BRC KS HA f 636.1 B74" -34 Accession 147838 NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THE LrBRARY FORM NO. 37 ZM-2-20 PERIODICAL DEPARTMENT Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from California State Library Califa/LSTA Grant http://archive.org/details/breedersportsma341899sanf Vol. XXXIV No. I. No. an 0£ARY 8TKEET. 1 47828 ■■ ^^^ FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JANUARY 7.1899 SnBSI'EIPTtON THREE DOLLARS A YEAR STAKES FOR HARNESS HORSB3. California Shoul I Have One or Two on the Plan of the Bijt Eastern Events. V Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — Outalde of a few stakes offered by the State Agrioultuial Society and the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Associati'.)n, all of which are for colt trotters or pacers, tli ere are no stakes of any value offered for harness horses in Cali- fornia. It is a well-known fact that nothing attracts attention, arouses interest and draws the crowd to a track so well as a contest for a rich prize, and it is also true tliat good-sized stakes add to the value of horses and create greater interest in their breeding and train- ing. I believe the leading associations in California can take a profitable lesson from the manner in whicli the more saccessftil of the Eastern meetings are con- ducted. Among the strong and attractive features of harness racing over the mountains are the three well- known stakes, the Merchants and ^lanufaoturera at Detroit, the Charter Oak at Hartford, and the Transyl- vania at Lexington. No other events attract so much attention, none draw such crowds, and none liave such fields of horses contending for supremacy. Tliey are al' given on the same general plan and are arranged to bring together the best trotters of the year. The M. and M. is for horses of the 2:24 class, and the Transylvania for those of the 2:14 class. Entries are made by nom- ination early in the year, at which time llie party simply claims an entry and pays a small entrance fee. Entries are transferable and horses do not have to be named until later on, generally three or four weeks prior to the race. When horses are named another payment is due, and there is a starting fee. There is always a big list of nominations, and the stake is so valuable that there are many starters. The P. C T. H. B. A. and the State Fair Association could give stakes of this kind that would cost the Asso- ciations biit4ittle money, be great drawing cards and bring out the very best and highest class trotters in the State. I would suggest that a good name be given these stakes, that they be open to the world, and both trotters and pacers provided for. One of them could be for ho'ses of the 2:24 class and another for pacers of the 2:20 class, while the association that gave the later meeting could make the classes faster. Let us suppose for example that the State Agricultural Society offer the Dewey Stake for 2:24 clats trotters. The Stake to be guaranteed to be wortli $1,500. En- trance $15, to be paid at time of nomination, Man-h Ist. $20 additional to be paid when horses are namediAugust 1st. $40 additional to start. This makes the entrance just five per cent, and five per cent more could he col- lected from money winners. I think it could safely be calculated that there would be 30 entries to such a stake. This would bring in $450. Should 20 horses be named $400 more would be paid in. Ten sta ters at $40 would add another $400 to the assets of the stake, a tutal of of $1,250. Five per cent of the Stake from the four money winners would make the total amount received $1,550 or $50 more than the guaranteed amount. I liave suggested this plan to i'lve horsemen during the past week, and four said they would make a nomin^ition should such a stake be offered. I would respectfully suggest to the Directors of the State Agricultural So'-iety and the P. C. T. H. B. A. that stakes be given on .^ome such plan. They will cause many horses without rec- ords to be put in training, and give the horse owners a chance to earn something respectable without crossing the mountains for it. It will be noticed that by none of the Eastern associations are these stakes given for any but comparatively slow classes. It cuts out the 2 :10 trot- ters and crackerjacks of the previous seasons and gives the green brigade a chance. Therein lies the secret of their great popularity and large entry lists. In my opinion there is nothing that would revive the old time interest in the harness horse in California more than the announce- ment forthwith of say two of these stakes by the State Society and two by the "Breeders." From what I know of the horses already being jogged and put in condition for training in California at the present time, I feel safe in predicting that any association that makes an early announcement of a meeting wilt have no diffi- culty in securing a biAlist of entries, providing the purses are fairly liberal, and assurance given that the rules will be strictly enforced. Messenger. THE DOPE BOOK. Was Not of Much Value Until D. W. Higgins Invented the Index. The racing chart, or "dope," as it is more commonly known, has revolutionized racing in a way. The chait was first employed by the newspapers some ten years ag*. Previous to that time the public had to rely en- tirely for information as to the running of the races upon the published reports and the old fashioned one, two, three summary. It is needless to say that that was the golden era of the bookmaker. He was not quite so slow as the citi- zen who tried to pick the winners. It is true he had no index chart, but he received information as to the start and the various happenings in the race from paid em- ployes. The public was thus largely in the dark Form, as it is known now, was not dreamed of, and those uf the public who were most successful relied upon the ability of particular trainers anavid Higging, who was then working on the old Sporting World. Higgins was a statistician. He had for years assisted Mr. Crickraore, of the world, in getting out "Krik s" famed guides of the turf, the earli- est and best tabular records of racing in America. Higgins saw that the chart scheme had possibilities, but to be valuable a ready index had to be devised. Higgins was equal to this obviously difficult task, and some years hard labor he developed the present number index, which is used on all charts, and which has never been improved upon. Higgins disposed of his idea to the New York World, which was the first newspaper to publish a chart of the races. He liad his chart copy- righted, and, for a brief lime, the World enjoyed the monopoly of that particular manner of conveying infor- mr..ion of the ram/ing o^' /-.-ic-x to the pu'Lhv. Ev/<>entty, however, it was just the sort of thing that could be cornered by any particular newspaper, and in a very short time the chart came into general use throughout the country. Crude attempts at chart making had been practiced in the West also before the idea was finally fully de- veloped Botay and others who followed the Western circuit had, in a sort of way, kept records in this man- ner. But the idea was never more than a mere possi- bility until the index had been devised, and Higgins undoubtedly deserves full credit for having put the finishing touch to what is now an absolutely essential feature in racing The average follower of the sport of kings would as soon go without his breakfast and his "dope." It will interest, him, no doubt, to know something of the history of the development of an idea that has at last enabled him to be quite as smart and as full of knowl- edge in turf affairs as the man who lays the odds in the ring. — N. Y. Telegraph. The Montana Trotters. It now looks like the Bitter Root Stock Farm, owned by Marcus Daly, at Hamilton, Montana, is destined to become the leading nursery of great race horses amongst trotters. Though but a few years in the business, Mr. Daly has bred John Nolan, 4, 2:08; Dan M.,2:09>2'; India Silk, 2:103^; Querist, 2:1234^; Caprum, 3, 2:12J^; Improvidence, 4, 2:1314; Chris Peterson, 2:13.l>': Dr Spellman, 3, 2:133^; Laurels, 3, 2:1514"; Chna Silk, 2, 2:lfii4, etc., etc. At the head of the Daly stock is Prodigal, 2:16, the leading sire of money winners for 1898 and good judges say that he has abetter average lot of brood mares than can be found on any stock farm in America. Most of these mares are young, and now they have proved a nick with Prodigal, it is more than likely that Prodigal will continue to stand among America's leading sires. C. A AVinship has erected a fine barn at The Palms, near Los Angeles, Cal., and has several of his horses in winter quarters there. Jonas Bros., of Los Angeles, are also located at The Palms for the winter. fK^e ^veetfev mitf ppovtammu [Janitaet 7, How a Good Horse Was Beaten. There were oeiirlj a dczen of the old boys Eittiog at Dickey's (he olher eTeniDp, trottioe cid time races over ac^io "arouDd the stove," and discQESiDg the all absorbiog aubject of "layiog op heals." Takiog a freeh chew of to- bacco and pas5iDg the plug arouod the circle, a giizzled Teteran eyed the scribe iod said: "If TOD woo't give away the names aod dates I'll tell yon of a rice where we beat the best horse in it and not one of DS laid up any part of it." After a promiee to keep mum and not "give the boys away" bad been duly given the old vet began. "It was in the summer of '89, the >ear we bad so many good meetings here in California, We were up in one of the district fair towns, and there were at least 6ve thousand people on the grcunds every day. There was considerable money among the boys that year. Sam Whitehead hsd been Belling 6rBt choices at $60 in every race of the circuit, and a fellow wonld have felt sshamed to c6er le^s than that unless it waa in a colt race. The race 1 am going to tell you abont was the 2:20 class. There were seven cf us in it. Six of as bad been all around the circuit, having started in tbe first meeting of the year, and knew all about oar own and one another s ho-ses, and just aboai how fast we could go. The other entry was from ore uf the upper ccunties acd we bad only seen bim worked a couple of mornings, but saw that he had more speed than any of us. Some one of the boys heard the swipe that rubbed the horse remark, however, that he was a little short of wo/k, eo we six got together and planned how we cculd beat bim. There wasn't oce of us believed we conld trot better ibsn 2:20, and the strarger bad worked a heat in 2:184, driven cut. We calculated that as car horses coold not beat that, we wculd all go at the fellow, and (be one nearest bim at the draw gate in each beat shculd drive him jnst as baid as be could tbe rest of tbe way. Well, 6ir> we got a gccd start and the stranger was abouttbree lecgibs back as they gave tjs tbe worH. We went to tbe half in 1:09, which was fast for us, and tten the stranger b^gan bis drive. Uis horfe was a trotter all right, and got by us all, none of tne boTS trying to carry bim cut or pocket bim. We went I'tearing into the stretch, my little black stud in tbe lead cf all but tbe ootsider, and be only a half a length ahead. At the draw gale it was tbe same, and by gosh he only nosed me out in 2:18, but my horce was ready to slop and wanted too, badly, bu' I gave bim the whip and one of them John 8plan whoops and kept him going." "The neit heat my little horse couldn't have trotted in :20, be was so tired, and to lell the truth I was sorry I was nnable to win the first heal, as 1 never expected to trot him that fast again and I wanted tbe record. The stranger had the pole next time, and thought be had us all beat, but he hadn't counted on the rest of them, who were all close up at tbe finish and having a horse race for third position. We got sway with the stranger in the lead, but bis horse broke going around tbe turn and we atl got by bim. He caught us St the far turn and went by us again, but again he stepped on s wstcrmelon seed and a bay mare that Tom there was hand* ling got to tbe front end before tbe stranger could pick Lis horse up and get him going was getting close to (be wire. The stranger came like a demon, however, and, I will always think would have won the race had be not driven that last quarter so fail. He trotted it in 32 seconds and was only beaten a bead. But bis bone was pumped out and could not do belter than finish 6 5-5 in tbe other three heats. The race went to D- 'e brown horse, that never did get a mark belter than 2:24, and be won the remaining three heats, tbe itraoger getting only foorth money. The lime of 0 'e horse in the five heaU was 2:20, 2:21j, 2:24, 2:2-5^ and 2:2G. There was not a man cf us laid up any part of a heat. The stranger bad tbe best horse sni should have won in about 2:18, 2:19 snd 2:20, had we not put up the job sgainst liim. And say, young man, bad that fellow had more sense he would have laid up tbe second heat himself when he saw be was beaten, and not cooked bis horre in the first race in which he bad itsrtrd. He was a mighty fast colt, but that raca settled bim sod he was never good for much after tbst. And ssy, I rss shut out tbe Isat best snd got no psri of the money " Tbe stove by (his time had made the exterior of tbe horsemen in the circle of a high lemperaturv, bo they moved bsck with one sccord, and went to the counter, where tern- psrstures wars (qoslised by sn spplicstion of firewster to the interiors. Blue Grass Notes. [American Stock Farm.! From the outlook now there will be more good two year- olds iraioed a! tbe Lexington track the coming season than Telegony or Atavism. The stnc^"6°<''"'g t!ie agricultural classes in the Glas- gow and \ Scotland Technical Oollege recently paid a visit to Peck to inspect the interesting experiments in nalnial hi 'bat are being carried out by Professor Cossar last. This is saying a great deal when the large number of | Ewart. Tpcfedings are reported in the Scottish Farmer, good ones that were there tbe past summer is remembered, j which, in uding the notice horn which we quote, re- Allertcn will make the season of 189:* in Lexington, and | marks thsexperiments have given the theory of lelegony Mr. Williams has taKen out a license, placing bis service fee ^ its death The question to be solved was: Does the first at $100. Just at what farm he will be located has not yet | impregnaif been announced, but it is very probable that he will again do ' stud duty at Highland Farm. Mr. C. C. Harris, who has been in New York City the j psst month with a carload of fine road horses and teams, re- turned home last week. He disposed of twenty-one bead at be iemof-^ in the breeding of horses on the score of fair prices at private sale. His horses were all sick with ' color. J^s proved that the first impregnation of the pink-eye for a while, and the expense of keeping them until mare infd sll the subsequent progeny so far as color they recovered cut down his profile considerably, but not- was con', ^ben, without undue violence to facts, it withstanding this Mr. Harris is very well satisfied with what he realized on them. Kentucky breeders feel more encouraged with ihe outlook for the breeding industry than they have for years, and con- sequently there will be a considerable increase in the num- aif the ovaries influence several or all subse- quent prcof 'he female? The fii'y of 'he experimenter is to settle what par- ticular cteriktics can most easily be made the basis of his expels sod deductions. Telegony can most easily ber of mares bred in the spring of 1899. They have already begun to look about for the stallion that will be the best suited to their matrons, and it will not be many days before booking will commence. Slallion owners should bear this fact in mind and lose no lime in placing their stallions before Ihe public. In fact, there is no better lime to advertise them than right now. Breeders hereabout will be glad to know that the great Electioneer- Wilkes stallion Hummer (sire of Bouncer 2:10 and other good ones) will remain in the Blue Grass anothes season. He will be in charge of Mr. Lister Witberspoon, of Glenartney Farm, near Versailles, where he made a success- ful stud season this year. Since his arrival in K entucky Hummer has served many of the very best mares that the State has produced, and we shall expect to see great results when the youngsters get old enough to race. The great two-year-old tio'.ling filly Crystalline, 2:19}, is now running out at Glen Lake Farm and is in fine fettle; and no youngster in the Slate is looking better and more promising. She will be taken up early in the spring and carefully prepared for her rich engagements of 1899, among them the three-year-old division of the Kentucky Futurity. The Messrs. Stout are very hopeful of her future, and expect her to win a good share of her races next year. If she re- mains in good form she will be a hard one to beat when she goes down the line. Her weanling half-sister by Gndale (son of Onward), the farm's premier stallion, is also very promising. The stockholders of the Louisville Fair and Driving Association held their regular annual meeting on Tuesday of last week, and tieeled the following olBcers and directors to serve for the year 1S99 : President, J. J. Douglas; First Vice-President, W. H. Bailev ; Second Vice-President, W. L. Lyons; Secretary aod Treasurer, Frank P. Kenney; Directors, Louis Seelbach, Frank Fehr, Charles C. Martin, Charles P. Weaver, Charles D. Jacobs, Augustus Straus, Tom J. Landrum, W. T. Hutchinson and Fred Hoerlz. September 25th to 30lh, the week preceding the Lexington fall meeting, are the dates claimed. At this meeting it was decided to open a new $10,000 stake to be known as the "Louisville Prize," which it is their purpose to renew each year. This is a guaranteed purse for foals of 1898, the entries to which will close on February 15, 1899, the race to be trotted by three-year-olds in 1901. The payment of JilO in February on the yearling will carry the nomination might bi^cd that similar resalts woald follow in regard to other'CterisiicB.. It was with horses that Professor Cossar idecided to experiment, and to find a clear issue he secuiBnrobell zebra slallion to mate with mares, as the stri| 'he zebra would form the best ground-work. The strif i' occurred in subsequent progeny, would be the chaS'ic to first exhibit itself, and the easiest to de- tect. 1 be readily believed that even to start the ex- perime' in ilaelf do easy task, bat all diflSculties were overco 'he acquisition of the Burchell zebra stallion Matcp- 'he Antwerp Zoological Gardens. This ani- mal's isre clearly defined. There are five upright bars behinchoulder, and then an equal number of oblique bars 1 'ha'- The legs are beautifully marked with altern'pes, chocolate color and yellow. The face is also I He is still quite wild, considering his long capti'd careens round the paddock at a great rate with a ver action. Haecured mares the professor mated them with the zebrahe work of experimenting has now been going on {ot five years, and has almost reached that stage wheil pronouncment may be looked for from bis pen at ai^a'e. In speaking to the visitors, he explained to tt science of atavism, or, as he preferred to call it regrir reversion. Many years ago a number of peo- ple 1 in reversion. Darwin especially pointed out that whe^'reme types were crossed reversion undoubtedly occ When his first hydride appeared he had very gre^nl'y in understanding the peculiar markings on the 'his led him to study reversion. fse, as has been already staled, it was the curious mi on the hybrids that first led Professor Ewart to tareveraion. The first hybrid obtained was Ihe colt E out of the Eum pony mare Mulatto. He bore 8t;is true, but they do not correspond with the mark- iDhe sire, being much more numerous, and those on ttad a different arch. This opened up the question as tciimal he most closely resembled in his markings,and iiod to be the Somaliland zebra,and reputed common aif the horse, which was another triumph for rever- sal now we must turn to the subject of telegony pure fie, and when we do so we find that Professor Cossar :rried out his experiment on a large scale. All the lich bred to the zsbra were maidens, except in the a dark-brown Shetland mare which in 1896 had a a Shetland stallion. The first hybrid, as already fas the colt EomulDS, which is now three years old lands high. He had spots instead of stripes on one his body, which clearly taught that the stripes had rived by the union of spots. without further payment, until the year of the race. The other payments will be due as follows : May 15, 1901, $50; ^^ Mulatto, the dam of Romulus, had a grey colt foal August 1. 1901, $50; evening before the race, $150. The -^ -^"b slallion, which at birth had a great many money will he divided : First horse, $7,500; second, $1,250; "'^s which might have been attributed to a zebraic third, $750; fourth, $250, and $250 to the nominator of the °° of the germ." This foal died, and an inspection winner. ^|° showed that what were considered stripes were in The impression has gone oui Ihat Kentucky breeders have,'^"P™'''™' "^ ">« ^^"' 'hich gave an impression at during tbe past four or five years, disposed of tbe m8Joritv"=? "[ ''""g dark-colored stripes. If anything had of their best brood mares, and that the farms in the Blue'^"' ""^ ""* ^^° ''"•^ ''"ok to her own ancestors. Grass are very scarce of this most essential class of horses 7/ '""^ '\°"'" "^ ^^- ''"'■'g heen affected by the This impression is indeed a false one. It is true that a larg. 't ° ^^ '"' ^°^' ""' ^^"- ^ ohestnut polo pony number of the older ones have been sold ofi and many other'";* '""°' ""^ y^" 'o the zebra. One died, but the have "gone the way of tbe flesh," yet there are still enougl' '" '"^"^ ""^^ ""« " ''0«e than a zebra. A skew- on hand for all practical purposes, and as many as should b'™'' °"^' "■"'« ^"^ '"own, had a hybrid which was kept with tbe hope of a reasonable profit from their produc."'" ^"^^^- She had a second foal to a bay Shetland The larger breeders have supplied the places of the old mar^°° ""' ''°°' '° '" oo'oring is almost exactly the same with younger and belter bred oMe, which have been or wl °'"^- '^^"^ "^^ °° '"dication of infection; it seemed be bred to the best stallions of the section, while every smi' '^*"* "' prepotency. Another Shetland, a dark brown farmer still has a few good marea on hand and will frc'°"^.^ad a hybrid foal in 1897, and this year she had year to year furnish their qnota of young horses for I market. There will not be the overflow in production tr to a Welsh pony stallion. This foal was exactly like am. She was the exception in not being a maiden was experienced but a few seasons ago, but there will be; '? 'ha"here were thus the two kinds of mares-one J . . . ... , ui J J 1° had borne a foal bef ire being put to Ihe zebra and doubt enough on hand to supply a reasonable demand wlj „hich bad not done so. Biddil, an Irish mare which the market time arrives. Of course tbe markets will noa hybrid foal in 1897, had this year a foal to the thor- crowded, but there will be enough to supply a healthy hred stallion Tupgill. This foal is also like Ihe dam. maod, and the prices are sure to be such as to make t^'" Clydesdale mare had a foal to Matopo in 1897, and 1 .- c. ui rr . 1 • 1. . 1 . .u - "° *he had s second one this year. The second was production profitable. Kentuck.ans have not lost lhei% Hke the sire than the first, but Ibi most interesthie tercel in the breeding industry, as some would try to mag was that over tbe hind quarters there was the strining appear, but in the future will exercise more judgmei'e zsbra, and over that tbe striping of the horse. This is their breeding ventures than Ihey have in the past, acl''-j''°^L"'°' ""* two kinds of stripes had been seen on the yes,, thst are to ccme will no. only support a su^a^'^ seL':d°f°:i.tn'S't1fe;;^err?h"e's';ri';es'irth'e''°hr; number a horses, but a belter class. not of the zebra, January 7, 1899] ffilj^ ^veehev an& §:p0xt$tnccxu A -Great Collection Broken Up. Big Steeplechase Proposed. There is no branch of the sport of racing that is more at- tractive when the proper conditions prevail than steeple- chasiog, and it loobg now as if there is to be a boom in cross- coantry eport next season. Steeplechasing baa improved considerably since its revival on the metropolitan tracks, for the sport is not only watched more closely in order to check the abuses that crept into i^ and almost killed it some years ago, bnt more attention is paid by owners and trainers to the class and schooUog of the animals they ask to take the barriers. Formerly the mejor- ity of cross-country horses here were aged animals whose naefalnesa on the flat had been outlived, but since the Hitch- cocks, Mr. Chamblett, Sidney Paget, J. W- Colt, and a num- ber of others became interested horses intended for cross- country racing are taken in hand at an early age and are thoroughly schooled when they reach the third year, at which age they are asked to race. It has been decided upon recently by the powers that be to crea'e an increaeed interest in this branch of the sport and, as a beginning, a race is to be annually arranged that may in time grow to the importance in this country of the Liverpool Grand National. It is proposed to have a big cross country race this spring, to be run at Morris Park next year, at Sheepshead Bay in 1900, and at Gravesend in 1901. Conditions have not yet been announced, but the gist of the stipulations makes the race for three-year-olds and upward, with a moderate subscription, and |5,000 will be added. Two thousand five hundred dollars of the added money will be subscribed by individuals, and the 9ESCciatioD on whose grounds the race takes place will add the additional $2,500. The course is to be about two miles and a half. Never has there been such an incentive for horsemen to educate horses for obstacle races. It is the foundation for the industry to be looked into by breeders, for which such a race in the epricg of the yeor it will be profitable for owners to prepare for the rich prize, and, if properly sup- ported, there will be Eufficient schooled to make good fields of really first-cIsES jumpers for subsequent events during the racing season. It is a department in turf affairs that has not been prcperly encoursged because it did not pay, but now the cfiering of a stake worth between |6,000 and ^7,000 should ba an incentive to make steeplechasirg what it ought tube- All it needs is proper support from horsemen and good management from the officials' quarters. Sprint Races at Santa Rosa. W. B. Sanborn furnished the people of Santa Bosa with an afternoon's sport last Saturday, during which three races were run at Eecreation Park. The first race, three-eighths of a mile, was won by the gray filly Suffrage by imp. Sawarrow. Landlord was second and Sing Wing third. In the second race, quarter mile heats, Mollie Mc won in straight heats. Aurora was second and Pauline third. The third event was a novelty race and the distance three- quarters of a mile. The race created considerable excite- ment, as the contestants were all Sonoma county hor&es. Sing Wing and Landlord from Petaluma both looked danger- ous for some part of the race, while Deiinis and Suffrage from Santa Rosa were sure to make a close contest. Dennis was first at every quarter pole. The judges were Dr. J. J. Snmmerfield, Charles E Ellison and Mr. Beach. William Knowles started the gallopers, and his work gave much satisfaction, every start being good. — Press Democrat. Brooklyn Handicap Entries. Following are the entries for the Brooklyn Handicap, $10,000, one mile and a quarter, announced by the Brooklyn Jockey Club, the weights of which will be announced February 1st ; Algot, 5 years; Ahom, 3; Autumn, 2; Azucena, 4; Banaster, 4; Bangle, 4; Ben HoUiday, 6, Box, 5; Briar Sweet, 4; Candle- black, 4; Charentas, 5; Diminutive, 3; Don de Oro, 5; F. F. v., 5; Filigraoe, 6; Firearm, 4; George Boyd, 4; George Keene, 4; Greatland, 3; Handball, 4; Howard Mecn, 6; Hungarian, 3; Imp, 5; Jeannot, 4; Jean Eeraud, 3; Jef- ferson, 6; King Barleycorn, 3; Kingdon, 3; Knight of the Garter, 3; Lambeot, 6; Lanky Bob, 4; Lieber Karl, 4; Macy, 5; Mariti, 4; Marblebead, 3; Maximo Gomez, 4; Millstream, 4; Miss Marian, 3; Mr. Clay, 3; Xapamax, 4; Ordhung, 3; Peep o' Day, 6; Plaudit, 4; Previous, 4; St.Cloud, 5; Scot- tish Chieftan, 5; Senator Bland, 6; The Huguenot, 4; Thomsg Cat, 5; WarrentOD, 4; Whistling Coon, 4; Voter, 5. We are once more reminded of what a loss the turf in gen- era), and his many friends in particular, have sustained by the sale of the late Matthew Dawson's pictures. "How many a pleasant half hour have I," says "Banger" in London Field, ''spent in looking at these interesting portraits of by- gone celebrities, 'and listening to the slill more interesting and instructive reminiscences of their owner. Alas! those days will never come agaio; and now the pictures, some of which are of inestimable value as illaatrating the history of the National Sport for the last fifty years, have been scat- tered abroad by the auctioneer. An engraving of mach his- torical interest is that of "Tlie Subscription Booms at New. market in 1825," which was sold for £22; whilst a colored portrait of Matilda, who won the Duncaster St. Leger, was sold for £4 43. Good old Hampton's portrait made £105, the highest price of all, as well iv might, seeing whose portrait it is, and that it is the work of Harry Hall. The paintings of Melton, by W. H. Hopkins and Emil Adam respectively, made £10 lOi and £18; whilst a picture of Ma*hew Dawson's str ng, including portraits of the trainer himself, Lord Falmouth, and F. Archer went for £75, An I original painting of Eclipse, by George Stubba made £101, I and I well remember the portraits of Thormanby, Fisher- ' man and Newminster, which went for £60, £57 and £49 re- spectively. Among other celebrities whose pictures sold for ! varying prices, were^^tfae mighty Sterlicg.the Derby winner j Kingscraft, that bonny little mare Wheel of Fortune, I Jannette, and the underrated Silvio, all of whom were I trained at Heath House. The total amount realized was j £1079, certainly far less than the value of such hi&torical I pictures. They will never again, however, have the same \ interest perhaps as tbey possessed when adorning the walls of the man who had been so closely identified with most of them from their earliest days. I remember a very beaaliful silver statue of St. Simon which used to stand on a table in one corner of the old man's dining room; but this, like many other of the interesting and valuable trophies and relics of an unprecedented turf career, is never likely to be sold. A Ne^w Stake Proposed. Great Englisli Jockeys. I have been frequently asked to say whom I consider the greatest jockey of my time, writes "The Oid Guv'nor," and looking through the long list I find many who were almost faultless masters of the art, and it miy seem invidious to award the palm to any particular one, and in doing so I am aware that my opinion will not be endorsed by some racing men cf long experience and great judgmftot. It is, afier all, a matter of opinion, and while I hold my own with some tenacity, I am bound to respect that of the friends who differ from me. I give it then as my own humble opinion that, looking at the subject from every point of view, and '"tafeing him for all in all," George Fordham was the greatest jockey we have seen for forty years. Kitchener, Tiny Wells, Tom Aldcroft, the elder Grimshaw, French, Harry Custance.Fred Archer, Tom Cannon, John Oiborne, and probably two or three others may be named as the great horsemen of my time. I have known no more determined finishers than poor Harry Grimshaw — witness that grand race between him and Fordfaam on Fille de I'Air and General Peel in the Claret Stakes at Newmarket in 1866. Who that saw it will ever forget it ? I certainly will not. Wells, Custance, and Archer were equally as great at a finish. Tom Cannon had beautiful hands, and could handle a young- ster with anybody. Ojborne had that marvellous judgment of pace which got him home many a time, where any other jockey would have been beaten. They were all great in a way, but I fail to find in any of them, in an equal degree, that combination of qualities which go to make the great horseman as in my opinion distinguished Fordham. At a finish he had no superior; his terrible rushes were the dread of his opponents, and while he never took an unfair advan- tage, by an occasional use of what was known as '"kidment," — an accomplishment almost peculiar to himself — he suc- ceeded in throwing the oldest hands off their guard. The most wonderful thing about him, perhaps, and where he sur- passed all other riders, was his gentle treatment of rogaes; what others failed to do with the whip and spur he did with- out them, coaxing them, as it were, to do their best. Once, at Newmarket, I remember him riding quite a close finish on a notorious rogue, and winning while patting the horse's neck and talking to him when there was not the slightest doubt that the mere sound of a whip or the suggestion of a spur would have stopped him. The start in the last race Wednesday was a most unfortunate affair and was not entirely the fault of Mr. Ferguson; the field was composed of the worst lot of actors sent to the post this season. Henry Martin and Henry Shields were both trying to beat the gate and Shields finally succeeded in doing so, gaining such a lead that tbe race was practically over at the start. Mainstay was undoubtedly tha best horse in tbe race and would probably have won with an even break. Should anyone who thinks the advantag^^ gained by Main- stay gave the race to him, wish to match any horse in tbe race against him at the distance for $1,000, he can be accom. modated by callirg on Mr. H. L. Jones. Mr. Walbaum, of the Saratoga Eacing Association, reports that he contemplates offering a new valuable stake to be called the Saratogii Grand Prizg, and to be worth $5,000 this year, $10,000 in 1900 and $20,000 in 1901, these values to be guaranteed. "That is," added Mr. Walbaum, "we will announce the stake if the Jockey Club treats us fairly in the matter of dates. "If, as in the past, however, we are compelled to accept such dates as necessarily ruin our meetings fioaQcially, of coarse we cannot offer any big stakes. That will be out of the question, and ic will he merely a matter as to whether we will race at all or not. The Stake, if the Jockey Club makes it possible for as to announce it, will, I think, be attractive to horsemen. It will be for three-year-olds and upward at a mile and a farlong. "For 1900 and 1901 entrance fees will be made very light as compared with other big events. For example, the entrances for foals will be $10, with another entrance of $25 the following January, and $"0 additional January 1 of 1901, so ihat the nominator is carried more than two years for $85. This will be the entire expense of the stake except a starting fee of $100. Thus, in 1901 owners and breeders can become eligible to a guaranteed $20,000 event at a total expenditure of $185. Personally. I believe in thess big races. I think they add immensely to the estimation which the public puts upon racing as a sport." — Morning Telegraph. CoL. T. P. OCHILTEEE has the following to say in regard to starting in the Christmas Spirit. There is a vast deal of truth in what he sayb, and the social line has never been enough considered, nor the matter of personal attention: "When you have seen the splendid work done by the wield- ers of the flag in England, such as McGeorse, Lord Marcus Beresford and Mr. Arthur Coventry, and the really admirable work done in France, Germany and Austria by the starters of tbeir Jockey Clubs, you wonder at the woeful inefficiency dis- played here. One does not have to go far to ascertain the remedy. In England and on the Continent, the starter is taken from the very highest social position, and well versed and experienced in turf affairs, and naturally the jockeys are accustomed to looking up to and yielding the most implicit obedience to them. There is the thorough discipline essen- tial to the situation. In this country the candidates for the situation are generally graduated from the same class as the jockeys, wtio, as a rule, defy with coutemptuoos r€Joinders the orders and remonstrances of their quotdam associates. I once asked Fred Archer what was tbe wonderful secret of the success of McGeorge as a starter? Very simple, said the renowned jockey; whatever he did we would know that he was doing it for the best. Whenever Mr. McGeorge said to me, 'Archer, go back there I Go back there ! ' I went back with the fullest confidence that I would never be left by that honest and true gentleman ! He never intentionally did one of us a wroog. He was always firm, but always determined. When be did make a suspension, there was always a good reason for it, and none of us had the temerity to question the honesty, or the justice of his decision. No starter In Eng- land was ever known to wager, directly or indirectly, one penny on any race in which be officiated. No starter in England was ever known to associate or commune with any bat the most honorable or exalted personages on the turf. A pleasant word for a trainer or a jockey whenever met, bat absolutely no outside connection or the faintest eusplcion of collusion." ^ Walteb 0. Pakmer and J. W. Eosswurm, of Nashvillej will leave soon for a trip to Cuba. Perhaps a well-equipped race track in that island may follow the visit of these gentle- men. The opinion among well-informed turfmen is that sue cessful winter racing could be carried on at Havana, and tha' if a track is built there it will prove a strong opponent o New Orleans in the racing eame. There will be a large in- flux of prospectors into Havana within the next few yearsi and these, in addition to the large army that L^ncle Sam wil] keep in that vicinity, will make up a population of between 300,000 and 400,000— a pretty good crowd to draw from. Pakole was called "the horse of two hemispheres," bat he had no better right to tbe appellation than the old rogue Keenan.who ran second for the Viceroy's Cap at Calcutta last Monday in a field of eleven starters. Keenan has the unique distinction of having raced in the United States, England and Hindoostan, a record that stands unmatched. As yet he cannot vie with Ormonde as a traveler, when number of miles covered is considered, but he has chance* yet before him. — ^ Henby Shields who lode Nina in the two-year-old race Wednesday punished his mount unmercifully. There is no better known way to sour the temper of a two-year-old than by whipping it, and it would be a good idea to insert a role in tbe conditions of tbe race that no whips or spars should be used in two-year-old events, J. W. TuBNEB bought a carload of thoroughbred mares at a combinaliofl sale in Nashville last fall. He shipped the stock to Mexico and sold them at a fair profit. He will ship another carload of thoroughbreds to that country next spring. ffi^e ^veetfcv cmJC> §pcvt*ntan* [Jamtjakt 7, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F. W. KCLUEY, PnOFMKTOll ■m- III T»rf toii Sporting liitliority of tbe Pulfic Coist. — orncB — No. 22 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. rBBMB— OavVsu. 8S : Mli MoDlbs, ei.TS:TbrMMoD>ba.8I. STRICTLY IN ADVANCK. Mooejr ibould be teal bj postal (udcr. dnft or by registered letter iddraaed lo F. W. Kkllev, '.><)< Goorf St., 8*0 Pranolsoo, Cal. OommanloftUoiu most be mooomp&nlod ^y the wrlterv' name and aiSdrMi, oot aeoenailly for publloatlon, bai as a private guarantee of nod Ikltli. San FranoUco, Saturd y, January 7, 1899. IF DISriUCT F.^IKS ARE TO BE GIVEN in Califoroia tbia jear, the direc'.ors and ofBciala of the diflVrent sgricuUural asso-.ialions will have to change the policy of masterly inactivity which they seem to have adopted. "Will your distriU ^ive a fair ibis yeai?" was asked of a prominent and influential cilizen the other day who lives in a county which has bad the reputation in the past of giving one of the best fairs in the Slate. "Oh, yes," was rbe reply, "«e are only wait- ing for the appropriation to be made by the Legislature, and then we will go to wort in earnest." This journal desires to say to this gentleman and to all tbofe inter- ested in the fairs, that "wai'ing" for the appropriations will not do. There must be action taken at once that will arouse the legislators a; Sacramento to a realization of the fact that the appropriations are necessary and mutt be made. Faith may move mountains, but it is doubtful whether Legislatures can be moved by it. While the present law-making body is in session at Sacramento there will be individuals and organizations of all kinds in attendance, in person or by representative, asking fur appropriations to carry out all sorts of ideas and schemes, some of tbem necessary and beneficial to the commonwealth, others visionary, and still others venal and having no motive but the looting of the treas- ury and a sort of legalize plundering of the pockets of the people. All know that the deluge of bills introduced at every session of the Legislature is so great that many good measures are buried, and it is only those which are watched and guarded and called up at the proper time by those specially interested in them which pass to the third reading and finally reach the Governor for his ofljcial endorsement. It is fortunate that the law creat- ing and governing district agricultural exhibitions is already on the statute books, but to make ihis law of any benefit to the people, an appropriation of money must be made to carry it into efiiect. And we warn the district boards right now, that unless they take some united action and give some evidence that they are interested in having an appropriation made, tbey are very likely to be overlooked, and as the slang term aptly expresses it, "lost in the shufHe." Active and concerted elfort on the part of the district associations is absolutely necessary and such efl'ort must not be fuither delayed. The district fairs can be made to do a vast amount of golain to the meiDbei" of the State Asaenibly and Senate, that they may provide for them in the appropriation bill. Notices calling such a meeting will be sent out very soon and it is to be hoped that there will be a hearty response from every district board in the State and that none will miss Bending a represtntative to the meeting. The State of Ohio holds probably the most successful county fairs of any State in the Union. No State surpasses it in the quality of its products of live stock or agriculture. A feature of these county organizations in that State, is an annual convention of Ihe Presidents and Secretaries of the county fair organizations. These conventions are very largely attended, and the ideas there exchanged and the lessons learned are what enable the district oflicers to conduct their fairs so successfully. California needs just such a spirit in the management of its district fairs, and the time is ripe for the display of it right now. There is no time to lose. If we are to hold fairs in Cal- ifornia in ISfl'J, every person interested in them must be up and doing, and the officials in whose hands have been placed the afi'airs of the districts must at least show sufficient interest in the matter to ask tor the appropri- ation necessary to provide for the annual exhibition. A convention of delegates from the districts can easily devise the best plan by which such request can be formulated and presented to the Legislature. CHURCHILL DOWNS is known to every turfman in the country for il is at this course that the plant of the New Louisville Jockey Club, one of the most ele- gantly appointed in the country, is situated. Louisville is a racing center if prime importance, and the annual meetings at the Falls City attract the best class of horses and the club's patronage is most liberal. The most im- portant of tbe classic fixtures is the Kentucky Derby^ which lends importance and eclat to the sport. The last three Derbys were classic features, indeed, and the next one promises to be of even greater importance. The management is active and aggressive and their treatment of their patrons is all that one could ask. Elsewhere in this number of the Breeder and Sportsman are an- nounced eight stokes for the coming spring meeting, which will open May 4, and run fifteen days, closing May 20. They are as follows: Debutante, $1,300, for two- year-old fillies, four furlongs; Wenonah, Jl,300, for two- year-old colts and geldings, four and a half furlongs; Juvenile, SI, 250, for two-year-olds, five furlongs; Blue- grass, 51,300, for three-year-olds, that have not won a sweepstakes or two races, prior to the closing of this stake, six and a half furlongs; Mademoiselle, $1,300, for three-year-old fillies, seven furlongs; Premier, $1,300, for three-year-olds, one mile; Louisville Handicap, $1,500 for three-year-olds and upward, one mile and a sixteenth, and the Frank Febr, $1,300, for three-year olds and up- ward, one mile. Entries to these stakes close January 16, and should be addressed to Charl«s P. Price, Secre- tary, Louisville, Ky. At the spring meeting, in addition to the above mentioned stakes, there will be decided the Kentucky Derby, $6,000; Clark Stakes, $4,000, and the Kentucky Oaks, $3,000. We bespeak for this club the united and generous support of owners and trainers on the coast. RACING TWO-YEAR-OLDS has been carried to excess in this country for several years, but it about reached the climax in California this week when a num- ber of these baby racers were started twice on a muddy track within three days. Last year a number of what promised to be high class colls were raced as two-year- olds over our local tracks until they were unable to beat one another, as the racing men say, and ended the season with but little class to speak of. It is not the racing so much as the constant training that takes the class out of a colt. Ask any athlete who trains lor a big event, either in the prize ring or on the athletic field, and he will tell you that training is moie wearing and tissue destroying than the actual contesting in events. The continuous racing which many horses are subjected to in this country, under the present custom of having races the year round, will surely cause the noble race of thor- oughbreds to degenerate if the horses thus drilled to death are to go to fill the breeding ranks of the future. AT THE LAST MOMENT, just before retiring from office. Gov. liudd reconsidered his avowed inten- tion of appointing Col. J. C. Kiikpatrick, of this city, Commissioner of (ioldcn Gate Park, and appointed w! 11. Metson, also of this city, to the place. Col Kirk- patrick was, however, made one of the Commissioners of that other great park, the Yosemile. While the road drivers of San Francisco would have been greatly pleased to see C(d Kiikpatrick a member of the Park Com- mission, the appointment of Mr. Metson is a good one and he is an enthusiastic advocate of good roads. ' LATONIA'S STAKES for the Spring and Fall meet- ings of 1S99, and the fixed events for 1900 will close next Saturday. There is no more popular racing associ- ation in the country than the Latonia Jockey Club, and its course at Covington has been the scene of many grand races in the past, and will be of many more in the future. The stakes, which are fully explained in a half- page advertisement in this issue of the Breeder and Sportsman, are liberal and so arranged as regards con- ditions that they will certainly attract long lists of en- tries. For the spring meeting there are The Clipsetta, Harold, Sensation, Latonia Spring Prize, Tobacco, Decoration and Cincinnati Hotel Stakes, all having added money of from $700 to $1,500. For the fall meeting there are the Kimball, the Zoo Zoo, and the Kentucky Central Stakes. The fixed events for 1900, entries for which also close next Saturday, are the his- torical Latonia Derby, one mile and a half, the Himyar Stakes, one mile and an eighth, and the Latonia Oaks, one mile and a quarter. The date should be borne in mind and entries made in due season. The meeting at Latonia this year promises to be one of the best ever held there. iddress all communications to E. C. Hopper, Secretary, Covington, Kentucky. MR. \f. O'B. MACDONOUGH, who has been in poor health for some time, returned from Europe to New York about two weeks ago, and id expected to arrive in San Francisco at any time. Mr. Macdonough's health will prevent him from actively engaging in racing for the present at least, and he has concluded to reduce the number of animals on the Menlo Stock Farm. As will be seen by an advertisement in this issue of the Breeder AND Sportsman Killip & Co. will sell on Friday next at 10 A. M. twelve choice broodmares from Mr. Mac- donough's celebrated farm. Among them are the great broodmare Sunlit, dam of Sunrise, Don Carrillo and Morinel, the mare Dizzy Blonde, dam of Sir Reel, and others of grand breeding. All these mares were stinted to the stallions on the farm last spring. Many of them are certainly, and the others are believed to be with foal. The stallions used were St. Carlo and Dr. Nave. THE FIVE running tracks in the vicinity of New York City pay an annual tax of $75,000 per year and pay il without protest. When the Gray bill was passed August Belmont had to give his personal assurance to Gov. Morton that there would be no attempts on the part of the Jockey Club to evade the law in any man- ner, before the Governor would sign the bill. The tax goes to support the agricultural fairs. The gambling; element, which always ruins every sport which it secures control of, has made many efforts to give meetings in New Y'ork State where the law would not be rigidly followed, but the Jockey Club has invariably succeeded in preventing the infractions, and Mr. Belmont has seen to it that the promise given Governor Morton has been kept. SY'DNEY S. TOMAN, for some years past editor of the Trotter and Pacer of New York has resigned to accept the position of Secretary of the new trotting track which Mr. Clark is building at Yonkers. Mr. Toman has made the Trstter and Pacer a very interest- ing paper during the time he has occupied its editorial chair, and in his new position has an opportunity to still further advance the interests of the light harness horse. Mr. Leslie McLeod will succeed him as editor. The jatter has long been known as one of the leading writers and compilers of harness horse news and statistics and is competent to keep the paper up to its present high standard. MONTANA, the great race horse, owned by Marcus Daly, of the Bitter Root Stock Farm, will make the season in California at the farm of Mr. Oscar Duke, Conejo. Fresno county. The horse arrived in San Fran- cisco this week in charge of Dan Dennison and was shipped to Fresno. Mr. Duke writes that it pays to advertise in the Breeder and Sportsman, as his ad- vertisement for a stallion brought replies from a score of owners and resulted in his securing this grand horse. Montana is by Ran Fox out of imported Queen by Scot- tish Chief. MAJOR C. W. KYLE, formerly of the editorial stall' of the Breeder and Sportsman, has been elected Chief Clerk of the California Assembly, now in session at Sacramento. Major Kyle did yeoman service with his voice and pen for his party in the State during the last political campaign, and the position to which he has been chosen by the unanimous vote of his party in the Assembly, is a slight reward for bis services. jAjTUAK-y 7, 1899] ©tr* ^veetisv cmb §tnwi#mtm» S Saddle Notes. HoHEBZOLLERN ia 008 of the few Bratas' horees that can run ID the mad. It is reported that starter Fitzgerald will be secured by the Kew Memphis Jockey Clab for its spring meeting 1899. Judge Joseph A. Murphy, presiding jodge at Oakland track, has been re-elected Secretary of the St. Louis Fair Association. Maby Black set a new mark for the California Futurity Course; with one hundred and four pounds up she ran the distance in l:0yj. Althouoh there has been no official annouDcement of the fact, it 18 presumed that there will be i^ brief meeting at Little Bock about the first of April. BucKWA smashed the world's record for two and a quarter miles, running the distance in 3:51 flat. The old record was 3:56, held by Springbok and Preakness. who ran a dead heat on July 20, 1875. The Australian racehorse, Auriferous, has been purchased by Mr. Alison for England. As Mr. Alison bought Aurum for Mrs. Langtry, it is euppoEed he has secured Auriferous for the same client, The Dunedin New Zealand Jockey Club have decided to try the experiment of licensing bookmakers, who will be admitted to the next meeting in the paddock at a fee of 7g8 per day, 3gs being charged outside. A New Obleans paper aaya: "Virginia Carroll, who came on from the Coast to book, ha? been lefused permission to draw in. Carroll had considerable trouble here last sea- son, and the management has kept him on the ground this year." Dan Honio saye that he has twenty-five promising year- lings, and that he may send the bunch to England next year if he can gei Jockey Martin to go along to ride them, Martin is wintering in Northern New York and devoting the time to sleigh riding and hunting. Mb. Bishop, the well known correspondent of the Turf Field and Farm, was at Oikiand Saturday and expressed himself as being much delighted with the climate of Cali- fornia and the surroundings of the race track. He predicts a glorious future for the Sport of Kings in California. Dahn^ Maheb is with his father and mother in Hart- ford, Conn. He will, however, probably go to New Orleans soon and ride there for a couple of montbs, so as to keep himself in shape to do work for h.a new employer, ex- Corp^ration Counsel W. H. Clark, when the training season opens. Much has been written in praise of J. Ksiff, since the season opened, but nothing is heard of little J. Daly. He is as much a midget as J. Keifl and, as far att jockeyship ia concerned, ia pounds ahead of the latter. He knows the shortest way around the track, and that is more than some of the crackerjack jockeys do. The fact that W. B. Letcher resigned his position as sec- retary of the Cincinnati Jockey Club has led to tbu wide- spread report that there will he no meeting at the Oakley track next spring. No official announcement of the pur- pose of tbe club has yet been made. Mr. Letcher will train a string of thoroughbreds this winter. It is learned from ^n authoritative source that the North- ern racing circuit will continue the stime as it was at the close of the racing season this year. The circuit is composed of the tracks at Highland Park, Windsor, Fori Erie and Mont- real. The circuit premoters enjoyed a prosperous season this year and the prospects for 189W are decidedly rosy. Dame Bumob has it that there is another Morello — a strapping son of Eolus, coming three years old — now in Virginia, which will be after ''brackets" in '99. There ia no family more persistently addicted to the "winning habit" thsn the descendants of this great sire, and may tbts young- ster prove another and the crowning leaf in hia laurel wreath. Bdinabt is being galloped daily at the Ingleeide track with a view of preparing him for the Spring Siakea in which he ia liberally entered; it is a matter of doubt whether his legs will stand the necessary preparation or not. If he can be gotten in condition, however, he will be a hard horse to beat, as there are not many horses here at present that are in his class. Joe Pigqott is riding in the most vigorous fashion of late; he is probably the best boy on the track to put up on a fast but faint-hearted horse. The manner in which he "tin- canned" Bubicon and Jerry Hunt Tuesday was all that en- abled them to win their respective races, as he got them out 80 far in front that they were enabled to stagger in the last quarter before being caught. W. B, Macdonouoh, who has been in Eogland for several months has arrived in New York and ia expected in San Francisco within a few days. His health will not per- mit hie actively engaging in racing again for some time and he will reduce the number of animals on tbe Meolo Stock Farm bv selling a dozen broodmares at auction next Friday Killip & Co. will manage the sale. There are some very choice mares in the lot, among others Sunlit, the dam of Sunrise, Don Carrillo and Morinel. At the Sutter Street Hamman can be found a first-claas corps of ehampooers. Thia ia an appreciated state of afiaira for those who care to keep in fine condition. All the olber conveniences are such as go to make up a high standard of comfoit for patrons. Tod Sloan is reported hunting in the vicinity of Bakers- field, Cal., with Eddie Bald and several other frienda. The crack JQckfy attended the field trials there two or three yeara ago and will probably remain there for this year's trials. Aa he ia a fair shot, he should bag some game before he makes his way up the road to San Francisco. The three outlaw race tracks at Iron Hill are things of the past, for recently Shockley J. Smith, an auctioneer, sold all the lumber in the buildings for $1,200, and where the three tracks formerly were there is now only a bleak, un- occupied tract of ground. Three or four men claimed the $1,200, so the auctioneer decided to keep the money until tbe ownership could be clearly established. Atpbb the showing made by Horatio in bis race of Thurs- day, it would be in order to remove tbe suspension against Jockey Spencer, who waa aet down for interference in Hora- tio's last race. This horee is an arrant hound and will always swerve when forced to a drive; he ran out badly Thursday and Piggott whipped bim on the head for an eighth of a mile in the eSort to make him run straight. In naming their youngsters Messrs. A. H. & D. H. Morris seem to take a delight in each year furniahing one or two names that are torments and stumbling blocks to the tongues of the bookmakers and official callers, Prestidigiiatrice and Huilzilopochtli were their jaw-breakers last year, and for this year they have provided the ring with "Metempsychosis" as a lingual study in line with former ofierings. The contract that S. C. Hildreth has made with Mr. William C. Whitney and Mr. Sydney Paget is of unusual length and is said to cover a period of seven years, Hildreth has the best chance any trainer has bad of late years, and, if only to vindicate the selection made when he secured the poaition, in the face of strong competition, he may be ex- pected to use to the utmost his notable abiliiiea as a trainer. YouKG horses that have been trained for short events, and that appear to be beaten because they do not last to the end of their sprint events, are frequently condemned as non- stayers, whereas they are really very often beaten because they lack the pace, though later on they may develop pace, and their staying qualities may enable them to turn the tables on their conquerors who may have matured more quickly. Captain Tillis and Dick Collins leave to-night for Los Angeles, en route forSL Louis. Captain Tillea iu very much pleased with his visit, but criticises the present mode of starting. He is againat tbe use of the recall flag and be- lievea that the horses nfaould be lined up close to tbe barrier and started fiat footed. Dick Collins, who is sporting editor of the St. Lnuis Republic, has visited the principal breeding farms and goes back home with a goad opinion of California and Californians. Two famous broodmares are shortly to be destroyed at Bancho del Paso on account of their extreme old age and uselesEuess, viz : Plaything, dam of Touroamect, and Ex- plosion, dam of Dewdrop. Tournament won over $89,000 as a three-year-old, the American record as to amouut won, and during bis turf career his winnings t oted up $108,000. Dewdrop was sold to the Dwyer Bros, as a three-year-old for $20,000 and was a champion. A LETTEB in relation to turf affairs at New Orleans says : "Starter Fitzgerald's work has been unifomrly excellent, and this has been quoted frequently as a reflection on the system in vogue on the big Eastern tracks with reference to the powers of the starter and tbe control of the boys, Here Fitz- gerald is absolute in bis department, and that is a simple explanation of the striking differences between the starts here and those that were seen around New York last summer. It ia probable that his work here this winter wHI have the effect of surrounding him with better conditions when be resumes his position in the East." The first race for 1899 for two-year-olds was run off yes- terday and it is probably the first instance on record where two-year-old^ have been started so early in the season. The most remarkable feature about tbe affair is that so many en- tries were received; no less than ten starters going to the post. It in almost beyond belief that owners should be will- ing to sacrifice the future of promising foala by running them the first of January and especially in auch going as prevailed yesterday. The fact that the winner and the filly which fin- ished third are not registered in the American Stud Book may account for their presence in thia field; but for the baU ance of the lot, no excuse ca > be off"ered why they should have been started, unless the cupidity of their owners can be regarded as sufficient reason. Ik regard to the reinstatement of Jockey Scherrer, Judge Beis is quoted as follows: "I maintain that I have not the power to reinstate Scherrer, even if I so desired. When I suspended him and failed to reinstate him before the close of that day's racing, my aottority ended. Only the stewards of the Oakley Jockey Club can act in the matter. My author- ity ended when the last race of the day waa over. A judge baa not the pov er to revoke a sentence after it baa been carried into effect. That authority is vested alone in the stewards, and I have never yet reinstated a jockey that I aua- pended. I take it for granted that tbe atewards, before act- ing on a petition for reinstatement from a jockey or horse owner, would seek all possible information as to why the sentence was inflicted. This would of necessity bring before them tbe report of the jodge and tbe causes which prompted him to act as he did. But no judge has tbe power, under Turf Congress rulea, to reinstate any one whom he has sus- pended." Magnet, the Burlingame Stock Farm's premier stallion, has already a number of good mares booked to him for the season of 1899. Hazel D., whose dam ia a full aister to Carrie C, the dam of Jean Eeraud was bred to Magnet last April and is now heavy with foal to him. Mr. Sidney Paget has written to parties here to negotiate the refusal of the foal. There are fourteen marea now at the Burlingame Farm that are with foal to Magnet, and they are royally bred, being by such sires as Hanover, Longfellow, Imp. Inverness, imp. BathamptoD, Hindoo and others. Olive and imp. Elsie of the Purser stables, Mamie J^cott, holder of the record at 7^ furlongs, and other good ones will be bred to Magnet this year. Britomarlis, the mare destroyed recently by an acci- dent, was in foal to this son of St. Blaise. In the daya when the red and blue of the Dwyer Brothers were the most fortunate colors on the turf, and even later, when tbe white and gold tasael of M. F. Dwyer often flaahed home firat past tbe judges, the little boy who occasionally followed the silent plunger "Mike'' was not looked upon by turfmen except as tbe beir of a man who would probably leave him a magnificent fortune at hia death. But times have changed, and the fortunes of the white and gold tassel have been on the wane for several aeaaona past. M. F. Dwyer went to England and had a bad season, and he lost heavily when he returned to this country, and be has lost steadily since. That English campaign hurt him badly finac- cially, and the former plucger haa been regarded this season as "broke." Tbe little buy is now a young man, and when Sloane, the American jjckey, went to England some months ago, Charles Dwyer went with hioi. Sloane won plenty of money, but lost $32 000 of it to Pat Sheedy at the Hotel Cecil at one sittine before he returned. "Charley" Dwyer, who won abouf $100,000 by following Sioane's mounts, brought his pile intact, and upon his arrival parcbaeed a fine residence for his father. The privileges of the five running tracks in the vicinity of New York are valuable, and the gross receipts are large Uoder the law each track may race foity days a season. Treasurer Bradford will send a check to the Controller at Albany for something like $20,000 to pay the tax on the gooss receip a of the Coney laland Jockey meetinga, and tbe Brooklyn Jockey Club and the Westchester Bacing Associa- tion, Morris Park, will forward checks for similar amounts. The tax on the receipts at Brighton Beach and Aqueduct should amount tn $15,000, making the grand total for tbe five tracks $75,000 This is a great sum to distribute among the agricultural societies for the promotion of live stock growing and agriculture. When the law waa drawn it was not the intention to tax entrance fees, but the intention was not clearly expressed and the entrance fees are taxed. The trotting associotions object more strongly to the tax on en- trance fees than to the running tracks, because their meet- ings are short and their privileges far from valuable. The only societies capable of viewing the situation with feelings of comfort are those that share in the tax and are exempt from taxation. Briar Sw^eet. The season of 1S9S in the East waa not marked by the ap- pearance of many horaea of high class, but it has not been entirely barren. It would have been saved from mediocrity had no other three-^year-old of class but Briar Sweet been ahovD, for her performances baye stamped her not only as tbe best three-year-old filly of the year, but as one of the beat that ever won fame and fortune on the American turf. Briar Sweet ia a chestnut filly, foaled in 1895 bv imp. Sir Modred — Sweet Briar, and ia a full sister to the renowned splinter Dr. Hasbrouck, She was purchased as a yearling by Marcus Daly for $1,500, and raced as a two year-old in the colors of the "Copper King." Her career as a two year- old was not particularly promising, as she only scored brack- ets once in seven starta, was three times third, and three limes unplaced. She defeated a good field in tbe Vernal Stakes at five furlongs, and was third in tbe Flirtation Stakes to Lady Marian and Geisha, and third to Hamburg and Kitefoot in the Great Eastern, She began the campaign of 1898 in California, running in the name of W. B. Jennings & Co. In her start, in a five* furlong dash, she ran second to the five-year-old gelding Montgomery, by Hanover — Blessing, being defeated by a neck. Three days later she won at five furlongs. Her next start was in the California Oaks, for three-year-old fiUiee, one mile and an eighth, in which she defeated Napamax, Toraida, Bonito, Martha II and Becreatioo. She was second in a five-furlong dash at Ingleside, March 5th, won by Paul Griggs. Since that time she has not been defeated, scoring brackets eleven consecutive times in events at distances vary- ing from five farlongs to one mile and a quarter. Her vic- tories include the Santiago Handicap, one mile and an eighth; the Ocean Handicap, one mile; First Special, one mile and a quarter, and tbe Dixiana, one mile. As a tbree- year-old she started in fifteen races, was first in thirteen, second in two, and won a total of $11,925. Of the twenty- two races in whic'u she has started, she has been first in four- teen, second in two, third in three, and three times unplaced, and has won a grand total of $13,855. — Spirit of the Timea. John Seelt, who started Joe Patchen, 2:01}, upon bis great career and gave him bis firat mark, has contracted with Venture Stock Farm, Cbanute, Kan , and will pilot Aakey, 2:0Sf, and Bed Seat, 2:10^, and other good prospectft during the season of 1899. Mr. Seely had the misfortune to lose by fire bis entire stable of horses and outfit a few weeks ago at Burlirgton, Kan., among them a three-year-old Joe Patchen cott that could trot a twc-minule clip and had gone easy miles in 2:20 over a half-mile track. 6 f!i;ij« ^veebsx' mt^ §pjdrt*m(m» [jAsnARY 7, 1899 Keeping the Teeth tn Shape., iDdi(«ttion iflfcH the horse io Tsrions mtjt, but it is «n ondUputed ftel lh«l, ipirt from the indigestibililj o( the focd ilMlf, there ire few cmoia so productife of iodiKeetioD u defectire teeth, which preTeol proper m»6tic«tioD; the food i« therefore awillowed with > lets proportion of the id- miitute of laliTm ihto ia oeceffitril; nqoired. It might Dot be gecerillr koown tbit Eoglud is far be- hind America and the Contineol of Europe geoerallj in the exerciM or knowltdge of iqaine denlielry. In those conn- trite the economic and beneficial tflect has been so success- fullr proTtd that large firms find it to their advantage to keep a practical operator petmanentlr employed. Some jeara igo a test was made by an eipress coropaoyi who had 000 horaee in constant use, 25 of which were indis- criminalelr selected (or proper denial treatment, and separ- ately weighed. Their oata and n>aiie were reduced two qoarU per day each. After the first month a great improve- ment in their general condition was apparent, continuing daring the second and third months, when they were again weighed, and it was found that an average increase of 48 pounds per head was the reeult. The test lasteJ during the hot moDlba of July, Aogust and September, when flatulent oolic was very prevalent in the stable, yet not one single cue had occurred among these 25 horeee! Since this trial, and whenever a carload of newly purchased young horses arrive', it ia considered a waste to feed them until their teeth are examined and put in proper shape. .\9 preventive for lameness, to commence operations on the teeth would appear to some very ludicrous, vet common sense and practice would convince them that this would be tbe proper means of preventing interference, one of the chief causee of lameness in young horses. Young horses fully developed show signs of fatigue and weakness after a j:)urney, and interfere. Some grab tbe quarter of the fore foot with the toe of the hind foot, or over- reach. In such cases the ordinary practitioner would treat locally, poaaibly advise diS'erent shoes, order tonic balls or condition powders, and a few days' rest (the latter would benefit mostly and give temporary relief.) Now supposing there were irregularities of the teeth, as is usual with all young horses, the first treatment should be to put them in perfect order, so as to promote mastication and good digestion, to enable proper aEeimilalion of the nutritive qualities of food, and thereby ensure increased strength and condition, thus removing the original cause of tbe weakness. It may seem equally absurd to some of our readers to assert that operating on the teeth will prevent pulling and other vices, but that it is not so is proved by the following incident : A ponv that we treated had changed owners for no oth^r cau^e than that none of them bad been able to drive him with ease, although various bits and contrivances bad been tried. The primary cause must first be discovered, which in this instance was a decayed tooth, the removal of which effected an instantaneous cure. The pony is now driven in plain, straight bit without a curb chain, by the present owner, an elderly genllemao, who appreciates the animal 'a quietness and docility so much that no amount of money could part them. Patents of Dec. 27th, of Interest to Horsemen. Trot at Podunk. [JoaL BlUlDgs, Reporter.] Lucus W. Arnold, Blackburn, Canada, Bein-Support, 616,694. Jacob C. H. Bagger, Cordeaville, 8. C, Tire, 616,818. Alfred Bixby, Evansville, Ind., Thill Coupling, 616,820. Albert F. Brandenburg, Dayton, Ohio, Storm Apron for Vchiclea, 610,566. John F. Cook, Leon, Iowa, Vehicle Standard, 616,771. Wm. H Coon, Angelica, N. Y., Rein-Holder, 616,525. David E. Darnell, Mooreatown, N. J., Cattle Stanchion, 616,4.54. Samuel P. Ettinger, Little Rock, Ark., Rein-Holder, 616,- 832. Frank B. Fagan and E. P. Stoebler, Peoria, III., Cushion Tire for Vehicle Wheela, G16.833. Thomas J. Fielder, Webster City, Iowa, Transformable Wagon Box, 616 528. Thomas Foratner, Higel, Minn., Wagon-Box, 610,778. (ieorg* B. Frilim and W. N. Marka, Braddock, Pa., De- vice for Aaaiiting Vehicle Wheela oil Car Trucka, 616,702. Wm, r. tfelat>ert and T. U. Nelaon, Sweet Springe, Mo., Buckle and Loop, 016,609. John J. Harden, Chicago, III , Wheel Tire, 616,462. John A. Heany. Philadelphia, Pa., Wheel for Vehicles, 616.463. Nari Lowe, Sr., Lebanon, Tenn,, Antomatic Wagon Brake, 616.713. Kmmatt L. Peteraon. Willacoocbtr, Ge., Nehicle Axle, 610.6.10 Jamta Ketd. I'acudah, Ky., Wbillltlree Clip, 010 804. Jamc* Ke'onDUln Park Farm, Platsville, Cl., Feb. 1, 1897. Ur, Y'oung— De«r Sir. I have tried Taroleum and think I the b«at hoof dtR-l..g I avar tisad, Kespecifully, H. £. Hart, Prop. Agrikultur i> is the mother OT provisions; she iz also tbe grandmother. I If it want for agrikultur, thar wouldn't he enny beans, and t if it want for enny beans, thar wouldn't be enny sukertash. I Agrikultur wsz fust diskovered by Cain and has been dis- i kovered since to be an honest way to gel a hard living. I Pumpkins owes aul her success tew agrikultur, so duz lettis, and bukwheat. I The BillingsviUe Agrikultural Society opened Oct. ten, ! and wsz a powerful success. i The receipts ov the Agrikultural Fair wsz upwards ov $30,000 (if mi memry serves me rite, and i think she doz.) The Hon. Virgil Bickerstafl', the next agrikultural mem- ber ov Congress from our district, sold the agrikultural pools FIIIST DAY. A puss ov ten dollars was trotted for by sucking colts, that bad never trotted before for munny. Thare waz thirteen entries. Thare waz 60,000 people on the track to witness the rase, (if mi mery serves me rite, and i think she duz.) The puss waz won amid vociferous eiclamashnns by a red coll, and the waving ov handkerchiefs, with a strip in his face, and the fdicting ov several fust-class females, and one white foot behind. SECOND DAY. It rained like a perpendikular aul day, and no trotting could be bad, so the audience aul went hum, cussing and swearing, and offering tew bet four tew six on the Pete Tucker colt. TBIED DAY. The sun bighested up in the east more bntyfuller than i ever saw her before, (if mi memry serves me rite, and i think she duz ) It wsz a fust rate day for agrikoltnr, or enny other man. A puss of 30 dollars waz trotted for, by sum 2 year old colts. This raise did not attract much attenshun, on account ov the time being so slow. Time, 2 minutes and 38 seconds: FOURTH DAY. This WSZ fur 3 or 4 years old, who hadn't never beat 2:25. Thare waz 26 entrys; they couldn't aul trot tew once, so they took turns' This rase waz won after a bitter contest by Pete Tucker's colt. He wsz immediately offered a thousand dollars and a fust rale farm, well stocded, for the colt, by three different agri- kultural men, but with a grate deal ov indignant good sense, heshorned to stoop so low. Pete Tucker and bis whole family, are aul boss. There is a good story going the rounds on President Johnston of tbe National Trotting Association. He and Mike Bowerman are close and trusted friends. Last Feb- ruary President Johnston consigned several head of trotting stock to a Lexington sale. Finding that he was obliged to be in New York the week of the sale, he arranged with Bowerman to lake charge of the disposition of his animals — assisting the auctioueer to make known the gnod and bad qualities they possessed. While Major Johnston's horses were being sold, Bowerman stood beside the auctioneer and stated that be was there in behalf of tbe owner, and to look after his interests. A g:)od looking horse was brought into the ring, and while being sold a spectator ioquired if he was safe for a lady to drive, to which Bowerman replied as fol- lows: "Now, gentlemen, in regard to this horse being sate for a lady to drive, I can't say more than this: He has been driven several months here in the city by President John- ston, and any horse he can drive is perfectly safe for any old woman to drive." That seemed to answer the question sat- isfactorily to all. A THOROUGHBRED racing paper recently formulated a lot of rules that should be observed in betting. Whatever we may think of the balance of the rules, we can cheerfully en- dorse number one: "Never bet money you cannot afford lo lose. You must expect to lose when you bet." VETERINARY DEPATRMBNT. COKJJCCTKD BY WM. F. EQAN, M. R. C.V.C.. F. E. V. M. S. Subscribers to tbl3 paper can hare advlco through these columDsin all Q&fies of sick or Injured horses or cattle by seodiug ao explicit description of the case. Applicants will send their name and address that they may be identified. Subscriber — I have a family horse that went lame in his right forward foot about four weeks ago. I got tbe shoe off ' but could not find anything in the foot. The horse shoer said that it was in tbe shoulder so 1 put a liniment on tbe shoulder aod let the horse run in a corral. After about a week the horse got somewhat better, and I thought he was going to come out all right. Now be walks nearly all right but still trots lame. I took him in on account of tbe rain a few days ago, and ihen found that he bad a running sore at the top of the hoof of tbe lame foot. I used a match to probe it and found three holes, each about two inches deep, going almost straight into the foot. I am now poulticing the foot with hot bran poultices. Kindly reply through your valuable paper and tell me what to do for it. Do you think that the lameness was caused by this sore at first or did be get hurt in the corral? Answer — Y'our horse has what is termed a "quittor," which is a fistula or running sore near tbe coronet. It may have been caused by an injury to the foot, but frequently comes without any apparent cause. In cold weather sores and injuries to the foot often result in gangrene, or death of tbe surrounding tissue. The dead tissue sloughs away; pus may bu.Tow deeply, or the gangrene may extend even to the coSin bone or its lateral cartilage. If the bone be affectedt and the horse a cheap one, it does not pay to treat him. Probe the part again and find if the. probe goes right against the bone, and let me know tbe result of your examination. In the meantime soak the foot in warm water for as long a time as possible daily, and syringa peroxide of hydrogen into the openings daily. It is very probable that the lame- ness was caused, from the yery start, by the pain in the affected foot, even though you did not notice any cause for it- Don't Oater to G-amblers. John Splan is credited with having said : "No one should ever be allowed to make a book on any heat of a trotting race. Betting on the result of tbe race is all that the horse- men want," msny other prominent drivers and turfmen have expressed similar convictions on this subiect, and it does seem to us that the wishes of practical turfmen count for more than the clamor of professional gamblers in trotting turf affaire. True, heat belting brings a revenue to the track managers, hut without heat betting the auction pool betting on race results would be luuch heavier, and consequently the revenue would be about the same as under mixed betting. Then too, the incidental evil effects of heat bet- - ting are plain to all those who see fit to study the subject disinteretedly. Heat betting clearly offers incentives for dishonesty, every one will admit, is in- imical to the best interests of the trotting turf. Tbe trotting turf is essentially an institution .for the benefit of legitimate horsemen and tbe entertainment of a decorous and genteel public. The public is clearly against heat hooks and the consequent incentive to jobbery —there can be no question about that. Now if the essential factors of a successful trot- ting turf view heat betting as inimical to their interests and pleasure, why should not that practice be stopped, especially as Mr. Splan says, track managers could lose nothing by the change. As we have always insisted, tbe wishes of operat- ing turfmen and the visiting public should be consulted and heeded in trottioz turf management. The subject merits the serious consideration of trotting turf lawmakers, — Western Horseman. Ladd Hill Stock Farm. Dr. F. L. Gerald, proprietor Ladd Hill Stock Farm, at Lacoaia, N. H., writes as follows : "In my opinion Qainn's Ointment is the best preparation ever made to remove bunches. I have removed two splints and a curb, and bava a half box left. It seems to have been painless in its action, which is something I have never seen with any other blister. I have recommended its use for at least two years." It Never Falls to Cure. Sinkin, Mo., Nov. 10, 1897. The Caustic Balsam you sent me is the best ointment I ever saw. It is all that you claim for it. I have tried it on horses and my family have used it, and it never fails to cure. I do not intend to be without it. 1 aji doing all I can for it, but people are afraid of it. Eugene Steers. No occasion to be afraid, as it is absolutely a safe and re- liable remedy for any one to use. — L W. Co. i'.V. Januabt 7, 1899] ^Ije ^veehev anb ^iwt«tnan* Sulky Notes. The rain has come. Pastubes will be luiarioas in a few weeks. The meetings of 1S99 will be record breakers for large entry lists. The weanling brother to Bingen 2:06}, has been named Yoang King. Star Pointeb's fee for 1899 will be $100, and he will be limited to thirty mares. DUECciCTE announces a $65,000 meeeting for 18S9. $5,000 purses will be offered. Five Thebe are several hundred harness horses in training at the present time in California. Road horses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. E. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * Frank Walkeb, the weil-koown and popular starting judge, favors the two in three heat system. He thinks it would do away largely with the laying up heats abuse, and conduce the popular interest in harness races. Small blemishes always reduce the marketable value of a horse, but many of the blemishes that appear on the colt can be cured if attended to at once. Don't wait until he is old enough to be broken to" work, for then it will probably be too late. The stallion Andrew M. by AUerton, which W. B. Faeig praised so highly, was sold to a Maryland horseman for $460. Kecently Matt Dwyer had a commission from Europeans to buy the stallion, but the owner refused to sell for less than $3,000. The real estate of the late R. G. Stoner, of Paris, Ky., has been divided between the three heirs as follows: To the widow, 650 acres including the farm at Parie; . to Mrs. Sidney Clay, 897 acres in Kentucky, and to ^^ arren Stoner, the farm in Missouri of 2, 00 acrep. Look for the stallion ads in this paper next month and select the horses to mate your good mares with. 8am Casio is getting together quite a string of harness horses at the Irviogton track, Portland, Oregon. BuDD DoBLE is a member of a firm in New York that manufacture rubber tires and rubber horseshoes. Monterey, 2:09J, will make the season of 1899 at Lcs Angeles. He is already assnred a large patronage. St. TjOtJis is coming to the front in the trotting line, and is goiog to give a first class trotting meeting some time dur- ing September, which will be foUy up to Grand Circuit dimensions. It will not sacriBce its thoroughbred interests in order to do this, but will combine both. Stallion owners should not longer delay announcing locations where their horses will make the season of 1899 Ko less than three inquiries were made at this office this week of the whereabouts of certain stallions and the probable service fees. Get your anncancements ready at once. Seven of the new 2:30 performers are out of daughters of Electioneer. The fastest of them is Sylvanway (3), 2:10J. Up at Santa Rosa there are an enthusiastic lot of horse- men who propose holding a first-class meeting this sammer. Mr. Forbes has denied that it is his intention to have Arion 2:07| trained next season, as he is a success as a sire and his record is fast enough. F. C. Satles, of Pawtucket, E I., conteroplatea. Bending his trainer, H. F. Pierce to California, to buy some high- class mares and youngsters. Six stallions have each sired 100 or more standard per- formers— Electioneer, Nutwood, Bed Wilkes, Onward, Alcantara and Pilot Medium. Willows will be in the circuit again this year and will give a meeting equal to any. Tf a regular county fair is held in connection with it, success is assnred. A FOOB brood mare is not cheap at any price, but the ser- vice of a poor stallion is about the most worthless thing in which the farmer's money can be invested. Belle Bells, 2:21K is going to lose her tail and change the scene of her conquests from the show ring. H. M. Tichenor thinks she will make a star high stepper. While it is well for the colts to have shelter in winter, they should not be confined to it but ought to be permitted to run in and ought at will. Open air life is best for them except iL exceedingly cold or wet weather, and then they will seek shelter if it is open to them and they have learoed that they will find feed there. Many eastern breeders of carriage horses claim to have obtained excellent results by crossing French coach stallions on trotting bred mares, and now it is reported that Mr. J. Malcolm Forbes will experiment with a reversal of this order, and mate Arion and Bingen with a number of mares of the French coach breed this season. Much Better, 2:07J, is being used on the Alameda roads by Dr. Bull and has grown a great deal stcuter and looks heartier than she did during the racicg season. This mare is one of the greatest prospects in ihe country and should be able to go three heats very close to her record when in good condition and in the hands of a good trainerT ' - C. P. Thompson will campaign Cuprum, 2:12J, next season. Cuprum is a three-year-old by ProJigal, and was purchased at the recent Fasig sale by Nathan Straus. DiOHE, 2:09|, 18 enjoying a run down at Mr. Sprechels' Aptos Farm. She is looking as fine as silk and is several pounds heavier than sht: was during the racing season. It is said that Nancy Hanks has gotten over her trouble with her ankles, and is now as sound as she ever was. She would do to race should her owner wish to have her trained. No stallion ever had as many in the 2:15 list at 11 years of age as McKinnev, 2:11.^. He has nine in that exclusive list and a half dozen of them are ready to enter the 2:10 list this year. Nine sons of Geo. Wilkes are o^ned in Kentucky. Cali- fornia has but one — Hambletooian Wilkes. He nill make the season of 1899 at Green Meadow Farm, Santa Clara, at $50 the season. The French Government recently sold five trotting-bred mares to the Czar of Russia, all with records and all winners of races, and tbe mares have already arrived in the imperial stables in St. Petersburg. A MEMBEB of the Gentlemen's Driving Club, of Cleveland tood a trip to Minnesota recentiv to buy the trotter J. B. D., that forced Pilatus to trot in 2:09^ last fall, but the owner of the horse refused to price him. Mb. McEachban, whose advertisement appears in this paper, has been doing some artistic horseshoeing since lo- cating on Golden Gate avenue in Ihis city. Those who have patronized him speak higbly of his work. Thebe are thirty-three pacers with records better than 2:06, while there are but five trotters with records as good as 2:06. There is but one animal with a mark of 2:06 fiat, and that is Village Farm's trotting mare Fantasy. The stallion Hambletonian's Last, 2:25}, is being driven by Dr. David Keller, of Lexington, Ky., in his practice. The horse is now 22 years old, but remarkably well preserved and he is an unusually pleasant road horse. Monboe Salisbuby has been seen on the Pleasanton roads several times lately behind trotters he is sampling, and they say he has three or four that can make things hum. No man is dearer to the hearts of the Pieasaoton people than he, and nothing would please them so much as to see the King maker directing the training of a stiing of "heir appaients." FouB thousand metres, or practically two and one half miles, is a favorite racing distance for trotters in France. Tbe record for that distance is held by Leda at 6:12 2-5. Leda was one of the fastest of the French bred trotters and made that record in 1896. The next bast performances at 4,000 metre<4 are credited to the French mares, Hemine and Elkra, and tbe American mare, Misty Morning, at 6:16. Gns Macey, the well known trainer of Versailles, Ky., will return to the trotting horse fold about "the first of the year. He strajed ofif to the runners about a year ago. He is recognized as one of the leading drivers in the country, and he will no doubt have a bang up good string in his care. He has developed such famous trotters as Beuza ta, 2;06|; Cut Glass, 2:10i; Margaret, 2:13^, and Crystalline (2), 2:19j. He has recently bought the five-year-old bay gelding Robert J., 2:16*. by Chichester. He has trotted a mile in 2:11}. FfiANCisrA, the dam of I Direct 2.13, and Guycisci 2:26, IS also the dam of Earl Medium 9915. by Happy Medium. Earl Medium is the sire of Goneril 2:24}, Lucy Stokes 2:18^, Kanawah Star 2:2U, May Bud 2:13} and Tom Martin, 2:14}. Francisca is destined to be one of Almont's greatest daugh- tere, and her colt by Eros, now in training at Pleasanton, will add to her greatness. At the close of the trotting season last year, Barney Demarest thought so well of the black gelding Captain Jack, 2:09}, by Black Wilkes, that he made John Flynn a stand- ing offer of $1,000 for him. Frank Smith, of Boston, also thoDght pretty well of the horse, and ofl^ered something over $1,000 for him. Mr. Flynn telegraphed Mr. Demarest, ask- ing if he would raise hiis cflier. and receiving a negative reply, the horse was sold to Mr. Smith. The price paid is reported at $1,200- Barney Dhjiorfst drove McMillan on the New York Speedway the other day, and found no difficulty in showing his heels to everything he brushed against until he encoun- tered Robert Bonner behind the great roadster Praylell. "I went at him," said Demorest, telling of the brush, "and. I'll be doggoned if 1 ever saw aDythiog like it. That horse got away like a sprint runner at the crack of a pistol, and left me behind so quick that I thought I was going the other way." There is probably not another trotter in New York that cin strike his gait with such celerity as Praytell, though there are many that might beat htm at distance. McMillan, the bay gelding now owned by Mr. Demorest, has quite a flight of speed, and can go the distance at his speed. He has a record of 2:17A, and has been timed in 2:12J. He is by Norvai, out of Maud T., by Hamlin's Almont, Jr. The foUowiDg complaint made by the American Sports man, of Cleveland, Ohio, is not confined to that stale. Herg in California the same fault is being found by stallion ownerg with the condition of freight rates: "Scarcely a week passe that we do not get letters or hear complaints from the owners of high-class stallions that they are compelled to limit their adveriisiog on Lccount of failure to Eecore many mares from a distance, owing to the high freight charges. Ooe stallion owner writes: 'Formerly, 1 stood my horse at $150; now I get $50, while the railroad charges are as high as ever, if not higher. Last year I did not get a mare from Ohio. I got plenty of letters, but all failed to send their mares on account of freight charges. Why is it that while everything has gone down that freight rates on horses are still held op?' Splan & Newqass announce their next great sale of high- class horses for February 20lh to 25th. at Dexter Park Horse Exchange, Chicago. The results of their December sale were such as to convince the most skeptical that good, straight, fresh horsas are in unlimited demand, an.i that Chicago is a first-class market. The thing to be borne in mind by sellers is that it is suicidal to oSer undesirable horses at any public sale, and Splan & Newgass announce that they will not knowingly catalogue other than high-class, desirable horses. An inferior animal may sell for something at home, but will bring absolutely nothing at a great sale of good horses, such as is held by this firm. Send them good horses and they will get you good prices. They solicit consignments, and that you may get a good place in the catalogue you should write them at once. But bear in mind that inferior stock is not wanted. BoEEBT Bonner, the great newspaper publisher and horse breeder, has paid good prices for horses. Back in 1864 he gave $40,000 for the five-year-old Pocahontas. The following is a list of all the high-bred horses he has bought, which, with others at lower figures not here given round out a total of $500,000 paid for trotters: Lantern and Light (team), $9,000; Lady Palmer, $5 000: Flatbush Maid, $6,500; Peerless, $5,500; Lady Woodruff,$3,du0; Pocahontas, $40,000; Auburn Horse, $13,000; Dexter. $35,000; Bruno, $15 000; Joe Elliott, $10,000; Mamie B., $225; Staitle, $20,000; Edward Everett, $20,000; Mambrino Bertie, $10,000; Ada Duroc, $2,000; Lady Stout, $15,000; Prince Imperial, $5,000; Grafton, $15 000; Molsev, $6 000; Music, $8,oC0; Wellesley, Boy $12 000; Walton, $3,000; Malire and Manetta (team), $2 000; Eric. $4,000; John Tavlor. $35 000; May Bird. $9,500; Maud Macy,$10 000; Ceotecnial, $3,000; Lucv Cuyler, $3,000; Edwin Forrest, $16,000; Rirus, $36,000; Cooroy, $4,000; Richard. $3 000; Daisy Darling, $4,000; Nutbourne, $7,000; E«cort, $3,000; Halcyon. $4,000; Keene Jim, $4,000; Rus- sella, $8,000; Maud S ,$40,000; Sunol, $41,000; Ansel, $8,000; Praytell, $5,100. Andt McDowell has signed a contract to handle the speed string of the Penn Valley Stud. Mr. McDowell's con- tract is said to be for three years at $5,000 per pear. He is to have entire charge of the stud, and expects to develop some very likely youngsters next season. Edward Winter, the new proprietor of the Peon Valley Stud, has recently made extensive purchases, mostly well-bred broodmares, some in foal to noted stallions. Mr. Winter has shown a decidedly progressive epirit since he has owned this noted breeding farm, and he promises to place the Penn Valley Stud in the front rank in a very short time. Fbank C. Ivfs, the champion bilUardlst, will have a campaigning stable on the light harness turf next season. He has just purchased the bay horse Planet, 2:04|, by Bonnie McGregor, dam Marquette, by Jersey Wilkes. He made his record at Readville, August, 1897. Mr. Ives purchased him of Anse Alvord, of Syracuse. He also purchased re- cently the gray gelding Success, 2:12f, by Sherman, out of a Sister to Darbee, by Almonarch. Success took his record this year in the Charter Oak Consolation Purse of the $10,000 stake. He is a tine looker, and if Mr. Ives chooses to turn him loose on the Speedway he will make all the trotters step a bit. An observing American gentleman. Dr. Leonard Pearson, State 3 Veterinarian of Pencsylvania, wbo recently visited Paris, has this report to make on the ''horseless carriage" of which we hear so much from the gay capital: A number of automobiles were seen on the boulevards and parks of Paris, but, so far as I could ascertain, these were not used for any public service. They belorg to individuals, and are kept for brief outings in the city and immediately surrounding conn* try. Tbey are subject to numerous mechanical objections, and were not used in anything like tbe numbers 1 expected to see, jadging from the accounts that have been printed in papers. Moreover, I was told that not as many are in use now as two years ago. Horse O^VTiers Should Use GOMBATTIiT'S Caustic Balsam Th« GREAT FRENCH VETERINARY REMEDY A Safe, Speedy and POSITIVE CURE. Preparotf SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OR FIRINQ Impnisfhie to produce anil scnr or btfmish. TbeSofcal beH BLISTER ever u.vd. Taken tl.o i.lace..f ^;. Hnl; meiitBtur iniiaorscvtTo action. IComnrca oUuuncIiDf OP m^^lMhcm from Uorscs oi" Cattle. AB a HUMAN REMEDY, for RTicaiiiQtliiit, EpmlrL, Sore 'Ihroot, l.tc., iC is invalunLlii. IIIC f^llfiDRUTCC that one tablespoonfnl of nc uUAnAHItt: caustic balsam ^nj prodiipe more actual reP'ilid t\w\ a wnolo buiuo 01 Miy liniment or tpavin euro rnii Lure ever made. Ererrbottleof Cau.tIC Balearn 6old Is Wor«o» Icdl^KlveBatisfacuon. I'Mcu g | .SOper t-otUe. Sold by DruKKlfltS. or sent by eipren". charges paid, with tuU fltortloM for It* use. Bend (or deocriptlvo clr-'iot^ If tlmonialB. etc, ^ddrow 1 3S LAWRENCE-WILLIAMS 00^ ClevelHua. O 8 &^^ ^r^^Jirje^ ontr §:pixict^tn€(tu [JaKuaby 7, 1899 Oakland Summaries. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30. Futurity Course (170 feet less than ^ix furlongs), Selllag, Three-year olds aud upward-Opponent, lOi (.Turner). 5 lo 2, woo; Cavallo, 106 fTborpei 5 to 2, second; Prince Tyrant. 108 (.Gray), 6 to 1, third ; Meadow- lark, Fly, Glen Aune, Scintillate, Losette. Averioe. Tgoacio, Peru, Miss Alice. Time, liio.'i. Futurity Course, Selling, Three-year-olds and upwards— Aluminum, 105 (Woods), 20 to 1, wjn;Cardw 11. 110 (Plggott), 7 to 1, second; iho Last 105 (Urayi, 9 to 1, third; Colonial Dame. Bessie Lee, Gratify, Cappy, B. SchreiDer, Defiant, Majesty, Spry Lart, Bjron Cross, McPryor, Dolly D. Time. l:12M. Five farlong3. Selliog. Tw j-year olds -Ei Astro, 110 (Piggott), 30 to 1 won- Key Hooker, iU9 (H. Martin), 19 lo 5, second; iMagdnIenas, 108 (Devin), 12 to 5, third; Good Hope. Ellzahetu K., Ann Pace, Tiburon Gin Sllng, La Parasseuse. Time, l:005i. One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— First Call, 107 (Turner), even won- -an Venado, 10!* (Piggouj, i to 1, second; Frohman, 97 (Daly), 9 to 2, third; Kosemaid. Time, l:40>j,. Six furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Zamar II.. 104 (Thoroei, 5 to 2, won; Hugh Penny, UO tTurner), 1 to 2, second ; Eam- 3in. 99 (Brown), 60 io 1, third; Koadwarmer, Geo. H . Ketcham, Graclas. Time, 1:I3M. "even turlongs, Selling, Three yearolda and upward- Hohenlohe. 107 rThoroe) 4 to l, won; Captive. U2 (Kutterj. i lo 1, second; Cyril, J04 (Turner), 6 to 5, third ; Guilder, Tom Cromwell, Balliverso, Nonchalance, Be Happy, 'lime, l:21H. SATORDAY, DECEMBER 31. Seven furlongs. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Shasta Water, 107 fToorne) 3 too, won; bamsin, 109 (Plggott), 15 lo 1, second; Mc- Fariane, 107 (Powell), 7 to 1, third; Manzanllio, Frank Jaubert, O'Fleta, Eventide, Lomo. Time, 1:28. Six furlongs. All-ages— Jinks, 91 (McNichols). ItcS.won; Dr.Sheppard, 122 (Turner), 4 to I, second; Haloler, 91 (D. McCarthy), 15 to 1, third; Bellicoso, DIara, Delender, vvhaleback. lime, 1:14- One and one-sixieenth miles. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Bernardino, 102 i.Thorpe). 7 to 2, won; Cromwell, 106 (H. Martin) even, aecond; Hard.y, 102 (W. H. Marling-, 9 to 2, third; Robert Bonner, Our Climate. Time, l:4fM. Two and a quarter miles. Three-year-olds and upward. T he Aiheoian Club Sellirtg stakes— Buckwa, 104 (H. Martin i, 9 to 5, won; Daisy F.. 67. (Devin), 3 lu 2. second; Veloz, 99 (.1. Powell), 9 to 1, third; Wheel of Fortune. Time. 3;5l, Futurity Course (170 feet less than sis Jurlongs), Three-yea -olda and upward— Mary Black. 104 (J. Reift), 7 to 2, won; Montgomery. Ill (Thorpe). 7to 1, second; Atmse, 117 (Turner), 5 to 2, third; Rubicon, O'Connell, Novla, Time, l:G9ii, Five furlongs. All ages— Maud Ferguson, 101 (H. Martin), 5 to 2, won; Miss Marion. 96 (.J- Wurd). 3 to 5, second; Limewater, 102 (Beauchamp), 4 to 1, third ; Bessie Lee, Little T. G.. Bill Howard. Time, 1:00M. MONDAY, JANUARY 2. Five farlongs, Maiden three-year-olds— The Miller, 109 (T. Powell), 8 to l,won;Master Lee, 109 ( H. Martin), 13 to 5, second; Maud Gnagi, 107 (Turner). 15 to 1, third ; Fiero, The Miniaier, Florence Fluk, Earl Isling- ton, St. Krlstlne, Engea, Gold Garter, Inola. Time, 1 ;04J^. Six furlongs, Selling. Four-year-olds and upward— Highland Ball, 113 (Plggott), 8 to 1, woo; Zamarll, 107 (Thorpe), even, second; Etta H., 113 (.N. iurner),5 to 1, third; Free Lady, Ricardo, Don Oara, DlcK Warren, Lady Ashley. Time, 1:17,(^. Three turlons. Two-year-olds— Nina, 105 CJ. Reifl), 30 to i.won; Y'el- lowiail, lOS (Thorpe), even, second; Fannie Mills, 105 ( W. H. Martini, G to 1. third; Loch Katrine, [nno valor, March Seven, Icedrop, Stratonlc, Infinity, The Bufloon. Time, :38. One mile, Three-yt-ar-olds and upward, Baldwin Hotel Handicap— Napamai, 112 (Thorpe), l to 2, won; Hohenzollern, 102 (H. Marlin), 12 to 1, secoQd ; Olinthus, 95 (J. KelS). lO to 1, third ; Morinel, Bernardino. Greyhurat. Time, 1:43M. Seven furlongs, selling, Three-year-olds— Miss Marion, 107 (Thorpe), 8lo5,won; Limewater, 113 (Piggott), 9 to 2, second; Horton, 112 (Turner), 7 to 2, third; Sam McKeever, Diara, Jingle Jingle. Time, 1:^9. One and a sixteenth miles. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— San Venado, 113 (Plggott), 4 to l, won; Hardly, 102 (W. H. Martin), 5 to l, second: Topmast, 113 (N. Turneri, 5 lo 2, third; Hohenlohe, Robert Bon- ner, Mamie G. Time, 1:49"^. TUESDAY, JANUARY 3. One mile, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Marlello, 87 (J. Daly), 10 to 1, woo; None Such, 101 (W. H. Martin), 30 to 1, second; Nonchal- ance, lU iBurck), 20 lo 1, third; Esplrando, Ulm, Col. Dan. Losette, Tenrica, Oak Leaf, Cardweil. Time, i:47M- Futurity Course (170 feet less than sis furlongs), Selling. Three-year- olds and upward— Clarando, 101 (H. Marti I), 3 lo 1, won; Good Hope, 99 (J Woods), 13 to 5, second: Cyril, 113 (Turner). 6 lo 5, ihird; Sybarls, Mainstay, Little T. G., Lady Ashley. La Parasseuse. Time, 1:1334. Seven furlongs, Selliog, Three-year-olds— Jerry Hunt. 110 (Piggott), 5 to 1, won; Malay, 103 (J. Woods), ;9 to 5, secnnd ; Dunpraise, lOti, (Bachanan), 7 to 1, third; Polka, Leiter, Stromo. Time, i:31>i. One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Stamina, 84 tJ. Reifi") 61o I.won; Robert Bonner. 109 (Rutter), 10 to 1. second; Alicia, 107 (Thorpe), 6 to 1, third; EUdad, Frank Jaubert, Tom Cromwell, Caspar, Peter Weber. Time, 1:44V^. One mile, Selliog, Three-year-olds andnpward— Rubicon, 112 (Piggott), 4 to 6, won; Roslnante, UG (Thorpe), 3 to 1, second rMoringa, 102 (Devin), 5 to 2, third; Frohman. Time, 1:42J4. Six furlongs. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Montgomery, 113 (H.Martin). 1 to 3 won; O'Connell, 116 (W. Dean), 6 to 1, second; Sweet William, 102 (Woods), 15 to l, third; Pat Murphy, Wyoming, Bellicoso. Time. 1:16. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4. Five furlongs. Three-year-olds— Goal Runner, 109 (H. Martin), 11 to 29, won; Campus, 112 (Turner), 9 to 2, second; Whaleback, 112 (Hennessey), 16 to 1, third: Royal Fan, Wheat King, La Parasseuse: Peach Blosicm, Fortls. Time, 1:04;4. One mile, Selling, Four-year-olds and opward-Grevhurst, 109 (E^ggo't) 4 to 5, won; Kosemaid, 99 (Gray). 10 lo l. second; Lady Britannic, 104 (Wood8),13 to5, third; Durward, Schnitz, Reolla. Time, 1:44?^. Tiir<"e furlongs. Two-year-olds- Yellow Tail, 108 (Thorpe>, 3 to 4, won; Lich Katrine, 100 (W. H. Martin). 4 to 1, second; Innovator, 100 iMc- Nichols). a to 4, third; The Buffoon. Ice Drop, Nina, Lomond, Infinity. Time, 0:37>i. Five furlongs, Selling, Three-year-olds- Genua, 107 (Piggott), 4 to 5, won; Banewor, 107 (Thorpe). 7 to 2, second; The Fretter, Hi (Freeman), 2i to 1, third; Ann Page, Jennie BelJ, Gilt Edge, Doremug. Time, 1:03M. Five furlongs. Selling. Three-year-olds and upward— The Last, 106 (Powell), 4 to 5, won; Tony LlCttlzi, 113 (Flint), 15 to 1 second; Lomo, lOO (W. L. Martin), & to 1, third; Furia. Peliotto. Santa Lucia, Cya o, Zem Z(m, Oppinger. 'lime. 1:04^. Futurity Course, Selliog, Tljree-y ear-olds and upward— Mainstay. liO (H. scbieldst.3 lo I, won; Fig Leaf,103 (H. Martin), 6 to 1 second ;;sweet William, 109 (Plggoti), 2 to 1, third; B. Schrleber, Jim Bozeman, Major Cook, Kicardo, MaDzaoilia. Time, 1 14. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5. Six furlongs. Selling, F( ur-year-olds and upward— Don Gara, 11 (O. f-loan), 2 to 1, won; Grailly, 109 (Turner), 2 to 1, second; Grandezia' 109 (Hennessey). 20 to 1, third. Averlne, Ballverso, Robblns. Eventide, Goethe, Tobey, Billy McCioskey, Mischitf, Pelxotto. Time, 1:19. Six furlongs, Sellling, Four-year-olds and upward- Horatio, ll2 (Plggott), 3 lo 5. won; Sevov. 106 (Gray), Ih to I, second; Paul Krnger 100 (Fullehy). 1000 to 1, third ; UcFarlane, Peru II., Sclniillale, Simmons, The Plunger, Bessie Lee. Time, 1:18!^. Five furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds- Fev Hooker, 109 (Piggot), 6 to 5, won; Good Hope, lu2 (J. Woods). 3 tol, second; Malay. I05 (Thorpe), 10 to 1, third; Goal Runner, .luva, Nora Ives, Maud Gnagi. Time, 1:03. One mile. Selling. Three-ypar-olds-Duopralae. Il2 (Piegott), 7 to 1, won; Crossmollna, 107 (Thorpe). 3 to 5, second ; Ulm, 104 (J. Woods), a to 1, third; Master Buck, Sao Augustine, Peter Weber, lime, 1:46. Onemllf., Selling, Three-ye.ir-oldsand upward— Mamie G., 95 (Woods).' 2 tn 1, won; Dr. Bernavs, 92 ( McNichols i, 9 to 2. second; «tamlna, 80 ; J, Rellfi, U ',o 2, third; Elldad, Colonial Dame, Myth, Nonchalance. Time, 1:44. FntuT course, Selling, Four-r'^f^r-olds and upward— Coda. 107 (Gray) '' : :. "00 ; La Maroma, 108 u'lirgolt). 2 to 1, second; Rlcardo. 109 N'e':!^ 'to 2, third; F^-rmella, Aluminum, Don Luta, Uncle True, Jer- :i;erk),C'?leto, Byron Cross. Time, l:i6. Breeding Trotting Horses. "I don't think that they breed any better horses to-day than tbey did in the days of Flora Temple," aaid John Splan in discusBiog the speedy, light harneis horses in the eeaaon just closed. "This, on its face." continues the veteran driver, "may eeera a very rash statemeot, but an instant's re- flection will show you that I am perfectly right. You take the fast trotters of to-day and go back twenty years and you will find practically the same blood lines running in the famous ones, so it cannot be a question of breeding. To be sure, they are breeding more fast ones, but that is simply dne to the knowledge which has come with years. Personally, I believe that the extreme speed is largely due to the handling, conditioning and working of horses, together ftith the vast improvement which has been made in building and caring for tracks and also in the use of the bike sulky. "SuppoEe we go back to the first horae to beat 2:20, and that was Flora Temple, who was driven a mile at Kalamazoo io 1S59 in 2:19|. In those days they trained a horse by long, hard work on the road, fifteen or twenty miles a day being nothing. The trainer argued that this was the way to make muscle and no attempt was made to develop speed. Now^ instead of this tremendous work being asked of horses today, they are given comparatively light work and brushed a great deal to develop speed. It seems to me that results show the latter idea to be the correct one, for under the old system a horse was speedier after a winter's rest than he was at the close of the season. The reverse is true today. ''It is an iLteresting thing to run back over the list of horses which have made the American trotter the king of his kind. It took eight years before Dexter was able to cut Flora Temple's time by two seconds and a quarter, and it was then that Budd Doble became famous. Goldsmith Maid in '71 reduced the record to 2:17 and in '74 Budd drove her in Boston in 2:14, she then being eleven years old. Four years later, when Karus was eleven, I gave him a mark of 2:131^ at Buffalo. The next year St. Jolien was king of the trotting turf, and then Maud S. shot into fame by trotting in 2:11^. August 7, 1880. at Rochester; August 12th, Hickok reduced the record of St. Julien a half second at Hartford, and Sept. 18th, Maud 8. trotted in 2:10| in Chicago, The nest season she reduced that mark half a second. In 1884 J. I C. was the first horse to ever go a mile in 2:10, jThis he did Aug 1st, but he only held the record for one day, as Maud S^ trotted in 2:09| twenty-four hours later at Cleveland. The next year on the same track, when eleven years old she took her mark of 2:08|. In 1891 Sunol trotted a mile in 2:08|^ at Stockton Cal. This stood all that year, but Budd Doble added another world-beater to his string when be drove Nanc/ Hanks in 2:04 at Terre Haute. Two years later at Galesburg, Andy McDowell marked Alix 2.03J, and it seems to me that that time is apt to stand for several years before it is reduced by a trotter. "I know of no more striking illustration of the improve- ment in horse accoutrements than the fact that when Flora Temple beat 2:20 she pulled a sulky weighing 84 pounde, and McMann was warned that be was in danger of his life by getting up in such a light vehicle. When Maud S. and J. I.^C, made their marks they hauled a sulky weighing 38 pounds. When Alix made her record at Qplesburg, she was hitched to a 23-pound bike. 61 pounds lighter than the two- wheeled affair that Flora Temple drew. The improvements in caring for track and in conditioning and handling of horees are as well marked. The Ohioago Horse Market. About 6,000 more horses arrived in Chicago during 1898 than were ever recorded in any previous year. The total fcr the twelve months reached 119,000, of which number all but about 16,000 were reshipped, in the neighbsrhood of 25,000, or a fourth of the shipment?, going to foreign markets. Trade during the year was generally satisfactory, with aver" age prices the first six months somewhat higher than the close of 1897. Later in the season, however, pricBS reacted some and the market closed dull. The government demand for artillery and cavalry horses helped the market considerably, while the Eastern shipping demand was smaller than usual, owing to increased ship- ments from other markets. While receipts for 1898 were 5,0(i0 larger than ever before, shipments were about 6,000 smaller than in 1895, when 109,146 of the 113,195 received were reshipped. The quality of ofierings was poorer than usual, there be- ing a scarcity of strictly choice drivers, drafters, export chunks, and high stepping animals. Daring the year ex- porters purchased largely at $80 and $120 for chunks, and $140 ai-d $500 for drafters, - drivers, and high-steppers. Drafters sold as high as $337, and one team of 4,400-lb drafters went at $710. _ A UNIQUE turf organization has been formed by E A. Tipton, recently manager for Marcus Daly in Montana and one time secretary of the Lexington Association, and W. B Fasig, secretary of the Charter Oik Park at HariforH, Conn. A corporation will be formed, known as the Fasig-Tipton Company. It will engage in the sale of horses, but its specialty will be the management of races. It will take the responsibility and entire management of races whenever and wherever desired, whether at a big county fair or on the Eastern grand circuit. P. O. J. O. Stakes. The attention of horsemen is called to the fact that entries to the following [two-year-old stakes of the Pacific Coae Jockey Club close to day: The Ocean View Stakes, for fillies. Four furlongs, guar- anteed yalue $1,000. The Maluwansky Stakes, for colts and gelding. Four fur* longs, guaranteed value $1,000. The Androus Stakes, for two-year-olds. Four and a half furlongs, guaranteed value $1,000. The Olympic Stakes Handicap. Four and a half furlongs, guaranteed value $1,000. The Occidental Stakes, selling. Four Kud a half furlongs, guaranteed value $1,000. The Corrigan Stakes. Five furlongs, guaranteed value $1,500. The Schreiber Stakes, for colts and geldings. Five fur- longs, guaranteed value $1,000. The number of heats in the races to be 'given at Charter Oak Park next spring will be decided by the horsemten mak- ing entries. At a meeting of the directors of the association one or two of the parties interested were strongly in favor of making up a program of events with two in three heat races sandwiched in each day. One of the officials proposed cur- tailing the number of heats and there was some keen discus- sion on the subject. Both sides argued manfully, but there seemed no chance of an agreement being reached. A remark was made that all the horsemen were in favor of lessening the number of heats, "That's so," Andy Welch replied. "Let's leave it to them. If they want two in three heat races, let them vote that way when they make their entries and we'il give them. They can vote to have any or all the races in which they enter horses made two in three, and the majority carries the point." The suggestion met with imme- diate favor and it was so voted. "I think our plan will give the matter a fair test," said Mr. Welch recently. "Tha more I think it over the better I like it. It gives the horse- men a chance to voice their sentiment in the matter. I was in favor of mile and repeat races, but I like the idea of giving the horsemen a chance to decide for themselves much better. I think there will be quite a nutiber of votes cast in favor o f the change. We will have, say, fifteen races on the Spring program. I believe the horsemen will vote for making a least five of them two in three heats." A Two-YEAB-OLD, sired by Milroi, son of Guy Wilkes, and his dam by Prodigal, second dam by Stamboul, third dam by Nutwood, recently stepped a mile in 2:265 o^er a sticky track at Lexington. He is nominated in the Ken- tucky Futurity. It is estiipated that Alcyo, 2:10, may be campaigned next season. As the get of his sire have shown a remarkable capacity for training on, it is not uzilikely that with careful preparation the game eon of Alcyone may lower his reeord several Fcconds in the hands of a first class trainer. Coming Events. Jan. 10, 1899— San Francisco Fly-Casting Club, Regular meeting, 8 p. M. Assembly-room, Mills BIdg. After the Steelheads. The pioneers this season for the steelhesd fishing on Rus- sian river waters departed from this city last Saturday with light hearts and an eager anticipation of the royal battles promised in capturing the -jamey denizens of the famous northern stream. Among those who were in the party gath- ered at Duncan's Mills last Saturday and Sunday were H. C. Golcher, John Seibe, Walter D. Mansfield, Al Wilson, Fish Commissioner Alec T. Vogelsang, Chief Deputy J, P. Bab- cock, Manuel L. Cross, Capt. Watson, Ed. Everett, W. E, McFarland, Del Cooper, Mr. Stone and^jMr. Chase, who promptly packed their fishing tackle upon hearing that the bar was opened thus allowicg the fieh to run up the river and its tributaries to reach their spawning grounds. The river on Saturday afternoon was found to be low and clear, many fish which had already come in from the sea could be seen swimming around; various attempts were made to get a strike but the fi<)h would not respond to the allurements of the angler. However, the gentlemen, nothing loth, con- tented themselves, all Indications being then favorable, that the morrow's fishing would be prolific of sport and excite- ment and in this belief early retirement waited on early rising, but unfortunately in the silent watches of the night the noTth-east storm devoted itself to that section with the same strict attention to business that was noticeable all over the State — in the mornins Austin creek was high and its muddy waters were boomicg like s mill race; this fact put a decided veto on fishing, whereat the fall of the angling baromet'f'r indicated a degree of dicgast and disappointment which found only inadequate relief in an emphasis of expres- sion that should hare been heard to be properly appreciated* JanuAbi 7' 1899] ®iie ^veetisv c(xa> Svoxtfimtm, Notwithstanding; the condilioDS imposed by J. Pluvius, two of the sportsmen present were adsrenturoaa enoogh to brave the elements on Suoda?, they had their work for their pains, tbeir efforts were useless. Should the bar remain open this week and there be do rain to cause muddy waters, the conditions for Osbing to-day and to-morrow should be ex- cellent. The North Pacific Coast Railroad oflBcials deserve a great deal of credit for the eflorts they have been making to keep the river open. The outlook for good fishing this year is now first-class. The members of the Fly-Castiog Club are promised a treat on Tuesday evening next. After the regular business of the meeting is disposed of Judge Hunt will address the assembled sport. It goes without saying that bis Honor will present an unusually interesting topic to the attention of the audience. LATE GUN NOTES. The San Francisco Gun Olub. The local circles of the trap-shooting fraternity have recently been stirred up from center to circumference in such a strong manner that action was taken on Thursday evening by a representative body of sportsmen who have heretofore been identified, as members, with the various gun clubs, from the largest to the smallest. The result was the formation of the new gun club. For some time past comment has been made in regard to noticeable apathetic conditions of trap- shooting in and around San Francisco; criticism and sugges- tion for a more acceptable state of affairs has been loud and persistent but was apparently without avail. The organizi- tion of interior shooting clubs, under a district shooting association, particularly that of the San Joaquin Valley gun clubs and other defections from the principal state organiza- tion have been significant. Locnl dissatisfaction against some of the 'magnates" has grown stronger from day to day. The meeting held on Thursday evening was called to order by Phil B. Bekeart, who presided temporarily. Permanent organization was promptly eOected. the following board of oflScers being elected; Dr. F. J. Line, President; C. H. Shaw, Vice President; W. E. Murdock, Secretary-Treasurer; E. L. Schullz, Captain; D. Daniels, Herbert Kuliraan, H. L. Miller, J. Sweeney and E. Klevesabl, Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will report to the meeting to be held on Thursday evening upon the eligibility of several promising locations and attendant favorable conditions for the complete establishment of a club trap-shooting grounds, both for blue-rocks and live birds; which locations have been tendered the new club. The gentlemen identified with the new organization are well known sportsmen, many of them having time and again given individual and team perfor- mances at the traps which ranked high in ^kill with the shot- gun, their membership and endorsement of the San Francisco Gun Club is a strong argument in favor of the stability and successful career of what ultimately should be a most popular combination of sporting gentlemen. ^ The list of names on the roll of niembersbip is as follows : A. M Shields. H. Ricklefsoo, J. B. Coleman, H. Justins, W. C. Golcber, W. L. Dreyfuss, Edg. Forster, M. O. Feudner, A. J. Webb, G. H. T. Jackson. P B Bekeart, C. C. Nau- man, W. J. Hynes, L. J. Hazen, Paul E. Keller, J. Kull- man, J. X. De Witt, Thos. K. Bainey, N. H. Neusladter, Fred King, C. A. Haight, A. L. Weil, Elias M. Hecht, Fred fi. Greenebaum, E. N. Short, Al M. Cumming, P. McRae. Upon motion the Bbeeder aii^d Sfobtsmtan was unani- mously declared to be the cfiScial organ of the club. Oomlnsr Events. BENCH SHOWS. Jan. 4-7, 1899— Calilornia State Poultry and Kennel Club bench ibow. Sacramento. M. Coffey, cecretary. P. K. L. Rules, , 1898- Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club, San Jose. P. K. L. Rules. C. L. Harker. decretary, 8an Jose. Jan. 19-21, 1899— New Orleans Fox Terrier Club's show, New Orleans. Wm. Le Moaier, Secretary. Feb. 2l-2i. 1899— Westmiaster Kennel Club's twenty-third annual show, New York Jas. Mortimer, Secretary and Saperin tea dent. March 7-10, 1899— Eotterfly Assoeiaition's dog show, Grand Rapids, Mich. Miss Grace H. GriswoM, Secretary. March 14-17, 1899— St. Louis Kennel Club's show, St. Louis, Mo. March 21-24, 1899— Mascontah Kennel Club's show, Chicago. FIELD TRIALS. Jan. 16. 1899— United States Field Trial Club's Winter trials. West Point, Miss. W, B Stanford, secretary. Jan. 23, 1899-Chatnpion Field Trial Association's fonrlh annual field trials. West Point, Miss, W. B. Stafford. Secretary. Jan. 23, 1899— Pacific Coast Field Trial Club's sixteenth annual field trials, Bakersfield. Cal. J. M. KiJgarifl, secretary, San Fran- cisco. Feb. 6, 1899— Alabama Field Trial Club's third annual trials, Madi- son, Ala, T. H. Spencer, secretary. C0DR8INQ. January 7-8— Union Coursing Park. Regular meetings lerery Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening, 909 Market street. January 7-8— Ingle Ide Coursing meetings Park every Satur- day.Sunday and Holidays. Drawings every Fnday evening,909 Market street. Sacramento Show. Z Tbe third annual exhibition of the California State Poultry and Kennel Club opened on WedneEday morning in Armory Hall, Sacramento, tbe indications from the start promised a Buccesefol show. The ball is a far more comfortable and euitable one for a bench show than in the New Pavilion, where two previous shows were held. There is a larger entry o.'' dogs this year than last, also, and the dogs, as a whole are of a higher class than at the other two shows Sacramento is coming to the front more and the standard of the dogs exhibited by fanciers here is growing better, and will continue to do so year by year hereafter, is probable. Tbe Record-Union speaks of the entries in the benching exhibit as follows : In English setters, Sacramento owners, W. Wood shows his fine dog Princewood, J. F. Heenan shows J. O. Flakes, and Frank Kurpiosky shows Queen Thelma, 6ve fine puppies are also shown, C. C. Bonle entering Docwood, M J. Dill- man entering Dufcewood, E. H. Helms, California, and W. L. Willis, Frost, and W. B. True of San Jose enters Nora. In Irish setters the Sacramento entries are five dogs, as follows: F. B Adams, Conn, A, J. Vermilya. Ned V.. J. K. Brown, Mike T., John M. Simpensel has Aggie, and George E. Pierce, Swift, both Placerville entries and good doge. In Gordon setters Ehret Bros, of this city enter Echo Clinton and Clarewood, both first winners at the New York show, but rather larger dogs than are general favorites on this coast. Thev are fine specimens, however, Ppiig. entered by Kimball & Upson of ibis city, is the only Irish water spaniel entry, and he is a beauty and said to be a fine retriever. In pointers W. H. Eckhardt shows his black pointer Nig, a very fine specimen. George Neal of this city shows Queen N, a champion winner, and Mollie N , a puppy that is much admired by all the fanciers. John Neubauer of this city, shows Bessie M, w-th a fine litter of seven pups. The big dogs are a fine lot. Tb only mastifi is Dewey, a fine puppy entered by Carl Seaman of this city. In St. Bernards tbe Sacramento entries are: Mazzini Bros. Bernardina (roush coated) and Dewey and Vienna (smooth coated). L. J. Rower, Florin, enters Bessie Bernardo and Twin Peak Ksncels of San Francisco, Kirg Menelek, a magnificent rough coat, C. A. Smart, of Oibland, enters Pribcess Scheherszade and a fine St. Bernard pup. Fred Allen, of Walnut Grove, has a fine, smooth coat, Carino, in tbe novice clasp. In Great Danes there are four handsome animals. W. 8. Brown, of t-acramento, shows Marco, a remarkably good dog. The Twin Peak Kennels show Defender, who is a grand ani- mal, Ladv Ermine and Lady Londesbroiigh The judging commenced on Thursday morning, the awards will be announced in our next issue. Los An&reles Coursing. Under the auspices of the Agricaltural Park Club, cours. ing has gained an impetus and received the encouragement in the South that has placed it before a sport loving public in a position destined to reach a high standard. F. D. Black is the lessee and manager of the coursing park and much is due to his abilities in successfully conducting the meetings. The following communication from a prominent coursing official is of more than passing interest. Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 5, 1898. Editob Breeder and Sportsman. — Dear Sir: Oar Christmas meeting was a big success, and passed off very satis factoriiy indeed. Accept the thanks of tbe Club and Mr. Black personally for tbe assistance rendered in your valuable paper. Your letter offering to print coursing notes also re- ceived, and rest assured that we appreciate it, and will not abuse so valuable a privilege. In case tnat you should at any time come south, we will be very glad to entertain you, and will try to make your visit a pleasant one. Yours very truly, Wm. G. Tayloe, Sect'y Agricultural Park Coursing Club. Standards. FIELD SPANIEL (adopted by the American Spaniel Club)— Generd Appearance — Considerably larger, heavier, and stronger in build than the "Cocker;" the modern 'Springer" is more active and animated than the "Clumber,'' and has little of the sober sedateness characteristic of the latter. He should exhibit courage and determination in his carriage and action as well as livelinees of temperament, though not in this respect to tbe same restless degree generally possessed by the "Cocker." His conformation should be long and low more so than the "Cocker." Intelligence, obedience and good nature should be strongly evident. The colors most prelerred are solid black or liver, but liver and white, black and white, black and tan, orange, and orange and white are all legitimate Spaniel colors. Head — Long and not too wide, elegant and shapely, and carried gracefullv; skull showing clearly cut brows, but with- out a very pronoucced "stop;" occiput distinct and rising considerably above the set on of the ears; muzzle long with well developed nose, not too thick immediately in front of the eye and maintaining nearly tbe same breadth to the point; sufficient flew to give a certain Equareness to the muzzle and avoid snipiness or wedginesa of face; leeth sound and regular; eyes inlelligent in expression and dark, not showing the haw, nor so large as to be prominent or goggle* eyed. Ears — Should be long ani hung low on the skull, lobe shaped and covered with straight or slightly wavy silky feather. Neck — Long, graceful, and free from throatiness, taper- ing toward the head, not too thick but strongly set into the shooldeiB and brisket. Shoulders and Arms— The shoulder-blades should lie obliquely and with sufficient looseness of attachment to give freedom to the forearms which should be well let down. Legs and Feet — The forelegs should be straight, very strong and short; hindlegs should be well bent at the stifle joint with plenty of muscular power Feet bhould be of good size, with thick, well developed pads, not flat or spread- ing. Body and Quarlers— Long with welU-sprung ribs; strong, slightly arching Icins, well coupled to the quarters, which may droop slightly toward the stern. Coat and Feather — The coat should as straight and flat as possible, silky in texture, of sufficient densenesa to afl^ord good protection to the skin in thorny coverts, and moderately long. The feather should be long and ample, straight or very slightly wavy, heavily fringing the ears, back of fore- legs, between the toes, and on back quarters. Tail— Should be strong and carried not higher that the level of the back. SCALE OF POINTS. Head Kara Nect 5 I Shoulders aad Arma LegTHaad Feet 15 | Total 100 I Body and Qaartere 20 I Coat and Fealber 15 I Tall ,, 10 UOINQS IN DOGDOM. S^d Schultcs, of tbe Orpheum, says there is luck in odd numbers. His talisman just now is a litter of thirteen very beautiful Great Dane puppies outof Adgie by Defender. Ten of them are dog pups. The owner of a brood bitch which can be used as a foster mother for a litter due to whelp in a week or ten days, can make the necessary arrangements by communicating with tbe Kennel Editor of tbe Breeder and Sportsman. . r e recent breeding of the 6eld trial winning English setter Peach Mark to Champion Count Gladstone IV will probably be the last time that Ch. Count Gladstone IV will be bred to any bitch but those of the Verona Kennels. Arrangements for the field trials at Bakersfield on the 16th inst., are in a measure almost completed- Sportsmen within a few dats heard with regret the news that Colonel Arthur Merrimau will unavoidably be absent from the meeting. The names of C. N. PoEt, of Sacramento, Wm. Dormer and Geo. Richards have been mentioned to fill tbe office of judge and aesistants There are encouraging indications for a fair supply of birds, but it is reported that the tract selected for tbe trials will be poorly ofl in cover. Entries for the Members' Stake close to-morrow night. Tod Sloan has expressed a desire to become a member and is ready to enter two pointers in the Members* Stake. Gleam's Ruth and Countess K. will very probably be handled in Lhie stake by J. E. de Ruyter, Esq. There are 170 packs of foxhounds in England, ten in Scotland and twenty-tbree in Ireland. The Blackmoor Vale Kennels contain the-greatest number of hounds in any one pack, there being 180 bounds to be looked after and fed by the kennel huntsman of the pack. The Badminton, once known as the Duke of Beaufort's, numbers eighty couples, or 160 hounds, a large number surely, but still twenty below the top notch. I he average number of hounds to a pack seems to be about. fifty couples, but there are a few packs tfaat run as low as eighteen or twenty couples. That hare-hunting is a popular sport in England is proved by the number of packs of hounds kept solely for tbe purpose of hunting the hare, A list recently published in an Eng- lish sporting paper shows that there are 108 such packs in England, three in Scotland a-.d twenty-six in Ireland. All the above packs are known as "harriers," and are in a meas- ure undersized foxhounds to look at, tbe standards of the various packs being eighteen-inch, nineteen-inch, twenty- inch and in some few cases a little taller or slightly lees. There are also forty-seven so-called packs of beagles in Great Britain, the popular size seeming to be from fourteen to six- teen inches high. Included among these packs of beagles are a few packs of pure bassett hounds, twelve inches high, really diminutive hounds for hunting the big hares of that country, but dogs that are capable of affoidiog a vast amount of sport to the men who rjn with them in the field. Their merry cry is just as inspiriting to such men as the crash of music from a pack of foxhjunds whea they unkennel Rey- nard in a wood, while their busy way of spreading out when "checked," and puzzling out a trail that has been ''doubled," must endear them to any lover of bounds. The cost of keeping up a pack of hounds in England is not light. Take a pack that contains some fifty or sixty couples and that hunts four times a week. There is quite an outlay for food and for the services of a kennel huntsman and his force of helpers. Then there is the huntsman and two or three whippers-in, each of whom must have from one to two extra horses. Kennel Registry. Visits, Sales, Wtielps and Names Claimed published in tills column free of charge. Pleise use the following form ; VISITS S. Birkholm's R. C. St. Bernard bitch Lady Snnoks (Ch. California Bernardo — Nellie Bland) to Mrs. C. G. Saie'a King Menelek (Reglov — Empress Frances) December 1, 1898, Mr. Campbell's R C St Bernard bitch Eoima Claodina ( Lady Bute) to Mrs. C G Saxe's King Menelek (Reglov — Empress Frances) December 5lh, 1898, Miss Diamond's R C. St. Barnard bitch Bells of Maligny (Lord Hualpa — Lady Bute) to Mrs, C. G. Saxe's King Menelek (Reglov — Empress Frances) December 19. 1898. Mr. Van Arsdale's (Siskiyou) English setter bitch Peach Mark (Mercury— Betsy Mark) to Verona Kennels' Ch. Count Gladstone IV (Count Noble— Ruby's Girl) December 28, 29, 31, 1898. SALES Humboldt Kennels (San Francisco) sold a R. C. St. Ber- nard dog puppy by Alta Millo, 42,985 — Fanny of Hauen- slein, to J. Oalzel Brown, December 24, 1898 Humboldt Kennels (San Francisco) sold a R. C. St. Ber- nard dog puppy by Alta Millo, 42 985 — Fanny of Hauen- stein, to J. Schroder, December 24, 1898. WHELPS. Ed. Schulte'a Gieat Dane bitch Adgie (Lord Londesbrongh — Flora) whelped December 15, 1898, thirteen puppies— 10 drgs, 3 bitches — to Mrs. C G. Sixe's Dafender (Hector — Mabel S) December 15, 1898. Union Coursing Park. Entries end winning dogs, Sunday, January 1, 18!»9. INTHODUCTION STAKE— FIRST ROUND. F Mfran's False Flatterer beat Lowe A Tbooipson's PrI' ce Hal J J E'lmonds" Mo mine tJlory beat Curlls «t Soil's Cavalier Pasha Kenuelfa' Kirm Fri'nd bpat F Mnm.'a Unlden Russell Lowe & Ttiooip30o's Patria beat E t& R Scott's Lord Byron PUPPY STAKE— FIRST ROUND. Pasha Kennels' Rollcklnff Airs heat R E de B Lopez' Santa Inez Paiba Kennels' RlneH Around beat F Herrlnc'sSt Elmo Baimont Kennels' Betmuu't Bov beat Pasba Kennels' Recent Arrival H E de B Lope^' Saola Rita beat R Budil's Foremost 10 ©Ir^ '^veebs^ mtJr ^jcwi^mtxtu [January 7, 1899 RESERVE STAKE— FIRST ROUND. Pembroke Kennels' Petronlus beat Eclipse Kennela' Masterpiece H F Anderson's Crawlord Lad beat Paaba Kennels' Alameda Aenied Kennels' Bona Dea beat Haodj- & Smith's Daunlless foSite Kennels' Beauty Spot beat F C Mack's Blacfe Patti Handv & Smith's Victor neat tfimmon':^ & Donabue's Sylyanlte Kaher's Belle ot Moscw beat U & & Kennels' Dempsey Lass L Herbst's Revolver beat E Brader's Magnus D Croain's swiunerton beat Yosemlte Kennels' Lamplighter A L Austin's Trinket beat * Perry's Campapia G W Labusen's Precita Girl beat K G Poiner's Newsboy Aeneid Kennels' Van Clole neat J J E imoQc's Vida Shaw Pembroke Kennels' Sylvanus beat T J-Cranin's Maid OIBall G Whitney's Theroii beat T Gaffoey's Sir John Arnot Pembrolte Kennels' Mona beat Larkey & Rock's Hprculea Aenied Kennels' Maid ot Erin beai I P Halton's Tic Tac Kuchre Kennels' Lett Bower beat Vosemite Kennels' Wild Lass e H F Anderson's Crawford Braes beat Aeneid Kennels' Pre eoder W F Hobbs' Mercp May ran abye, Ski withdrew injured H F Anderson's True G ift beat G Labusen's Fireball J Conneli'sSeDorila beat Mission Keonejs Scarfpm J SegeerKon'3 White i hief beat Euchre Kennels' K'^sehud G &R Scott's Tocoloma beat T J Harrl igton's Lady Belle F Moran's Snapsb..t beat Pasha Kennels' Santa Alicia J Dennis' Interesting beat Pasha Kennels' Pocahontas J Connell's Log Bov beat Eclipse Kennels' Killaraey Lass J Jones' Galivan't beat A L Austin's Douglas Pembroke Kennels' Joy Bell's beat F Moran's Flying Faster T J Uronitfa Still Trying beat F Moran's Brilliant Entries and winning dogs, Monday Jannary 2, 1898. PUPPT STAKE-SECOND ROUND. Rollicking Airs beat Belmont Bay | Santa Rita beat Rings Aronnd FINAL. Santa Bita beat Rollicking Airs. INTRODUCTION riTAKE-SECOND ROUND. False Flatterer beat Morning Glory | Firm Friend beat Patria FINAL. False Flatterer beat Firm Friend. RESERVE STAKE-SECOND ROUND. Crawford Lad beat Petronias Left Bower beat Maid of Erin Beaoty Spot beat Bona Dea Crawf.ird Braes beat Mercy May Vicior beat Belle of Moscow Senorita beat rtue_Grit Swinnerton beat Revolver . Trinket beat Precita 'Sirl Sylvanus beat Van Cloie Theron beat Maria THIRD ROUND. Beautv Spot beat Crawford Lad 1 Crawford Braes beat Senorita Victor beat Swinoerton I Snap Shot beat White Chief Syvanus beat Trinket Joy Hells beat Log Boy Theron beat Left Bower I _ FOURTH ROUND. I Crawford Braes beat Snap Shot I Joy Bells a bye White Cbief beat Tocoloma Soap Sbot beat Interesliog Log Boy beat Gallivant Joy Bells beat Still ± lying Victor beat Beauty Spot Sylvanus heat Theron Victor beat Syivaaus FIFTH ROUND. I Joy Bells beat Crawford Braes FINAL. Joy Bells beat Victor. The money in the Reserve stake was divided as follows: W. C. Qlas- aon's Joy Bells, 3100; Handy <&Smiih's Victor, «60; W. C. Glasson's Syl- vanus and H. F. Anderson's Crawford Braes. |35 each; next three, §20 each; nextseven.fr2.50each;nextfoart en. }5 each. ihe money in the Introduc.ion Stake was divided as follows: J*. Moran's False Flatterer, (lOO; Pasha Keoue.'s Firm Friend, J60; J. J. Edmond's Morning wiory and Lome & Thompson's Patria.. |3U each. The puppy stake was won by B. E. de B. Lupez' Sania Rita, beating in the final Pasha Kennels' Rollicfeiog Al s alter an undecided course, and takiog first money, iio; Rollicking Airs, 12.0; Pasha Kennels' Ringa Around and Belmont Kennels' Belmont Boy, f7.50 each, Entries and winaing dogs, Monday, January 2, 1899. SAPLING STAKE— FOURTH ROUND. St Ellen beat Lesinglon, 9-7 | Warrior beat Miss Richmond, 8-4 FINAL. Warrior beat St Ellen. 12-10 PUPPr STAKE— FOURTH ROUND. FINAL. Shylock Boy beat Black Hawk OPEN STAKE— SECOND ROUND. Mlramonte beat Lady Herschel, 3-2 Glen Rosa beat Si Michael, 13-10 Susie beat rod Sloan, 17-12 Flyaway heat White Lily, 16-7 Rockat beat Rathbone, 8-5 Young America beat Koo Lawn, 8-6 Old Glory beat Lotiie M, 3-0 Rusty Gold beat 0 K Capital, 6-0 Commodore Nash beat Willful. 5-0 Leonora beat Pet Klrby, 15-7 Brilliantine beat Miss Grizzle, 22-C Hurricane beat Bendalong, 6-3 Flying Buck beat Crosspatch, 9-i Gien Chloe beat Torsida, 6-0 Labe Mupby beat Kerry Gow, 5-3 Royal Buck beat Lightfoot. 5 0 Forget b at Billy Gladstone. 8-2 Forg ve beat Silkwood, 5^*4-0 The dogs guarded in this round were Rathbone and Rocket. Young America and Koolawn, Forget and Billy Gladstone, Forgive and Silk- wood. THIRD ROUND. MIramonlebeat Glen Rosa, 5-1 I Hurricane beat Brilliantine- 6-i Susie beat Flyaway, 3-2 Flying Buck beat Gien (_ hloe. 7-6 Young America ^eat Rocket, 11-7 1 Forget beat Babe Murnhy, 22-5 Rusty Gold beat Old Glory, 5-3 I Royal Buck beat Forgive, 2-0 Leonora beat Commodore Nash, 7-5>5 I FOURTH ROUND. Mlramonte beat Susie, 5-2 1 Leonora beat Flying Buck, 17-9 Rusty Gold beat Young America, Hurricane beat Royal Buck. 6-3 3-5 I Forget ran a bye with Forgive FIFTH ROUND. Rusty Gold beat Moramonte, 8 0 I Hurricane had a bye with Susie Forget beat Leonora, 23-6 | SIXTH ROUND. Forget beat Hurricane, 12-0 I Rusty Gold ran a bye with Las Palm as Rusty Gold beat Forget, 19-1. The prizes In the open stake were divided as follows: D. J. Healey's Rusty Gol'i, tllO; J. P. Thrift's Forget. |73; E. & E. Kennels' Hurricane, f-50; next two, ?10 each; the next four, ?30each; next nine,f20 each; next eighteen. ?9eich. Th" money in the sapling stake was divi ed as follows: E. Baumelsters Warrior. ?35; Connell Bros.' St. Ellen, ?20; White Earth Kennels' Lex- ington and the Miio Ken -els' MissBichmond, ?12.50 each: next four, JS each; next seven. (4 each, T he money in the puppy stake was divided thus: E. & E. Kennels' Shylock Boy. S50; Dillon* ReiUy's Black Hawk. ;f30; next three, 310 each; next six, {5 each. In all fl,065 was paid out at this meeting to the various winning owners. Ingleside Coursing Park, Entries and winning dogs, Saturday, December 31, 1S98. SAPLING STAKE— FIRST ROUND. Milo Kennels' Rocs Island King beat J Shea's Firenzi II Pembroke Kennels' Terronite beat O H Hoag Jr's Si Rose O'Connell Brothers' St Ellen beat Milo Kennels' MUs Babbit James Moonev's cjiteot Treasure beat M Tieruau's Mary Ann While Earth Kennels' Lexington beat J Kennedy's Night Time J Kennedy's Ever Sure beat ■-'Connell Bros' Mary Pi-asant James Dean's Belie of Anderson beat E Burmeisier's Winning Ways O H Hoag Jr's Brlndle Rose beat C W Wermlngion's Kitty Pa^ha E BU'meister's Warrior beat J H Harrison's Hot Haste D J Healey's Maggie N beat White Earth Kennels' Loiterer D J Healey's Grenada beat J Kennedy's Wide West J O'Shea'3 Tiger Lily beat Vina Kennels' Pedro Milo Kennels' Miss Richmond beat J Farlej's Cadh Day D Hooper's Minnie H beat Kelly & idandi's Ripley Boy Kelly & Hanley's Biby King beat H H Gray's Terronite SECOND ROUND. Warrior beat Maggie N Tieer Lily beat Grenada Miss Richmond beat Minnie H Baby King beat Ripley Boy i n a by e Rock Island King b^at Terronite St Ellen beat r-ilent Treasure Lexington beat Ever Sure Belle of Anderson beat Brindle Rose I PUPPY STAKE— FIRST ROUXD, E M Kellog's Lady Oilmore beat Durnefn & Collett's Colonel Dan J Murnane's (nm) Wolfe Tone beat E V Cheveriek's Nancy Lee White Earth Kennels' Lo)alty beat E M Keliegg's Iowa Boy H A Deckeiman'a Prince George beat T i Croniu's Arab Dillon & Reilly'a BiacK Hawk beat J P Thrift's St Mary W J Jonts' Rustan beatT cox's Hair Brain T Hare's Scout beat T Hall's Florence N Captain Clarkson's Conqueror beat W O Kilmer's Fair Florence E & E Ke nelb' shylock Boy beat J Kerrigan's Lalla Rooka F Hall's Miss Skyoall beat J McGralb's ^ hlte Wtdge J McCormick's VFc^dbine beat W J Jones' Lady Marlon T Sullivan's Maid of the Hill beat W J Jones Prince Jerome SECOND ROUND, Lady Gilmore beat Wolfe Tone I Conqueror beat Scout Prince Georg-- b-at Loyalty Shviocii Boy beat Miss Skyball Black Hawk beat Rustan | Maid of the Hill beat Woodb ne Entries and winning dog?, Sunday. January 1, 16S9. SAPLING STAKE— THIRD ROUND. St Ellen beat Rock Island King Lexington beat Bell ot Anderson I Warrior beat Tiger Lily I Miss Richmond bbat Baby King PUPPY STAKE— THIRD ROUND. Prince George beat Lady Gilmore I Shylock Boy beat Maid of Hill Black Hawk beat Cjnqueror | OPEN STAKE- FIRST ROUND. Busseil & Wilson's Lady Rerschel b=at W Cramer's Jersey Lily P J G Keooa's Mira Monte beat T Erophy's Jim H V J Thrift's St Michael bpat P J G Kenua's Black Lock Eussell &■ vvilson's Glen Hosa beat A Van Den Burgh's American Eagle A JohtiSDu's I od Sloan beat E Burmeister's War Lloud P Butler's Susie beat H. A Deckeiman's Royal Oak P J H Kenua's Flvaway bi^at A Johnson's Mountain Beauty J McCoimick's While Lily beat 4 Quill*r's Chicupee J Snea'a Katbboue beat J Eagau's Mayflower J shea's Y'.ung American beat P Brooby's Benicia Boy P J G Kenna's Rocket beat o J Olsen's sunburst D Hooper's Koo Lawo leat M Nolan's Buckeye H A Deckeiman's Old Glory beat A Massey'a Hattel Whit- Eartli Kennels' Louie M beat J Fitzpalrick's Free Silver Boy D J Healy's Busty Gold alter an undecided beat Penelope Kennels' Laa Paimai Hurley & Keilly's O K Canilftl beat J Dean's Gladiator Joe Perry's commodore Nash beat E Burmeister's O'Grady A Wetmore's Willful beat W Cramer's Report Eclipse Kennels' Leoo-'ra beat J Dean's Moondyne IT H A Dtckelman's Pet Klrby beat M Allen's Mi~s Alice T L'igan's MiftR Grizzle beat P Brophy's Hanlord J Dean's Brilliautine beat P Hernn'a Martha Washington D Hooper's Bendali.ng beat White Earth Kennels' Soubrette E & E Kennels' Hurricane beat Hurley & Rellly's Master Mat P J G Keona's Flying Buck beat W Jones' Canadura H A Deckeiman's Glen Chloe beat Eclipse Kenne's' Diana Eclipse Kennels' Cmsspatch beat While Earth Kennels' Mystic Maid Ford & Duffy's Torairlo beat I L Sear's Beauty T A Fai ling's Babe Murphy beat T J renin's Iron Duke Captalr Ciarksou's n erry Gow alter an undecided beat I L Sears' Hot Siutt P J n l,>nna's Royal Buck beat J I O'Brien's Statesman A ?fa' py'e Ligbtfooi beat Larkey & Bock's Liberty Bell I ■^'l•' t's Forget beat P J g Ki-nnt.'3 Rocklln Beil '■ i I 'I's Forgive beat Larkev v ^m^mmt* LATONIA JOCKEY CLUB (RACIHC DEPARTMENT OF THE UTONIA AGRICULTURAL AND STUCK ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED.) Stakes For Spring and Fall Meetings 1899 and Fixed Events For Spring Meeting 1900. STAKES TO CLOSE SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1899. SPRING MEETING 1899. STAKES TO CLOSE JANUARY 14, 1899. THE CLTPSETTA STAKES— For Allies two years old. S5 to accompany the nomination; S15 ftdaitional to start : S7C0 added, of which SICO to the second and 550 to the third. Winners of a sweep- stake of the vaine of S900 to carry 3 lbs. ; of two of any valne, 5 [bs. ; of three or more of any value 7 ,to extra Non-winners of a sweepstake allowed 3 lbs., and if aach have not won three races, 5 Iba. ; two iaces, 8 lbs.; maidens, If never placed in a sweepstake, 12 lbs. Five furlongs. THE H AJIOIjD STAKEg— For colts two years old. So to accompany the nomination ; £4o addi- tional to start- S7C0 added, ut which SlOO to thesecond and350 to the third. Winners of a sweepstake nf the value of 8900 to carry 3 lbs. ; of two of any valne. 5 lbs.; of three or more of any valae, 7 lbs. estra. Non-winnera of a sweepstake allowed 3 lbs., and it sneh have not won three races. 5 Iba. ; two races, 8 lbs. : maidens, if never placed in a sweepstake, 13 lbs. Five farlongs. THE SENSATION STA3B1ES— For two-year-olds. SIO to accompany the nomination; S90 addi- tion to EtarfSlCOO added, of which S200 to second and SlOO to the third. Winners of a Fweepstake of the valae of 8900 to carry 3 lbs.; of two of any valne or one of 31,500,5 lbs : of three or more of any valne. 7 lbs extra Those not having won a sweepstake allowed 3 lbs., and if sneh have not won three races, 6 ibe -two races, 9 lbs ; maidens, if neverplaced in a sweepstake, 12 lbs. SLx furlongs. THE LATONIA SPRING PRIZE— A handicap for three-year-olds. 95 to accompany the nom ination; S50 additional to start : 51,200 added, of which 8125 to the second and S75 to the third Weights to be announced three days prior to the race. Winners after publication of weights to carry 5 lbs. extra. One mile and an eiglith. THE TOBACCO STAKES — A selling sweepstake for three -yea r-oli^ and upward 85 to accompany the nomination; S45 additional to start; STCO added, of which 3100 to tbe second and S50 to the third. Those entered for S3, COO to carry weight for age. Allowances: 1 lb. for each 5:200 to S2.000; 1 lb. for each 310O to S30O; 2 lbs. for each SlOO to SJOO- Starters to be named with sailing price through the entry bos the erening before the race at the osoal time ol closing. One mile. THk decoration handicap— For three-year-olds and npward. $10 to accompany the nomination; S90 additional to star'; Sl,-5C0 added, of which 8200 to the second and SL 0 to the third. Weights to appear three davs prior to the race. Winners after the publication of weights to carry 5 lbs. extra. One mile and an eighth. THE CINCINNATI HOTEL HAJNDICAP— For three-year-olds and upward, S-5 to accom- pany the nomination; S50 additioual tosfart; Si. 200 added, of which -9125 to the second and S7o to the third. Weights to appear three days prior to the race. Winners after the publication of weights to carry 5 lbs. extra. One mile and. a sixteenth. FALL MEETING 1899. STAKES TO CLOSE JANUARY 14, 1899 THE KIMBALL STAKES— For colts two years old. S5 to accompany the nomination ; S15 ad- ditional to start- S700 added, of which SlOO to the second andS50 to the third. Winner? of a sweepstake of the valne ot SL.OOO to carry 3 lbs. ; of one of SI 000 or two of any valne. 5 lbs. ; of three of any valne, "? lbs extra Those not having won a sweepstake alllowed 5 lbs., and if such have not won three races since Jaly 1. S lbs.; maidens that have not been placed in a sweepstake, 12 lbs. Sis furlongs. THE ZOO ZOO STAKES — For fillies two years old. S5 to accompany the nomination; S45 addi- tional to start- S700 added, of which SlOO to the second and S50 to the third. Winners of a sweepstake of the valne o'fSl.OCO to carry 3 lbs.; of two of any value, o lbs.; of three of any value, 7 lbs. extra. Non- winners of a sweepstake allowed 5 lbs., and if sneh have not won four races, -8 lbs.; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstake. 12 lt)S. Six farlongs. THE KENTUCKY CENTRAL STAKES— For two-year.olds. Soto accompany the nomina- tion: S45 additional to start; S700 adaed, ol wblch ?10u to the second andSoO to the third. Winners of a sweepstake of the value ot 81,000 to carry 3 lbs ; of two of any value. 5 lbs,; of three of any value, 7 Iba. extra. Non-winners of sweeps-afce allowed 5 lbs . and if such have not won three races since July 1, 8 lbs. ; maidens 10 ibs., and if beaten and not having been placed in a sweepstake at the meeting, 15 lbs. One mile. SPRING MEETING 1900. STAKES TO CLOSE JANUARY 14, 1899. THE LATONTA DERBY -For thrpe-y ear-olds (foals of 1S?7), at SlOO each. S50 forfeit, S15 if de- clared on or before August 1, 1899 S30 if declared on or before April 1, 1900 (monev to accompany declaiationa or they will not be accepted): 3 -.500 added, of whicti ?-!00 to tbe second and Siro to the third. Winners of a sweepstake in 1900 of the valne ot Si.i^OO, 3 lbs.; of two su^b or one of S3.000. 5 lbs estrt-. Non winners of a sweepstake in 1900 allowed 5 lbs., and if not placed in a sweepstake, 8 lbs.; maidens. 12 lbs. One mile and a half. THE HIMYAR STAKES— For three-year-olds (foals of 1S97). at 8100 each. S50 forfeit. SIO if de* Glared on or before August 1, 1899, S20 if declared on or before April 1,1900 (money to accompany declaration or they will not be accepted). §1,500 added, of which €300 to second and ?100 to third. Winners of a sweepstake in 1900 of the value of 61.500 to cflrry 3 lbs.; of two of any valne or one of Si.500, 5 Ibs. extra. Tboae that have not won a sweepstake in 1900 allowed 7 lt» . and if b aten and not having been placed in a sweepstake, 10 lbs.; maidens, 15 lbs. One mile and an eighth, THE LATONIA OAKS— For fillies three years old (foals of 1897). "t S 00 each. S-50 forfeit. SIO i declared on or before August; 1, 1^90. S20 if declared on or before April l, 1930 declarations to be accom- panied with the mnuey or tney will not be accepted. ?1.2.tO added, of which gjoO to second and SICO to third. Winners of^a sweepstake in 1900 of the valne of S2.ecO and winners of two sweepstakes in that year of any value to carry 5 lbs. extra Those not having won a sweepstake in 1900 allowed 5 lbs., and if not placed in a sweepstake, S lbs. ; maidens. 12 lbs. One mile and. a quarter. ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO E. C. HOPPER, SECRETARY, COVINGTON, KY. New Louisville Jockey Club. FOR THE SPRING MEETING OF 15 DAYS, II STAKES, MAY 4-20. THE DEBUTANTE STAKES— For twc-year-o!d 61iiea. 55 to accompany the nomination; S'iO additional to start. The valne of the race to he $1,300. of which 3200 to second and SlOO to tbird. Winners of a sweepstakes to carrv 3 Ibt. ; of two, 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Four farlongs. THE WENONAH STAKES — For two-year-old colts and geldinEB ga toacjompany the nomination; S5C ad-lilionai to start The value of the race to be SI.--00, of which S20O to second and SlOO to third Winners of a sweepstake to carrv 3 lbs. ; of two, 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Four and a half furlongs, THE JUVENILE STAKES— A selling sweepstakes for two- year olds So to accompaDv the LOmination ; S50 additional to start The value of the race to be SI. 250, of which S2i0 to aec-ond and SlOO to third Those entered to be sold f r S^.SiO to carry weight for aee Allowances: 2 Ifs. for each 82=0 to SI oQ^j; 1 lb. lor each SICO to S800; 2 IbB. for each SICO to S300. Five farlongs. THE BLUEGRASS STAKES— For three-year-olds that have not won a sweepstakes or two races urior to the closing of this stake. I S5 to accompany the nomination: S50 additional to s art. The valne of the race to be £1.300. of which ?2liO to secood and S'OO to third. Weight. 1 12 lbs. Winners of a sweepstakes or of two races after Jan. 16, 1S99 (selling parses excepted), lo carry 5 lbs. extra. Maiden? allowed S ibs. Six and a lialf farlongs. THE MADAMOISELLE STAKE'^— A selling sweepstakes for three-year-old fillies. S5 to accompany the nomination: S50 addi- lional to start- The valne of the stakes to be Si.SOO. of whicb S200 to f-eciind and SlOO to third. Those entered to be sold for ?3.000 to carry weight tor age. Allowances; 3 Ib^. for each 8500 to S .000; 2 lbs. for each S250 to ?1,000: 2 lbs. for each SlOO less Seven furlongs. THE PREMIER STAKES— For three-year-olds. Si to ac- company tbe nomination; S50 additional to S'art, The valne of the race ro be 31,300. of which S200 to second and SlOO to third. Winners in 1S93 of a race of S3,000, 5 lis.; of two sneh, 7 lbs. extra. Others, non-winners at any time of three sweepstakes of 5300 allowed o Ite.- of twosweepj-takesor ren races ot any valne. s lbs.; of one sweepstake or six races of any valne, 12 lbs.; maidens. 20 lbs. One mile. THE LOtri^iTlLLE HANDICAP.— For three-vear-o'ds and opw»rd SIO to arcomi anv The nomination: ?.50 additional to start. The valne of the race to be" SI. ='00. of which S200 to sf-cono and JlOOto third. Weights TO appfar three davs prior to tbe day of the race Winners of a race other than a selliig purse, after weights are posted, 5 lbs. extra. Mile and one-sixteentli. THE FRANK FEBR STAKES —A selline sweepstakes for three-year-olds and upward. 8^ to acrompany the nominatinn: S50 additi'inal 10 start. The valne of tne race lo be S1.300. cf which SiOO to second and SlOO to third. Those entered not to ne sol ' m carry o ibs extra; if for S3 I 00. weieht for age. Allowances: lib foreaeh, 5250 toS/.OOO; lib. for each glOO to 51,003; 2 lbs. for each SlOO to S500. One mile. Kentucky Derby, $6,000; Clark Stakes, $4,000, and Kentucky Oaks, $3,000, Will Also Be Run at this Meeting. Address all Communications to the Secretary, CHARLES F. PRICE, Secretary, Louisville, Ky. Racine! Racing! CALIFORNIA JOCKEY GLOB RAGES WINTEB MEETING 1898-99. TUESDAY, DEC. 27 to JAH. 7 Iflclusife AT Oakland Race Tract Racing MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Five or More Races Each Day. Ferry Eoat3 Leave San Francisco at 12 m. and 12:30. 1, 1:30. 2, 2:30 and 3 p. m., coaneciing with trains Bt'ipplDg at the entrance ot the trac£. Ray yoor ferry tickets lo Shell Mound. Returning, Trains Leave ihe Track at iAa and 4:45 p. M, and immediately after ihe last race. THOMAS H, WILLIAMS JR., President, B B. MILROT, Secretary. PaciilG Coast Jockey Club INGLESIDE TRACK HANDSOMEST IN AMERICA THE PBIDE OF CALIFORNIA. nVH OB MOKE EA0E5 DAILY.RAIN OK SHIHE JANUABY 9 TO JANUARY 21. Trains leave Third Street Station at 12:45 and 1:15 p. M. Bound Trip Tichets 25 Centg. Electric Cars on Mission and Kearny Streets every three minutes. ADMISSION F. H. GBEEIf. S. N. Sec'y. $i.oo ANDKOUS, Pres. CHOICE BROODMARES AT AOGTION Friday, Jan. 13, 1899, at 10 a. m. Killip & Co, Live Stock Anctioneers, annonnce the sale on the above date, at their salesyard, comer Van Xess Avenne and Market street, San Francisco, of tbe fol- lowing twelve choice thoronghbred broodmares, the property of W. O'B. Mac- don ongh, Esq. J0XGLEU3E, by Alarm— imp. Presto by Pretender. Stinted to Dr. Nave, son, of Prince Charlie. DIZZY BLONDE (dam of Sir Reel), by Cbillicothe— Lady Harper by Endorser. BUD (dam of Cadean). by Glee more— Blossom by Ballnbeel Stinted to Dr. Nave. MERCEDES, by imp. Young Prince— Piney Lewis by Longfellow. Stinted to St. Carlo. PRINCESS IDLE, by Prince of Norfolk- Lizzie Idle by Wildidle. Stinted to Dr. Nave. IMP. MIRANDOLA. by Jolly Friar-Miranda by Earl of Dartry. Stinted to Dr. Nave. ELIZA, by Norfolk— Mary Wade by Woodburn Stinted to Dr. Nave. NAMOEA, by imp. Sir Modred— Nana by Virgil. Stinted to Dr. Nave. FLORA, by Joe Hooker— Illnsion by Alarm. Stinted to Dr. Nave. KOsi-IULOTTIE. by KoaciQsko— Eelottie by imp Brigadier, atinted to St. Carlo. SUNLir (dam of Sunrise. Don Carrillo and Morinel), by ilonday— Lillie Reis by LongffeUow. Stinted to St. Carlo. VIOLA, by Himyar— Vitality by Victory. Slimed to St. Carlo. SALE POSITIVE AND WITHOUT RESERVE. KILLIP & CO , Live Stock Auctioneers, 11 Montgomery St., San Fianclsco. 14 ®tj^ !^veetiev mt& §:p0vt&immu [January 7, 1899 xts:e3 EXCELSIOR" (Black Powder Load) Selby Loads 'CHALLENGE" "ARGONAUT" "SUPERIOR" "GOLD DUST' (Smokies 5 Loads) E. I. Du Pont d6 Nemours & Go. 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Leonard, St, Carlo, etc. Toial wioniogB ol pro- (.Fusee Hermit (Winner of Derby, 1S67, sire of St. Blaise, Der'y 18-3, of Shot- over, Derby, 1S68. etc.. etc ) Ne'wininster f Toucbstone J (St. Leger, etc) (Camel • j Banter (Winner of the i>p„awinrr 1 ^''- =*yntax St. Leger and sire of Lord Clifden {St. Lfger), Her- mit, etc.) Seclabiuu (DoncaBier Cup 4 ' times) r Tadu fDam of Kan-5_-. o«ilnii U^owl taka sire of ^ "*'** seiiou I u^n^ Black Venus, 2 yr. imS.) f Marsyas ■ ■ (Sire of f-ieorge j walibran i Whisker (Derby Frederi cfe. ''*\*H^'^rn"K;-i«Q\ J Garcia r Orlando I (Winner of Der'y) Ion Palmyra Belle Dame Toucbstone Vulture geny ap roo.ooo) to date Magnetic (Sister to Magnetizer fTurf Stakes, lode- peudence Stakes; sire of Dpmagogue. Jack of Spades. Woodvine, etc.]: Maenate [Sapphire Stakes, Autumn Stakes, Algeria Stakes, etc ] ; Ma- gian [Doncaster Stake, Withers Stake, etc]; and MasberL2d to Po- tomac], Futurity, etc.) (Dam of Can- , dlemas, the sireot ^ Martimas, Futurity 1898. Also dam of Gobang and gran dam of Matchb ox, Derby, 1894) Imp. The Ill-Used (Sire of H is Highness. Fu- tuty.hesireof Jean iSeraud, winner of $63 000 as a 2-year-old in 1S9S.) Derby. 1871) Vesuvienne., 2d in Derby, 1! iGl-^'-t"- |?r^e° *^— lE^'brrgillaa™ of Merry Hamp- ton (Derby 1887). 8th dam of St. Friesquln (1st 2,000 es.. 2d Derby, 189S) (The Baron (St. f Stockwell i Leger) Breada!bane...J (St. Leger and ( Pocahontaa (Broi'r to Blalri 2,000 Guineas) Athoi, win- [,Blink Bonny .... J Melbourne ner of the (Derby and Oaks) } Queen Mary Derby, 1861. and St. Leg'r) ( Chanticleer . £llennire„ \ (lEIlerdale Magnetism ) (Uam of 4 staked winners) 1 f Kingfisher ■ (Winner of the Belmont, Travers and Cbampa g n e Stakes) I* Lexington (Greatest Ameri- I can sire) i Imp, £ltham ^ Lass .... Irish Birdcatcher Whim Lanercost Dau. of Tomboy Boston Alice Cameal I Kingston } Dau. of Pyrrh- us I. fAnoandale (by Touch St on e) CImp.Balro-wnieJ Half-brother 1 I Half-brother toi to Alice Haw- (.Attraction ■{ Blink Bonny) | thome (Dam of At- I \. Queen Mary tractive, Af- Limp. Maud | Stockwell (Der'y) finitv, Charm (Dam of Tele- } Countess of Al gram. Maadi- na, Alarm, be Eire of Himyar, he sire of Dom- ino LFuturity] winn'r $200,000) Sixth dam. Sister to Hornsea, by Veloeipede 7th dam byCerebus 8th dam. Miss Cranfield, by Sir Peter 9ih dam by Pegasus 10th dam by Pavmaster 11th dam, Pomona, by King Herod 12th dam. Caroline, by Snap 13th dam by Eegulas llth dam by Hip, and on to the 19lh dam, a Royal mare. and Aspira- tion) bermarle (by Lanercost) Will be permitted to serve Ten Mares besides his owner's for the coming season, ^ezrzXXS, SXOO O^Sll. at time of service or at time of removal of the mare. 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Us thorougVi efficiency is proven under ■tU circumstances as a safe and sure fence to turn cattle, horses, hogs and pigs. ^ EVtRY ROD GUARANTEED. INVESTIGATE the merits ot tlie AMERICAN FENCE at our agency in your neiivest town. If you can't find such an agency, write U3 for com- plete catalogue and _ we will see j'ou are ^^^^^^^^^^^j^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^S^iZ o.upplied. AMERICAN FIELD FEflCE, Regular Style, stays 12 or 6 ins. apart. AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE CO. Sr^o"^|! CHICAGO, ILL. Pacific Coast Office : GEO. H. ISMON, Agent, 2»5 PBEMONT ST. San Francisco Vol. XXXIV. No. 2. No. 22>i GEARY STREET. SAN rRANCISCO, SATTTEDAY, JANUARY 14,1899. SUBSCRIPTrON TBCREE DOLLARS A YEAR DIRBOTUM AS A SIRE. The Ohampion Has Ail the Qaaliflcations That a Speed Producer Requires. Sax Franqsco, Jan. 10, 1899. Editor Breeder and Sportsman : — I notice that a disposition has been manifested in certain quarters to belittle the champion trotting stallion, Directum, 2:053^. I do not know that he needs any defense, and certainly I have no more call to defend him than that I honestly believe in him as a great aire of speed and gameness, as he has all the qaalifications required. He has been assailed, not altogether openly, and from some of the sources detraction comes with particularly bad grace. It is diflficult for me to imagine upon what grounds Directum's quality as a sire of speed can be questioned. Surely his capacity has never been meas- ured. He has proven himself a racehorse of the rarest speed and of indisputable gameness and stamina. He is sired by a horse of rarest qualities and from a great family, his dam, Stemwinder, a uniform speed producer, by "Venture, 2:27, one of Belmont's best sons. William- son's Belmont was a sire of great race horses and brood- mares. I must quote Monroe Salisbury and 0. A. Hickok as saying ; "Directum was, without a doubt, the greatest four-year-old and stallion, also as fast as any trotter ever foaled." It is strange what an amount of prejudice many persons can entertain who are owners of stallions, and this feeling is taken up by persons, localities and by sections of country. I believe Directum will be a valuable horse in the stud and sire of extreme speed, as he has all the qualifications, with the vitality. not to be a failure. It is strange how men without any reason or facts escept their dictum can say that Directum will not produce speed. Time only can tell In my studies of the anatomy of Directum, I soon satisfied my- self that he possessed all of the natural qualifications required for a producing sire of speed: brain, physical conformation and nerve force. Anything that was asked of him to do, he could do quicker, and with more grace than any horse I ever saw (at all times he would impress one as having nearly brain enough to be sent to the United States Senate As I am only a student on the breeding of the speedy harness animal, I cannot say that I fully indorse the theory of a developed and campaigned stallion, as I well know of sires of extreme speed wbose speed was never developed, if they ever possessed it. My friend, Mr. Wm. B. Fasig, belietes and advocates that a horse bred to trot and cannot trot, cannot trans mit and produce a power he does not himself possess. I will not discuss, however, the theory of developed sires and dams as both sides of that controversy have a large array of facta. Wtaen I began with the horse I first commenced studying the anatomy of the speedy and slow animals. I soon discovered the kind of muscles and joints re- quired for extreme speed, and for a stallion to sire ex- treme speed he must possess these qualifications : good breeding, brain, physical conformation, nerve force, shoulder and stifle action. Long ago I realized that a great dam was very important to a stallion expected to transmit uniform speed. She must possess great qualities, but oi a different kind. Brain, breeding, gait, conformation, muscles, joints are different than you find in a great sire of extreme speed. The qualifications ^^>. ' be opposite. I am of the opinion that if Directam had never trotted better than 2:40 he would sire ex- treme speed, as he has all the essential qualifications required of a sire. Nothing but death or a lack of an opportunity can stop him. I notice that several dailies and turf journals state that I said there are half a dozen men in California who would have given more than $20,000 for Directum had they known he was for sale. Now, Mr. Editor, to have this statement correct, I ask that the word "California" be stricken out, as it would give me heart failure to see the person here in Califor- nia who would pay ^20,000 fo- any stallion. The spirits of Stanford, Cook, Hobart, Corbett and others have crossed the great divide. The gentleman who owns Directum bought .him from the Green estate and that sale gave the whole trotting horse business a new im- petus. It made not only the Green estate a good sale, but it awakened a new interest all over the land. There are but a few enterprising gentlemen like W. E. Spiers; it would be better if there were more of his spirit. Such gentlemen should meet with wide and generous encour- agement, rather than back-capping. Directum, to my notion, is without doubt, one of America's greatest un- tried entire horses and I do not expect to see his equal in my day. I have great faith in McKini.ey, 2:111^; Nutwood Wilkes, 2:161^; Silver Bow, 2:16)^; Stam B., 2:111^; Zombro, 2:lli^; Monterey, 2 :09J^. and other stallions in this State, and do not think Californians will make many mistakes if they breed their best and soundest marea to any of these high-class stallions, as speedy, good-gaited, handsome, good-headed animals are very scarce and the demand for such is now greater than the supply. Yours respectfully, SiiniEL Gamble. Hawaiian Horse and Mule Trade. Mr. A. H. Rooker, who returned from a trip to our new possessions, the Hawaiian Islands, this week reports that he made a very successful shipment of mules and horses and sold them at a fair profit. The trade, however, is being overdone as many animals are being sent there of a description not in demand on the Islands, and the consequence is that they are often sold at an actual losa. M-. Eooker instances the case of a dealer who is there now with a shipment of Missouri males, all nice animals, but not just the kind that the sugar planters want. Up to the time Mr. Rooker left but four of those animals had been disposed of The kind of mule which meets ready sale is the one which is purchased by the Government here — a big boned animal, with small head, weighing from eleven to twelve hundred pounds, and oE good color. Many horses and mules are raised on the Islands but they are small and animals bred there for some reason fail to grow large, even though bred from imported animals of good size. There is a fair demand for 16-hand, well-built, but light limbed horses that are able to draw a hack or surry over the roads at a good rate of speed, but the demand is not great. Good mules of the kind desired bring from $100 to $150 at the Islands and good horses about the same. Horses are all shipped by sailing vessels from here, the trip requiring two or three weeks. Jack Cdrry is wintering at Mt. Sterling, Ky., where he has Surpol 2:153^ and Robert G. Stoner, his M. and M. candidate. His stable of about twenty head will be shipped to St. Joseph, Mo., February Ist, DEATH OP JAMBS DU3TIN. The Wei] Kno^wn Trainer Passes Away "With the Old Year at His Home In Maine. Sad news came across the continent from Ma'ne to California this week. It announced the death at Win- slow, Maine, on New Tears eve, of James Dostin, so well and favorably known to the entire fraternity of Califo-nia horsemen, and whenever the words "James Dustiu is dead" were spoken there were expressions of regret and sorrow at hia taking off. No man ever en- gaged in the business of training and dri%i.ng trotters with more of an innate love for the noble animal, the horse, or who had more of the attributes of a true gen- tleman than plain, honest, quiet Jim Dustin He was bom at A''assalborough, Maine, and when a mere boy began working with horses and was known as a good driver when but ten years of age. "When the war of the Rebellion broke out he enlisted to care for the officers horses, being much too young to enter the ranks as a soldier. At the close of the war he went to work for Thos. Lang, who lived in his native town, taking care of the then famous horse Gen. Knox. Under Dqs- lin's driving the horse improved wonderfully and made a great name for himself. He came to California early in the '80'a and while here trained and drove to fast records many of the best of our trotters and pacers. He was in the employ of A. B. Spreckels for a time, and also had public training stables for several years. He trained Directum after Salisbury had the great cham- pion and drove the black stallion a mile in 2:06, the second fastest mile he ever trotted. While in his care Directum sprained his ankle and never trotted in a race afterwards. Dustin was almost heart broken over the accident as he believed the great son of Director was able to lower all the world's records at the trot that year. W hile employed as leading trainer at Palo Alto Mr. Dustin's health failed him and about two years ago he returned to his old home in Maine. He had so far recovered hia health as to begin arrangements to take out a string of trotters this year, but a severe cold and an attack of la grippe carried him away after only a few kaya illness. He was afflicted with that dreaded malady Brights' disease and it was only a matter of time when the first severe cold would carry him off. He was mar- ried, his wife being a most charming and estimable lady, the daughter of Mr. John Turner, a wealthy horse owner of Philadelphia, at whose house she was visiting when Mr. Dustin was taken ill. She hurried back to Maine at the first summons, but did not arrive in time to see him breathe his last. Proposed Hunt Club Races. The San Mateo Hunt Club will endeavor to have pony races for amateur riders at least once each month on the Hobart track during the non-hunting season. The ponies will all be handicapped and then drawn by lot, giving everj'one an even chance. There will be no money prize or entrance fee. but a cup in each case to the winning gentleman rider; a second and third prize also if funds permit. An endeavor will be made to have five races on race days, also to get up steeple and gymtana races. When the fox chases are held, people will be able to follow without jumpers, as gates will be open. x3 ®^^ ^veeitev §^pvt&nxfxxu 19 Bad Effects of Baoluff Two-Year-Olde. Before the jear cf 1899 was one week old three races for iwo-year-olds had been decided over the California Jockey Clab's track and from now on daab rac^d for the scarcely more than jearliogs will be almost daily on the proeram. The American two-year-old is at present a badly abased animal, says an exchange. He is bred Dp to racing hard and often, becaoss of the big parses hang ap for the horses of his age, and if he shows any fair share of speed he is often raced to a shadow daring tbe first year of his career on the tarf. Many of |the two-year-olds eeat into the eirly daihes are barely eighteen months old and at that age a horees's bones are yet soft and the mnscles are not properly set or developed. The racing of horses at each an early age is responsible for mnch that is harmfol lo the breed of (he race horse. It is responsible for the breaking down of the horses at an age when they shoald be at their best, and it unfits them in many cases for ase in the breeding establishments. While the bones are still soft acd the mascles that give the thorongh- bred his wonderful speed are yet undeveloped, a race may cause a splint or a defective tendon, and what might have been a splendid racing animal is therefore sacrificed to the greed of those who seek for qaick action in their betting transactions. A better illastration of the banefQl infloences of this early racing of two-year-olds cannot be found than the case of May Hempstead, the filly that set the Southern racing men on edge last winter by her marvelous fiight of speed. May Hempstead came out early In the winter and beat everything that WdS raced against her. She was heralded as a world beater, but the consequences of her hard racing when yet nodeveloped told against her when the legitimate racing sea- son opened, and she went off. She has been a cripple in the stable since, and her owner, Charles Patterson, has had rea- son to regret that he did not keep her until she was fully developed. With proper treatment May Hempe'.ead would probably have been a contender with the prack two-year-olds of tbe past season, a ivinner of some of the valuable two- year-old stakes and a dangerous mare in the three-year-old ranks this coming season. There are at present at the local tracks upwards of two hundred two-year-olds in more or lees advanced stages of preparation for the tv o-year-old races, which will now come in regalar succession. Soon they will take up the task they were bred for and in a little while, in the parlance of the betting ring, it is a "century to a nickel" that many of them will be cripples. Many of these sacrifices at the altar of Mammon are splendidly bred yonngsters, and when they have been raced cat they will probably fall into tbe hands of the Breeders' Association as animals unfit to breed for racing purposes. Four- Year-Old Fillies of 1899. The three-year-old fillies of last season, who bewme foar- year-olds, January 1st, promise to be a clever lot this year, and although the old warning of the trainers against faith in a mare in tbe spring is still looked upon with respect by turfmen generally, there are still many who will not look farther tnan among the mares for cracks in the older division this year- The prominence of fillies is unusually triking, and barrring accident they are likely to be very conspicuous in tbe distrlbatioD of the events in 1899, Miss Eowena, Briar Sweet, Alice Farley, Sorrow, Mary Black, Crocket, Azucena, Napamax, Bardella, Martha If., Komarasaki, Alleviate, La Goleta, St. Callatine Lennep and Kenmore Qienn, as the pick of tbe lot, shoald hold their own creditably with the colts. Their records for fast season are good. Miss Bowena has won a number of races io fast time, while Briar Sweet closed the season as the champion filly of the year, with thirteen firsts and two sec- onds to her credit out of a total of fifteen starts. She has speed and the ability to go a distance, as was demon- strated in the California Stakes, one mUe and a furlong, which she won on a heavy track in l:58i. Alice Farley has won one mile in 1:40, seven furlongs in 1:27^. one mile and a sixteenth in 1:47^, and other good race b; sorrow showed considerable class in the West; Mary Black won six farlongs on a heavy track in 1:19}, beating Traverser and Satsama, and the same distance in 1:14}, beating Belle of Memphis, Timemaker, and others; Crocket was one of the best of the western fillies, having to her credit tbe Kentucky Oaks, cne mile and a sixteenth, in 1:51}, beating Lennep and others; also the Golden Bod Stakes, seven farlongs, in l:30Si heavy track, and the Mera- mec Stakes, one mile, in 1.44}, on a heavy track; Azucena was a winner at various distances, such as one mile and a Sixteenth in 1:47}, and one mile in 1:39, beating Imp, Miss GuBsie and others; if apam ai showed well placing several stakes to her credit; Bardelia won seven furlongs in 1:26J, and same distance in 1:26, and other races; Martha II. won one mile and a furlong in 1.54}, one mile io 1:42, one mile and a sixteenth in 1:53 on heavy track, and six furlongs in 1:12J, which shows her to be a filly of stamina as well as speed. Komurasaki was a good campaigner and won a num- bei of races. She won the Sea Gall Handicap, one mile, in 1:41, beating Sail or King, Whistling Con, and others, and one mile in 1:40}. Resume of the H^oing Season. From the opening of the racing season at Oakland, Oclo. her 29th last ap to January 7th, $147,200 has been won in stakes and parses by the horses contesting 'u races at the two tracks here. This sum hss been divided among a great many owners, thiity-eight of whom have won $1,000 or more. Burrs & Waterboase are far in the lead at bolh tracks, hav- ing won nearly three times as mach as any other stable* The owners who have won over $1,500 are: Owuera. WoD. Euros & Waterh«use |17,595 B. Scbrelber 6 105 H. Dunne 5^5 H. L Jones tfc Go_ 3,365 J. G. Brown & Co 3,320 W. D. Randall—^ 2,9-2.i J. Corter 2,6S0 E. Corrfgan ~™,.. 2,2C0 Dafee tfc Wishflrd 2,165 E. F. Smith... L. G. Smith W. & C. T. Boots F.J Kituemaa.... w.B. Siafc- „,. E Laoigao _. Owen Eros, , 2440 2.025 1,180 1.820 1,755 1,625 1,510 Owners. Won . Cambridge Stables - p.895 Santa Anita Stable 3,930 D. A Honig 3.690 H.E. Rowell 3,345 il. Stern- „ 3,055 F. M- Taylor 2,730 L. H. Ezelt 2,625 T. G. Ferguson- 2,170 P. Ryan 2.155 Citsar YoQDff 2.10-1 J. Conway ..... L905 J. L-arroU 1,875 W. Fisher _ 1,770 J-N. Bark 1,695 H. Byrnes -..._ l,S2o The success of Napsmaz in the Baldwin Hotel Handicap put her at the head of the list of winning horses, Buckwa be- ing an honorable second. Those that have won $1,000 or more are as follows: Horses. A ge, Won L.83.540 Napamajc La Goleta ^— ^.twu Morf uga ™ 4...1,905 Yemen _10...1,S25 Bed Glenn _.8...1,775 BeydelTlerra 5...1,755 Becreation 4...1,720 David Tenny S...l,6«) Mistral II 5...1,«0 Obsidian _,„ _8...1,365 Miss Bowena 4...1,360 Lime Water _3._1,345 Jerry Haul... 3...1^'i0 Zamar II.._ „,_-...5...1,170 Whitcomb -S.„UOS Dr. Bemaya « 4.„!,085 Morinel 4 ..1.080 Cromwell _ 7... 1,050 EoalnaDte 5—1,015 Horses. Age, Won Back\va - 8^2,920 First Tenor.. .„ 3...2,425 Humidity J...1.ST5 MoreUito — l...l,775 Daisy F_ „ _.4...1,775 Clin thus ™.„..5...l,755 Rubicon -. 8...1,625 Ed. Gartland II 4...1.425 Bernard Ulo 5... 1,370 San Venarto — — 4...1,355 Sam McKeever 3...l,34o Ventoro ^ 3., .1,325 Amasa ,~~ — . .™... 4... 1,250 Panl Griggs 5.-1,145 Miss Warion 3... 1 ,095 MIdiove 3...1,0S0 Los Medanos 4... 1,060 First Call 4... 1.050 May W „ _ 5. ..1,000 Martin maintains the lead of tbe jockeys with Piggott and Thorpe next in mounts won. The record of the rideiB who have won four or more races is : Jockeys. H. Martia 166 Piggott ^_...— . ._ _ 12» Thorpe „......^^.... 184 Ball man ...„..._... „..._... -__._. .130 Butter „ -„..... „ 137 Spencer .«. — .... _..„. 63 X. Tnrner — -_ 98 Powell 12S Devin^ _„ 104 J. ReiS .. 66 J. Woods™ _ ... 97 H. ttiiieidsl!.r™"T!!™-".i".™r~7r.''"! 48 C Sloan ™ 18 J Ward 57 Beaocbamp » . 54 Sts. 1st. 2nd, 3rd. Unp Broad Minded Views of Broadchuroh. That excellent turf correspondent, "Broadcharch," after referring to the proposed winter racing scheme for Louis- ville, Kentucky, says: "Strange it is how some people, intelligent people at that, take a very shortsighted view of the racing problem, in its hearing on the breeding industry in particular. Some yesr^ ago one of the most prominent breeders in the West remarked to me that the heydey of the breeding inddstry was when winter racing over frozen tracks was in vogue, and when illegitimate sport and the abominable electric light merry-go- rounds were the rage; and bearing in mind the then great demand for thoroughbreds, young and old, he bewailed the changed conditions brought about by adverse legislation. He failed to comprebend that a boom engineered by trampling on good morals and flying in the face of a correct public opinion is bound tu be ephemeral; for while they had great sport in states like New Jersey, and also sport that was cruel andidebasing. the State in dae time took a hand, and effect- nally wiped out the good as well as the bad. Bear in mind that racing conducted as it should be would have left New Jersey a great racing commonwealth, and other States as well, with vital advantages in favor of the breeders, advantages they do not now possess. Good morals and good racing must go hand in hand; otherwise — well, the moral of it all has been already referred to. If turf inter- ests, in Illinois^ and particalarly at Chicago, are not in a healthy condition, is the State entirely to blame? And if this nefarious winter racing experiment at Louisville is to materialize, it will not be so very surprising if the old rac- ing Commonwealth will soon pat a stop to the game, and at the same time put a damper on the breeding and racing interests of the State. The old, old sacred adage has not yet lost its force that "the way of the transgressor is hard." THE OUTLOOK FOR RAOINa. Large Number of Entries for Big Stakes Promises Good Season. Racing during the season of 1^99 promises to be better, richer and more largely patronized than ever before, and no better indication of this fact is to be had tban tbe increased number of candidates that have been entered for the princi- pal Btakis. Tbe increase is noticeable in the big Spring handicaps, especially in the Soburban, to which entries closed on Jan. 3d. This year there are ap to dale fifty-six candidates named for the Suburban, and this is an increase of seven over last year. The other stakes of the Coney Island Jockey Club, which closed on the same day with the Suburban, have increased as follows; The June handicaps, from 38 last year to 80 this year; the Swifi Stakes, from 42 to 57; the Great Trial of $20,000, from 88 to 114; the Doable Event of $10,000, from 81 to 105, while the same ratio of increase is kept up in the first cloeing of the Fall Stakes. The full entry list for the Suburban is not yet made up, for a number of entries from California are probably on the way East by mail For tbe Suburban, Tillo, the winner of the event last year, is again a candidate, and among the others are Ben HoUiday, Plaudit, Previous, imp. Algol, Lieber Karl, Macy, Ordnung, The Huguenot, George Keene, Candle Black, Bangle, Tragedian, Havoc, Ways and Means, Han d'Or, King Barleycorn, F. F. V., Don de Oro, Fili- grane, Autumn, Jean Beraud and Mr. Clay. James R. Keene has three candidates, Uriel, Voter and St. Cloud II. The new stake of the Coney Island Jockey Club, the Ad- vance, for three-year-olds and upward, at a mile and three- quarters, has filled well, there being up to date thirty-two entries recorded. Most of the cracks in the long-distance division have been named for the new stake. Ben Holladay, George Boyd, Plaudit, Tillo, Goodrich, Knight of the Garter, Candle Black, Warrenton, imp. Don de Oro, George Keene, St. Cload II., Uriel, Bangle, and Jefierson are among the candidates. The three year-olds entered will probably, if they train on well and show the same disposition to go as they did as two year-olds last season, make matters interest- ing for the older candidates, for they include horses of such stamina as Frohsinn, Aatamn, Manuel, His Lordship, Ways and Means, snd Dimiculive. One thing in particular which caoses the tarfmen to pre- dict that the coming season will be one of the best in years is the increased interest manifested in the sport by ownere. Many men who dropped out of racing some time ago have subscribed to stakes, and their colors will be seen again. One of these is Capt. S, S. Brown, whose racing stable some years ago was one of the most powerful on the turf. His cherry and blue fiashed first past the judges on Trouba- dour once in the Suburban, and Capt. Brown was credited at the time with making the largest betting coup known of on the American turf. Peter Clinch of St. John, N. B., has not raced on the metropolitan turf for a decade, but he will be represented this year by a number of good ones. Perry Belmont is another good absentee whose names will be on the racing program when Summer comes, and Richard Croker, whose turf operations have been confined for several seasons past to England, is another. Mr. Croker has a num- ber of two-year-olds by that sterling race horse Dobbins, who went to England and then to the stud, and he has also Little Saint, a three-year-old, for which he paid a big price in England. August Clason, a relative of the late D. D, Witbersj has not raced for several seasons, but he has en. .ered in several stakes. John J. Hyland, August Belmont's «^rainer, will race Mr. Belmont's horses under his name this year. Among the newcomers on the torf are Hart Gibson Jr., J. B. Lf^wman and E. C. Hopper, formerly Secretary to the Western Turf Congress and all of them Western men and Capt. J. McLeod Murphy, a wealthy Eastern man, who has been accumulating a big string of good hurses.^N. Y. Times. Doc Reddle, who trained for J. J. McCafierty last season, is about to re-enter the racing business on his own book. As a nucleus for a stable he has bought from Schorr & Son, on private terms, the well-known campaigners, Sligo II. and Sea Robber, and the twc-year*old Falcon Light. Riddle bas had considerable success with horses that have been passed up by others as being all out, and Sligo II. and Sea Robber are likely to prove useful horses in his hands. As a rale the amateur jockey in a steeplechase is a far better horseman than the professional steeplechase jockey. The amateur jockey rides for the glory of the thing, while the professfonal risks his neck for dollars, and as tbe chances of earning money are limited, the professional does not get the experience of the amateur. The latter, as a rale, is a member of some hunt club, and fox homing gives a rider a finish in the art that the professional does not get. Sam Hilereth's contract with Mr, William C, Whitney is of unusual length, and is said to cover a period of seven years. Hildreth h&s demonstrated, as trainer for Lucky Baldwin, and last year on his own hook, that be Is one of the cleverest men in the business. iO Clr* ^veci/ev cwtft ^0vt«w«m* [Jandary 14, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F. W. KELLEY, PaoPEIKToa. Th8 Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast. — OFPICB — No. 23 1-3 GEARY STREET, S. T. p. O. BOX 2300. rKKMS— One Year. g3 : 8l3L Montbs. S1.T&; TtameMamhi, 81. STEICTLY IN ADVANCE. Money should be sent by postal oider, draft or by registered letter addressed to P. W. Kblley, 22% Geary St., San Francisco, Cal. Communications must be accompanied by the writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of eood faith. San Francisco, Saturd y, January 14, 1899. ANOTHER OF THE OLD GUARD has heard the summons and crossed to the other side. On Monday night last at his home in this city, Charles M. Chase, for twenty years a Director and several years President of the California State Agricultural Society, passed away after a brief illness. The week previous Mr. Chase had an attack of la grippe but rallied from it and on Satur- day went to Sacramento to attend a special meeting of the Agricultural Society Directors. He did this contrary to the advise of his physician, but in accord- ance with the dictates of two of the strongest elements in his character — loyal friendship and a sense of duty. On his return home he was attacked by pneumonia, and on Monday night died. Charles M. Chase has occupied a prominent part in the history of California. He was a native of Maryland, having been born in Baltimore in 1831. With a good education obtained in St. Mary's College in that city, he started for the land of gold the year he attained his majority, arriving here in 1852 and going to the mines. He soon took up his lesidence in San Francisco, however, and with the well-known sur- veyor, W. P. Humphreys, assisted in laying out the City of San Francisco. He was closely identilied with the early journalism of this city, being one of the founders of the old Commercial Advertiser and later with the late Marcus D. Boruck started the Fireman's Journal, which afterwards became the Spirit of the Times. These were the times that tried men's souls ard during the stormy days of 1855-56, when it was a ques- tion whether the city could survive the elements that tried to control it, Mr. Chase was found among the friends of law and order. He was a close and staunch friend of Senator David C. Broderick and took a promi- nent part in the campaign which resulted in Broderick's election to the United States Senate. In 1865 the firm of Chase & Bowley, general auctioneers, was organized with an office in the Merchants' Exchange on California street, and in 1871 this firm was succeeded by Killip & Co., live stock auctioneers, Mr. Chase being the principal and most active member of the firm. During the eighteen years they have passed since this firm was organized it has sold millions of dollars worth , of live stock and enjoyed the confidenee and patronage of all the leading breeders of stock on the coast. A little over a year ago Mr, Killip passed away, and now his friend and parlner has followed him. In 1874, in conjunction with the late Harrison R' Covey, J. R. Dickey and J. N. Killip, Mr. Chase formed the Bay District Racing Association, leased a tract of land and built the old Bay District Track where so many of the great historic equine events in California were de- cided and which was used as a race course by the Blood Horse Association and then by the California Jockey Club until the cutting up of the track into city lots was effected a short time ago. Mr. Chase was one of the early members of ihe old volunteer fire department of this city, being for a long time its secretary. In 1894 he married Mrs. Kate Bowley, the widow of his former partner, who survives him. He also leaves a sister in Baltimore, a brother Henry A. Chase, and a nephew Fred H. Chase, residing here. Chas. M Chase was one of those strong characters that do much to help make the history of the times in which they live. He was so closely identified with the stock interests of California that there are probably few persons en- g iged in any capacity in the breeaing or handling of blooded stock of any kind in this State, but had a per- onal acquaintance with him. For twenty years, while he was a member of the State Agricultural Society, he attended its meetings regularly and took the greatest interest in its success. Possessing excellent judgment, a fine business mind and the strictest integrity, he de voted much time to advancing the interests of live stock breeders, and felt a great pride in the success which crowned their eflTorts. A careful and thrifty business man, a good citizen, kind neighbor and superlatively loyal friend, his demise will be an actual loss to the community. Had he not sarificed his own interests to his ideas of duty and true friendship he might be alive to- day, but it was this noble attribute of his character that will endear his memory to all who ever enjoyed the pleasure of his genial fellowship. Chas. M. Chase was "The friend of man, the friend of truth. The friend of age, the guide ot youth. If there's another wortd, te lives in bliss: If there is none, he made tLe best of this." GLORIOUS PROSPECTS are before the people of California at the present time. The new year ha^ opened auspiciously for all, and the farmer and stock breeder, on whom we must all depend for bread and meat, never had greater promise of bountiful crops and luxuriant pastures. Enough rain has fallen to enable the plows to start in every county in the State, while the precipitation has made the grasses grow so that they will soon be sufficient to sustain animal life and fatten the stock without other feeding. At this writing (Friday A. M.) the tkies are again clouded and the weather bureau predicting more rain. That the Slate is to re- ceive one of its old time January wettings is certain and that means good crops to a certainty, as when this Cali- fornia soil is thoroughly soaked in winter, only slight showers are needed during the spring months to insure a bounteous harvest. To no class of people in the State are the times more promising and the outlook more cheerful than those engaged in the breeding and devel- opment of the horse. This is especially applicable to the trotting horse industry, while those engaged in breed- ing coach, carriage, road and draught hurses will cer- tainly reap their share of the profits that are certain to follow an intelligent and careful devotion to either of those vocations. Good horses are now in lively demand, and with the fall in the price of hay and pasturage which has already begun and is certain to con- tinue, this demand will increase. There will be more money oflered for trotters and pacers to con- tend for this year in the Eastern and Middle States than ever before in the history of the country, and in California the district fairs will offer chances for earning money with harness horses such as have not been enjoyed by owners here for four years past. The Breeder akd Sportsman does not advise that every horse with trotting or pacing blood in him be put in training this year, but we do advise our readers to train every good and sound horse that shows speed and is bred to stay, as there will be plenty of racing in the State during the summer months. It also strongly urges the owners of young horses that have the necessary qualifications to make good carriage animals to devote some time to training and educating them for carriage purposes. Put them in the proper harness and give them the proper manners that are so rarely found in horses that come to the city from the country and which are so eagerly sought after by those who have the money to pay good prices for what suits their fancy. There is a florious year of prosperity ahead for those who use their brains and hands in California and have a reason- able amount of good luck. THE ACTION of the Board of Directors of the State Agricultural Society in removing Edwin F. Smith from his position as Secretary and electing in his place Peter J. Shields, late Private Secretary to Ex-Gov. Budd, caused a great deal of comment throughout the State. Mr. Smith has been the Secretary of the Society for nearly twenty years, and few men have ever brought more brains and energy and a close attention to detail to an ofiicial position than he. The Secretaryship of such an organization as the State Agricultural Society re- quires a person of much more than ordinary business ability and he must have executive ability of a high order as well. Mr. Smith has both these qualities to a marked degree and an enthusiastic interest in the well- fare of the Association and the progress of the State. The State Agricultural Society has grown during the time Mr. Smith has been in office, from a small institu- tion to a very large one, and the duties of the Secretary have increased enormously. Mr. Smith has always been equal to every occasion, however, and his work has al- ways been thoroughly and systematically done. His presence will be missed at the fair this year by all who have been its patrons. Mr. Shields is spoken of as a very intelligent and competent gentleman who is highly endorsed for the position to which he has been elected, and win have the hearty support of every person who wishes to see the California State Fair attain the place it has a right to reach, viz : The greatest annual exhibi- tion in the world. BMONTEREY, 2:09}, will make the season of 1899 in Los Angeles county, as will be seen by reference to our advertising columns. He will be limited to thirty ap- proved mares and placed in training, as Mr. Williams proposes to campaign the great son of Sidney on the eastern circuit. There is no trotting bred stallion in America that has any better legs and feet than Monterey and he is absolutely sound. He is fast enough to reduce his record and should be a money winner in his class even on the Grand Circuit. His service fee for 1899 will be $60. It is unfortunate that another horse was registered under the name Monterey, as Mr. Williams has been compelled to add *he word Amigo to his cog- nomen, and it will appear in the next volume of the Register as "Monterey Amigo," and we should not be at all surprised if the figures 2:05 were found annexed. VETERINARY DEPATRMBNT. COSDDCTBD BY WM. F. EG AN, M. R. C.V.C.. F. E. V. M, S. Subscribers to this paper can have advlc» through ihese columua Id all cases of slcls or lujared horses or cattle by eeudlng au explicit description of the case. Applicauts will send the.r name and adcresa that ihey may be Identified. H. R. — Kindly inform me, tbroi^gh your valuable paper, what is good for colic in horses. 1 have a horse that gets it occasioDatly, and the last time be got it I thought he was going to die he was so bad. Answer — The same medicine will not cure all kinds of colic. Spasmodic colic is doe to spastns or cramps in the intestioep, and is best treated with medicines that relieve pain, and prevent spasms, such as chloral hydrate, opium, belladona, cannalis indica, etc. Flatulent, or wind colic, is due to accumnlation of gas in the intestines, caused by indigest'on and fermentation of food. This should be treated by anti-ferments, or medicine to pre- vent fermentation of the contents of the stomach and bowels, such as creolin, lysol, salt, chloride of lime, etc., combined with medicines to act on the bowels and expel the gas already formed, each as aloius, aloes, nux vomica, gentian, etc. If the bowels be much distended with gas, it may be nec- essary to relieve the pressure by tapping, or passing a trocar and canula through the fiank into the bowel, and in this way allowing the gss to escape Irjections of warm water and soap, and giving the horse exercise also assist in getting rid of the gas present. Colicy pains are very otfen a symptom of some serious trouble, such as peritonitis, interilis, bepati- lie, nephritis, etc., and the greater difficulty lies in disgnosing the case and finding out the real cause of the pain rather than in treating the disease when you know the trouble exis'.iog. Many horses are killed bv people who attempt to treat them without knowing positively what disease exists, and it is safer to have a qualified veterinary surgeon diagnose the case for yon. While you are waiting for the veterinary sor- geon, when he is at a considerable distance, you may relieve the pain in most cases by giving the horse one ounce of chloral hydrate, either aa a ball or dissolved in water as a drench. Keep the horse warm and quiet, if you suspect the existence of infiainmation, nntil the surgeon arrives. The seventh volume of the Stud Book, recently issued by the Jockey Club, should be indispensable to all well equipped racing libraries. Registrar Wheeler labored under some disadva^itage in compiling the work, as one of the conditions of the sale made by Col. Bruce was that the Stud Book be issued as it had been prepared by him. However, some im- portant new features have been incorporated in the work, chief of which is that all the mares, both imported and domestic, are included under one general index. Giber features of the present volume are a list of imported horses, a list of mares arranged under their sires, and a list of mares with short pedigrees, whose produce are not eligible for registration in the body of the work. Madison and Tithonus, the two stallions which General Jackson imported in 1897, are both very promising yonng sires. Madison, which is a foor-year-olH, if a bay horse by Hampton, out of Democracy, by St. Simon, she oat of Morning Olory, by Silvio. Tithonus is a brown horse by St. Simon, out of Immortelle, by Pan! Jones, by Buccaneer. The men who have agreed to subscribe 11500 each for five years as a guarantee of one-half of the money added to the Grand National Steeplechase are B. F. Clyde, W. C. Eustis, J. W. Colt, F. K Hitchcock and T. Hitchcock. Me. G. H. Gillock, of Ej t Meade, Tenn., is entirely out of the thoroughbred business, and is using his extensive property as a dairy farm, and for the fattening of cattle, • The Luke Blackburn mares are becoming very papular wilh^S£ieeat many breeders. Jaitoaby 14, 1899] ^\je ^tr««&«v rtnir §ps3nci»tnixxu 21 Saddle Notes. Tod Sloan, accompanied by his friend Charlie Dwyer, was an intereBted spectator at the races Tharsday. Hugh Pknht ib commencing to show something of his eastern form. He is a hard horse to beat when in good shape. A MYSTERIOUS ramor cornea up from Virginia thai there ie a dark Eolas colt down there, a three-year-old, that it is helieved will prove a second Morello. Old Red Glenn is still winning race after race; Trainer Marry would probably not be so anxious now to present him to some lady for a saddle horse as he was a couple of months ago. The present intention is to bold the coming summer race meeiiDg at Bel Air, Montreal, early in June. It will follow the Hamilton meetingi and will be over a month earlier than ueaal. Plunger McManus h«B made a change of trainers. Charlie Fleaeants, who so successfully handled this string of horses last season, is again in charge of them and promites "large doins." It has heretofore been the general belief that the get of imp. Brutus could not run in the mud; the fact that the first and second horses in tbe first race yesterday were Brutus colts will go far to explode that theory. c Mb. Caldwell's starting shows great improvement over his work at Jngleside's last meeting. The days are getting longer now and there is no occasion for hurryiug the horses away from the post as has been the castom heretofore. Henry of Navabre is said to have stamped in impres sive style hie lodividuality on the first crop of hie get at August Belmont's nursery farm in Kentucky. Thev are twenty in number, eleven colts and nine filiies, now yearlings. Joe Webbr put up a very different article of riding on Myth in Saturday's race, compared with bis effort on Ihure- day; on that occasion he went out on every turn and lost lengths, while on Saturday he hugged the rail and got back as soon as he could, The followers of Henry Martin must have had a good day Wednesday, as Skeets was putting them over the plate in great style. He rode five successive winners and before the result of the laet race was announced it looked as if he would win out the entire card. The logleside authorities did not recognize the ruling of the California Jockey Club idlewards, who suepended Kittle- man and his horses pending investigation of Myth's in and out running, and two of Kittleman's horses were allowed to start over the Ingleside track Monday. Tou KyAK has in training quite a long string o! three- year-olds which were raised by Whitten Bros, at Oik Grove Stud, Wilmington, 111.; most of these weie maidens when shipped out here, hut Mr. Ryan Is graduating one of them from the maiden class almost daily. Ed. a. Tipton has resigned the position he has filled so well for several years as manager of the Montana racing cii- cuit and purchased an interest in the sales business conducted heretofore by W. B. Fasig. The new combination will he known as the Fasig-Tipton Company. It is to be hoped that jockey Mc^ichols will not have occasion to buy a hat during the next day or two; as after defeating Skeets Martin in the last race Wednesday, his head assumed sucb mammoth proportions that ii is doubtful if a hat could be procured in the town which would fit him. A New Yobk paper says : Steeplechase Jockey P. Calla- han, who bought the California getding Sir Play last fall for $40, is beginning to think he has secured the muterial with which to turn out a high-claES steeplechaser. Sir Play is going well at present and seems to take naturally to jump- ing. One of the merry-go-round half mile tracks, built solely for the purpose of furnishing an excuBe for race track gam- blers to ply their vocation, is in course of construction at Louisville, Ky., and will be ready for opening by February 1st. The organization will be called the Kiverview Jockey Club. Two Domino colts, now yearlings, on J. R Keene's Cas tleton stud farm in Kentucky are said to look so much alike that even the stud groom has difficulty in identifying them. They are the laet of the Dominos, one from imp. Elsie and the other from Tenny's dam, Belie of May wood. A dispatch from Lexington, Ky., states that out of a pos- sible 702 foals of 1898, second payments have been made on 602 weanlings for the Kentucky Futurity. This percentage, about 85, has never been equalled hitherto. Entries came from all over the country, and the weanlings represent 206 different sires. Pat Dunne enjoyed the unique 8eDBati:)n of purchasing the same horse twice in one day Thursday morning be bought Imperious from Barney Schreiber, and in the after- noon when Imperious won the fourth race he «as forced to buy him in, as Frank Taylor ran the horse up $300 above his selling price. Kid Weller was very much disgusted with the shewing made by Hugh Penny in his last races; he did not concede his horse a chance in Monday's race and layed top price about him, paying out quite an amount after tbe race. Any- one who desires to purchase a race horse cheap is advised to call oa Mr. Weller, A Nashville turfman is just in receipt of official infor- mation to tbe effect that the Cincinnati Jockey Club will give a spring meeting at the Oakley track. The club arrived at this conclusion last week. It is thought W. B\ Dressen will be the Secretary, W. R. Letcher having resigned that position several months ago to become the trainer of a string of race horses. W. F. Presgrave, of the Goughacres Stable, has been on a trip through the West in search o f material for jumpers. Mr. Presgrave states that although he made an extended trip through Kentucky and Tennessee, he found practically notbiog that was suitable to his purpose, as everything that seemed available had been battered to pieces as two-year- olds.— N. Y. Telegraph, The American Turf Congress is publishing a record, which corresponds to the Eastern Racing Calendar. The present, which is th? initial issue, contains a list of tbe tracks composing the Congress, their officers as well as the officers and committees of the Turf Congress. The balance of the sheet is made up of a list of the registered racing colors of Western turfmen. Much dissatisfaction exists, among 'form students," at the almost daily practice of having a race for which the entries do not appear on the overnight card. These persons figure their '*dope" over night, and in many cases keep records that are too bulky to carry to tbe track with them. When the race mentioned comes along they are "all at sea," and in a great many cases do not bet on the race. There is considerable speculation as to the dates to be given Saratoga the coming season. Saratoga,'it is under- stood, has asked for tweoty-seven clear racing days. Admirers of the beautiful old course would be glad to see it recognized as it deserves, and it is probable that it will be better served than in past seasons. There is a very good chance that rac- ing every day will be instituted on some of the big tracks that have heretofore raced three or four days a week. St. Gatien is doing splendidly since his arrival in Cali- fornia. He runs out half of each day, and Mr. Mackay says he never saw a horse so thoroughly enjoy his freedom, which probably he has not had since he was a weanling, tbe custom on the other side of the water being to keep stallions in solitary confinement. Mr. Mackay ie very much impressed with the get of imp. Star Ruby, and thinks tbe youngsters by him now yearlings are an exceptionally choice lot. Applegate & McMeekin have, after a long fight, suc- ceeded in securing the noted racehorse, Riley, and the thorouefabred broodmares bought by Edward Corrigan of Ghicago several months ago. J. V. Shipp, on whose farm the horses were located, refused to deliver the horses until a twenty-thousand-djllar bond had been deposited Shipp claims that Corrigan owes him $10,000 on a promisory note and about $600 for pasturing the stock. Corrigan denies the note. The talk of a spring meeting at Guttenberg grows rather than diminishes as the days go by. The property has now been transferred to the recent purchasers, and those on the inside say that it is pretty certain the Gattenberg track will be put in shape for the runners again. Of course, if a meet- ing is held there it is reasonably certain that Linden will also race, and mavbe EHzibeth, too. There wili be a sum- mer meeting at Elkwood Park in any event, just ab there was last summer. It is uot a remarkable thing that the heavy bettors from the East no longer grace the local betting rings with their presence. Many of the bookmakers doing business here at present are very much on the piking order and will not handle much money. One bookmaker was observed to re- fuse, in quick succession, a twenty dollar bet on Cromwell and a thirty-five dollar bet on Hardy in the fourth race Tuesday; a real, sure enough boomaker would have looked no further than for business of that description. We have on one or two previous occasions called attention to the slovenly work of Jockey Thorpe in the saddle; yester- day his efforts far eclipsed anything previously shown by him at the current meelings. Had such exhibitions of ill- judged, not to say incompetent, horsemanship been indulged in by jockeys of less reputation they would have considered themselves lucky in escaping with a simple suspension. A little wholesome discipline should be administered to this young (or old) man, as those who back his.mounts are cer- tainly entitled to an intelligent ride for their money. The time will come when the Turf Congress will be forced to assume iurisdiction of racing dates and apportion each club its time as the Jockey Club does in the East. It will never be possible to arrange W stern dates so that there will be no clashing, but it is possible to divide up time eo that clashing that hurts can be uvoided and that is something that will have co be done if tbe weaker organizations are to be kept in existence, ^o clash with any Chicago track can do any damage because the commanding situation here in re- spect to population precludes the idea, but, already Lexing- ton, with all its honorable memories as the cradle of Western racing is about crushed out of existence and Nashville bids fair to go in tbe same way. — Racing Form, Winhie O'Connor, the little Brooklyn hoy who is ap- prenticed as a jockey to ''Father Bill" Daly, has ridden his way into the hearts of the racing public at New Orleans by his numerous victories since the season opened. There was some rivalry among the owners at New Orleans, in their efforts to secure second call on the boy's services, and when "Father Bill" arrived at the track sone weeks ago, bidding for the boy's services came high. Thomas Berry, who has a large string of horses at the track, was the successful bidder, and O'Connor now rides Mr. Berry's horses in all races in which Mr. Daly has no entry. O'Connor is a fairly clever lightweight, and having been trained by such an astute horse- man an '^Father Bill," he knows more tricks of the trade than many an older jockey. The matter of racing dates in the West seems likely to reach an acute stage the coming spring. A conflict is immi- nent between Memphis and Nashville, while it appears to be next to impossible to arrange satisfactory dates as between INewport, Latonia and Louisville. The Newport people say they aie willing to give way to Latonia, but they do not think they should efface themselves from the recing map merely to please Louisville. The present intention is to begin the Newport meeting about the 10th or 15th of April. W. E. D. Stoees has made the suggestion that in this country each year an international run~ning race should be held. He suggests that a large purse be offered and that foreign contestants be charged only half the entrance fee asked of the domestic hordes. Mr. Stokes says that, of course, visiting horses would have to become acclimated, but that an allowance of five or ten pounds to foreign entries would even matters up. He suggests that this country should have a Derby as well as England, and that a sufficient inducement be offered to bring over French and English racers. Mr. Walbaum, of the Saratoga Racing Association, con- templates offering a new and valuable stake to be called the Saratoga Grand Prize, and to be worth $5,000 next year $10,000 in 1900 and $20,000 in 1901. These values to be guaranteed. The announcement of this stake will depend, as stated above, on the allotment of dates The stake will be for three years old and upward, at one mile and a furKmg. For 1900 and li;01 entrance fees will be small. For example, the entrance for foals will be $10, with another entrance of $25 the following January, and $50 additional January 1 lyOl. The starting fee will be $100. August Belmont has formed a racing partnership with John Hyland, who has been training his horses for the last two seasons. Entries will be made in the name of John Hy- land, and with the Nursery-bred youngsters he will have no lack of good racing material. The main reason for this change in Mr. Belmont's stable arrangements is no doubt due to the recent death in his family. It does not signify that Mr, Belmont will curtail his racing ventures; merely that he may not feel like taking the same active interest in the man- agement of his stable as formerly. Hyland has been iu his employ for about three years, or since the breaking up of the Gideon & Daly establishment. He is a clever trainer, and it is no small tribute to his ability that Mr. Belmont has given him a partnership interest in the Nursery-bred horses. Mb. W. 8. VosBURG said recently, anent the long distance events: "It is all right to cry for this change, but we mast have the horses. As a matter of fact, we have probably one good long distance horse in Ben Holladay. He won some big events over a distance, but what did he beat? The whole system of training mast he reversed, -and we cannot do this in a year. While big money is offered for two-year-olds, tu fmen will continue to train horses for these events. At the same time, the long distance races last year were much better than those of the previous seasou. Then Ben Brush was king and beat everything that showed up. We had some good three-year-olds show up last year in Bowling Brook, Plaudit, Hamburg and Briar Sweet. A special race for three-year-olds would be a popular thing, and would be a racing attraction." The Grand National has been decided upon as the most fitting name for the big steeplechase stake which is to be in- augurated this year, and from now on interest in the big race, which it is expected to reawaken an interest in the cross country sport, will not be lacking among the racing men. The race will be run at Morris Park this year, prob- ably on Saturday, May 13tb, and the conditions are as fol- lows: For four-year-olds and upward, by subscription of $100 each, half forfeit, or only $25 if declared on or before May 1, 1899, with $5,000 added, $2,500 by subscriptious of gentlemen interested in steeplechasing, and $2,500 by the Westchester Racing Association, of which $1,000 to the sec- ond and $500 to the third. Four-year-olds to carry 145 pounds, five-year-olds to carry 159 pounds, six-year-olds and over to carry 16lj jjouods. Maidens allowed 10 pounds. Allowances as by rule to mares and geldings. About two miles and a half. Will probably close on Tuesday, Febru- ary 7th. I - ' ' Messbs. Whitney and Paget have definitely decided to establish iheir stud in Kentucky, though for the present they will not buy a farm. The stud will be placed for the approaching season at Mr. H P. Headlev's La Belle Farm, and will be collectpd at that place within the next few weeks. Imp. Meddler will be brought to Kentucky very soon and plactd at the head of this stud, in which L'ssak, recently beught by Messrs. Whitney and Paget, will also do service. These gentlemen already own forty two mares, embracing some of the most famous in America, including Roseville (dam of Ben Brush). Equality (dam of Algol), Sunnyside (dam of Previous), Edith Gray (dam of Goodrich), Madam Reel (half sister to Hamburg's dam), TuUa Blackburn and others of almost as high class. Lissak and most of the mares are at present at Ashland farm, Major H. C. McDowell hav- ing agreed to keep them temporarily for their owner until permanent arrangements could be made. As soon as Meddler arrives Lissak and the mares will he tafien to La Belle. — Thoroughbred Record. Our English cousins seem to consider the idea of the Mutual Breeders' Protective Association a good one. The Man of the World in a receLt issue quotes the proceedings and makes suggestions as follows: '*flurely we must adopt something of this kind over here to purge us of the mass of rubbish breeders have vomited upon us from year to year for so long. Of the 3,000 foals bred annually in this couotry, a full moiety of which certainly appear on the turf, as we see by looking through tbe twoyear-old list of runners, three- fourths of these are gocd for nothing, and though some of them answer the parpose as 'instruments of gambling,' they certainly in no way benefit the breed of our bloodstock. This is a most important question, and should be grappled with by tbe ruling powers of the turf. When we consider that it is now upward of twenty years since the foaling of Isonomy, since which we have never had one like him as a stayer and an all-round race horse (which means that in 60.000 chances we have not drawn a single prize), this seems positively alarming. Let us hope, theui that we shall take a leaf : of the American book and follow them." 22 ®ty^ ^r^^^:ev mtir ^tnt^tnmu [January 14, 1899 STATE AQRIOULTURAL SOCIETY STAKES Complete List of Entries for Ooeident and California Futurities of ]900, and List of Those on Which Payments Have Been Made for Trotting and Running Stakes of 1899 and 1900 STAKES FOR TROTTERS. OccideDt etake of lhi99. The following made third payment upon entries io the Occident Stake of 1899, a trottinK etake for foals of 1899 : D E Knigbt on sr f Lena A A M McUollum on cb c Mark Hanna Lawrence Stock Farm on br f Mi83 Leslie Oakwood Park Farm in blk f Princess DPiby T W Barstow on b c X Ray Ethel L ABber on b f Eibelry A P W Miller on b c Lee Roy F J WeldoQ on br f Elevator C D Bonaer on br t Tia Juana P D McGregor on blk t Laiheel Oeorge W White oj cb c Fenton i Doran on dk b c Fells Holt VendnmB Stock Farm on b f Dr Frasse's Sister L C Walter on br c, by Direct, dam by Mt Vernon M 8 Severance on Directus E Topham on b 1 Blancbe T Santa Soaa Stock Farm on rn f, by Beau Brummel— Phaceola; b c by Sidney Dillon— Bye Bye; be t'ram; br t by l>Irect— Lilly Stanley George Fox on b c by SUv^r Bow— Vesper A C I ruat on br I Mildred BeUe H S Hogoboom on br f Katie Waldsteln Thos Smith on b t Oiara Waahtngion U A Owena on ch f Mamie B Palo Alto Stock Farm on ch f ^laperlta Total Dumber of entries paid apon, twenty-six. Occident Stake of 1900 The following made second payment upon entries in the Occident Stake of 1900, a trotting stake for foals of 1897 : T W Baretow on b f Our Lady La Siesta Ranch on b c The Roman Oakwood Park stock Farm on br f Litlca, b f Babiola, blk ( Papmta, b f Nazoma, br f Lucky Way LawrenCt; Stock Farm on b t Hazel B Oeorge T Beckers on b c R Z DE Knighton b f Eulah McKlnaey, b f Freda S E P Heald on br c by McKlnney— Daisy S C A Durlee on blk c by WcKlnney— Nona Y C Z Hebert on br c by McKiuney— Dolly Thos J Weeks on b c General Montgomery George T Bollinger on br c Boodle Boy Krs Kate Mastln on b fiddle Rose T J Dral3 on blk c Guy McKiuney M B Severance on blk t Queen Isabella Vendome Stock Farm on - c Vendome, - f Myrtledale, - c H J Aenew George H Fox on b c by Silver How— Grace; ch c by Silver Bow — Venturess; b f by Silver Bow— Kitty Foi J B Ivereon on b m Piincess, br m Dagnear Mrs S V Baraiow on b f Bell Jackson Palo Alto Stock Farm on bcMonbella, b i Lnatrosj, bcUonlbel,bc Moneitra, b f SnnalUo Ellas Williams on t Princess Total namber of second payments, thirty-four. Occident Stake of 1901. The fallowing entries were received to the Occident Stake of 1901, a trotting stake for foals of 1898: Oakwood Park Stock Farm's br c by Chas Derby — Chipper Simmons: b c, by Chas Derby- Coty ; blk f I^a Bonlta, by (Jhas Derby— Coquette ; ch c by Chas Derny- Carullne; br c by Chas Derby— PIppa Lawrence Stock Farm's - - Mabel S, by Messenger Aimunt — Magna Maid, by Pilot Medium A C Severance's br 1 Rosle Morn, by McKInney — Hamona DEKnfgbt'sbc by Altamont— Balance AU; b c by Lyamont— Elmor- ene : b c by Waldatelo— Daisy ; sr f by Lynmont— Molly Joan G alleges' b f Linda, by Oro Wilkes (.::11 l-l) -Llndale. by Saltan Jr; dk be Mateo, by Prince Airlle— -^able, by the Moor D S Mathews' b f Miss Rowene, bv Taric- Hattle w , by Alaska Alex Brown's bf by Mis ogak— Francesca; b f by Chas Derby— Bonny Red; b f by Al&ed — Woodflower Palo Alto Stock Farm's b cCol Edwards, Jy Dexter Prince— Coral, 2:18»^. by Electioneer; br c Adolito, by Advertiser -Edlih. by George Wilkes; br c Elmoor, by Azmoor- Elden, 2:19,'^, by Nephew; ch f Malaskta, by Mendocino— Esther, by Express; b c Dobbel, by wlld- nul— Helena. 2;ll!4. by Electioneer; b c Mendell. by Mendocino — Laoy Ellen, 2:29,S. by Mambrlno; b £ Alia Thorn, by Altivo— Lilly Thorn, by Electioneer; br c Adlion, by AdbeU (2:23j— Linnet, 2:29Js. Electioneer; br 1 Monatlne, by Menaoclno— Palatine, 2:18, by Palo Alta Peter B Jessen'sb f Little Eva, by Prince Airlie- Kate Artburton Thos S Manning's b c Commander Mockle, by McKInney- Cheeriul, by Larco C A Owen's ch c Lee Roy, by Waldstei n— Sadie Mc3regor, by Robert McGregor P K Walter's b c Mlcatio. by Microbe-Delnado. by Boydel Mrs E W Caltendine Co's b t Lady Keating, by Stam B—£ bble WoodLUt A M McCk>l. urn's ch f Jenny H, bv Algona— Rose Lee, by Bob Lee W H Coleman's b f Zombretta, by Zombro— Fortnne John C Klrkpalrlci's br t Suzanne, by McKinney— Flewey Fiewej, by Son of Sidney Dr J P Dunn's b f by McKinney— Fon tan ita, by Anlevolo J B Iverson's br I Jessie K, by Patchwood — Susie K Santa RoBa stock Farm's b c by L W Russell— Palo BeUe, by Palo Alto; b f by L W Russell— Belle Isle, by Piedmont; blk f by L W Russell- Flora Allen, by Mambrino Wnke3;b c by Vailotia— Llsette, by Abdallah « likes; b f by L W Russell— Pansy, by Cassins M Clay; brcby McKloney— Bye Bye, by Nutwood; br I by McKinnev— Llily Stanley; b c by Vallotta— Geolc, by General Benton; ch f by Sidney Dillon— (-OU Milton, by Milton Medlnm S V Baratow's b f Aurella B, by Wilkes Direct— Nettie G, by Anleeo C Z Het>erl's br c by McKInney- Doily, by Mozart G Wempe's blk c Joe Kinney, by McKluney-Lady Director J C Wllhoit'i b f Lavlna W, by Zombro— concha by A W Richmond J Doran's b f Delia McCarthy, by McKinney— i^ady C Frank L Barotow's b c Uncle Dewey, bv Wilkes Direct— Camma Vendome Stock Farm's b c Ifiindale, by Iran Alto— Ave n dale, by An i- nous; b c Fay Temple, by Boodle. 2:12 4,— Laura K, 2:22, by Elec- tioneer; brf Elsie D wns, by Boodle— Lynda Oaks, by Gny Wilsea C A Durfee's blk f Bessie Mc, by McKInney— Rose McKinney, by Mc- Kinney J D carr's br c Matchless, by Ecce— Flossie, by Carr's Mambrino T S Montgomery's sr c Col Carter, by Natwood Wilkes- Spry Ratk, by Boodle W H Lomsden's b f by Altamont, dam by Nutwood Thomas Smith's b fGallena, by Mambrino Chief Jr (1I-.622— Daisy S W P Book's b c Silver Coin, by Stelnway— Jenny Mc; b c Gold Coin, by Z imbro — Ejenora George H Fox's b f by Silver Bow— Vesper; b c by Sliver Bow— Grace A G Gurnett's sr c by St. & Icholas— Lassie J ean fi Nob'e'8 b f by Diablo— lora, by Ira. Total number of entries received, sixty-five. §tanrord gtake of 1899. The following made third payments upon entries ia the Stanford Stake of 1899, trotting stake for foals of 1896. Palo Alto Stock Farm oo b c Elf gido, b f Asombroso O W McDonald en b t Nellie Waldslein A C Severance on blk c Direclus E J Weldon on br m Elevator J Doran on b c Felix Hult George Fox on b c by Sliver Bow— Vesper P W Lee on b c Lee Roy L C Walters on dk b c by Direct— Lottie Veinou W illlam Q Layne on b t Directela ThosSmiLh on b f Clara Washtotton V ndome Stock Farm jn b f Dr Frasse'a Sister C 'J Bonner on br f Tla Jtiaoa Total number of third payment?, thirteen. Stantord Stake ot 1900. Tbe following ma^e second payment upon entries rn the ■^anford Stake for ISOO, a trotting stake for foateof 1897: F nlo Alto Stock Farm on br c Exioneer, b f Nanette N J D Carr on b f Baby Wilkes C A Dnrfee on blk c by McKInney— Nona Y E P Heald on b c by McKinney- Daisy S , , ,,, Oakwood Park Stock Farm on o f B*blola,blk I Papiota.b g Lucky \N ay W M Harris on b c Jofe B Vendome Stock Farm on Vendome, Myrtledale, H J Agnew H L Frank on b c Ben Llebes ^ La Siesta Ranch on b c by McKInney— Wanda; arc by HamDletonlan Wilkes— Bright Eyes Park Henshaw on b m Ljlta C. blk h General Forrest J 8 Iverson on br t Dagnear, b t Princess J W Elee on b m Irene B Mrs Kate Mastln on b I Ladle Rose Total number of second payments, twenty-one. STAKES FOR RUNNERS. Fntarltv of 1699. .The following made fourth payment ap n entries in the Futnrity Stake of 1899, for the produce of mares covered in 1896: J B Haggln on ch c by imp Golden Garter— Martine John Mackey on brf by Imp Midlothian— Aogeliqne: b e by imp Basset- law—Doe; ch 1 by imp Golaflnch— Hioda Dwyer; bJ ny Imp Artil- lery—Soli tnde E D McSweeny on ch c by Apache— Calailne Elmwood Farm 00 brf by Tiger— Roma; b c by Bnitas— Constellation ; b c by Brutus— Ledalla I P Diggs on ch c Dlomed, oy Red Iron — Lilly Wright Ira Ramsdell on dk br c by Oscar— imp Amelia W M Murray on b f Belle of Palo Alto, by Klambeau — Fairy Rose J C Nealon on b c by Oscar- Roiietta Bu ns & Walerhouse on ch c Yellow Tall, ch f CaroHa, b c San Tomaa, b c Duckoy, br f Galene, b t Beebee. b c Lomond Total namber of fourth payments, twenty. FulurltT Slake of 1900. The following made second payment upon entries io the Futurity Stake of 1900, for the produce of mares covered in 1897: Jo' n Mackey on b f by St Andrew— Alameda ; b c by Candlemas— Helen Scratch; b f by St Andrew— Hut SprS'ig; b c by St Andrew— Rlcardo Palo Alto Stock Farm oo ch f by imp Mariner- imp Amelia ; b c by Ra- cine—Aurelia II ; b f by Flood— imp Cornelia; b c by imp Mariner- Petroleuse; ch t oy imp Mariner — K' setta Burns & Waierhonse on b I by Imp Midlothian— Paloma; b c by Imp Midlothian— Tall 0 da; b t by imp Artillery— Picnic; b f by imp Artil- lery—Sweet Rase; b c by Imp Duncombe-Free Love J Anthony on Carlocloi by St Carlo— E^anchlse E D McSweeny on br c by Vasael- Dutco Dancer Chas s Fair on Castofl by Yo Kl Rey -Princess Elmwood Farm on be by Brutus- Leda; ch c by Bmlus— Initiation : be by Brutus— Ledalli; bf by Tiger— Roma: bri by Tiger— Letltla; ch c by Tiger— Gennetl Edwards I P Diggs on b f Lilly Diggs by Red Iron— Lilly Wright Total number of second paymentB, twenty-four. Futarltv Slake o^^ 1901. The following entries were received in the Futnrity Stake of 1901, for the produce of mares covered in 1898: Burns & Waterhoise- Decoy Duck covered by Imp Midlothian; Free Love covered by Imp Artillery; Happy Maiden covered by Torno; imp Paloma covered by Imp Artillery; Sweet Faverdale covered by Altsmax George K Kider— Duera by True Briton E F Smith— Hermanlta covered by Figaro; La vena C covered by John A Burlingame Stock Farm— Tiger Uly covered by Magnet; Phoebe covered by Magnet; Muster covered by -Niagnet J Harvey— Seraphln covered by Artillery Elmwood Farm- Mol yH covered by Imp Brutns; Ledacjvered by imp Brutus; Ledella covered by Brutus ; Nabetle covered by Brulus; Le- dette covered by Brutus: Genoeti Edwards covered by Brutus; Roma covered by Tiger; Gypsetle covered by Tiger; lastallalrlx covered by I Iger La Siesta Ranch- Wandering Nun of Argyle covered by Bruins Mullenoey & Fox— City Girl c .vered by Torso A T Ross— K eepsake covered by Imp Artillery E D Mc-iweeoy- Ca latin e covered by Rey el Santa Anita John Mackey— Alameda covered by Cavalier; Angellqoe covered by Imp Baasetlaw; Empress of Norfolk covered by Cavalier; uloom covered by imp Golden Garter; Helen Scratch covered by Wale cress; Hlnda Dwyer covered by Star Ruby. Total number of entries received, thirty-one. Paoiflo Breeders Futurity Stages. The following is a list of those on which third payment has been made in tbe Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes, $3,0CH) guaranteed, for foals of 1897, to trot and pace in 1899 and 1900. This stake is given by the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association and closed Jnne 1, 18ir7, with 147 entries. As will be seen by the following list, third pay- ment has been made on 65 colts and fillies. The two-ycar- old division will trot and pace this year, $750 being hung up for the trotters and $500 for the pacers. A starting fee of $25 additional will be required from trotters and $15 from pacers ten days before the meeting at which the race is to be decided. This promises to be one of the most interesting races held in California this year: G Y Bollinger's b s Boodle Boy, by Boodle dam by Wapsle I L Borden's ch c N L B, by Diablo— Alice Bell dam by Washington Jay Beach's blk c by Altamont— Tecora, by C M Clay, Jr T W Barstow'a b 1 Our Lady, by Wilkes Direct— Nettie G. by Anteeo J D Carr's b f Baby Wilkes, by Pacheco Wilkes— Nina B, by Electioneer J P Dunne's br f by Mciiioney- Foy Ed Wilkes H H Heiiman'ssi Myrtha Wilkes, by Hambletonlan Wilkes- Martha, by Contractor H H Hogoboom's b c by Diablo— Remember Me. by Waldsteln; blk t by Waldslein dam by Guy Wilkes J B Iverson'd br t Dagmer. by McKInney— Steinway Maid, by Steioway ; b t Princ ss, by Eugeueer— Belle, by Kentucky Prince J C Klrkpairick's f Ramona, by Teheran— Ram ona by Sample, f Lyuna, by Teheran— Edna W., by Lynwood; f s^hah, by Teheran— Anita, by Gibraltar. D E Knight's b f Eulah Mack, by McKinney— Balance All, by Brigadier; brc Waldslein Jr. by Waldsteln— Lou Star, by Brigadier; bl Freda Sj by Lynmont— Elmorine, oy Elmore; b c vuba Boy, by Lynmont —Molly, by Vuba Boy Oakwood Park Stock Farm's b c by Chas Derby- Iteyday. by Copper- head ; br f Litka, by Chas Derby— ''usie Mambrino. by Mambrino Boy; t>lk f Inveresta. by Stelnway— Maggie McGregor, by Robt Mc- Gregor; ch c Don Derby, by Chas Derby— Bertha, by Alcantara; br t Kobato, by Steinway—Ione. by Ferguson; blk f Lady Derby, by Ciia.'* Derby— Ida Wood, by Simmons ; b I t;hlpperway, by Stelnwav— Chip- per Simmons, by Mambrino Boy; brc Lucxy Way, by Steinway— Kaile o, by Electioneer; blk t Paplnta, by Chas Derby— Directress, by Director; b f Babiola, by Chas Derby— May, by Anteeo; blk c by Chas Derby-Coqueite, by Wiitou ; b f Clalret, by Chas Derby— Ally Sloper, by Richard's Elector; br c Tamalpals, by McKInney— Sleln- ola, by Slelnway Palo Alto Stock Farm's b c Monbells, by Monaco— Beautiful Bells, by The Moor; bf 3unotita, b? Advertiser- Waxaoa, by Gen Benton; b c Moorexto. by Monaco— All rex ta, by Alfred; b f Coralia, by Boodle— Coral, by Electluneer. P Sullivan's brt May Belle, by Touchet— Belie J A C Severance's blk i Queen Isabella, by Titus— Irene Benefit, by Benefit Santa Rosa's Stock Farm's blk I by McKloney— By-By. oy Nutwood 3 c by SIiney—BIficara. by Director; b c by Russell- Llzett", by Ab dalrah Wilkes; be hy Knssell-Belle Isle, by Piedmont: bf by Beau Brummel— Antrlx, by Anteeo; b 1 by Beaa Bmmmel-Carlotta WllEes, by Charlie Wilkes; br f by Bossell— Pansy, bv Clay Geo E Shaw's b f Aunt Sallle, by Benton Boy— Nellie Nutwood, by Brown Jug Tultle Bros' b f Rosalind, by <»tam B— Klickitat Ma d, by Altamont Vendome Stock Farm's br c H J Agnew, by Iran Alto— Twenty "Third, by Director; sf Myrtle Dale, by Iran Alto— Nettle Nutwood, by Not- wood; b c Vendome. by Iran Alto— Linda Oak, by Guy Wilkes B D Murphy's Kdem Pasha, by Boo-lle— fegasua, by Gavlota Park Heusi.aw's b f Lleta C, by McKinney- Orphan Girl, by Blackbird ; c General Forrest, by McKinney— Adeline Pattl, by Effingham. Blue Qrass Notes. C American Stock Farm. J Jay Bird is looking better this winter than he has for a long time, and his owners are ezpectiog a most sacceaafal 3tud season with him this year. It is reported that Lum Simons and his p^ociates in the winter racing scheme for Louisville have made an offer to lease the Louisville trotting track until a new track can be built. This oflfer was refused, as the Aseociation did not desire that its track should be used for any other purposes save those connected with its own meetings. It was also re- ported that President J. J. Douglas, of the Louisville Asso- ciation, and Mr. Scott Newman were interested with Simons in his winter racing scheme, but this is positively denied by those gentlemen. Messrs. Newman and Douglas are sports* men for tbe true love of the sport, and are bitterly opposed to winter racing. Allen Steele, who will train tbe horses belonging to the Hon. J. W. Bailey, tbe coming season, will this week take up five head and begin to jog them. He wilt add several more to his string later on, and expects to have a good stable to win money with. Mr. Bailey's good stallion Electric Bell will soon be taken home and permitted to serve a few mares, after which he will be returned to Charles Marvin, who wilt train him for a record. Electric Bell has been a mile better than 2:2o in bis work, and Mr. Marvin will have DO trouble in giving him a mark. He will be the tenth for hie dam, Beautiful Belle. The Louisville Fair and Driving Association has decided that all races at ita fall meeting of 1H99 shall be decided by the two-in-three beat system instead of three-in-five, as here* tofore. President Douglas and Secretary Kenney t>xe very entbasiastic over the change and think it will prove one of the very best moves ever made for trotting. The system has long been a mooted question, and the teat it will be given at Louisville will prove its worth. A sweepstakes for two-year-olds is an idea of Secretary Frank Eenney, of the Louisville Association, which may before long furnish an excellent race, though little has been done as yet toward establishing it. Mr. Kenney is now in- teresting the breeders of the country in the idea, which is to have each of them put up |500, or $250 each year, the total to be trotted for by two-yearolds, one to be entered by each contributor. The Harrodsburg Democrat says : When Mr. Frank Mc- Garvey was in New Hampshire last fall he saw his old horse Delto, that Mr. F. D. Spot^wood sold to Dover parties. Delto has made a record of 2:14 and can pace in 2:10. He has contracted the strange habit of chewing tobacco, and uses as much as a dozen men in a day, if given to him. His owner lets him have it, claiming it keeps him in good fieeh. Mr. Howard Neale, of Richmond, had tbe misfortune one day last week to have his weanling filly by Directum to break her teg while at pasture, and she had to be destroyed. Mr. Neale savs she was the most promising that he ever had on the farm, and that her loss is a Eevere one to him. She was a pure*gaited trotter and very speedy, and great things were expected of her. Geers will bring the Hamlin stable of trotters and pacers to tbe Louisville track early in the spring and prepare them for the y. ar's campaign. Geers did not go South this winter, but decided to work his horses on the roads at East Aurora until the regular training season begins. G. and C. P. Cecil's premier stallion, Gambetta Wilkes, now has eighty three standard performers to his credit. Of these thirty three have records better than 2:20, fifteen are in tbe 2:15 list, and two have records better than 2:06. -^®T0TQT®T®T®T®T®TbT®TQTsTQTGTQ^^^ QUINN'S OINTMENT FOR HORSES I stands at the head of all veterinary remedies. Snch troubles % as Spavins, Curbs, WindpnfFs, Splints, Bunches have no terrors for a horse if the master keeps and applies Ouinn's Ointment. All weU-known horsemen speak of it in the highest terms : Miller A Sibley, of Franklin, Pa„ owners of St. Bel, brother of late Bell Boy, write, "We have tfr "^ed Qninn's Ointment with great snccess and believe it fnllills all claimed for it. We cheer- folly recommend it to our friends." For CurbB, Splints, Spavins or Bimches, it has no e-inal. Price $i*SO' Sold by all druggists or sent by mail.l W. B. EDDY races. It is said the new Year Book will give John A. McKer- ron's record as 2. I2i instead of 2:12A, as it has been reported all aloDg. This makes him the fastest three-year-old stallion of the year instead of compelling him to divide the honors with Peter the Great, 2:12i. Unless the National Trottiog Ass'^ciation calls a special Congress to rescind the rale hopples will be barred from all tracks working uoder its rales hereafter. As there is no penalty attached to the rule, however, it may not be i rigidly enforced as was intended. The list of entries in the Occident and Staoford Stakes of 1901, and the list of those on which payment has been made for these stakes to be trotted in 1899 and 1900, which are poblished in fall in our colamns, show that the trotting horse industry is very much alive in California. LofiD ViscENT, 2:16i, bas been recently sold by John W. Hill of Sharon, Pa., to Normin Ripple, Youngstown, Ohio. The reported price is $2,1)00. It is tbe luteation to campaign this horse in the Grand Circnlt tbis season, and he is thought to be capable of entering the 2:10 list. Entbies for the State Fair stakes aLd P. C. T. H. B. A' stakes are published in this iesue. Umahalis, 2:17i, the bay picing daughter of Chehalis, will be out as a trotter next season. Geebs has signed a contract with the Hamlin stable for the year 1899, £is everybody expected. BOAD horses handled and for sale, Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * BoNiTA, by Electioneer, blind as a bat and nearly twenty years old, after being nine years in the broodmare ranks, is now used on the snow path at Minneapolis, and bat one horse, Cozette A , 2:13}, can give the old mare an argument. Bonita was the first four-year-old mare to trot in 2:18|^. She did this in 1883. Fahmeb Bukch is onto bis job. He advertises in this issue of the Bbeedeb and Sportsman that he is ready to take a few outside horses to train this vear. He cave Much Better 2:07J, Ethel Downs 2:10 and seven others in the 2:15 list, their records, besides a tiost in the 2:30 list. Mr. Bunch is a good caretaker, a good trainer and a good driver. N. A. C0VAFBUBIA9, of Lo8 Angelcs, undoubtedly finds things coming bis way with the new year. One of the last acts of Gov. Budd was to reappoint Mr. Covarrubias b Director of the Sixth Agricoltaral Disirict, which appoint- ment was thankfully received, and the recipient thinking that a farmer holding that position should make a good showing on his own farm, went to work and irrigated his whole place at quite an expense. A few days later the rain storm came and gave the land another drenching. N. A. eays he didn't reallv need the extra water, but has no kick coming, and expects to raise a half dozen 2:30 horses this year. One of the finest carriage teams seen in this city latelv was sold by A. B. Spreckels, Esq , recently to Mr. W, G. Irwin, of the Hawaiian Island?, i he horses are full brothers by Mr. Spreckels' imported French Coach stallion, out of a mare by Irwin Davie. At Mr. Spreckels' Aptos ranch there are a number of the get of this French Coach horse and all are fine lookers. Mr. Spreckels bred his coach mares to the thoroughbred stallion Almcnt, by Three Cheers, and as a result of the experiment has a splendid looking lot of yonog- sters that are almost ideal carriage animals. He has also bred some of them to the thorooghbred stallion Uncertainty, by Emperor. Bi the death of Andrew Allen Bonner from pneumonia a few days ago the trotting interest of New York lost one of its circle and the men who freqnent the Speedway and other roads in and about New York one of their well-liked friends. "Ally" Bonner, ae he was aflFeciionately known among the horsemen, was a lover of the horse and was a breeder of some of the best-known light-harness horses in the East. He had a big breeding establishment near Long Branch, N. J,, and he owned among other well-known stallions King Kene, Jr. and Alcantara. He was well known on the road and the Speedway, and was a frequenter of the Suburban Riding and Driving Club— N. Y. Times. GfiEAT Babbinoton, 2:23^, is already being touted as a candidate for the next M. and M. stake. MoBE money will be hung up for the harness horses this year than ever before in the history of the country. MiLLABD Sanders will try to get the hobbled pacing stallion, Din T., 2:06^, ready tor next season's races. It is rather singular that the only trotter or pacer with a mark of 2:06 fiat stiould be Fantasy, the Village Farm cham- pion. At its summer meeting next season Columbus, O,, will offer $5,000 purses for the 2:20 trotting and tbe 2:16 pacing Mambbino King was 27 years old January 1, 1889. Mr. Hamlin believes that he will be etrorg and vigorous until he is 3U years of age. H. W. Bkown, of Chicago, has bought Col. S. D. Brnce'a 200 shares of stock in the Turf, Field and Farm, published at New York City. John Splan is quoted as saying: "The way to get all the people in the world out on a race track is to give the right kind of a horse race." jAMts Suthebland, of Pleassntoo, made this oflSce a call the other day while it was raining, and he was the very picture of "the joyous farmer." He is working a dozen young trotters and pacers, mostly hy Direct. One called Ellwood, the property of L. C. Walter, stepped cS^ao eighth in 21 seconds the other day of his own free will and accord. Thebe has been a misconception about the breeding of Sligo, who is now the si e of four in the list, viz ; Miss Sligo, 2:17i; Lizzie Vogel, 2:24i; Ella Sligo, 2:25}, and Lily Sligo, 2:30. He hss been represented as by Banker, but bis true breeding is said to be by Greenlander, 2:12, dam Liiy Hughes by Earl, second dam Old Sue, hy Eden Gold- dust. It is a curions thing that Onward is the sire of four mares, each with a record of precisely 2:14, and the four are com- posed of two pairs of own sisters; Nellie Mason and May Morgan are both out of Rachael Kussel), by Woodford Ab- dallah, and Catherine Leybarn and Helen Leybarn are both out of Mamie, by Star Almont. "GBiFFrs," in Turf, Field and Farm, talks of the 2:10 trotters, which now nnmber ninety three, of which number twenty are newcomers in 1898. He says : "Only five of the ninety-three horses made their records to the old-fashioned sulky. These are Sunol, 2;0Si; Maud S., 2:08^; Palo Alto, 2:08|; Allerton, 2:09J, and Jay-Eye-See, 2:10. Nancy Hanks trotted in 2:09 and Nelson in 2:10 to the high wheel, but both redoced their records later by the use of the other rig. Only seven animal have secured records of 2:10 or better to a high wheel. That marvelous aid to speed, the bicycle sulky, was introduced in the summer of 1892, and there never was an invention which so took the horse world by The New Eoeland Breeders have raised the value of the Massachusetts Parse from $5,0(iO to $10,000 and lowered its time limit. It is now for 2:13, instead of 2:25 trotters. Fboh present indications Bed Wilkes has all mares cov- ered by him last year (1898) safely in foal with only one exception, a great showing for any stallion, yonng or old. In connection with the recent death of Wedgewood, 2:19, attention is called to the fact that, while he won eighteen races daring his turf career, he was only twice behind the money. Hhnby Sadndebs is wintering the youngsters at the Cleveland track, inclading Juana, by Dexter Prince, and a filly by Charles Derby. Both are fast and could beat 2:20 last year. HoBSES are being worked at Pleasanton. San Jose, Salinas, HoUister, Sacramento, Stockton, Lodi, Marysville, Santa Bosa and other tracks in the State, besides those on the big slock farms. Pboore^ive trotting horse men are rapidly falling into line in favor of the two in three plan of heat races. Indica- tions are that many of the leailing associations of the country will give it a trial this season. Now that New York's new trottiog track is a certainty the question of races is in order. Oae of the latest proposi- tions is a three-cornered match between Star Pointer 1:59}, John R. Gentry 2:00*, and Joe Patchen 2:0lf. E. H. Har- riman, owner of Gentry, is quoted as beine agreeable and willing to agree to any conditions that will insure a good race, The Terre Haute track has had three faster miles trotted over it than any other track in the world. In 1892 Nancy Hanks trotted it in 2:04 and in 1894 Alix trotted September 12th in 2:04 and two days later, September 14th, trotted an- other in 2:04^. While Galesborg holds the record of 2:03:J, there never has been any track which has had three miles as fast as Terre Haute. Silvanway, 2:10}, is enjoying herself these winter months at her home in Hartford, Cono. She is monarch of a vacant lot near tbe stable and every pleasant day may be seen disporting herself as fancy strikes her. Her feet are broadening out and she seems as sound as a new silver dollar. She will be in the hands of a good trainer next season and her owner expects her to reduce her record. The Directors of the Napa Agricaltural Society held a meeting last Saturday and decided to hold a fair this fall, provided the Legislature makes appropriations. Napa used to give one of tbe best district fairs in the State, and future meetings will certainly be op to the old standard, as the Board of Directors are progressive and reliable citizens. The Napa track is one of the fastest and best appointed on the Coast. A hitch has occurred in the sale of the Agricaltural Park property at Sacramento by the institution of a suit by E. A. Burr against the State Agricultural Society and Com- missioner W. E Gerber for a modiScation of the Superior Court's order of sale. The order of the court permitting the sale of the property directs Commissioner Gerber to sell the propertv and torn the proceeds of the sale over to the State Agricultural Society to be used for the purchase of grounds for a new race track and its appointments. Of course the understanding has been all along that the money should be expended in Sacramento county, or rather that the new track and fair grounds shall be located there, but it would appear that the court's order does not expressly provide therefor, and the present action is to have the order so modified as to include such a provision. The champion record for double teams, which has stood unbeaten since 1 892, is likely to be sponged off the board this year, through an arrangement entered into by Harry Dar- lington of Pittsburg and Calvary Morris of Cleveland. Morris owns the fast mare Elloree, that set the world's record tor trotters to waeon at 2:11 in 1897, while Darlington has tbe former New York trotter Cephas, that pulled a wagon over the Clevel-nd coarse in 2:09i last season. The two trotters are to be hooked to pole next summer for the shy at the 2:12} of Belle Hamlin and Honest George. Cephas is known to be a »ood pole horse and Elloree is believed to be his equal or his better. George Saunders will probably hold tbe reins over the pair when they start to beat the r,9 to 1, second; Doremus. 11" (J. Keiffi,15to 3, third; The Frettsr, The Pride, Gi-i Sling, Festoso. Time, 1:03. Six furlongp, Thr e- year-olds— Miss Marion, 106 (Thorpe), 3 to 5, won ; Limewater, 110 (Piggott), 4 to 1, second; E! Estro, IW (H. Martin), 7 to 2, third. Time, 1:16. Seven furlongs, SelUog, Foar-year-old^ and upward— sly, lOS (Turner), 10 to 1, won; Dunois, 112 iH. Martlu), 3 to o, second; Lord Marmion, llO Thorpe), 13 to 5, tblrd; Uuilder, None Such, HoraUo, Colonial Jjame. Time, 1:30. Sis turlongs. Selling. Four-vear-olds and upward— Don't skip Me. 104 (H. Martin), 3 to 2, won; Prince Tyrant. 96 (Gray), 6 to 1, second: Cas- take, 100 (Powell). 8 to 1, thiu ; Free La-iy, New Moan, Frank Jaubert, Fly, Fig Leaf. Time, 1 :16. SATCRDiY, JANUARY 7, Five (QtlongB, Selling, Ma dens three years old and upward— The Wooer, 113 (H. Martin), 3 to l, won; Gin Sling, 116 (Ruiter), 8 to I, sec- ond; St. Eristlne, 102 i.W. H. Martin), 5 to 1, third; Raclvan, Peach Blos- som, Fiero. Time, 1:04. Six furlongs. Three-year-olds and upward— Dr. Sheppard, 117 (C. Sloan), 11 to 10, won; Ftta H., 112 (Gray), 6 lo 1. second; Limewater, 102 (Beau- champ), 5 to 1. third; Rey Hooker, Polka, Semper Leou. La Parasseuse, Henry C. Time. 1:16M. Three and a half furlongs, Trt-o-year-olds— YeUowtail, 108 (Thorpe), 1 to 3, won; Loch Katrine, 98 (W. H. Marun), 4 to l, stcond; Ice Urop, 93 (J. Daly), 30 to 1, third; The Bnffoon, Innovator, March Seven, Bernar- detta. Time, 0:4ijj. One and an eighth miles, Handicap, Four-year-olds and upward— Myth, 95 (Joe Weber), 12 tj l.won: Dr. Bernavs, 9i (McNicnols), 7 to 2, second ; Mamie G., 95 (J. Woods). 4 to 1, third; Morlnel, Frohman, Greyhurat. Time, 1:67. Fnturlty course. Handicap. Three-year-olds and opward- Abuse, 122 (O. Sloao), 4 to 5, won; Mainstay, 105 'H. Martin), 8 ti 1, second; Mor- Inga, 114 (FiggottJ. 12 to 1, tuird; Genua, clarando. Time, i:125i Seven furlongs. Selling, Four year-olds and upward— Dunois, 104 (H. Martin), 11 to 5, won; Geo. H. Keichum, 95 (McNlchoiS), 60 to 1, second;. Highland Ball, 1U7 (.Beauchamp), 30 to 1, third ; Imperious, O'Oonnell Hugh Penny, Sin Venado. Time, 1:29;$. Ingleside Summaries. MONDAY, JANUARY 9. Five furlongs, ihree-yeir-olds— Corsioe, 117 (H. Mattla), S to 5, won; Tirade, 117 (Macfclin), i8 to 5, second; Fl Astro, 112 (Piggott), 2 lo 1, third; san Augustine, Ann Page, Strongoll. Ti.ue, l:Oa}^. One and a quarter miles, Four-year-olds and upward, Over five hurdles -Feriler, H2 ( lanneri, If to 5, won; Majors., 139 (Kouiliierj, 5 to 2, second: Monita, 139 ( r. Murphy), 7 to 2, third; Silverado, San Carlos, Major Hooker, Joe Cotton. Time, 2:26J4. Seven furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Hugh Penny, 108 (N. Turner). 6 to 1, won; Imperious, 97 (Woods), 8 to i, secoud; Survivor, lOJ ( a. Martin), 2 to l, third; Lord Marmloo, Casdale, Mid- light, Judge Wofford. Time, 1:30>^. Six furlongs. Selling, Three year-olds and upward— Wing, 100 (H* Martin) , 3 10 5, won; Credo, 102 (W. H. Martinj, 9 to 2, second; The Last. 100 (X.Powell), 8 to 1, third; Joe Mussle, Zjrazzo, Tortoni, Royal Tar. One and a quar.er mile?, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Red Glenn, 106 (tl. Martin), 3 to 5, won; Stamina, 66 (J. ReifiJ. 9 to 2, second; LadyHiirat, 107 (J. Woods), 7 to 1, third; Myth, Martello. Time, 2:ll. Five furlongs, Three-y far-olds and upward- Montgomery, 103 (H. Martin), 7 to 5, won; Mary Black. 97 (J. Reiffj, 13 ito 10, second; Jinks, 90 (McNtchols), 13 to 10, third; Smyle. Time, l:013i. TUESDAY, JANUARY 10. Six furlongs, Maiden, Three-year olds aud upward— Lavator, 109 (H Martin), 1 to 3, woo; sevny. Hi (Turner), tito 1, 3econd;Paul Kruger- in (FaUehy),30 to 1. third; Sokombeo, St. Krlstine, Alhaja, Defiant, Sidelong, De Los Reyes, Rags Whlitaker. Time, 1:16M. Six furlongs. Selling, Tnree-year-olds and upward— Horton, 116 (If. Turner), even; Jerry Hunt, 114 (Pi^ott;, 6 to 5, second ; Silver Beaux, 107 (H. Martin), 11 to 2, ihlrd; JingU Jingle, Abano. Time, 1:116H. One and a sixteenth miles, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Hardly, 102 (W.H. Martin), 4 to 5, won; Cromwell, 112 (H. Mardn), II to 5, second; Qreyhursi, ill (Piggolt), 7 to I, third; Lodestar, Lady Britannic, CoUloa. Time, 1:52}^. One mile, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward- Sardonic, 105 (H. Martin), 1 [o 2, won; Jennie Reid, 99 (Loulfer), lOO to 1, second; Frank Jaubert, 112 (J. shields), 30 tol, tnirdiPing. Elidad, TJim, McFarlane, None Such, Lena, Baliverso. Time, 1:45,"^. One mile, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— RtKebeau, 94 (J, Waid). 10 to 1. won; All smoke, 102 (Powell), 60 to 1, second; Mill Young, 102 (McNichuls),? to 2. third; Dr, Sharp, WhalebacK, Merops, Midlan. Una Colorado, Byron Cross. Time, 1:45. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY If. Six furlongs. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Ferrier, 109 (H. Martin), 4 to 1, won; Fig L at, 105 (uray), 15 to 1, second; Petraich, 107 third, Dr. Sharp, Ricardo, Castake, Schnitz, Lorena II., The Dipper, Kamsln. Time, 1:1S. Five lurlongs. Selling. Miidens four-year-olds and upward — Flushlug- ton, 103 ( H. Martin), 3 to 1, won; Sevoy, lOS (Grav), 4 to 6, second; So- kombeo, 107 (Rutter), 16 to 1, third; Henry C, EppUiger, Paul Kruger, Goethe. Time, 1:04. One and an eighth miles, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward — Sur- vivor, 101 (H.. Martin), 3 to 2, won; Obsidian, 106 (Thorpe), t to 6, second; Lavator, 98 (J. Woods), 6 to 1, third; Rainier, Casdaie, Milt Young, jJaUlsta. Time. 1:68,'^. Six furlongs, Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Don't Skip Me, 105 (H. Martin). 4 to 1, won; Pat Morrissey, 111 (Beauchamp), 7 to l, second; Midlight, 107 (Rutter), 16 to 5, third; Novia, Zamar II., sweet WiUiam. Time. 1:17,"^. One mile, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward- Rey del Tlerra, 112 (H.Martin). 9 to 20, won; i>ardiy, 102 (W. H. Martin), 6 to 2 second; Jerry Hunt, 96 (J. Woods), 10 to 1, third; Ad. Spreckels, strongoH. Time, l:45M. One and a quarter miles. Handicap, Four-year-olds and upward— Sar- donic, 90 (McNichols), 2 to 1. woo ; Morellito, lU (Plggottj, 8 to 6, secoud; Red dleno, 109 (H. Mardn). 9 to 6, third. Time, 2:10)6. THURSDAY. JANUARY 12. Six furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and opward— Merops, 99 (1. Powell), 20 to 1, won: The Fretter, 99 (Woods), 14 to 5, second; Zarro, 109 (Mackllu), 10 to 1, third; Ot;bturuck. Alhaja, Wheat King, Eanewor, Our Johnny, ^myle. Time, 1:18^. One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward- Hugh Penny, 111 (N. Turner), 2 lo 1, woo; Rosebeau. 86 (Houik), 10 to 1, second; Stamina, 89 (J. Reiff). 12 to I, third; Rosinante, Myth, CromwelL Time, i:435i. Six furlongs Selling, Four-year-olds and upward- Joe Ullman, 107 (.Rutter 1, 4 to 5, won; Castabe, 104 (W. H. Martin), 25 to 1, second; Sweet William, 110 (N. Turner). 12 to 1, third; Coda, Lady Erltannic. Pat Murphy, Darechota Wyoming. Time, 1:1654. Seven furlongs. Three-year-olds and upward— Imperious, 106 ( H. Martin), even, won; Cap live. 112 (.Thorpe), 6 to 2, second ; Mainstay, 112 (Turner), 16 to 5, third; Joe Mussle, Manello, Cutaway. Time, 1:30. Five lurlongs. Selling, Three-year olds— Genua, 107 (Ward), 1 to 4,won; Nora Ives, 107 tW. H. Martin), 15 to l, second: Anchored. ll2 (.Thorpe), lOtol, third; Judge Wouford, Don't 'lel, Sidelong, Yaruba, Time, 1:0? i. fclx furlongs, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Malay, 96 (Woods), into 5, won* Torlblo, 111 (Thorpe), U to 5, second; Ann Page, 96 (Gray), 10 to 1, third; Don Fnlano, Ping, Eiidad, Doremus, Zorrazo. Time. 1:17^4'. A NB"W SEORBTARY. After Twenty Years of Service Edwin F. Smith is Deposed from the State Board of Agriculture, [Sac. Becord-Unlon, Jan. 8th. J £uGEK£ LEXOHhas receDtly parcbased fire yearliogs from t.::frQeral JackeOQ, including the brother to Opaque, with wtiiuh r. P. Hayes lecently lEHided a 03up at New Orleans. Edwin F. Smith will soon be out of the State Board of AgricoUnre as Secretary, this resalt having been brought about at a special meeting of the board held yesterday on a call eent out b? President A B. Spreckels. Some weeks ago a San Francisco paper hinted that on Governor Budd's retirement from ofifice his Private Secre- tary, Peter J. Shields, would be made Secretary of the Board Agriculture, but the report received no credence here be- cause Mr. Shields himself stated about that time that on his retirement from the Governor's office he would enter on the practice of law in partnership with Hiram W. Johnson. But the change has been made, and Mr. Smith, who has been the wheel-horse of the board for many years and a most efficient and hard working official, will shortly retire to private life. When the board had been called to order yesterday a motion was made to declare the office of Secretary vacant. It was thought that five members of the board stood com- mitted to such action, but Secretary Smith was almost dumb- founded when the roll was called and seven of the twelve Directors voted aye. The vote was as follows : Ayes — Mackey, Wilson, Mathews, Hensbaw, Barrett, Covey and Spreckels — 7. Noes — Cobb, Fox, Chase, Boggs and Cox — 5. The board then elected Peter J. Shields as Secretary, to take office in April. "The result was certainly a surprise to me," said Mr. Smith last evening. ''I knew that, under Governor Budd's orders, there was a strong combination formed to down me, but it would have failed had John Mackay, one of the direct- ors who bad pledged himself to stand up against ibe Budd jjb, kept his word. "Phis whole thing is the work of Jim Bad), and is only the opening wedge in his determination to disintegrate the State Agricultural Society and eventually break it up. He has been working to that end right along. "Ic isn't necessary for me to call attention — so far as the people of this city are cjncerned — to what I have done in behalf of the Board of Agriculture in the past when its enemies had it well nigh throttled on several occasions. Now, let those directors who don't want my assistance get in and secure the appropriations they will need to carry on the State Fair. 'T have nothing to say against my saccessor, Mr. Shields. I wish him joy in the j ^b he has undertaken, but it remains to be seen who will now put their shoulders to toe wheel and do the work I have done toward the success of the society, and in the interests of Sacramento." Patents Granted Jan. 3, of Interest to Horsemen Lorenzo D. Brown, Elkhart, Ind., Thiil-Coupliog. 617,142 Charles A. Conger, Oakland, Cal., Soap Hook, 617,081. Cyrus Cooper, Tiverton. Ohio, Neck- Yoke, 617.225. Eedward G. Ferguson and J. P. Holmen, Kensett, Iowa, Tire- Heater. 617,152. John Galpin, Winsted, Conn,, Horse Boot, 617,153- John HelJer, High Ridge, Mo , Wagon Brake, 616,925. Charles W. Hemm, Kendall, III., Wagon, 617,157. Edward Kelly, Wallaceburg, Canada Guard or Fender for Vehicle Wheels. 617101. James T. Lawless, Toledo, Ohio, Storm Curtain for Car- riage Tops, 617,274. John Lindsey, Sandersville, Mias., Vehicle, 617,172, Enoch L. Lowe. San Fra cisco, Cal., Pole or Shaft Coupling Bolt for Vehicles, 617. lo7. Albert E. Lycan, Paris, III,. Harness Terret, 617,109. Wm. Pearce, Southington, Conn., Thill-Coupling, 617,181. Jacob Polka, Smith Centre , Kans,, Buckle, 617,183. Charles H. Prescoll, Amesbury, Mass , Device for Putting Rubber T res on Carriage Wheels, 616.967. Leo Rakus, Mahriscb, Austria-Hungary, Apparatus for Making Wheels for Vehicles, 617,047. Charles C. Rogers, Brockton, Mass., Harness Support for Fire Engine Use. 617,138. George Schneider, Baltimore, Md., Bit-Holder for Bridles, 617,300. Duncan J. Sinclair, Caledonia, N. Y., Coupling for Ve- hicles. 617,196. Mark R Spelman, New Orleans, La., Sugarcane Wagon, 617,198. Truman E. Stevens, Blair, Nab , Automatic Watering Trough, 616,986. Arthur R. SulUvau, Rome, Ga., Singletree Hook, 617,263. Gilbert Thorsen. Letcher, S. D , Singletree Clevis, 617,264. Alexander B. Wood, Advance, N. C, Machine for Sawing Fellies. 616,005. Henry Paar, CantoOj Ohio, Design, Horseshoe, 29,938. BsK HoLLXDAY has been operated on with the budding iron on both front ankles; looks wonderfully well and is likely to bs as good a horse this coming season as he ever was. Jav-Bye-See, 2:10. Hon. J. I. Case, Hickory Grove Farm, Racine, Wis., writes: "After trying every known remedy I removed a large bunch of two years' standing from three-year old filly with three applications of Quinn's Ointment. It is the best ab- sorbent I have ever nsed or heard of. I heartily recom- mend it to all horsemen." Proposed New Lesrlslation. Tqe following are the titles of the bills tbu3 far introduced in the Legislature that are of especial interest to the horse, dairy and agricultural interests; For the relief of District Agricultural Association s. To authorize agricultural societies to borrow money and secure the payment of the same. To regulate the practice of horse-shoeing. Providing for liens upon horses and other animals for the cost of shoeing the same. Regulating the width of tires to be used on wagons. To prevent deceptl'^n in the manufacture and sale of butter. Establishing a State Board of Horticulture and making appropriation therefore. Prohibiting the use of instruments showing false tests in cream and dairy products. Providing for the inspection of dairies, etc. To suppress bucket shops, etc. - ^i Mb. Habby K. Devebeads, of Cleveland, carried oflf pretty mu.':b all the honors of the Gentlemen's Driving Club of that city in '98. With the bay gelding Newcastle he made the fastest trotting club record, 2:11^; with the pacer Ripper be made (be fastest club record, :£:16}, and among the drivers in the races, he started more times than any other — forty-six — and was first in seventeen races; his next follower, W, B. White, having but nine to his credit. Used With Success for Cocked Ankles, Etc, Akgola, Ind., June 22, 1897. Wish to use Gombaolt's Caustic Balsam on an outside splint, and as our dealer has no printed instructions I would be thankful if yon would mail me a pamphlet. Have used the above remedy with success on cocked ankles, curbs and enlarged glands, but want some instructions on this splint, as the patient is one of my favorite driving mares. F. W. Kinney. — ^ Mr. W. F. Young, Springfield, Mass. Dear Sir: — Your note just received. I have sent you under separate cover a catalogue. We shall put five thousand of them into the hands of horsemen and people who are fond of horses, and some day if >oa see your way clear I would be glad to have you insert your advertisement in it. I have used your goods and would be very glad to endorse it perdonallv. I had a dozen bottles sent over to a friend of mine in Vienna last fall and used a great deal myself. Prob- ably you have noticed one thing — thai I have signed my name to less endorsements and things of that kind than most any other man I ever saw, from the fact that I have made it a rale never to sign my name to anything until I had proven the goods to my own satisfaction. If the matter interests you yoQ, I will be glad to hear from yon. Yours truly, Splan & Newgass. The G^ame Law. The open season for shooting quail, doves, deer and wild dnct as fixed by the State law is as follows: Doves, 15th July to 15th Febm- arv. Mountain qnall and gronse, 1st September to 15th Febrnary. Valley quail, wild duck and rail, lat October to Iflt March. Male deer, 15th Jufy to 15th October. The clerks of all the Boards of SuDervisore bave advised us that no ehanees bave been made thia year, bnt the ordiDances passed last year bold good if they do not couflict with the State law. The fol- lowing counties have not passed any ordinances that alter the open season as provided by State law : Amador. Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plnmas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sacra- mento, Solano, Sonoma, S^ta Cruz, Siskiyou, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows ; Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Kail, Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. (Use ol dogs prohibited). m Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Fresno— Market hunting and shipping game ont of the county pro- hibited Humboldt — Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited tetween one-half hour after sunset and one aalf hour before sonri&e. Kern— Shppping game out of the county prohibited. lAke— Deer, Ang. 1 to Oct. l. Los Angeles— Shipping game to markets outside of the coonty pro- hibited. Marin— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Madera— Market hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. Iflt. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 6. Orange— Doves, Ang. 1 to Feb, L Deer, Ang. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market bunting prohibited). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March 1. Docks and quail, shipment from the county restricted as followa: No pereon shall ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Riverside — Shipping game ont of the county prohibited. Ban Benito— Deer, Ang. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara— Deer, Ang. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). San Diego — Shipping game ont of the county prohibited. Ordinance suspended. Sfim Luis Obfepo— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 16 to Dec 1. (Use of hounds prohibited. Hunting for markets situated outside of the county prohibited). San Mateo— Deer, Julv 15 to Ang. 26. (Use of dogs not prohibited. Market bunting probibi[ed). Hail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting from lx>at at high tide prohibited). Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Sierra— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Sonoma— Deer, Oct. 1 to July 15. Quail, Feb. 1 to Nov. 1. Pheas- ants, close season till Jan. 1, lS9i. Sbippiog game out of the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Doves, July 16 to Jan 1. Trinity— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 16. Tulare— Deer, Sept 1 to Oct. 15. Shipping game ont ot the coonty prohibited. Veatura— Quail, any variety, Oct. 1, to Nov. 1. OABTBIDaE AND 3HKT.T.. Dachs ate plentifoi In Balte county, near Biggs station. Januaby 14, 1899] mm ^v&etsEic mte ^vox^txttcM, 25 Wheatland dock banters are having little lack Ibeee dajp, ThoDgh geeee are quite plentifol in Plumas, ducks have been Ecattered by the rain storms. The Fiah and Game Commissioners have recently sen; several pairs of Chinese pheasants just received from the Orient to Santa Kosa and Eureka, where tbey will be turned loose. Fred H. Busfanell and two friends bad a grand three dayfe' duck shoot at Green Island, near Napa, last week. The com- bined bag was a large one, all the birds being "cans," plump and in fine condition. Caesar Yonng and friends who were shooting at Bordells for two days returned Thursday evening. The combined bag was a large one. sixty "cans" being in the count. They re- port ducks plentiful in that section. Napa and Vallejo sportsmen bad much sport and made large bags of canvasback in the neighborhood of the Napa drawbridge last Sunday. They are more plentiful this sea- son in that section than they have been for years past. The newly organized San Francisco Gun Oluh held a meeting on Thursday evening. A large attendance of mem- bers were present and several new members were enrolled. The Board of Directors presented a report in respect to loci- tion for a clab ground. A favorable site will probably be accepted next week. The Sutter uounty borse fancier and driver of racing stock who came into Yuba county in quest of wild game and by mistake killed a dozen domestic geese for the wild sort, pay- ing therefor $2,50 apiece to appease the owner's wrath, avows thot be will no longer poke fan at the Marysville man who shot at decoy dacks, remarks the Marysville Democrat. Hunting accidents such as the following, which is noted by the Stockton mail, will occur from time to time if shoot- ers don't use as much common sense and discretion as (bey wonld in the selection of a new pair of sboes. We would suggest the unknown delinquent here mentioned that he sub- scribe to the Bbeedee and Sportsman : "A hunter who did not know the difference in power be- tween smokeless and common black powder had a narrow escape while out shooting on the San Joaquin river last week. He loaded his gun with the same amount of the smokeless variety as he had been in the habit of using of the other and as a result his gun exploded, but fortunately heeacaped with- out so much as a scratch, though he was knocked over by the recoil of the stock. A report from Black's, Yolo county, is to the eflect that wild geese are dying by hundreds in the tules north of that town. The presumption is that they have been poisoned; a hunter picked up nearly three dozen of the dying birds sup- posing them to have been crippled. It is a well known fact that geese frequently are so numerous in some sections of the state that they are the source of a great amount of damage in the fields; many methods have been and are resorted to for the purpose of destroying or driving them away from the in- vaded territory. The practice of laying out poisoned bait for them is, however, a very dangerous one and liable to be, at times, a menace to or destruction ot human life that any amount of property saved could not be a tithe of compensa- tion for. It seems surely that if other means were taken the object aimed at could be accomplished in a safer manner. Nothing goes bo far towards completing a sportsman's out- fit and conducing to his comfort as proper and ssrvioable footwear. A style that Is in much demand lately is known as the Creedmoor, this shoe laces un in front and has an eight-inch leg, it is waterproof and hobnailed. The E. T. Allen Co., have been supplying many sportsmen recently with this article. The sole is fitted with an im- proved hobnail, made of the hardest steel, which is about the diameter of a three cent piece, being hollow in the center, thus enabling it to be securely held in place by a screw, the edges of the nail showing serrated poiots that gives one a firm and secure footing. These shoes have been used in Alaska and elsewhere by prospectors who claim they are just the thing. Duck shooting for the past week has been excellent in many favorite shooting grounds. Most of the various gun clab members have been having good shooting on the re- spective club preserves The stormy weather has kept the birds moving. Among the favored localiLies are the Suisun and Sonoma marshes. Napa and Vallejo hunters have had plenty of canvasback shooting. The eastern bay shore, from San Leandro to the Bridges, has given many good bags. The San Bruno and Belmont marshes afTord good chances in duck ehooting. Los Banos has been in line; birds are pleuUful there. Seme good bags have been made at Point Keyes, Quail shootiog has been only fair lately; the weather has mtide bunting unprofitable, the birds running far and lying close. Sunny summer days for a week's outing are things of joy and beauteous only until one comes back to town. Some peorle can find recreation when the sky is leadeo-hued and wind and rain are frequent enough to make compulsory a study of the rusty colored sedges of the marsh fiats from safe and comfortable shelter. A week's sojourn on an ark located near Alvarado was the means of aSordiog sport and recreation to Geo Banks and wife and Geo. Franzen and Miss Tiilie Grundel. Docks and snipe were plentiful, the ladies being somewhat familiar with the use of the shotgun accompanied the hunters to the blinds or in the sculling boats along the sloughs and gave evidence of their shooting skill time and again. When the tide was out, armed cap-a-pie with gum-boots and spades, the quartette chased the fiiccid clam over the muddy reaches and fall many a hardshell was ruthlessly torn from its miry haunt. Tn the future some iovestigating savant will be called upon to examine a mound and whilst exhuming the debris of bones and shells, will wonder what style of Indians these were and what uses they had for the collection of india- rubber combs, hair pins, tin'Cans, paper-collars and other broken impedimenta that usually accumulates on the site of SD outing party these days. A number of the members of the Drawbridge shooting Club spent their New Year's holidays on their preserve. Among those in the party were: W. L. Mitchell, Carlisle Roe, Al Hall, Charles Wiochell, F. W. Gorham, Al Kel- shaw, 0. S. Cooper, Frank Haggerty and several invited guests, including Masters Clay Mitchell, George Roe and Kay Haggerty. The party brought home about one hundred ducks with them. Plenty of cans and mallards were in the bunch. Just now, while the attention of coast sportsmen is directed to the importance of game protection, the following season- able comment by an eastern writer on sporting topics is of more than usual interest: The effects of the assaults on ducks during the past twenty years is beginning to be more than felt. Where, a few years ago, bags of 100 or more to a gun were made, not once but often, shooters have now to be contented with far smaller bags. The greed of shooters a decade or ^o ago has resulted in a serious diminution in the duck supply of the United States, and although there are still extraordinary large num- bers of them left, it is only a question of time, unless more stringent laws for their protection are made, before good duck shooting will be a thing of the past. It is the unanimous opinion of all good sportsmen that spring shooting of ducks should b? stopped. In other words, that no ducks should be allowed to be shot anywhere in the United States after the first day of February. This may seem to work a hardship to some sections where the spring shooting is the best, but it is the greatest good to the greatest number that must rule, not individual benefit. Spring shooting of ducks is forbidden in many states, and the question is beJne pushed earnestly in many more. The movement has the sympathies of the sportsmen who shoot for pleasure, not for profit, and has many well-wishers all over the country. The number nf people who go out ducking as a means of recreation increases yearly with rapid strides. Marshes are bought up, and cluba formed to preserve the ducks from un- due persecution. Bags of ducks are limited in many in- stances acd certain days of the week are set apart for the pursuit of the sport. If the duck sapply was not diminish- ing visibly, such precaulions would be superfiaous. The fact that they &re made proves that thev are held to be necessary. If every shooter would be content with a moderate bag, all might yet be well, but there are some people — quite a num- ber of them, too — who, when out shooting, never seem to know when they have got enough. A favorable day comes for duck shooting, wild, stormy weather, and ducks bazz arouad the decoys, affording excellent sport. It is a temptation few can resist; it is a cbance that may never come again, and they go on shooting and shooting until the shells give out, regardless of the havoc they are creating in the ranks of; the ducks. They pride themselves on using up all the ducks they shoot, giving them away to their friends and even to hospitals. But they forget all the while that by their greed thev are working an iojury to posterity, a posterity that will be just as fond of duck shooting as they are. Stealing ten dollars from a man's purse, and then donating five dollars to a hospital won't wipe out the bad mark in the book of record. An extremely had practice of some shooters is the "wiping out of a bevy of qaail'' that has scattered favorably after being flashed. ''Enough for seed" should always be left out of every bevy no matter whether it is possible to find every bird and t hoot it. This practice is due often more to thought- lessness than to anything else, and generally prevails most frequently in sections where birds are scarce. It is very tempting to a man to wipe out a bevy if he has the chance, when, after a long and barren hunt, he has got a bevy scattered at last 'just where he wants 'em." As a matter of fact self-denial is an important part of every sportsman's education, and no opportunity should be lost by old gunners in inoculating tbe principle in youthful sportsmen's minds. Keep tbe fact always in view that there are some who will come after yoa, and leave plenty of birds out of every bevy to supply the needs of the future. For every shot fired at a game bird it is easily assumed that there are 1,000 shots or more fired over the traps at pigeons and artificial targets. It is a notable fact, however that while each season records its full share of accidents — some of them fatal, nearly all of them inexcusable — to field and game shooters, instances are extremely rare of such accidents at the trap. To those familiar with the sport of trap-shooting tbe causes are readily understood. At trap shoots the contestants are all experienced men at t he game. Should a novice step into a Equad his presence is at once made apparent to the older hands whose company he has sought, and the vigorcus man- ner in which he is drilled and disciplined in the unwritten laws governing all trap shoots soon makes him as careful and watchful against accidents as are his fellows. When a Equad of trap shooters step to the score they do so with every gun broken. At the puller's call, *'All ready?" the shells are slipped into the chambers. Tbe man at No. 1 trap alone closes bis gun, raises it to bis shoulder and calls "PullI" Every other man in the squad, however, stands at rest, with his gun still brokeo; not another gun is closed until No. 1 has fiied. No. 2 then closes, puts his gun to his shoulder and gives the word to pull, and so on down the line. Thus it can be seen that with such a perfect system pre- vailing the chances for an accident are exceedingly few and far between. And there is no good reason why an equally effective sys tem should not be employed by field shooters. Every shot- sun built on modern lines is provided with a safety bolt, which securely locks the action of the gun until releasad by the shooter. Instead of allowing the bolt to remain in pcs'i- tion, however, a majiritv of gunners release it imm:diately upon loading and closing their guns, the excuse being that they prefer to be ready to fire, upon an unexpected rise, rather than take chances of covering their birds with a locked action. An English sportsman, who has evidently had some un- pleasant experiences at the hands of a fellow sportsman less careful than himself, hits tbe nail squarely on the head in a letter to a London sportsmen's j ^urnal. He says: "The habit of carrying a gun at full cock is a most vicious one. It was bad enough with hammer guns; but then the full-cocked hammers were obvious. With hammerless guns this crime is not easily detected. Crime it is; and any man who is guilty of 'bat crime shows himself no sportsman, and in addition, a selfish, careless fellow. Why should not every man who nsea hammerless guns drill himself never to push forward tbe safetv bolt until his gun is in the act of being raised to the shoulder. Personally, when I first went in for hammerless guns I drilled myself to that end, and also, when using a pair of guns, always to put the gun at safety, if one barrel only were fired, before passing the gun to my loader. For half a season the drill was irksome; thereafter it became BO much of an unconscious mechanical movement that for many years I have found myself unable to discharge my gun until tbe thumb got the release of pushing forward the safety bolt. This I have found on several occasions when I carried my gun full cock for a few minutes to test the above. Some friends of mine vigorously adhere to the system; it is quite as quick as tbe full-cock system, aod it should bo insisted on with eyery bov when he is being taught to use a gun. Care- ful sportsmen remove their cartridges between beats; but, short of (.bat exertion, surely 'safety bolt on' should not be too much to exact." To the idiot who covers aod pulls trigger upon a di §pixKi9tnc(xu 2'7 Old Baxton Harvester, the Scottish champion ball terrier, has joined the mejority. Harvester was noted as a sire o*' winners; his show record credits him with winning over 200 prizeb ia Great Britain. P. J, G. McKenna has disposed of his entire kennel of d jgs, including greyhoanda and sporting dogs. This ia the finale in the career of E. V. Sullivan on the local conreing parks, bench shows and field trial meets. We are informed Le Prince Jr., the magDificent smooth coat 8t. Bernard, beloDging to Fred H. Baahnell, arrived safely in Jersey City, none the worse for his jonrney. He will be seen next month at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York. Ei-Sherifi" Matthews of Monterey county has given his two bloodhounds to Sheriff L,ee Price of Tuolumne county. The animals are of pare strain, well trained and rated two of the best man-trackers in the West. While acting as sheriff Mr, Matthews made many captures which he remarks would have been next to impossible but for the bounds. The vanguard of sporlamen leave today for Bakersfield to take part in the field trials commencing on Monday. The Pacific Coast trials for 1899 will be run on the Stockdale ranch. This tract is owned by W. 8. Tevis and located three or four miles from Bakersfield. The latest reports are to the effect that quail will be in sufficient numbers to meet all re- quirements for the trials. The program of events has been scheduled as follows: Members' Stake, firsi; Derby, second; All Age, third and Champion Stake, fourth. Considerable interest is manifested in the first event, this being the initial members' stake in coast field trials. Reports from Bakers- field show that the dogs on the grounds are nearly all in good condition. A full report of the trials will appear in next week's Bbeeder and Spohtsmact. The Pacific Coast Committee of the American Kennel Club decided at a meeting held Thursday, January 5th, to advise the American Kennel Club to take no action afi'ecting the coast kennel clubs connected with the Pacific Kencel League. The matter came up before the last meeting of the Ameri- can Kennel Club and upon the question being raised of ex- pelling the California Collie Club, the California State Poultry and Kennel Club and the Santa Clara Valley Poultry and Kennel Club, which clubs were then members of both organizations, unless they severed their connection with the P. K. L. The matter was disposed of temporarily by being referred to the Pacific Coast Committee. Such being the case it leaves the clubs mentioned in a position to select under which banner they propose to have their future career and bene ■ shows. The logle&ide Coursing Club met last Tuesday night at Pythian Castle and elected officers for the ecsuing year as follows: President, D. Shannon; first vice-president, David Dillon; second vice-president, Captain Clarkson; treasurer, William Halpio; financial and recording secretary, Thomas McHugh. There will be no change in the directors of the association, who are D. Shannon, W. Halpin, C. Morris, D. Dillon and H. Deckelman. The executive committee of the club is composed of T. McHugh, D. Shannon, J. Larkey, W. E. Thompson, M. Treanor and P. J. Reilly. The Interstate Coursing Club elected the following officers last Tuesday evening for the enauing year: President, I. F. Halton; first vice-president, R. E. deB. Lopez; second vice- president, B. K. Malcolm; secretary, R. E. ScotI; treasurer, S.W.Smith; executive committee— J. H. Halton, J. T. RoBsettet, J. R. Dickson, C. C. Griawold and A. L. Austin. Kennel Registry. Visits, Sales, Whelpa and Names Claimed pabliahed la tliia column free of cliarge. Please use the following form; VI3IT3 Ed. Altridge's (San Francisco) Yorkshire terrier bitch Puss {Joker II.— Biadford Dotl toShamrock (Fred— Nellie), Jaonary 7, 1899. WHELPS. W. H. Williams' (San Francisco) Irish water spaniel bitch Champion Nora W. (King Marsh — Nora P) whelped January 9, 1898, eleven puppies — 5 dogs, 6 bitches — to same owner's Champion Dan Maloney (Muabra — Biddy Malone) Bench Show at Sacraraento The bench show last week at Sacramento under the auspices of the California State Poultry and Kennel Club is reported to have been a better exhibition than the preceding one last year. The judges were J. W. Burrell of San Jose and C. D. Nairn of Ballston, Or. The awards were as follows: The first prize was a blue ribbon, the second a red one and the third a white one MASTIFFS— Poppies— Ist, Carl Saemanns' Dewey GREAT DANES— Novice Bitches— Twin Peak Kennels' (San Francisco) Lady Ermine, first Open Dogs — W 8 Brown, Sacramento, Marco, first; Twin Peak Kennels' Defender, second Open Bitches — Twin Peak Kennels' Lady liondeeborongb , first 8T BERNARDS (Rough Coat)— Puppy Bitches— L J Romer, Florin, Bessie Bernardo, first Novice Bitches — Mazzini Bros., Sacramento, Bernardina, first Open Dogs — Twin Peak Kennels' King Menelek, first Open Bitches— C A Smart, Oakland, Princess Sheherazade, first ST BERNARDS (SmoothCoat)— Puppies— Mazzini Bros' Dewey, first Novice Dogs — Fred Allen, Walnut Grove, Carino, first Open Bitches — Mazzini Bros' Vienna, first POINIER9(50 pounds and over)— Novice Dogs— W H Eckhardt, Sacramento, Nig, first. Winners, Bitches— George Neale, Sacramento, Queen N, first POINTERS (Under 50 pounds)— Puppy Bitches- George Neale, MoUie N, first Novice Bitches — John Neabauer, Sacramento, Rosie M, first Open Bitches- George Neale'a MoUie N, first ENGLISH SEriEKS— Puppies— W L Willie, Sacra- mento, Frost, 6ra'; R H Helms' California, second; M J Dillman, Sacramento, Dukewood, third; C C Bonti, Sacra- mento, Dockwood, reserved Poppy Bitches— W B Frue, San Jose, Nora, first; F Kar- pinsky's Qaeen Thelma, Sacramento, second Novice Bitches— W B Frue's Nora, first; J F Heenan, Sacramento, J O Flakes, second Open Dogs — W Wood, Sacramento, Princewood, first Open Bitches — Frank Karpinsky's Nellie Pippitt, first Winners, Bitches — H T Payne's Qaeen of Counts, first IRISH SETTERS- Novice Dogs— A J Vermilya, Sac- ramento, Ned V, first; F B Adam", Sacramento, Conn, second Novice Bitches — John F Simpernel, PUcerville, Aggip, first. Open Dogs — George E. Pierce, Placerville, Swift, first; J K Brown, Sacramento, Mike T, second; F B Adams' Conn, third GORDON SETTERS— Open Dogs— Ebret Bros, Sacra- mento, Echo Cliuton, first Open Bitches— Ehrct Bros' Claremount first IRISH WATER SPANIELS— Open Doga and Bitches— Kimball & Upson, Sacramento, Sprig, first COCKER SPANIELS (Not over 28 pounds, other than black)— Novice DogE — J B Stocker, Sacramento, Doc Snuff, first Novice Bitches- H A Weaver, Oak Park, Dot E, first Open Dogs — H A Wegener, San Francisco, Banner Jake Open Bitches— H A Wegener'a La Paloma, first; Thorn- hill Kennels' Fruitvale, Thornbill Nogget, second Winners, Dogs — Thornhill Kennelfa' Knight of Lia An- geles firs); H A Wegener's Colorado secocd Winners' Bitches — H A Wegener's Tootey W, first COCKER SPANIELS (Black)— Puppiea-H A Wegen- er's Redwood Forest, firsI; Mrs H O Bookman's Pal, second Open Dogs — H A Wegener's DaSerin Pastime first Open Bitches — Thornbill Kennels' Woodmere Rupee first, H A Wegener'a Peg Wcffiogton second, Thornhill Kennels' Woodmere Tiney, third Champion Dogs — H A Wegener's Champion Havoc, first COLLIES — Poppies— C 8 Albee, Lawrence, Ormekirk Emerald Jr, firsl; W B Frup.San Jose, Count Sergius, second Puppy Bitches — P J Shields, Sacramento, Snowball Princ3sa, first; B W Cavanaugh, Sacramento, Snowball Queeo, secood Novice Dpgs — Stewart & Sons, Aromas, Davie Lad, first; A P Scheld, Sacramento, Cairn Gorm, second; Etta Birdsall, Sacramento, third Novice Bitches — 0 J Albee, Lawrence, Ormskirk Queenie, first Open Doga— O J Albee's Ormskirk Emerald, firsl; Stewart & Sons' Rob Boy, second; 0 J Albee'a AUo Clifton, third; H A Wegener'a AUo Clifton, Jr, reserved Open Bitches — 0 J Albee'a Ormskirk Princess, firsl; N J Stewart's Happy Thought, second; W B Frue's Princess Orzi, third COLLIES (Other than sable and white)— Puppy Dogs and Bitches^W B Frue's Princea Zteza, first Open Dogs — Stewart & Sons' Daouil Dhu, first; W B Frue's Djalma, second; W B Frue's Mascot, third O.ien Bitches — W B Frue's Princess Ziska, first BULL TERRIERS— Winners, Bitches— E B Folger, San Francisco, Fly, first FOX TERRIERS (Smooth Coated)— Puppy Bitches- William Halley, Sacramento, Veracitat, first Novice Bitches — J M Robbina, Sacramento, Daisy R, firsl; Ed Dias, Sacramento, Pearlie, second Open Dogs — J M Bobbins, Lathrop Leader, first Open Bitches — J M Robbins' Lathrop Midget, first Winners, Bitches — Mrs E M Sompson, Sacramento, Golden Restless, first DACH8HUNDE— W B Frue's Prince Rupert first in both puppy and novice classes. SPECIAL PRIZES. W B Frue won the prize offered by Norman J Stewart of the California Collie Club for the best exhibit of collies by one exhibitor The prizes offered by the California Collie Clnb were awarded aa follows : Best California-bred collie dog, tri- color black and tan or black and white, club silver medal, Stewart & Sons' Daouil Dhu Clnb silver medal for best California-bred collie bitch, tricolor, black and tan or black and white, W B Frue's Princess Ziska Club silver medal for best California-bred collie dog, other than tricolor, black and tan or black and white, O J Albee's Ormskirk. Emerald, Jr Club silver medal for best CdUfornia-bred collie bitcb, othtr than tricolor, black and tan or black and white, 0 J Albee's Ormskirk Princess Best mastifi puppy, Carl Saemann'a Dewey Best Great Dane, W 8 Brown's Marco Beat St Bernard (Rough Coat), Twin Peak Kennela' King Meneltfk Best St Bernard puppy (Rough Coat), L J Powers' Bessie Bernard a Best St Bernard (Smooth Coat). Mazzini Bros' Vienna Best St. Bernard puppy (Smooth Coat), Mazzini Bros' Dewey Best heavyweight Pointer, George Neale's Queen N Best lightweight Pointer, George Neale's Mollie N Best English Setter bitch, H T Payne's Qaeen of Counts Beat English Setter puppy. W L Willis' Jtrost Beat Irish Setter, George E Pierce's Swift Best Gordon Setter, Ehret Bros' Echo Clinton Best Irish Water Spaniel, Kimball & Upson's Sprig Best Cocker, other than black, H A Wegener's La Paloma Beat Cocker, black, H A Wegener'a Champion Havoc Best Collie bitcb, O J Albee's Ormskirk Princess Best Collie pup, O J Albse'a Ormskirk Emerald, Jr Best Collie dog, O J Albee's Ormskirk Emera'd, Jr Best Fox Terrier dog, J J M Robbios' Lathrop Leader Best Fox Terrier bitch, Mrs E M Simpson's Golden Restless Beat Dachahound, W B Frue's Prince Rupert Best Collie dog, other than sable and white, Stewart &, Sons' Daouil Dhu Beat English Setter Dog, W Wood's Princewood Union Goureing Park. dofs^eD^rJd.'' """'^'^S ^°^' Saturday, January 7, 1899. Slity-four OPE^ STAKE— KUM DO^VN. J J Cronin'a Sllll Trying bPat Aeoeid KeoDGla' Pretender T rrr^nin'^Ptf^J,?^?^^??'^-^.^?^^ ^ ^ Appleby'3 Mariga Wildfire TJCroD QsMafdot Ball beat J J Edmonds' VldaShaw t Morao 3 Flying Faster beat RlncoQ E en o els' "S weed lab J Perry s Commndore Nasb beat F C Mack's Black Paltl Eucbre Kennels' Right Bower beat F Moran's Brilliant Mo Ken nets' Victor King beat W Creamer's 'ereey Lily ^ll^^^d°^J-^ ^°?H i^'^"*^ ^°r ^^^ Aeneld KenneK' Bed of Stone Pembroke Kennels' Fleeting Fancy beat T Boardman'a Big Lewie J J Edmonds' Morolog Glory beat J. Jones' Oaltvant Aeneid Kennels' Tea Kose beat F Murphy's Oilt Edge Rlncon Kennels' Sk! beat W F Hobbs' Mercy May 'TJCroQln'sThorahlll beat Al Austin's Douglas H F Anderson's Crawf rd Lad beat H Weber's Montana Euchre Kennels' Left Bower beat Mission Kennels' Scarfplo C L Appleby's Clare beat W Creamer's Report J Mccormick's W oodblne beat Josepb Perry's Fedora \\ hliney's Theron beat E 4 E Kennels' Vigilant Pasha Kennels' Alicia beat J. Seg?erson's Candelarla G Lahusea s Fireball beat Yosemite Kennels' Beauty Spot Aeneid Kennels' Van Clole beat H F Anderson's True Grit F Moran s False Flatterer beat R E de B Lopez's Minneapolis G LaVjusen's \\ beel at Fortune beat John Lucy's Scotch Lass Milo Kennels' Irma beat J McCormlck's White Lily K E de B Lopez's Rochester beat J Seggerson's Wblte Chief Insemlle Kennels' Wild Lassie beat Pembroke Kennels' Magic J H Smith s Merced beat Aeneid Kennels' i;ooa D^a Pembroke Kennels' Joy Bells beat D Cnllla'-i St. Nlcholaa Pembroke Kennels' Sylvauus t>eat Milo Kennels' Kentish Girl T Butler's feusie after an undecided Deal Al Austin's Trinket M London a Sharkey beat Larkey & Rock's Hercules Pasha Kennels' Firm Friend beat Aeneid Kennels' Maid ol Erin Entries and winning dogs, Sunday, January 8, 1898. OPEN STAKE— FIRST TIES. G & H Kennels' Dempsey Lass beat T J Cronln's StlU Trying T J Cronio's Maid ol Ball beat F Moran's Flylne Faster Joseph Perry's Cummodore Nash beat Euchre Kennels' Right Bower MUo Kennels' Victor King beat Pem-^roke Kennels Fle-tlng Fancy J J Edmondb' Morning Glory beat MUo Kennels Elock Island Boy Riocon Kennels" Ski beat Aeneid Kenoels' I ea Rose T J Cronin's 1 hornhlll beat H F Anderson's Crawford Lad Euchre Kennels Lelt Bower neat C L Applerty's Clare B George Whltney'sjTheron beat J McCormlck's Woodbine G W Lahusen's Fireball beat Pasha Kennels' Santa Alicia F Moran'sjFaise Flatterer beat Aenled Kennels' Van Cloie Milo Kennels' Irma beat G W Lihuaen's Wheel of Fo. tune R B de B Lopez' Ro^ihester beat Yosemite Keouels' Wild Lassie Pembroke Kennels' Joy Bells beat J H Smiths' Merced T Butler's Susie beat Pembroke Kennels' Sylvanus Pash Kennels' firm Friend beat M London's Sharkey SECOND TIES. Maid o( Ball heat Dempsey Lass i Theron beat Fireball Commodore Nash beat Victor King | False Flatterer beat Irma Morning Glory beat dkl i Joy Bells beat Rochester Thornhill beat Left Bower | Susie beat Firm Friend THIRD TEES. Commodore Nasb beat Maid of Ball l False Flatterer heat Theron Thornhill heat Morning Glory | Susie beat Joy Bells FOURTH TIES. Thornhill heat Commodore Nash | False Flatterer beat Soalo FINAL. ThomhUl beat False Flattfrer. CONSOLATION STAKE— RUN DOWN. Trinket beat Wheel of Fortune I Sharkey beat Tea Rose Flying Faster beat Swedish | Clare B, beat aalUvant FIRST TIES. Trinket ran a bye, Flying iFaater I Sharkey heat Clare B. being withdrawn FINAL. Trinket beat Sharkey. The purse in the open stake, amounting to 1637.50 was divided as follows: T. J. Cronin'a Thornbill |I20: F. aforan's False Flatterer |80; T. Butler's Susie and Joseph Perrj's I'ommodore Na^h 3-50 each,the neit foarJ26 each, the next eight $12.5') each and the next sixteen |7.50 each. Insrleside Ooursing Park. Eotnes and winning dogs, Saturday, January 7, 189S. Eighty dogs entered. OPEN STAKE— RUN DOWN. Lowe & Thompson's Patrla beat J Brynes' Mohawk W J Shields' Armagh Lass beat Kay & Trant's LRonora P J G Kenna's Lawrence beat J M jrnane's Wolfe Tone F G Fentiman's Callforaia beat Tuliamore in a bye D Hooper's Kuoiawn beat Handy & Smith's Victor Horlpy & Rellly's Master Mat ceat Kay & Trant's Dlaoa T F Logan's Miss Grizzle beat Curtis & Son's Luxor Curtis (S: Sons' Cavalier beat P J G Kenna's Miramonte Curtis & Sons' 3Iaud S beat A Van Den Burgh's AmerlcaQ Eagle H A Deckelman's Pet Kirby beat Ford & Duffy's Torsldo J Dean's Gladiator beat Dennis & Porter's Interesting J P Thrift's Forgive beat Nally & Morle^'s Daisy Whallon F Moran's Golden Riisseit beat P J G Kenna's Rocklin Belle J O'Farrell's Red \V\ngs beat J P Thrift's st Mary D Hooper's Eeodalnng beat O J Olsen'a Sunburst H A Deckelman's Royal Oak beat J McGulre's Pride of Arizona H Spring's Wilful beat Hurley & Rellly's f pecnlallon J Shea's Rathbone beat J Dean's Brilllantloe ' F Moran's Snapshot bear u Smart's Silkwood J O'Donneil's Las Palmas beat E M Kellog-'s Iowa Boy Bussell & Wilson's Lsioy Herschel beat Capt. Clarkson's Conqueror C Shannon's Soubretie oeat F A McComb's Flu'tb J P Thrift's St. Michael beat Larkey &. Rock's Minerva P Heran'a Martha Washington beat F A McComb's Royal Flush T Hall's Miss Snybal! beat dandy & Smith's Mona H A. Deckelman's Glen Chloe beat W J Nolan's Robert J R W Wyman's Rush o' the HIU beat Larkey & Bock's Emerald P J G Keona's Flyaway beat H A Deckelman's Old Qlory Larkey & Rock's Myrtle beat J O'Dowd's Scout E M Kellogij's Lady Gllmore beat E Burmelster's War Cload H Lynch's Mystic Maid beat T J Cronln's Arab Lowe & Thompson's Qulckstilch beat M Alien's Miss Alice W C Glasson'a Petronius beatBusseli & Wilson's Glen Rosa J Shea's Young America beat Kay & Trant's Crosspatch F A McComb's Motto beat Mohawk in a bye E Burmeistf^r's O'lirady beat l' J Cronln's Iron^Duke P J G Kenna's Rocket beat T A GaQney's Sir John A root H A Deckelman'd Prince Geo ge beat Connell Brotheis" Log Boy J Dean's Moondyne II ran Brllliantlne a bve P Brophj's Efiofcla Boy beat v onnell Broa' Senorlta. Entries and winning dogs, Sunday, January 8, 1S99. OPEN STAKES- Patrla beat Aimagh Lass f^wrence beat CalUo'Dia Koo Lawn beat Master Mat Cavalier beat Mi^s Grizzle KIrby beat Maud a Gladiator beat Forgive Golden Ru'iset beat Red Wings Bendalong beat Royal Oak Rathbone beat Willful Las Palmas beat Snapshot i— FIRST TIES. Ladv Herschel beat Soubreile St Michael bt Martha Washington Glen t bloe beat MlsaSkyh^ll Flyaway beat Rush o' Hill Myrtle beat Lady Gilmore Quicsstltch beat Mystic Maid Voung America beat Peiro-lus Mutto beat O'Grady Rocket beat Prince Judd Moondyne II beat Benlcia Boy SECOND TIES. Patrla beat Lawrence i St Michael beat Lady Herschel Koo Lawn beat Cavalier Glen Chloe beat Flyaway Pet KIrby beat Gladiator | QuicksUlch bei.t Myrtle Bendalong beat Golden Russet Young Amerlc* beat Motlo Rathbone beat Lts Palmas | Moondyne II beat Rocket THIRD TIES. I Glen Chloe beat Quickstltch Moondyne II beat Young America Patrla beat Koo Lawn Pet KIrby beat Bendalong Ratbl>one beat St Michael i FOURTH TIES. Patrla beat Pet KIrby I Moondyne II ran a bye Glen Chlue beat Rathbone | ^Z FIFTH RACE. Patrla beat Moondyne H j Glen Chloe ran a bye FINAL. Oleo Chloe beat Patrla. The money in the slake. 1800, was divided as follows: H. A. Df^. man's Glen Chloe. 5110; Lowe & rhompson's Patrla. |75; J. Dean" "' dyne, l-W; H. A. Deckelman's Pet Klrbv and J. Shea's Rathe each, the next Ave |30eacn, the next ten fl7.50 each aad the uex; 98 each. 28 ^ije ^veeitsv mt& ^pavtatnan* [jAHnABT 14, 1899 THE FARM. Relative Profit From Feeding Dairy Co-ws. Some dairy farmers feed their cowa on the supposition that the less feed consnmed the greater profit. It ie interesting in this con- nection to note the difference in quantity and quality of the feed given to the poorest five herds and contrast it with that given to the best five herds out of 82 herds of Meriden creamery patrons investigated by the Kansas Experiment Station daring the summer of 18y8. One herd out of the poorest five re- ceived no grain during the year, three re- ceived ear corn as their sole grain ration, and the fifth herd received a little oats and rye in connection with corn meal. For roughness, only one] herd out of the five received any clover, the rest being fed on millet, prairie hay or corn fodder. With one exception the beat five herds received oats, bran, or shorts in connection with the corn fed, and in most cases the roughness of corn fodder or millet was balanced with alfalfa or clover. The composition of the feeds given to the five poorest herds show that they contain entirely too much carbohydrates and fat in propor- tion to the amount of protein, the element in feed that is absolutely necessary in the manu- facture of milk. The feed given to the best five herds approached more nearly to a bal- anced ratioQ for the reason that bran, oats, ehorts, alfalfa and clover contain a larger per- centage of protein. Now let us look at results. Not all the dif- ference in the income of these herds is to be attributed to the feed, but a larger part of it can be. Suppose we estimate the cost of keeping a cow at $15 per annum for the poor- est five herds, which sum is doubtless below actual cost, and one-third more, or $20 per cow for the best five herds. There would then be $3,04 annual profit per cow from the poorest herd and $34 38 annually from the best herd, a difference of $3134 per cow. This means that one cow from the best herd brings as much clear cash to a man as eleven cows from the poorest herd. If we take the average of the poorest five herds, there is a profit of $8.59 per cow; while from the best five herds the profit amounts to $25 15; a dif- ference of $16 54. In other words, one cow from the best herds will bring a man as much clear profit as three cows from the poorest herds. It shonld ever be borne in mind that it re- quires a certain amount of feed to keep up the animal machine, just as it requires a certain amount of fuel to run an empty locomotive; and that the profit comes from the feed eaten over and above that necessary for animal sus- tenance, just as the efficiency of a locomotive comes from the food consumed.over and above that necessary to move its own weight. Econ- omy along the line of with-holding feed from a good dairy cow is false economy. It is simply extravagance. Wool Clip of 1898. The estimate of the wool clip in the United States for 189S, made by Secretary North, of the National Association of Wool Manufac- turers, shows it to have been 266,720,684 pounds, against 259,153,551 pounds in 1897. Since the department of agriculture ceased to submit an annual estimate of the wool clip, that made by the Manufacturers Association is relied upon as giving the desired informa- tion relative to our domestic wool supply, Oregon shows, according to statistic?, the largest yield, 51,291,872 pounds of washed and unwashed wool, and next to Washington shows the largest percentage in scouring, or 71 per ceni; Montana follows with 20.935,105 pounds, and 62 per cent shrinkage; California 16,932,993 pounds, and 66 per cpnt. shrink- age; Texas 16,380,422 pounds and 70 per cent; Wyoming, 13.626,704 pounds; New Mexico, 12,338.420 pounds; Ohio, 12,114,953 pounds; Colorado, 9,958,869 pounds, and Michigan, 8,856,122 pounds. The amount of pulled wool is estimated at 22,li6,371 pounds, making a total of 266.720,- 684 pounds, washed and unwashed, or 111, 66" .581 pounds of scoured wool. The aggre- ' e clip of the six New Eogland stales is :. ut 1,745,026 pounds of scoured wool, of which Massachueetts furnishes 128,860 T'Oands. The gcDeral conditions surrounding the clip of 1898 show surprisingly little variation from those which prevailed the previou^ year. The visible supply of wool is now put at 537,309,125 pounds. In the data there is necessarily omitted one important element, the supplies on hand in manufacturers' ware- houses, purchased in anticipation of the rise in prices. The concealed supply was larger last year than ever before in the history of the industry, reduced consumption of 1897 having been accompanied by enormous imports prior to the reimposition of the wool duty. These concealed supplies of last year are not yet exhausted. The condition of the goods market for the last six months has not been such as to ex pedite their consumption or to materially reduce the supply. Evidence of this fact is contained in the fact that withdrawals from bonded warehouses of class I and class II wools from January 1st to August 1st last have only been 6,228.833 pounds, out of a total importation of 26,707,777 pounds. The wools of these classes in bond August 1st, awaiting demand for withdrawal, were 25,- 225,639 pounds, as against 4,746,695 pounds January 1st last. Farm and Dairy Notes. Do You Know? A cow, like a human being, suffers from bad environment, says the Orange Jndd Farmer. Stables must be dry, clean, well lighted, ventilated and comfortable, else the animals confined in them will suffer in health. Most of ttie bovine tuberculosis is made pos- sible through the dirty, unventilated stables, and it spreads rapidly through herds when once introduced because of bad physical con- ditions. A damp, wet stable causes rheumatism io cows. Lack of ventilation and sunlight low' ers their vitality, as in the case of children who are never allowed to breathe the pure air or to play in the sunlight. When to filth and dampness, to darkness and foul air, is added the torture of the immovable stanch- ion, we may truly say the patient animals are confined in milk penitentiaries and the con- ditions are such that to produce wholesome milk ie an impossibility. Value of Carrots. The carrot is one of the most nutritious roots grown, and if more used on ta les as a supplement to the potato, people would be healthier and enjoy their food more. The potato, though good in its place, is not good aa an exclusive diet. For the table the short- horn carrot is best, though for all purposes the half-horn carrot will yield more, and is nearly as good. Many prefer it to the old- fashioned, long orange, which roots so deeply that it is very diflBcult to harvest. The carrot is a root especially adapted for horse feed not as a suslitute for grain, but to supplement it. There i3 a small proportion of oil in carrots, and this makes the animals laxative. Milk with dry hands. Cows do not like noise or delay. Do not undertake to make the houne slops take the place of water. Commence milking at exactly the dame hour every morning and evening. Don't expect a large fiow of milk from a cow that has only enough feed to live oo. A young sow should not be bred to farrow her first litter before she is a year old. While few sheep are feed too well, it is pos- sible to so feed as to take all the profits out of the business. Heifers should be fed liberally and be kept in milk as long as possible. If dried off early in the winter their first season they will form the habit of doing so. Regular habits, fixed placea and times for milking, and regular ft^ediog, with an occa- sional change of diet, will do a great deal to keep your product constant and even. Twice a day feeding is better than three. A cow does not need food at noon any more than at midnight. Go to her stall early in the morning and you'll see her grinding away at her last night's rations. If a voung lamb by accident becomes sepa- rated from its mother for half a day or more the ewe should be milked out before the Iamb sets a chance to suckle, as there is danger of losing the lamb if this is not done. When cholera is in the neighborhood hogs are less liable to contagion when shut up in a small enclosure. This enclosure should be as dry as possible, and should be disinfected weekly with air slacked lime or a carbolic acid solution. In sending untrained horses to market breeders seem to overlook the fact that it is neither the form nor condition nor color only which determines the price which animals will command. That which a buyer wishes to know is what a horse can do. Take the country over, more pigs die in winter than in summer of the cholera. Often a good, fat hog is lost from becoming too hot in the pen, and then drinking too much water. If pigs can constantly have fresh water before them they will drink often and but little. It is an undisputed fact that it takes more capital to breed good horses than any other animal industry, but, when successful, there is more profit in it; but, if not successful, it is a losing industry. The only way to make it successful is to breed the best. Scrubs are dear at any price. If hogs smell around their corn before tak- ing hold, and especially if some of them take a few bites and then leave, something is wrong which needs looking after. The trouble is nsually from overfeeding It may be from indigestion. There may be a demand for | charcoal, ashes, or possibly salt. Beef Cattle Notes. Lakeview Register: A thousand head of cattle have left Wallowa county duringthe past week, and as many more from Baker county, at prices ranging from $2.50 to $3 per hundred on foot. These are good prices and indicate to the thoughtful farmer that there is a shortage in cattle, and that the time is not far distant when stock will be selling for as much on the Pacific Coast as they do in the East. There is no particular reason why this should not be very soon, as our foreign ship- ments and home consumption is increasing quite rapidly, while the ranges are growiag smaller. Reno Gazette: There are 7,000 beef cattle on the Big Meadows being fed this winter. Hay in the stack is worth $5 per ton, and $7 baled and loaded on the cars. Much is being shipped to California markets. George W. Mapes came in from Amedee Saturday night with 15 cars of beef cattle to be fed on the Meadows this winter. Louis Dean returned from Lovelock, where he is feeding 2,000 head of beef cattle. Fall River Tidings: J. F. Bowman, the wide- awake cattle dealer has returned from a trip up north, taking observations of the cattle maiket. He went as far as Alturaa, and says tbat most of the beeves in that country have changed hands, and what are left are held at too high a notch to warrant him in making any purchases. W. V. Witcher of Oakland passed through town Tuesday, returning from a visit to his cattle ranch up in Modoc county. C. C. Carlton is feeding a thousand head of the Dixie valley cattle at Frank Moss' place in Big valley. Klamath Falls Express: L J. Straw, fore- man of the Dorris ranch, was in town Tues- day. He ea)8 they still have about 2.000 head of cattle on the reservation. Silas Obenchain left yesterday in charge of a bunch of cattle to He delivered at the railroad for C. Swanton & Son of Sacramento. The leader of the bunch is a steer weiirhing 2,580 pounds. J. C. Mitchell is feeding 600 head of beef cattle at Judge Smith's ranch. C. Swanton. the Sac- ramento butcher, went to the reservation to purchase the Indian cattle. Louis Gerber is feeding 1,500 head of mutton eheep at Alia- mont. Sometimes horses show slight symptoms oj fever; sometimes the contrary, a lack of warmth, and often shivering, apparently with cold either of which is caused by improper or deranged digestion. For these cases, there is, perhaps, nothing better than to feed them a few days oo bran mash. The steaming effect of the warm mash soothes the irritated mucous membrane of the stomach and bowels, causing sweating, which eliminates the mor- bid, fever-generating matter, and in the other case it warms up the blood and ener-izes the languid condition of the system. Don't You Want an INCUBATOR? Send for onr Catalograe. TELE IMPROVED PACIFIC, the BEST and LOWEST-PRICED In- cubator in the market. PACIFIC INCUBATOE CO. 387 Castro St., Oakland, Cal. THE TROTTING STALLION MONTEREY AMIGO, 2:09 14, MS§?lk^E\^ WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE LOS ANGELES TROTTING PARK. DESCRIPTION. MONTEREY AMIGO 2 -.09 1-4 stands 15 bands 3 in., weighs 1200 lbs., is a square trotter, and is admitted by all who have seen him to be the most complete stallion in every respect ever on the Pacific Coast. He has the style, size and bold action so much sought after by expert horsemen of the pres- ent time. In color he is a handsome chestnut with white ankles. He has the best of legs and feet, and is perfectly sound and without a blemish. TERMS. He will be allowed to serve 30 mares at $60 for the season ending June 1st when all bills must be paid. Or $50, for spot cash at time of service. I in- tend to take bim through the Eastern circuit this year and confidently look forward to bringing back to California the stallion recoi-d of the world. Address all PEDIGREE. fStrathmore 402 I Sire of Santa aans.. i'^')H Elinor 2:11 adney, 2:195i Monterey ....2 :09i^ Lenna N(p) 2:05^ Dr. Leek .2:11\, Oddity 2:10i5 Sldmont 2:\a]4 Gold Leaf. 2:ny, Adonis 2:11>^ and 8 others in the 2:15 circle, and 26 in 2:20 and better Sire of William Kenn._ 2:07J4 Clans Almont 2:12^4 Claus Forrester 2:llj| and 12 others in 2:30 1 and 78 others in 2:30 tLady Thorn Jr., by Mambrino Dam of Navidad _ 2:22J^ Santa Clans „ 2:15 f Volunteer 55 I Sire of < St. Jnlian 2:113X Dam of I and 33 others Sidney 2:l¥i I. Lady Merritt, by Edward Everett .Hat.tie Monterey 2:09i^ Montana 2:16>^ communications to 'Com. Belmont 4340 Sire of Dams of Monterey 2:09^; Montana 2:ie^ Fellfarc 2:10% lago „ 2:11 Galette 2:12i;i, Dr. Spellman 2:13% Sire of Carrie Bell 2:23 Meieor 2:17Jo tBarona .". Dam of Hattie, dam of Monterey 2:09^ Montana .2:16J^ P. r Belmont 64 I Sire of .■{ Natwood 2:18 I and 57 others (.Miss Gratz, by Commodore f Woodford Mambrino 2:2I>^ I Eremlin _ 2:07^^ A and 12 others IDaoghterof Alexander's Nonnan and mare by Gray Eagle J. WILLIAMS, University P. 0., Los Angeles, CaL JisUAEY 14, 1899] ©ly^ ^vei^ev mttr ^ifvimncax* LATONIA JOCKEY CLUB (RACING DEPARTMENT OF THE LATONIA AGRICULTURAL AND STOCK ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED.) Stakes For Spring and Fall Meetings 1899 and Fixed Events For Spring Meeting 1900. STAKES TO CLOSE SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1899. SPRING MEETING 1899. STAKES TO CLOSE JANUARY 14, 1899. THE CI.IPSETTA STAKES— For Allies two years old. S.5 to accompany the nomination; SJd Q^riiHonal to start ■ S"CO added, of which 3100 to the second and S50 to tlie thitd. Winners of a Bweep- Di-ibP of the value of 5900 to carrySlbS-: of two of any value, 5 lbs.; of three or more of any value 7 ^« extra Non-winners of a sweepstake allowed 3 lbs., and if saeh have not won three races, 5 lbs. ; two jS'es, 8 lbs ; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstake, 12 lbs. Five furlongs. THE HAKOIiJJ STAKES— For colts two years old. go to accompany the nomination; 545 addi- Hnnftl to start- S7C0 added, ot which SlOO to the second and550 to the third. Winners of a sweepstake nf thPvalueof S900tocarry31b9.; of two of any value. 5 lbs.; of three or more of any value, 7 lbs. extra. Non-winners of a sweepstake allowed 3 lbs., and it such have not won three races. 3 Iba. ; two races, 8 lbs.; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstake, 13 lbs. Five furlongs. THE SENSATION STAKES— For two-year-olds. SIO to accompany the nomination; 890 addi- tinn In Etarf £1 000 added, of which 8200 to fiecond and 8100 to the third. Winners of a Fweepstake of fhP value of S900'to carry 3 lbs.; of two of anv value or one of 81,500, 5 lbs : of three or more of any value. 7 lbs extra Those not having won a sweepstake allowed 3 lbs., and if such have not won three races, 6 iba -two races 9 lbs ; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstake, 12 lbs. SLx furlongs. THE LATONr A SPKIVG PRIZE— A handicap for three-year-oldg. S5 to accompany the nom ination: $50 additional to start : 51,200 added, of which 8125 to the second and S75 to the third Weights to be announced three days prior to the race. Winners after publication of weights to carry 5 Iba. extra. One mile and an eighth. THE TOBACCO STAKES — A selling sweepstake for three -year-olds and upward 85 to accompany the nomination; S15 additional to start: 8700 added, of which §100 to the second and 850 to the third. Those entered for S:i,000 to carry weight for age. Allowances: 1 lb. for each S"200 to S2 000- 1 lb for each SIOO to S8G0; 2 lbs. for each SIOO to SJOO. Starters to be named with selling price through the entry bos the evening before the race at the uaaal time of closing. One mile. THK DECORATION HANUICAP— For three-year-olds and upward. $10 to accompany the nomination; 890 additional to start; SI. SCO added, of which 8200 to the second and Si' 0 to the third. Weights to appear three days prior to the race. Winners after the publication of weights to carry 5 lbs! extra. One mile and an eighth. THE CINCINNATI HOTEL HANDICAP— For three-year-olds nod upward. 85 to accom- pany the nomination ; S50 additional to start; §1.200 added, of which 8125 to the second and 875 to the third. Weights to appear three days prior to the race. Winners after the pablication of weights to carry 5 lbs. extra. One mile and a sixteenth. FALL MEETING 1899. STAKES TO CLOSE JANUARY 14, 1899. THE KIMBAI.I- ST AKES— For colts two years old. 85 to accompany the nomination ; 845 ad- rtiUnnal to start' 8700 added, of which SIOO to the second and S50 to the third. Winners of a sweepstake nf rhe value ot s'l 000 to carry 3 lbs. ; of one of S2 000 or two of any value, 5 lbs. ; of three of any value. ' Ihs extra Those not having won a sweepstake alllowed 5 lbs., and if such have not won three races 8^'ce July 1, 8 lbs. : maidens that have not been placeJ in a sweepstake, 12 lbs. Six furlongs. THE ZOO ZOO STAKES— For fillies two years old. 85 to accompany the nomination: S15 addi- tinnal to Start' "vOO added, of which 8100 to the s^econd and 850 to the third. Winners of a sweepstake of the value of 81 OCO to carry 3 lbs.: of two of any value, 5 lbs. ; of three of any value, 7 lbs. extra. Non- winners of a sweepstake allowed 5 Ib9., and if such have not won fotir races, 8 lbs.; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstake. 12 ]b3. Sis furlongs. THE KENTUCKY CENTRAL STAKES— For two -year. olds. Soto accompany the nomina- tion: 845 additional to start; S700 added, of which SlOu to the second and 8.50 to the third. Winners of a sweepstake of the value of 81.000 to carry 3 lbs : of two of any value. 5 lbs.; of three of any value. 7 lbs. extra. Non-winners of sweepstake allowed 5 lbs., and if such have not won three races since July l" 8 lbs. ; maidens 10 lbs , and if beaten and not having been placed in a sweepstake at the meeting, 15 lt«! One mile. SPRING MEETING 1900. STAKES TO CLOSE JANUARY 14, 1899. THE liATONIA DERBY -For three-year-olds (foals of 1897), at SIOO each. 850 forfeit, 815 if de- MflTPd on or before August 1. 1899 S30 if declared on or before April 1, 1900 (monev to accompany Hpf-ifLifttions or they will not be accepted): 8 .'.SOO added, of which 8400 to the second and 8100 to the third. Winnera of a sweepstake in 1900 of the value of 81,500. 3 lbs.; of two sunh or one of 83.000. 5 lbs extra. Non winners of a sweepstake in 1900 allowed 5 lbs., and if not placed in a sweepstake, 8 lbs.; maidens. 12 lbs. One mile and a half. THE HiaiYAB STAKES— For three-year-olds (foals of 1S97). at 8100 each, 850 forfeit. 810 if de- flfttPd on or before August 1. 1899, S20 if declared on or before April 1,1900 (money to accompany declaration or they will not be accepted). 81,500 added, of which 8300 to second and 8100 to third. Winners of a sweepstake in 1900 of the value of 81.500 to carry 3 lbs.; of two of any value or one of 82 500 5 lbs. extra. Those that have not won a sweepstake in 1900 allowed 7 lbs., and if b aten and not having been placed in a sweepstake, 10 lbs.; maidens, 15 lbs. One mile and an eighth. THE LATONIA OAKS— For fillies three years old (foals of 1897), st SOU each. 850 forfeit, 810 i declared on or before August l, lfi99. 820 if declared on or before April 1. 1900 declarations to be accom- panied with the money or they will not be accepted. 81,250 added, of which 8250 to second and 8100 to third. Winners of;a sweepstake in 1900 of the value of 82,000 and winners of two sweepstakes in that year of any value to carry 5 lbs. extra. Those not having won a sweepstake in 1900 allowed 5 lbs,, and if not placed in a sweepstake, ^ lbs. ; maidens, 12 lbs. One mile and a quarter. ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO E. C. HOPPER, SECRETARY, COVINGTON, KY. New Louisville Jockey Club. FOR THE SPRING MEETING OF 1899. THE DEBUTANTE STAKES— For two-year-old fillies. 85 to accompanv the nomination; S60 additional to start. The value of the race to be 81 SOO, of which S200 to second and 8100 to third. Winners of a sweepstakes to carry 3 lb?.; of two. 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Fonr furlongs. THE WENONAH STAKES— For two-year-old colts and PGldiuES 85 to accompany the nomination; ?50 addilional to start. The value of the race to be 81.SO0, of which S200 to second and SIOO to third Winnersof a sweepstake to carrySlbs.; of two, 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Four and a half furlongs. THE JUVENILE STAKES— A selling sweepstakes for two- vear olds 85 to accompanv the nomination ; 8oO additional to start. The value of the race to be 81.250, of which S-2C0 to second and 8100 to third Those entered to be sold f-^r 82.5L0 to carry weight for aee. Allowances- 2 lbs. for each 82£0 to 31,500; 1 lb. for each 81C0 to 8800; 2 lbs. for each 8100 to S300. Five furlongs. THE EtUEGRASS STAKES-For three-year-olds that have not won a sweepslakes or two races prior to the closing of this ste ke. 85 to accompany the nomination; 850 additional to s'art. The value of the race to be 81.300. of which 8200 to second and 8100 to third. Weight. 112 lbs. Winners of a sweepstakes or of two races after Jan. 16, 1S99 (selling pnrses excepted), ro carry 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed S lbs. Six and a half fnrlongs. THE MADAMOISELI,E STAKES— A selliug sweepstakes for three-year-old fillies. 85 to accompany the nomination: 850 addi- tional to start. The value of the stakes to tie 81,300. of which 8200 to second and SIOO to third. Those entered to be sold for 83.000 to carry weight tor age. Allowances: 3 Ib^. for each 8500 to SJ.OOO; 2 lbs. for each S250 to 81,000: 2 lbs. for each 8 100 less. Seven furlongs. THE PREMIBB STAKES-For three-year-olds. 85 to ac- company the nomination; 850 additional to start. The value of the race to be 81,300, of which 8200 to second and SiOO to third. Winners in 1898 of a race of 83,000, 5 lbs.; of two such, 7 lbs. extra. Others, 15 DAYS, II STAKES. MAY 4-20. , non-winners at any time of three sweepstakes of SSOO allowed 5 lbs. ; I of twoBweepstakesor tenracesol any value, 8 lbs.; of one sweepstake or six races of any value, 12 lbs.; maidens, 20 lbs. One mile. THE LOUISVirLB HANDICAP.— For three-yearnilds and upward. 810 to accompanv the nomination: 850 additional to start. The valneof the race to be' 81.500. of which 8200 to second and SIOO to third. Weights to appear three days prior to the day of the race. Winners of a race other than a selling purse.afier weights are posted, 5 lbs. extra. Mile and one-sixteenth. THE FRANK FEHK STAKES.— A selling sweepstakes for three-year-olds and upward. So to accompany the nomination; 850 additional to start . The value of tbe race lo be 81.300. of which $200 to second and 8100 to third. Those entered not to be solfi to carry 5 lt)s. extra: if for S3.C0O. weight for age. Allowances: lib. foreach 8250 to 82,000; 1 lb. for each 8100 to 81,000 ; 2 lbs. for each 8100 to 8500. One mile. Kentucky Derby, $6,000 ; Clark Stakes, $4,000, and Kentucky Oaks, $3,000, Will Also Be Kun at this Meeting. Address all Communications to the Secretary, CHARLES F. PRICE, Secretary, Louisville, Ky. Racins! Racing! CtUFORNIA JOGKEV CLUB MCES WINTEE MEKTING 1898-99. MONDAY, m. 16 to m. 28 InclDsWe AT Oakland Race Track Racing MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Five or More Kaces Each Day. 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ALEXANDER BUTTON JR., ByALEXANDERBUTTON.from KATE KEARNEY, by JOHN NELSON. A perfect (Wver and a Horse Show prize winner. Sound andwU right. Will be sold CHEAP. Apply at this offic^ Experienced Farmer and Stock Raiser. A man and his wife want a sitnalion to take charge o( a breeding farm. Have the best of refer- ence. Highly recommended by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Undersiands building and general improvements. Address W. H. G., BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. ELAKB, MOFFITT & TOWNE - DttALEBS IN - 55-57-59-61 First Street, S. F. TtelepH' NK Main 199. Tr\ Rl IV A linnOr '-'"■"^ '° *® °^'^^ °^ ^^^ breeder and TO HUT n H||K\I> Spoetsman, register your wants and place an OR SELL 11 IIUIIwL^ advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with less expense than by any other method. &ije ^veettev anE» §vcvi&tn^o'?e'trd■s for less money than other SmoMe^P^wder.,_ Ask your dealer for "GOLD DUST" Cartridges. Use "GOLD DUST Measure if you load yonr own shells. ^ ^^ SMOKELESS POWDER CO., San Prancisoo, Cal. L. O.SMITH ^ GUNS ARE WINNERS Sixteenth Annual Trials OFTHB Pacific Coast Field Trials Club TO BE RUN AT BAKERSFIELD Commencing MaND&Y,J&NU&RY 16, 1899. Members' Stake Annual Derby All-Aged Stake Champion Stake Entries for All-Aged Stake close Thurs- day, December 15, 1898. H. W. KELLER, President. J. M. KILGARIF, Secretary. Pacific Motdal Boii-niNG, San Peancisco. THIRD tHNUlL BENCH SHOW — OF THE — CALIFORNIA STATE Poultry and Kennel Club — AT" SACRAMENTO, JANUARY 4, 5. 6 and 7, 1899. Under Pacific Kennel League Rules. Entries Close Thursday, December 33d. Premium List Ready DECEMBER 1. 1893. For Farther Particulars See Premium List. THOS. FOX, President. M. COFFET, Secretary, 2503 G Street, Sacramento. BULLDOG A Bulldog puppy wanted. Address "W," BREEDER & HFOSXSMAN, !2 1-8 Geary St., 8. F. A. O. LiNrsTBOM Tel. Main 5178 AL. 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Composite, Compartment^ Jjovhle Drawing-room Sleeping and Dining Cam, Elegantly fitted, A Royal Train Along a Royal Way Pacific Coast Limited BETWEEN Los Angeles, St. Louis and Chicago Via EL PASO anil Fort WORTH With throngh car connection for SAN FRANCISCO Leaves San Francisco 5:00 p. m. Men. and Tlinr. Los Angeles 11:30 a. m. Tue. and Fri. irrives Chicago 4:00 p. m. Fri. and Mon . An Elegant Solid Vestibuled Train, with Equipmenl Simiiay to Sunset Limited. Grand Transcontinental Tours #' Dog Diseases AND ZXo-\7^ to :Feod Mailed Free to any address by tbe antbor H. Clay Gloves, D. V. 8., 1293 Broadway. New York. •^AHTTAET 14, 1899] (S^lje ^veeiiev mxb ^civi»tntmt THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, GAL. [Property of John Pabeott, Esq.] Devoted Exclusively to tbe Breeding aad Training of High-Glass Harness AND Saddle Horses DEVON and DURHAM BULLS, CARRIAGE and DRIVING HORSES Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville, Cal. Good Ones for Sale. Aa I wish to retire from the breedinpbusiDess; the entire stock of the Green Meadow Farm is for sale at very low prices, including HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (the great Bire of racehorses, and the only BOE of Geo. Wilkes in California). ANNA BELLE {dam of Lt. Belle (2), 2:16), three-year-old record of 2:27'^, has shown a 2:07 gait, with her colts by Hambletonian Wilkes, one, two and three years old; one ot them has shown a 2:H gait, no record. Also several fine young horses sired by Hambletonian Wilkes, from well bred speedy mares. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (aire of Phcebe Wilkes. 2:08J^. and many others with low records). Will make the season of 1899 at Green Meadow Farm, Santa Ulara, Cal. For Season $50. If sold, hi8 book goes with him. For farther partlcniars, address K. T. MOORHEAD, Box 336, Sauta Clara. Cal. ^ ... — . V "MV 4J CT m rr) \>\)m'K^^^: Patented Atigoat 11th, IS! DEVICE COMPLETE - $5.00 Dr. Hutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just tlie thing for a Eoad Horse, gives liim confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. 0df~'Se\\ me your troubles and send for circulars. Address, G. E. HUTTON V. S., HOLTON, KANSAS. RED BALL BRAND. Awardad Gold Medal At CallfornlaStBte Fair 1893. Every horse owner who valnes his stock ahoold constantly have 'a supply of it on hand. It improves and keeps latockln the pink of cod- 'dlHon. Manhattan Food Go. San Mateo, Cal. Afck your grocers or dealers for It. San Francisco Agents: TILLMANN & BENDELL, Gor. Clay and Battery St. Sportsmen and Others IN' uLJYlnU A frametbatsiandson *r i rk.rvi-k n t rw^tm the floor. 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Can Now 1)6 86611 alOatlaffn 3 1*7 Stallions, Large, act! ve. sound and of the best breeding, 227 Typical Mares. If you want a Grf>at Stallion for bead of stud, A Good one for public use. Or lots to sell again. The whole or half interest in pure bred mares worth the money See GAKLAWN'S Collection of French Coach A d Percheron Horses. Address M. W. DUNHAM, Wayne, III. Separate lUastrated catalogne for each breed. Say which Is wanted. Breeders' Directory. YERBA BDBNA JKR8BY8-Tbe best A.J. C\C registered prize berd U owned by HENRY PIERCE Sui Franciiico. Animals for sale. JBR8EY8, HOLSTBIIV'S AND DCHHAMS- Hogs, Poultry. WM. NILES & CO., Los Angeles. Cal. VETERINARY. CALLS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COAST AND INTERIOR PROMPTLY ATTENDED. Dr. G. W. Stimpson — M. O. C. V. S. — Modern Sukqeet and Teeatment of Bactt hoeses A Specialtt. San FranclBCO Office: 510 Van Ness Ave. {Near Golden Gate Avenne) Tel. Jessie 1721. H0UB8: 11 A. n . to 2 p. M. Besldence: 698 34th St., Oakland. Tel. Red 3351. (Near San Pablo Avenne) Hours : 7 to 9 a. m. ; 5 to 7 p. m. Ira Barker Dalziel VETERINARY DENTIST. OFTIOB AKD BTABLB*. SOS Golden Gate Avenne, SanPrandaco. OFXTCB HOUBS: 7 to 8 a. m. and 4 to 5 p.n; Tel. Booth 651. M. R, O. V. a, F. E. V. M. 8. VBTEBINABY SUBeEOH, Member of the Royal College of Veterinary 9nr- geona, England; FeUow of tbe Edlnborg Veterinary Medical Society; Graduate ot the New Veterinary College. Edinburgh; Veterinary Surgeon to the S. F. Fire Department; Live Stock Inspector for New 2;ea- land and Australian Colonies at the port ot San Francisco; Proiessor of Eqalne Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Department UnlverBlty of California; Ex-President of the California State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Infirmary, Residence and Office. San Francisco Veterinary Hos- pltal,Ul7 Golden Gate Avenne, near Webster St.. San Francisco: Telephone West 128. I Shoe- Horses On Scientific Piinciples, Giving Especial Attention to Gentlemen's Roadsters and Saddle Horses. The Individuality Of Each Horse is My Study. Attention Given Tbe Treatment of Qaarter Cracks, Corns, Split Hoofs, The Correction of Imperfect Gaits. Interfering. Foreing and Knee-Bitting. All Work Done Underatandingly With Respect To The Anatomy of Horse's Feet. TUBF SHOEING SHOP, Phone, Jessie 1464. 104 G. G Avenne. WM. McEACHKAN, Prop. Sulkies Built to Order! REPAIRED AND CONVERTED. Lined np to run perfeet when strapped to horse. OTJE SPECIALTT ■^^SULKIES TO RENT^ We BUY and bell Secondhand Sulkies. TF. J. KENNET, Bikeman, 531 Valencia St.. near 16th REAL ESTATE Good City properties to ex- change for Country properties and vice versa. Write to me or call at the office, and all in- formation will be cheerfully given. A. W. ROBINSON, Koom 27 - - 22 1-2 Geary St., S. F Business College. 24 Post St. SAN FRANCISCO The most popnlar school on the Coast. E. P. HEALD. President, C. 8. HALEY, Setfy. jV^Send for Circulars. C F. BUNCH, Superteodeot Vendome Stock Farm Racetrack - San Jose, Cal. TVill Take a Few Outride Horses to Train on Reasonable Terms. The following named horses have received their records at tbe hands of Mr. Banch. Viz.— Much Better 2;07i4 | Hillsdale 2:15 Ethel Downs 2:10 Jonn Bury l-AiAi Our Boy 2;12!4 I Dr. Frasse 2:183? Yon Bet 2:12% I Alviso 2:20 Claudius 2:13% | Lynnette 2-20 Iran Alto 2:lb?i I Laura R 2:21 Thompson J2,:\i% \ And many othere better than 2:30. Horses For Sale. 100 Head of Trotlingbred Horses from iba Napa 'Stock Farm, Consisting of Horses in Training, Roadsters, Broodmares, Colts and riilies liy NcKinney and Other Noted Sires All this stock are from the best strains ol trotting Diood and bred for racing purposes. Anyone desiring to secure a good prospect lor train log, a good road horse, or ahorse for racing purpose for the present season, can secure what he wants at very low prices. It la the intention of the owner of this stock to clcse ont the whole lot during the presen season and no reas^st ot- ' tensive practice in the (J- S. No Pay TUl Cared. J Unfortun.itc men who can- ' not call should write forail- vice and private book— ESTABLISHED ,7 Y»B = . ^,ttl L^^f^lo^.. All letters confidcDtiai: No Charge for Coaaaltation. ■ 731 Im^Zmiko \ El-at.rE„tn.ncc. BLOOD POISON! Primary, Se'-ondary or Terlinry. no matter ot bow long standing, cored for life under absolnie guarantee in trom I ft to 60 davH. I have used this wonderliil remedv in my private practice tor over 20 years and have never fai'ed. A patient once treated by me Is free from outbreaks lorever. I use no Mer- cury or Poiash. I ^-111 pay @500 for any case that I tail to cure within 60 days. Write at once. DR. GRAHAM, galte 1109, 114 Dearborn St.. Cblcaso, HI PATENTS Caveats, Trade Marks, Deslgn.Patents, Copy- rights, Etc., COBEKSPONDENCB SOLICl JOHN A. BACli, Le DroUBldg, WmWdOod. D. O 32 f|%e ^veettev tmtr §:pjovt»mmu THE BURLINGAME STOCK FARM SAN MATEO CO., CAL. MAGNET, (CheBtDQt Horse — Winner of 40 races) By IMP. ST. BLAISE, out of MAGNETIC, by IMP, THE ILL=USED 21 ,Iiup. St. Blaise (Winner Derby, 1883: sire of Potomac, La Toscft, St. Florian. St. Leonard, St. Carlo, etc. Total winnings ot pro- geny up to date S7C0,000.) Hermit (Winner ot Derby, 1867, sire of St. Blaise, Der'y IS'-S. of Sbot- over, Derby, 1868. etc., etc.) Newminster , ToachBtone (St. Leger, etc) I Camel J Banter (Winner of the 1 ■R-,„„„in„ ( Df- dyntax i Ion [ Palmyra Fusee (Dam ot Can- dlemas, the sire ot Martini as. Futurity 1898. Also dam of Gobang and grandam of Matchb OS, Derby, 1894) sire of Lord ^HS'" ''"^ ' Clifden (St. "™^> Lfger), Ber- mit,_etc.) jTadmor... Seclubiou ) (Dam of Kan-5«.„„ Qp.iinn Cowl taka. sire of ^ ^*'^^ Sellon } Belle Dame Black Venus, roriando \ Touchstone [vesHTienne (Radiator ( Venus . 5 ''Magnetic. ^ (Sister to Magnetizer w fTurf Stakes, Inde- '^ pendence Stakes; sire of Dpmagogue, Jack of Spades, Woodvine, etc.]; Magnate [Sapphire Stakes, Autumn Stakea, Algeria Stakes, etc ] ; Ma- gian [Doncaster Stake, Withers Stake, etc]; and Masher I2d to Po- tomac], Futurity, etc.) Inap. The Ill-Used (Sire of His Highness, Fu- tuty.hesireof l.Eller»nire Jean Beraud, winner ot 863 000 as a 2-year-old in i-) 1 Partisan / Pauline I Sir Hercules ' ) Echo (grandam of Merry Hamp- ton (Derby 1887). 8th dam of St. Friesquin (lat 2,000 gs., 2d Derby, 1896) (The Barou (9t. C Stockwell < Leger) Breadalbane... J (St. Leger and t Pocahontas (Brol'r to Blairi 2.000 Guineas) Athol, win- I. Blink Bonny I Melbourne ner of the (Derby and Oaks) ( Queen Mary Derby, 1864. and St. Leg'r) ( Chanticleer J Irish Birdcateher Whim £llerdale ( Lanercost i Dan. of Tomboy Lexington \ Boston (Greatest Ameri- ) Alice rjameal fKingflsher ■* ' can sire) (Winner of the Imp. Sltham I^ass Magnetism,.,... , (Dam of 4 stake i winners) | \ Kingston I Dan. of PjTTh- us I. rAnnandale (by Toucheton e) Imp. Balrownie J Half-b ro t h e r Half-brotber tol to Alice Haw- (Attraction -( Blink Bonny) ) thome (Dam of At- I L Queen Mary tractive. Af- tlinp. Maud j Stockwell (Der'y) finitv. Charm (Dam of Tele- J Countess of Al- gram, Mandl- bermarle (by na. Alarm, he - sire of Himyar, he sire of Dom- ino LFaturityl winn'r 8200.000) Sixth dam, Sister to Hornsea, by Velocipede 7th dam bvCerebns 8th dam, Miss Oranfield, by Sir Peter 9ih dam by Pegasus lOth dam by Paymaster 11th dam, Pomona, by King Herod I2th dam. Caroline, by Snap 13th dam by Regulus 14th dam by Hip. and on to the 19th dam, a Royal mare. 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" was asked an Eastern trainer recently, with the following result: '* My answer to this question is unqualifiedly 'Yes.' On the majority of tracks there will be seen as many horses wearing tlie straps as in any past season. "The rule barring horses wearing hopples from com- petition upon tracks under the jurisdiction of tlie Na- tional Trotting Association, was adopted at the last February session oE the turf congress. It did not be- come operative at on'?, however, the legislators allowing the horsemen a year in which to prepare for the enforce- ment of the rule. "Because the rule is now on the books, and la opefa- tive does not, of necessity, mean that it is going to be entorced. Track associations and track secretaries will find it difl&cult to fill their classes if they are going to bar the horse with hopples. For that reason I expect to see the rule waived on nearly every track, which means that, to all intents and purposes, the hoppled horse will be in just as good standing as ever and able to win just as mu^h money. "The almost universal opinion among trainers is that the rule is wrong, that it never should have been adopted, and that it should be repealed as quickly as possible. The drive against hopples was made by vei-v estimable men, but men who are not thoroughly versed in the racing end of the game. Had they been, I feel confident that it would have been voted down by an overwhelming majority. "Were it to be strictly enforced it would rob many an honest driver of his bread and butter and throw out of training a lot of horses which might otherwise be winning money upon the track. "Like every rule or law that was ever drafted, the anti-hopple clause hafl its followers. There are few drivers or trainers that are favorable to the rule. The most notable example is Ed Geers, who has gone on record as saying that he would not drive a hoppled horse in a race. That is all very well for Mr, Geers. He does not need to employ them. He has at his dis- posal every spring several hundred horses from the Village Farm and h-om that number it would indeed be a pity if he could not select a string of stars that did not require the use of straps. "But not all the trainers are so favored as Ed. Geers. The average driver of trotting horaes^lhe man, I mean, who maintains a public string — is obliged to take what comes to him. He cannot have his pick, but he is ex- pected to win money with the material that is placed at his disposal. Every trainer when he receives an addi- tion to his string, first drives the animal without hop- ples, and if a horse can go without them, you can de- pend upon it that the trainer will not put them on. But in the majority of cases, the hopples bring a horse to his speed quicker and make him go more level. These are always very important considerations in the train- ing and ca.mpaigning of any horse intended for the race track. A California driver expressed himself in very much the same language in the Breeder and Sportsman office the other day, and then added : "I do not believe any of the fast pacing classes will fill here in this State if the rule is enforced. Joe Wheeler 2 :07>^, Much Better 2 :07J^, Miss Logan 2 :07>^, and many others of our fastest ones that are expected to start in the 2:08 class wear hopples. We have had good racing with hopples in the past and can have more of it in the future. Of course, no person will advocate the breedirg of a class of horses that cannot trot or pace without straps on their legs, but the penalty for breed- ing tliat sort is already pretty heavy. At the big auctions hoppled horses will not bring nearly as much money as those that go without, and for road purposes no one will have a hoppled horse. Neither will they buy one that requires $50 worth of boots on his legs every time he speeds faster than a three-minute clip. Let the hoppled horses alone and breeders will work out their own salvation." Says the Turf, Field and Farm ; Rudolph Jordan, Jr.^ of San Francisco, the breeder of Margaret Worth, 2:15, evidently has a warm spot in bis heart for the brown daughter of Alexander Button and Adeline Patti. In a recent letter to Hon. Carl S. Burr, Jr., he says: "The idea of breeding a mare like Margaret worth was formed when there came to our farm a mare with a suckling filly, afterward her dam. Oliver Wendell Holmes' the- ory about the education of the child beginning with the parents, and even the grandparents, I applied in this case. I had an abiding faith in this little filly, and when she was five she was put in training, bred to the best looking stallion I could find, Alex Button, and kept in training for months. Adeline Patti never had better care than during the time she carried Margaret Worth and afterwards. And again, when your mare was foaled the same object was kept in view, namely, that she would have the best of care and would be trained and perhaps bred. She grew up on the farm, roamed and scampered over the same hills and the same roads; never tired of playing, game and sure-footed. She became as tame and kind as a dog, and was the cleverest filly around." She developed speed as she matured, and Mr. Jordan has faith in her ability to beat 2:10. Margaret Worth is now owned by Mr. Brayton Ives, who may give her an opportunity to improve her record. She certainly will be seen on the Speedway in the near future. Owners of stallions are well protected in Illinois, for there is a law in that State which gives the owner of any sire standing for public service a lien on the get for six months after its birth, to insure the payment of the service fee. But in order to obtain such a lien the owner of the sire must have secured a certificate from the Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, giving the name, age, description and pedigree of the sire, and the terms and conditions under which he stands for public serviee. A copy of this certificate must be filed with the clerk of the County Court and another copy posted in a conspicuous place where the sire stands for service. Unless the owner of the sire shall comply with these conditions he cannot claim a lien on the progeny of females that the sire may serve. This statute applies to all varieties of animals that stand for public servics It is stated that C. J. Hamlin has declined an ofi"er of $10,000 for his great gelding, The Abbot, 2:08, made by a wealthy Clevelander, who wishes to take the first prize at the matinee races of the Gentlemen's Driving Club of that city during the coming season. Stake Entries at Memphis. Memphis, Tenn., January 16, 1899. The list of stake entries for the Spring meeting of the New Memphis Jockey Club for this year shows a very favorable increase in numbers and quality over those of the preceding years. The Montgomery Handicap, for three-year-olds and upwards, closed with fifty-five (55) entries against forty-three (43) of 3898, and thirty-five (35) of 1897. The Gaston Hotel Stakes, for two-year- old colts and geldings, has sixty-four (64) nominations against fifty six (56) of 189S, and thirty-six (36^ of 1897. The Ardelle Stakes, for two-year-old fillies, have fifty- four (54) entries against forty-two (42) of 1898, and forty- six (46) of 1897. The New Gayoso Hotel Stakes, guar- anteed $1,000 selling sweepstakes for two-year-olds, has fifty-one (51) nominations against seventy-three (73) of last year, and forty-seven (47) of 1897. The Memphis Stakes, for two-year-olds, has sixty-four (64) eligibles against sixtj'-six (66) of 1898, and thirty- nine (39) of 1897. The Luehrmann Hotel Stakes, for three-year-olds, has forty-five (45) nominations against twenty-eight (28) of 1898, and thirty-four (34) of 1897. The Tennessee Brewing Company Stake, a selling sweepstake, for three year-olds and upward, closed with seventy-two (72 entries against fifty-four (54) of 1898, and and forty-two (42) of 1897. The Peabody Hotel Handi- cap, for three-year-olds and upward, hag fifty (50) en- tries against forty (40) of 1898, and twenty-seven (27) of 1897. The Tennessee Oaks, a new stake, for three-year- old fillies, at one mile, received sixty-six (66) nomina- tions for 1899, and forty-eight (48) for 1900. The Tennessee Derby for this year has one hundred and nineteen (119) entries, while for 1900 it received but eighty-five (85). Secretary Macfarlan cannot account for the falling o2 of the number of entries for next year's Derby and Oaks, unless it is due to the careless- ness of breeders and owners It cost nothing to enter in either stake. The Derby has $3,000 added, and will be worth around $7,000 to the winner this year. Horse- men do not carefully read the condition of stakes, or they would enter more liberally in the rich added money events. Those still eligible to start in the Tennessee Derby are: Tbe Eentuckian Onomastus The Barrister May Hempstead W Overton ?ea Liou Cathedral OrdnuQg His LordBbip Corsine Hittick FauBiuro Bert Davis Ch c by FoDSO— Faberoa Blk c by Blazes— Enfalaid Slizzoori St. Sebasilan The Lady in Bine Islingtem Leoslratus Fresma Faults Lead Nobleman Cotton KiDg Buctner Troubeam Reed SirGratian McCairen Chancery John Allison Leo Plauler Kate Elm Numa Deering Hambone Royal Banner Joe Broeckel Golden Link McTosen The Pride Ch c by imp. Deceiver — Oasis Ch c by Glenelg— Millrace Ch c by Kingston— Sallie Howard Those that are still eligible and possible starters in the Tennessee Oaks are : ' The Lady in Blue Florence Anslin Souchon Troubeam May d'Or Chimura Lucy Fee Dixie Dinmont Lucy Blazes Freak Matanzi May Hempstead Our Nellie Hindoo's Dream Sidtilla Margaret Dumont Love Letter 2d Kate Elm B f by FoDSo-Amella P The weights for the Montgomery Handicap, to b^run on the opening day of the meeting, will appear on February 15tb, and declaration to be made on or before March 1st. ^ Stallion cards neatly and correctly printed at this oflBce on short notice. ^ije ^vcehev ttnt> ^m*8f»nti%^ [^Janxtaey 2l| ^89 A "Word for the " Old Boys." One often bears the remark that some driver has become a "back namber," and can no longer be classed amoDg the best talent of the day. This applies freqaently to drivers of trotting horses, and does an irjostice to the driver men- tioned, says the Stock Farm. The fact is, that the old gaarde* as they might be termed, can drive just as well as they ever could, and frequently show that they have more skill than other men. Johnston, Splan, Hickok, Geers, McHenry and even Doble, who, however, has retired from the sulky, can outdrive almost any of the younger generation of reinsmen. The recent meeting at Lexington gave many instances of excellent reinemanship, and in most instances came from the older members of the profession. McSenry, in the race won by Anaconda, proved how wise it is to sit still and drive. This is Geers' most noticeable trait — one never sees him climb out on his horse's back or finds bim finishing with arms akimbo and reins slack. The best of the older class of drivers certainly drove in better form than the ones of to-day. John Turner, for instance, always sat well in the snlky and looked as if he belonged there — never even in a close finish* where his best eSjrts were demanded, let go his horse'd heid and pounded him on the back, as is so frequently seen. The ehapiDg op or pDinting of Peter the Great was an examp'e oT skill rarely seen, and Peter V. Johnston's plan of battle might well be copied by many of the more youthful drivers. Several very bad exhibitions of driving were seen at a recent meeting. In one or two instances the result of the race might have been changed bad the driver not shown such bad judgment. Also was seen some ridiculous drives- In one race where four horses ficished close together, all four drivers had turned loose their horse's head and had re- sorted to a woman's trick, when excited, of poanding the horse on the back with the reins. I never could understand how any driver could expect his horsa to retain his balance after his bead had been turaed loose, particularly if his horse was tired, McHenry never doea that, neither doen Splan, and yet they are the greatest finishers ever seen on any trotting track. Ed Geer's great forte is placing his horse. He always seems to know just how fast his horse can go and still have something left for the finish. He reserves his speed for the finish, and thereby wins many heats from men who have gone and pumped their horse in the first half mile.- The drivers of the younger generation may imagine that they have overtopped the other men, but they are mistaken, for within the last ten years no driver has come into prominence that can compare with some of the past decade, unless it is Keating. That the latter is a great driver I do not knnw, but he is a marvellous condi- tioner, as has been evinced by his horses' campaign of this season. They looked as well at the close as they did at the beginning of the year, and raced as well or better, despite the fact that they were shipped thousands of miles. Death of Ool. Ed-ward Byre. Editor Bkeedek and Sfobtsman— Again we are called upon to chronicle the death of a good cilizen, and lover of Jod's noble steed, the horse, whose loss many will deeply mourn. Colonel Edward E, Eyre, one of the pioneers of '49, died Jannary 15:h, at his home in this city. He was born at Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1823, and for many years was a well known stock-broker and member of the San Francisco Stock Exchange. He was also one of the most energetic and stirring members of the club at the old Bay District Trott'ng Association, and was born with a love for the speedy light harness horse. Whenever his business would allow him a little leisure, he took great pleasure in riding and driving. Col. Eyre was one whom to know was to remember for all time^ and one for whom I have a very warm place in my heart. He was a friend in need. When the flag was fired on at Fort Sumpterhe was among the first to respond to his country's call. Death teaches us that sooner or later we must all make the journey across the mystic river. As the poet says; Judge not the Lard by feeble senie. But trust him for his grace. Behind a frowning providence He hides His smiling face." A Feiend. Samuel Gamu£L. Rich Purses for Next Season. The Champion Sire of 2:15 Performers Mr. C. W. Williams, of Galesburg, Illinois, owns one of the greatest stallions of the world in Allerton 2:09}, but he claims for him one ''record'' which we hold belongs to an- other great st^iUion owned out here on the Pacific Coast — McKinney, 2:11 J. In a letter written by Mr. Williflms, and published in The American Sportsman of January 12th, he says that Allerton has "more 2:15 performers than any stallion living or dead at the same age." Kow when that claim was made by Mr. Williams he doubtleES overlooked McKinney. Allerton was foaled in 1886 and McKinney in 1887. At the close of 1898, when the former was twelve years of age and the latter eleven, Allerton had in the 2:15 iistGayton, 2:10}, Alves 2:U|. AUoba, 2:13}, and Felici- ana, 2:15. McKinney, at the close of 1898, had the following to his credit with records of 2:15 or better; Zombro, 2:11; Hazel Kinney, 2:12i; McZius, 2:13; Geo. W. McKinney, 2:141; Osito, 2;14J, all trotters; and Jenny Mac (3), 2:12; You Bet ^3), 2:12i; Juliet D, 2:13J, and Harvey Mac (3), 2:14}, all pacers. We do not wish to detract any- thing from Allerton'e glory, but facts and figures tell the story. 'McKinney at eleven years of age is the greatest sire of 2:15 performers the world ever saw. I^o other horse ever equaled him in that respect- And what is the best part of it. fivf ry one of the records enumerated above was made In a There will pro'iably be more money hung up by the vari- ous associations for (rotters and pacers in 1899 than for any other year in the history of trotting racing; at any rate, there will be more large purses contested for. No less than twenty events have been or will be provided for, the aggregate of whose purses will amount to the immense sum of $148,000j an average of more than $7,500 to the purse. This includes the several rich futorities that are offered for two-year-old and three year-old trotters. The fixed events that are in- cluded in the number above mentioned are The Transylvania for 2:13 trotters, which this year has been placed at |10,000, just double its previous value; The Merchants' and Manu" facturers' Stake, $10,000, for 2:24 irottere; The Charter Odk, $10,000. for 2:16 trotterF; The Massachueetls, $10,000, for 2:13 trotters, which is also doable its original value, and The Dou las, that has had $1,000 added tx) its previous value and is now woith $6,000. For the young set of trotters there will be five races, representing $52,000, in The Review Stake, $20,000, for three-year-olds; Toe Kentucky Futurity, $10,000, for three-year-olde; The New England Futurity, $10,000, for three-year olds; the Matron, $7,000, for three-year-old?, and The Kentucky Futurity, $5,000, for two-year-olds. The rich stakes that are promised, and it is almost a certainty that they will be opened, are two, each valued at $5,0(iO, by the association at Columbus, 0.; two at Dubuque, Iowa; two at Minneapolis, and two (probably four) by the new track now being built in New York by W. H. Clarke. The Chamber of Commerce at Detroit, and the Seelbach at Louisville, worth $5,000 each, conclude the rich slakes that will be oSered. Whether Terre Haute will reopen the rich stakes she has previously offered has not been announced, but if she does it will add materially to the amount given above. When to the stakes mentioned above are added the numerous purses that will be ofl;ered by the different associations from $2,000 to $4,000 each, there will be no room for complaint that there will not be enough money huog up in 1899 for the light harness horse.— Kentucky Stock Farm. The New York Track. Mr. W. H. Clark's Yonkers trotting track should be entirely finished by AogusK Shortly after its completion a meeting will take place. Among the parses contested for will be four for $5,000 each. Hopples are to be barred. The track is essentially for trotting purposes, but if Mr. Clark shoul I at any time deem it advantageous, running events might be scheduled. The steel erand stand will seat 'rom 5,000 to 7,000 persons. Abaut $250,000 will be expended be- fore the track is completed. Mr. Clark expects to apply for dates and for membership in the Grand Circuit. Mr. S. 8. Toman has been selected by him as secretary. For the last few years Mr. Toman has been interested in a trotting paper, but before that he had a great deal of experience on the track of C. W. Williams, at Independence, la. Mr. Clark thinks there it, plenty of money to be made in trotting meet- ings adjacent to New York, especially if two-in-three heats are made prominent. He claims that if the Driving Club could pay $10,000 for the rental of Fleetwood Park, and could make between $15,000 and $20,000 a year in gross re- ceipts, a well managed track in this vicinity should pay. Mr. Clark hopes that his exceptionally fine track, and its roan. agement, will be the means of elevating trotting affairs in this section to the prestige enjoyed at Cleveland, Boston and elsewhere. And we hope it is hardly necessary for us to suggest to so practical a horseman that when he organizes he will be careful to keep old pussy cats out of the presi- dency and see that this and the other offices are filled by men of dignity and standing and not by purely social pen- sioners alleged by the sycophant to be ornamental and regarded by the public at large as useless nobodies, — Kider and Driver. tios Angeles Horee Shew. [Herald. Jan. 17th.l William Ciirlett, the architect of the horse show, arrived from Sao Francisco Sunday morning, and active building will ab once begin in Fiesta park. Handsome posters will soon be distributed throughout the city, Pasadena, Santa Monica and other places. Notwith- standing the entries have closed many applications are being received for permisBion to enter horses in the different events, but as the official program has gone to press, it is impossible to accept these entries. At least 250 animals have been en- tered and the classes have filled with the exception of two or three. In addition to this array of horses and supplemental to the regular program there will be a number of post entries made such as special events for six-in-hands, laaso-throwing and rough riding. Among other attractive exhibits the entry of Dixie Thompson, of Santa Barbara, with his famous saddle horse and wonderful Spanish saddle and bridle, heav- ily weighted with silver, will be conspicuous. It has always been an attractive feature of the parades in which it has been shown. Mr. Howard of San Francisco recently telephoned from that city ordering a private box and making several entries. Additional to the $5,000 offered in prizes and to the cups which have been "hang up," there will be a large number of special prizes offered for Floral day, which, under the super- vision of Count von Schmidt, promise to be a picturesque feature of the show. Following the show on Febroary 6:h, at Agricultural Park, will take place the much talked-of polo match between the teams of Burlingame and Kiverside. Each of these teams will bring two carloads of polo ponies which will be entered in some of the post entries of the show, as well as taking pa/t in the game. On February 7th there will be, at Agricultural Park, a meeting devoted to pony races with gentlemen riders. There will bs six races all told, for which Mr. M. M. Potter of the Van Nuys Hotel and N. W. Myrick and E. M. Ware have ofiered handsome special prizes. The rivalry between these polo teams is so great and the contests previously held have been so sharp that much interest will be aroused by this coming meeting of the famons teams of Biverside and Burlingame, and there will undoubtedly be a large attendance. For the lasso -thro wing contest and other contests involving expert horsemanship there have already been several entries, among them being J. R. Carrillo, who has a national reputa- tion for fine riding, and two vaqueros from Santa Barbara who will be brought down from that city, There is no entry fee for these events of lasso-throwing, and the managers of the show wi!! be glad to receive additional entries from the Spanish ard Mexican population, which certainly is able to contribute many expert riders. This feature of the horse show should prove very attractive to the eastern tourists who will be present, few of whom have seen a riata thrown or wit- nessed the marvelous feats in riding for which the Mexicans are famous. The Two Minute Trotter. C. J. Hamlin, in the coarse of a conversation with an Eastern reporter a few days ago, said: "I want you to pre- dict for me that the two-minnte trotter is sure to come. I am as certain of that as I am that I am living to-day, but until special prize inducements are given for the trotter to accomplish the feat we cannot expect an owner to give his trotter a faster record than is consistent with the racing qualities of that horse. I think if we had trained Fantasyt 2:06, for a two-minute trotter she would be the champion to-day, but I want to campaign race horses. There is glory but no money in owning hors® that are too fast for racing purposes. Pacing and trotting are two different gaits, and that is why I was not astonished to hear of Star Pointer cut- ting out such a frightful clip every time he was started against the watch. The pacer does Lot go into the air so high and his gait is much easier. I can prove this by oar tests with Heir-at-Law. He took a mark of 2:12 flat as a trotter, and we then lightened his shoes with the resolt that he paced and took a record of 2:05|, although trotting bred. Heir-at'Law is a wonderfnl horse for racing or stock uses and I guess he will be in Geers' stable again next season," Name Claimed. Editor BBsnEDEa akd Sfobtsman: — I claim the name of Diawood, Jr., for a bay sackling horse colt, with white hind foot, foaled April 24, 189S, registered No. 31,504, Vol- ume XV , rule 6, by Diawood, 3 years (pj, 2:14J, registered No. 27,772, dam Abadine (Vol. XII.), by Wilkesdale, 2:29 No. 4,541, second dam Fay Fallis, by Fallis, 2:23, No. 4,781, etc. This colt is a natural trotter and can do it very fine. Your truly, Mes E. W, Cailendine. 2204 H street, Sacramento, Cal. Barnitz. by Electioneer, a very fast horse, but equally unlucky, was been gelded, and a determined eflfoit to race him will be made. He is owned in the Ea£t and is ten years old, Barnit2 is oat of May, a daughter of the thoroughbred Btalliou Wildidle and Mayflower, 2:30J, by St. Qair. Jakuaby 21, 1899] Cffij* ^vee^ev ani> §:povtstncttu 35 For Beaten Horses. [Chicago Horseman.] Suppose the asaociatioD should find that it reqnired some more events to fill op its program, what belter could U do than to close overnight pnrses of say five hondred-lo-eight bnpdred dollars each for horees that had not won races within a stated period of time next before the date of the race ? Let 03 suppose that it shoald oSer five hundred dollars for horses that had started three times in the 2:20 class aod had not won two hundred dollars — these starts to be those the horses had made last before the day of closing. Would not the owoers of the beaten 2:20 contingent be only too glad to get a chance to race for that sum of money ? Or let a selling race be placed on the program to close overnight, open to all horses whose owners are willing to sell them for five hundred dollars or whatever sum the secretary and directors might see fit to name as the limit. This simply means that the horses would be handicapped by value instead of record and record would not be takcL into coDsideration at all. Owners might by chary of saying they would accept any such price for any of their horses and in that case, of course, such a race would not fill; but if owners should take kindly to the idea, the change wcnld be welccme. The actual fact is that the Louisville Associaticn is very much to be congratulated on having ''made the break." As has before been stated in these columns, many secretaries were willing enough to con' cede that they thought some such move would pay, bat they have had bad boards of directors and lists of shareholders to answer to snd they hiive preferred to stick to the bridge that has carried them safely so far. This fear, to wit, that a loss might he sustained, has prevented many secretaries, even against their better judgment, trying the experiment of shortening up their races and injecting more variety into their programes. They have argued that if the people have so far come in snScient numbers to enable them to import to their directors a profit on the whole season's work, it was best to stick to the old game and not run the risk of having any contrary returns to make at the end of the year. The directors standing in exactly the same relation to the stock- holders have endorsed tbip conservative action and the result has been that for some time there has been needed just some such progressive action on the part of a representative assc- ciation— in other words, the appearance of a Moses to lead the other associations out of the wilderness of three-in-fivei same-thing-day -in- day- out racing. Last season the Louisville and Terre Hante associations adopled the plan of charging bat three per cent of the purse as entry fee. With LouiaviUe it is said to have worked well. Unfortunately the bad weather made it impossible for Terre Hante to reach any sort of a sensible or definite conclusion. It is to societies that take the initiative in mu. *° of this sort that the greatest share of credit must be giVuii. The pathfinder is always entitled to more credit that the path- follower and, besides, he is entitled to the greatest gains. The Louisville association has now blazed the way for the inaug- uration of harness sport of the right sort, sport that will attract even greater crowds than go to see the runners. It is a well known fact that the American people as a whole pre- fer the trotter and pacer to the runner. A hundred evidences of this might be cited If any such proof was necessary, which it is not. The only trouble has been that the man- agers aod promoters of running racing gave the people more for their money and served up their entertainment in a more attractive form. Now, however, the managers of trotting racing are in line to gather together greater crowds than ever went to see the runners go in this country. If the people can go to a track and see four or five or even six different fields of trotters or pacers strive for the money in one afternoon they will pay their money more willingly than they will to see as many fields of runners straggle for the mastery; bnt there must be the same amount of good sense displayed in the management of the sport. Under this aystem a much greater variety of entertainment will be provided. The horses will, under the new classifica- tion, be shtfflad together much more frequently in chanping groupr. and the sight of the same lot going for the money and the same horse beating the same field week after week will be less frequently seen than heretofore, for once the public gets a taste of the kaleidoscopic changes of the sport, as it will be conducted at Louisville and elsewhere, it will decline to put up with the old dragging variety. If the horses can race oftener, thej can race for less money, for their owners will be in a position to afiord to let them go to the post more frequently. The tremendous strain of contending through a six or seven-heat race will be obviated altogether — such races being altogether impossible under the new regime — in short, it looks as though a new era of prosperity had dawned for th,8 trotting turf. Nor will the advance be confined alone to the Louisville track, thoagh the association owning it must forever be given credit for having been the Qrst to make the move out of the old ditch. The Horseman is willing to make the prediction that long before a sulky wheel is turned in a race on the dirt in the north this coming spring, several other associations will have announced a similar change of policy and the advance will be general all along the line Measure Your Trotter. How many prospective two-minute horses have we in Cal- ifornia according to the measurement standard of Major Henry T. Cole of Ohio. Major Cole was a recent visitor to the Ketcbam Farm near Toledo recently, and according to the Sunday Courier of that city, on the way out from town was giving the occupants of the carriage the results cf his judgment as to what shoald constitute the two-minute horse Said be, "The two-minute horse mast measure not lees than 20 inches around the forearm and not less than 42 inches from the point of the hip to the curve of the hock joint." ''There's plenty of horses that will measure tbat,"8aid one of the party. "Don^t you believe it," said the Major. ''I've measured a good many, and never saw one that measured belter than 19 and 40^ inches respectively." Arriving at the farm, the great horse Cresceos was bronght oat. and was found to be in the pink of condition, and when placed on the scales lipped them at 1,065 pounds, an increase of several pounds over his former weight. Measuring him for heifiht, to the surprise of all present, Cresceus was found to be 15 3i hands strong. The ''two-minute test" suggested by Major Cole was then applied, and it was found that Cresceus measured 21 inche^ around the forearm and 44 from point of hip to hock join^ curve, Cresceus will be trained with great care and attention this season, and will not be started before Aagust. He will be an occupant cf the Ketcbam Farm stable, and every effort will be put forth to get the very best speed out of this trotter- He has already been entered in the $5,000 stake race for 2:10 trotters at ReadvlUe, and from August Ist to the end of the trotting season Cresceus will be a contestant for many of the big pnrses. ^ What a Oob Really Is. We are asked by a patron to define a *'cob" horse, setting forth his distinctive and diSerential characteristics as com- pared with other harness horses, says an exchange. The encyclopedia defines a "cob" ai a "stout, short-legged kind of a horse, much used as a saddle horse; probably so called from its its round, bunchy form." The glutton's estimate of a turkey as a table relish, viz , "too large for one and too small for two," applies well to the "cob" horse. He is too small for a drafter, but too stoutly made for a roadster^ Like thd age of an unmarried woman, his size "cuts no ice" if he is only made right, and that means that he shall be full and round, short aod stout, both in limb and body carry a "natty" head and bave a short, choppy, "act-lots-do- little" gait. Like "bread pills," the principal use of the toy "cob" is to appease the fancy and make one believe he is riding or driving a horse without being put to the inconvenience of going somewhere. Especially is this true of the "society cob." The "cobs" which bring good priceg in the markets, and which are really good for something, range in height from 15 to 15^ hands, are "short and thick," full made every way, heavy hips and shoulders, round, plump, full-made bodies, stand on short, stout legs, have the stallion type of necfe, a rather small, clean-cut head, "pert," foxy ears, a clean, glib, snappy gait, and speed enough to pull a trap at a picnic gait. This latter class of "cobs" bea "bread pills" quite a bit; are, indeed, equal to "sugar pills" medicated with 'Rhus Tox" in the ten-thousandth attenuation, and are as ready sale, being pleasing to the fancy and "good for something." A Tip for Trainers. The Charter Oak for 1899 will be for the 2:16 class, trotting, and worth $10,000. The other parses, to close early, will be $3,000 each. Mr. M. E. Loose, the owner of the Robert McGregor mare Wynema, that trotted % trial in 2:08 over the Oolumbua, O., track last fall, informed me not long ago, says a writer in the Horse Review, that he believed that the wonderful improve- ment that Wynema showed last fall over the form she dis- played in her earlier races, when Dick Wilson had her, was largely due to the fact that they got her fat and strong. "We always knew that Wynema was an extremelv fast mare," said Mr. Loose, "but she never showed us her true quality until .last fall. After her pearly campaign she was thin in flesh and was inclined to act bad. We let up on her work and commenced to feed her all she would eat, and as she gained in fiesh and strength, she improved in speed and dis- position. When she stepped that mile in 2:03 over the Columbus track he was carrying more flesh than at any time during the year, and she had batter than two-minute speed. Several outside watchers caught her the last q^uarter of that mile in 29i seconds. Wynema was a very headstrong mare, and the average trainer wonld have worked her half to death in order to make her tractable, but it has been demon- strated that that kind of treatment only made her worse. As she is a young mare Wynema certainly has a chance to develop into a world-beater. Js the list published last week of the colts on which third payment has been made for the Breeders' Futurity Stakes, C, A. Owens' bay colt, Dakon D.. by Athadon, out of Zada [ McGregor, by Robert McGregor, was inadvertently omitted | by the compositor. Mr. Owens made the payment on this ' colt all right and he is eligible for the stakes. "What Robert Bonner Has Done. No one has done so much for the light harness horse as Robert Bonner. Others have paid larger prices for horses as a business venture, and many have doubtless paid long prices for horses from a genuine love for trotters, but none have been Ss long and steadfast in tbeir friendship for the horse as Mr. Bonner. From the early days of trotting to the present lime he has always been ready to pay the top price for the best. The following extract is from Mr. Bonnet's catalogue and will be of interest as giving Mr, Bonner's views : "It is generally known that since I began purchasing trotting horses I have owned many of the great record break- era, including such celebrities as Dexter, Rarus, Maud S,, Sunol, and other great horses too numerous to mention. I have expended about six hundred thousand dollars in this way. To those friends who have criticised me for having paid too much money for horses, I may ba pardoned for say- ing that I have given away a much larger sum than that for rfeligious and benevolent purposes. While, as I have statedi it is generally known that I have owned many famous horses* it is col so well known that I have met with considerable success in breeding on my small farm at Tarrytown, For instance, I breJ Macy Hambletonian, the sire of Bosque Eonita, the first American troUer to beat all the records that had ever been made in Europe. There were also bred at my farm Cartridge, 2:14i; Majolica, 2:15; Cheyenne, 2:09i; Instant, 2:Ui, and others still faster, but with no public records, as every oae knows that I do not trot horses for money, although I have given many free exhibi- tions of speed on Prospect Park, Union track, Fleetwood track snd on our roads, where the public have had an oppor- tunity of seeing tbe horses driven. The dam of Lightning, 2:11, the fastest trotter that the great Alcantara has sired, was bred by me; the dam of Edith H., 2:10J, the best one that Ducalion ever sired, was bred by me; the sire of the dam of Emma Offat, 2:11^, the fastest one that Gambetta Wilkes ever sired, was bred by m?; as was the dam of Pro, tein, 2:11|. I could go on and give tbe names of about one hundred horses with public records whose pedigrees can be traced to animals bred on my farm. But the thing of all others in connection with horses, if I except the great benefit to my health derived from driving them, which necessarily keeps one out of doors, that has afforded me the most gratification is the improvement I have been able to make in the speed of those I have pur- chased, and the consequent relief from suffering and lame* ness the poor animals experienced after coming into my poa. session and having their feet treated under my direction. I am free to admit, however, that for manv things I have been enabled to do in this line I am indebted to the late David Roberge, with whom I exchanged views for over twenty-five years. He was the greatest genius, in my opinion, on the form of the horse and the treatment of his feet and limbsi who ever wrote on the subject." Patents of Interest to Horsemen, J an. 10th, Joseph Blum, Chicago, 111 , Damping Wagon, 617,476. Christopher C. Bradley, Syracuse, N. Y., Thill Coupling, 617.558. Christopher C. Bradley, Syracuse, N, T., Thill Coupling, 617.559. John J. CredoD, Moline, HI., Hame and Trace Connec- tion, 617,493. John J. Creedon, Moline, III., Trace Connection, 617,499, Arthur W. Crozier and G. Smith, Xew York, N. X, Elastic-Tread Horseshoe, 617,318. Horatio B. Hollifield, Sandersville, Ga., Tire, 617.505. Oliver A. Hoyt, Rock Creek, Ohio, Wheel- Washing Ap- paratus, 617,387. Acton Kast and W. Rabich, St. Louis, Mo., Whiffletree Coupling, 617.577. John Keepers, Olathe, Kas., Tire-Tightener, 617,508. John A. Lemons, Buford, Ga., Combined Driving and Medical Bit, 617,583. John P. Murphy, St. Paul, Minn,, Mud Guard for Vehicle Wheels, 617,538. John P. Warren, Baker, HI., Wheel Scraper, 617.430, Robert Cowan, Cambridge, Mass., Design, Elastic Tire, 29,988. James T. Watkins, Mossy Creek. Tenn., Design, Member for Spoke Sockets, 29,937. Charles K. Welch, Coventry, England, Design, Metallic Wheel Rim. 29 990. Charles K. Welcb, Coventry, England, Design, Metallic Wheel Rim, 29,991. Becjimin F. Wheeler, Detroit, Mich., Design, Saddle Base, 29,989. _ Veterinarians Know Its Use. Pomona, Cal., June 7, 1897. Since I have practices my professsion (Veterinary Sur- geon), in this place I have had occasion to prescribe your Gombault's Caustic Balsam," contrary to my usual method' nf practice, which is to avoid the use or recommendation of proprietary medicine, but experience has shown me its value. When I came here in '93 the remedy was unknown. I think if I can make some arrangement with you for an ex- clusive agency for this community X can push the sale of the same in a way that will be highly satisfactory to too and profitable to myfelf. If yoQ will come to some understanding with me, please advise me of the terms you are willing to give. Walter P. Kelty, V. 8.. mije ^veetr:^ cm& ^ot?t*wcwu [Januaey 21, 1899 Sulky Notes. Fifty-one of the mares whose prodace are in the Ken- tucky Futurity are in the 2:15 list. KoAD hcrses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * Guy Cobbett. bj Guy Wilkes 2:15i, the sire of Twillmo 2, 2:26}, has not been added to the list of geldings. Now it is aoDOunced that The Abbot 2:08 and Battleton 2:09^1, will try for the team record nejt summer. Bbeed to a horse that stamps his qualities on his produce provided those qualities are worth trying to perpetuate. Geo. Beckers has Zambro, 2:11, at Loa Angeles and will probably make a season there with McKinney's great soD| 8am Casto is training a three-year-old colt by Altamoat, out of a mare by Dawn that he expects to be a very fast trotter. There ought to be at least a hilf doz3a Diablo colts and fillies enter the 2:30 list this year, and they should all get lesords under 2:20. There will in all probability be a firit-class trolling meeting of two weeks duration given on the Hawthorne track at Chicago this year. Keating may have Stella, 2:15^, in his string this year. This daughter of Geo. Washington can beat 2:10, and will do it this year witli no bad luck. W. G. DuBFEE is working a stricg of young McKinney colts down at Lo3 Angeles that will get some of the money to a moral certainty whenever they start. Can Willis Foote make it three straight wins in the Transylvania, is a question many are asking. He has a promising candidate in Parnell Jr , 2:12J. The faat and very handsome stallion Alcyrene 2:28|, by Alcyone, dam tierene, by Nutwood, was icjared so badly that it was foand necessary to destroy him. A VERY sensible proceediog on the part of the Uorgan Breeders' Association was to appoint a committee to farther, if possible, the interests of the breed, effect sales, etc. An eatitern Gabscriber writes to this paper asking for the sddress of the owner of the mare Ida Sultan, 2:17J. She was owned by Clement Smart of Lewistou, Montana, at last accounts. Jack Cubry has a candidate for the Merchants and Man- ufacturers stake that he has named Robert G. Stoner. It's a mighty good name and ought to be borne by a mighty good horse, Job Cuicello is getting a string of horses together for the Crlifornia circuit, and will have some good ones in it. Tbe horses will be entered under the name of Newman's Riche- lieu Stables in all probability. Senator, the black stallion by Secretary, that Dan Mis- ner formerly owned, is now at Portland, Oregon, and will be driven by Mr. Paul Wissenger. He should be able to keed Dp with the fastest on the roads there. Thebb has baen talk of trotting races to saddle, and nearly all horsemen agree that they would be popular as well as novel. What association will take the initiative and ofler a porse for trotters under saddle this year? Bbice McNeil, 2:19^. by Dudley 2:14, son of Anteros, is now in Tom Keatings' string at Pleasanton, and will go East with the rest of the California lot that are booked to get a portion of the Eastern money that will be hung up this year. The fastest four heat race to wagon was trotted at a Cleve- land matinee last summer and was won by Peko, 2:11J. The first heat went to Pasonte in 2:15^, the third to Hilverlake in 2:18^ and the second and fourth heats to Peko in 2:17 and 2:17^. Copies of the following issues of the Breeder and Sportsman are needed to complete our files: April 3, 1897; January 15, 1898, and February 12. 1898. Cannot some of our readers supply us with them? They wiU be greatly appreciated, Vallejo will be in the circuit this year. The fair grounds at the navy yard town will be in the hands of men who have the interests of the district at heart, and will bend every energy to have the best fair this year that has ever been held in Solano coun y. Denver's dates aie Jun&14:h to June 24th inclusive, and Secretary Roberts reports that the association there will hang up $40,000 in parses and stakes. All the California horses that go East generally stop at Denver and last year several of the sensational races of tbe season were trotted and paced over that track. The Monterey county Agricultnral Society, which holds its fairs at Salinas, will give one this year. This one of the best managed associations in this State. It is out of debt acd htis m.iney in the treaEury. No fair was given last year owinii to the fact that no appropriation was made, but with a r^aj enable amount of help from the State there will be a firs' lass fair this year. Miss Sidney, 2:14, looks like a fair one in her class. Last year she trotted a mile in 2:102, last half in 1:03*. She is one of the kind that gets no work between her races. Five years ago there was one trotter with a record of 2:10 or better to every 433 trotters in the 2:30 list, while to-dav there is one trotter in the 2:10 list for every 160 in the 2:30 list. These figures give soma idea of the increase in the average speed of the trotter. In the palatial stable of Harry Barnett, the millionaire file manufacturer of Philadelphia, is an electrical apparatus by which the horses are cleaned and clipped. Tbe stable is finished in hardwoods, lighted by electricity, heated by steam and is equipped with a shower bath for the horses. The Western Horseman has dug up a couple of horses to dispute our surmise that Clay S , 2:13, and 17 hands high was the fastest trotter of his siza in the country. It savs that Nellie A., 2:13, is 17 hands high, and that Mosul, 2:09^, is the same height If Mosul is ttiat large he is a ''phenom'' sure enough. Last year there were sold in England 1,009 Shire horses of alt ages at an average price of $463 per head. The growth of manufactures and other industrial enterprises has stimu- lated the demand for heavy draft horses and there is no pros- pect of their being supplanted by electrical or cable power in the heavy-truck service. Secretary Horx, of the Sonoma and Marin Agricultural Society, writes that since the fair ground property in Peta- luma belorging to this association was sold last year, the organization has gone out of existence. This cffers Santa Rosa the opportunity of organizing an association and giv ing the district fair at that place. Eugene T. Bbeen, well known among the horse breeders of California, died Fridav in Oakland and was buried in San Jose Sunday. He was formerly the owner of valuable real estate in Monlerey county, inherited from his father, the late Edward J. Breeo, but the inheritance slipped through his hands. He was forty years of age: Amo5G the pacers out this vear I Direct ought lo be one of the fastest. While he made his three-year-old record of 2:18 with the straps oo, he b'as b£en getting bis work with- out hopples since and ha paced eigb'hb in 8ixteen.^ce«rtid8 without them. By one ^^ the greatest race hosres-^^id speed sires in the world and ji of .a resUr great ■-''fc rood mare, I Direct ought to be a^od sire bimsel/j«rtien retiEeslo tbe stud. ' ■ ' * ■ Manasebs ofCjttiog track»^lnCalifcrQia«nould make an efifort this year to pat them in as good coodition as possible for fast work doring tbe races. Horsemea who have been East and raced over the first claae tracks there say th.'^v are about three seconds faster than onr California tracks on an average. With tbe Eplecdid cliuate we ecjay during the summer oui tracks sho-.Id be ready for record breaking per- formances whenever tbe races are on, The kite shaped track as a novelty is to be outdone by the Iowa State Fair Association if proposed plans for next year's racing are endorsed at the meeting to be held soon by tbe State Board. A mile track Is wanted at Des Moines and there is not land enough to construct it in the regular wav. It is proposed to build a track like tbe small letter "p." The grand stand is to be where the straight line joins the oval part of the letter. It is a novel idea, and the belief is that a track so constructed would be very fast. The annual election of the Detroit Driving Club was held January 9Lb, and resulted in the re election of D. J. Cam- pan, F. R Palms, George M. Vail. W L. Churchill. A. E. Brush, William W. Collier, Gilbert W. Lee and James H. Swart as a board of directors. Campau will be re-elected president. The directors will undoubtedly decide to adopt tbe two in three heat rule for next summer's meeting, the scheme which is being so generally discussed among horse- men. President Campau says if tbe executive committee of the club decides on this action it will go into force next Now that considerable discussion is going on through tbe turf papers anent the subject of inbreeding (a disca=sion that began probably when Noah made his selections for that breeding farm be started just after the flj:d) C. A. Durfee, owner of McKinney, 2:11}, proposes to make an experiment. His black filly, Bessie Mc, by McKinney, oat of a mare by that horse, is as perfect a piece of yearling horse flesh as one would want to see. She has been entered in the Occident Stake of 1901, and will be raced, and afterwards bred to her sire. Mr Durfee has no theory he wishes to prove, bat will simply do this as an experiment to see what the result will be. DiaECTUM Kelly, 2:08J, is looking fine as silk and his legs are all right. He will be a stumbling block in the way of some of the fast ones next season, Mr. Bntler is more than pleased with the last addition to his string, Klatawab. The youngster has filled oat wonderfully since his arrival at tbe farm and is as fine a looking horse as there is in the country. Great things are expected of him next season. John Kelly, who brought out Directum Kelly, has returned to his post and will put in the rest of the winter keying up bis stars for the campaigning season. He will handle some thirty odd candldatee, out of which tbe campaigning string will be sifted. Mr. i. W. Mabshall, one of the Bseedee and Spoets- man's subscribers writing from Binghamton, Solano county, makes tbe following soggestion: "1 think it would be ad- visable for the men who advertise stallions, to give the weight and height of the horse as well as the pedigree. A great many men in tbe country who have to send their mares to a horse, usually ask these questions, and on referring to the advertisement, weight and height are rarely given. Kow, the majority of the ranchers in the country don't csre so mach for speed as they do for sizs and good action; they want to raise a pair that can pull them into town in the , wintertime through the mud and back again the same day." It seems to be the general opinion among Chicago road riders who drive pacers that no pacer can be a perfect road horse unless he can jog on a trot. The slow pace is almost an entirely different gait from the fast pace, and is certainly a more awkward gait than the slow trot, but on the other hand tbe fast pace is certainly a smoother and an easier gait than the fast trot, hence the ideal road horse is one that can jog on a trot and shift to a pace the instant he is asked to. D. W. Northbdp, Grand Rapids, Mich., owner of the little gray pacer Amos R., 2:09|^, undoubtedly tbe smallest horse in the world with a record of better than 2:10, standing only 13 hands and three-quarter inch high, has sent tbe little whirlwind to D, C Pixley. the Evansville, Ind , trainer. Pixlev will winter the pacer in the latter place and prepare him for tbe campaign of 1899, Along with Amos E went bis three-year-old brother, Elmore, that is yet without rac- ing experience, but quite promising. C. A. Owens, of Fresno, owner of tbe hoppled pacer, Joe Wheeler, 2:07^. says the enforcement of the new rule barring hopples will prevent that horse from starting, but he says if the others can stand it he can and will have other horses to start in the races this year. Mr. Owens suggests, however, that there might be a condition made whereby horses whose records were obtained in hopples should be allowed to start without them in slower classes. He says Joe Wheeler can pace in about 2:17 without the straps and there are many others with fast records that are in the same fix. Of course, there are no rules which would permit horses with records to start oat of their class and any race of the kind proposed would have to be specially arranged. Mb. J. B. Iyebson, uf Salinas, owner of Prince Gift, 2:12, wears one of the neatest watch charms carried in California. It was made and presented to him by Gus Kasling, the well- known horse sheer of Salinas, who shod Prince Gift for all his races last year. It is made of pure gold and consists of a miniature bind shoe and front shoe, the exact counterparts of those worn by the son of Good Gift last year. The hind shoe sets within the front shoe and the whole charm is finished in the most artistic manner, in fact the warkmansbip would be a credit to any goldsmith. Ooe one side are the owner's initials ''J- ^ I." and on the other "Prince G f t 2:12, 1898." Mr. Ive'^i is jasxiy proud of this handsome charm which commemorates a first-class performance made by a first-class hoiBfc. The biggest piece of news in the west is that St. Louis will certainly resume its old position as a great trotting cen- tre. For many years the St. Louis Fair Association gave meetings which equaled in magnitude tbe Lexington, Buffalo and Hartford meetings, and the attendance exceeded that of the other three meeting'^ combined. Bat in 1890 the thor- oughbreds came conspicuously to the front in the southwest, the big trotting meeting was given up, and a summer and autumn meeting substituted. The remarkable success of the Lexington and Louisville trotting meetings daring the past five yeais has evidently had its influence en the St. Louis iLanagemenC, and, as a result, there will be a big antumn meeting in September, tbe dates harmonizing with the Ken* tucky mealing. iNaresum';, f tbe successful sires of speed tbe Spirit of the Times vp* ^^'titbfully remarks: "The 2:30 list is no longer a gaid. .:; tne intelligent breeder of to*day; even tbe 2:20 list is on tbe border line. In the future the 2:15 list for trotters, and the 2:10 list for pacers, will be bis guide, and he will look to those sires to give him speed in the next generation." And it may be farther stated that if some of the best race horses found in those lists are by some technicality ineligible to registration, it will not hflect the regard in which they will be held by a discriminating public. From now on many of tbe really great race horses will be ineligible to registra- tion, although their blood lines will be meritorious, and as such horses are pare to be used for breeding purposes, it will be interesting lo see what the Kegister Association will do in order to retain prestige for the Kegister. The handsome big gelding, Prince Gift, 2:12, will be on the circuit again this year in Vet Kent's hands. This horse is one of the fastest trotters ever seen on our California tracks and would make a sensation on the New YorE Speed- way. He can score with any of the free-for-all class and can carry the clip as well. In one of his races at Sacramento last September, the heats of which were trotted 2:12^ and 2:13, and in which he defeated Oiito, Thompson and Mon- terey, he trotted ttie third quarter of tbe first beat in 30^ seconds and tbe middle half of tbe second heat 1:02^, Mr. Iverson, of Salinas, the owner of Prince Gift, is a warm friend of Mr. Sprecbels, owner of Dione, 2:09}, and during a conversation in this city not long ago botti expressed the desire that their horses might meet in a race on the Califor- nia circuit this year, and each was confident of defeating the other. According to the records and the races the horses have trotted, the little mare ought to have a good deal the best of it, but Mr. Iverson says he is not afraid of any of the 2:10 trotters in California this year. The veteran horseman, Thos. Smith, of Vallejo, is seri- ously thinking of sending his magnificent trotting stallion, Geo. Washington, 2:16|, up to Woodland, Yolo county, to make the season of 1899. He is just the horse needed in that county and would certainly command a large patronage from the breeders there. For his opportunities no stallion in the State has made a better showing. But three of his get have ever been worked for speed. Of these, the mare Stella has a record of 2:15A and is capable of trotting in 2:10; the horse Campaigner has a record of 2:26, and the filly Maud Washington, with no record, but showing trials better than 2:30, was severely injured by stepping on a broken bottle, but even then, with no work owing to this accident, was started in the Occident Stake at Sacramento last year and finished a good third in tbe last heat, which was the fastest of the race, being trotted in 2:21. George Washington is a 'large, toppy, grand looking horse, and stamps those qualities on bis produce. While but comparatively few of the farmers and breeders of Yolo county are engaged in racing there is no county in the State where good horses are more appreciated, or wnere a greater proportion of good looking animals are to be seen on the roads, and nearly everybody drives. If Washington should be taken to Woodland, we feel certain tbe breeders there would appreciate his good qaalitieb and give him a liberal patronage. }asxias.y 21, 1899] ^\je ^veetiev cmb g^?url«mmu s'i Ingleside SummarieB. FRIDAY, JAUCABT 13. Six farloDgs, Selling:, Tbree-jear-o!d3 and npward— WlDifred, 102 (H. Martin). -1 to 5. won; Oratifr, 119 tTurner). 7 to 1, second; Hannah Beid, 99 (McSichols), 7 to 1, third; Feliclte, Eeaumonde, Silveiado, Santa Lnda, Carrie U. Time, 1:19. Five and a half forlongs. Selliog. Three year-olds and upward— Pat Mnrpbv. HI 'Torneri. 11 to 5, won; Zarrazi.irZ (E£. Martin). S tol.sec ond; Dr. Shaip. 112 fBeaachamp), 7 to 2, third; Ricardo, Formella, Amelia Fonso, Alumlnom. Time, 1:10. One mUe, Selllns. Three-year-olffs and apward— Tortoni, Hi fShep- ard). 8 to 1, won: Joe Cotton, 141 (Ambrose). 30 to I. second; Oar Climate, H4 (Wilfelns).8 too, third: Major S., Colonel Bartlett.Smyle, San Car- los, Onr Johnny. Time, 1:5S. Six farlongs, Selling, Three-year olda and upward— Pat Morriasey. 107 (W.H. Martini, 6 to5, won; Zamar If.. 107 (H. Martin), 11 lo5.second: Wyoming, 110 (Shields), 10 t3l,t,ird: Maioalay, Dar\\-Brd. Time,l:l6. One Mile, Selling, Three-year-oidsandiopward— Lodestar, 109 tThorpei, 16105, won; Robert Bonner, ill (Tnrner). 18 lo S.secnnd; Poiente, 104 (H.Martin), oto 1, third; Lady Horst, Coda, Zarro, Dick Behan. Time, UiaH. Seven fnrloDga, Three-year-olds end npward— Jennie Beid, 99 (Lonl- lier), 4lo 1. won; Tim "ofReifli.lS too, second; Isone Such. 96 (W. H. Martin), 12 to l, tblrd; t-lidad, Whalebacfe. Octoroct, Frank Janbert, San ADgustiDe, Glengaber, Mercutlo. Time, 1:3-'^. SATUBDAT, JANUABY 14. Seven forlongs. Selling. Three-year-olds and apwards-Rosebeao. 99 {J. Ward), even, won; Prince Tyrant, 114 (1 borpe), 4 to 1, second; Cas- dale, 106(Ballmac),3 to l, third; Guilder, Merops, Dorej-ns. Time, 1:31, One and one-qoaner miles. Handicap. Fonr-y ear-olds and npward- over five bardies— To rtoni, 142 (Shepard) in to 1, won; Ferrier, 147 (Tanner). 7 to 10, second; Joe Cotton. 127 (Ambrose), 10 to 1, third; Granger, Viking, Boismore, De Los Beyes. Time, 2:25,S- - One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward, San Rafapl Stakes— Hngh Penny, 103 {N. Turner), even, woo: Joe TJllmaD, lOJ (Rutteri, 2 to 1, second; Satsama, lOS (rhorpe), 9 to 2, third; Topmast, lime, l:43!,'i. Sbc ilnrlongs, Tbree-year-olds— Corsloi, lOS ' S. Manin), I to 3, won; Sombre, 106 (Spencer), 18 to 5, second; Judge Woflbrd, 100 iJ. Reifl), 50 to 1, third; Don't TeU, Ballists. TIme,l:155i. Seven lurlongs. Selling, Fonr-y ear-olds and upward— Tom Cromwell, 112 (Thorpe). 13 to 5. won; Adolph Spreckels, 1C9 (H. Martin), 4 to 5. second; tclntillaie, 104 (Bnllmao), 20 to 1, -third; Henry C, Simmocs, Ooethe. lime, 1:32. Seven forloogs. Selling, Fonr-year olds and.opward- Imperions. loi lH.Bfarlm).2 t'lS.won; Robert Bonner, "107 (Turner), 4 to l.second; Heigh Ho, 99 (J. Relff), 9 to 1, third; Castake, Fetrarch, Darechoia. Time, l:30Ji, MONDAY, JANUARY l6. Six forlongs. Selling, four-year-olds and upward— Cyril, FS fBullman), 3 to I, won; Lord Marmion, 103 (Thorpe), 7 to lu. second: Don't Sslp Me, 117(H. MarUo), IS too, ithird: Pat Murphy, Floshington, Sweet Wil- liam. Time. 1:16. irlve forlongs. Selling, three-year-olds— Ach, U3 (H. Martin). 7 to lO. won;Slr Urlaa, 109 (Ballman), 20 to 1, second; The Frelter.lil (Piggott), 710 2, third; Banewore, Doremns, Peach Blossom, Yarnba. lime, 1:03!^. One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds and npward— Hardly, 106 {VT. H. Martin, 3 to 1, won: Lodestar, 111 (Thorpe), 8 to 1, second; Tom Crom- well, 111 (C. Sloau), 7 to 1, third: Ballista, Myth, Rainier, Lady Hurst, Jerry Htmt, Bobert Bonner. Time, 1:14;^. Seven lorlongs, selling, Fonr-y ear-olds a^d upward— Captive, 110 (Thorpe). 710 10. won; Prince Tyrant, 107 (Gray), 9 to 2. second; Elidad, 107{Fallehy), 12 tol. third; Wyoming, Lena, prince Tyrajit, Zarazzo. Time, i :30. ax forlongs. Selling. Three-year-olds and apward— Don Falano, 122 (Hennessy), 6 lo S. won ; Cherrystone, 122 (shields), 40 lo 8, second ; Two Cheers, 119 (McNIchols), 30 to 1, third ; Fellc te, Glengaber, Alhaja, Sim- mons, Henry C, (Srandezla. TioLe, 1:18.4- Seven forlongs, Fonryear-olds and upward— Imperious, ill (H. Mar- tin), even, won; San Venado, 114 (Bullmanj, 3 to 2, second : None Soch, 101 (W.Marlin), 75 to 1. third; Topmast, L'arechota, Epplnger, Time, 1:30. TUESDAY, JANUARY 17. Five forlongs. Selling, Maiden three-year-oMs and upward— Scintillate, 104 (W. H. Martin), S to f, won; Sokombeo, 106 (Turnerl, 15 to 1, second ; Tnllamore, HO (Ballman). 2 to 1, ihird; Gottleb. Eye Opener, St. Kris- tine, Lord (JheaterSeld, Abaoo, Yamba, Travencoie, Morabella. Time, 1:035(. Seven furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and upwards— Horton, 104 (Turner), 9 to 2, won; Pat Morrissey, 109 (Thorpe). 3 to 1, second; Cyril, 102 (H. Martin), 5 tJ 2. third; Bed Glenn. Time, 1:30, Three furlnngs. Two- vear-olds - Loch Katrine. 110 (Piggott), 3 lo 2, won; Bona, 110 (Bennesset), 6 to l.second; Kiily Kelly, 110 (Thorpe), 10 to 1. third; Keginald Hughes, Matt Hogan, Jennie Biley, Catulos, at. Anthony. Time, (^37. One mile. Selling, Three-year olds and apward— Hugh Penny, 113 (Tomer), even; Rey del Tierra. H7 (BuUman), 9 to l.second; Morioga. 106 (Thorpe), 5 to. l,.ihlrd; Joe Ullman. Time. 1:43)^. One mile, Three-year-olda— Whaleback, 109 (Spencer), 4 to l, won; Milt. Young. 107 ngs, Tbree-year-olds and opward— Enbicon, 115 (Thorpe), even, woo; Sombre, 95 (fW. H, Martin), 7 to 5, second ; Novia, 106 (BuU- mao), 7 to 1, third. Time, l:01if , THURSDAY, JANUARY 19. Six furlongs. Maidens, Thiee-year-olda and upward— Sokombeo, 116 (Thorpe), 6 to l.won; Sevoy, 116 (Ballman). S to 5, second: Alhsja. 99 (W-H. Martin), 12 to 1, third; Glengaber, Yaroba, Gottlieb. Feliclte. Cyaro, Lord t beaterfield. Time, l :17^. Six fnrlongs. Selling, Three-ytar-olds any npward— Merops, 104 (Boil- man j, 5 to 1, won. Master Buck, 101 < W". H. Martin), 11 to l.second; Fotente, 116 (Hennessey), 16 too. tQird; Winifred, Judge Wofiord, Social- ist, Sidelong, Zorazzo. Time, 1:17).^. One mile. Four-year-olds and apward, Genttemen riders — Dr. Sbeppard, 170 (Mr. HobarO, 1 to 5, won; Ferrier 170 (Mr.DuuDhy) 4 to l.second; Una Colorado, 170 (Mr. Qammage), 40 to 1, third ; Hazard. Time, 1 :43. Six foriongs, Selling. Fou r-yf ar-olds and npward- Gollder, 98 (J. Woods), 3 to 1, woo: Dr. Sbaip. 109 (Spencer). 9 lo 5, s?cood: Formella, 104 (Ballman). 7 to 1, third; Lady Brltanoic, Zirro. Joe Mnssle, Castake. None Such, Coda, Uncle True, Petrarch. Time, 1:17. Six furlongs, Sel'ing, Four-year-olds and onward— Opponent, 106 (Spencer), 7- to 2, won; Lord Marmloo, 109 (Thor..e), 7 to 10, second; Ricardo, 99 (W. H- Manin), So tol. third; La Maroma, bweet William. Don Folano. Time, 1:151*. _ Five forlongs, Selling, Four-year-oMs and apward— Heigh Ho, 106 (J, Bfel£[), 4 to 1, won; Eaklns. 112 (Spencer), 15 to 1, second; Schol z, 1I5 (H. Martin, 15 to 1, third; Frmce Tjrant, Alamloumi EBpLxando, The Loat, Amelia Fonso. lia:e.l:Oh Ne^wa and. Notes, Files of tbe New York Spirit of the Times are wante(?. See advertisement. A SWEEPSTAKES foi two-year-olds is an idea of Frank Ktnnedy, of the Louisville Association, which may famish an excellent race. It is reported that a Bafialo horseman has booght the crack pacing gelding Agitato, -i, 2:09, by Steinway, of C. A. Winship of Los Angeles, Cal., and that he will be raced in the East. The American Percheroo Horse Bleeders' Association has been incorporated in Chicago with a capital stock of $2,500. The incorporators are James B. Gascoigne, Victor M. Hard- ing and William H. Doval. It is rumored that L-,uis Schaffer, the well known Oakland horseman, who sold Arthur L., 2:15, and Toots at the Hedges, Seaman sale in New York in December last, will gather op a car loal of good ones and ship them back to one of the spring auctions. Hon. Jesse D. CAEB,of Salinas.one of the prominent horse breeders of the State, and a man who has always been very active in liding and supporting the State and district fairs, believes there are too many dislricts, and that the idea of trying to hold a fair in every cojoty is absurd. He thinks fewer districts will result in better fairs. The meeting at Tampa, Fla., began last Saturday and will continue for thirty days. It will be held under Turf Con gress rales, and although the track i^ only a half-mile one, the Tur^ Congress had made an exception in this case, and promises the horses parlicipating will not be outlawed, pro- vided no outlawed horses are allowed to start. Mb. W. C. Whitney has decided to send Meddler, Lissak and his recently purchased broodmares to the farm of H. P, Headly, near Lexington. Gen, W. H. Jackson has recently added the following brocdmares to the Belle Meade Stud: Suisun, Ella Blackburn, Florence E , Biggoyet, Ma Belle and Fanny EUsler. a young mare, half sister to Sir Walter, being by Sir Modred out of La Scala. The Jockey C^ub is now in possession of the contract be- tween Atkins & Lottiidge and Jockey Richard Clawson, to- gether with all the papers representing the turfman's side of the case. Clawson claims that the firm never lived op to its part of the contract, and the probability is that the Jockey Club will so hold. There has bsen a lot of "press" work against the boy, and so much of it has been of the sympathy creating kind that it is getting rather nansealiog. The disgraceful wind up of the Cop race for gentlemen rtders at Ingleside last Thursday, should be a lesson to the Associationjand will probably result in no more races for gen- tlemen riders being given for some time. They have usually been a farce here in California and have utterly failed to bring aboQt that interest which they were designed to create. There are too many sporting men in proportion to the num- ber of sportsmen connected with racing a:fiair3 to make these races successful. Tbe pedigree of Mont Leaf, 2:27^, one of last season's new trotters, presents an almost noprecedented example of in- eose in-breeding. He is by Gold Leaf, 2:16i, whose dam was by New York; his grandam was by Metropolis, son of New York, and his third dam Wild Ro9e,was by New York. His sire. Gold Leaf, is by Nnggett, 2:2fiJ, a grandson of Bel- mont; the sire of his dam, Binderton, was by Belmont, out of Primrose, and both Belmont and Primrose were by Alex- ander's AbdaLlah. The chestnut gelding Oppinent, by Ooandaga— Elsinore, is one of the few horses that can be touted far and wide, played heavily by the stable and will then fill alt require- ments by winning. Some weeks ago at Oakland Opponent was let down for a killing, and quite an army made the trip across the bay to get the easy money. His win over a very ordinary lot was not at all impressive and spoke well for the clever way he was handled in this event. Thursday at Ingle, side he was let down again among a much higher class than on his previouB essay and won easily. This is one of the few cases that a horse has been extensively touted and heavily played and has gone through as though made to order twice in succession. It is reported on good authority that the Western Turf Congress contemplates taking hold of the allotment of dates lo all the Western tracks under its j^risdiciioD. This would be a most sensible plan, aud in fact it is surprising that the governing body of the Western lurf has not taken such action before. Of course the tracks in the West are widely scattered and this or that association is liable to consider that it has a right to name its own dates. There has been coDsiderable clashing on account of the^e individual opinions, and the tracks themgelves have been the greatest losers od account o^ it. The interests of each track are mutual, aod the Turf Congress ought to be able to bring the associations together and allot dates on a just and acnicable basis. The Balboa Stake forjthree-yesr-olds at a mile fnrnishei an interesting contest and resulted in a victory for the out- sider Ballista, who, ridden by Ballman, defeated Corrigan's Corsioi by a head. Eollman's success in the saddle this year has been almost remarkable considering the fact that he was a boy of little or no reputation when he started riding this season, and his rise from an obscure quantity to one of the cleuerest jockeys on the track hasbeeu meteor-like. In the last week he has twice upset all calculations by winning wiih horses whose chances were so remote that thirty and ten to one were laid against them in three horses races, and on both occasions the win was not a result of a flake but of careful handling and headsvork. Ballman is the possessor of a fine pair of hands and has the advantage of being able to ride as light as ninety-five pounds. If he escapes the dangers that beset the path of the successful jackey he should soon rank with the foremost. The Coney Island .Jockey Clab, looking to a perpetaation of its present happy environment, has iast consummated a deal by which it has secured about one hundred acres of land around the beaatiful Sheepsbead Bay track. It should be matter of congratulation to all tarfmen that this arrangement will probably insure the continuance of the old track in the condition as now for several years at least. With the removal of two or three stables at the lower end of the track beyond the paddock, the prrject to create a park around the track may very easily be carried out, and the whole wonderfully improved. One of the important features of the acquirement of the ad- ditional property is the fact that ^Sheepsbead will have a seven furlorg straightaway course. 07er this the Flatbnsh Stakes will most probably be run instead of on the circular track as heretofore. The alteration in track and surround- ings will be made as soon as possible, and visitors to the popular old course may be agreeably surprised this season at its changed appearance. Ans^rers to Correspondents. A. J. N., Lakeview, Oregon. — Don't Skip Me is a bay filly, foaled 1894, by Al Farrow, dam Lady Lyon, by Lochiel. She was bred by James W hitten. Oak Grove Stud, Wilming- ton, III. She has been a fair winner, out of sixteen starts having been first five times, second three times, once thiid and seven times unplaced. 'Delmarch, 2:11 1-2' Mr. M. L. Hare, of Indianapolis, Ind., who bred the bay stallion, "Delmarch, 2:11^," writes; "I have tried all the difl"erent remedies advertised for removing carbs, splints and bunches. I feel safe in saying that Qainn's Ointment is by far the best I ever used." Mr. W. F. Young, Springfield, Mass. Dear Sir— Oo the 9th of this month I received by express a full-sized bottle of Abaorbine for the horse. I also re- ceived the 4 cz bottle of Absorbine Jr. some time ago and have been applying it right along to a ganglion on the back of the hand, and it was rather large, but at this writing it is about gone. It was quite hard and solid, but it got soft and is now in a measure gone. I had little faith in the virtue of the medicine at the start, but it has done its work and I must therefore say it is all right, and if the stronger preparation will do as much for horses, yoa have aomathing you can rely on and what every man ffho keeps a horse ougbt to have. I had about condemned it after the lapse of one week, not see- ing any change, but a little more perseverance and the lump was gone. Yours truly, I. P. Farquhar, M. D., Dec. 15, 1838. Zsnesville.'o. Horse O-wners Should Use GOMBATTLT'S Caustic Balsam Hie GREAT FRENCH VETERINARV REMEDY A Safe, Speedy and POSITIVE CURE. Prepared SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OR FIRINO be«t BLISTER cveru^-tii. Tokos tlicptaeeur i.i llnl- tneiiU lur iniia or pevcre action. Ifemovc« ellBunchei Of Ul^^Ubca from Horse* or Cattle. AB a. HUMAN REMEDY tor Bfaenmatlni* EprelD., Sure ILroaC, l.tc., it Is iuvuluable. UfE rilADAUTCC that one tablespoonfil ot nt UUAHAnltC CAUSTIC BALSAM irtlJ ■lole t>ocu« - node. Brer; bottle of Cau«tlo Baleam sold is Warrant ted lo (rive flatlsraciloii. l-rlce g | .SO per botUe. Sold by Dnifflstfl. oi- sent by eipreas. cAaro** paid, with toll flb-ertions for IW n?e. Send for deacrlptlTa cIt-tUi* V Omonlal). eta. lddr«H 1 3B LAWKENCE-WILLIAMa CX)., Cl«Tel»u<:. 0 STiy^ ^r^^tr^v mxtr ^avt^ntcm^ [January 21 1 1899 Notes of Australaeian Horses. STEEPLE CHASING THIS YEAR. Better Horses and More of Them "Will Be En- jsraged in the Cross Country Sport, It Ts to be hoped that the openiog of the stake to be known as the Grand National Steeplechase will give the 'cross conn- try Fport qaite a boom. One good stake, though, is hardly sufficient to induce men to spend a lot of money on steeple- chases,unless the associations back up the game individually) and ofifer more inducements than they have been doing. Good riders are an absolute necessity, End at the present moment we have very few of them. Recruits are rare, because races in which they can ride are of such rare occurrence that they cannot afford to devote their time to this branch of the sport alone. Neither do they find the reconipecse sufficient to give up other pursuits for it, writes Hassard in the N, Y- Commercial Advertiser. Experience has already taught those men who own steeple- chasers that none but the best and soundest horses are of any use. A man row exercises greater care in buying a steeple- chaser than in selecting a yearliog for racing purposes. Mus- cles, legs, quarters, back, shoulders aod barrel, in perfect shape, are of really more consequence to a horse that has to succeed between the flags than for one liaerely requiring speed enough to run on the flat. It is a very open question wiihgood sponsors on both sides whether a steeplechaser is born or made. W. 8, Vosburgb, who certainly is an authority, speaks very positively on the subject, and saye: "No matter how well formed the horse, if he does not come naturally by his jampine abilities he can never be made perfect." W. D. Powers is rather inclined to think otherwise. "I think it's about half and half," he replied to the question' ''I believe a horse can be educated to became a peifect jumper, but unless he takes naturally to it it is almost an endless task teaching him." It is rather a sinE>ular thing that three of the best steeple- chasers we have seen of late years — Shillalah, Eoyal Scarlet and Duke of Abercorn — were all by the Doke of Magenta, and all bred at the Neponset Stud. This is an argument de- cidedly in favor of steeplechasers being born as such. AH of these horses had diff'srent trainiog aod different owners, and in style and conformation none of them were alike. In picking a developed horse for schooling, one to be educated as a steeplechaser, sprinters with quick action turn out best. Horses that cannot stay on the flat over seven furlongs, have successfully negotiated three and four mile courses over country. No matter how naturally a horse takes to jumping, he requires long and careful schooling to make a good steeplechaser; some can never succeed, whereas others have passed muster after a single senson's education. The selection of horses like Dr. Catlett and Semper Ego for steeplechasers, shows plainly that owners who have the interests of the 'cross country sport at heart, are looking among a better class of horses for replenishing their strings, than has been the case for a long time, if ever before. Horses that were almost broken down or useless on the flat were the sort, a few years ago, that were given another chance at the legitimate sport, but happily the error was soon found out, and patrons of the sport are the wiser for the experience. Better steeplechases were witnessed last season than for several seasons past, which is due to the fact that all the horses showed the result of having been better schooled. There were fewer falls, and the finishes were so close in many events that it was a question which would win up to the last moment. Processions in a steeplechase are just as dreary and uninteresting as on the flat, and it is to be hoped that they are relegated to the past, as a general thing. There were good steeplechases in the days of Diavolo, Trouble, Post Guard, Bohannon and Oysterman; surely, after the experience we have had since then, they can be im proved upon. More wealthy owners are needed to put the 'cross-country sport where it belongs. It is satisfactory to state that every year lately has shown more valuable additions to the ranks of owners, bat moie are still needed. With the number of rich owners increased, depend upon it, more stakes and parses would be given, and instead of seeing three or four horses go to the post, there would oftener be ten or fifteen starters. That would create a demand for good jockeys; owners requiring them would pay them retaining fees like th iir brethero on the flat are receiving, and they would not bu as dependent a class as they now are. Thirty-eight entries have just been received for the Greater - ' few York Steeplecbfise, one of the fixtures of the Brooklyn • ockey Club, and this is decidedly encouraging. It shows .at there will be qnite a number of jumpers in training, and Some good ones are sure to be found among the number. The Sydney *'Telegraph" says : " Some little time ago it was announced that Messrs. Chrisholm and Co. had received a commission to buy for export to EogUnd a collection of thoroughbred mares, all under ten years old. The names of the certain sires were mentioned as those which the buyer preferred the mares should be directly descended from, and the firm in question have submitted for approval twelve by Trenton, two each by Abercorn and Nordenfeldt, and one by Chester. Taken all aroand. the collection is very high-class and considered to be exactly suited to mate with the Eoglieh stallion Kendal (which is the purpose for which they are re- quired). Mr. W. Allison (the special commissioner), who is manager of the Cobham stud, Is acting for the English buyer, but, though the identity of the mires is, of course, disclosed to him it is withheld here for the present, at all events, because most of the mares are only for sale condi- tionally upon their leaving Australia. It is somewhat rare for a horse to be disqualified for carry- ing overweight, but an instance occurred at Canterbury, says the Sydney Referee. By some bangliog, wh'ch has not been cleared up, the lider of Mica came in three pounds overweight. This being against the rales, Mr. A. Beason, the judge, has no option but to disqualify the mare. The race was consequently awarded to Blacklock, much to the surprise of his backers. The owner of Mica is Mr. R. Wootton, the well known trainer, who was ^away at the Newcastle races, so that the bungle was a matter over which be could have had no control. Marriott, who rode, says he was a pound and three-quarters over weight at the scales, and that he declared it. This the clerk of the scales says he did not do. In saddling the mare a breastplate was brought into use with the result that the three pounds over was made up. The margin allowed is two pounds, so that Mica's owner lost the race. In making the inquiries afterwards the stewards were unable to discover anything suspicious, and the matter ended, but the incident will serve as a warning to jockeys and the representative of trainers who are inclined to be careless. While being galloped on the Perth track on Decsmber 6th, Toxic, the winner of the last Coolgardie Cup, and third favorite for the next Perth Cop, dropped dead. A post mortem examination showed that one lung was completely decayed, and and that *he other was becoming affected. The Victorian sleeplech9ser Nilus has now equalled the feats of Goclburn and Redleap by carrying 194 pounds and winning an open steeplechase. While schooling a horse at Caul field on November 28th, John Leek, a member of the well-known Melbourne racing family, received such injuries that he died next diy. Matlock, who is racing so promising in Australia just now, was broken to harness as a two-year old and ran in a sulky for some time. His owner adopted this method of treatment at the suggestion of Mr. C. Bourne, who broke the son of Artillery to harness work, the object being to keep the weight off his back while he was growing. This plan is on» that is frequently recommended, and especially for horses that are inclined to become excited in company. A regular course of lessons in harness, and light work about the streets and where crowds congregate, is a capital thing for young horses that may not be wanted for early racing. Mattie, the dam of Matlock, was got by Guy Fawkes, and was raced with success in Australia in pony races. On one occasion her connections landed a big stake over her. Matlock is length- ening out a good deal, and is made for carrying weight. One would not take him to be from a mare under 14 hands in height. Oban, who changed hands in Sydney recently and goes to Eogland, won the Newcastle Cap on December 3d. The importance of the race was enhanced owing to there being a " Tattersall's" consultation on it. There *ere twenty-five starters, and Oban's chance was so little esteemed that he went out at 20 to 1. He, however, scored very comfortably, the favorite, Tramp, following him home. Though he had come to be considered the beat sprinter in New South Wales, seven to eight furlongs was reckoned the end of his tether His Newcastle success raised him in estimation, for be got to the end of a mWe and a quarter with 140 pounds on his back in 2:11. Oban has been accepted for in the Villiers and Car- rington Stakes, and, despite his big weights, was favorite for those events when the last mail to hand left Sydney. Oban is by Lochiel, from Venusta, by Barebin — Aphrodite, by Kingston, and first made his appearance in country com- pany. He cost but 25 guineas as a yearling and was not raced until he was four years old. Mr. W. Kelso, the Sydney trainer who recently returned from Eogland, has been interviewed by a representative of the Sydney Referee: "According to the Orville Lodge trainer, there was noXarbine in England when. he was there, and from what he beard nothing of the class of Persimmon or Velas- quez Asked what he thought of such horses as Aurum, Newhaven, Resolute or Amiable as compared with the best Eoglisti handicap horses, Mr. Kelso was inclined to think they were not outclassed. But he gave the paim to the few top-class horses which perform on the Eoglish turf. They were superior to any others in the world. Then, again, the rank and file were not particularly to be feared with a good horse. The weakness of English-bred horses was in their legs and feet. They had good size, plenty of bone, ample quality and style, but doubtful looking legs. American-bred horses that he saw were better in this respect, as were the Australians. A lot of Sir Modreds sent over had good legs, and looked wiry and sound, and had he been going to remain would have bought one or two. Leaving a few of the best out, then the best class of Australian performers were not out of their element in England. Blackwall, who trained for Mr. Wm- Cooper, was a shrewd, capable man at his bust > ness — one of the best, he thought. And when it came to dealing in race horses, Mr. Allison appeared to hold a posi- tion no one else approached. He was a good judge himself, a keen business man, and probably could sell any horse he liked to an English buyer. In conclusion, Mr. Kelso told our representative that he folly believed in time English owners and trainers would be found copying Australian methods of training, as well as the arrangement and setting out of race tracks and the much-discussed mattei of relying on time-lrialg." — ^ Last Tear's Stake Races. One hundred and seventy-one stake laces for two-year-olds were decided in the United States last year, and the winners of these were the get of seventy stallions. Kantanka's and Sir Dixon's get head the lis^ as stake winners, the latter stallion siring six stake winners, including Alpen, thewinner of the Stallion Stakes, worth $18,270, at Hawthorne, while Kantanka had three, Kentucky Colonel, Black Venus and King Barleycorn, who brought an aggregate of $21,200 when sold at Morris Park. The next sires in point of merit are His Highness and Kingston, whose get won nine stakes each, but the greatest credit goes to His Highness, the son of imp. Ill Used, dam imp. Princess, as it was the first season that any of his get raced. To his son, Jean Beraud, belongs the honor of both winning the greatest number of stake events, seven, and also taking down the most money of any of his year, the sum won by him being $66,870. Belvidere, who is a full brother to Sir Dixon, was account- able for W. Overton, who won six stake events. Imp, Can- dlemas' get took down a similar number of stake events, and to him belongs the glory of siring Martimas, the winner of the greatest two-year-old event of the year, the Futurity Stake, value $36,170 to the winner. There was but one uabealen two year old of the year, May Hempstead, the daughter of Patron, but she started only four times, her career being cut short by an accident while exer- cising at Memphis. Espionage, the well-named filly by Inspector B., dam Sunmaid, won twenty races, which was the greatest number won by any two-year-old. Advertisinir and Black Oats. A gentleman in this city who owned a well bred two-year- old trotter, and owing to various circumstances was anable to keep it, inserted an advertisement in the Breeder akd Sportsman ofieriog the colt for sale. A few days after the paper was issued, there came to the gentleman's residence one morning two black cats, which of course are omens of good luck. On his arrival at his office that morning he found a telegram awaiting him, in which the sender offered to purchase the colt at a price named and the deal was there- upon closed by wire. Now the gentleman who sold the horse believes that the advertisement in the Bbeebeb and Spoetsman effected the sale, though bis former doubts as to the efficacy of sable hued felines as precursors of good luck have been greatly lessened. fiiiiiininiiiinniiiiniiiiifiiimiiiiiniuiiiiiiLiiDiniiiniA Your stable is not complete without Quiim's j Ointment. An infallible cure for all ordi- | _ nary horse afflictions. Follow the example | f set by the leading horsemen of the world and i ' your stable shelf will always hold a bottle of j Quinn's Ointment i A. L. Thomas, Sapt. Canton Farm, Joliet, 111., remarks, 1 "I enclose yoa amount for six bottles of Qainn'sOintraeot. After one year's trial most confess it does all yon claim for ' it." For Curbs, Splints, Spavins, Windpnffs or Buuches, I I Price $1.50. ] I -"^old by all Druggists or sent by i ~ msdl. ' W. B. EDDY it CO., Whitehall, N. Y. \ **Mnnmwiiii(iiiii»iiiifWiniitinJiltlllillllliiillMlilii Jabtjabt 21, 1899] (S^s ^veeif^ tm& ^xnrtstnan. 3d Saddle Notes. The 6rBt foal of the season in California is 'BSiry''by El Bayo from FusUade'e Last, therefore a full sister to Horton, McNicHOLS did some foal riding on Two Gheecs-in the fifih race Monday and was set down for thirtyT^ys-b^ the j adges. - - ■'•---., Fbxd Tabal has been qaite ill lately -^om^toBeiliti&and grippe. He weighed last week and found that he was down to 112 ponnds. A WELL KAMED colt was registered at . the Jockey Clab a few days ago. It's dam's name is Necessity^aiidit was christ- ened Invention. ~ '-^ S'i:- "BiG Jim" Gabland, who has been ill for eoiae time, is able to be op and around again. He recently sold Flanders to Peter Mitchell. ^ JebbeE. D>a,ps Je., of Lexington, has sold to Jolin Beed of Higginsrille, Mo., the thoroaghbred statlioa Isaac Murphy on private terms. Dr. EobebtEeyan, the veterinary snrgeouj says there is prevalent among many of the stables aboot Lexington, Ky., an epidemic similar to grip. The Anstralian bred mare France, owned by John Lewis of Qaeensland, recently clipped a foal to Bninart at the Ealnart farm in Sonoma county. H."EcGE3?:e„LEiGH: has pprchased the La Belle stud at an advance of $24 an acre. Some months ago Leigh sold the farm to Colonel Milton Young for $101 per acre. There are one hundred acres in the farm, and Leigh will keep on it the horses in his charge not 6t to race sod mares belongiog to other people. He will not re-enier the breeding basiness. There will probably be no racing on the Montana circuit this year. It is reported that Marcn? Daly is firmly of the conviction that continuous racinjj is so detrimental to ihe breediog of good hor3e3,a business in which he has hundreds of thousands of dollars invested, that he proposes doing what be can to stop It and will let the Butte and Anaconda tracks have a rest Ihis year. At Long Branch, July 4, 1S72, in the Jersey Jockty Club Purse, mile heats, three in five, Longfellow won in straight heats in 1:56 1-, 1:54, 1:43 J, with Susan Ann third in the first, and second in the last two heats. In 1S77 Susan Anc was bred to Longfellow, and in 1S7S Tbora, the greatest mare of her day, was foaled. The coincidence and consequence of the two meetings between these great horses is somewhat un- usual. 'In the columns of the London Sportsman there are no less than 120 thoroughbred Istallloos advertised for the season of 1899. St. Simon is the only one of the swells of the harem whose name is not on the list. Isinglass' fee is 300 soineas, or $1,500 Sheen, a son of Hampton, to approved mares at 200 guineas. Common at 200 enineas. Koyai Hampton 150 guineas, and a host at 100 guineas, so that a fashionable stallion in England is a pretty good paying property. The mares advertised to be sold by W. O'E. Macdonough list week were disposed of at private sale and did not go under the hammer. Mr. G. B. Molero was the purchaser and has sent them to his stock farm in Monterey county where Rey Alfonso is the premier stallion^ Among the m^res were imported Mirandole, Dizz? Blonde, Princess Idle, Mercedes, Xamore, Elizj, Joagleuse and Bod. The number of entries to the Matron Stakes is not as large as it was last year, and the total is not up to this year's Fatarily list so far as present receipts show. There is a yearling filly by Libertine, out of Minnie Elkins, by Duke of Montrose, at Hollywood Farm that is a very handsome and promising looking youngster. The Board of Stewards of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club will meet every Friday hereafter until the end of the meet- ing to adjast such cases as may be brought to its attention. Thsbe is nothing sportsmanlike in racing a horse simply for the opportunity to gamble on him. A jockey at logle- eide was ofiered a bill of sale of a horse this week if he would ride him to victory. While Superintendent John Mackay, of Bancho del Paso, was East recently, he selected sites for five stables of sixty box stalls each on the Mair Farm, Mr. Haggin's latest Kentucky purchase. The first foal of the season reported in Kentucky arrived at Mr. August Belmont's Nursery Stud Sunday night Jan- uary 8th. It was a chestnut filly by Henry of iiavarre, out of Enchantress by Longfellow. Patsy McDeemott's friends are working in his behalf, hoping to get him reinstated. He was ruled off at Brig>iton Beach in 1895, so that he has been nearly five years on the ground, long enough to be taught a lesson. Jockey Piggotp rode but two days this week at Ingleside. He got left in a race the first day of the week and Starter Caldwell gave him four days on the ground to study over it, but allowed him to fill his Tuesday engagements. Mr. WiiiLLAM Allison, one of the best jadges of a horse in England, states that among a large lot of yearlings (now two-year-olds) in Captain Machell's string, none ouilooked the Belle Meade bred fiUy by Iroquois, out of Carlotta. Thxbe are for sale at the Hollywood Farm, Valltjo, some excellent youog thorouahbreds by El Rayo and St, Savior, out of Minnie Eikins, by Doke of Montrose, Francesca, by Three Cheers, Kathleen, by Long Tow, Lucioda, by Lein- 6ter, and others. These mares are also for sale. Horsemen who have seen these youngsters say that a nicer looking lot are not to be seen in California. They are well bred aod should make race horses. The late B. C. Holly bred and raised them aod would have had them in training had he lived. "Cubly" Beown has decided to bid for the position of sterter on the Jockey Club circuit this year. Brown said he had made up his mind that this would be bis last bid for the position, as he decided some time ago to give op starting en- tirely, and devote his entire attention to training. The task in the East would practically be anew experience for him, for starting in the East and West are two distinct things. Mr. Brown believes that-, with proper support, he can bring the disturbers into line. If he can. he will have accomplished something that many a good man has failed to do. One of the three-year olds that promises to be heard from the stake class East and West is Jolly Roger, by imp. Order — imp. Happy Sally II , the property of John Vetter, the popular young sporting man of Chicago. Jolly Roger was purchased by Mr. Vetter last winter from John Madden by T. H. Griffia and was claimed out of a selling race at the Louisville spring meeting by Mr. Velier's agent. He proved to be a colt of speed and conrage that shirked neither weight nor a dietaoce. In fact, his chief fault seemed to be that he was a slow beginner — one of the sort likely to train on. He was a frequent winner at the Chicago tracks, bat was not handled in a way that suited the believers in the colt, and it is a source of congratora~tion"'td Mr- Vetter's friend& that he is being traioe d by that admirable horseman, Charley Patterson. At the annual meeting of the members of the National Steeplechase and Hunt AssociatioL, held in the office of the Association, 172 Fifth avenue, NewYork, on Thursday, Jan. o. 180O, with a quorum present and represented, the follow- ing Stewards were re-elected to succeed themselves and to serve for three years, or until their successors shall have been elected. Mr. August Belmont, Mr. J. G. FoUansbee, Mr. J. G. Heckscher and Mr. F. H. M. Birckhead. The terms of the other Stewards are as follows: To expire January, 1900, Mr. S. S. Howland, Mr. Foshall P. Keene, Mr. 8. Howland Robbing aod Col. Edward Morrel!. To expire January, 1901, Dr. J. O. Green, Mr. F. Gebhard, Mr. J. H. Alex- andre and Mr. Roberi C. Hooper. The report of the treas- urer was read showing the Association to be in a satisfactory condition as to dnances and membership. It is to he hoped that the fight being mads against the poolrooms will be successful. Just why they shoulJ be al- lowed to flourish in San Francisco when there are laws on the statutes prohibiting them, is a thing which is hard to ex- plain. One of the fastest two-year-olds shown down in the Blae Grass country this winter is Trickem, a bay colt by Scorpion — Sissy Knott, and ov.ned by parties in Danville, Ky. The colt has done some very speedy stepping at ihree-eigbths of a mile. The question of Saratoga dates is probably the cause of the delay in The Jockey Club making, its allotment. It is now commonly reported that the Saratoga Association will give no meeting nuleaa it gets at least two weeks of anop- posed dates. LiKEER Kabl has developed into a handsome horse, ha^ spread out, and let down into a bulky looking animal.on the order of his sire Forester. The colt shows no bad effects of the iron, which was applied last fall, bia legs seem sonnd, and he promises to train. Eeddingtos, boo of Emperor of Xorfolfc and Angelique, and a fair hurdle horse as well as winner on the flat, was de- stroyed at Ingleside last week. He dislocated his hip while being exercised. Reddington was a large horse and fairly reveled in the mud. He was bred by John Mackey. The oldest iockey in the world who is now riding is C. Loaies, the crack ''nglish rider. Loates was horn at Derby, Ecg,, on October 1, 1852, aod is now a little over 46 years of age. Loates can ride as well now as he could twenty years ago, and is considered one of the crack riders of the Eog- lish turf. '"• Hanover again heads the list of winning sires for 1898, with nearly 5120,000 lo his credit. He had seventy-four starters, which won 122 races. His Highness is second on the list, with $81,866 lo his credit, of which Jean Beraud won $68,518. Kingston and imp. Meddler have |28,795 and $16,911 to their credit respectively. The second race at Ingleside Taesday furnished some ex- citement as E. F. Smith's Horton was disquali6ed for fouling Pat Morrissey and placed last. Turner on Horton ranged up alongside of Pat Morrissey (on whom Thorpe had the mount) at the head of the stretch and the two had a lively bumping match to the wire* Afrer the race the judges had both boys aod Henry Martin, who finished third on Cyril in the stand and after a considerable debate awarded the race to Pat Morrissey. Ihe decision seemed to ^be a popular one as there was no doubt that Pat Morrissey had much the worst of the roughing, St. Louis is promised a new race track of exceptional equipment by next fall. With the project are associated the names of ex-Governor David R Fraocis, Festus J. Wade and other equally pr )mineDt capitalists. The new track will be located on what is known as the Francis farm, near King's highway, south of the Iroo Mountain railroad, and accessible by electric and steam railways. It will ba the Washington Park of St. Louis, and will be in friendly rivalry to the Fair Ground association. Work on the hew course is promised as soon as the weather will permit. It is proposed I to hold the initial mesting at che conclusion of the regular fair grounds meetings. OSE of Ihe biggest upsets of the season occurred in the last race Tuesday when Kittleman Bros.' Myth, at odds of 30 to 1, led all the way and won handily from Morellito and Sardonic. Oaly three starters faced the barrier io this event at a mile and a quarter and there appears to be every reason to suppose that the race lay between the two favorites, as they were held as clo&e as even money and 9 to 10 in the betting The result was, to say the least, a great surprise and whatever excuse is ofiered to explain the upset, the fact still remains that the uncertainties of racing were never more strikingly illustrated. Had the riders of Morellito and Sar- donic paid a little more attention to Myth instead of watch ing each other, the result might have been difierent. Good jockeys are scarce here in California and the same ;6 true in every locality where racing is conducted on an ex- tensive scale. There are plenty of boys, but they know very little about riding. One great trouble in this country is that boys have to practically teach themselves how to ride, and unless thev are -part'cularly bright and natural horsemen they do not eet to the front. There should be a competent instructor at every large training track to give lectures lo the lads on the art of race riding. Of course, the practical p^rt of the game can. only be Ita-oed bv actual experience in the saddle and in races, but a good instroc'or could teach the boys many things about riding that they would otherwise be a long time finding oat and in many instances never koow at all. J. H. Bbadfobd aod Frant Clarke, representing the Coney Island Jockey Club, H. D. Mclut7re the Brooklyn .Tockey Club, W. A, Eageman the Brighton Beach Racing Association. H, G. Crickmore the Western Racing Associa- tion, D. Holland the Queens County Jockey Club, B. A. Chilton the Saratoga Raciog Association, R. A. Pinkerton and F, O Hanlon, met together to consider the question of racetrack badges for owners, trainers, jockeys and stable help. Mr. Mclolyre suggested that one badge or button be issued for the season, aod that coupon? accompany it, the latter being issued according to the discretion of each asso ciatioD. This proposition *as left open to be discagsed at the meeting to be held on January 20th. The general opin- ion Lslhst Mr. Mclntyre's suggestion will be adopted. The following is a complete list of the gentlemen who comprise the organization known as The Jockev Club: Hon. Perry Belmont, August Belmont, 8. S. Brown, O. H. P. Bel- mont, J- H. Bradford, A. J. Cassatt, Augustus Clason, B. F. Clyde, Wm. Astor Chaoler. P. J. Dwyer, J. 0. Donner, J. G. FoUansbee, J. Gaiway, J. 0. Green, Frederick Gebhard, John Hooter, J . B. Haggin, W. P. Thompson, S. S. How- land, Thcs. Hitchcock, Jr., F. R. Hitchcock, C. Oliver Iselin, James R. Keene, Edward Kelly, Foxhall P. Keene, H. K. Knapp, Prescott Lawrence, A. H. Morris, J. Pierpont Morgan, E. D. Morgan, Andrew Miller, Col. 0. H. Payne, Ralph J. Preston, Col. J. Ruppert, Jr., F. K. Sturgig, John i^anford, John Stewart, Jr., L. S. Thompson, Wm. K. Van- derbilt, A. F. Walcott, W. Seward Webb, B. T. Wilson, Jr., Hon. W. C. Whitney, G. Peabody Wetmore. The manner in which the stakes of the Coney Island Jockey Club cloeed on January 3rd is most gratifying to patrons of the sport, and indicates a prosperous condition and bright outlook for the fnture'of racing in the East. The Coney Island entries for 1899 are 921 against 682 for 1898. The Futurity of 1901 has received 901 entries. In the Su- burban there are 62 entries against 49 last year, and the clsss of all the diyisions is represented. A new event, the Advance Stake, received 35 entries, and in the Jane Handi- caps, the Great Trial and the Double Event, there has been a very marked increase in the number of entries. The Autumn Stake has 106 against 72 last year, and the Flat- bush, Great Eastern, Flight and September have a second closing on July 15. 1899, and the entries already received in them is considerably in excess of last year. — Field, Turf and Farm. AccoarrNG to recent reports from Louisville, Ky., the outlaw track will be a go, and the racing will begin some time in February, though the date has not yet been fixed. It is to be regretted that in the suburbs of Louisvilie outlaw racing should be countenanced. The new track cannot, of caurse, get the sanction of the Turf Congress, and if it runs in defiance of the rules it is plain that its object must he for no purpose other than a gambling scheme pure and simple, to take the place of the Louisville poolrooms, which were recently clo-ed. It is unfortuoate for legitimate racing that the gambling element will go so far in the direction of spoil- ing the sport entirely. All such ventures are severe blows at legitimate sport, and intensify opposition to it. Every State where racing exists has been legislating adversely against racing, and an open defiance of roles, as evidenced by outlaw tracks, must necessarily invite more stringent laws, and the legitimate sport most suffer. — Turf, Field and Farm. The *'rooters" at the race track are one of the features of the sport. There are as many ways of "rooting" as there are people who bet money. The most common way is that which had its origin among the colored folks and consists of an energetic and continuous snapping of the fingers and a constant cry of "Come on you ," the name of the horse or the jockey being oaed as the rooter selects. There is no doubt in the mind of any of those who root, but there is some power for good in the custom, and many a ticket is cashed with the firm belief that it's owner would have been compellel to tear it op had he not expended his full strength in rooting for himself. The only person who is on record as rooting again t himself at either of the local tracks is the well known bookmaker Johnny Coleman. It was at Ingle- side a couple of vears ago that he performed the feat while the crowd looked on in wonder and admired his exhibition of gameoess. Jockey McHugh was astride a horse against which Coleman had laid a large amonnt principally for the reason that he did not think that particular jockey bad the ability to eet a slake horse to the front in a band of Shetland ponies. Coleman went up into the grand stand to get a good view of the race, and much to bis snrpribe McHogh brought his horse out of the bunch at the head of the stretch and looked a sore winner. Just before the paddock was reached a couple of Jockeys began riding their mounts for all they wer3 worth aod gained on McHugh's tiring horse at every stride. The latter hung on pretty well, however, and as the horses came thundering past the stand Coleman's voice was heard above the roar : "Come on you McHugh, give it to me and give it to me good I " McHugh won and there was a line a block long standing behind Coleman's box when he reached it, but he seemed to enjoy the fun a- -.- BS anybody. 46 &ije ^veetfjsx cmi' ^iwt^mcm. [Jantjaby Jl, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F. W. KELLEY, PBOPBiaTOB, lbs Turf and Sporting tuthority of lbs Pacific Coast. — OFFICB — No. 22 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. TEBMS— OneVear. 83 ; slxMontbs. Sl.TS;TtareeMantb•,81■ BTEICTLT IN ADVANCE. Money should be sent by postal older, draft or by registered letter iddressed to F. W. Kellev, 22'< Geary St,, San Francisco, Cal. Coiamanlcations must be accompanied by the writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of eood faith. San Francisco, Saturday, January 21, 1899. SUCCESS in the management of county fairs is al- ways aimed for but not always reached. Many directors and secretaries try hard enough but waste much of their energy because it has been expended in the wrong direc- tion. Here is California there is one element of success which has been in many instances overlooked, and that ia the patronage of the local people. Owing to the fact that those residing within the county are expected to patronize a hoise fair, no particular effort is made to INDUCE them to turn out to inspect the exhibit and en- joy the races. A few posters may be put up at the cross- roads, and a small advertisement inserted in the county paper, but that is about as far as the "effort"' goes. Now in the East where they have had more experience than we Californians, there are some localities where the county fair is always successful. It is an annual educa- tional picnic and the people look forward to it as regul- larly and as expectantly as they do to the festivities of the Christmas holidays. It is a fact, and one worthy of noting and remembering, that the associations making the greatest successes are those that cater the least to the gambling and rowdy element. The wheels of fortune .and all such sure thing games are barred from the track and an effort made to draw the farmer, the merchant and the mechanic with their wives, children and sweet- hearts to the stock show and the races. Auction pools and mutuals are provided for those who wish to wager oh the result of the speed contests, but gambling lor gambling's sake is discouraged and the races are con- sequently patronized by the very best people of the community. What we in California call "wide open" towns (which through a mistaken idea have been, in some instances, considered necessary to the success of California district fairs), are unknown there. In short; the idea on which the fair directors work is to provide a, respectable entertainment for the people. This is the idea that will win in the end. It has been proven over and over again that there is no permanent profit for any business that caters to the gamblers. It is suggested to the various district boards throughout the State that they take a hint from the successful Eastern fair associations this year and see if the plan will not work here. Cater '. to the ladies and gentlemen and bar the touts and tin horn gamblers. This, if a good exhibition is given, will draw large crowds and prove profitable. DENVER HANGS UP 140,000 for trotters, paceni and runners to contest for from June 14th to 24th in- clusive, which is S4,000 per day. They gave a grand meeting there last year and will repeat it on a larger and better scale this year. All the California stables that go ; East stop at Denver. There is something in the climate that keeps the horses from experiencing the evils that sometimes result from the sudden changes from the Paci- " " fie Coast to the Mississippi Valley, and the racing they get there puts them right on edge for the Eastern cam- paign. Searchlight, Anaconda, Miss Logan, Lenna N., ,. £latawah and all the California cracks were at Denver last year and profited by it. So did their owners. The CI -Bitme gentlemen are in charge of the meeting this year -"^at so successfully managed it in 189S. Wo hope Sec- " ''"re'.ary Roberts will get such an entry list as he deserves •. -ind.if he does it will be the longest list he ever made : ,^ It for publication. And we ask him to send it to the 'isEEDER i.'ND Spoktsman. We want to print it. The p '.reea are given in full in our advertising columns. PROTEST IS HEREBY ENTERED against a habit which a few persons who write for the press have of accusing trotting horse drivers here in California of making an almost universal practice of laying up heats. Now we do not claim that every Californian driver is a saint with a halo as big as an old style sulky wheel con- tinually floating about his head, but we do assert, and emphatically as possible, that the harness horse diivers of this State average as well for honesty and probity as do the same number of men in any other vocation in America. There are heats laid up at California meet- ings of course, this is done everywhere, but these are the exception and not the rule. The vast majority of races held on the California circuit are honest contests, in which every driver is doing his best to win first money, and we believe the same to be true of all the circuits in the United States. We hear of heats being laid up on Eastern tracks, and of men being punished for thus vio- lating the rules, and every year there are instances of the same kind in this State. We also hear of ministers going wrong, and even members of the Legislature are accused of departing from the path of rectitude, some- times out in the wild and woolly West, and sometimes under the classic shadow of Bunker Hill monument or that of the Statue of Liberty. Human nature is about the same in the United States, Europe or the Philippines. But the human race averages pretty well, and so does the horse race. There has never been a greater average of dishonest heats at any California meeting than at any Kentucky or Massachusetts meeting. True, there are press representatives who never report anything but the bad features, and others who only see fraud when hold- ing a losing ticket. Then, of course, there follows columns of abuse of the trotting horse owners and driv- ers, volumes of slander aimed at men who were compelled to take back a horse at some part of the race in order to win it, and growls and grumbles about the degeneracy of the sport. We wish to say to our Eastern readers that the trotting horse people in California are not as bad as some of the writers try to paint them. They will average up, as far as intelligence, honesty and fair dealings go, with any people on earth. When the fact is taken into consideration that we have less population in a State 800 miles long by 300 miles wide, than New York or Chicago has in a radius of 20 miles, our harness meetings are very popular, largely attended and liberally patronized by horsemen, while the State stands in the very front rank among the horsebreeding sections of America. On the greatest farms in the world, however, there are more or less culls and scrubby animals, and this glorious climate has produced a few of the breed known as "knockers," who are ready at all times to de- stroy anything that does not suit their fancy. They attract some attention, but the law of the survival of the fittest will eventually cause the breed to run out. HOLLYWOOD FARM, the splendid property owned by the late B. C. Holly, is for sale or lease to respon" sible parties. There is no finer piece of property in California. It consists of about eighty acres of land two miles and a half from Vallejo. An excellent county road and the Napa Valley Railroad are alongside the property, and bay steamers land within a short distance. There is a good dwelling, and numerous barns and stables, all in good repair, an immense corrugated iron hay barn, and an excellent mile track on which horses can be trained. The whole place can be irrigated, though the rainfall is always sufficient to raise good crops of hay and grain. Any practical man, who under- stands the business, should be able to make a handsome profit from this place every year. It is an ideal place to raise and train either runners or trotters. Mrs. Holly desires to dispose of this splendid property and will do so on reasonable terms. THE RAINFALL IS AMPLE for plowing and seeding all over California. About the only sections where this portion of the farm work is not already under way are those where the rains have been so heavy as to retard the work. Farmers are all confident that good crops will be raised this season, and a very large acre- age will be sown. The temperature has been very nearly normal for the past week, thus causing the early sown grain and the pasture grasses to make a splendid growth. The price of hay is slowly falling in all sec- tions. The year 1899 will be a prosperous one in California. Will Shad Bite a Hook. Los Anqeles, Jan. 16, 1899. Gentlemen: — I saw in last Satnrday's Bbeedee a ques- tion with the above heading. In reply I would say they will not only bite at a hook but they will actually take a fly I Astonishing as this statement may seem, I can verify it by something within my own experience although J cannot truthfully say that I ever took one on a fly myself. Allan B. Kiky, now eight years dead, was a clerk with Wilmerding & Kellogg, of your city, and went up to Port- land to act as bookkeeper for Chas. Kohn & Brother of that city. Mr. Riky was a Herefordshire man and a most ardent disciple of the gentle laaak. Aleck Birnie, one day in 1881, invited him down to spend Sunday and have some trout fishing in the pretty little Elokoman into which enters the Colombia and Catblamet. Nothing would do but I must go too, so we got aboard the old S. G. Reed at bed time and landed at Cathlamet in time for breakfast. After the meal was ended, Mr. Birnie took us up the river in his wagon and let us get out about four miles away, so as to have plenty of chance to fish homeward. Go the way up stream we noticed a deep pool that was Umost a lake. It was about 9:30 when we reached this pool on the way down, each being ahead of the other from time to time. At last, Kiky reached the pool about a hundred yards ahead of me and made a cast at the foot of a little fall about twenty iocbes high. I saw him strike and then could hear the music of his reel as the line paid out. "Hey, Tom, what the h— I's this?" Be held up a fish about 8 inches long that I had not seen before. When I got down close to him I saw it was a young shad. He took two more that same day and I hooked one myself, larger than either of his, but the beggar got away, so that I cannot say truthfully that I ever caught a shad with a book. The first shad were planted in the Columbia in 1878 and the second batch in 1881. My own experience is that I have never eaten as fat and jaicy shad as those you get in that grandest of all American rivers. I have heard a great deal of the Hudson river shad, but they're "not in it" with those of the Columbia. Hidalgo. A FiKht With a Tuna. REPRESENTATIVES from several of the district agricultural associations met in this city last Thursday and discussed the proposed appropriations for the dis- trict fairs, Particulars will be given next week. Just at a time when local anglers coanted on their usual season's steelhead fishing on Russian River and other waters in the northern counties, acconnts like the following emanate in an aggravating manner from the press agent for a south- ern transportation and hotel company. Eastern tourists like these stories and try tuna fishing as a substitute for the rigors of the winter on the other side of the Rockies : "Prof Charles F. Holder, the naturalist and author, de- scribes how be caught what he believes to be the Isrgesc tuna ever taken with rod and reel. It was early morning, outside of Avalon Bay, Catalina Island, when he got a stritce which threw the heavy fl.ying fish bait which he was trolling far up the line. "TheD," says the professor, "the magnificent fish came boiling along the surlace, throwing the foam high in the air, in a manner that has given some anglers here the 'buck fever.' Fortnnately I hooked the fish, and its first rush took about 400 feet of line screaming and hissing from the reel, and had not the heavy brake been soaked the line would have burnt cff at once. I succeeded in turning the fish, which then came in on me, with the greatest velocity. "I had managed to reel in the slack, ajd when the fish reached within twenty feet of the boat it turned and was away again, taking 500 feet of the thread of a line. Again I turned it, and again it came in at me. Turning once more, the fish dashed away, towiog the heavy boat a mile ont to sea at a rapid rate- Finally I turned it, and, after a superb play on the surface, circling the bsat, it turned and towed as a mile inshore, so near the rocks that I thought we should lose it in the kelp. "Here the fish fought me for nearly three hours, rushing in and out, plunging down into the bine channel, circling around, darting away, and then coming at me from unex- pected points, showing the most remarkable cunning I have ever observed in many years' experience in rod and reel fishing. "At 9:30, after I had played the tuna three honrs, I turned it after one of ile rushes, when it gathered its energies and beaded for Avalon, making a single run of six miles, and at jnst 10:30 A. M., I stopped it in front of the Hotel Melropole, where it gave a wonderful exhibition while surrounded by the lannches of several friends who came out to see the finish. The tuna was, so far as I could judge, stronger than ever, yet it had towed the boat against ttie oars of my boatman at least eight miles. "A heavy sea had kicked up and threatened the boat, but this was forgotten, and at the supreme moment my boatman slipped the gaff under the fish and it was ours (?) — not yet — the gafl went to pieces and the fish got away 100 feet again. I reeled it in; this time a big gaff was booked into it, and, with a cheer, the monster fish was slid into the boat, almost capsizing it. "The tuna weighed 183 pounds. Its length was six feet two inches, girth four feet, and the catch gives to Oatifornia the hardest fighting game fish in the world with rod and reel." ^ Indications fot steelhead fishing at Point £eyes were very favorable this week. A number of anglers will go there to- day and tomorrow. Some fish have been sent to town this week that were caught in the Paper Mill. The pools belot; the itation promise well if the clear weather holds ont, Januabt 21, 1899] mtje ^e^trjev mm §viivt»tnmir 4:1 Last week in Portland, Or., at a meeting attended by about 76 enthusiastic sportsmen an orgauization was formed whieb will be kuown as the Fish and Game Associa'ion of Oregon. The committee upon organization coDsists of A. E. Gebhardt, cbairmau, J. N. Teai, W. F. Burrell, John Cran and Dr. Langworthy. The meeting- was called together at the instance of Mr. Teal, who, iu his opening remarks stated that the object of formation was forthe purpose of propagation and protection of trout in the Oregon streamd. Arrangementsjwill be perfected to stop the wholesale slaugh- ter by dynamite of game fish and the suppression of the sale of fish during close season. The ruthless destruction of feathered game b> unprincipaled parties will be looked after also. The various rod and gun clubs of the state seem to be united in a purpose to average a system of protection and propagation for fish aod game. The destruction of trout in aaUwful ditcher aod canals running out of the trout streams in Like cnunty, Or., is a serious menace to the existence of the fish in that section. The action taken by the Board of Supervisors of Sonoma coQDty last Saturday will be bailed with acclamation by anglers. The ordinance passed prohibits the use of nets of any kind for use in taking fish io the streams of Sonoma county. O^enders will be punished upon conviction, by a fine of $100 or fifty days imprisement io jail, or both. The law takes effect on February 1st. This will go a long ways towards stopping the depredatious with illegal nets by the "gang" on Russian river. The State Fish and Game Commissionerj have worked hard to bring aboat the passage of this ordinance. Thsy were generously supported by Santa Bosa sportsmen, It is said that Dutch fishermen have a method of taking fish which enables them to make at times prolific catches. The plan is a simple one. Live bait worms or insects, etc., are placed in a weighted fiint glass bottle, whicli after being securely corked is dropped into the water, the fisherman then sinks his line alongside. The live, bait creates commo- tion enough to attract the fi^h which have only the baited hooks for the appeasement of their appetites. The idea seems a feaFible one for salt water fishiog. The scheme, however, has been tried in fresh water without satis- factory results. ^'. The Game Law. The open season for shooting qaall, doves, deer and wild duck as fixed by the State law ia as follows; Dores, 15th July to 15th Fehm- ary. Moiintain qnail aod grouse, 1st September to 15th. February. Valley oiiail, wild dnck and rail; 1st October to ist March. Male deer^ 15tli July to 15th October. The clerks of nearly all the Boards of Suoervisors have advised us no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last year hold good if they do not couflict with the State law. The following counties have not passed "any ordinances that alter the open season as provided by State law : Amador. Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plumas, Ban Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sacra- mento, Solano, Santa Cruz. Siskiyou, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Rail, Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. (Use of dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Fresno— Market hunting and stupping game out of the county pro- hibited Hnmboldt^-Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after sunset and one oaJi hour before sunrise. Kern— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Lake— Deer, Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. Los Angeles— Shipping game to markets outside of the connty pro talblted. Marin— Deer, July '15 to Sept. 15. Madera— Market hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. ist. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Orange— Doves, Aug. i to Feb. 1. Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March 1. Ducks and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows: No pei^on shall ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Riverside — Shipping game out of the county prohibited. San Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited), Santa Barbara— Deer,. Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). San Diego— Shi ppiog game out of the county prohibited. San Luis Obispo — Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 15 to Dec. 1. (Use of hounds prohibit©!. Hunting for markets situated ontslde of the county prohibited). San Mateo— Deer, July 15 to Aug. 26, (Use of dogs not prohibited. . Market hunting prohibifed). Ball, Oct, 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting from boat at high tide prohibited). Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Sierra— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Sonoma— Deer. July to 15 Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. Feb. 1 to Pheas- ants, close season till Jan. l, ISOI. ' Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Use of nets in streams ot the county prohibited. Butter— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Doves, July 15 to Jan. l. Trinity— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare — Deer, Sept. 1 to Dot. 15. Shipping game out ol the county prohibited, Ventura— Quail, any variety, Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. OARTRIDaB AND SHELL. B. Scbrock found duck shooting at Newark last Sunday to be favorable. He returned home with a fine string. Price and Gamble shot together at Reclamatioi: last Sun- day. Their bag counted one dozen "cans," blue bills and leal. The Gabilan and Natlvidad ranches near Salinas and the . old field trial grounds opposite Blanco are posted against hunting. . . ''.. ' . ' " Hanford Bportamen are bavintr good duck shooting these days. The flooded districts adjacent afford excellent re- sorts for the quaokers. . Black brant are plentiful on the waters of Humboldt bay . and particolarly so near the mouth of Eel river. Sareha BpoctflOieD;iiave made some grand bags reoently* Wheatland sportsmen were out in force last Sunday, ducks were plentiful in that district owing to the rain storms, the over-flowed'places aBording shelter and feediog grounds. A Modoc county poetmsster is said to have written the Postmaster General the following letter: "Sur i wish to notifi you that on next Wednesday this offi^ will be shet as i am gone tu a bare bunt. You kin fire me if you see fit, but I'll give you a pinter that i'm the only man in the nayborhood that kin rede and rite." Sportsmen who love a pood field dog will be much inter- ested in the future doines of the youogsters who arrived on Tuesday. Phil Wand's Eoglish setter bitch Flora W. whelped four dogs and two bitch puppies. She was sent East and bred to Cincionatos Pride, owned by E. Burdette, of Radnor, Pa. There should be a nick here that will pro- duce some grand field dogs. A great numbar of wild geese aud duck are seen on the Dunlap lake since the late heavy raios. No huottng is al- lowed there except bv permission of the Hedlaods Gun Club of which W. T. Gillis of Redlands is President. Mr. Gillis has leaded (his lake and arjicent grounds for a term of years from L. and P. Dunlap. The preserve contaits 38,000 acres and aflords exceUeut sport for the members of the club. Game Warden Caeer of San Mateo county claims that his office has not been declared vacant by the supervisors. Hecon- tetjdsj that although a motion to abolish the of&ce was made and declared carried by the Chairman, in reality there was a tie vote, Supervisors Brown and McEvor voting aye. Til- ton and Adair voting no and Debenedetti not voting. Mr. Casev is still performing the duties of the office. The ducKa are nearly all gone from the salt marsh regions of the bay countie?, having selected the overflowed districts of the interior for refuge from the omcipresent shot gun and the tender shoots of budding vegetation in the fields, fresh water covered districts and ponds for feeding grounds. The t'lles and adjacent territory along the banks of the Secramento and its many tributaries from Knights' Landing to Maine Prairie are teeming with myriads of ducks and geese, this district being well covered with waters just now. The calendar for 1899, issued by the Da Pont Powder Company, is a very handsome one. Two hunting scenes form a beautiful and artistic framework for the tablet of months and days, suggesting to the ob3erver the time and dates for sport and recreation afield or in the mountains, creating desire and renewed appetite for those whose indul- gence io sport has grown d:)rmant and feeding fuel to the fires burning at the shrine of Nimrod for those whose enthu- siasm places tbem in the ranks of sporting devotees. They do business after this fashion down in Kentucky, says Turf, Field and Farm — It is illegal to shoot quail in Kentucky after Decembsr 31st, aod a man named Faiu, who brought thirty dsad birds into Nicholasville. was arrested and fined $5 for each bird. , He_paid the $150 in order to avoid going to prison, and is not likely to forget his experi- ence. ' Game is scarce ip many sections of Keotacky, because no persistent attempts are made to enforce the law for the protection of birds. The Nicholasville case should have a good effect throoguout the State. ., Just when everybody thinks Dr. Carver most have retired from shooting circles, that irrepressible discloses his where- aboust, and proclaims himself the "champion live-bird shot of the world!" As a matter of fact Dr. Carver has not shot any match claiming to be for a championship emblem for at least two years- The last occasion was when be met Charles M. Giimm, of Clear Lake, la , at Watson's Park, Chicago, in the winter of '96 in a match for the cast-iron medal. On that occaeion he had to hand the medal over to Grimm, be- ing defeated handsomely by the lowan, who scored 9S pigeons out of 100 Dr. Carver had previously won the medal from George Kleinman, of Chicago, by default, Klein- man having been too ill to defend his title to it when chal- lenged by the doctor. How Carver can have the nerve to style himself ''the champion live-bird shot of the world" Is beoood the comprehension of any real shooter of the present day. Dr. Carver may have been a champion, but he does not possess at the present time any trophy that denotes a real active championship. Capt. Bogardus, old as he is, ia still at work shooting matches and giving exhibitions. Bogardus is now well over sixty, and can still give a good account of himself at the trap3. He has a favorite style of shooting rcatcbes, and has drawn up a set of rules which are known as "Bogardos's rules." These rules are special ones, only governing con- tests held under certain conditions. Ther provide that a ten-yard circle be drawn around each trap, and that only one barrel shall be used; the rise to be 2t yards. A bird to be scored deed must be killed outside the ten-yard circle drawn around the trap from which it was liberated. This eouuds more sportsmanlike than the usual style of shooting, but it will hardly become popular, for most shooters want to know "what's the use of a double guo if you can't use both barrels?" In trap shooting circles in the Eist a subject under dis- cussion is the sending. of an American team of inaoimate target shooters over to England this summer to take part in the annual tournament of "The Inanimate Bird Shooting Association of Great Britain," as the head organization of target shooters is called in that country. There are one or two drawbacks to the scheme, the chief one being the lack of unanimity among the manufacturers and dealers of sporting goods, upon whom the buiden of defraying the expenses of the trip would fall. Target shooting is yet in its infancy in England, and it may he that the time is not ripe for a friendly- demonstration to be made. Still, with shooters the project meets with uniform approval, and all wish that the plan could be consummated. Small as is the coterie of target shots in England as com- pared with the thousands of devotees of the sport in this country, it is thought that a good team could be picked to meet the Americans. The conditions under which the sport is carried on In England are so entirely dififerent to Ameri- can methods that it might take some time for the visitors to get accustomed to'a strange system of shooting. In England the- rite is eighteen yards, aod the shooter is allowed the use of both barrels. Over here the rise is sixteen yards, and the use of one barrel only is allowed. Again, it is stated that the targets are thrown farther in England than in this coun- try, and that they are also harder "breakers;" that is, do not break so easily when hit as do the standard makes of targets in America. If everything is as s ated, although the final result conld scarcely he in doubt, it might take our experts a couple of weeks or so to get the hang of the game. With such men as Rolla Heikes, Fred Gilbert, Jack Fanning, et al, no style of target shooting could long remain a "hard game." Harvey McMurchy, of Fulton, N. Y., has been doing some wonderful work on live birds of late. At Chicago dur- inc the shoot at Watson's Park and at the Indianapolis tour- nament the week before Christmas be shot at a total of 204 pigeons, scoring all but eight of them, some of the eight lost birds falling out of bounds. This is true championship form, and not a man in the country would have any sort of a cinch if he ran up against McMurchy in a shooting match. But Mr. McMurchy dees not believe in shooting matches with anybodv; his idea is tbat if a man beats you be doesn't like you any the better, and is no more your friend than he was before the match; while, if you beat a man, that man's friendship for you is bound to lose something of its warmth. Hence he sticks to sweepstakes and comes out close to the top nearly every lime, whether at targets or at pigeons, and demonstrates that the L. C. Smith gun ia capable of doing effective work, A Trap Shoot In February, The initial shoot for the coming blue-rock season will be given by the Lincoln Gun Club. &. fine programme will be made up for a free-for-all shoot. Edg. Forster, M. O. Fendner and R. G. Wenzell have been appointed as a com- mittee of arrangements. ♦ A Live Bird Shoot. At the Olympic Gnn Club grounds on Thursday live bird shooting brought together a number of prominent wing-shots, "among the turf devotees were well represented. The star event of the day was a special match between Johnny Cole- man and Tod Sloan who had arranged to shoot a match at 100 birds for a side consideration of fair proportions. Thig arrangement fell through by reason of a shortage of birds. A race between them was arranged at 15 p'geons. The scores made in this event by the two principals, as well as those of other sportsmen present who stood in to make the game in- teresting, are as follows : Fifteen bird shoot, entrance $20: Tod Sloan 221201 1221 21 2U— 14 J. Colemao 222012122121220—18 Franfe Ireland.. 101201112111201—12 Andrew Jackson 112101021211001—11 J.Epplne^r 112222200100100— 9 Charley Dwyer ., .012020112020010— 8 Ed Gaines 112011000002001— 7 John O'Nein 002000100001102- 5 A freez3 out followed, with $15 entrance, miss and oat — Result: Ireland, 1, 1, 1; Coleman, 1, 1, X; Epptnger, 2, 2, 0; Sloan, 0; Jackson, 0; Gaines, 0; Dffjer, 0. Ireland and Coleman divided, The race between Sloan and Coleman was very close. The rider missed his fifth bird, a left quarterer wi ich flew close to the ground, bis other birds were well centered and prettily grassed. The penciler had a chance after losing his fourth bird, but fell down on the last one, which penalized him to the extent of a champaign dinner. A return match is almost a certainty, Colemao is desirous of showing tbat Sloan's pretensions to superior skill at Ithe traps are not | well founded. A Good Boat. Under present conditions innumerable opportanities offer themselves to duck hunters whereby the aid of a serviceable boat is indispensable. A light, handy and durable boat is a boon to ihe sportsman. Such a one is the '*Acme,"a foMing canvas boat that is easily set up and as easily taken down and packed. No tools being required for this purpose; bolts and pins are likewise a superfluity and the exasperation cf screwing rusty nuts on or ofi is spared the owner. This boat is so constructed that the danger of losing loose or small parts is obviated. A good canvas boat will outwear two wooden ones — a canvas boat wears only when it is in nse, when it is not in use it can be taken apart and stowed away. Clabrough, Golcher & Co., have supplied a number of these convenient boats to parties who took them through the Klondyke regions. An adaptable size for sporting or travel- ling purposes is made with a length of 14 feet, beam 46 inches, depth at stem and stern 22 inches, depth amidships 14 inches and fitted complete with oars, rowlocks, etc. This boat is sold at a reasonable figure and has been commended highly by hunters and prospectors wtio have used them. Frank Bassford's Fate. For several years the family and friends of Frank Baeeford of Vacaville — brother of ex-Assemblyman J. M. and Henry A. Bassford, all well known io Sacramento — have believed him to be dead, but be isn't. Young Basbford went to the northern seas one spring, some six or seven years ago, as a sharpshooter on an otter hunting vessel. He was a crack shot and fond ot adventure, which accounted for his leaving a pleasant home in one of the most beautiful of Ciliforoia valleys. One day, while he was out in a small boat shooting otter on th^ Siberian coast, a typhoon came up and cut him off from the ship. When last seen by his comrades on board the vessel his boat was being driven before the gale away from the ship and toward the Siberian coist. He soon passed out of sight, aod was given up as lost. His father since went to the grave bewailing the untimely fate of his youngest and favorite son, and none of his rela- tives have ezpeoled to ever again hear of him, though friend 4:2' ®ir^ ^r^^Irer mxif ^icixi^tnmu [January 21, 1899 fOI'a-^ew -years held to the hope that the ill-fated hunter rirfghtiiave reached the Asiatic coast and fallen in with friendly -naliveB. ■'•'Sow comes Ihe story, brought by a young sailor on the 6lytbtJia, Evan J. Morris, of Suisun, who lately returned /rtth Manila, that Frank Baesford ie a prisoner on the penin- sula of KamtecUatbft, having been seized by a Bussian gun- b'oU off "the Siberian coast. vlBaS^tord's relatives will ask the Russian ConBu'-General al San ^tancisco to aecertain the truth of the story, and if authenticated wilLtakeMepsto procure his release, ■^^i'tank Baseford was known all over the State as one of its tel wing" shots, and has contested in many pigeon shoots. ^wo well known young Vallejoites, Robert Atchison and Bferman Rhodes, went seal hunting on the Olter ten years "ago, fahd as no word has been received from iheoa since, it is thought that they may possibly have shared the same fate as Basaford. They are well known in Vallfjo, and the encour- aging news will undoubtedly lead their friends and relatives to make inquiries regarding them. Conoerninf; the G-ame La^^s. ■-^^The proposed action by local sportsmen in advocating cliadges in the game laws at present on the statute books are not looked upon with favor by some of the sportsmen resid- ing in counties north of San Francisco. The Sacramento Record- Union has the following to say on this subiecl: "It is said that among the changes which the Legislature ^ill be asked to make in the game law is one to limit the open season for quail to one month (December) for the next t*o years. "'■^'The teaeon given for this is that last year the quail did not breed in some parts of the State on account of the drouth. "This may apply to some localities in the San Joaquin Valley and the Coast Range district south of Monterey, but it does not apply to any portion of the State north of San Francisco Bay> In this end of the StBte quail are just as plentiful as for many years past. There was no such ex- treme drouth as to interfere in the slightest degree with their breeding. On the contrary, the season of 1898 was just^hat suited the quail, and the crop was better than if there had been heavy rains late in the spring. "Men whose observations are restricted to the country south of Stockton and the b»y of San Francisco are not com- 'petent to suggest changes in the game laws for the upper -counties. It is enough to say that there is no shortage in the quail crop of this part of the State and north of here, from the Sierra to the sea, and there is no necessity for any such abridgement of the privileges of people who like to hunt quail as has been proposed, "If something of this kind is required, in the southern counties it can be accomplished under the provisions of the County Government Act, which gives Boards of Supervisors the power to limit the open season of any kind of game within their respective counlits. If one county has plenty t)f quail, let Ihe general law alone in that county. If in an- other the supply is short, let the Supervisors restrict the shooting season there. There is altogether too much tinker- ing with the game laws." The foregoing argument is based upon reasonable grounds and is borne out to a great extent by facts. The statement in regard to snipe shooting is subject to criticism — "Another proposition is to limit «nipe shooting from October 15th to March Ist. This proposition comes from men who do their snipe shooting on the marshes about San Francisco bay, where the season runs from October to March. ^hese men seem to have no thought of the rights of interior sportsmen. "Take Sacramento as an example. There is never any ground hereabouts suitable for snipe until January, and usually not until February and March, when the birds begin to leave the bay maishes and work their way northward. To cut off the snipe shooting in the interior on the Ist of March means practically to allow no snipe shooting any- where away from the marshes that line the shores of the bay. "By the end of March the snipe are ail gone. They do not— like quail, mallard and teal — breed in this part of the State, hence they need no protection from the moment thev Jeaye here to go to their breeding grounds in the far north." The birds do breed, however in the Big Meadows and Plumas county is not so very far from Sacramento; j ust about the Ist of March these birds are almost ready for nidification, in fact at that time of the year in the district which it la de- , sired to keep open, female specimens have been shot season after season that have shown the egg nearly matured. It seems that protection in the case of a bird that heretofore has been ignored (with the single exception of Humboldt county, and the close season in that county commences on ■JFebruary loth), might be applied with some degree of tuture benefit notwithstanding. Continuingthe writer says: "The Record-Union has for years made this^ght on behalf of the interior sportsmen and has succeeded in proteciing Ibem. If the facts art properly laid before the members of the Legislature the probability is that no sucli innovation as that proposed will be successful. There will be a meeting of Sacramento sportsman in a few days to form a game protective aesociation, and when the call is issued it is hoped all who have the interest of game protection at heart will respond. At this meeting a com- mittee should be appointed to appear before the legislative committee when the proposed new game laws are considered and insist on protection for interior sportsmen as well as for the game. "This one fact should be borne in mind — that in localities where short seasons are deemed advisable they can be had by action of the Supervisors. Under the present Constitu- tion the Legislature cannot discriminate, it is true, bat it allows such latitude to Boards of Supervisors in local mat- ters that the shooting season can be made as short as desired." This provision of the statute is one that enables nearU all necessary laws or ordinances to be enacted properly, effi- ciently acd promptly. "What is needed most is a vigorous upholding of the laws we hrve bythe punishment of those who violate them. The real trouble is (hat the game laws are not upheld by those who'e lawful daly it is to prngecute offenders " ^ _e concluding paragraph comes prttty near the truth in - joiityof cases. The apathetic'conditions attendant apoa the prosecution of many individuals arrested for violating the fish and game laws have been notorious. At the eame time the work of game wardens in conjunction with county officials and sportsmen in some counties has been commend- able to all concerned. Another matter that the law-makers have apparently over- looked and which is of importance is the reprehensible methods employed in netting ducks on the bay and rivers and the wire screen traps used in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys by men who ship to the markets. Attention to little things of this character will undoubtedly show a desire to bring about a better condition of affairs, to say nothing of the good results to come. Oomins Events. BENCH SHOWS. P, K. L, , 1898- Santa Clara Valley fennel Club, San Jose, Rules. C. L, Harker, Secretary, San Jose. Jan. 19-21, 1899— New Orleans Fox Terrier Club's show, New Orleans. Wm, Le Monier, Secretary. Feb. 21-21. 1899— Westminaier Kennel Club's twenty-third annual Bhow, New York. Jas. Mortimer, Secretary and Superintendent, March 7-10. 1899— Batterfly Associaition'a dog show, Grand Rapids, Mich. Miss Grace H. Griswold. Secretary. March 14-17, 1899— St. Louis Kennel Club's show. St. Louis, Mo. March 21-24, 1899— Mascoutah Kennel Club's show, Chicago. FIELD TRIALS. Jan. 16, 3899— United States Field Trial Club's Winter trials. West Point, Miss. W. B. Stanford, secretary. Jan. 23, J899-Champion Field Trial Association's fourth annual field trials, West Poiut, Miss. W. B. Stafford. Secretary. Jan. 23, 1899— Pacific Coast Field Trial Club's sixteenth annual field trials, Bakersfield, Cal. J. M. Kilgariff, secretary, San Fran- cisco. Feb. 6, 1899— Alabama Field Trial Club's third annual trials, Madi- son, Ala. T. H. Spencer, secretary. COURSING. January 21-22— Union Coursing Park. Regular meetings everv Saturday. Sunday and holidays. Drawiuifs every Wednesday evening, 909 Market street. January 21-22— Ingle ide Coursing meetings Park every Satur- day .Sunday and floudays. Drawings every Friday evening,909 Market street. DOINGS IN DOQDOM. It is rumorea that a Setter Club is soon to be formed in this city. The New Orleans Fox Terrier bench show opened on Thursday with a fine list of entries. The win of third in the Derby this week by the pointer Ashbury is an auspicious commencement for Otto Feudner. E. B, Thompson recently received from C. L. Crellin, of Pleasanton, a fine St. Bernard bitch, The Countess, who is now installed in the Irvington Kennels, Alameda. It is said that in Japan when a dog barks at night the owner is arrested and sentenced to work a year for the neighbors whose slumbers have been disturbed. 8ome of the Mission residents would undoubtedly be glad to take ad- vantage of a law of this character. Several well known fanciers have expressed much com- ment of a very caustic nature recently against a so-called handler of dogs who is located across the bay. If the charges made against him are true his kennels should be visited and inspected by officials of the 8. P. C. T. A. Mr. Chas. T. Batelle of Seattle, Wash., is the owner of a magnificent young smooth coat St. Bernard. "General" is by Saved No. 26,759— Lady Trix No. 45.720; he was whelped in Seattle September 23, 1897. C. E. Maxfield bred him. This dog is orange and white marked, stands 31 inches high and weighs nearly 200 pounds, being at present a trifle too fat. Mr. Batelle will place General on the bench during the coming season. ^_ At a meeting of the Pacific Coast Field Trials Club held in Bakersfield, January 18, 1899, the following officers were elected for the coming year: President, W. S. Tevis; first Vice-President, C. N. Post; second Vice-President, H. W. Keller; Secretary-Treasurer, J. E. De Ruyter; Executive Committee, John Schumacher, T. E. Terry, J. M. Kilgarif, W. B. Jones and Frank Maskey. The next year's trials will commence on the fourth Monday in January, 1900. An instance of the dog's fidelity and afiection is noted in the Los Angeles Herald. On Thursday January 12th while a boy named Carpenter, of Orange, was hunting in the Tra- buca hills he disoovered lying face downward, the body of a man. The remains were so well guarded by three large sheep dogs that he could not approach near enough to make an examination or ascertain any particulars. The Santa Ana officials were notified and attended to the case. The facts developed that the deceased, a sheep herder, had fallen and broken his neck three days previously and had been faithfully guarded by his dogs until found by the youth. Pacific Coast Field Trials for 1899. On Monday last, January 16Lh, the sixteenth annual field trials of the Pacific Coast Field Trials Club commenced near Bakersfield, the initial event being the Menabere' Stake. A good attendance of sportsmen were present. Geo. W. Bichards and J, M. Kilgarifi acted as judges. The grounds selected were located on W, 8. Tevis' Stockdale ranch. Birds were, as a rule» plentiful for the work in hand, but by reason of sparse cover (doe to the past dry eeasonj they worked to rather poor advantage. In the morning a heavy fog enveloped the scene, while it lasted scent laid close to the ground preventing the dogs from showing good nose io the early heats. The afternoon was warm and considerable difficulty was had in locating birds. "UEMBEBS' STAKE, In the first heat of this event, [.ady C, Alex. Oolvin^s pointer bitch, and Lady G., and English setter bitch owned by Dr. Wilson of Reno, were put down. This heat was un- satisfactory. LaJy C, not being used to her owner, devoted much of her Lime in searching for the trainer and handler. Colvin's efforts in bringing out her speed and range, which she has in fine quality, were not satisfactory. The bitch dis- played good nose, twice locating birds and pointing several times on running birds. The Nevada bitch, being new to the birds, showed a lack of style, range and speed and failed to locate a bird during the heat. The pair were called in after being down forty-five minutes. The next brace down were H. W. Keller's English setter bitch Donna Alicia and Verona Kennels' setter bitch Count- ess K. They were put down at 10:25 a. m., both showing good range and speed, Alicia, however, displaying superior style. A bevy of quail were driven out of the timber and scattered on open ground. The dogs were sent in, Donna Alicia scored first point, Countess K. backing. In passing through some timber both dogs pointed en single birds. The judges, on foot, followed the dogs into an adjoin- ing field, scattered birds being found each dog pointed re- peatedly. No opportunity to back was overlooked, but both dogs missed opportunities to point. Alicia was the steadier of the pair. De Euyter, who handled the Countess, fired the only shot in tbe heat and Countess broke. This brace was down for one hour. Gleam's Ruth, handled by J. E. De Ruyter, ran her bye alone. She was put down on the birds on short order, re" peatedly pointing single quail, showing superiority in noee over the preceding pair of dogs. Ruth was a merry worker, showing good bird sense while ranging and in the matter of sustaining speed she was far ahead of tbe place dogs. Ruth was called in at 12:15 p. k., when a recess was taken for luncheon. Upon re-assembling the judges ordered Donna Alicia and Gleam's Ruth put down. This heat wa3 not sat- isfactory in point work, neither dog having much oppor- tunity. Each, however, made single points on scattered birds. Gleam's Ruth had the advantage in speed and showed the best bird sense in hunting over ber ground. The judges announced Verona Kennels' English setter Countess K., handled by Mr. J. E. De Ruyter,, in first place; Donna Alicia, handled by H. W. Keller, of Los Angeles, took second prize, and Verona Kennels' Gleam's Ruth won third prize. THE DEBET. Immediately following Ihe finishing of the Members' Stake tbe first heat of the Derby was started the first brace put down were, Miriam J., an English setter bitch handled by W. B. Coutts against another setter, Dolores, handled by G. Walters. Bsth dogs failed to locate scattered birds, not a single point being made during the heat. Several coursing sprints after rabbits kept tbe handlers in good temper and also afiorded amusement for the spectators. The second heat brought together Purcell G., a setter dog, handled by Walters. In an hour's running each made a single poiot. The bitch excelled in style and range, hut neither dcg had a fair chance on birds. The dogs were then taken up, leaving six heats of the first series to he concluded next day. Tbe third heat was started early Tuesday morning with J. E. Lucas' pointer bitch Queen High and Jos. Desmond's English setter bitch Reioa Vic. The dogs were first hunted in alkali grass, and both lost their noses before being put on birds. They were then worked on birds scattered in timber, and although a dozen birds were flushed neither dog scored a point. The brace was down just an hour and it must be said in justice to the dogs that they worked at a disad- vantage. R. M. Dodge's Eoglish setter Gladstar and G. Hauerwaas' setter Romeo were cast ofi for the fourth heat. Both dogs showed good speed and range, Gladstar having the best style. In this heat Romeo scored two points and Gladstar one. Gladstar had one opportunity to back but did so in a faulty manner. Later during the beat Romeo stood on a false point and Gladstar backed ia a perfect manner. The pair were down fifty-five minutes and put up a fast race. Verona California, handled by Betten, and Caliente, handled by Walters, made up the fifth brace of the series. Verona California excelled in speed and style. Both dogs displayed poor nose. Scattered birds were found in a corn patch. Ttiey flushed all about the dogs, but not a point was made. Later they ran over the birds in the timber, the only feature being an uncertain poiut of Caliente. The sixth pair, Valsmark, handled by Betten, and Ashbury handled by Coutts, went down at 11:15 a. m. Valsmark had the ad- vantage in speed, style and range. Valsmark located a small covey in the brush. The birds flushed into an adjoining field, where Ashbury pointed. Valsmark pointed and Ash- bury refused to back. On a second point of the setter, Ash- bury backed in good style. After a recess for lunch, A. Decourtieux's Eoglish setter dog. Spot Cash, went down with Albert Betz' setter bitch, Merry Heart handled by Dodge. Both dogs ran over birds and missed repeated chances to point. Merrv Heart several times made game but invariably ran into flush the birds. ^pot Cash proved a good mover and wide ranger, hut was Fatally weak in nose. He is only thirteen months old and promises to make a good one before another trial. The final heat of the first series was bs^tween Merry Prince, the bye dog, and Fannie S., who ran an unsatisfactory heat on the previous day. Merry Prince was bandied bv Coutts and Fannie by Walters. The dogs were down thirty-five minutes and Fannie made one point. The general work of the pair was of indifl^erent merit. Tbe six dogs retained for the second series were G. Hauer- wass' English setter dog Romeo, by Valiente — Lady Stam- boul; Gardner & Betten's English setter dog Valsmark, by Valiente — Peach Mark, and Verona California, by Count Gladstone IV— Daisy Craft: R M. Dodge's English setter dog Gladstar, by Starlight— Sweet Gladis; Alfred Betz' English setter hitch Merry Heart, by Merry Monarch — Sweetheart's Last, and M. 0. Feudner's pointer dog Ash- bury, by Baldy-Beulah. The judges, after a brirf conference, called up Valsmark and Romeo for the first heat of the second series. This heat Jandaby 21, 1899] ®tre ^veeoev ana ^wnstnam* 43 was interrnpted by the losing of Valsmark, who diBtiDgaiahed himself by siting a conrsiog exhibition. At the time of this occurrence neither dog had been on birds. Merry Heart and Ashbury went down next and furnished the [irettieBt work of the day. Aehbury Ecored the Srat point on a single bird. The point was stylish and the dog stood ready to shoot. A bevy was driven through timber into an old run fringed with willows and salt gr^ss. The birds lay well and points and backs followed in quick succession. The bird work of both doga was decidedly good, and was the picturesque feature of the d^r. Verona California and Gladstar were called. As Handler Betten was still absent in search of Valsmark, the judges withdrew the race and permitted the heat to go over until the next day> On Wednesday the Derby was continued, Judge Richards being assisted by H.M. K eller; it was found that but two heats were sufficient to place the Derby winners. In the first heat the two setters, Gladstar and California Verona, came to- gether at 8:30 a.m. The fog was very thick when they were put down and wide ranging carried the dogs frequently out of sight. Both were under good control, however, and the heat did not result in a lost dog. Birda were found in good cover and flashed before Gladstar who furnished no sign of making game. Several single birds afterwards flushed about him without a point. Verona California then went over the same ground and also failed to locate birds. At 9:06 A. M. the pair was taken up after being down for thirty- eix minutea. The next brace Komeo and Valsmark were then cast ofl^, the fog still prevailing. Valsmark in short order repeated his coursing performance of the preceding day. He was found in an adjoining field industriouslv sprinting after rabbits. His coursing was infectious at cne time as Komeo Btarted to join him. Walters quickly checked bis dog,- who was taken up at 9:40 a, m. and twenty minutes afterwards was put down with Merry Heart, this heat proved to be the deciding one of the Derby for the day.. The dogs were put on birds which had been marked down in the bunch grass. Komeo, handled by George Walters, scored two points, in one of which Merry Heart backed. Merry Heart made but one point but no^ bird was raised, she was handled by Coulls. At 10:15 the pair were ordered up. The judges then announced their decision as follows : First place was awarded to John Hauerwaes' English setter dog Komeo; Alfred Belz, of San Francisco, owner of the English setter bitch Merry Heart, by Monarch— Sv eetheart's Last won second and M. O. Feudner's pointer dog Ashbury by Baldy — Benlah was placed third. THE ALL-AGE, This event was started right after the conclusion of the Derby. The first pair put down were the pointer Alex C, handled by J. E. Lucas, and another pointer, N. I. Dono- van's Senator P., handled by Coutta. Alex went out with the speed, style and range which won him the Derby last year. Senator is a puppy of 17 months and showed good speed and excellent range. The dogs were sent across an open field, and Senator whipped into a beautiful point, which Alex backed to perfection. The supposed quail proved to be a rabbit. Birds were found in an adjoiniDg field or flushed before a point of Senator. An instant later Senator pointed a single bird and Alex made a pretty back. CoDtts flushed the bird and shot. Senator was steady. Alex displayed a alight tendency to break, but was checked by Lucas in short order. Senator farther on picked up an- other single, which Alex backed in fine style. An instant later Alex stiflened in a beautiful point and Senator made an uncertain back. The dogs were hunted another half- hour, but no birds were found. Alex showed the superior speed and range, but Senator kept a good pace and bunted his ground with excellent judgn ent. The dogs were taken up at 11:55 A. M., having been down an hour and a quarter. After lunch the next pair were put down on new ground at 1 P. M. they were the pointer bitcb, Fannie G., owned by Henry Gerber of Sacramento, and another pointer bitch, Countess Glenbeigh, by Glenbeigh — Jill, owned by F. B Naylor of San Diego. Both p oved good movers and hunted with much industry. Neither displayed great speed or wide range. This brace was put on a small bevy in high brush. Several birds were flushed, but without points. A sweep through an open field served to try the speed and range of the pair. They were then pot back in the brush hunted before. Fanuy G made an uncertain point, and with this the bird work ended. It is only fair to both dogs to state that their opportarnity on birds was limited. Thev were taken up at 2 p. m , having been down just an hour. The next brace furnished the prettiest work of the dav. It consisted of J, E. Terry's English setter Orion and W. 6. Tevis' pointer dog Sam's Bow. The Tevis dog was purchased in tbe East aome months ago, and was broken at Bakersfleld by K. M. Dodge. Sam is a big liver and white dog, haod- Bomelv marked. He is a stylish mover and showed good speed and range. Orion was a willing^ worker, but slow Birds were first found in a corn field.. Orion pointed and flushed, for which trick be was soundly rated by his handler Goorge Allender. Orion pointed again, Sam backing nicely, but no bird was raised. A move was m»de from the corn field to an adjoining brush strip, Sam located birds and established a pretty point. Two single points followed, Orion having no chance to back, Orion stopped on moving birds, but did not stand. The majority of the birds fluFhed into eood cover in an open field. Here Bam ranged nicely, establishing in quick succes- sion five or six points, from all of which birda were raised. Orion several times made game, but seemed cff in nose and and made no positive points. He several times backed in fine style. The lead was Sam's by a wide margin, and the j indications were favorable and furnished opportunity for floe showing, His work on scattered birds was not faultless. He several times went over birds which Orion afterward roaded and flushed without establishing points. The dogs were taken up at 2:55 p. m., having been down forty minutea. The next heat was between W. 8. Tevia' pointer dog Cuba of Kenwood and N. H. Hickman's English setter dog Count Harold. In tbe trials of 1898 Cuba won second in both Derby and All-Age. He proved yesterday to still have his old speed and range. In these particulars he greatly out- classed Count Harold, a heavy dog of lumbering movement and deficient in opeed, range and slyl'. Harold bad the first point and Cuba dropped to back. Harold yielded the point, and an instant later the birds flushed before Cubi.who passed through the cover without making game. Harold again pointed on a running bird and roaded on until_ the bird flushed Cuba dropped on a stylish point and was steady to shot in another field. Cuba pointed, Harold having oppor- tunity to back. Tbe brace wag ordered up at 3:30 p. m, Komeo, the Derby winner, was entered in the all age and ran a bye, He failed to show speed or range up to Derby form. He was put on one bunch of birds, which flushed without fault of his. Two points were made, probablv on first scent, as no birds were raised. Romto was ordered up at the end of half an hour and a halt was called for the day. Thejiidges announced on Wedneseay evening that tbe dogs to be run in the second series of the all-age on Thurs- day were as follows: Alex C. with Cuba of Kenwood; Stem's Bow .with Senator P. All ihese dogs, except Komeo, Orion and Count Harold, are pointers. All of them showed up splendidly. The gen- eral opinion is that never have so many high-class dogs started in one stake on this coast. The fine ranging and speed of Senator P., Alex C, Couotesa Glenbeigh and Romeo, and tbe point work of Sam's Bow, Orion and Cuba of Kenwood make it hard to pick winners. The Oare of Field Doge. One's dog contributes much to the success of a day's eport afield, and much more to its enj^oyment says Forest and Stream. Without the dog the sportsman finds but little to shoot, even where game is plentiful; and the sport further is then divested of its chief charm. In his swift stride, the dog in a day coveis miles of field and fen, brush and brake, hill and vale, giving a touch of life to tbe scene in his efiorts to seek game, and thereby serve his master. HU keen nose, ever alert for a acent of the quarry, detects its presence how- ever cunningly it may be concealed, and in his canine man- ner he rejoices when able to inform his master of its where- abouts; and he enters in with ls much zeat in the eflorts to capture as if It were a matter in which he was chief instead of subordinate. The game being killed, he retrieves it from brush or briar, mud or water, with as much patient industry and enthusiasm as if he were on the newest lawn. For a day of the hardest toil, his heart beats in delighted response to a word of praise or a pat of approval, end in this his re- ward is amply found. At the end of the day, the good dog would fight for his master if need were,, although he has had much the most laborious part of the sport for his share, for to him has fallen alljhe labors of seeking or pursuing. No selfish am- bition nor hope of reward- impels him in the role of com- panion, servant and defender. He serves his master because he loves him and enjoys the sport. His master may walk homeward at the end of tbe day with heavy steps, yet the dog may be still more weary. Pleasant pictures of the dog galloping across great fields, or swiftly seeking in nooks and corners, or stanHing spiritedly on beautiful points, fill the shooter's mind, yet rarely does he think that the good dog baa a stomach that needs good food after such labors, and bones that need a good bed in a nice, warm, comfortable place for their comfort and recup- eration. The nerves and stomach of the dog have their needs when he is making pretty pictures in b autiful land- scapes, and if he could talk or write he would describe his enjoyment of a good meal at the end of the day as feelingly as does his master. Yet many a good fportsman, from pure thoughtlessness maybe, &its by a comfortable fire in the even- ing toasting his shins, and contemplating happily the inci- dents of the day's sport, while his poor dog lies shivering on the door step, with a stomacb filled with scraps of any food that was left over, and fed to him, perhaps by a hand other than that of his master. Be considerate of the dog that has worked for vou at his best, be that work good or ill. In his way he has done his best according to his light. It requires but little effbrt to make a dog comfortable. All he needa is enough good food, a dry, comfortable place to sleep in, and hia coat and feet kept dry and free from mud and burre. As to the food, it is an easy matter to take a supply of dog cakes when one goes on a hunt away fiom home. The local butcher shop will aflord a supplementary supply of fjod, for dogs when at work should have an abundance of animal food. Pat no faith in table scraps for your dog at work. Consider him &^ a companion to be provided for by fore- thought, not by chance. If circumstances should so combine that the dog's food is not available, divide your own meal with him. The most flagrant ingratitude againat the dogisinthe neglect of his sleeping quarters. Sportsmen who feed their dogs weii are many limes thougbtlees as to whether the dogs are comfortably housed or not. In warm weather a dog need? no attention in respect to sleeping quarters. In stormy or cold weather he requires shelter and comfort quite as much as does bis master. It is an easy matter to provide a comfortable place for him to sleep in. If in a prairie coun- try, there is always an abundance of hay for bedding. An old log stable with cracks in it which the dog can jump through is not proper shelter. Old bnards and sticks can be placed inside after tbe manner of a lean-to, and all well covered with hay on the ootaide, and plenty of hay for bed- dirg on the inside, will be as comfortable quarters as any Jog would desire If theie is no stable or corn crib or suit- able building for the dog, drive some staftes in tbe ground after the manner of a tepee, and cover ihem with three or four feet of hay; if there be neither hay or stakes, take the dog in the house. If, at the end of the day, he is wet, let him dry out thoroughly before the fire; and if hia coat is full of burre, a good comb and a few minutes' eff'ort will re- move them. The feet particularly shonld be freed from mud or burrs, special attention being given to the toes Thus cared for, a field dog will work with more spirif, prove a better companion, and live a longer acd more usefu' life. Union Coursing Park. Eotriea anfl winolDg (Io;s, Saturday .Jaouarj- 14, 1899. OPEX STAKE— 64 DOGS IN THE RUN DOWN. REde E Lopp/,' Rochester heat Al Aiiatln's Trinket R Ede E LoDPz' Minneapolis bPflt Vosenilte KenoGls' Wild Lassie A Mas-^ey's LItilitfool beat Apneld KfODels' Prelpnder Apneid Kennels' Maid of Krin beat Lark^y & Rock's Myrtle J Kerrigan's -t Herirude b(*at Larkey &. Rock'a MiDerva Hardv & Smith's Victor Queen beat J t'lynn's Hicks W F Hobb's Marcy May beat P J Retlly's Master Mat J Seggerson'a Candelarla beat E Evatt's Hurricane Yosemlte Kennels' Beauty Spot beat T J Cronln's Thomhlll wc 5®^^'°'!?^'",''.^^" Valley Maid beat EM Kelloeg's Old Glory Handy & smith's VIct..r bf-at Eclipse Keuneb' Tam o' Shanier J Dean's -JladlHior beat E Bauniister's U'urady Aeneld Kennels' Tea Rose beatT Erophy'sTIm H E ai KeiloRg-a Qlen Chloe beat J F Webemeyer's One Spot ^^rlfey ^ Rock's Liberty Bell beat Mllo h eunels' Irma EM Kelloffs's Prince Georee beat M London's Sharkey J beggeraon's White Ohief beat E M Kellogc's Pet Kl hv Pasha t^ennels' Firm Friend beat Pembroke Kennels' Magic J Dean's Brilllanline beat T Uaffney's Sir John Arnot feuchre Kennels Right Eower beat Aeneid Kennels' Bona Dea Euchr-^ Kennels Leit Eower beat George Mann's Said Pasha HF Anderson's Crawford Braes beat E Evatt's Vigilant T Butler's Susie beat Euchre Eenneis' Ace of Clubs Pembroke Kennels' Terrona beat J H tSmllii'H Merced J J Edmood'a Uorulng tJlory beat Q Sherman's Faultless Beauty F Moran 9 False Flatterer beat Pasha Kennels' San-a ^ llcla .Kcllpse Kennels' Crosspatch beat G Lahusen's Fireball Fasba Kennels' Pocahontas beat C L Appleby's Clare E ^ucbre Kennels' Rosebud beat Mllo Kennels' Kentish uirl u Hooper's Koolawn beat Pembroke Kennels' Fleeiing Fancy F Moran 3 Golden Rusaett beat S B Robben's Dixon Maid Aenela Kennels' Van tlole beat George Lahusea's Wheel of Fortune PUPPY STAKE-24 DOGS IN THE RUN DOWN. 3 WbltDey's Thlabee beat Pasba Kennels' Rod of Ash T Sullivan's Maid of tne Hill beat J Murnane's Wi,lfe Tone W J Jones' Rustau beat H Brader's Belmont Boy n i-^ o T^'''"°.'l^'^^'°^'^ ^oy *'eM Orient Kennels' Golden Rod K i- de B Lopez Santiago heat T J Cronin's Depend on Me w ^^"o^?^ Pyramus beat R E de B Lopex.' Santa Riia o V. tT ^opez' -anta Ana beat Pasha Kennels' Rings Around Pasha Kennels' Rollicking Airs beat W J Jo les' Prince Jerome w J Jones' Lady Mariuu beat M Tierney's Van Brax Paslia Kennels' Receni Arrival beat Yosemite Kennels' Banner Boy * Merrlng dbt Elmo beat Yosemlte Kennels' Bounding Belt Entries and winning dog3, Sunday, January 15, 1839. PUPPY STAKE— FIRST TIES. Maid of the Hill beatThtaba Shyiock Boy beat Ruatan Santiago beat Pyramus I Rollicking Airs beat Santa Ana Lady Marian beat Recent Arrival I Elmo bedt Winning Lassie SECOND TIES. Maid of tbe Hill beat Shyiock Boy I Lady Marian ran a bye, St Elmo KolJickujff Airs beat Santiago | withdrawn Maid of the Hil Airs THIRD TIES. 1 belt Rollicking 1 Lady Marian ran a bye FINAL Maid of ihe HiU beat Lady Marian OPEN STAKE-FIRST TIES. Rochester beat Minneapolis Maid of Erin beat Ljghttoot Victor Queen beat St Gertrude Candelaria beat Mercy May Beanty .spotb'tGre.-n Valley Maid Gladiator neat Victor Glen Chloe beat Tea Rose Liberty Bell beat Prince George Firm Friend beat White Chief Brilliantine beat Right Bower Crawlord Braes beat Lett Bower Susie beat Terrona False Flatterer beat Morning Glory Crosspatch beat Pocanontas Koo Lawn beat Rosebud Golden Russet beat Van Cloie SECOND TIES. Maid of Erin beat Rochester I Firm Friend beat BrUlianllne Victor Queen beat Candelarla | Susie beat Crawford Braes Beauty Spot beat Gladiator CroEspatch beat False Flatterer Glen Chloe beat Liberty Bell | Koo Lawn beat Golden Russet THIRD TIES. Victor Queen beat Maid of Erin I Snsle beat Firm Friend Beauty Bpot beat Glen Chloe | Crosspatch beat Koo Lawn FOURTH TIES. Beauty Spot beat Vic or Queen | Susie beat Crosspatch FINAL. Beauty Spot beat Susie The money In the Poppy Stake was divided as follows: T. Sullivan's Maid of tbe Hill. 340; W.J. Jones' Lady Marian, f25* Pasha Kennels' RollicktngAirs, §17.60; the next three, »I0 eachand the next six, (■■> each. The open Stake pnrse was divided as follows: Yosemite Keunels' Beauty Spot' 5100; T. Butler's SUale, 860; Handy* Smith's Victor Queen and Eclipse Kennels' Cros--patcb, 810 each: the next four, fib each ; the next eight, §12.50 each and the next sixteen, 87 50 each. ' Ingleeide Ooursing Park. Entries and winning dogs, Sitnrday, January 14, 1899. NON-WINNERS' STAKE— SO DOGS IN THE RUN DOWN. F Murphy's Lady Grace beat Kelly & Cnrke's Gentle Annie J McGrath's Martyr beat Kay t&Trant's Masterpiece F Moran's Flying Faster b at a Ehmann's Fireman D Ford's Bonita oeat P A Esquival's Peaceful Glen Haodv & Smith's Jennie Wilson beat u Keddy's Bemlca Connell Brothers' Senorila beat T Hall's Miss Skyball F Mack's Jessie Moore beat Lord & Herbst's Kerry Gow Joseph Perry's Fedora beat J McCormlck's White Tip S Farley's Tullamore beat Handy BRKbDbR Ai\D HFOR I SMAIN'' (83 each] and forwardlDR the cash to this cfflce will be ai nee sent this clever work a<^ a prrmiuin . MODERN TRAINING AND HANOLING.by Waters Price, Postpaid, 82.00. This 18 universally conceded to be far and away the best wor_: on the subject ever published in any country. Dog fanciers everywhere recommend it. 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THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, GAL. [E>roperty ot John Pabkott, Esft.] Devoted Exclusively to the Breeding and Trainlag of High-Glass Harness AND Saddle Horses SEASON OF 1899 $2S THE SEASON - The Good Race Horse - Son of Grinstead and Sunlit (dam of Sunrise. Don Carillo. El Rayo and Morinel), by Monday, will make tbe season of 1S99 at HOLLYWOOD FARM, near Vallejo, Cal. E L RAYO was not only a good race horse himself, carrying weight and winning at all distances bnt has proven his ability to sire raca horses. The only one of his get ever raced is Horton, the good three-year-old no%v running at the San Francisco tracks, GRI N STEAD, the sire of El Rayo, w^s a great race horse and great sire, having sired Volante, Silver Cloud. Aloha, Santiago and many other stake winners, while he was one of the best bred horses in America. SUN LIT the dam of El Rayo. is also the dam of Sunrise, Don Carillo and Morinel. Sbeisby Mon- day, son' of Colton and Mollie Jackson by Vandal, herfirst dam Lilly Reis by Longfellow; second dam Sally Travers. by J. C Breckenridge; third dam Itaska, by imp. Hooten; fourth dam Bet Travers, by John Richards: fifth dam Vixen, by Vampire; sixth dam by Lawrence's Diomed, and on to twelfth dam, a daughter ol imp. Monkey. GOOD PASTtTBAGE lor mares will be furnished at S5 per month. Mares can be shipped to Hollywood Farm by boat or rail, and a careful attendant will meet them at wharf or station and take them to the farm. Address HOLLYWOOD FARM, Vallejo, CaL .^^■The larm for sale or lease. A number of well bred young horses, both thoroughbreds and trotters for sale at low prices. Also several 6ne broodmares. DEVON and DURHAM BULLS, CARRIAGE and DRIVING HORSES -'F<»X' Sa.X© .^t- Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville, Cal. Good Ones for Sale. As I wish to retire from the breedingbuMness; the entire stock of the Green Meadow Farm is for sale at verv low prices, iDclnding HAMBLETONIAN WILKES {the great sire of racehorses, and the only Bon of Geo. Wilkes in CaUfomia). ANNA BE LLE (dam of La Belle (2), 2:16), three-year-old record of 2:27^4. has shown a 2:07 eait, with her colts by Hambletonian Wilkes, one, two and three years old; one of them ha.« shown a 2:11 gait, no record. Also several fine young horses sired by Hambletonian Wilkes, from well bred speedy mares. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (sire of Phcebe Wilkes, 2:0Siy, and many others with low records). Will make the season of 1899 at Green Meadow Farm, Santa Clara, Cal. For Season S50. If sold, his book goes with him. For further particulars, address B. I. MOOBBEAD, Box 336. Santa Ciara. Cal. f dK A ^ .CjM M ^|\ p| FfOl I'l^j Yf) DiKurro^iwnHr. Patented August llth, JS96. 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Purifies the system, produces cleanliness, health, strength. Prevents disease, obesity, t ures Colds, Bbeu- mallsm, Neuralgia. La Grippe, Malaria, Ecze- ma, Catarrh. Female Ills, Blond, Skin, Nerve and Kidney Troubles. Beautifies Complexion, Price of Niagara Batbs, $5.00 JONES~&CO. MANUFACTURERS. Niagara Falls Departnaent X. I. N. Y. AGEIKTS WaKTED. OAKLAWN'S NEW IMPORTATION... The First, Second, Third and Fourth Prize Winners IS — Every -:- 8 allion ■:- Class OF, THE Great Annual Show of France of 1898 (Except second prize Ihree-year-old recently sold to South -America.) al 21"? Stallions, Large, active, sound and of the best breeding, 327 Typical Mares. If you want a Great Stallion for head of 8tod, A Uood one for public use. Or lots CO sell again. The whole or tmlf interest in pure bred mares worth the money See OAKLAWN'S Collection ot French Coach A d Percheron Horsei. Address M~ WTdWham; WaynerilT C F. BUNCH, Superteodent Vendome Stock Farm Race Track - San Jose, Cal. "Will Take a Few Outiiide Horses to Train on Seasonable Terms. The following' named horses have received their records at the ban* of Mr. Eanch. Viz.— Mnch eetter,..„ 2:0714 I Hillsdale .„ 2:15 Ethel Downs 2:10 Jonn Bnry 'i'-lS^l Our Boy .-2:12;4 j Dr. Frasse 2:18% You Bet „2:12!^ I Alviso 2:20 Claudias ^2:]3\ | Lynnette 2:20 Iran Alto 2:13^^ Laura R 2:21 Thompson -2:14J^ | And many others better than 2:30. Horses For 5ale. 100 Head of Trotting-bred Horses from the Napa 'Stock Farm, Consisting of Horses in T raining, Roadsters, Broodmares, Colts and Fillies by NcKinney and Other Not Ed Sires All this stock are from the best strains of trotting blood and bred for racing purposes. Anyone desiring to secure a good prospect for train lag, a good road horse, or a horse for racing pnrpose for the present season, cau secure what he wants at very low prices. It Is the intention of the owner of this stock to clese ont the whole Jot daring the presen season and no reaanable oSer ^vIU be ^efosed. For full partlcalars, write to or call upon E. P. HEAI.D, Meald's Baslness ColJege -, 34. P Sas Feancisco, Cal. Accidents Will happen. The colts will get hurt. Any Soft, Inflamed Bunch can be removed in a pleasing manner with Absorbine. g2.00 PER BOTTLE, DELIVERED. W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F., Xo. 34 Amherst St., SprinBlield. Mass. BLOOD POISON! Primary, Se'-ondary or Ternary, uomalteroi bow long standing, cared Tor life uud<-r absolute guarantee in from 1 ft to 60 dava. I have used this wonderltil remedy in my private practice lor over 20 yearsand have never fal'ed. A patient nuce treated by me Is free from outbreaks forever. I use no Mer- cury or Poiasb. I will pay l^AOO for any case that I tall to cure wUbin 60 days. Write at once. DR. GRAHAM. Salte 1109, 114 Dearborn %t., Chicago, lit 48 Stye ^veetfev cmtt §pxivtmntm* Jawdaey 21, 1899 TELEPHONE: South 640 Vl. ^9 Jan Im. RANCISCO, SE;.A.jSonNr of* xooo. THE BURLINGAME STOCK FARM anmateoco cal MAGNET, (ChcBtnut Horse— WiDner of 40 races) By IMP. ST. BLAISE, out of MAGNETIC, by IMP. THE ILL=USED ,Iiup. St. Blaiee ' (Winner Derby, 1883; sire of Pot'.mac, La Toscft. St. Florlaii. St. Leonard, St Carlo, etc. Total winnings ol pro- t Fiisee , geny up to date (Dam of Can- S7C0,000) Hermit (Winner of Derby, 1867, Bire of Pt. Blaise. Der'y 18'3. of Sbot- over, Derbv, 1868, etc.etc ) Camel fNewminster..../ ^°'' '"""^ " "^^^^^ (Winner of the «„„„,„„ ) Dr. cJynlax Clifden (St. ""^es) L*Ker), Ber- ^.&:^V. (Tao— fDam of Kan-^j,i^^s^,i„,, r Touchstone J (St. Leger, etc) Dau.'of Ardroi- san taka. sire ol Ion Palmyra Cowl Belle Dame (Sire of licorge -J ,j, 1 Whisker (Derby dlemaa, the [^,,„,,,„„^ Marti mas. Futurity 1898. Also dam of Gobang and ' grandam of Matchbox, Derby, 189J) Mapnetlc (diBter to Magnetizer [Turf States, Inde- pendence Stakes; sire of Demagogue, Jack of Spades, Woodvine, etc.]: Maenate [Sapphire Stakes, Autumn Stakes, Algeria Stakes, etc]: Ma- gi an [DoDcastec Stake, Withers Stake, etc ]: and Masher [2d to Po- tomac], Futurity, etc.) Imp. The Ill-Used (Sire of His Highness.Fu- tuty.hesireof Jean Beraud, winner ot 863 000 as a 2-year-old in 1898.) f Gladiator \ Pardsaa uiaaiator j Pauline Venus i^V^^'"';"^^^ ^ ( Echo (grandam of Merry Hamp- ton (Derby 1887). 8th dam of St. FrieBQUln (Ist 2,000 (TS., 2d Derby, 1896) (The Barou (St. fStockwell < Leger) Breadalhane... J (St. Leger and ( Pocahontas (Brot'r to Blairl 2.000 Guineas) Athol, win- (, Blink Bonny ( Melbourne ner of the (Derby and Oaksl ( Queen Mary Derby, 1861. and St. Leg'r) Ellermlre 3Iag:netlsm (Dam of 4 stakf^ winners) f Eineflsher f (Winner of the Belmont, \ Travers and Champagne Stakes) Chanticleer ( Irish Birdcatcher I Whim Ellerdale j Lanercost J Dau. of Tomboy Lexington \ Boston (Greatest Ameri- \ Alice Cameal can sire) Imp. £]ltham Lass .... J Kingston I Dau. of Pyrrh- us I. f Annandale (by Touch St on 8) Imp. Balrownle J Half-b ro t h e r Half-brother toi to Alice Haw- Blink Bonny) | thome (Queen Mary Imp. Maud t stockwell (Der'y) (Dam of Tele- } Countess of Al- gram, MaudI- bermarle (by na. Alarm, he Lanerccst) Eire of Himyar, he sire of Dom- ino [Futurity] winn'r82OO,000) Sixth dam, Sister to Hornsea, by Velocipede 7th dam byCerebos 8th dam, Miss Cranfield, by Sir Peter 9ih dam by Pegasus 10th dam by Paymaster ilth dam, Pomona, by King Herod 12th dam. Caroline, by Snap 13th dam by Regulus Hth dam by Hip, and on to the 19th dam, a Royal mare. i. Attraction (Dam of At- tractive. Af- finity, Charm and Aspira- tion) Will be permitted to serve Ten Mares besides his owner's for the coming season. fFox*XXl.SI, SXOO CASll at time of service or at time of removal ol the mare. Usual return privileges or money refunded at option of OTniere. Exceptional care given to boarders at customary lates. Applications will be received at 11th Flo.or Crocker Building, San Francisco The Palace THE FENCE THAT FENCES. ■AND- Grand Hotels -^ S£ixx T'ra.iaolsoo -», 1400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE at the special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected hy a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. -iOEKKSPONDBNCE BOLICTTED .^ JOHN C. 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Oarries the Blood of the Two Qreatest Trot- tlQg: Bred Families and Has Aobteved Individual GreatnesB. are producing Birea, and twelve of his daughters, nearly all young mares are the dams of race winners with fast records. ("Geo. Witkes.„ o f Gny Wilkes. "I believe the "Wilkes-Nutwood cross is the greatest on earth," wrote one of the best posted horse breeders of America several years ago, and the official race reairds are yearly furnishing evidence to prove that his belief was establislied on a sound basis That George Wilkes 2:22 founded the greatest family of race winners is not to be disputed ; his blood is by the records the moat prepotent in America in the sire line, and:his sons and grandsons have inherited his wonderful qualities The mighty Nutwood, whose death occurred but a few short years ago, and the last of whose get are still colts and fillies, is but two behind the great champion Election- eer in the number of his 2:30 performers, and before the close of 1900 will have suc- ceeded to the proud title now held by the dead hero of Palo Alto. In addition to this Nutwood is the greatest sire of broodmares that have pro- duced race winning speed. His daughters have produced 31 with records of 2:15 or better, which is a greater number of fast ones than the daughters of any other stallion have given to the world. Thus we see that the Wilkes and the Nutwood families lead the procession, the former in the sire line, the latter in the broodmare line and they have confirmed the statement that *"the WilkesNutwood cross is the greatest on earth." At the Nutwood Stock Farm, at Irvington, Alameda county, Mr. Martin Carter owns a stallion that is des- tined to be the greatest repre- sentative of this combination of champion blood This is Nutwood Wilkes, foaled in 1888 raced to, a record of 2:163^, proving himself a game and wonderfully fast trotter, making but two full seasons in the stud since but being al eady the sire of two cl^ampion three year olds, John A. McKerron 2:12^4 and Who Is It 2 : 12, the latter ' reducing his record to 2:10}^ ■ ' as a four year old and the former confidently expected '■ by his owner, H K. Devereaux of Cleveland, to secure the world's wagon record this year. At 11 years of age Nutwood Wilkes was the sire of ten 2:30 performers though his produce did not numoer more than twenty- five all told, and the proportion of his produce now in training that show natural speed is as great, if not greater, than can be shown by any stallion in the world. As can be readily seen from the photo engraving on this page Nutwood Wilkea is a grand individual and he not only transmits his early and extreme speed and racing qualities to his produce, but he endows them all with good looks, good feet and legs and the constitution which he inherited from his sire and dam, a quality that enables them, both living, the one at 21 the other at 20 years of age, to present the appearance of five year olds. Guv Wilkes 2:15^, his sire, is one of the greatest of the great sons of Geo. Wilkes He has eighteen in the exclusive 2:15 list, headed by Fred Kohl 2:07|;i, and sixty, with records better than 2:30; twenty of his sons Si t. Lad7 Banker . f Hambletontan 10 ( Dolly Spanker e Mambrlno Fatchen ( Lady Dunn by Am. Star t3 LLidaW. 2;18Ji..< fNatwood 2:18% L Belle. I Belmont 61 < Miss Rnssell by Pilot Jr. I Geo. M. Patchen Jr. ( Rebel Daughter by WilTlamGon's Belmont NUTWOOD WILKES 2:16,1-2. Lida W., the dam of Nutwood Wilbesi is a wonderful mare. She produced five colts before, she was trained and the year the fifth was foaled she was given a short preparation, took a recoi'd of 2:18)^ and returned to the breeding farm. She had two minute speed and is now one of the grandest individuals in the broodmare ranlfs. Nutwood, her si e, has 13 in the 2:15 list headed by Manager 2 :06J^, and 156 in the 2 :30 list ; 115 of his sons are producing stallions and 88 of his daughters are the dams of standard performers, one the dam of the great Arion 2:07^, the greatest colt trotter ever foaled The second dam of Nutwood Wilkes was a .producer and was by Geo M Patchen 31 while his third dam was Rebel Daughter by the Mambrino Patchen of the Pacific Coast Williamson's Belmont, a thoroughbred horse whose blood has done so much to make the horses carrying it game, handsome and fast. The breeding of Nutwood Wilkes needs only to be glanced at by the intelligent horseman. It is made up of great race horses, great sires and great broodmares. But pedigree alone never made any horse great. He must show himself worthy of his illustrious ancestry on the track or in the stud, and Nutwood Wilkes has done both. In 1895 he was bred to but three mares and then campaigned. The produce resulting from those three services were Who Is It 2:12 John A. MrrKerron 2:12)-^ and Ecbora Wilkes 2:183^, all records made in 1898 as three year olds The next year Who Is It reduced his mark to 2:10>^ and was only beaten ahead by Peter the Great in 2:08 }^ This is a showing never equalled by any stallion in America. The blood of Nutwood Wilkes should be sought after by those who wish to keep in the front rank of the horse breeding business and to the owners of good mares we would say : Look over the pedigree and record of this great young horse and then go to Pleasanton and inspect the string of twelve youngsters by him there in training They comprise all of training age that are owned by Mr Carter and were not selected especially from a large number. ./_ _ ..^^^-^r'-'--'^^' ' ' ' They are living evidences of the prepotency of this great young stallion, and will con- vince anyone that as a pro- ducer of early and extreme speed, as well as size, sound- ness and good looks Nutwood Wilkes is the peer of any horse in America. A few weeks ago Mr. Dan Mahaney, superintendent of the celebrated Maplewood Farm in New Hampshire, owned by Senator Jones, who purchased Nutwood Wilkes' son Who Is It for .^5700, jour- neyed clear across the conti- nent to San Jose in this State to look at a yearling by this hoi-se whose name he had seen in some of the Eastern stake entries. He found the colt in a paddoi-k unbroken and untried. But his experi- enced eye told him he was just what he wanted and he asked the price. $1000 was the figure named by the astonished owner and the trade was made as soon as a check could be written. Mr. Mahanev turned the colt over to Mr. B. 0. Van Bokkelen who will take him East this spring. He will be two years old in March This incident shows what is thought of the produce of Nutwood Wilkes by an expert who has tried one of them." , ■.' There is one important point that should be taken into consideration by breed- ers. The produce of Nutwood AVilkes all show speed early, ~~ As soon as they are broken they show speed at the trot or pace and are reaiiv to begin training Breeders who are looking for profit desire quick returns for their money and there is no stallion in America whose get come to their speed more naturally or earlier than do the colts and fillies bv this horse. Nutwood Wilkes was himself a fast coltand took a record of 2:20« as a three year old. His blood lines are the most fashionable with the leading breeders of America and the owners of good mares should avail themselves of the opportunity to breed to this horse while they can. His service fee remains at the same figure as last year when for the first time in his life he was bred to a lai-ge number of very choice mares, many of them "with fast records. Those who breed to him this year will reap profits in added values to their colts caused by the performances of last year's matings. It is an opportunity that should not be wasted Nutwood Wilkes will make the season of 1900 at the Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington, Alameda county, Cal , at a fee of $50 with the usual return privileges. ^ ^0 ©^e ^^^if^v mtif ^0vi»tnatu .Jamuary 27, 1900 PLBaSANTON PIOK-UPS. A Mistaken Policy. News From the Horse Centre By Our Special Oorreepondent. Ad elegant life size portrait of ADaconda is now being made for D. F. TillmanD, which will ornameDt the dining room of bis restanrant at the track. TboEe who have seen the portrait partly Snisbed say it will be something grand and trae to nature. There is always a jolly crowd of horsemen at the Eoee Hotel daring the evening honrs and there have already been gO many races trotted around mine host Wundsch's stove that the floor is getting slick. There have been some forty or fifty heats trotted in the local three-cornered stallion race so far — all dead heats. Several high class pedro players have been developed also since the season opened, and Millard Sanders has won the billard championship. The excellent weather during the past week started all the trainers working the horses slow miles and some promising looking colts are seen daily. About the middle of February nine fine young horses will be sent to the Fasig, Tipton sale io New York by Millard Sanders. Besides the green ones to be sent by Sanders, there will also be three belonsing to Charlie Griffith: Jib Albeit. trotting record of 2:17^, by Albert W. out of the dam of Flying Jib; a chestnut mare, Rachel Welch, no record, by William L. dam by Robert McGregor, second dam Nancy Lee, dam of Nancy Hanks 2:04, by Dictator. This mare is in foal by Searchlight; and a three year old mare by Diablo out of Rachel Welch. The track was never in better condition for training than now. Dr. Dalzlel of San Francisco, a veterinary dentist, paid Pleasaoton a visit during the week and dressed a number of horses' mouths for Thomas Keating, Chas. Griffi.b and J. M. Ahiso. Some few months ago there was considerable talk about holding a harness meeting here this year, What has become of all the advocators of this scheme? Dick Benson oQ Kansss^City was in Pleasanton the greater part of the week and succeeded in purchasing the fast trotter Brice McNeil 2:19^ from Wm. Dahl of this place. I Direct 2:13, owned by Charles Kapp of San Francisco^ arrived here Tuesday to go into the Keating stable. For the benefit of strangers who now visit the track for the inspection of the celebrated horses cow stabled there, T. £. Keating has had an elegant sign board placed npon the end of his row of stalls which reads: "T. £. Keating's Training Stables,*' and over each Btall is the name of the occupant with his record if any. There was a great demand for the Bbeebeb and Sfobts- M&N here Saturday. Tommy Murphy, who has been with the Pleasanton horses for several years, can yet be found ewinging his hammer and making the anvil ring at the track. So rushed is he with work that an extra man is constantly kept here during Mr. Murphy's absence attending to his shop in the city. Chas. Hartson of Nevada city was in town during the past week. He has a very promising colt by Nutwood Wilkes now in training in the Carter stable. Clipper 2:09|, by Diablo, who has been jogged barefoot for some time past, was shod Thursday and will be given work from now on. James Hastings of San Francisco has sent his aged trotting mare Corrine Neilson by son of Guy Wilkes to T. E. Keating to be worked. Mr. Carter has received from Ellsworth & Reel of the O. K. stables at San Jose the six year old pacer Andy by Nutwood Wilkes dam Nettie G. by Anteeo for training. This pacer was formerly sold by Mr. Carter to the above parties. Wm. Cec'l, trainer for Mr. Carter, received two fine new bikes Friday, which be says he will put in use in holding his own with the twelve Nutwood Wilkes colts he has now in charge at the track. It is given out that Judge Green of Oakland will shortly ship to Pleasanton several colts he has had in training at Alameda. All but two old shack's of stall sheds have now been torn down at the race track preparatory to farther improvements. Thos. Green of Dublin says he does not intend putting in any more time in raising fast horaeB and intends disposing of several fine colts he now has. Geo. Davis has, beside going into the horse business on a small scale, begun raising St. Bernard dogs as a side isooe. He now has an eleven months old pup which stands aboat three feet high and weighs 210 pounds which he says he in- tends putting in training for trottiLg purposes. The pop is known as Monarch and a standing ofier is made by Davis that he can out trot any dog of his age. Trainer Ed Lafierty and Wm. Murray, better known among the horsemen as "Diablo Bill" have distinguished themselves as ''hash slingers." They exemplified their ability for the first time Saturday night by assisting the ladies in clearing the banquet tables after an elegant spread givf a by the Masons. They are now seriously thinking of hiring out to some firet-clasa hotel during the summer 968 ton. Cobb. Directors of the Marysville District Agneiiltarel Assjociation wil^ meet to conpider ihe proposition of a fair and iac€B; and to organize for the occasio . John C. While, orie of the directors, met wiiii other genLiemen last Thursaay representioe uthec districts and a racing circuit was agreed to and the dates fixed. At the same time Mr. White iaformed the BPntlemen present toat he did not have the nec- essary anihority to definitely promise that the proposed race meeting would be held in this city in 4ugQ-t, as sc eduted. There is a ^rtat deal of woik necessary to arrange for and hod a enccessful fair and race meeting. Beaide^ this there is e considerabU- amount of money to be raised by soliciting donations, a tasfc that very few men desire to engage in The writer has had years of experience in these mat- ters and is familiar with the dark fide, as weil as the more favorable coni itions A fair and races c-in be held under the plans outlined, but at least S2000 mast be contributed by the citizens ol Marvsville to insure the success desired and payment of purses. This can be ac- complished only in one ivay, judging by conversing with merchants, hotel proprietors aLd saloon owners. Daring that week these gentle- men desire that games be permitted at the track and in town, under supervision of the citv Marshal. It consent is given by the Mayor abd the games are permitted, it is claimed tnat four or five hundred more people, at least, will visit Marysville on that occasion and will remain in town before and alter the races each day. On the other hand they claim that If gambling be prohibited, as djring the two last meetings, only a few owners of horses will attend, and tbe peo- ple who drive in from the country, returning home the same day. Therefore the eoDtnbations in eight instances of every ten will de- pend upon "an open door policy."— Marysville Democrat, With due defierence to the author of the above (a gentle- man whom we are certain has the vary best interests of his community as well as those of the Marysville AgricuUura Association at heart) we think bis policy, or rather tbe policy of the ''merchants, hotel proprietors and saloon owners," which he endorses, is a mistaken one. Like the editor of tbe Democrat we too have had "years of experience in these matters," bnt that experience has led us to an entirely difi^er- ent conclusion from the one reached by him It is true that in the days when California was "wild and woolly" the gamblers were one of the features that atcompau'ed every district fair. They plied their games openly, and at the track wheels of fortune, roulette tables and dice games at- tracted a portion of tbe crowd during tbe day, while the hotels and saloons were filled with crowds at night, and the whirl of the wheels and the rattle of the dice drew almost tbe entire male population of the town to witness the games, or perhaps risk a few dollars on them. But California t as advanced in tbe scale of civilization during the past decade, and the farmers, fruit growers, stock breeders ao^ manu- facturers whose taxes pay tbe appropriations which m«>ke district fairs possible, are pretty generally unanimous in the opinion that they are held for a dififarent porpose than mak- ing them tbe rendezvous for a crowd of tin-horn gamblers and fakirs who prey upon the public The "four or five hundred more people" which it is claimed will yWh Marys- ville during fair week if gambling games are permitted to ruQ, will dwindle by actual coaot to about one hundred, and thfay will be of a class tb^t the town will be better off with- out. Horse owners and breeders are not of this sort and should not he classed with them. We ask tbe readers of tbe Bbe£DEB and Spobtsman to run over the list of name«' of (entiemen who have made entries in the Occident intake which closed with Secretary Shields of the State Agricultural Society January 1st, and which were published in our issue of January 13th. There will be found the names of snch msn as Hon. Jesse D. Carr of Salinas, Col. Park Hen&baw of Chico, the late D E Koight of Marysville, John F Boyd of San Francisco, W. B. Lumsden of Santa R'sa, J B. IversoD of Salinas, I. L. Borden of Sao Francisco, Tuttle Bros, of Bocklin, Ira and Henry Pierce of Santa Po^a, Thos. Smith of Valleji, Alex, Brown of Walnut Grove Budoiph Jordan, and A. B. Spreckels of San Fracci^co Martin Carter of Irvington, H. W. Meek of Haywarda and thirty or forty more of the same standing in the community. Does anyone suppose for one moment that gentlemen of this calibre will consider a fair more edc- cessfal because the town wbereio it is held is "wide open" and gambling rampant for a week? In our humble opinion one of the principal reasons why district fairs in California have not been more successful is tbe fact that as- i3ciations have permitted the gamblers to have too much latitude and plav too conspicuous a part in the performance. The man with a family of sons growing up knows that there is a vast amount of practical knowledge to be acquired by them at a well conducted fair where are displayed the pro- ducts of tbe farms, the fields and the factories, and he also knows that vice Icses its "hideous mien" by being seen too often. There is enough of it in every day life without mak- ing (he district fair a place to fiiunt It in the eyes of old and young without let or hindrance. Bookmaking has also done a tremendous injury to harness racing in this State, and by continuing it and allowing all the towns wherein fairs are held to be ran on "the open door policy" during the week, the death knell of the whole business will follow in the near future. The harness horse in America is not bred for gambling purposes. The highest prices for them are paid by men who do not gamble. In the East the cities where enccessful fairs are given a e not '*wide opeii" The same laws are enforced during fair week thai are enforced during ike re- mainder of the year. Tfiis is as it should be. The breeders and owners of horses are law abiding citizens, and expect lo obey the laws of any community which they may visit dar- ing the year, and they look with disfavor upon the gang of tin horn gamblers, tonts, etc , who follow in the wake of fairs and all other large gatherings of people because these oc- casions offer them an opportunity to rob the unsophisticated and unwary. Tbe way to make a district fair profitable is to cater to the people of the district — the farmers, the stock breeders, the fruit growers, the merchants and the manufactur- ers. Gate receipts are better than subscriptions from those wh want "an open door policy." Tbere is not a town the size of Marv8Ville..bot can give an annual fair that will be saccess- ful in the way of exhibits, succesBfuI in the way of attendance and snccessful in the way of Boancial profit. All that is needed is energy, enterprise and proper managemeDt. The race meeting, which is one of the features of all fairs, should pay its own way. Nothing bot auction pools and muluals should be allowed. Bookmaking should have no place at a district fair meeting. G et to work early, use good judgment in arranging a program, insist on high class honest contests, try to furnieh the public the worth of their money, and make an honest and energetic endeavor to attract the best people in the community to your meeting and you will find that you ci.0 bring it to a Bucceseful issue without the aid of ''donations" that are promised on the condition that a crowd of gamblers can come into the town and by violaiiog the law thereof cause the fair meetings to be looked upon as an evi^ by the larger proportion of the substantial citizsns of the community. The Stanford Stake of 1899. Editob Breedek and Sportsman — An item in vour issue of January 20, 1900, in re the claim of E. J. Weldon (owner of Elevator, bay filly by Iran A.] to, a contestant in the Stanford stake at a meeting of the Slate AgricultDra' Sjciely of California last September) attracted my attention because I represent Dr. Weldon in the matter, and am famil- iar with the facts of the case and the law of the National Trotting Association bearing on the issues at stake. It occurs to me that your large army of readers on the Pacific Coast may be interested io the questions at stake in this case, and I therefore take the liberty of setting forth the facts and my conclusions. In the item referred to in your issue of January 20th last passed, you state the fact that "(he rules say that in any heat which a protested horse shall win distance shall be waived" and the item further states that ''it is held by tbe Associaiion that the distance flig was used, however, and distanced horses noted od tbe book, etc." The judges or association had no right or power onder the rules to declare any horse or horses distanced in any heat won by a protested horse and that they did not so declare or *nole on the book" the distanced horses, is folly established and apparent by said 'book" which contains the following summary : Dr. Frasse's Sister.., Direct Heir .„. " '" 2 2 2 Elevator '..ZZZZ^". S 8 8 Le Koy 4 4 4 TiflJuana ..,„ _ 5 6 6 This summary is entered in ink. Under the apace left for 'remarks" in the book is the following statement: "Owing to protests having been filed sgiinst Direct Heir and Dr. Frasse's Sister the horses which finished outside the distance fiiginthe first heat were allowed to start in tbe second heat." The summary shows that they were not only allowed to start in tbe second heat bot in the third heat also and as he- fare shown, given positions in each heat and said positions were duly recorded in said book. No rule or precedent of the National Trotting Association confrsis any power on the judges or the mf'mbers to allow s horse to start again if announced distanced, and any soch action on the part of the judges or member will not avail to deprive a horse competing of a lawful and recorded position in a heat. Such action would be ex-post facto and of no avail. P'ease note that io tbe above quoted words under "remarks" no horse is designated as baring been distanced in the first or any heat. While it is insisted that Elevator was well inside the distance the first and sobsFqueot heat'' (and that insist- ence will be supported bv affidavits of men of high business standing and knowledge of trot'iog races), the question will not hinge upon that fact alone, or does that io an/ way de- termine the issue. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Cobb (two of the judges) state they do not remember whether or not distance wlb declared after the first beat. It is understood that Mr. Spreckels (the third judge) states that distance was announced. But if it was announced it was so announced without shadow of justification under the rule, and such announce- ment was an error. The Directors of the State Agricnltaral Society are known to be men of honor, fair>minded and just, and whatever con- clusion they reach as to Dr. Weldoo's claim for second money in the Stanford Stake (Direct Heir having been de" clared ineligible by tbe Board of Beview of the National Trotting AssociatioD) euch conclusion will be their best and fairest thought and judgment in the matter. And there is not tbe slightest doubt but that the judges of the race will, if convinced of an oversight, rectify such oversight and do full and complete justice in the case. - KespectfuUy, Charles A. Willis. Thebk will be four races for three year old trotters at the next Kentuckv Breeders meeting, viz ; The Kentucky Fufurity. $20 000; the I ouisville"Priz», $10 000; the Rtock Farm Purse, $6000, and Jhe Kentucky $2000, in all $38 000. The races will be so arranged on the card that they will cot interfere with each other. There are plenty of other rich plums for three year olds, and it is not to be wondered at that parties owning promising youngsters are asking long prices. Jaotaey 27, 1900] ts:ije ^veehev mth §piyvitnnmu 51 Herod Blood In America and France, fBy W. H. EowE.] The more one studies tbe qnestion of tail male succession the more he is impressed with tbe extreme partiality which the English have manifested for Eclipee. As we all know, only three stalliooB live today in tail male, namely, Eclipse* Herod and Matchem. As I recently wrote in these colnmns, the line of Eclipse not only maintains its sopremacy in Eog- land, bat is actaally drawing away somewhat from the other two, and we find tbe Eclipse line to have won £434,605 in 1899, as against Herod's £22,327 and Matcbem's £16,377. In the matter of individnal winners, Eclipse is equally dominant, having 864 winners of 1464 races, while Herod shows 61 winners of 100 races, Matchem, as usual, being third with 42 wionera of 74 races. It is Eclipse all along the line. The twelve leading stalliocs, winning between them no less than £173,597, embrace not a single horse of either Herod or Matchem descent. It is to America and France that we have to turn to find the Herod male line at all strongly asserting itself. The larger proportion of Buccessful stallioos in America trace to Eclipse, as we recently found by reckoning the totals of the thirty-six stallioos whose get woo $20,000 or more in 1^98, the Eclipse total beiog $1 078,366 woo by twenty-eight stal- llone, as against Herod's $250,629 won by five and Matchem's $83,585 won by three. Tne fignres will be noticed as eingalarly indicative of a greater Herod strength than obtains in England. But it is not only in these totals that Herod improves on his English showing. In the matter of ictuil Bnpremacy we find a Herod horse, Hanover, at the top of the list, and not only is tbis trne of 1898, but also of the three preceding seasons, and, I believe, of 1SJ9 as well. As a matter of fact, Herod bas foaght a genuinely good fight in the qnestion of individual leadership in the Amerl can stallion list. Turning back to IS70, we find that Lex- ington led in 1870-71-72-7o-74, again in 1876, and again in 1878. This, however, ended the supremacy of the Herod line through Diomed. It was not until 1885 that Herod again led, and then it was throagh the line of imp. Glencoe, represented by Virgil. For the following eight years Eclipse led, bat in 1894 Hero t came again, this time with Sir Modred, the Australian bred son of Traducer. This is in a way the same blood as Virgil, for we find that Traducer was by The Libel, he by Pantaloon, he by Castrel, son of Buzz- ard, while Virgil was by Vandal, he by Glencoe, he by Sul- tan, he by Selim, son of Buzzard. Indeed, Selim and Cas- trel were full brothers. Buzzard was by Woodpecker, a son of Herod, and it is interesting to note that Diomed, to whom Lexington traces in tail male, was removed from the great fonntain head at precisely the same distance, having been by Florizei, he a son of Herod. Tbe Australian line of Herod having so nicely set the American line an example, the latter lost no time in emula- tion, for in the succeeding year (1895) Hanover, a eon of Virgil, assumed tbe lead and bas ever since retained it. Thus tbe history of the past shows that in the last thirty years the leading A merican stallion has traced fourteen times to Herod as against sixteen to Eclipse, Matchem has not once led. The various individuals who have scored these respective Herod and Eclipse figures are as follows: Herod — Lexington, seven seasons; Hanover, five seasons, and Virgil and Sir Modred, each one season. Eclipse — Leam- ington, four seasons; Glenelg, four seasons; Bonnie Scotland, two seasons, and Billet, Bayon d'Or, St. Blaise, Longfellow Iroquois and Himyar each one season. I am snre that the Herod showing quite justifies the popular notion that thia country is the hotbed of Herodism. Laying aside the question of preponderance of individuals and figures throughout, which is in both cases favorable to Eclipse, it is not surprising tb^t these lines of Herod should be at their best here. Diomed, Buzzard and Glencce all spent their last days here. Indeed Diomed and Glencoe laid here the foundation of the respective male lines which have borne the brunt of the battle for Herod, for both Lexington and Virgil trace in unbroken successions of American bred parents to DiomeU and Gleucce respectively, and X am snre it is unnecessary for me to add that Hanover was by Virgil's son Hindoo, all three American bred animals. To be sure, old Buzzard laid the original foundation of this line in England before his exportation, as also that from which Sir Modred romes, for thia latter horse's sire, Tra- ducer, was himself foaled in England. But I think we may regard both the Lexington and Hanover lines as distinctly native. I wrote at the outset that five Herod horses finished in the division of thirty-six, whose get won $20 000 or more in 1898. These five, with their relative positions on the 7ist and totals are as follows: Hanover first, with $120,094; Hin* doo seventh, with $47,244: Sir Modred ninth, with $42,252; Emperor of Norfolk thirty-third, with $20,830; aod Tremont thirty-sixth, with $20,209; Here we find the usual Herod factors to the fore. Hanover, Hindoo and Tremont repre- sent the line of Virgil, who himself led the list in 1885; Em- peror of Norfolk is a son of Norfolk, he in turn b7 grand old Lexington, who led for so many seasons in the '70^, aud Sir Modred as we have seen, was first in 1 894. As in the general ran of latter day results, the Glencoe line leads the other Herods. With thia in view I was very much interested at the^table of winning ^two year olds of 1899| recently pub- lished in The Morning Telegraph, and I take tbe liberty of reqaoting the records of these defenders of Herod, as sires of two year old winners daring the past season: Hanover, thir- teen winners of eighteen races; Hindoo, eight winners of ten race?; Sir Modred, three winners of seven race?; Tremont, two winners of ten races, and Emperor of Norfolk, one winner of three races. HEROD BLOOD IN FBANCE. The French have much of our characteristics as regards Herod. Tbe bulk of results, as to the number of races won and amounts of money woo, favors Eclipse, bat the Herod horses made a vastly stouter contest than in England. The parallel between France and America is especially striking with rega d to the percentages of winners which the three great lines furnish in the star events. A percentage scm- mary, recently published by Mr. Allison, of the winners of the five great three year old classics — tbe Grand Prix, the Prix du Jockey Club, Prix de Diane, Prix Royal Oak and Prix Gladiateur— from 1878 to 1897, with the following results in tail male: Eclipse ■Herod Matchem.,, 53 per cent. _ 38 per cent. 4 per cent. &s will be remembered, I recently gave in these columns the tail male records of the history of twenty one of oar American greatest races. 1 have worked out the percentages, which come out as follows: Eclipse ..... Herod Mat. hem .. 63.59 per cent. ...28.23 percent ... 8 II percent. These figures do not, of course, tally to the very unit, and m%y in a measure disappoint many who noted my introduc- tion of them. But it is really very striking that the general tendency of both American and French racing is towards a vastly stronger contest on the part of Herod, with a notably weak showing of Matchem. PAST BESITLTS IN EKGLAND. Eoglacd's turf history is virtually an unbroken demonstra- tion of the superiority of the Eclipse male line as such. Mr. H. Couste's book shows tbe tail male records of the five Eogiish claesica — the Two Thousand, One Thousand, Derby, Oaks and St, Leger — in twenty year periods, from 1778 to 1897. For the first pericd, 177&-1797, Herod held a slight lead, bis figure being .4821, as against Eclipse's .3928 and Matchem's .1250. However all this may be, the male line of Eclipse was not long in asserting its supremacy, and the foUowiog summary of the percentages for the remaining periods is nothing short of eloquent: Period. Eclipse. Herod. Matchem. 1T9J-IS17 45.69 38.83 15.27 1818-1837— 46 42 12 IS38-1857. „ &4 21 16 lfc8-lS77 72.28 23.76 3.9S 1S7&-1897 aS.U 5.94 5.94 The extraordinary collapse of Herod in the last period is mainly due to the eimple stampede in England for Whale- bone and Blacklock. As regards Herod, he is actaally dominant in Germany and Anstria, as shown by Mr. Couste's table of the German and Aastrian Derby results from 1878 to 1897 : Herod Eclipse. Matchem- ..54.22 per cent. ,..46 39 per cent. .. 2.43 per cent. All this more fully than ever shows that there is genuine merit in Herod, and the contemplation of Eclipse's tremend- ous advantage in England Is to no small degree oSset by the resnlts elsewhere. In individual cases of otherwise equal conditions, Herod can never outdo Eclipse. "No one can pretend to deny that the Eclipse line fur- nishes a very great majority of the best sires the world over," was what I wrote, or meant to write about this matter in my last article, and the omission in type of the words "to deny" made my subsfquent observations somewhat equivocal. It is evident that Eclipse is in tail male more thoroughly univer- sal, so to speak, Surely both America and France may find in the past and present no little encouragement to maintain and foster their very best — but only their very best^male lines of the blood. And even old England may see the day when she will think it advisable to tarn to France for a re- presentative of the Flying Dutchman or Gladiator, as well as to America for the line of imp. Glencoe. — N. Y. Telegraph. ■• ^ James Butler Sells Horses to Russians. Nkw Yoek, Jan. 24. — The steamer Lahn of the North German-Lloyd line, which left this port for Bremen, carried away eleven trotting horses which James Butler of ibis city has JQStsold toConstaotin & Franz Bienkle of St. Petersburg, Bassia, for tbe reported price of $85,000. The Kussian horsemen arrived here last Saturday, in search cf promising young trotters for racing and breeding purposes. They were here only three days, most of which time was spent at Butler's East View Farm in Westchester county, where they found what tbey wanted. In point of breeding it would be bard to find a lot of higher class trotters than the ones the Kussian horsemen carried cfi to the land of the Czar. The collection included one stallion and ten mares. Lud- wig, the stallion, is a half brother to Mr. Butler's noted horse. Directum Kelly 2:081, winner of tbe $10,000 Mer- chants and Manufacturers' Stakes at Detroit in 1898. Di rectum Kelly was the largest winner in the grand circuit o that year, and was unbeaten during the campaign. Ladwig is two years old. Miss Fanny, one of the ma^es bought by the Bussians, is a bay four year old by Direct 2:05*. Oat of Fanny K. by Bed- wood 2:27; bred by Milo Knox, fiayw'ards, Cal. Another high-bred filly in the collection is Miss Bonner, four years old, by Director 2:17, out of '.be old lime grand circuit winner, Mambrioo Maid 2:15J. This filly was bred by A. H. Moore of Philadelphia, who paid about ffiO.OOO for her sire and dam. Still another royally-bred one is 5n un- named two years old chestnut filly by Delmarcb 2:lij,'Qnt of the old-lime trotting mare Suisnn 2:18i. The remaiaing mares are : Katymere, a bay filly, foaled in 1897, by Colonmore oat of Baron Wilkes, dam Miss Kate 2:15i. Delia Patchen, black filly, foaled 1896, by Wilkes Boy 2:24^ out of Gabriells Wilkes, bred by T. C. Anglic, Lex- ington, Ky. Annunciata, bay filly, foaled 1896, by Wilkea Boy 2:24J, oat of Lady Clay, bred by T. C. Anglin, Lexington, Ky. Bessie Kenoey, chestnut filly, foaled 1895, by Simmons 2:28, dam Milady, bred by S. A. Parker, Newell, la. Maggie Jay, bay filly, foaled 1897, by Jay Bird, dam Mag's Luck, bred by William L. Simmons, Lexington, Ky. Miss Sophistry, black mare, foaled 1395, by Direct 2:05J, dam Monora by Fallie, bred by Monroe Salisbury, Pleaa- anton, Cal. Kate Stranger, bay filly, foaled 1898, by Strangest, dam Kate Yoang. Changes Suggested in the N. T. A. Rules. At the regular biennial conference of members of the National Trotting Association to be held at ihe Murray Hill Hotel in New York, Wednesday, February 14[b, the follow- ing amendments to the rules will be submitted: Eule 2, Sec. 6, amended by inserting after the wi rd "asso" ciation" in the sixth line, "whose decision shall be final." Bule 3, Sec 2, amended by ineerting after the word "start" in the sixth line, "except when credit is extended by agree- ment." Bule 6, Sec. 3, amended by inserling after the word "be" in the tenth line, "fine, snapended, or." Bale 7, Sec. 1, amended by inserting after the word "be" in the sixth line, "fined, not to exceed $100, suspended, or." Bale 9, Sec. 1, amended by striking out all after the word ''beats" in tbe sixth line, Bule 16 amended by striking out Sec. 1. Bule 21, Sec 1, amended by inserting after the word "rules" in the ninth line, "Where less weigbt is carried than reqoired by Bale 20, Sec. 1, time made is a bar." Bale 24, Sec. 1, amended by strikii;g out the words "at least two and not more than" in the fourteenth line, and the wofd "competent" in the fifteenth line. Bule 27, Sec. 6, amended by inseitiog after Ihe word ''ex- pelled" in the sixteenth line, "A borse penalized under this rule shall not be entitled to any portion of the premium " Eule 30. Sec. 1, amended by inserting after the word "horses'' in the eighth line, "not so offending, distanced or ruled out." Bale 37, Sec. 1, changed to read as follows: "In all heat races on mile tracks, SO yards shall be a distance: wben eight or more start in a heat 100 yards shall be a distance. In all heat races on half-mile tracks 100 yards shall be a distance; when eight or more start in a heat 15() vards shall be a dis- tance." Bale 37, farther amended by adding a new section as follows: Sec. 2 — A distanced horse is out of a race, and not entitled to any portion of tbe premium. Bule 43, Sec. 12. amended by striking oat the words "purse or stake" in fifth line. Bule 51, Sec. 7, changed to read as follows: "The National Trotting Association shall not collect sus- pensions for members thai default in the payment of their purses or stakes, and the president, secretary and other offi- cers of such assGciation, upon conviction thereof by the Board of Beview, sball be fined, suspended or expelled, and the Preiident of the National Trotting Association is auihor- ized to act pending the action of tbe Board of Review. In such cases the suspension of such derelect associations shall be collected by the National Trotting Association, and ap- plied pro rata to tbe payment of tbe said unpaid purses and stakes, provided a duly .verified claim for such unpaid pre- miums is filed with tbe secretary of tbe National Trotting Association within thirty (30) days of the close of the meet- ing. No suspended member or members which have failed to pay premiums shall have authority to coocel a sospeosion without tbe consent of the president of the National Trotting Association or Board of Beview. The Board of Beview sball also suspend officers of tbe associations nbich fail to pay their dues." Bule 51 further amended by adding a new section : Sec. 8 — All persons and horces under expulsion for fraud by reputable trotting and running associaiions in this or foreign countries conducling races under establisbed rules, and such persons and horses as shall hereafter be so expelled, shall during sucb time stand expelled from tbe National Trotting Association, and shall not be allowed to compete on the courses of the members of this association. The Board of Appeals of the National Trotting Associatiod reserves tbe power (in case the said board is not in session when tbe president is temporarily vested with such power) for good cause shown to reverse or modify any such expulsion in so far as it effects this association. Bale 52, Sec. 1. amended to read as follows: "Appeals may be taken to the member in case of suspension imposed by order of its judges, or of an officer acting for a member, but members shall not remove or modify any fine imposed by the judges of a race, or review any order of expulsion." Bole 62, Sects. 1. 1, 3, struck out, and the following eub- sliluted as Bule 62. Sec. 1: "The secretary of .tbe National Trotting Association shall faroieh the secretary of the Amer- ican Trotting Begisier Association a certified copy of the summaries of all races and performances againft time, and of all races occurring on tbe tracks of members as soon as possible after tbe receipt by him of said summaries at the coat of copying same. 52 iffCije ^veeirev mtOf ^ijrt»wtmu [jANnAET 27, 1900 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F ,W«r'^£LLEY, PfiOPEIETOB, Tie Tarf abiltportlDg Inthority of tlis Pacific Coast. .22 '1=2 QEARY STREET, San Francisco. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich, Special Representative, 34 Park Row, New Yort. Terms— One Year S3, Six Months SI. 75, Three Months SI . bTRICTLY IN ADVANCE. Money shoold be sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter addressed to P. W. Eelley. 22J^ Geary St. San Fiancisco, Cal, Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private goaraniee of good faith. San Franolsoo, Saturday, January 27, 1900, Dates Claimed. COLUSA ^^. „ July 23d to 28tll. WILLOWS July SOtb to AnR. «b. RED BLUFF. Aug. 6th to 11th. CHICO .' Ang 13lh to 18th. MARYSVILLE.j/ Aug- 20th to 2.5th. WOODLAND Ang. 27lh to Sept. 1st. STATE FAIR, Sacramento Sept. 2d to Sept 15th.* Stallious Advertised. TROTTERS AND PACERS. ALTAMONT 3600 J. M. Nelson, Alameda. Cal. ARTHUR W 2:11J^ J. M. Nelson, Alameda. Cal. BAYSWATER WILKES 9. H. Hoy. Winters, Cal BOODLE 2:121^ C. F. Bunch, Ssn Jose. DIABLO 2:09^1. „ Wm. Murray, Pleasanton, Cal DIRECT 2:05%._ Thomas E. Keating, Pleasanton. Cal. FALROSE 2:19 W. Maslen, Woodland. GAFF TOPSAIL 2:17% Edw. Kavanagh, Vallejo, Csl. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES 1679. ..R. I. Moorhead. Santa Clara, Cal. McKINNEY 2:11M C. A. Durfee, Pleasanton, Cal NOTWOOD WILKES 2:16S Martin Carter, Irvington. THOROUGHBREDS. TARCOOLA ) PRiaROSE i Rninart Stock Farm, RUINART ) Beltane, Cal. HACKNEYS. GREEN'S BUFU8 Baywood Stnd, San Mateo. THE ACTION of the Directors of the six agricul- tural districts comprising the counties of Colusa, Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Sutter, Yuba and Yolo, by which a cir- cuit of fairs has been orpanized and six weeks racing for good purposes is made certain, has done more for local trotting horse interests than anything which has oc- curred recently Every horse owner that has visited this office since the announcement was made in this journal last Saturday, has spoken approvingly of the plan for a Northern California circuit, and expressed his intention of making entries for each meeting. It is to be earnestly hoped that the boards of directors of these associations will make a strenuous effort to hold agricultural fairs that will be worthy of the districts, and fulfill in every way the promises that were held out when the fight was made to have the appropriations re- stored. A big entry list to the races can be secured by offering an attractive program suitable to the horses now in California, and if such a program is advertised early there need be no fear of the results. The stock exhibit is one of the features of the fairs that should receive particular attention this year. In the counties in ques- tion dairying is rapidly becoming one of the leading in- dustries, and the production of beef cattle is also receiv- ing much attention. The fdct is being demonstrated that high class pork and mutton can be produced in the the Sacramento valley at a profit, while the draft and carriage breeds of horses are in demand more and more every year. The "Northern Cilifornia Circuit ol Dis- trict Fairs" can by united action and energetic work have this year as Sae a display of dairy and beef cattle, hogs, sheep and all the breeds of horses as has ever been made at county fairs in America. A high class stock exhibit and a good program of races, if properly adver- tised throughout the county, will draw crowds to the fairs and make the gate receipts large enough to insure the associations agains't any deficit. Nine-tenths of the people that pass through the gates at a county fair should be and necessarily have to be residents of the county. The way to get them interested enough to at- tend is to boom the fair through the columns of the county papers. It is a mistake for a board of directors to hold, as many do, that the local people ought to attend anyway and therefore it is of no use to advertise at home. The greatest show on earth would not draw a corporals guard without advertising. Paderewski would play to empty benches instead of filling an opera house at J5 per head if his press agent was not at work weeks in advance booming him through the newspapers and working the people up to expecting the great treat which the great pianist always furnishes. The columns of the county papers should be filled for weeks in advance of the fair with fiaming advertise- ments. There should be articles on the various breeds of stock that are to be exhibited. All the features of the fair should be exploited and the people worked up to "attendance pitch," if possible. The county paper must not be expected to do all this for nothing. The laborer is worthy of his hire and boards of directors will find that the money spent in booming their meeting in the home papers is the very best investment they can make. With a live secretary, an energetic executive committee and the county papers all "pulling" for the meeting it will be found that the people will rise to the occasion and turn out in numbers large enough to make the fair a success financially. IN UNION THERE IS STRENGTH, and the action of the National and American Trotting Associa- tions in coming to an agreement of mutual recognition can do great good to the harness horse interests in this country. That there must be a parent association, one that will have the power and authority to make laws for the government of racing and to enforce them, is evident to every intelligent person, and that there should be no conSict between the two parent associations of this country is also evident. Now that the conference com- mittee has agreed on a plan of action by which each wil] aid and uphold the other and both work harmoniously for the good of the entire harness horse industry, horse- men may expect improvement and progress all along the line of conducting trotting meetings. Nearly all the associations of the Pacific Coast are or have been affili- ated with the National Association and under the agree- ment each association will retain its membership in the body to which it has belonged. At the Congress of the N. T. A. to be held in New York on the 14th oJ next month, many questions of great interest to these associa- tions will come up. Each should be represented at the Congress and if not directly then by proxy. No mem- ber should allow its vote to be sacrificed by having no representative at the Congress. AT BAYWOOD STUD, San Mateo, the imported Hackney stallion Green's Eufus will make the season of 1900 to a few approved mares. Breeders who desire to raise horses for carriage and park purposes should pat- ronize this grandly bred, high acting stallion, and there is an almost certainty of good results if a trotting bred mare of the proper conformation and style is selected for mating with him. The carriage horse is in contin- ual demand and during the past few panicky years when other horses went at low prices the well mannered high acting carriage or park animal continued in good demand at high prices. Mr. John Parrott, proprietor of the l^aywood Stud, has sold within the past few months two pairs of horses bred at his farm for $2500 each, and has had more demands for horses than he can supply. This year there will be over thirty foals at Baywood Stud. There are now being trained at the farm a number of very handsome and promising three year olds by Green's Rulus, and the uniformity with which they are showing high action and style is cer- tainly convincing evidence of his prepotency as a sire. Horse owners who are interested in the breeding and education of the perfect carriage horse should pay a visit to this establishment as there is much to see and learn there. A BREEDER'S SUCCESS in turning out speed- extreme racing speed — depends more on his ability in selecting broodmares than on anything else. Yet even the right kind of a broodmare will not prove a uniform speed producer unless she is properly mated. In select- ing Broodmares too much attention cannot be given to individuality as regards "traits of character" and nerve force. A negative, passive, indifferent kind of a mare seldom, if ever, proves to oe a successful speed producer while stallions of this latter temperament often prove quite successful as speed sites, especially if they should happen to be used on nervy, snappy, high strung and highbred mares. We would rather take chances on a so-called "rattle-headed" mare, especially if she is well- bred and possesses a high rate of "uncontrollable" speed than most any other kind. This class of mares are not really "rattle-headed," but they are so highly organized that they are usually spoiled in endeavors to work them by persons who undertake to manage them the same as they do the more indifferent kinds. They would be all right if worked and managed in a manner compatible with their high nervous temperament. A brood mare to prove successful as a speed producer, must of necessity be possessed of a high degree of positive nerve force, a hardy constitution and a density of nerve, bone and muscular tissue. So-called "rattle-headedness" is about the best evidence that a mare is really of high nervous organization, and hence the evidence of fitness, as mani- fested through this index to the proper organization for speed producing qualities. No one can deny that on' greatest, most uniform, consistent and successful race mares have proven the greatest soeed producers. On the other hand, most every neighborhood has its fast but erratic broodmare, that leads all others in said lommun- ity as a speed producer. The dam ol Arion 2:07J, was notoriously of this order, and this is by no means an isolated example. Give us a flinty textured, nervous, high-strung, "rattle-headed," well-bred mare, with natural speed, even though she will not carry an extreme clip more than a hundred yards, permit us to mate her with a well-bred, bold-going, level-headed, somewhat lymphatic, but resolute, sensible stallion, and we will take our chances on getting plenty of speed. Indeed, individual mating is more nearly the scientific noint in speed breeding than in blood lines, though, of course, operations must be kept within good breeding as regards blood lines. — Western Horseman. A MOVEMENT is on foot among the campaigning horsemen of Northern Ohio to protest againnt heat booking on the tracks over which they race. The fact is that just as some big grand circuit campaigners have protested against early-closing stakes, these horsemen will protest against the books. Those directly interested in the movement claim they have neaily all the owners and drivers who race in Northern Ohio on their side, who are not only in full sympathy with the movement and will support it, but are extremely anxious to race at meetings where no bookmaking is done, anj that they will sign the petition pledging themselves not to race on tracks where bookmaking takes place, says the American Sportsman. It is generally conceded that bookmaking was never intended for heat races, and a great many things that have brought tracks into bad repute are directly due to the freeness with which heats have been dropped when a horse's victory was assured. It is also quite generally conceded that if the bocks were elimin- ated trom trotting tracks there would be less cause for looking for a more suitable contest than the three in five race, or for a shorter distance. In other words, the turf reforms that trotting track managers seem to think must come, and which they are trying to bring about by shorter races, would not be nece-sary if heat betting were stopped. A great many track managers have ad- mitted as much. But the trouble is that associations have run so close that they think they cannot get along without the revenue of the bookmaking privilege. Those who are interested in this movement claim that what an association would lose in revenue by ruling off the books could be made up, pretty nearly if not all, from the pool, selling prifilege, though the increased patronage of the auction pools on the result of the race. The promoters of the movement claim their interest is only to establish a needed reform, and they feel certain that once a trial is given, the horsemen, the public and the associations will find the change of mutual benefit. A NEW TERRITORY is being opened up for the American trotter in the Old World. Horsemen in Po- [ land, seeing the excellent results achieved by Austrian breeders by the mingling of American trotting blood with that of native stock, have followed that example and will buy more extensively than ever before. In fact, very little has been done in that line in Poland, compared with other foreign horse centers. A wealthy U Polish gentleman, with large estates near Warsaw, has ^ sent four or five buyers to this country to look up and buy desirable animals. The first purchase of conse- quence that has been made for the Polish gentleman was completed last week by Matt Dwyer, of New York, who bought on a direct order from Poland, becoming the purchaser, through John McGuire, of the splendid stallion Dan Cupid, 2:09^, who has from time to time beaten many of the stallions which are now winning laurels and purses on the European tracks. For some reason an endeavor was made to keep the deal under cover, but it leaked out very soon after it was consnm- mated, and as soon as the weather suits, probably not Si.sni.BY 27, 1900J iRlj9 ^vetiiev tmh Spcvimntmu 53 before April, the horse will be shipped to Poland. Dan Cupid was foaled in 18S8 on the farm of 0. P. Alford, Lexington, Ky., and made his mark over the Lexington track in 1897. He is by Barney Wilkes, dam Aster- more, by Strathmore, second dam Asteria by Asteroid. CHAMPION SIRE AND RACE HORSE. FALEOSE 2:19, sire of the best money winner on the California circuit will make the season of 1900 again at Woodland, where he is so highly thought of that nearly seventy mares were bred to him last year. Mr. Walter Mastin sent us the announcement and copy for an advertisement this week, but it arrived too late lor insertion in this issue. Falrose is a grand aon oi the mighty Electioneer and is not only a magnificent indi- vidual but transmits that quality to all bis get. Look out for the advertisement next week BOODLE 2:12i is announced to make the season at San Joae. "Farmer" Bunch has him in charge and writes that the son of Stranger never looked better in his life. We will have a statement to make about this horse In our next issue that will be worth the time of breeders to carefully peruse. Nothing but facts will be stated and there will be a surprising array of them for those wno have not studied this horses history and pedi- gree. Matinee Baolng at Los Anffeles. Los Angeles, Jan. 23, 1900, Editob B. & 8.— The matinee racing given by the Lo^ Aogeles Driving Glob at the race track here last Saturday iras very eucceesfal. A faBhionable and enthusiaBtic crowd of at least 200 people attended. The day was perfect and the sport coDEiderably above the average, so that all went home in a jolly mood coDgratalatiDg the members of the clab on the snccessfal carrying nut of the days program. Such sport not only hriogs out large crowds bat it increases the interest in legitimate horse raciog and makes a demand for well bred horses, higher prices and a good market. The Clab prohibits betting and in this way clean eport is asanred. There was a brass band present which added an additional charm to the occasion. The Srst race was a one-half mile event, best two ont of three beats. The event was won by K. B. Moorehead's Mowilza 2:20J, by Soudan, who took the first two heatp; F. G. Scbnmacbers' Photo was second in both beats; Mr Wilson's Specnlator third; D. H Hart's Seaside foartb; Dr. Merritt Hilt's Princess, 6fth. Time, 1:14, 1:08. The one mile dash, mixed race, free for all, wan won by Willard Stimsoo's Sophia R 2:145; H. G. Bundrem'a Barley F., second; M. M. Potter's Irene Crocker, third; Dr. W. W. Hitchcock's Dewey, fourth; J. D. Desmond's Medico, fifth. Time, 2:21. The qnarter-mile dash, raoDing race, was very exciting, particularly at the finish, when Llewellyn on Little May came under the wire first, with John G. Mott on Ketchom half a length behind him, and M. M. Potter on H. V. N,, Dr. LeMoyne Willis on Tig and J D. Desmond on High- ball at his heels. Time :25 fiat. The 6nal race was a one-half mile mixed heat race, fo'' horses who have not made better time than 2:30, beat two in three. Dr. M. L. Moore drove Tom, K. V. Bedpath held the reins over Xjumnoz, and A.. W. Herwig drove Nellie Boyd. Boyd woo the first heat in 1:13, Lnmnox, second; Tom, third. Lumnox won the second heat in 1:13; Bovd, eecood, and Tom, third. Tom won the third heat in 1:17^; Boyd, second; Lomnox, third. The finishing heat will be ron cff next Saturday. The judges were J. H. Sbankland, J. M. Gilbert and H M. Henderson, Timers, C. H. Chandler, Lea Mayberry. Walter Maben acted as starter. This will probably be the last racing the Driving Club will give, as Secretary Thome of the Los Angeles Agricoltura' Park says it will not he allowed any more. He gives sev' eral reasons for this action. One is that there might be a suppression of time which is contrary to the rules of the parent association. This is one thing he should not be afraid of as this is a gentleman's ■driving club, and I think they are all gentlemen enongh ifiot to suppress time. Farthermore, he says they are apt to allow outlawed horses Blart which is also cot trary to (he Katiooal rnles, bat the president of the Driviog Club promises that if Mr. Thome 'WiU give him a list of the horses which are ontlawf d, he will certainly not allow them to start in aov of tbe club's mces I Not being able to get the use of the track here, the Driv- ing Club proposes building in the near future the finest half mile track in the west, with the necesEarv graDd<«taDd. cloh- faonse, stables, etc. Horse owners here are not only enthns- astic, but energetic, and have implicit confidence in the fnture prosperity of the horse industry in Southern Cali- fohiia. G£0. T. Beckess McKInney *2:11 1-4 at Twelve "Tears of Aare Has Eleven 2-15 Performers But one stallion ever had eleven of bis produce in the 2:15 list by the time he was eleven years of age, and that is McKinney, the greatest son of Alcyone, as he was undoubtedly for his shortlived opportunities the greatest son of George Wilkes, and he the greatest aon of Hambletonian 10. Baron Wilkes, the great Ken- tucky sire, ranks nest to McKinney in the number of 2:15 performers at twelve years and he had but 6 in that exclusive list at the same age Judging by the past McKinney seems destined to be the greatest sire of 2:15 performers that ever lived. The following table gives the names of all stallions that have sired ten or more 2:15 performers and as will be seen there are but last three years, and still retains that championship. Being a race horse himself, he has sired race horses and in the following list of his standard performers there is not one but made his record in a race and ia a race winner. TEaTTEKS. Zombro 2:11 I Mabel McKinDey 2-17 Hazel Kinney 2:12% McNaily (i) „ 2-20 McZeos 2:13 Miss Baraabee (3) „ _2ril Dr. Book (4) 2:1;^% i rtoia „ 2-23 Geo W. McKinney 2;14H I Casco „ a-Wi Ofiilo „ 2:143^ I ^i^ Credit (3) „ „ 2.'25 MamieBiley 2:16 | EolaMc (2) „ ; 2-J7J4 PACEE3 Coney (■!) JeDuie Mc .... Ton Bet (3) .„. ... 2;0:% I jQliet D 2:0y 1 Havey Mc (3) „ „.. 2:111:^ MANY EICH STAKES are offered by the West- cheater Eacing Association to close Tuesday, Febi nary 6th. They are named in our advertising columns with the amount of added money in each and the distance to be run. Send to the office of the Beeedek and Sports- man for entry blanks. i twenty-one of them all told of which twelve are sons and two grandsons of Geo. Wilkes. This i'^ a marvelous showing and is proof positive of the prepotency of the blood of that wonderful race horse and sire : .. 2:13H aa.vevanp.iiii _ ...-2:UK I This is a roll of honor that his owner, C. A Durfee of Oakland, is justly prond of and one that carries weight and conviction with it when read. In all the ahove list there is hut one instance where the dam of the horse has produced a 2 :30 performer when hred to any other stallion and that is in the case ol the horse Dr. Book, whose dam produced Hiss Jessie 2:14 when bred to Gossiper and Jenny Mac 2:09 and Dr. Book 2:13% by ilc. Kinney. The last named horse was only a neck behind the win- ner in a race last year in 2:09 and will ;get a mark below 2 :10 this year sure if nothing happens him. One of the greatest arguments that the McKinneys are fast and game race horses is the confidence which the owners of colts and fillies by him place in them. In the Stanford Stake to he trotted this year at the California State Fair "seven out of the fourteen en- tries upon which third payment has been made are by McKinney, ^ — while in the Occident Stake eight of the twenty-two colts or fillies still eligible were sired by that horse. Is there any- thing that could be said which would be stronger evi dence that his produce are '*worth fooling with." 1^ — o Name of Stallion. _3o 18's7 lii14 McKinney bv Alcyone „ Chimes bv Electiooeer „ „. APh'and Wilkes by Red Wilkes _ H 11 10 22 15 16 12 13 15 18 10 16 10 12 26 IS 20 21 18 13 12 11 3 3 l?Sl 1881 IPSO It^Sn 1879 lS7y 187^ 1879 187^ Gambetta Wilkfes by Geo. Wilkea _ _.. Sidney by Santa Claoa _ wiikta Bry by Geo. Wilkes „ , Wiiton bv Geo Wilkes Brown Hal by Tnm Hal „ _ 'iuy Wilkes bv Geo, Wilkes _ Pilot Medium by Happy Medinm >immnnH by Geo. Wilkes _ Adrian Wilkes bv Geo. Wilkes 3 l*-77 0 1S7p 1875 1875 1874 18-1 1870 1868 Alcantara by Geo. Wilkes _ Bourbon Wilkea bv Geo. Wilkea „-. Onward by Geo. Wikes _ ™ „ Red Wiikes by Geo. Wi fces _ Robert McGregor by Maj Edsall „ Nutwood by Belmont „ Eleciioneer by Hamhletooiao 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ■ r Alcyone., f Hambletonian 10 fOeo. WiJkes.. j t.Alma Mater., f Gov Sprsgne. Dolly Spanker ( Mambrlno Patchen lEEteUabyimp. AnBlralian (Rbode Island 2:23Vii ^ LEoaa Spragxie...-< Belle Brandon by Hamb 10 But sixteen stallions have sired 6 2:15 trotters and in this list McKinney is again the youngest. When age i^ taken into consideration, and this is everything in weighing the speed producing virtues of a horse Mc- Kinney leads the world. The following are the stallions that have produced a half dozen trotters, with their aga reckoned up to the close of 1899 : SIEES OF SIX 2:15 TR0TTER3. > 1 > V>,McKiuney 6 •A Pilot Medium 10 IS Chime's _ 8 ■M Jay Bird „ _ 8 17 Baron Wilkes 13 W 7 17 Eljrla 6 2.'! Alcaniara 9 isi Stranger _ 6 ■n Onward „ ]1 la Willon S ■/h Red Wilkes — 12 2(1 •ny Wilkea 13 28 Robt McGregor .. „ U 20 Simmons _ _13 31 Eleeiloneer 12 The pedigree of McKinney as presented herewith shows that in bis veins courses the blood that is in the very front ranks of race winning harness horses as well as that of race winning running horses. Alcyone Geo. Wilkes, Hambletonian 10, Mambrino Patchen Mam- brino Chief and Gov Sprague are some of the sires, and and the great Alma Mater, Belle Brandon and Rosa Sprague some of the broodmares in this rich and royal pedigree. McKinney 2 :11J^ is one of those individuals that com- bines In himself royal blood lines, grand individuality and wonderful prepotency. He is himself one of the squares t trotters most consistent performers and gamest race horses that ever lived. He started in twenty-eight races, of which he won twenty-five, a showing that has been equalled by few, if any, trotting sires in the world. He was twice second and once third, never being as far back as fourth or outside the money in any race in which he started. At four years of age he held two records— the champion four year old stallion record and the winner of the fastest eight heat race ever trotted up to that tinje. He has held the record of the sire of the greatest r of 2 :15 performers for a horse of his age for the fi^' f Mambrino Messenger I. Rose Kenney-i (.Kenny Mare by Mamb. Cbiet 11 McKinney's magnificent individuality is the admira- tion of every horseman who has looked him over. Badd Doble the leading reinsman of America, has seen many handsome stallions, and he says that McKinney is the grandest one of them all. His verdict is that of every good judge of a horse, and as will be seen from a snap shot taken a few days ago and reproduced on this page, no words of praise are too extravagant when describing his conformation and appearance He stands 15.3, weighs 1140 pounds and is a perfect type of the trotting horse. His color is a rich, dark glossy brown, his coat perfection and these qualifications he reproduces with great regularity. He has been bred to many gray maress but there is but one of his produce that could be called gray and he is almost black, although Iiis dam is very light in color and all her produce but this one the same. All this, coupled with the fact that he is as sure a foal getter as there is in America, make him the ideal horse to breed to, if one wants apeed_. size, style, color, game racing qualities, sound legs and feet and an iron con- stitution. It is not often that these qualification- are found combined in one horse, but they certainly are in McKinney, and be has proved it on the track and in the stud. If the custom followed on large stock farms of developing all the produce of a stallion could be pur- sued with the McKinneys, there is no doubt in the world but he could have headed the list of producing sires of 1S99, and there is an even chance that he will do so anyway in 1900. McKinney will make the season at Pleasanton this year at $75 and a number of very choice mares are alreadv booked to him PoTENTE, iu all of bis recent races, has shown himeelf to be poeseesed of a wcnderfnl burst of speed and also the abil- ity to carry it over a dietaoce of groaod. He has repeatedly finished but a DOse or a bead behind the wiooer in record breakiDE: performaDces and his defeat in most of the io- stances re''erred (o may he attributed to the weak Goiehing powers of T. Walsh, who is his regalar rider. Wi'h s com- peteot pilot in the saddle this borpe should be a very valu- able member of a first class raciog stable and it is iocoDceiT- able that an owner should be BO ebor's'shted as to throw away his chances of earoiog Ibe big end of a puree by em- ploying a rider who canoot do jastice to bis mount. 54 ffilj^ ^veetrev m0 §p»:ivt»m(au [Jamuabt 27, 1900 The Sulky. The fdirs of 1900 willjbe numerous in California. Thobsen Dndekhill, who for several jears had charge of Ue M, E. McHenry horaes at Freeport, 111., died re- cently at Kacine, Wis. During the past few years he was in the employ of the late J. L Case and remained in Kacine after the Case trotting stock was di^^posed of. HoBSES are in training on nearly every track in the State. That Northern CaUfornia Circuit meets the approval of horse owners. There have been already several first-class maree booked to Boodle 2:12A. Ben Kenney thinks Eyelet 2:06h, >ill beat the present champion record for pacing mares next season. The recent dry weather has caused the speedway to be well patronized, and hot contests occur there daily. FiVE of the ten mares which Arthur;W. 2:11J, will be per- mitted to serve this year, have already been booKed. G. Lapham is working a green pacer by Pilot Prince out of a titeinway mare that is booked already for a mark of 2:15 thio year. Mb. Campau says the probabilities are that the program of the Dtfcroit Driving Club will be about thesame this year as it was last. The Los Angeles Driving Club will build a half mile track for its own use and will make It as perfect as possible for fast records. California has more mile tracks in proportion to its popuiaiiuo ttian any slate in t&e Union. There are very few half mile circles here. Matt Dwteb, who bought the gelding Dreyfus by Dexter Prince, dam by Valensin ac auction for |!1500, baa twice been ofiered $;^500 for mm. Macoie H. 2:28^, dam of those good pacers Carbonate 2:09, buipnide z:U^t and Beulah 2:14^, died recently at the Du iiois Farm, Denver, Colo. Kentucky Union 2:07^, by Aberdeen, is not proving to be a pieatiituL roadaier and it is said that sbe may ,be sent to Vitiatfe Farm to be bred lojCbimes. Mild Knox left last Saturday with a carload of horses for the bplan-^ewgass sale at Chicago which opens next Mon- day. He had twelve iiorses in the car. Allerton 2:09|, will make the season at Ashland Park Farm, near Lexini;too, Ky., now leased by Messrs. Miller & bibley and in charge of Cbarles Marvin. There is a two year old filly up in Oregon that is by Paihoiunt out of a mare that traces lo Direct 2:05^, and is said to be one of the coming fast ones to a cenainty. The annual meeting of the directors of the Columbus Driving Park will be neid the first of February, when the program of the Crrand Circuit meetlog will be decided upon. A PROMINENT Austrian horseman says that,in his opinion, the best race driver in Europd is Horace Brown formerly of Buffalo. Brown's income in Europe is said to exceed $5000 a year. Brook Curry has fifty yearlings in his stable at Lexing- ton. A. large majority ol them are by Clay King, who had thrte vearliugs lust year that were sold at an average price of $1700. Good prospects are being eagerly picked up by buyers who wish to win some of the purues to be hung up this year. Young colts unlebS entered m stakes are not in great demand however. Nutwood, the Mambrino Patchen of the present, the Electioneer of to-morrow, the very greatest all-round pro- genitor of speed and usefulness. — "Columbus'* in Western bloieeman. James Dwain is handling at the Salinas track for Cheri Z Heibert a promisiog cull by McKinney out of Dolly, tbe dam of Bruuo 2:16^, Altoonita 2:201, Lara D. 2:23$ and Black Ban 2:29. Dr. R. T. Leaner of 702 Market street, San Francisco, has a four year olu cult thai somebudy ought to buy and train. Uer owner has no time to devote to him and wants to sell. Bead bis advertisement. The North Pacific Rural Spirit says that both Baker and Union counties in Oregon need new blood in the standard bred irotter and a good Wilkes or Electioneer stallion would be a splendid cross for the mares in those counties. Herbert Gray made an ofler of $25,000 for Jupe 2:07J on behalf of T. W. Lt>.wson, reports to the contrary notwitn- slanding, and the oficr is still being considered by O^ner Soell, of New Bedford, Mass. The Boer horses are said to be remarkably well trained, and when the rransvaalera desire to form an ambush or fir- ing line their horues are taughi to remain stationary as soon as tbey feet the reins dropped over their neoks. The latest rumor regardiag tbe possibility of a meeting at Louisville this season m to tbe tficct that President Douglas has secured cunirol cjf the track, and the prospects are that there wiU be a meeting held some time during the season. E. M. Graves, proprietor of the Hartford Opera House, Hartford, fonn., bae wagered W. W, O'Brien $2500 to $10,- 000 that hie colt, Alioaine, wiil win the Kentucky Futurity in 1900. This bet is bona fide, and certified checks are now inthe hands of Chas. Jjoby. Two prominent breeders met with bad accideots recently, Edward Winters, proprietor of ihe Penn Valley Stock Farm, fell from a carnage and broke his shoulder blade, and W. E. Spier, proprietor of the Suburban Stock Farm, fell on the sidewalk in New York City, and broke his left arm. Both breeders are being successfully patched up. In Austria betlirg is not so heavy, perhaps, as it is here, but the mutual pools amount to from $4000 to $10,000 on each race at the Baden and Vienna tracks. There is a tax on betting, there are no laws to prohibit it and tbe govern- ment encourages the sport by spending a large amount of money every year in the purchase of trotting stallions. Splendid pasturage is that to be had at the Brentwood Farm, Contra Cosia county. There are alfalfa fields and others with the choicest of natural grasses. The climate is unsurpassed. This combination and tbe good care given them puts fiesh on the frame and good blood in the veins. A month or two up there will make a new horse out of the tired old fellow you are driving. "Farmer" Bunch has already, bred hia great pacing mare Much Belter 2:07^, to Boodle 2:12j. Much Better held the four year old record for pacing mares year before last. The produce should be a good one. The '"Farmer" has trained Boodle and gave his daughter Ethel Downs 2:10 and his eon Thompson 2:14^, as well as Much Better their records. He says the union above referred to suits his ideas exactly. J. M. Nelson, of Alameda, has added to hia siring the four year old pacer John A., by Wayland W. This hand- some young horse took a record of 2:14 as a three year old last ye&r and out of three starts won once and was twice sec- ond. ;Mr. Nelson thinks John A. will pace in 2:10 this year. Another very promising youngster in his string is a three year old by Alexis, first dam by Nuiwood, second dam by Milton Medium. He is a trotter and fast. Robert Orr, of Hollister, has a very promising two year old colt which he calls Oro Guy, and with which he confi- dently expects to get part of the money in the Stanford Stttke at Sacramento in 1901, The colt is a handsome black fellow. He is by Oro Wilkes out of Roseate by Guy Wilkes, second dam Rosedale by Sultan, third dam Inez by The Moore, and as will be seen his sire ia an inbred Wilkes and his dam in- bred to The Moor. Henry Hellman is handling Oro Guy at the San Jose track. There is some talk of forming a Western trotting circuit with Sioux City, Omaha, Des Moines, St. Joseph, Red Oak, Independence and possibly Le Mars, in the circuit. A. B. Beall, of Sioux City, who has secured a lease on the Sioux City track, recently had a conference in Chicago with Secre- tary Steiner of the American Trotting Association, who favors this plan. With a strong circuit and some good purses, it is thought horsemen with fast animals would be at- tracted to the West, and some good racing would be the result. Kentucky Union 2:07J, the chestnut mare that Richard Croker recently purchased and presented to Nathan Strau?, will probably be retired from the track and the speedway and used hereafter for breeding purposes. The blood-like daughter of Aberdeen has not proved to be an ideal road mare. Since comine into the possession of her new owner she has once or twice shown a disposition tc climb tbe trees in Central Park while out jigging. Straus will probably brepd her to Chimes, the sire of Fantasy 2:06, The Abbot 2:06}, The Monk 2:08 and other fivers. Kentucky Union is one of the best bred trotters in the 2:10 list. BucKMAN & CABRAfiHEte, the proprietors of that popular restaurant "The Saddle Rock" in Sacramento, ofifer for sale in this issue three good colts and one filly that are worth training. The colts are all three year olds, two being bv Waidstein, sire of Jack W. 2:12| and Humboldt Maid 2:13J and other fast ones, out of mares bv Noonday 10.000; the other also by Waldsteinjout of a Monroe Chief mare. The filly is a handsome black animal by Geo. Dexter 2:18^, and is a full sister to Telephone 2:24|, her dam being Oakwood by Bob Lee, a son of Nutwood. These youngsters are all sound and ready to train and are good prospects. A DIFFERENCE of Opinion relative to the merits and pros- pects of yearling troUers owned by William Russell Allen, of St. Louis, and George W. Archer, of Rrcbesler, led to a novel match the day after the adjournment of the N. T. A. and A. T. A. peace conference at the Murray Hill Hotel. Both horsemen have m»de entries in the $20 000 Kentucky Futurity to be trotted in 1902. The owner of Kremlin 2:071 named two colts by that horse, and offered to bet Archer $100 that one of these youogsters would get a better position in the race than would tbe best of Archer's trotters. The Rochester horseman accepted the proposition and named two foale by Brown Velvet, the son of Vatican. Hamilton Bus- bey was made the stakeholder. Andy Welch says regarding the early dosing stake re- volt : "The whole move was a mistake. The people who are against them did not want tbe abolition of the stakes. What they really wished was a reduction in the cost of en- trance and they were right, but they placed themselves in a false position. Horsemen entering their stable two and three months in advance, should not pay so much as those who eater only two weeks in advance of the race meeting, as they lake greater chances That's all there was to that. All of them are in favor of futurities, and if it were not for the lat- ter and the eaHy closing purse races, the light aarnetfs horse would be worth very little. You would not see horses changing hands in the winter for thousands of dollars, if there were only purse races." SPEEDWAY NOTES. Col. J. C. KiRKPATRiOK is using Walter Hobart's pacer Our Dick 2:10^, on tbe Golden Gate Park drives and aston- ished all the road drivers with him last week. Harry Pat- rick says he was speeding Catinka 2:17|^ down the last quar- ter of tbe speedway one day and thought be was going some as his watch marked 33|^ seconds, but Col. Kirkpatnck passed him with Our Dick as though be were standing still, o he was not surprised when that gentleman informed him hat the son of Gibraltar had made the quarter in 31^ eec- tonds. J. H. Ohlandt says he would hate to be challenged now for the O'Kane cup. His horse Harvey B. that won this trophy for him is entirely off and cannot trot fast enough to catch an ice wagon just now. Sidney Smith beats nearly everybody on the speedway with Primrose 2:13 by Falrose and tbe handsome little mare seems to be always ready for a brush. She can get to her speed in forty feet. Charley Kapp will have to get a new horse or to go Pleasanton for bis sport. He sent I Direct to Tom Ketting last Tuesday and the latter thinks Direct will have another 2:10 performer this vear if Mr. Kapp's handsome little horse m^ets with no accidents. He had that distemper which affected so many horses last year, but is entirely over it now. A htranqeb with a black trotter took a whirl at the speedway drivers last Thursday and went through the last half so fast that he only left a streak behind him. The boys have all been on the lookont for the horse since to find out how he is bred and other particulars. They call him the 'black ghost" when referring to the incident. DiONE 2:09}, the great little trotter bred and owned by Park Commissioner A. B. Spreckels, is about the sweetest thing in harness. She has not been hdaded yet, although Sidney Smith's gave her a close brush with Primrose the other day. Mr. W. C. Hammerton has a young horse that he ia teaching road manners, and thinks be will be a speedway trotter before long. His old horse, Fatrmount Prince, is now owned in Honolulu, and has led in many road brushes down there. Ex-SupERvisoK AiGELTiNQER and Secretary F. M. Thompson, of the Golden Gate Park Driving Association, enjoy taking a drive together but have not yet eojoved tbe pleasure of being carried the last eighth at two minute clip. City Editor Jo Mansfield of the Call is one of the regulars. He has been driving Maud Newman 2:17J lately and is greatly pleased with her, but she can trot faster than he seems willing tn ride. It is dangerous to figure too close on a foal to come as soon as possible afier January Ist. Snow Drop, by Mam- brino King, was bred to Dare Devil on a calculation that the fosl would be the first of any importance in 1900- But Snow Drop diopped too earlv, on tbe night before Christ- mas, and her daughter at New Year's Day, while but eight davs old in fact, was one year old under the rule. Mouioe Salisbury tried too close calculation once for the produce of Direct. The foal, like Snow Drop's; came late in December, and was appropriately named Too Soon. Many good names might be suggested for such misfits, such as Previous, Just Before, Ahead of Time, Mamma's Mistake, etc. — Turf, Field and Farm. Speaking of the speed shown on the New York drive, Jacob Justice of Philadelphia, who recently tried out Jack- sonian against New York's best, states that many of the horses over there are greatly overrated. Cobwebs, David B. an.l a few oihers are quite speedy, but the average horses driven and lauded by turf writers are, Mr. Justice thinks, easily beaten. Jacksonian was driven daily by Mr. Justice, and was only beaten once on the speedway, and that by a young mare that has been extensively entered in stakes for next season down the grand circuit. Mr. Justice believes that bis pair, Otiinger and Jacksonian, Frank Bowers' King Harry and John P. Stewart, or D. P. 8. Nichols' Paragon and Kapoltna could hold their own or probably pull out victors with any of the trotting teams the New York con- tingent could produce. Unless extra inducements for sport are offered at the local tracks next season, Mr Justice will take his team over to New York for a shy at the cracks. Several Bufialo men agree with Mr. Justice in his estimate of the New York speedway horses. ^ L Horse O-wners Siioiild Uao GOBEBATJLT'S Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OP FIRING Impossible to produce ativ scar or blemish. The safest best Blister evern.^eJ. Takes the ijlaca of all JinimentH for mild or Bovore action. Bamovea fill Bunches or Blemishes from Horses or Oattle. As a HUMAN REMEDY for Rheumatis n, SprainSf Sore Throat, Etc., it is invaluable. WC AIIADmiTrC that one ti. blespoonfnl of flC UUAnAn I LC CAUSTT balsam wiU prodaoe more actual results than 'whole bottle of any liniment or spavin core miiti'* ^ver made. Everybottle of Caustic Ba^am sold is Warran- ted to give Bat Lsf act ion. Price f! .50 per bottle. Sold fcydrucgistfl. oreent byeipres. ,chQrRes paid, with foil directions for it^nse. Send lor descriptive circ:ilEira, testimonials. ett^Address "^ THE LA^TtENOE-\VrmAMS CO.. Cleveland. Ohio Januaby 27, 1900] (Kijc ^veehev cuti> §^0vtsxmtn* 55 EiiANXjEii MoBRis was secD in the saddle this week at Oakland; his first appearance after several years of eoforced idleoees. The Tarf Congress Stake, which was ran off last Saturday at Tanforao Park, was one of the most holly contested eveots ever witnessed on a local race track. Bannockburn proved to be the winner but Gejser forced him to run the mile in 1:39 fill. Zoroaster and Advance Guard were both close up, less than two lengths separating the first four conteetanta. It seemed at first glance as if it were a wonderfully true run 1 ace, as no interference occurred duting the race and every hcrse ran to his best form; it may be barely possible that Spencer made his run too late with Geyser as the horse made up a great deal of ground in the run through the stretch, and in view of the fact that Geyser conceded Ban- ndpkburn twelve pounds of actual weigtit a few days previous and beat him easily at seven furlongs it would seem that another meeting of the two would be necessary to decide which is the better horse. WlnniDfiT Stables and Jockeys. Sly has recovered from the attack of fever with which she has been sufferitg and ran six furlongs, on two occasions, within the last week in 1:13. Pete Clay, the colored jockey, who rode Imp in her races last summer, is lying dangerously ill of pneumonia at one of the hospitals at N«w Orleans. Barney Schbeibeb's filly Sofala has won all four of her starts this season; this is a record never surpassed by a two year old filly and only equalled by May Hempstead. John E. Madden, it is reported, has secured second call on Jockey Odom for next season. Odom is under contract to ride lightweight for the WbiiLey stable next season. The books were out of line on The Fretter laying sixteen to five about his chancer; the hoise has shown great improve- ment in his new owner's hands and twice within a week has ruQ a mile better than 1:40. Daisy F., a daughter of Biley and Modesty (the first American Derby winner), ran a mile and a half over the Tanforan Course in the fust time of 2:32^, which is withia two and a quarter seconds of the world's record. Momentum ran a clever race on Tuesday stepping five furlongs in 1:02 fldt with 141 lbs. in the saddle; ahd winning easily notwitnstanding a long delay at the post which must have militated against her chances. The success of the Crescent City Jockey Club has alresHy provoked a suspicion of faiore rivalry, and there is an undercurrent of talk that there ma? be two tracks in opera- tion in New Orleans another year, although nothing definite in this respect has developed as yet. A. L. Asie, owner of the Keusico Stable, has been en- deavoring to secure the services of a good jockey for next season. He has offered Jockey Clawson a good retainer, bat as the conditions call for Clawson to ride as low as 100 pounds he will doubtless be unable to accept. If T. Walsh continues to ride in the present form shown by him at the current meeting at Oakland, his chances for the gold watch will not be very promising. Oa three occas- ions on Tuesday last his bad judgment was the cause of his defeat, although mounted on the best horse. Up to the close of the meeting at Tanforan Park las^ Saturday the stables that have won $505 and over in Califor' nia since the opening of the winter racing season were as follows : BarDB & Waterhouse 51^.035 E ComgaQ _ 11.87i B Schreiber 11,170 Dr H C Rowell _ 8,83i Carrntbers & Shields 6,9-^5 W SMelda^ _ 5,975 J F !?cborr . 5 955 Walter Jennings 5.c20 G Summers fft,2C0 A VV Stolesbarg l,200 AJSiemier 1,170 Earnahaw Brothers 1.165 D Hanlon „.. l.OM A M Lionell „ „ 1,050 a P Tate 1,050 O Appleby „ 1.0 P Ryan 5.025 I Morehoase 1,015 Bessie Lee, who has been exteoeively touted on several occasiooB, finally succeeded in earning winning brackets. Bullman brought her in in advance of a fair field of horses with fifteen to one about her. The mare was well backed by her owner and bis friends and several books lost heavily over her victory. Geobgk M. Hendbie has been re-elected President of the Highland Park Club of Detroit; J. W. Price, Vice-President, and Walter O. Palmer, Secretary. At a recent meeting the dates for the Canadian Circuit were discussed. Highland Park will open June 12ib, Fort Erie will follow and then the horses will go to Montreal. Definite dates will be announced later. The Hon, W. C. Whitney has bought of T. H. Stevens of the Walnut Hill stock farm the bay mare Jessie S., by Buckra, out of Florimore, price $1000. Mr. Whitney has also bought of T. C. McDowell the chestnut mare Georgia Frederick, by imp. George Frederick, out of the Maid of Honor, price $1200. They have been shipped to Westbu y, New Jersey. Secretary W. P. Frazse, of the Ontario Jockey Club' writes that the spritg meeiiog at Woodbine will begin on Thursday, May 24th, and cootiaue to include Siturday, June 2d. This will give nine days of racing. The Qjeen's Plate will be run on the opening day. There will he no purse of less than $400 on the program, announcement of which will be made in a short time. YELLOwrAiL ran a wonderful race in the Follansbee Handicap; carrying 123 lbs. he negotiated the seven furlongs in 1:26, coast record time. This horse, although possessed of great speed, is a rather poor specimen of a race horse. When pitted against fir^t class company he is usually defeated in slow time, generally finishing outside the money; but when opposed to a field of selling platers be runs one of his phenomenal races. The Ltttle Book Jockey Club stakes for 1900 closed lass week. There are three stake eveoti viz: Turf Congresg sweepstakes, for three year olds; the Tennessee Brewine selling sweepstakes, for two year olds and upwards, and tbg Turf Congress swet'pstakes, for two year ulds The meetiot will open March 26'h and continue six days a^d possibly un- til the opening of (he Memphis meeting. The pur&es will amount to about $12,000. The betting ring is to be open to all reputable bookmakers who may draw in at the regular prices. The club officers are well pleased with (he outlook for the meeting. Mayor Clark, of Sacramento, who began his first term with the new year, has sent the following communication to the Board of Trustees, along with an ordinance which he had drawn up by the city attorney and which will cer- tainly filoae the pool rooms if enforced : "I feel it my duty to call your attention to a constantly increasing evil in this community, which demands at your hands and mine prompt and energetic action. The pool rooms as conducted here are a menace to our boys and young men, and to the morals of our city. The most seductive as well as the most pernicious form of gambling is by the process of selling pools on races run outside this city, taught to young men and fastened upon those who have any failing in that direction. I could recall tb you specific instances where the pool rooms of Sacramento have ruined clerks and others. I can give you, if you desire, the names of youug men of gocd parentage, who formerly led respectable lives, and who are now seiving sentences in our jails because of the pool rooms. It is a matter of local history that these rooms have done more harm to the youth of our cities than all the gambling that has been carried on in our city since its incorporation. Theie is no division of sentiment in the community with regard to the suppression of these rooms. On all hands and from all classes there is a demand that this evil be suppresstd. I ask you to unite with me in deBlro>iog them. No argument can be used in their behalf; they are capable only of evil. I recognize that it is no small matter to close these pool rooms, and that at- tempts in tbe past have not met with great success. I feel confident however, that with your assistance in passing the ordinance which I send to you herewith, I shall have no difficolty in doing my full duty in the premises, and shall succeed in riding Sacramento of its worst gambling cnrse. The ordinance which I enclose to you with this message has been drawn with care and meets every objection that the Courts have hitherto made to ordinance^) of that kind, I feel assured that the ordinance will be upheld by the Courts and in the interest of public morals in this community, it be- half of our boys and our youth, I ask you to pass it." J ti Brown & Co _ 4.550 J Coffey ■ 3,920 Pueblo Stable 3.695 Caesar Yoqde- „ 3.685 ReEDsen Stable 3,545 LoulB Ezell 3,475 Alameda Stable - 3,210 A B SpreckelB „ 3.i40 E J Balowin 3,045 C F Darnell 2,965 M Stern 2,915 J J Moran _ 2,645 W D Randall 2 550 CLind 2.400 J Foley 2.440 H J Jones _ 2,305 J Carroll 2,3^0 W B Sink Jr 2,080 J S Gibson _ 2.045 W Fisher 2.015 Foster & Hacbett 1,905 True Briton Stable _ 1.980 Cambridge Stable 1.830 E Kennedy 1.8l5 C F Boots 1,775 T E McLaDghlin _ 1,775 Don Cameron 1,730 J H btields - 1.670 O P Romigh 1 615 R Bughea I,6ii5 W P Fine 1 6C0 W L Stanfield 1,575 D S Fonoiain 1,555 The Stallion Stake. A Simmoos 1,010 Marcus Daly _ 1,005 J C Humphrey.., SF Cappe Bngh Jones Crane & Owen.. P Moore P E Smith „.., J J Grant Dan McCArty... 925 945 980 d 0 900 910 880 855 E Lanigan 850 K Hubbell... HI Griffin W Murry H M -cbwartz McConnell & Co Miss M U'Connell ., W J Spiers J R Thomas M J CoUiuB E Purser C Spooner J N Drake C W Casppell 705 HC Ahlers NSHall Bolman & Hollis Dr I W O'Ronae RW Baldwin Partington Bros _ 600 J Li^oote. G Deming 625 CG While. 575 850 815 800 800 790 775 745 750 775 725 760 720 675 670 655 650 E F Edwards 1,540 John McCaffrey 550 Dosa 4:Co 1.530 F. J. O'KouKe 500 T G Fergnson 1,525 Smith & Smytbe 545 G W Miller 1,4 0 P Corrik-an _ 525 E F Smith _.... 1.400 J D Fitzgerald 526 F Phillips 1,395 J B Dyer _ 545 P Hildreth 1,120 J Hutchinson 520 McMahon & Gerhardy „ 1,280 Mrs M J Smith 545 Dan Honig 1,275 Smith & Abrahams 505 The entries to the Stallion Stake to be run by two year olds at the California State Fair of 1902 closed January 1st with Secretary Peter J. Shields and from the following list it will be seen that 75 stallions have been nominated and all of their produce for 1900 will be eligible to entry in this great tsake which will be worth at least J15,000: Mngnet by imp. St. Blaise— Magnetic ; Eurlingame Stock Farm. Sam Lucas tjy imp. The 111 Used Mehallah : Burlingame Stock Farm. Yo El Rey by Joe Hooker— Marion ; esiate of Jas G Fair. Fiearo by Fonso— Medje: Dr H E Rowell. Imp. Reggy by Hermit— Xyl Gau; Chas Kerr. William 0' B by Apache— Flora; Chas Kerr. Aliamax by imp Maxim— Altitude; Bums & Waterhouse. Mt. McGregor by Day St:ir— imp. Miss McGregor; Burns & Water- hoase. El Rio Rey by Norfolk— Marion; Theodore Winters. Rey del Sierras by Joe Hooker— Marion; Theodore Winters. Uncie Jees by dir Modred— Pr^coisa: W Lopez. Saisuma by Macduff— Albertha ; H C Rowell. Crepceudo by Flambeau- imp. lanet N; J N Burke. Imp Ormonde by Kayon D'Or— Lilly Agnes; WO'B McDonough. St. Cirlo bs- imp. St. Blaise— Carini; W O'B McDououeh. Orsini by imp. Ormonde— Jonglense; W O'B McDonough. Ossary by imp, Ormonde— imp. Countess Langden; W O'B Mc- Donough. Imp Sain by St, Serf— The Task; B Schreiber. Imp. Foul Shot by Musket— Slander; Barney Schreiber. Balgowan by straihmore — Trinketat: Barney Schreiber. Rninart by St. Carlo — Queen Alto; Ruinart dtock Farm. Imp. Arlillerv by Musket— Ouida; E Corrigan. Riley by Longfellow — Geneva; E Corrigan. Ducat by imp Deceiver- Jennie Flood; E Corrigan. Vassal by Jila Johnson— Vixen; E Corrigan. Lew Weir by Lonefellow— Litonia ; E Corngsm. Amigo by imp Prince Chrtriey— Missouri Belle; E J Baldwin. Rey El Santa Anita by imp. cheviot- Aloha ; E J Baldwin. Santiago bv Qrinstead- Clara D; E I Baldwin. Emperor Norfolk by Norfolk— Marion; E J Baldwin. Lonan by Voltigcer— Pert; A Shields. King William II by Spendthritt- imp. Kapanea ; Murray & Parser. Yinkee Doodle by Prince Royal— imp Manzanita; Murray & Parser. Thornbill by imp. Cheyiot- Phoebe Andergon; Wm M Murray. Cyclone by St Martin— Kinlock ; 3 F Capps. Lit>erii e by Leoaatus- Falaise; J G Brown. Bright Phoebus by Falsetto— Cinderella; Waller Hobart. George F Smith by luspector B— North Anna; E F Smith. San Marco by st Blaise- Round Dance; Mil er & Blazer. ImpTrentoia by Tremou— G'-ndol-* ; Thot G Jones. Imp Crighton by Clieveden— Ghinni Ghinnl; A B epreckels. Eolo by Eolua— War Song; A B Streckels. Imp The Judge by Lovaliat— British Queen; AB Sprecbels. Puryear D by Deceiver— Ada C; A B Sp-eckels. Ravelston by Flambeau— Shannon Rose; A B SpreckelB Trappe»n by imp Inverness- imp La Trappe; A B SpreckelB. Gen'I Miles by Falsetto— Hypatia; A B Spreckels. Wemberg by Muscovy— Holmdel ; L A Blasin^ame. Homer by Shannon— Saliy Gardner; Ira Ramsdel. Imp True Briton by John Bull— Ruby; R D Ldgett. Imp Friar Tuck by Hermit— Romping Girl; Thos Boyle. Imp BrutOB by McGregor— imp Teardrop; C T Boots. Imp Midlothian by Rataplan— Lufra; John Mackey. Ben Aliby Virgil- Ulrica; ;John Mackey. Torso by Belgerine— Santa Lucia; John Mackey. Spurnwell by imp DnQCDmt>e— Springtime; John Mackey. Briar Bill by imp Duncombe — Bri^r Bu-h; John Mackey. Candlemas by Hermit- Fusee; Rancho del Paso. Imp Duncombe by Speculum — Fair Helen; Rancho del Paso. Imp Juvenal hy Spnugfield- Satire; Rancho del Paso. Salva'or by Prince Charley- salina; Rancho del Paso. Imp DarebiD by The Peer— Lurline; Rancho del Pdso. Imp Goiden Garter by Bend'Or -Sandia; Rancho del Paso. Imo Order by Bend'Or — Angelica; Rancdo del Paso. Imp St Andrew by ^t Simon- Maid of Pertb; Rancho del Paso. Imp ~tar Ruby by Hamntou— Ornameut; Rancho del Paso. Imp Bass-ttaw by St Simon — Marqul'e: Rancho del Paso. Ma>elln by Maxim Daniella: Rancbo del PaBo. Sir Modred by Trfldn e-— Ilalia; Raicho del P«bo. Imp Gnldflnch by Ormonde— Tbintle ; Rancho del Paso. Imp -tGitien bv The R'lver— St Edilha; Rancho del Paso. Moreno by Mnrello— Laiii>e; D ^ Cone. Cicero by Longfellow— Beile Knight; M F Tarpey. £1 Rayobv Gri .stead- -ioniit: M F Tarpey. Indio by Maxim— by imp Ira; E Corrigan. The list of jockeys that have ridden one or more winners darioe the season ap to the close of the last meeting i at Tan- forao is as follows, together with their records for the seasOD. Jockey. 1st. 2d. 3d. Unpl. Thorpe 75 56 48 92 E. Jones „ 49 40 41 115 41 40 28 31 34 13 55 Ballman „ „, 77 Spencer „..„ 37 27 29 51 Vittlloe 37 22 26 74 T. Walsh 29 34 40 112 J. Ward _ 28 15 15 39 J. Martin 26 ail 21 90 2o 23 21 IS 23 11 50 61 Songer 18 14 22 49 18 15 9 24 10 30 127 13 14 18 62 Devln _. 10 15 S 40 Monnce 9 13 16 35 E. Robs — 8 9 11 87 Buchanan 6 6 16 31 Cobum „... 6 7 5 43 Phelan 6 3 7 45 Conley 5 9 12 45 Staart _ 5 7 8 59 Morgan i 16 11 57 H. Shields 3 3 6 3 1 1 17 Piggott 17 Poslel _ 3 6 5 29 3 7 5 39 N. Hill 3 1 3 31 Dnffy „ 3 3 5 20 Bergen 2 4 9 32 Bozeman _ 2 1 3 lb Blair 2 2 1 8 Fauntleroy 2 4 5 30 Frawley 2 • 4 1 12 Qlover 2 3 2 14 Helnson 2 6 4 59 2 0 0 10 Macklin 2 2 2 2 0 6 5 0 6 24 3 J. Woods 21 Bassinger 2 3 25 Klley , 3 2 21 14 8 13 4 29 W. Narvaez 31 Powell 1 2 b 0 1 3 30 18 Joe Weber 21 J. C. Wilson 1 1 14 A Greater Orand Circuit. W. J. Ijams, President of tbe American Trotting Associa- tioD recently stated that in his opinion the Grand Circoit sboald cover the entire season of important harness rscing and include all of the leadios trotting tracks of tbe East and Middle West. Under the present arrangement the Circait comes to an end Bix weeks before tbe season is over, leaving tbe campaigning stables to scatter and go in all directions, some to one meeting and some to another. Mr. Ijams said hie idea would be some arrangement like this : Open the Circait at Detroit, as nsnal in Jaly, which is abont the time that most of the bigh-claea horses are ready to begin their campaign. From there go to Cleveland, then to Colambas and perhaps to Fort Wayne, if tbey want to come in. Or go from Colambas to Bufialo, then to Olens Falls, Boston, Hartford and New York. That will fill oat the season to tbe second week in September, when the Circuit usually ends. "After tbe last of tbe Eastern meetings tbe horses begin to turn in tbe direction of Lexington for the Kentucky Breed- era' meelirg in October. I^ow I would extend the Grand Circait so as to include the Lexington event and would take tbe horses there bv wav of Pllteburg and Terra Haute. There is a new one mile track at Pitisbure and all the conditions seem to be favorable for one of tbe best trottirg meetings in the country. Ae for Terre Hsule, we have given trotting meeiines there for ten years pas*, that were up to the Grand Circait standard, a'tbougb we never have been membpre of that circuit We want to j-^in the big league in 1900 and hope to get tbe dales preceding those of the Lexingtor meeting. 56 ®ty« ^veeiii^ tw& ^ffvt^tna^ IJanhakt 27, 1900 In Training at Walnut Grove. Brighton Besoh Entries. Walkut Gbove, Janaary 22, 1900. Me. Editob:— ThinbiDg that a few lines from Walnut Grove, where the Walout Grove Stock Farm, owned by Mr Alex. Brown, is located, might interest some of the readers of the BBEErEE and Sportsman, I send the following lis[ of horses which Mr. Brown has in training at the farm with the hope that he may see some of them in the front rank again the coming season: TKOTXEBS. Lottie 2:16i by San Diego, dam by Whippleton. Sable Frances 2:l7i by Sable Wilkes, dam by Almont. Prince Ansel 2:20J by Dexter Prince, dam by Ansel. Adihala, green, br Dexter Prince, dam by Whips. Piocha, green, by Dexter Prince, dam by Electioneer. Derbyo, green, by Chas. Derby, dam by Le Grande. Carrie M., green, by Diablc, dam by Alaska. PACEBS. Sable Le Grande 2:17i by Sable Wilkes, dam by Le Grande. Mejella B. 2:29 by Nnshsgab, dam by Le Grande. Steinwood, green, by Steinway, dam by Ansel. These horses are all four year olds and over, so that thoss that will do, will be raced in the aged classes. The record horses in the lot are well known, and the green ones aU q nite promising. We have quite a number of admirers of the horse of America in this vicinity, including Dr. Martin, our resident physician, owner of a fine road mere by Boydell> dam by Geo. M Patchec; Mr. Lsn Thisby, owner of a good mare by Azmoor, daoi by Piedmont and a very promising colt bv Taric, son of Guy Wilkes, out of this mare. Mr. Robert Thisby who has a fist road mare by Dawn 2:18J, dam by Wbipples Hambletonian, and a tine colt bv Taric out of her. Mr. Wm. Goodman, owner of Hattie W., by Alaska dam of Carrie M., in Mr. Brown's stables. Mr. D. H. Mathews owner c£ a grandson of Electioneer " and some other good ones, so yon see the trotting horse ie not wilhont a friend in the tulee. TnLB. Five and a half fur ongs. Three year olds and upward Purse MOO — Timemater 120 (Jenkins) 6 to 1 won. Sardine 99 second, ^ellowtaU 104 third. Diomed, Marada. Tlmel:06V!. Seven furlones. Four year olds an" upward. Puree S4(0-Ban- nockburn 112 (Bullman) 3 to 10 won, OUntnuB 99 second, San Venado 112 tliird. Kate Gibbons, Btromo, Terrene. Time 1:26^^. FRIDAY JANnARY 19. Three furlongs. Selllne. Three year olds. Purse SlCO-Sofala 110 {Ballman) 7 to 10 won. Kftthgar 104 second. Moonbright 105 third. Location, Ada Fox, Core, Princess Leola. Time 0:3S),2. Five forlcngs. Felling. Thtee year olds and upward. Porae S400— Tizona 96 (Henry) 12 lo 1 woo. Gold Baron 105 second, Grioo 10^ tbird. Melvin Bnrnham, Loua Marie. Ked Cherry, Ann Page, My Dear, Secretary T. M. Jackson of the Brighton Beach seeds tis the list of entries for the stakes to be run at its meeting this year, as follows: First Attempt Stakes 86, The Undergraduate Stakes 62, The Winged Foot Handicap 77, The Electric Handicap 63. The Distaff Stakes 80 The Spinster Stakes 70. The Rising Generation Slakes 68, The Atlantic Stakes 72, The Choice Stakes 71. Tbe Montauk Stakes 74, The Nautilns Stakes 57. The Saragossa Stakes 37, The Sea Gall Handicap 12, The ^^^^.^^ ^^,^„„ Glen Cove Handicap 47, Tbe Babylon Stakes 69, The Peconic Slakes (;j.n,(,j,g^ i^jra 53, The Seagate Stakes 55, The Test Handicap 42. The Flight Handi- ^^^ ^.^^ Selling. Three year olds and upward. Purse *400- cap 48. The Brighton Cup 44, The Sea Cliff Slakes 37, The IslipStakea p^i^jg jqj (Villitoe) cO to 1 won. Grand Sachem 109 second. Tom 44, The Jamaica Stakes 37, 1 be Ponchestown Stakes .57, Tbe OhanUlly Stakes 46, The Brighton Handicap 60. Total 1488, which is 131 more than the total in the same events last year. Entries to tbe Brighton Cup of JlOO each or $2-5 if de- clared out by May 15th. Siarters to pay JlOO additions!. 15000 added: Bangle, Sydney Lucas, Ethelbert, Gonfolon. Prince of Melbourne' Herbert, Tellmarch, Imp, Kirkwood. Sarmatian, Posthaste. Prince McCluxe. John Bright. Yolooo, Col. Roosevelt, Standing, George Keene. Royal Sterling, Jean Beraud, Admiration, Rush. Killashan- dra, Montanic. Chacornac, Petruchio, Toddy. Ten Candles, Motley^ Zeus, Barton, Lieut. Gibson, Approval, Kllmarncck Mischievous. Raffaello. Rifle, Elan Conig, Batten, Filament, Kjrat, Kinley Mack, LampUghted. Previous, Warrenton, Entries to Brighton Hacdicap, for three y-'ar olds, t200 each, half forfeit, or 115 if declaied bv February 20, 1900. (5000 added: Ethelbert, Imp, Jean Beraud, Batten. Kinley Mack, Voter, Chacor- nac, Administration. Raflaello, Half Time, Rush, Algol, Box. Lieber Karl, Approval, Prince UcCiurg, Autumn, Previous, Kriss Kringle| Warrenton, The Kentuckian, Jack Point, Wait Not, Kilmarnock, Monionlc, Grayfeld. Latson, Sydney Lucas Petruchio, Star Bright^ Herbert, Strathconan, Sarmatian, Decanter. David Garrick, Marti- mas. Elfin Conig, Mill Stream, John Bright, Prince of Melbourne. Sir Herbert. Gonfolon, Bangle. La Borgia. Marlbert. imp. Eddie Bnrke, Mischievous, Scannel, Standing, Col Roosevelt, Motley, Killashandra, Gold Or, Azucena, Lamplighted, Mesmerist, Missionary, Ventoro Anjou, All Gold, Cromwell 122 third' Merops, Tirade, Racivan, Monda, Chimura, Dixie Land, Greiburst, Inverary II. Time 1 ;42. One mile and an eighth. Hurdle. Selling. Four year olds and upward Purse S400— Major S, 125 (Sullivan) 3 to 1 won, Monita 147 second, Lomo 104 thira. University, J. O. C. Credo, Granger, Time 2:06. One mile. Selling. Three year olds and upward Purse S-SCO— The Lady 85 (J. Walsh) 7 to 2 won. Merry Boy 101 second. Catasiropbe 107 third. Harry Thoburn. Red Pirate, Bishop Reid, Raiuier. Time 1:14}^. Seven furlongs. Three year olds and upward. Puree SlOO— Norford 104 (J. Mnrtin) 15 to 1 won, Owyhee 114 second, Alghan 119 third. Seuora Caesar, Tempo, March Seven. Sao Augustine, Redwald, Beautiful BUI, Cipriauo, Tom emith. Time 1:28V^. SATURDAY. JANUARY 20. Three and a half furlongs. Twovearsojd. Parse SlOO— Kingstelle 104 Bullman 3 to 2 won. M. F. Tarpey Ul second. Grafter 108 third. St. Rica, Bride Ale, Carlouian, The Gafflr. Time 0:42. One mile and a hall Selling. Three years old and upward- Purse S400- Daisy F. 104 T Walsh 3 to 5 won. Topmast 107 second* Cblmura 100 tbird. Meadowthorpe, Billy McCloskey. Time 2:32j.^- Six furlongs Selling. Three vears old and upward. Puree SiOO —Sly 111 -pencer 2 to 1 won, Ben Ledi 110 second, Wyoming 109 third. Good Hope, SociaUst, Y'aruba, Maud Ferguson, Rosalhra, Orion. limel:13ii. One mile. Tur( Congress Stake. Three years old and upward. Value ?2345— Bannockbbrn 124 B!jllman4 to 1 won. Gevser 121 sec- ond Zornafcter 116 third. Advance Guard. Yellowtall, Ollntbus. Flower of Gold. Sardine, Bendorau. Time 1 :39. One mile. Selling. Three years r Id and upward Purse 8400 — Scotch Plaid 109 Spencer 9 to 10 won, Montaliade 1 ('5 second. Red Pirate 107 third. Antoiuelta, Grady, Espionage, Ping, Toribio. Time 1:4134. Five furlOT-ga. Three years old and upward. Purse ^4()0— Max" Oakland Summaries Many individuals who are endowed with a sangaine de- sire to "rip the tail" out of the bookmakers' strong-boxes find consolation in criticism of a caustic nature whenever a "case bet" goes wrong. The boy who rides (could he hear the remarks) has the choice of a selection of heart-to-heart phrases that would worry him down to weight for a month of Sundays. A recent ride at the last Tanforan meeting was commented on by a choice coterie made up of pikers, touts and also a scribe or two. Tbe all-wise representative of a daily paper was particularly voluble in bis comment on a certain j ^ckey's performance. One of his audience happened to be a jockey who has been mixed up in many hot finishes for years past and knows the game thoroughly. When the oracle quieted down, he remarked in an off hand way, "Well, I'd like to see some of you rubes sittin' in the bancfa comin down the stretch; I'll tell voo, 1 wouldn't want to be tbe Chinyman what washes yer shirts ! " In the six stakes cloaing Angnst 22, 1899, entries were re- f"'',}^ .gP^r^B^t^anyTahdi" L^m" w' 'Sy ' Hefoi»l"^F° ceived ae follows : Time x:02. For the Brighton Jnnior of ?10,000. to be ran in 1900, for two year oldB, three-quattere of a mile, 137 entries. For the Neptone States. SoOOO. for two year olda, to be run in 1900^ three-quarters of a mile, 116 entries. For the VennB Stakes of 83000 , to be ran in 1900, for fillies, five and a half farlones, 77 entries. For tbe Brighton Derby oi 810,000, to be ran in 1901, one mile and a half, 109 entrita. For the Iroquois Stakes of J5000, to be tun in 1901, one mile and a quarter. 111 entries. For the Brighton Oaks of S3500, to be run in 1901, for fillies, one mile and an eigbih. 77 entries. For the two Btafrcs cloeing Dec. 30, 1899. For the Fo3hall of 815.000, for two year olds, three-quarters of a mile, to be run in 1901, 154 entries. For the Produce Stakes of £15,000, for two year olds, to run in 1902 three-quarters of a mile, 295 entries. An Offloial Anaouncement. John A. McKekbon (3) 2:12J, owned by that splendid young Cleveland reinsman, Harry K. Deverenz, is to be specially fitted for the wagon record this season. He is now a five year old and has had a year's complete let-up. Mr. Devereux sails for Europe ne^t week to be absent till March 15th. All will wish him bon voyage. He is an ornament to the owners' brigade and withont a peer among amateur reiusmen . W. B. Sink Jb. cut loose a good thing in Almendral, a fine looking Eon of St. Carlo, who, making his first public appearance on Wednesday, won a five fatlong dash in a workmanlike manner, standing a loog drive and finally win- ning by a head. Mr. Sink and bis friends backed the entry down a couple of points and took quite a goodly sam out Of tbe ring. F. W. Brode seems to have regained the high class form shown by him last summer throughout tbe Middle West. On Monday he was a close second to Yellowtail in a seven furlongs race run in record time and on Wednesday he ran the Falurity Course in 1:10 fiat, defeating a good field of three year olds with ridiculous ease. Chico, Cal., Jan 19, 1900. Editor Bheedkr and Ppobtsman — Dear Sir : — Reprt- sentatives of the Fair Associations from Yolo, Yuba, Colusa Glenn, Tehama and Butte counties met last night acd de- cided to give race meetings in the several counties named and on dates as follows : Colusa July 23d to 28th Willows July 30th to August 4lh Bed Blufi AoKDBt 6th to 11th Chico August 13th to 18th Marysville August 20lh to 2oth Woodland.. August 27 to September Ist It was agreed that each Association is addition to the usual purses would give four nomination purses of $1000 each. Two harness and two saddle events each day. Between $50,000 and $60,0('0 will be ofiered by these tix Associations. Tbe utmost harmony pievailed and for the first t'.me the associations north of Sacramento have united and pooled their interest I was instructed to inform your j ^urnal of the meeting and that the associations claimed the dates stated above. 4^,.:^ Very respectfully, A. G. Simpson, Sec'y. E. G. Dyer, of Palo Alto, is offering for sale two mares, one Kubie, chtstnut mare, four years old, by Elyria 5729, record 2:2b\, son oi the great Mambrino ^iog; and tbe other Jennie, chestnut mare, thoroughbred, by Intruder. These mares can be seen at Palo Alto. * RoaiNANTE, Jimmy Cofi^ee'a white faced daughter of Charazns and Elhie stepped a mile and an eighth over the Oakland course in 1:52 flat which is within half a second of tbe world's record. Thompson 2:14^ was sold this week by J. B. Bonetti to B. 0. Van Bokkelen for an eastern capitalist for $1200. Thompson is one of the best big horses ever raised in this Stale. ^ Joseph Tbaye&, a prominent Lexington horseman, is risitiog in California and looking at some of our trotting prospects. Tauf jran Pdrk Summaries. [WESTERN TURF ASSOCIATION.! THURSDAY. JAXTAEY 18. Six farlonga. Belling. Three year olds. Puree 8400— Limerick 109 (E. Jones) 6 to 5 won, Racetto 109 second, Sisquoc 109 third. Joe Mc- Qee, Atiorigine, Burdock, WIU Fay, Billy Moore, UppercroBt. Tlmel:Hi4. Si'^ furlouffs. Selling. Three year olda and upward. Purse $400— Jingle Jingle 98 (Walsh) 6 to 1 wou, Sagden 100 second, Racivan 102 third. Montaliade. Good Hope. Rosalbra, Allenna. Genua, Maud Ferguson, Momentum, Alleviate, Miss Marlon, Mike Rice, Sallie Goodwin. Time 1:14. Six fur'onga. Selling. Three year olds and upward. Purse S4C0— Harry Thobura liO (Thorpe) 9 to 2 won, Theory 109 second, Clonsilla 112 third. Mountebank. Time 1:13. One mile and a quarter. Belmont itake. Three year olds and up. (CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB MEETING.) MONDAY, JANUARY 22. Five furlongs. Selling. Three year olds. Purse «30O— Saul of Tar- Bti8 111 (Spencer) 7 to 10 won, Curolia 107 second, Gundara 117 third. The Echo. Sisquoc, Invlfiible, Infinity, Bagdad. Fine Shot, Edgardo. Time 1:0134. Feven furlongs. Felling. Four year olds and upward. Puree $350 —Tom Cromwell 112 (E. Jones) 3 to 2 won, Mike Rice 109 second, Faversham 109 ihird Slromo, O'Connor, St. Isadore, Inverary II. Time 1 :2TJi. One and one-Blxteenth miles. Selling. Four year olds and op- ward. Purse ?J00— Merops 104 (Bullman) 7 to 2 won Scotch Plald 109 BecoDd. David Tenoy 109 third. Dr. Marks. Tempo, Lady Britanic, Satsoma, Weller. Time 1:46%, Seven furlongs FoUansbee Handicap. Three year olds and op- ward. Puree 51500- Yellowtail 123 (Jenkins) 9 to 2 won. F W Erode 112 second. Ventoro 128 third. Diomed, St. Cufhbert. Dr. Sheppard, Con&tellator, Flamora, Bathos, Formero. Time 1:26. Six furlongs. Selling. Four year olds and upward. Purse ?400 — Bessie Lee 107 (Bullman) 10 to 1 won. Lost Girl 109 pecond. Cormorant 109 third. Clarando, Meadowlark. Senator Dubois, New Moon, Twinkle Twink. Romany, Panamint. Time 1:14 One mile. Four year olds and upward. Purse |400— The Fretter 102 (J. Martin) 16 to 5 won. Headwater 99 second, Catasfophe 104 third. Dr. Nembula. Red Pirate. Snips, Sister Alice. Time l:39ife. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23. Five furlongs. StUiug. Four year olds and upward. Purse S350— Momentum 144 (JenkiDB) 3 to 1 won. Duke of York 141 second. Btron- go!i 141 tbird. Storm King. Tammany, Almoner, Jael, Mainstay, Shellac, Greyhurat. Time 1:02. Futurif:" Course. Selling. Maiden three year olds. Purse J300— Redwald 110 (:5peucer) 11 to 5 won. J. V. Hayes 108 second, Coming EventlOS third. Hipponax, Tom Sharkey, Caesar Young, Miss Vera, Beautiful Bill. Sinnoso, Leipzig, Bernadetlo. Time l:12Jcond. The record for the day was but five lost out of 180 shot at. Trap shooting promises to have quite a boom in Santa Barbara this season. The dean of the shooters in that town 68 i%« ^veeifev tmif §pi)vt«mtm. Jaotjaet 27, 1900 being the veteran f portBman, C. A. Lond. We are indebted to Mr. Henry S. Storl, the President of the MisBion Gan Club, for the following scores: Targe 13. 10 10 20 20 20 20 25 Slot at Scored 10 10 20 20 20 19 25 125 125 W UUms..... Cooey 8d- re. - Jamts " 6 _10 8 9 10 lb 17 Ifi 17 15 16 15 17 17 17 18 17 23 23 125 125 103 109 7 5 9 13 14 — 12 14 15 ~ 80 lOO 64 7 )S 12 15 - _ SO 7 59 _ 4 7 12 14 — - 8 » 14 15 13 11 — Pesler Wolf. - " WellB ..„ 8 _ 6 6 3 16 10 8 16 18 16 13 14 15 11 9 14 5 100 100 641 49r 3 a 4 8 6 9 6 7 10 16 11 16 14 13 15 17 H 13 n 15 - 18 19 125 125 40 80 QaiDtero Thompson Jackson Faller 96 21 60 The G-ame Law. The synopsis of the game laws appearing below and pub- lished in the Breeder akd Sportsman for several years past has, from time to time been changed or the provisions of new ordinances added thereto by reason of the many and variouB changes in the county game and fish lawe, particu larly those of recent date and of application in and around the bay counties. This synopsis has been frequently copied (xo more or less garbled and incomplete form) and quoted by city and interior j ournals and has also been printed and distributed by busi- ness houses. "While the information given at the date of is- suance was substantially correct, we do not care to be held lespcDdible for the circulation of old matter that is now in- correct in many details. Some complaint has been mdde in this respect and to avoid misunderstanding in the future it is suggested that for information of this character a reference be msde to current numbers of the Bsbeder and Spokts MAN for the latest and most complete data coneerning the Game Laws. The county enactments relative to the shipment of gaoie have become inoperative under the decision of the Supreme Court of California, rendered December 5, 1899, m the case of James Knapp on habeas corpus, appealed from the Superior Court of Stanislaus county. The open season for shooting qoail, doves, deer and wild duck as fixed Dy tiie State law is as foUows: Dores, 15th July to 15th Febru- ary. Monntain qnail and gronse, 1st September to 15th February. Valley quail, wild duck and rail.Ut Octofcrer to ist March. Male deer, 15th July to 15th October. Pheasants, the takiag, kilUng, selling or having iu possession at any time is prohibited; robbing or destruc- tion of nests or having pheasant eggs in possession is a misdemeanor in the following counties: Bntte. Trinity, Marin, Lake, Merced- Riverside, Lo8 Angeles, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Kings, Ven, tora, Santa Clara, Monterey, San Joaquin, Yuba. The clerts of nearly all the Boards of Suoervlsors have advised us no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last vear hold good if they do not conflict with the State law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinances that alter the open season as provided by State law: Amador, Butte, Inyo, Modoc. Mono, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Pltimas, San Diego, Solano. Sinkiyou, Tehama. aJid Yolo. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Pheasants proi*jcied until February. 190-1. Hunting, killing or hav- ing in recession for purpose of sale or shipment oat of county: quail, bob while, partridge, wild duck, rail, mountain quail, grouse, dove, does or deer, antelope, elk or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. (Use of doga prohibited). El Dorado— Doves. Jmy 20 to Feb. L Trout, June 1 to Dec 1. Fresno— Valley quail. Nov. 1 to Jan. 31. Individual bag limited to 25 quail per day. Mountain qnail, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Doves, Aug. 15 to Feb 16. Pheasants, bob white quail and prairie chickeuB. close season in for -e for an indefinite ptriod. Use of netsorspinesiu coQuty wa!ei?| prohibited. Shipment of game from county prohibited. Glenn— Deer, venison, dtied venison, aeer skin, buck, doe or fawn; qnail, grouse, pheasant, dove, plover, snipe or wild duck, shipping or taking out of the county nrohiDiied 2-d birds per year individual limit to be taken from the county upon licensed permission. HnmbolQt — uronse and Wiieon snipe, oept. 1 to Fen. id. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after suiipet and one hall hour before sunrise. Pheasants and wild turkeys protected un',UOct. 1. 19O0. Black brant, Oct. 1 to March 1. Shipmeutof game out of the countj prohibited. Deer, use of dogs prohibited. Striped bass- Close season until Jan, 1, 1905 Kem— Shipping ^me out of the cotmty prohibited. Quail, Oct. 1 to Feb. 1 Bronze Ibis or curlew— Robbing or destroying nests or taking eggs, pronibited. Kings— Dores, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Qnail. Nov. 1 to Feb. 15. Lake— Deer, Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. Los Angeles— Male deer, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Valley quail, bob white or mountain quail. Dec 1 to Jan. 1. Doves. July 15 to Oct. 1. Shooting for sale, or ebipment of qnail. bob white, partridges, pheas- ants, gronse, doves, ducks, rails or other game protected by statute, prohibited. Duckg, individual bag limited to 25 biros per day. Bhipping game to marteih ouwldp of thf couniv prnnibited. Sea- galls, eurets, peUcans. seals, protected. Trout season opens April 1 st. Marin- Deer. Jmy 15 to Sept. 15. Quail, partridge or grouse, Oct. 15 to Jan. 15 Individual bag limited to 25 birds per day. Market hunting and Bbipment of game from the county is pronibited. Use of Bepeating shot guns prohibited- Killing of meadow larks or any other song birds prohibited. Hunting within private enclosures or on public roads pronibited. Trout, with book and line omy, Anri I 10 Oct. 15. Madera — Market htmtlng prohibited. Monterey— Deer. July 15th to Sept. Ist. (Use of dogs prohibited), QoaU. Oct. I to Feb. 1. Shipping or taking game out of the cotmty prohibited. Napa— Trout, by hook and line only. April 1 to Dec. 1. Orange— Doves, Aug, i to Feb. 1. Deer. Aue. id to Oct. 1, (Market hunting prohibited). Quail, partridges or grouse, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Ducks. Nov, 1 to March 1. Ducks and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows: No pereon snail ship ducks or quail out of the county In quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Market hunting prohibited. I. Placer— Trout, lune 1 to Dec. 1. Piumaa-^almon. trout. May 1 to Dec. 1 (netting prohibited.) Rlverelde— Male deer, close season until July 15, 19ul. July 15 to Sept. 15. tnereaiter. Quail, Individual bag limited to 20 bi.ds per day. Mountain or valley quail, pheasant and wild duck, sale of pro- hibited in the county Wild duck, valley or monntain quail, ship- ment from county prohibited. Trout, any variety, close season until May 1. 1901. May 1 to Dec. 1, thereaftt r. Bacramenio-Quail. ducks, doves, pheasants; shooting for sale and market out of county prohibited. Taking or Btitppiiig out of county of more than ten bird? in one daj by any person pronibited Ban Benito— Deer. Aug. I to Sept. 15. MarkPt Hunting and ship- ment of game out of county pronibited Qusil. partridge or grouse Oct. 15 to Feb. 1. Individual bag limited to 30 birds per day' Moaulaln qnail, perpetual close season. Trout. April 1 lo Oct 15. Ban Beruardino— Deer, July 15 to Sept 15*(close season continuous. 16^.) Valley or mountain quail, wild duck, sale of and shipment out of county probtblied. Trout, c«trhing or waie of. between April let and May Isl or any yeHr and during 1899, prohibited. Iree eqnirrelB. five per day the Individual limit San DICKO— Sbippi le gameoutoftheoounty prohibited, San J. aouiu— Shipping or taking game out of the county pro- hibiied. Shooting ou public ti&d probibitei. Pin Luis ublspo— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1, Ufte of hounds prohib- Ite i- Doves, July lb to Dec, 1. Hnniine fnr market* iltnalt^ nnifiide ol the county prohibited. Clams, use of plows or machineis In digging I ">hlbited. shipment nf abalonea out of the county prohibited. ■ian Mateo— Deer. Aue. 1 U> Sept lo, (I'se ol (lc«8 not pronibited. , arket hunting prohit-li'/i). Rail. Oct. ifi to Nov 1, (Shooting from lat at high tide protut.iLed). Quail, Nov. I to Dec. 1, Santa Barbara-Deer, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail. Nov. 1 to Mar/'h 1. Dove-!. Aug, 15 to Feb, 15. Market hunting and sale of game in the county pronlblt^. Lobsters or crawfish, close season, AprU 15 to Aug, lo, shipping from county in close season prohibited. Abalones, taking, selling, having in possession and shipping from the county prohibited. Clams can not be dug till July. 1902 . , . Santa Clara— Male deer, July 15 to Oct, 15. Valley or mountain quail Nov, 1 to Feb. I. Individual bag limited to 20 birds per day. Quail pheasants and doves, purchase and sale, or shipment out of. or into the county prohibited. Wild duck, purchase and sale, or shipment out of county of ducks kiUed in the county prohibited, (in force Nov 9). , ^ ^., .^ . Santa Cruz— Shipping game from the county prohibited Shasta— Deer, July Id to Sept. i. Shipment of feathered game out of the county prohibited. Sierra- Deer. Sept. 1 to Oct, 15. Siskiyou- Shipment of feathered game out of the county prohibiten, Sonoma-Deer, July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- ants ciase season till Jan 1, 1904. Shipping game out of the county, hunting within private enclosures, prohibited. Use of nets in streams of the county prohibited. , Stanislaus— Wild ducks, dove, quail or snipe, shipment from the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer. Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Doves, July 15 to Jan. 1. Trinity— Deer, Sept, 1 to Oct. 15, Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oot. 15. Shipping game out ol the county prohibited. „.._,- i Vpnmra— Quail, any variety, Oct. 1 to Nov 1. Hunting for sale or market of quail, grouse, dove, wild duck, deer or motintain sheep prohibited, except between Oct, 10th and 15th. Yuba— Shipping ducks and quail from the county to market pro- hibited. • ■' OOToXng Events. BENCH SHOWS. Feb. 20— 23— Westminster Kennel Club. 24th annual show. New York. James Mortimer, sup't. FIELD TKIAL3. -Kentuf'ty Field Trial Association, Inaugural trials. Ky. H. D. Newcomb. seo'y, South Carolina Game Protective and Field Trial Associa- tion, Inaugujal trials S. C. W, G. Jeffords, sec'y- Jan. 2-'. 19U0— United States Field Trials Club. West Point, Miag. W. B Stafford, sec'y. . , ^ Champion Field Trials Association's aunaal trials, wes Point . Miss. (Following U. S. Trials). W. B. SUflord, sec'y. Jan 22, 1900— Pacific foast Field Trials. 17th annual trials. Bakersfield. J. E. de Ruvter. sec'y. Feb. 5. 1900~Alabama Field Trials Club. 4th annual trials. Green- vilJe T H Snencer ^-ec'y Feb. — , 19 0— Texas hield Trial Club. 4th annual trials. Tex, G. A. Chabot, sec'y-treas. Pacific Coast Field Trisla. The seventeenth annual field trials ot the Pacific Coast Field Trials Club were started on Monday morning under very pleasant auspices, and with a g3od representative attend" ance of sportsmen. The annual meeting of the club was held at 8:30 p. m ^ Wednesday, at the Southern Hotel, and the following officerg were elected: President, W, S. Tevie; First Vice-Pre-ident, J. E. Terry; Second Vice-President. W. W. Van Arsdale; Secretary-Treasurer, Albert Belz; Board of DirectorE — the above officers and C. N. Post, J. M. Kil^arif, C. E. Worden^ J. H. Schumacher and H. J. Keller. Thomas Johnson, the acting judge, was elected an honorary member of the club. The Derby was followed by the All-lged Stake, commenc. ing on Wednesday morning, particulars of which were re- ceived too late for this isiu?. The original entries in this stake were twelve in number, ten of these started with an ad- ditional Derby winner, Cuba's Z^p, entered. Peach Nugge and Verona California did not start. The Derby winner Hen Crocker's Chief, is a handsome and fltylish black, white and tan setter dtg by Iroquois Chief out of Mary Lou. Chief was whelped November 18, 1898, he has an Ao:onio head with a body and tail-sarriage strongly suggestive of the noted Ban Hill. He showed mnch intelli- gence and aho good ranging and speed characteristics in working his ground, and should, with a little more exper. ienee, make a strong bid for All- Age honors next year. The history of Chief's appearance in a field trial is rather an interesting one. S. Cbristensen, the owner of Mary Loa> his dam, desired to prove his belief that a nick between the Ben Hill and Antonio strains would develop a dog having the best charaoleriBtic3 of the blood of both — a theory that has been much thought of by English breeders and also by some of the best in this country. Lou was accordingly bred to Verona Kennels' Iroqiois Chief. When the litter was whelped, Mr. Christensen selected one puppv (since dead) for himself and set aside the other for Walter 8. Hobart E-q , firmly believing that after the dog was raised and properly trained, he would prove of such strong character and style as to induce Mr. Hobart to take an active interes. in field trial afiiirs— which sscondary theory has also had ao agreeable result founded on enthusiasm snd faith. The voung dog was turned over to W. B. Coutts and his education commenced. He was entered in the 1900 Derby and worked with the Coutts' string of dog3 near Bakers6eld prior to the trials. His trainer whilst praising his many good qualities was not over sangiiine that he had a winner in hie charge. The result proved that *'blood will tell." Mr. Hobart, when the dog was first entered, expressed his in lentioo of presenting him to his friend Henry J Crocker, E^q. He has or ered a handsome silver collar properlv inscribed and will turn Chief over to his new master. It is more than probable now that field trials will in the future have more ban passing interest to both of the gentlemen named. Iroquois Chief is by Antonio out of Can Can — Mary Lou is by Boaobay out of Picciola, the dam of Joe Cummings. Bombay, a dog Mr. Christensen owned in Washington and who has left a strong breeding infiaence in the setter circles of the North, was sired by Champion Chance out of Nellie. Picciola is by Ben Hill out of Bonselene, a Gladstone bitch who was said to have been the handsomest bitch of her time in the United States. Woodcraft, winner of second honors in the Derby, is a stylish worker of great promise. Cuba's Zap is a dog of remarkable speed and for a puppy does excellent work, although he seemed Lo be sadly off in nose daring the two-day's running. He ranges well and shows considerable judgment for a puppy one year old. THE DEBBY. The trials commenced with the Derby, the Members' Stake was originally schedoled as the initial event, but owing to the non-arrival of several of the club members who were expected to enter their dogs it was deemed expedient to commence with the Derby on Monday and postpone the running of the Members' Stake until Thursday. The draw- ing for the Derby took place at 9 o'clock A. m., b^ reason of the unavoidably late arrival of Judge Johnson. The start for the trial grounds, located on W. 8. Tevis' Stockdale Banch near Bakersfield, being made at midday. Birds were found to be plentiful and cover sofficient for the sport. The weather which had been foggy for days previous was bright and prospects go d for continned sun- shine. There was fourteen starters out of thirty-one original entries: Schley-EUa C — This pair were the first put down, the Stockdale Kennel pointer Schley being bandied by Fred Coutts and J. E. Lucas handling his pointer Ella C. Oa the cast ofi the course led up a dry creek bed half a mile before birds were found in the shape of a scattered bevy, most of them being sprinters, very little work was shown by the dogs, who seemed to be somewhat listless, owing probably to the heat, as at this hoar the weather was very warm. The dogs were taken up at 1:33 p. m. Silver Star-Negro Joe— Dr. C. E. Wilsoa*8 setter Silver Star handled by himself and N. H. Hickman's pointer Negro Joe handled by W. B. Coutts were next put down. The thick cover appeared to be an unaccustomed experience for this brace. Ttie opportunities for showing speed and range equal- ities were limited, although Negro Joe shotved to best advao. tage. Both dogs seemed to be bothered by the spectators and came in to the hant^Iers frequently. This pair was taken up at 2:22 p. m, Cuba's Zep-Loreoz> — The third heat was between Stock- dale Kennels' pointer Cuba's Z'p, handled by R. M. Dodge and Gardiner and Betten's setter Lorenzo handled by Henry Betten. The dogs worked partly on open ground and also along the timber edge, making a better showing of speed and range than was seen in the previous heats. Birds were soon found and Zep, who was steady to wing, scored a point. Immediately afterwards Lorenzo scored a staunch point and ffas steady to wing and shot. Z:'p made the third point, after this the quail were lost and the chances for scoring were minimizad. This brace developed some of the neatest work of the day. They were taken up at 2:53 P. ai. Dixie Q]een-Hen Crocker's Chief — At three o'clock the foarih brace, W. 8. Hobart's setter dog Hen Crocker's Chief, handled by Coutts,and Dr. Wilson's setter bitcb Dixie Qieen, handled by the Elko sportsman himself were cast off in an open field, both showing plenty ot style, speed and ranging qualities, especially the Chief who went wide and fast work- ing his ground excellently. Far and away thny went 'or possibly half a mile, Chief Bnally making a bevy point in a corn field holding staunchly until the birds flashed. After the flush neither dog was successful in locating a single bird; when, after the longest heat of the day they were ordered up at 3:45 P. M. Woodcraft-Bianco —The next pair put down were two setter dogp; Gardiner and Betten's Woodcraft, Batten handler, and H. H. Kerckhofi's Blanco, Coutt's having the Los Angeles dog in charge. The cast off was made on open ground which, after working for a time, proved barren of birds, the brace was then sent back to the timber where a small bevy had been marEted down bat was flashed by the spectators. Woodcraft quickly came lo a point on a single bird which he located, the bird flashed, however, before his handUr came up. He shortly followed with a second point, the bird again flashing, showing steady to wing at both times both dogs showing good breaking and excellent manners. Blanco made the next point and dropped to wing nicely showing good style and docility. At 4:40 the dogs were taken up. C. Young's Duke, Coutt's handler, and Gardiner and Bet- ten's Bonnie Gem should have run the next heat, but as Bonnie Gem was not on the gronnds, the next pair were called. Why the usual rule diFqualifying the non-appearing dog was not enforced is not known at this writing. Plutc-Pride of Ross — The brace next in order were Stock- dale Kennels' black setter dog Pluto, Dodge handler, and W, 8. Davis' setter dog Pride of Ross The youngsters developed a degree of friskioess on their debut that tried the patience of the handlers Both showed an eagerness in their work that caused several flushes which should have been pointed. The heat was a short one, the pair being ordered up at 4:45 p. M,, which closed the work for the day. Jaitoaet 27, 1900] IRlje ^veeltev mib §pgivi*tnccn* 59 Tuesday morniog, the Becond day of the trials, opened np contrarj to expectations, cold and fogey, the weather con- tinning disagreeable throaghoot the day. A start was made from the trial groands at 7 a m. Bonnie Gem-Dake— The first pair down was Gardiner and Betten's setter bitch Bonnie Gem, handled by Bbtten and C. Yoong's setter dog Dnke, Coutts handler. The brace were cast cfl at 8:30 A. ii., a bevy of birds being fonnd in a heavy growth of brash sarroonded by open fields on the Stockdale ranch near Mr. Tevis' home. Neither dog showed to advan- tage, Duke making one rather unsteady point, while both dogs made several flushes. They were shortly ordered up, this being the concluding heat of the first series. SECOND aEEIES. The difierence in weather conditions between the two days was such as to leave much to be desired in determining the qualities of the dogs, in consequence, Judge Johnson con- cluded to ruu all the dogs over again, placing the wnole lot in the second series. Silver Star-Ella E.— The first brace cast off were Dr. Wil- son's Silver Star and John E. Lucas' Ella E. Both dogs seemed to be somewhat off in nose, no particular work being shown until near the close of the heat, when Ella E. brought up on a very stylish and steady point. A email bevy was flashed by the handlers and the dogs were then ordered back to the wagon. Negro Joe-Lore nzo—N. H. Hickman's Negro Joe and Gardiner and Betten's Lorenzo were next put down on the same ground. Both showed good ranging qaslities, bat little pointing was done. The dogs were ordered up in thirty minutes, Joe coming to point in the high weeds befofg reaching his handler; the point being made after time wag called, was not allowed. Cuba's Zap-Hen Crocker's Chief. The third pair cast off. Stockdale Kennels' Cuba's Zap and W. 8. Hobart's Hen Crocker's Chief, started on open ground, working across a road into an orchard, where a fine bevy of birds was dis. cover, d. This is a splendid brace of dogs and should be tie&rd from again in future trials. Some of the neatest work shown daring the day was developed. The birds were fol- lowed across a ditch into a nursery, into which neither judge nor handlers could go, each dog making several good points in that cover. The dogs were then brought hack to open ground and performed excellently well in an adjacent vin- yard. Tne pair were taken op after being down jast thirty- eight minutes. Dixie Queen-Bianco — Dr. Wilson's Dixie Queen and H. H. Kerchoff's Blanco were the next pair put down. They started off in the vineyard showing speed and style and worked through into the orchard where the birds had been first discovered, Dixie Qaeen m«iking a steady point on a pair of birds lying close together. Pride of Ross— Woodcraft— Gardiner & Betten's Wood- craft and W. S. Davis' Pride of Ross were next put down but ran a short and rather unsatisfactory heat, as hut few birds were found. Roas, however, achieved the distinction of pointing a Mongolian pheasant, a number of which have been turned out by Mr. Tevis of the Stockdale Ranch. An opportune halt for luncheon was then called after which a heat was made through the Stockdale grounds by a Dumber of men, a large bevy of bevy of birds being driven oat to and scattered in the nearby open fields and garden a ebort distance from the house. Pinto-Bonnie Gen — The first brace pot down in the after- noon was Stockdale Kennels' Pluto and Gardiner and Betten's Bonnie Gem. This bea' did not develop much point work on single birds, Gem making a stylish point which Pluto passed unnoticed. Schley-Duke — The final heat of the second series occu- pied but ten minutes and was between Stockdale Kennels' Schley and C. Young's Duke. THIBD SERIES, Negro Joe-Cuba's Zap — The only pair put down in this series were N. H. Hickman's Negro Joe and Stockdale Ken- nels' Coba's Z?p, both pointers. Each dog ranged well and had plenty of ppeed, but was apparently unaccustomed to hunting in the open, and flushed birds constantly which should have been pointed. Z^p's work was not equal to that of Monday or of the work done in the morning heat. Eich pointed several times on rabbi's, but Zep made a stanch point CD birds just before they were sent back to the wagons. FINAL. Judge Johnson called for Hobart's Hen Crocker's Chief and Gardiner & Betten's Woodcraft. Not until Ihat time did the spectators get a line on what his decision might be but it was evident from the way he paired off the dogs that Chief and Woodcraft would run for first and second place. The ground selected for the last heat was in the open fields, near where the first brace had been put down in the morniog, and it was not long until birds were located. Each of the puppies did very creditable work. They were down less than a half hour when the judge called them up, thus ending the heat and the Derby, His decision was as follows: Hen Crocker's Chief, first; Woodcraft, second; Cuba's Zep third. SDilMABY. Bakkbsfield, Cal.. Jan. 22. 1900.— Pacific Coast Field Trial Club's seventeenth annual trials. The Derby — For pointere and aettexs whelped on or after January 1, 1898. Entrance $10, $10 additional to start. Thirty-one entries, fourteen starters (ten setters, four pointers). I. Schley— Stocfedale Kennels' lemon and white pointer dog (Alec C — Flora C) with Ella E— J E i,aca5' liver aod white pointer bitch (Alec C— Co raj. Silver Star— Dr C E Wilson's black, white and tao setter do? (.Star light— Ch Stlverplale) with — Negrj Joe— N H HIctaian'3 blacfe pointer dog (BlacK Bart— FaQnetCe). Cnba'a Z-p - Stootdale Kennpls' black and tan pointer dog (Cnba of Kenwood — Jaqalna) wich Lore' zo — Tardinpr and Betten's orange and white setter dog (Ch Coant Gladstone IV— Saver G). Hen C -acker's Chi-f—WS Hobart's black, white and tan setter dog (Iroqaoi^ Chief— Mary Lon) — with Dixie QaecQ—Dr C E Wilson's black, while and tan setter bitch i Sam Weiler— Flashlight). Blanco— H H KercfchoEPs white set'er dog (Mercury— Sweetheart's Last) — with Woodcraft— '-iardlner and Betten's oraogf and white setter dog tCh Coaut Gladstone — over U ). Plato— Stockdale Kennels' black setter dog (.The Laird— Phoebe) wirn — Pride of Rosa— W S Davis" black, white and tan setter dog(ChCinciuQatu3 Pride— Flora W).| Base— C Young's black, white and tan setter dog ( Lake— Dolly Wil- son") with — Bonnie Hem- Gardl'ier ana Betten's blae belion setier bitch CCh Count Gladstone IV— Saver G). She was purchased by Mr. Williamson in April. 1896 being in whelp to Harwick and since was bred to Ch. Count Gladstone JV. As a dam her record is a notable one. The performances of Dave Earl, Albert Lang, Lady's Count, Count Danstone, Uocle B., Count Ladyatone and Lady's Count Gladstone will testify to her high class qualities Her sire and dam and all four of her grandparents were field trial winners— 3 pedigree unequalled by any other field trial winner, with but one exception, Dan Burgess, a litter brother. Dan's Lady was by Dan Gladstone (Ch Gladstone— Ch. Sue) oat of Lily Bnrgebs(Ch, Gath's Mark— Esther). RelUy's Yellow Dog. j Blanco with Dixie Queen I Woodcral wiih Pride of Boss Ella E with Silver Star. Negm Jo* with l.orenzo Cuba's Zep with Hen Crocker's j Piuto with Bouole Gem Chief I Schley with Dnke HI. Coba's Zep with Xegro Joe. rv. Hen Crocker's chipf with Woodcraft. RESULT. First, Hen Crocker's Chief; second, Woodcraft; third, Cuba's Zep. JDOINGS IN DOGDOM. W. J. P. Strachan, it is reported, contemplates locating his kennels in Contra Costa count? at a point near Walnut creek. In selecting a Pomeranian puppy which breed is on the boom at present, it has been suggested by an experienced fancier, that one sbould take the hardest coated, largest boned and longest headed puppy. Champion King Menelek seems to be in continnoas de mand as a sire. The prepotency of this grand St. Bernard 'S remarkable. One litter after another showing the influences of the sire in quality and vitality with a clocklike regularity that is being closely observed by St. Bernard fanciers. W. H. McFee of Los Angeles who has heretofore been an ardent fox terrier admirer has recentW disposed of his re- maining representative of the noted Los Angeles kennels, Blemton Spinaway (Ch, Blemlon Victor II — Spinster) to W. R. Murphy, a fellow townsman. Mr. McFee will devote his future attention to Yorkshires. The crack red cocker spaniel -Bed Mack, owned bv Mr. Geo. Douglas, is dead, the victim of wanton injury at the handa of an. inferior human brute. Bed Mack was sired bv the well known sire of reds, Red Leo, out of Jessie by Bronte by Brant, and was as popular in the stud as he was a favorite in the show ring, where in hot competition he won the fnllow- ing first prizes: Ist. Ooen red class, Brooklyn, 1897; lat Junior, New York, 1S98; 1st Junior, Kansas City, 1898; 1st Challenge, Toronto Fox Terrier Show; Ist Open dogs, Industrial Dog Show, Toronto, 1898; 1st Open, New York; 1st Open, Grand Rapida; 1st Open, Chicago; 1st Open, Piits- burg; Ist Open, Cincinnati; lat Open, Baltimore; special for best red stud and one of his get; also, special for best Red Cocker, dog or bitch, in the show, New York, 1899, During his whole career as a show cocker, he onlj met defeat once. R. H. Ronntree, the genial secretary of the Pacific Ball Terrier Club, has somewhat reluctantly parted with his bench show winning dog Tabasco to Mr. A. C. Luck, a Nevada mining expert, who took such a fancy to Tabasco that he made the price an object and has now domiciled the bull terrier in Austin for the time being. Mr. Ronntree has his optics turned eastward and promi es to soon be in possession of another dog that will be a high class one in every respect. He purchased a five months' old dog puppy from Mr. T. C. M. Collins a few days ago that is a promising young phenomenon in bead type and expression and also showing a quality of bull terrier character that is surprising in so young a dog. The pup is out of a litter by Admiral ex Woodcote Baroness. Admiral is by Champion Crisp ex Torpedo, a Utter sister of Tommv fickle. Wood- cote Baroness is by that good dog Woodcote Venom oat of Miss Dinah by Bendigo ex Lady Dinah. Death of Dan's Lady. Mr. G. G. Williamson of Muncie, Ind., announces the death of his famous English setter Dan's Lady on December 10, 1899. This great field trial winner and grand brood bitch was a black, white and tan, was whelped May 14, 1S91, in the Blue Ridge Kennels aad was purchased when a puppy from them by Mr. Theodore Goodman of Terra Haute, Ind. who developed her and first ran her in field trials, she com' piecing her Geld trial career under his ownership. She wa trained and run in all her races by J. H. Johnson, Carlisle Ind , starting five times and being io the money each trip' She won the Setter Derby and afterwards the Absolute Stake at the trials of the American Field Trial Club, Columbus, Ind., November 18, 1892. The All-Age Stake, United States trails, Bicknell, lod , November 10, 1893. She divided third honors in the Alt-Age at the same club's trials in 1894. In 1895, she was placed fifth in the All-Aged Slake, United S ates club's Winter trials. That Dan's Lady bad superior field trial qualities is shown by her being placed over some of the best of her time, among them Cb. Connt Gladstone IV., Betty S , Allene, Gleam's Sport, Gleam's Pink, Eoeene T., Minnie T., Topsy's Rod, LiUlan Buaeell, Misg Baby and Bessie Shoape. He was a young physician, says Wennilz Dunne, with an office in the poorer quarter of his city, a good deal of leisure on his hands, and a yoathfal desire to do good. So when the Reillys, who lived around the corner in a shanty which had never seen better days, moved out of the neighborhood leaving their yellow dog behind, the doctor said it was a mean shame and called the dog into his office and patted him on the head. One such call was enough to make a yellow dog who was ased to living out of a garbage box firm in the belief that he had found a friend. With July came the time for the young physician to take his annual vacation — annual because he meant it bo, counting this as the first. He explained this to the druggist whose prescription blanks be used, when he used any. And the druggist said: "Say, did you notice the council passed an ordinance last night about shooting all unmuzzled dogs fotmd on the street?" He said this because wherever the young doctor was, there, too, was Reilly's yellow dog. "The annual rabies scare is on," said the doctor, with all the medical man's scorn of hydrophobia. "I expect the Eeilly dog will have to go," observed the druggist. The doctor put his hand in his pocket and jingled a quarter against a half. "No, he won't" came in a decisive tone; "I like that dog, I'm going to get a mnzzle for him myself and put it on before I leave," and his heart expanded as only the prospect of committing a good action can cause it to expand. When the young physician returned from his vacation he was surprised to observe that there was a sneer behind the smile with which the druggist greeted him. This was ill- befitting the meeting of friends. Something made him think of Reilly's dog. "Where's the dog?" he suddenly asked. The druggist grinned. Then he asked : "Say, did yon ask any one to take that muzzle off once in awhile and feed him while you were gone?" The doctor's face fell. *'No," he said, "I forgot that. Where, where is he? " he faltered. "Sanaage now," said the druggist, turning away to wait on a customer. In a few minutes he came back. 'That's the way you blamed philanthropists always do things." he said, savagely, "I'll be blessed if I don't think people and things would get along a lot better nithout you.'* The doctor looked glum. "There'e something in what you say," he admitted, humbly, "but physicians and philan- thropists have to get their experience, somehow." Kennel Aegrlstry. VMtB, Sales, Whelpa and Names Claimed published In tWa coluinu free of charge. Please use the following form : VISITd. Lawrence Dunn's Irish water ppaniel bitch Bessie D- (Dan C— Ch. Nora W.) to W. H, Williams' Ch. Dan Ma- loney (imp Masha — Biddy Malone) January 18, 1900. Gus Pe ers' cocker spaniel bitch Nellie Abbott (Jumie H. — Jet Ford) to Plumeria Cocker Kennels' Champioa Viscount (Ch. Picpania — Tootsie) January 16, 1900. Plumeria Cocker Kennels' cocker spaniel bitch Pmmeria Princess (Ch. Visconnt— Oabside Triloy) to same owners Plumeria Oyes (Ch Viscount— Omo Girl) January 20. 1800. Mrs. J G. Sterlings's cocker ':paDiel bitch Babv (imp. Balmore CasUe — imp. Alma) to Plumeria Cocker Kennels' Champion Viscount (Ch. Picpania— Tootsie) January 22, 1900. Mrs J. L. Lewis' rough coat St. Bernard bifch Lady Alice R. (Ch, California Bernardc — Princess Royal) to Mrs. C G. Saxe's Champion King Menelek (Reglov — £mpresa Frances), January 25, 1900. SALE3. R, H. Ronntree sold the bull terrier dog Tabasco (Ch. Harper Whiskey — Daisy Belle) to A, C. Luck (Austin, Nev.) January 17, 1900. T. C. M. Collins sold a bull terrier drg puppy (Admiral — Woodcote Baroness) to R. H. Ronntree, January 17, 1900. WHELP3. J. B. Martin's (San Francisco, Cal ) fox terrier bitch Champion Golden Jewel (Blemton Roefer — Ch. Blemton Brilliant) whelped December 31, 3899, five poppies — 3 dogs — to same owners' Aldon Swagger (Ch. D'Orsay — Dusky Pearl). J. A. Sargent's (Sargents, Cal) fox terrier bitch Coquetle (Blemton Reefer — Vicioria Caprice) whelped Jaouaiy — , 1900, four puppies— 2 dogs— to J, B. Martin's Aldon Swaggger (Ch. D'Orsay — Dasky Pearl). J. L. CunDiDgham sold a Great Dane bitch puppy bj King R — Priccpss Degmar to Mrs, Trogniiz (San Diego) January 25, 1900- J. L. Cunniogham sold a Great Dane dog puppy bv King R — Princess Dagmar to Graham E. Babcock ^i^ December 23, 1899. 60 ®^e ^veeitev tmi> §p0vt»tttcm* [Jakcaht 27, 1900 THE FARM. A Simple Way to Test Seeds. Testing eeeda on the farm is snch a highly satiBfactory practice that, having tried it once by a good method, it is likely to become an establiehed feature. Nothing can be more vexatioas then to carelQlly manare and pre- pare a piece of groand for some particalar crop, plant the seed just at the right time and in the right manner, and then, after waiting a reasonable time finally discover that poor seed has been procured in the beginning and that only a part of it has come up. Experi- ence like this can be avoided by seed testingi which is in reality a very simple thing, and requires absolutely no outlay of money. In the first place, seed should be procured early in the season, to allow plenty of time to return it and procure other seed, in case it is found to be poor. All the apparatus necessary for ordinary testing of the germinating powers of seeds is a tin pan, like a cake or bread pan, a little cotton cloth or shee'ing and a dozen or eo sticks, long enough to reach across the short way of the pan. Two little headless brads can be driven into each stick, which should have Equare edges so as to rest steadily on the pan, and on these pine pieces of cloth can be hooked at the four corners. These cloths or bags should have a strip sewed at the bottom which will reach to the bottom of the pan, while the bag itself, in the bottom of which are placed the seeds, is midway the depth of the pan. Water should be placed in the pan, but not enough to reach the seeds; the? will be moistened by water drawn up by the lower strip or wick. The pan ihould be kept in as even a tem- perature as possible, rangirg from 65 to 85 degrees. Only one kind of seed should be placed in each bag and a certain number of these seeds should be counted but when so placed and a record kept on an accompanying elip. After the seeds have been given suffi- cient time to sprout, they ahnald be counted and the percentage of the good seed reckoned The work takes comparatively little time and will be found very interesting. For instance take a test of alfalfa seed; in extracting a sample, the seed should be thoroughly mixed and stirred and tbec a pinch taken at random and, say fifty or a 100 seeds counted out and placed in the bag, where they may remain for ten days. Many of them, however, will sprout before the expiration of that period and these should be removed and a record kept of them. Some seeds of course start more eaeily than other kinds. The following periods may be stated as the limits required for the germination of good seed of the kinds named : For cereals, peas, beans, vetches, sutiflower, buckwheat, alfalfa, corn and cow peas, ten days: for serradelia, beet balls, rye grasses, timotfcy, tobacco, and other feed and vegetable seeds, fourteen davs. grass seeds are slow to start, and for all grasses except rye and timothy, from twenty to twenty eight davs are required. Kentucky bluegrasa and Bermuda grass are very slow to start. If the seeds are good and fresh, most of them will sprout in less than half the time allowed for the test. It is easeotial, of course, to see that there is never lack of moisture for the seeds and that the cloths are never al- lowed to become dry. It is also advisable to soak the seeds during the first ten hours by putting enough water in the pan to touch the bottoms of the bage; this will hasten the ger- minating process, but too much wettiug will tend to spoil the seeds — G E.Mitchell. Practical Poultry Points, In this way some strains of pure bred fowl may have been so kept and managed that they produce a lees number of eggs in a year than they would under better conditions, and as the chickens inherit the propensities of tb parent and the grandparents they deteriorate in productiveness as much as a herd of dairy cattle would if kept in such a way that they were not up to their standard in milk pro- duction. But because certain strains under this man- agement do not produce many eggs, it doeg not disprove the statement with which we be- gan. Place the pure bred hens and chickens under the care of a good feeder, and in three generations they can be made to produce more eggs than can be produced by any cross-bred or scrub-bred fowl. By selection of eggs from the best layers among the^, this can be brought about, and the poultry keeper who expects to grow chickens next spring should begin this winter to feed his hens for egs production, and should watch them to see which to save eggs from for hatching. We have never attained the 20 dozen a year mark, and never expect to, for we cannot devote our time to the poultry yard, but we believe it to be possible and desirable and think it possible without losing any of the fancy points called for by the poultry standard, though it might take a longer time if we tried to combine the fancy points and the egg production at ihe same time than it would if we only selected the best layers without regard to the mark, ings, as it would limit our number to select from. nor was the milk and butter used in a large familv, nor skim milk and buttermilk fed to calves and hogs, flgured up. Mr. Smith now milks from 16 to 22 reg- istered Jerseys. He has studied rations verj closely, and come to the conclusion that a mixture of four parts bran and shorts to one part corn meal, makes as good a dairy feed as he has tried' m As a result of the meeting of the National Dairymen's Uaion held at Chicago, Repre- eentative Towney of Minnesota has intro- duced the following resolaiion in (CongresE: 'Whereas, there was manufactured in the United States daring the fiscal year endine June 30. 1899,83141,080 pounds or 41,750 tons of oleomargirine, being an increase in produc'ion over the Secal year ended June 30 1899, of 25 634,445 pounds, and, the man- ufacture and sale of oleomargarine, colored as butter, is probihiied by law in thirty-three States of the Uaion, now, therefore. Be it re- solved, that the secretary of the treasury be and he is hereby requested to furnish to the Souse of Kepresentalives information as to the particular States in which oleomargarine is shipped and distributed by the producers, the amount in pounds shipped or distribaied ia each State and also, the number of liceuEes i-sued to persons in the several States for the manufacture or salp, either by wholesale or retail, of oleomargarine, stating the number of such licenses issued to persons in each State." The information called for by the resolution is desired by the dairymen as a preparation for their struggle for a modifica- 'ion of the oleomarearine law. Hold the Oow to a Good Age. The pure bred hen will usually lay more eggs than any cross of the same breed, and many more than the scrub hen with a mix- ure of a half dozen difl'erent breeds in her makeup. If she does nut it is the fault of the one who cares for her. Some breeders really know more about the markin. s of the feathers and shape of the comb than they do about feeding their poultry, and they care more about having theee points just right than they do aboDt the nuiober of eggs they re" ceive. yf they can get eggs in the spring wher J' ey are wanted for batching, they are cc'^irL id with that. We do not agree with the notion that every cow should be forced and run through as quickly as possible and then discarded. Kather, we say, get a good cow and then take measures to keep her in good paying shape as long ae possible. Cows twelve to fifteen years old often do as well or better than younger ones. We have a cow fally fifteen years old which gives as much milk now ae she ever did. Ii does not irjore a cow to feed her well, even with a rich ration, if ibis is done in a rational manner. It is not the use cf a cow to her full capacity which destroys, bat rather abuse by unwise feeding and handiicg Ws believe that almost any good cow, rightly managed, will yield well nigh her full qaao tity and quality of milk up to the age of frou) six to eieot yeirt? It takes two or three years after she first comes to get the heifer up to her full capacity. Therefi.re we should keep her as long as we can profitably when she gets to be a mature cow, and not be pos- eseed of the false idea that a cow should be gotten rid of while she is yet in her prime. < ontinually making unnecessary changes in the personnel of the dairy cows occasions many troubles and annoyances that may just as well be saved. POP ^AT P ^OUR YEAR OLD COLT by 1 viv o/i-UL* Dexlerwood out ot Abbess by Joliet, son of Nutwood Is a baDdsocoe bay with black points, stands 15.3 and weighs about 1000 pouQfJs. Is welt broke, biud aod gentle, a square trotter and trotted a quarter in 40 geconds as a > ear- line. Never trained. This is a splendid pro pect and ought to be in the bands of some one who would develop bim For B&le solely for tbe reason that.the owner has no time to devote '« him. Apply to or addre>^8, Dr. R. T. LEANER. 703 Market Street, San Francisco. To Horse Owners. Millard F. Sanders has located at Pleasanton, where he will conduct a first class training stable Gentlemen having colts or horses they wish devel oped for sale or racing porposes can be accommo- dated. Correspondence solicited. SMITHS CASH STORE Palace Hotel Suppef Room The moderate charges, de- lightful orchestral concerts and the undoubted luxury are the attributes that make the new Supper Room at the Palace Hotel the favorite place for after theatre parties. Open ever}' evening (Sundays excepted) from 9:30 to 12 o'clock. Entrance from main office and grand court^ JOHN C. KIRKPATRICK, Manager. For Sale ONE BtACK FIT.I.T bv Geo, Oexter a;lS 1-3. (A full sister to Telephone 2 :2i% ) TWO TBKEE TEAR OtD COLTS by Waldsteiu out of mares by >oonday JO.OCO. ONE THREE YEAR OtO COI-T by Waldsteiaoutof a Monroe Chief mare. Apply to or address BDCKMANN AND CARRAGHER, Saddle Rock Re^itaiirant, isacramento, Cal. The Profits of a Dairy Herd. W. 8. Smith, Zionsville, Ind., a breeder of Jersey; cattle and a dairyman who ni'ikes buiter, receives 30 cents a pound eight months in the year and 25 cents for foar months. He keeps accnrate record of his cowa' work. One year he milked ten cows, two of them young (second calves), balance in their prime His receipts for bailer sold that year were $76 20 per cow. No accounc was taken of the iocreape. conpistine of (en calvef: Tb u I i ai iciiable uud ittrgeat mail order uuuse. Ast lor Catalogue, free. I CuttUfiN & SONS, Agents, 35-g7 Market St., near the Ferry. J San Francisco, Cal. gii»iiiiinnimiiininiiinnnini.iuniiiiMmiainimiin£jfc^^^^j^t,,l^l,^^^j^j^j^,,^,^^ = Your stable is not complete withoat Quinn's = Ointment. An infallible cure for all ordi- 5 - - J^^ - ^^^ horse afflictions. Follow the example ? svJ^^^t'TVy , >Kr ^^^^^^ ®^^ ^y ^^ leading horsemen of the world and C = ■^^^^^^^^■MXr ^^.^^^^^ = your stable shelf will always hold a bottle of > u's \ (Juinn's Ointment A. Ii. Thomas, Supt. Canton Farm, Joliet, HI., remarks, "\ enclose yon amount for sLi bottles of Quinn's Ointment. After one year's trial must confess it does all yon claim for _ it." For Curbs, Splints, Spavins, Windpaffa or Baaches, I Price I1.50. I ^old by all Druggists or sent by 5 miiil. I W. B. EDDY & CO., Whitehall, N. Y. "TrJiiiiirniiiiiiniiiiiiiP RUINART STOCK FARM Beltane, Sonoma Connty, Cal. TARCOOLA, PEIMROSE, RUINAET-ThorougMred Stallions. Will Stand the Season at Ruinart Stock Farm. fw rstoekwell 3., The Marqois 2.. i Cimyelli 2 . Z*^ LSpa 3„ fLeamington 14.. LSatanella 3... :1 King cf the Riog 3..^ f Ace of Clubs 8.. (.Rose de Florence 3.. Ebnr ,B LMUk8:pl3 J (^*°°er of rjood' *■ ^ < wood Cup, 2 milts 140 LMeid of the Mill 12„ Tarcfwla wne winner of the MeloourneCnp worth ?.jO.OOO, alai) of olher great races. It will be seen at a glance ibat his pedigree U fwirlv biistlini; wi'h'^irft IJgureB accoroiDg to the Bruce Lowe system within the nret four removes. Service fee 850. ( The Baron 2\ \ Pocahontas 3 j Touchstone 1 4 \ Brocade 2 J Faueh-a-Ballagh 11 I Dau. oi; Pantaloon 14 \ Newminster 8 ( Flighty 3 ( ?:tockwell 3 \ IrjEh Queen 8 I KlTTing Dutchman 3 ) Boarding School aiiss 3 S The Premier 4 ) Dinah \ Rosy O' Moore I Mary Anne 12 And so on to the O'd Montagne Mare, the fmn- ily ol the great Eclipse. PRIMROSE by imp. St. Blaise f°erby winner and sold at •^ auction for $100,000). 3st dam Wood Violet by imp. The 111 Used; 2(i dam Woodbine by Censor or Kentuety; 3d dam Flear des Champs by Newminster; and so on to Layton Barb Mare. Stnd Service 850, BEST OF PASTURAGE Green Feed throughout the Year. "Alfilleree." Egyptian Corn. Sorghum and other summer crops in abun- dance Best of care taken of bmndmares and horces in training Paddocbs of one two and thiee acres for SraMions. Boi 'ta'ls and Rnce Track for the use of ihnse deiinni; to train. Horses shipped direct to Farm from Emeiyville and Sao Francisco. For terms apply to R. PORTER ASH£, 328 Montgomery Street San Francisco. Koomg 502-505 Safe Deposit Building. Jantakt 19001 0Mti5 ^veettev axw ^^snttmccn* 61 WESTCHESTER RACING ASSOCIATION. Events to close Midnight of Tuesday, Feb. 6 h. To be run in May, 1900, at Morris Park, New York. GAIETY— Fillies, two years old; conditioa, SIOOO added. Half a mile. bouquet—Two yearsold- Seliog. SitOO added. Five farlongs. tAUKEATB— Two years old; condition. 8I?00 added- Five furlongs. ILARCHMON'T-Tbreeyearsold. Maidens. §ICOO added- Seven furlongs. BATCHESTEK— Tbree veare old. yon-winners of glOOO. CoudlCions. SlOdadded. AVitliers Mile. VAI* XEST— Three years o d. ^ellioff. SICOO added Six aud a half furlongs. POCANTICO HANDIC-iP— Three years old. S1200 adled. Mile and a sixteenth. METROPOLITAX HANDICAP— Three and npward. SiOOOaddea. TVithers Mile. HARI-EM: —Three and upward. Selling. SIOOO added- Withers 3Iile. TOBOGGAN HANDICAP— Three and npward- $1000 added. Eclipse Conrse. NEW ROCHELLE HANDICAP— Three and apward. 8iOJO added. Seven furIong«. HIGH WEir.HT SEBIAi: HANDICAPS— Three and upward. CKOTONA—SLOCO added. Sis furlongs. CLAREMONT-SIOOO added. Sis and a half furlongs. VAN COKTLANDT— SIOOO added. Seven furlongs. Note— Entrance. 5^30 each for the three races. AMATEUR CUF^rhree and npward. Selling-. 40 !bs. above the s^alp. Gentlemen riders. SIOOO added. "Withers Mile. STEEPLECHASES AND HURDLE R.\CES. ST. NICHOLAS HURDLE— Condition. SqOO ad'ieil. Mile and a half, six hurdles. KNTCKERBitCKEK HURDLE H.ANOI- CAF — S^ 0 added Mile and three-quar- ter*, seven hurdles. MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE— Condition, ?600 added Ahout two miles. NEW YORK STE t- PLECHASE— Condition, $750 addc'i. About two miles. INTEKN.ATIONAL STEEPTECHASE HANDIC AP— S10«0 added About two miles and a half. For Sale Sired by the Greatest Son of George Wilfecs. Dam b7 ihe Greatest Living Sire. RED NUTTLE No. 3a,35T. Bay stallion, foaled May, 1893. Sired by the mighty Red Wikes Dam N'ntiia {dam of Bed Nut- lling 2:1132) by Nutwood, the ting of lirioe trotline sires; second dam Hildegarde by Harold 413, sire of Maud s. 2AS3.X. etc ; third dam Beisy Irotwood by Idol 177 (son of Mambrino Cbief) : fourth dam Pilotta by GIhseow'b Piioi (son of Pilot Jr 12); fifth dam Dairy Maid by Vermout Black Hawk -5, etc. Price reasonable. For farther particnlars address W^ILD FLOWED STOCK FARM, Conejo, Fresno Co., Cal For Sale. One of the finest BREWSTER VICTORIAS; alio elegant Brewster Family Carriage; also one very handEome ronpe. All in first class condition. Apply at 1011 Sutter St.,. F. S 60QD YOUNG ROADSTERS FOR SALE. On account ol the scarcity of cars I find it impoa- sible to take all the horses in my string at Gllroy to ^ew York, and have a lew well broke, sound and handsome young road&terB for sale here. For pricea apply toorcallon BUDD DOBLE, Gllroy, Cal, Events to close February 6th, to be run in October, 1900. mentary Entry to close August 15th. Suppie= NURSERY HANDICAP— Two year olds. S2£00 I added. Eclipse Course. CHAMPAGNE— Two years old. Condition, SlcOO added. Seven furlongs. W^HITE PLAINS HANDICAP— Two years old. $iOCO added. Eclipse Conrse. JEROME HANDICAP— Threeyears old. SlcOO added. Mile and a qnarter. MUNICIPAL HANDICAP— Tbree and np- ward. 32500 added Mile and three-qnar- ter3. MORRIS PARK HANDICAP -Three and up- ward- S3000 added. l-wo miles and a qnartpr. MANHATT VN HANDICAP-All ages. 31500 added. Eclipse Course. Otherevents for two-Tear:old3. three-year-olds, three and npward and fir all ages, will be dnty an- noanced to be run at the Autumn meeting to close -ingnst 15th. I'.-OO. PLEASANTON Training Track Association. I The following list of horsea trained and developed on the track together with records obtained, will speak forcibly aa to the great advantages offered to the patrons of the track, no records over 2:1 ; being included. Washington Jockey Club. Handicap to close February 6th. To be run in April at Bennings, Washington, D. C. BENNINGS SPRING HANDICAPS, to be mn on the first and last days of the meeting. By EutKcription of 810 each, whicb snail eDiiiie the entry to start in the First and rfecond Handicaps ou payment of the additional starting fee of $J0 each. FIRST BENNINGS SPRING HANDICAP~?700 added. Six furlongs. SBCOND BENNTNGS SPRING HANDICAP— SIOOO added. Seven farlongs. NoncE — To owners and trainers. The ovemisht programme'* will inclade races for two-year-olds and three-year-olds, also steeplechases and hurdle races, the conditiops of which will be aimiiar to those that have heretofore closed in February. For entry blanks, address the office of the Bbeedee and Spoetsit an. H G. CRICKMORE, Clerk of the Course, 173 Fifth Avenue. New York, N. Y, This track, celebrated all over the State as much for its splendid condition, despite all the changes of weather, as for its superb climate, has passed into new hands. Two hundred splendid new box staHs have been erected and the most thorough system of water laid on, conveying water to all stalls. The track itself has been thor- oughly overhauled and put in to the best shape pos- sible. The association is now ready to receive horses. SEARCHLIGHT, 3:03 1-4. ANACOVD.4, 2:03 1-4. CbampioD padnK gelding of the world to date. DIRECTtY, 3:03 1-4. Two year old record champion, 2:07% Three year old record champion, 2KI7. ALIX, 2 :03 3-4. Champion mare, champion race record of the world for three heats. 2.-06i4.2:05J4,2:05K. FLYING JIB, 2:04. l.oOlii to pole AZOTE. 3:04 3-4. Champion gelding of the world to date. DIBECTITM, 2:05 1-4. Champion stallion of the world to date. DIRECT, 2:05 1-2. Ctmmpion pacer of bis time KLAT.VWAH, 3 :05 1-2. Three year old. LENA N., 3:05 1-3. Champion pacing mare of 1893. CONEY, 2:07 3-4. DIONE, 2:09 1-4. DIABLO. 2:09 1-4. Asa four year old. CRICKET, 2:10. Record for pacing mare at that time. LITTLE ALBERT, 3:10. SAN PEDRO, 3:io. Winnerof threeraceaandSCOOOinone week. GOLD LEAF, 2:11. Champion thiee year old of her time. TENUS II, 3:11 1-4. OWYHEE, 2:11 1-4. MONTSARS, 3:11 1-4. As a three year old. CALYLE CARNE, 2:11 3-4. MARGARET S., 2:12. Winner of last Horseman's Great Ex- pectation Stakes, SIO.OOO in coin end a $200 cup. Address C. B. CHARLESWORTH, Pleasanton, Alameda County, Cal. RENTALS— S2 per montfa. Special lar^e t>oxesfor stads. etc., twenty-five feet long, S3 per muuth. Board, etc., for men, 816 per month TO OR BUY SELL A HORSE, Come to the oflBce of the Beeedeb and Spoetsman, register your wants and place an 5 advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with leas expense than by any other method. Do You Want a Camera? Takes a Picture 4xS The Gem Poco FOR THREE NEW SUBSCRIBERS TO THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE GEM POCO is a 4x5 camera, constructed with a universal or fixed focus lens that will take a picture clear and sharp at the outer edge as well as at the center This was deemed an impossibility until last season, when the GEM POCO demonstrated that it could be done. And yet no others have succeeded in obtaining this much desired result It is covered with fine Morocco grain leather, has leather handle, two tripod plates, and two large brilliant oblong view finders, made in proportion to the plate, which insures the correct position of the views. It is equipped with a newly discovered fixed focus GEM lens, constructed on an entirelv new principle,' giving a great depth of focus, cutting the plates clear and sharp to their full size, together with rotary diaphragm with three apertures, Rochester safety shutter arranged for time or instantaeous expos- ures, and speed regulator. As all working parts are made fiush with the camera box, there ia no possi- bility of their becoming broken or getting out of order. Any one sending us three new j'early subscribers, accompanied by the cash ($9.00), will be sent a GEM POCO. If you intend to get up a club, send for sample copies, to be used in canvassing, or send us a list of names of people you intend to see, and sample copies will be sent to them from this office. BEEEDER AND SPORTSMAN 22-24 Geary Street ... San Francisco, Cal. P. S.-The Net Price of This Camera is $5, and Will be Furnished for that Amount in Gash. 62 ffCije ^veexiev mitr ^ixvt»tnim* [Januabt 27, 1900 THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, CAL. (Property of John Paeeott, Esq.) Imp. Hackney Stallion Green's Kufus 68 m) Will serve a limited number of approved mares season 1900 FEE = " - $75. Keductions made for two or more mares. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (No. 1679). BREED TO A GREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. Sire of Pbcebe Wilkes 2:C8J4 Tommy Uc 2:lli^ New Era 2:13 Sibyl 8 2:16^ Salvi'le 2:17K Kocker 2:11^ 0ArliDe Wilkes 2:lli4# Aeroplane 2:16!^ Grand George... 2:18 J. F. Haneon 2:19>^ Brown Bets 2:24^ And 19 others better than 2:30, and s producinfr sons andS producing danghters. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES, by George Wilkes 2:22, dam Mag Lock, by American Star; second dam Lady Irwin (grandam of Lumps 2:21). by Hambletonian 10; third dam Daughter ot Roe's Ab- dallah Chief. SEASON OF 1900 $50. Usual return privilege: excellent pasturage and best of care taken of mares, $i per month, at Green Meadow Farm, Address R. L MOORHEAD, , Green Meadow Parm, Santa Clara, Cal DIBECT21051-2 Directum Kelly, 2:08 1-4: Directly - - - 2:031-4 Miss Margaret - 2:11 1-2 Ed B. Young - - 2:11 1-4 I Direct - - - - 2:13 Miss Beatrice - 2:13 1-4 titd 13 other Siacdard Trotters and Pacers Terms, $100 the Season Is now in the slnd at KEATING'S STABLES at Pleasanton, California track. Excellent pasturage and the best of care taten of mares in any manner that owners ^may deeire at reasonable rates. Apply to THOMAS E.KEATIKG, Pleasanton, Gal. -^ Sulkies Built to Order! REPAIRED AND CONVERTED. Iiined ap to ran perfect when strapped to horse. 0T7E SPECIALTY ^SULKIES TO RENT-^ We BUT and sell Secokdhand Suleibb. W. J. KSKXEY, Blheman, 531 Valencia St.. neae16th "THE SEARCHLI6HT" Thos. B. Murphy Scientific Farrier, TROTTING, ROAD ANO PLAIN SHOEING. ... 33 Golden Gate Avenue . . . Branch Shop— Keating'sTrainingStables, Pleas- anton, Cal. All work guaranteed. Telephone Folsom 871. BAYSWATER WILKES Sire of KELLY BRIQQS 2:10 1=2. Will Make the Season of 1900 at Winters, Yolo Co., Cal. SABLE W'LKES 2118, liIs sire, is the site of 32 standard performers, including Oro Wilkes 2:11, and is by Guy WiU-s 2:15^^ (sire of Fred Kohl 2:07*4, Hulda 2m% and 58 others in 2:30), by Geo. Wilkes 2:22, sire of 83 standard performers. FANNY BAYSWATER, his "3am, is a thoroughbred mare by Bayswater and is the dam of Senator L. 2:23^, tfonr mile record 10:12j, BESSIE SEDGWICK, his second dam, is a thoroughbred mare by Joe Daniels, and the dam of Bassle Thome 2:22>^ Third, fourth, filth, sixth, seventh and eighth dams registered in Ameri- can Thoroughbred Stud Book. Kelly Briggs 2 -AOV^ as a four year old was one of the best winners on the California circuit last year, and is theonly one of Bayswater Wilkes' produce ever trained up to that time. TERMS FOR SEASON $40 (With Usual Keturn Privileges) Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY 8818 Rec. 2:111. (By Alcyone, CHAMPION SIRE Good pasturage at S3.00 per month. All bills due at time of service, but must be paid when mare leaves the faroL Mares comiug from the north or from Sacramento can be shipped to AI. Grie ves Davis- ville, and will receive prompt attention. Others should be shipped direct to Winters. ' S. H. HOY, Owner, Winters, Yolo Co., Cal Alameda Sale and Training Stables. Stallions fofSefvice, Season 1900, I Alameda - California. J. M. NELSON - Proprietor. ALTAMONT 3600 (By Almont 33. Dam, Sue Ford by Brown Chief) BIBB OF CHEHAtilS _3 ;04 1-4 DEL NORTE g ;08 ^1^t.A T 2:08 1.4 DOC SPERKT 3:09 PATHMONT z-OS 1-4 AJLTAO 2:09 3-4 ALAMEDA 2:16 DECEIVEK .".2:15 TOUCHET „2 :16 CARRIE S "z-.n 1-2 and 31 other. In the 2:30 list.' Terms for the Season with Usual Return PrlTllegos. ;$60 ARTHUR W. 2:11 1-2 Sire WATLAND W. 2 12 1-2 by Arthur TVlllces 2'38 1—2 Dam LADY MOOB (dam of ' Arthur TV 2:11 1-2. Jolin A. {3) 2:14. Maud P. (3)3:2ei< trial 2 13 1-2), by Grand Moor; second dam by Flncli'B Glen- ooe, son of imp. Glen- coe; third dam by ■Williamson's Belmont. Arthur W. Is the handsome.'it horse of his size in California, being a rich brown seal in color, atand- iog ]6.? and weighing 1200 lbs He has been a money winner every year of the three be has been campaigned and during the season of 1S99 won two first moneys, two seconds, one third and one fourth and reduced his record to2:U»*2. He will be cam- paigned again in 19(0 and will pace in 2:C6 sure Consequently he will be limited to 10 approved mares. ^^ McKINNEY 2:11 1-4. Sire of roney (4) 2:07^ Jenny JSIae 2:09 Zombro 2-11 You Bet (3),. 2:12?^ Hazel Kinney 2:12^ Mr-Zeus 2:13 Juliet D 2:13K Dr. Boot (4) 2:n% Harvey Mac (5) 2:14i^ Geo. W. McKinney 2:141^ Oeito 2:14^^ Memis Riley 2:16 Mabel McKinney 2:17 McNally (4) .:^ 2:20 Miss Barnabee (3), 2:21 Sola 2:23 Caseo 2:24^ bir Credit (3) 2:25 Eula Mcf2) 2:27^4 dam Rosa Sprague by Gov. Sprague) OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself He started in 28 races, won 25 of them, was twice second and once third. He is a Sire of Race Horses. Every one ol his get with recordB secured them In races, and all are race winners. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1900 1 At Pleasanton Training Track. I TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With Usual Return Privileges). Good Pasturage for mares at $3 per month. For further particulars, address | Or985 PeraltaBt . Oskland. C A. DURFEB, Telephone Bed 2621. Pleasanton, Cal. DIABLO 2:091 Terms for the Season with Usaal Return Privileges. $40 or track' Ap^'tf of addTe^r"' "''^' ^°"^° ^°"^"' '°'^ ^"'^ "■--'^ ^" -^-i J. M. NELSON. Cor. St. Charles St., and Eagle Avenue, Alameda, California The Leading I Pacific Coast Sire of New 4 2:30 Performers of 1899. A SENSATIONAL PERFORMER ON THE TRACK AND A SENSATIONAL SIRE OF SPEED IN THE STUD.... At ten years of age he has to his credit Clipper 2:0Q%, Daeda- lion (4) 2:11, Diawood (4) 2:11, Hijodel Diablo (3) 2:UK, Inferno 13)2:15, El Diablo 2:16}^, Goff Topsail 2:17K, N. L B. (2) 2:21X ' Rey del Diablo (2) 2:23%. DIABLO is by Chas. Derby a great sire, out of Bertha a great broodmare by Alcantara. His colts are showing greater speed each year and are noted for uniform beauty, size and style. FEE FOR SEASON OF 1900 $50 Pasturage for mares at S4 per month. Good care taken but no responsibility assumed for accidents or escapes. WM. MURRAY, Pleasanton, Cal. > GAFF TOPSAIL 2:i7^ Will Make the Season of 1900 at the Vallejo Race Track. TERMS $25 FOR THE SEASON Only son of Diablo standing for public service in Solano Co. Gafl Topsail is one of the fastest hoiBes In the state; is absoUiteiy sound and has perfect legs and feet. Gaff Topsail is by Diablo, dam Belle by Alcona 730, son of Almost 33; second dam Stringham by Jim Lick, son of Homer, he by Mambrino Patchen; third dam by Billy Cheatham, thoroughbred. Free Purse $250 for Qaff Topsail Three=Year=OIds. I will gi re a purse of 8250 entrance fee for fo»l8 of 1901 sired by GaS Topsail, mares covered ia 1900 to be competed for m 1904 at toe Vallejo Race Track. lEDW. KAVANAGH. Box 366, Vallejo, Cal. Januaky 27, 1900] cp^re ^veetttv axoi gtrmrteme^i. 63 BOODLE 2:12^ Sire of Ethel Downs 2:10, Thompson 2:14 1-2^ Val- entine [2] 2:30, and others. Boodle possesses all the qualifications desired in a Sire. Ur B a prominent horseman from tbe East, recently remarked in hearing of a crowd of horee[ men- ''l believe Boodle is destined to be a great sire ot speed, bnt laying speed aside, his colls with ihei^ size style beaatifal mane and lail and toppr appearance in general, with S-miouie speed will sell Eas for inoce money than the little ballet-shaped cyclones such as are freqaeucly produced with 2:1d speed. Avoid breeding to Boodle 2:12 1-2, IF YOU WANT a pony, or a long-bacfeel, curDy-hocted, big-ankled, ora vicious horse. Breed to Boodle 2:12 1-2, IF YOU WANT a well-bred horse, witli size, color, speed, beauty, endurance, and disposition. SEASON _ - „ ,- $50 C. F. BUNCH, Mgr. j^=- Send for tabulated pedigree. (Usaal Ketura Privilege) Q. K. HOSTETTER & CO. San Jose, Cal. Breedeks' Directory. H0L8TKL\«— winners ol everj 7 days' butter con' test at Stale Fair 1899 Int A 2Dd foraged cowa. 4-yr 3-jr, and '2yr,-olds; 21 Jerseys and Uurbama compe ilDg. 5Lh year my Holsieins liavebeateo Jeraevsfor batier. Stock for sale; also pigs. F. H. Burke, 626 Market St., B. F. KENNEL ADVERTISEMENTS. AT STUD ¥ BRBA BUKMA JKB8KY8-The best A. J. CO registered prize herd is owned by HENKT PIERCE San FranclHco. Aulmala for sale. JBRHBYS, H0L8TEirV8 ASn DUKHAMS. Dairy Stock spwially. H.gs, Poultry. Ealabllshed 1876. William Mies & Co., X>oa Angelea. Cal W. A. SHIPPEK, Avon. Cal., Staodard-bred Trot ting. Carriage and Road Horsee, Jacks, Mules and Durham Bulls for Sale. THOKOC«HBaKD E88hX H0«8-Be3t on the Coast. (xeo.Bement tSeminary Park), P. 0. East Oakland, Cai. NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 By Quy Wilkes 2:15 1=4, dam Lida W. 2:18 1=4, by Nutwood 2:18 3=4. Race Record 2:16 1-2. Race Rd 3:1GK. NutwoQd Wilkes 2216, Js the Sire of Who 18 It 3:10 1-3 Three-y -ar-old record 2:12. JobuA. McKerron (S)...2 :13 1-4 Claudius 3:13 1-2 Irvington Belle 2:18 1-2 Ectora "Wilkes 2:18 1-2 Central Girl 2:22 1-2 AUl B 2:34 1-2 Who Is She 2:25 Fred Wilkes„ 2:36 1-2 Daaghestar 2:39 B- NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He iB the only stallion who ever produced two three-year-olds inonesenson with records of 3:13 and 3:13 1-4 respect- ively. "Who Is It ia the cbampinn three-year-old gtlding oJ the world, and last year reduced his record to 'i;l03^, NUTWOOD "WILKES will make the season of 1900 at the NUTWOOD STOCK FARM fromFeb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With u'^aal return privileges- Good paetaraeeat53 permonth Bills payable before removal of mare. Stocn well cared for. but no resprju Sibil it V assumed for accident-^ and escapes. For further particulars apply to, or address, riARTIN CARTER, Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington, Alameda Co., Cal. SPLENDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARM, near Antioch, Contra Costa Co., Cal. Horses are shipped from llorshead's Stable, No. 20 Clay Street, ;San Francisco, to Antioch and led from Antioch to the Farm by Competent men. VETERINARY. Ira Barker Dalziel VETERINARY DENTIST Fancy Carriage.Saddle and Road Horses for Sale Office and Stable: 605 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. Telephone South 661. CUBA OF KENWOOD (GlenbelKh Jr.— stt-Uaj SAM'S BOW (Plain Sam— Dolly Dee II) STOGKDALE KENNELS K. M. DODGE, Manager, ■BakerMfipld, Kern Co., Cal. Boarding. Pointer puppies and well broken dogs for sale. AT STUD Cliampioii Guy Silk No. 39,168, by BENDIGO-MAUD S. U. Fee, S15.00. For particulars addreea PINE HIII. COCKER hEtTVEIS, San Anselmo, Marin Co., Cal. M, B. 0. V, 8., F. E. V. M. B. VBTBBIWABY 8 U B G E O M . Member ol the Royal College ot Veterha«ry Snr geona, England; Fellow of the Edlnburg Veterinary Medical Society; Graduate oi the N«w Veterinary College, EdinbDreh; Veterinary Surgeon to the S. F. Fire DepariJnent; Live Stock Inspector tor New Zea- land and Aoatrallan Colonies at the port ot San Francisco; Proiessor of Equine Medicine, Veterinary Snidery, Veterinary Department University ol CaiSornla; Ei-Presldent oi the California State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Infirmary, Residence and Oflace. San Francisco Veterinary Hos- pital HI' Golden Gate Avenne, near Welfflter St.. Sac Francisco: Telephone West 128- Once Used, Always Used. 4^ • BOOK ON - Dog Diseases ^Zo -WT" to DF"o©^ AtFAIiFA and natural grasses in abundance M, SEPARATE AtFAliFA FIELDS if desired ClilMATJE mild winter and summer ^ SPECIAIi CARE taken of HORSES FINEST of PADDOCKS for STALLIONS. For rates apply to H. DUTARD, Owner. 125-127-129 Davis Street (Telephone Front 33; SAN FRANCISCO, Or to FRANK NUQENT, Manager, Antioch, Cal. Telephone Main 3, Brentwood. \wnrded Gold Medal At i:alirorula elate Fair 1S92. very horse owner wbo valnes his at ck -tionld constantly have I supply of it on ' and. ft improves and keeps tixjli in the pliik of con- lltioi Manbattan Food Go. 8aD Mateo. Cal. A&k your grocers or dealers tor It RED BALL BRAND San Francisco Agent : A. N. GRANT, 17 Golden Gate Ave., S. F Racing:! Racing! California Jockey Club. OAKLAND RACE TRACK. Jan. 22d to Feb. 3d, incl. Racine MONDAY. TUEfiDAY, WEDNE3DAY, THUR-^DAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, rain or 8hine, Five or More Baces Eacb Day. Races start at 2:15 p. M- sharp Ferry boats leave San '^rancisco at 12 M. and 12:30, 1, 1:30 2. 2:30 and 3 p. M., connectine with trains stoppfDK at tbe entranre to the track Buy your ferry tickets to Shell Mound. All trains via Oak- land mole connect with flan Pablo electric care at Seventh and Bmadway, OaBland : also all trains via Alameda mole connect with San Pahlo elertric cars at Fourteenth and Broadwiy, Oakland. These electric ears en direct to the track in fifteen minutes. Reiamine trains leave the track at 4:15 and 4:45 p. M. and immediately alter the last race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR, Fres. R. B. MILROY, Sec'y. I Mark Levy Fashionable Tailor For Quality, Style, Fit and Excellent work un surpassed. 22 1-2 Geary St., San Francisco. Prices reasonable. Room 20. Califonla Horllif eslera By. LESSEE OF San Francisco & North Pacific Ry. The Picturesque Route or CALIFORNIA. TL glnEat Flflhlnc and Himting In C»mon)l. NUMEROUS RESORTS. MINERIL SPBINES. ROT AND COLD. HEALTH PLEASURE RECREATION TIa Ssetlon tor Fruit Firms and StocI BraadlDi. — ^^— THJB BOUTiC TO San Rafael petaluva Santa Rosa, Ukiah And other be»QtlfDl towns. THB BEST OAMPTNQ QBOUJTDS OM THE OOABT. TiOKBT Ottiob— Corner New Monlfomery »i Uarket streeta, under Fklace Hotel. qebterai. OvnoK— Matcud Ufe BnlldlnK. B. X. BVAJf.OflD. Pa». Aft Business College. 24 Post St. SAN FHANCISCO The moat popular school on the Coast. E. P. HEALD, President, C. 8. HAUSY, Setfy, 0^-3en^\ y i V «^^ DFMINr,TON HDMS (« iinioM REMINGTON ARMS (@ — ILION NY — 3/3 BBOADV^AY, NEWYORK ijj REMINGTON | REMINGTON | REMINGTON j REMINGTON KB Remin^on Guns Sold by All Gun Dealers. - Catalogues on applicalion. PACIFIC COAST DEPOT, 435-437 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. Pedigrees Tabulated - — AND CATALOGUES COMPILED OF STANDARD and THORODGHRRED HORSES s38:market street, S.!F. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 33-34 Geary St.* San Francisco, Cal. VoL XXXIV. No. 5. No. 22}i GEARY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4,1899. eUBSHRIPTTON THREE DOLLARS A YEAR LOS ANGELES HORSE SHOW. After a Suocessful Opening, a "Wind Storm Causes Postponement for a Day. Los Angeles, Februaiy 2. — The first horse ever held in Southern California opened last night under auspi- cious circumstances and promises to be a great success. Fiesta Park, where the show is being held, presents a brilliant scene, A large canvas tent covers the ground, and the interior is gayly decorated with flags. At night it is brilliantly illuminated with arc and incandescent lights. The show really opened at 2 o'clock yesterday after- noon. The program began with a parade of thorough- bred and trotting stallions. The hackney, Sunlight II., and the pacing stallions, Silkwood and Hollywood, won much admiration. Mrs. Severance's Valencia stables are noticeable, aside from the horses, for the tasty decoi'ations. The ponies, which are a part of W. S. Hobart's string, con- tinually held a throng of admirers. During the afternoon eight horses in hasness com- peted in class 29, the first prize going to The Major, owned by L. Y. Harkness of Pasadena. The three horses in harness, class 32, were nest, the gray stallion Clay taking first prize. W. S. Hobart's brown pony Tadpole, driven by Mr. Hobart in a miniature dog cart, took first prize in class 42 for ponies in harness. Mamie Reilly, a bay mare sired by McKinney and the property of Darlee & Moorehouse, took first place among the trotters. Graham Babcock's Toggles, well known on the race track, was second, and Byron Erken- brecher's Galeite third. John Parrott of San Mateo was the only exhibitor of a Pacific Coast four-in-hand team. Parrott drove June Day, December Night, Lancer and Sonata, and the workmanlike and smart appearance of his turnout called for vigorous applause. K. Barrett Fith'an of Santa Barbara took first and second prices with his saddle horses over 14.1 and under 15 hands. The Baywood Stud had to be content with third prize with Prig. Toe main equine event of the evening's program was the apearance of the four-in-hand park teams. Unfor- tunately Walter Hobart, who was to have tooled his famous four, Damrosch, Seidl, Monarch and Performer, did not put in an appearance. It was learned that he had suddenly been taken ill. His premier team was awarded the blue ribbon and Parrott's took the red. In the competition for ponies over hurdles Mr. Hobart's stock also had it all its own way, Feather- stitch taking first prize. The Los Angeles Fire Departmtnt made a fine display with an engine, hook and ladder and truck. The heavy vehicles were cleverly har.dled in the somewhat con- tracted space of the arena, Mr. Hobart's Paragon took first prize among the horses in harness, over fifteen liands, and Parrott's Paraquitaand Pepita were second and third respectively. The business horses of Los Angeles occupied a part of the evening's program. There were seventeen pairs ex- hibited. The first prize went to Mike and Dick, a splendid pair of grays owned by Adolph & Hauerwass; the second to Cudahy l^acking Company, the third to the \V. P. Fuller Company and the fourth to Maier & Zobelein. In the prize for pacing bred stallions old Silkwood was an easy winner. E. D. Belyard of San Francisco, Richard McCreery and John Kirkpatrick are the judges in those classes that demand not only a knowledge of horseflesh, but of appointments. Among the veteran horsemen who are acting as judges are ex-Senator L. J. Rose and Captain T. B. Merry. W. S. Hobart and S. W. Stillwell of Montecitxj en- gaged in a driving contest yesterday. R. Barrett Fith- ian, of Santa Barbara, thought Mr. Stillwell could give Mr. Hobart a few pointers and a match was made, tlie two drivers to guide a team through a double eight figure. Mr. Stillwell knocked down several obstacles and Mr. Hobart drove his team through in good style, winning the match. On the second day of the show a slight rain, accom- panied by a chilly and sudden wind storm, caused a postponement of the exercises. Part oE tlie huge tent was blown down and there was havoc generally A full account oE the show together with the list of prize win- ners will appear in the Breeder and Sportsman next week. Resolutions of Respect. At its meeting held in Sacramento this week the Cal- ifornia State Agricultural Society adopted the following resolutions : THE LATE C. 31. CHASE. "Whereas, The hand (of Divine Providence has re- moved from this earth our friend, fellow-member and ex-President of this State Board of Agriculture, Charles M. Chase; and, AVhereas, In the demise of such men as our departed friend, who has for over a period of twenty years been an efficient member of this board, the community loses a valued citizen and honorable man, and one in whose friendship there was pride, His acts throughout his association with us were prompted solely by a desire to increase the importance and value of the work of this board. He was a public-spirited citizen, ever ready to advance and promote the interests of his adopted State, and one whose character for probity was a standard of emulation to his fellows. In his loss we find consola- tion in the belief that the memory of his many acts of kindness will live on -within the hearts of bis friends; therefore be it hemlved, That the State Board of Agriculture earnestly regret the death of our late associate, and do extend their sympathy and sincerely condole with the family of our lamented friend in their great loss. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Board, and that an engrossed copy be sent to the widow of our deceased friend. THE LATE JOHN BOGGS. Whereas, It has pleased Divine Providence to re- move from our midst our fellow member, associate and friend, Hon. John Boggs; and, Whereas, The State Board of Agriculture keenly feels the loss of this valued member, recognizing in his death that the State has likewise been deprived of one of its pioneer and foremost citizens, one who formed the advance guard that opened up our great State, and whose early occupation therein blazed the way for suc- cessful soil workers that have followed ; one whose heart and hand was ever ready to advise and aid in giving California the prominence due her as a producing State, one who as an agriculturist stood at the head of his call- ing, whose progressive ideas gave opportunities for rapid advancement in all kinds of soil cul ure. As he advanced in life, his ideas kept apace with the times, and until death stayed his hand, the most modern thoughts occupied his mind He was alive to progress and favored improved methods in every line of his ex- tensive enterprises. He was a model man as well as a respectable public official, and in his demise the State not only loses a leader, but a pronounced advocate of her natural resources; therefore, be it Eesohed, By the State Board oE Agriculture, that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Almighty, wegreatly mourn the loss of our departed as- sociate. Besolved, That our heartfelt sympathy be extended to his bereaved family in this sad hour. Fesohed, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Board, and that on engrossed copy be sent to the family of our honored friend. SIRES OP 2:15 PERFORDIERS AT 11 YEARS. Alcyone's Son, McK'lnney, 2:111-4, Leads All Stallions at His Age. The table of 2 :15 performers is one of the most inter- esting in the statistics relating to the light harness horse. The 2 :30 list has had its day, and the horse that gets a record of 2:-^%\^ not considered to have done enough to di tinguish himself or his ancestors to any great extent. In the first table which follows, only those stallions are given which have up to the close oE 1898 sired four or more 2:15 performers, and at eleven years of age, at least one 2:15 performer. It will be seen that McKin- ney, 2:11J^, son of Alcyone and Rose Sprague, leads all others, with 9 in the 2 :15 list at 11 years. Five of these aretrottersandfour pacers. !McEwen, son of McCurdy's Hambletonian, stands next to him with six in the list at 11 years of age, all pacers but one. Every record made in McKinney's list is a race record, there being no tin cup or kite track performances among them. The list follows : Year Total in No. at Foaled. Name of Stallion. 2:15 List. 11 vre. 1887 — McKinney by Alcyone 9 9 1885— McEwen by McCurdy's Hambletonian 7 6 1881 — Sidnev by Santa Claus 15 4 1885 -Chas.* Derby by Steinwav 5 3 1886-Allerton by Jay Bird.....' 4 3 1886— Hummer "bv Electioneer 4 3 ISSl-Gambetta Wilkes by Geo. Wilkes 15 2 1882— Patchen Wilkes by Geo. Wilkes 6 2 1885 -Bed Fern by McCurdy's Harablet'ian.. 5 2 1883 — Shadeland Onward bv Onward 5 2 1885— Edgar Wilkes bv Ethan Wilkes 4 2 1882 -Baron Wilkes bv Geo. Wilkes 16 1 1884— Chimes bv Electioneer 10 1 1882— Ashland Wilkes by Red Wilkes 8 1 1884 — Anderson Wilkes by Onward 7 1 1885 -Direct by Direc or 7 1 18S2 Duplex bv Bay Tom Jr 6 1 1886— Prodigal by Pancoast 6 1 1883— Sphinx by Electioneer 6 1 1884 — Alcander by Alcantara 5 1 1880— Billy Wilkes bv Harry Wilkes 5 1 1882- Eagle Bird by Jay Bird 5 1 1884— Arthur Wilkes by Guv Wilkes 4 1 1883- Bl'kh'k McGregor by Rob't McGregor 4 1 1881— Lord Kusseil by Harold 4 1 1877 — Pancoast by Woodford Mambrino 4 1 1882— Woodford Wilkes by Geo. Wilkes 4 1 The following table gives those stallions which had sired nine or more 2:15 performers up to the close of 1898, but had sired none up to the time they were 11 years of age : Year Total lu No at Foaled, NHme of srallion. 1.\h List. U yre. 1876— Alcantara bv Geo. Wilkes 22 0 1875- Onward bv Geo. Wilkes 19 0 1S74— Red Wilkes by Geo. Wilkes 19 0 1875 — Bourbon Wilkes by Geo. Wilkes 17 0 1871 — Robert McGreggor bv Maj. Edsal 17 0 1879— Guv Wilkes bv Geo. Wilkes 16 0 1879 - Simmons bv Geo. Wilkes 14 0 1879— Brown Hal* by Tom Hal 13 0 1870— Nutwood by Belmont 13 0 1868 — Electioneer bv Hambletonian 10 12 0 1S70— Pilot Medium" by Ilappv Medium 12 0 1880— Wilkes Boy bv Gen. Wilkes 11 0 1877— Alcoyne by Geo. Wilkes 11 0 1880— Wilton bv Geo. Wilkes 10 0 1878— Adrian Wilkes bv Geo. WiUes 10 0 1881— C. F. Clay by Caliban 9 0 1876— Steinway by Strathmore 9 0 66 @;^^ gr^^ftw rtntr ^iwt^mmu [Febeuary 4, 189 STATE BOA.BD OP AaRIOUIiTUBB. Takes Roseate View of the Outlook in Its Annual Report. The State Board of Agriculture held its aoDual meettcg in Sacrameoto last Wednesday for the parpDse of considering its annail report to the Governorr The volamioous report prepared by Secretary Edwin Smith was read and approved and ordered to print. It deals exhaustively with crops and weather cooditions duriDg the past year, and presents many valaable soggestions on the subject of wheat growing, sys- tematic irrigation, the dairy interests of the State, friiit- growiog, the beat sujar inlastry, the qijirantioing of cattle infected with splenetic and Texas fever, good roads, tobacco growing, cattle and sheep interests, the horse industry and kindred subjects of interest to agricuUuralistR The repDrt takes achearfal view of the agricultural pros- pects of the Stale for the oaiin? yeir, aad re3-)rii3 the fact that farmers have not hesitated to increase their acreage seeded to wheat, relying ones m^re on the elements to bring forth crops in pleaty. Ths Baird alsi predicts good pricas for the coming season's yield, based upon reports from the great Northwest, which indicates that the supply from that section of onr wheat-producing States has been marked, re- ports from foreign countries which show a scarcity of yield, and advices from Argentina, which tell of damag3 to crops froDQ local causes in that country. Aa a precaution against any droughty year, the Board makes a strong plea for a general system of irrigation in California, and recommends the constructing and maintain- ing of large irrigating works, for which, it asserts, plenty of idle capital is available. The report deals at lecglh with the subject of disease^ among cattle and the need for prompt and concerted action lookine to the eradication of Texas and splenetic fever. The Board wants to be empowered to act with the officials of the Department of Agriculture in the jjrotection of the cattle industry, and expresses the hops that the Legislature will pass needed laws for the establiehcasnt of quarantine lines and regulations for the movement of infected cattle. The financial statement of the Board shows the following: LIABILITIES. Bills payable accouot S28.524 75 Slakes due on fixed events £>,946 OD Total 834,569 75 AbSETS. Eotrauces dneon raceaccouDts Se.seij 69 Bant balance- 2,166 67 Cash on hand 331 26 Total S9,064 13 Net indebtedaess, February 1, 1S99 §25,503 13 The Santa Rosa Track. It is the intention of Messrs. Henry and Ira Pierce to im- prove that splendid property owned by them and kcown as the Aanta Rosa race track, and make it one of the best train- ing tracks in California. The buildings, fences and stalls on the grounds are all in excellent condition, and the track is to be given a coating of good clay or adobe. The soil on which the track is built is of too light a nature to make it a desirable training track, requiring too much water to prevent it from cupping. With plenty of water and many horses working over it to pack the soil It is a very fast track, how- ever, and the fastest heats paced in California last year were on this track. Who Is it, the champion three-year-old geld- ing, also made his record of 2:12 there last year. Messrs. Pierce Bros, will probably work fifty or sixty horses there this year, probably a dczen or so of which will be in training for the California circuit. Stall room will be let to outside trainers who wish to make use of the track, and as Santa Rosa has an ideal climate and the roads in that vicinity are excellent for jogging, that city should soon be a regular horse centre. So many trainers have expressed the desire to train on the Santa Rosa track thnt it is probable over a hundred trotters and pacers will soon be taking their lessons in speed there, and if so, there will be a very snccessful meeting ^iven this summer. _ The man who last June named his trotter Hobson, has c tanged it to Juck, the Kisser. The trotter Rare Beef is :aow in line for the Dew Dame of Embalmed Beef. — American 'Iportsman. Death of Senator John BogffS. Death h as removed another of the early pioneers of Cali- fornia. On Mocdsy last Senator John Boggs, of Colusa, ex- pired suddenly at the Palace Hotel in this city, after he was thought to be convaleecent after sn attack of acute bron- chitis. Death is supposed to have been caused by the rup ture of a small blood vessel, brought hbout by a fit of cough- iog Few men have been po closely connected with the his- tory of this State as he, and who have filled high and respon- sible positions in public and private life with greater honor to themselves. He was identified with agriculture and stock breeding to such an extent that he was one of the most ex- tensive farmers and breeders in the State, and one of the most successful. His wheat fields were am-)ng the largest and most productive in the great Sacramento valley, hi dairy products commanded the very highest prices in the market, and his breeding farms produced both horses and cattle that always found ready sale. He was a practical far- mer who strove to grow and breed the best, believing and proving that therein was profit to the farmer. He leaves a large fortune and avast landed estate. Be- sides his wealth John Bogga was noted for energy, business integrity, public spirit, enterprisa and large-hearted gener- osity. He ennobled himself by exalting his calling, and not a man in his region of the State was better known than John Boggs, farmer. He came from good old Southern stock, being the son of Robert W. Boggs and Abigail Carr, and was born at Potosi, Mo. His fdther was a Virginian and his mother a Ken- tucky woman, and some of the best blood of Souther pioneers rin in his veins. His father before him was successful, being one of the owners and incorporators of the Iron Moun tain, which wa6 a source of great wealth. John Boggs attended cellege at Fayette, where he might have remained hut for the enthusiasm concerning Oalifornia, which drove him across the plains before he was 20 years old. He came with a party of young men, most of whom engaged io mining at Placerville. Boggs helped the surveyor who was laying out the city of Sacramento, and later went to packing between Nevada City and a camp on the South Yuba. The idea of a stock farm was already in his mind. After mining a little he bought a stock ranch on Cache creek, in Yolo county. He returned to Haugtown, now Placervills, where he intercepted the im- migrants, bought their broken-down horses aod males for less than $20 a head and drove the tired-out animals to hia ranch. On the rich feed they soon resovereJ, and by the fall of that year he had accumulated more than 400 head of horses and mules. The next spring he was able to sell these animals at $200 a head— rather a good deal for a youth of 21. Later he moved to Colusa county, buying 6,000 acres of the Lirkin childre I's grant. He added greatly to his pos- sessions in that and other counties, buying much land for speculation. In 1868 he commenced wool growing on an extensive scale and he always made money. Then politics found him out. He never sought public office, but for nine years, from 1857 to 1866. he served as Superviaor for his county. Beginning in 1871 he was elected fiye tiiaes to the State Senate, and was re-elected last year for four years. Governor Irwin appointed him one of the trustees of the Napa Insane Asylum, and the Democratic party often sought to induce him to be a candidate for State offices, but he always refused. In ISSO he was appointed a member of the State Board of Agriculture and was also a Yosemite Valley Commissioner. He was one of the incorporators of the Colusa County Bank and always one of its directors, and was also an incorporator of the Bank of Willows. He has always been a member of the board of trustees of Stanford Uni- versity. In 1870 Senator Boggs married Miss Shackleford, of Georgia, and their home was always a center for hospitality and the ideal of what a country residence should be. The deceased leaves a wife, a daughter, Miss Alice Boggs, and two sons, Frank Bogg?, who lives in Stockton, and Fred Boggo, who is on the home place in Colusa countv. Mrs" Boggs and the daughter were with the Senator when he died. The funeral took place Wednesday at the Palace Hotel. Rev, Robert C. Foute read the beautiful acd impressive fun- eral services of the Episcopal Church, concluding with a prayer. The remains were conveyed to the Palace Court, where the hearse and carriages were in waiting, pre- ceded by the honorary pallbearers and the legislative dele- gation and followed by the bereaved widow and children of the deceased. Following were the honorary ballbearers all of them life long friends of the dead : Lieutenant Governor Jacob fl. Neff, Senator E. W. Chapnaan, General N. P. Cbipman, E. B. Pond, Will S. Green of Colusa, F. C. Lusk of Cbico, Colonel George Hager and W. P. Harrington of Colusa, Judge McFarland of the California Supreme Court, John H. Jewett of Marysville, N. D. Rideout and Senator A. P. Williams. The legislative delegation was composed of Senators Boyce, Bettman, Morehouse, Maggard , Sims, Chapman and Dwyer, and Assemblymen Dunlap, Belshaw, Caminetti, Glenn and Sanford. The interment was at Cypress Lawn Cemetery. PaoDiGAL has never served a mare other than those be- longing to Marcus Daly. The Horse More Popular Than Ever. In her society letter from New York city Emily Holt says that the "bicycle is a dead lion amocg the wealthy and fash- ionable women in New York aa well as London. The great and sensible public may be as devoted to it as ever, but the sporting instinct of the easily ennuied American noblesse has turned again to horses, and any one who is on Fifth ave- nue or in Central Pdrk in the afternoon will not fail to ob- serve a quiet, but none the less sharp, rivalry on among the carriage-riding women. A year or two ago the desire of the social leaders was to own a pair of perfectly matched broug- ham horses, whose skins were like satin and whose action was exaggerated, nervous and coquettish to the last d eg ee. All the horses in fashionable service had the tendons of their forelegs cut to induce absurd high stepping; check reins were cruelly short and bits hard and close. But the fashions of this world pass away. Mr?. Ogden Mills came back from England with a chestnut pair and filled the hearts of her fair contemporaries with envy. Her brougham horees were hands higher than any others in New Y^'ork; their tails were banged not docked; their necks were long, their heads small, and when her equipage swept up the avenue at a pace like cavalry charging a sensation was made. MrE>. Milts' horses, by their pace and stride and appearance, showed the English hunter blood in them, and this winter the beauty horse has been run out of the traces for the sake of a horse that can get over groucd in the shortest possible space. The rich woman's carriage cab no longer minces by, but goes with a stately whirl that leaves the foot passenger breathless. Mrs. Mills' hordes cost $2 500 apiece, Mrs. John Jacob Astor'e cost more, and Mrs Elisba Dyer, who raises her own car- riage animals, and breaks them with her own hands, has the finest gray pair and next to the swiftest in the city. Nearly every private carriage has a stop watch io it these daye^ and a dainty cre&ture will come io smiling for a call and an- nounce the minutes and fractions of sections io which her pair brought her up the avenue. The fastest horse and the smartest, oewest 'establishment kept up by any New York woman, however, is the Russian cab and three bay8,harDe86ed abrpast, driven by pretty Mrs. Stokes, who like Mrs. Dyer, is one of the social personages who takes horses not only seri- ously and personally, but very profitably, on her big stock farm." [While the above Is a little too mnch overdrawn io some of its statements, notably the one about the cutting of ten- dons, there is no doubt but fashionable society in the East is more interested in the road and park horse than ever. — Ed.] Newa From Up North. rPortland Rural SplrlUJ Bel Norte, 2:08, will make the season of 1899 at Walla Walla. Thomas G. Griffith, of Spokane, is driving his pacer KoBe- bud (trial 2:19) on the road. A. T. Van Devanter has shipped his stable of trotters from InvingtoD to the Olympia track, L. Zimmermao has sent his McKiooey geldiog McBriar to the Independence track to be conditioned for the races. Sam Castro is working a very promising two-year-old colt for E. House, sired by Z^mbro, 2:11, oat of a Boxwood mare. Caryle Caroe, 2:11|^, who is at the top of the ladder as a roads'er io Philadelphia, may be brought out to Spokaoe the coming year and placed oo the road. C. P. Chamberlaio's gelding, Grayling, full brother to Caryle Caroe. is said to be goiog very fast over the Walla Walla track, where he is io training. There is quite an active movement In traioiog. circles this spring, but so far there is not a single meeting io sight, either in Oregon, Washington or Montana. R. B. Ludwig will put his Altamont pacing stallioo io ac- tive traioing this year. This fellow u chuckfull and running over with speed, and Mr. Ludwig thinks well enough of him to start him East ibis year. Steinway's Get. Steinway, who lowered the three-year-trottiog record to 2:25|, at Lexington, Ky,, in Iblit, has proven a remarkable sire of pacers io California. He imparts extreme speed and it is quickly developed before maturity. Of the nine per- formers to his credit in the 2:15 list, eight are pacers, viz* Klatawah (3), 2:05^; W, Wood (4), 2:07; Agitato (4), 2:09; Cricket, 2:10, to high wheel sulkv; Sylvanway (3). 2:10^; Algregor, 2:11; Free Coinage (3), 2:11|, and Elf, 2:12J. Steinway's son, W. W. Foote (2), 2:15^. is brother of Algregor, their dam being Maggie McGregor, by Robert McGregor. All the pacers named are trotting bred, except Cricket, Two are out of daughters of Electioneer, one from an Anteeo mare, another's dam by Elmo, and Elf's dam by Alcantara. The remaining one is Agitato, whose dam Torie was got by Ferguson, son of George Wilkes, grandam Neroti, by Volunteer. Agitato's sire and the sire of his dam were out of daughters of Albion, a horse of thoioughbred descent who got the very game Toledo trotter Vanity Fair, 2:24}, driven by Dan Mace. — Trotter and Pacer. Febeuasy 4, 1899] fflJtr^ ^veehev aatt §i?trrt»tncm« 61 tory I Foundations of a Horse's Education. AbBolute obedience is an easenlial of a safe and satisfac. horse. A biblical wiiter assareB us that "a horse is as for safely," which warrants the inference tha"- trainers were about as careless or indiflerent in those »ncien' days 89 at the present. The average horse is . just as safe as his trainer makes him; the flighty-headed brute is always a Bource of danger however thorough his education. A horse is not broken for service nor is he safe for driving or riding until he does three things readily at command-stop go for »a,dandb»ck. Of these three it is most essential that he Bhcnld Slop at the will of the rider or driver. This is easily demoslrated. If he does not start on command no harm rc- Bolts-simply inconvenience; but if when once started he does not stop when ordered, then there is danger ever, to th dv cf life 'lbs< » '"'"^ ''"'"''' '""^ promptly in a C^ieht'line is almost as essential as that he should stop. The need of such education in the country use of a horse is plain; without the ability to back he is fairly useless for Lny of the ordinary purposes on the farm; but when te i^ transferred to the crowded s-reels of the city choked with traffic or the parks and pleasure drives 611ed as if with a pro- cession the element of danger is immediately added to that cf inconvenience, and the untaught animal becomes an active center of peril not only to bis driver but to hundreds of other users of the public highways. ,.,,.„ faodamentals of a horse's education are that he Bhall Buyers should be vigilantly on guard in this matter. They should refuse absolutely to buv half-broken horses — for a horse that will not hack is only half broKen. The educated horse will back promptly at the word "Back I" iust as he starts when you say "pull up 1" or cluck to him. This edu- cation is not easily accomplished, especially if it is not undertaken until the horse is matured. The easy way to teach a horse to back is to educate him as a colt. It is a child's task then; when matured It 's a man's jab — sometimes two of them 1 — Breeders' Gazette. The Horee Interests of England. [St. geobge.] Bofr Spavin. stop start back and turn to the right or left at the »ill Of his driver and do these things promptly and qnietly, without rearing or plunging. It seems strange that trainers of horscB should neglect any of these essentials in preparing their horses for market, but it is a fact that many of them appear to labor under the impression that it ib enough to get a horse to go forward in a straight line and turn to the right or left, leaving his new owner to discover that he will stop only after a frantic sawing on the month, and as for backing, the horse has no idea of this crab-like motion. Dealers who thus put off half- broken horses are strangely indifferent to their responsibilities; they seem never to appreciate the in- convenience and the peril entailed by the possession of a horse lacking in the fundamentals of an education. Self. interest ought to induce them to ofler horses BoiBhed in such early training, but it does not. They train them to go fast or to step high and carry ihemselves stylishly, but when the horses are called on to back the rank neglect of an essential feature of the education is quickly disclosed. It is impossible to say how general is the neglect of this training. Of course, there are many conscientious trainers who would no more think of offering for sale a horse that balks going backward than a horse that balks going forward, but an examination of the horses that come to market pre- sumably broken to service would reveal a Urge number whose early education has been sadly neglected. The mos' striking public illustration of this neglect was offered at the New York Horse Show. Since the horse-show game is largely one of skill in training the public has a right to ex- pect the highest education and the most perfect manners from all exhibits. Unfortunately, classifications and judges have almost uniformly proceeded on the assumption that progression is the only requisite in a horse. Such esscLtials as stopping, backing and standing quietly have not been de- manded by conditions and seemingly have not been con- sidered by judges. The prize list of the last Garden Show introduced an innovation by prescribing that horses should be able to back. This was in what is called an "appoint- ment class," where the carriage and the harness and other equipments are considered along with the horses-althoDgh why they should be required to back in this class only is not susceptible of adequate explanation. When the class came to be judged (after the conditions had been known to exhi'oitors for months) four pairs were drawn out for the prizes and their drivers were in turn di- rected to back them. The near horse in the first pair in. stead of backing reared, plunged and fell and his mate planted his feet like a sullen, balky mule and struck in his tracks 1 This performance was repealed almost to a dot by the second pair, one of the horses rearing and throwing him- self on the tan-hark. The third pair backed indifferently well after a lot of fuss and remonstrance, while the fourth pair did the trick properly. The pairs which contained the rearing, plunging horses, that threw themselves on the ground when asked to back, were awarded first and second prizes 1 The judges defend their action by declaring that otherwise these turnouts were clearly entitled to win and that they were not instructed to disqualify for a failure to hack. It is to be regretted that they did not avail themselves of this opportunity of rendering a distinct public service by sending from the ring the half-broken horses. It should be noted that these horses were being considered at this time practically as ladies' pairs; they were shown to cabriolets and victorias— vehicles which are chiefly used by ladies— and they carried ribbons from the ring when no man in his senses would have permitted his wife to ride behind them on the crowded city streets or boulevards. More over, they were not " green " horses from the country; they were famous as prize-winners and were shown by a dealer whose sBill is un- Qoessioned and whose horses ordinarily exhibit the best of education when going forward. It was a sinking illustration of the indifference that appears to prevail as to this impor- ant part of a horse's education. Professor McCall, Glasgow, at a recent meeting of veter- inarians held at Manchester, Eng , gave his opinion on hog spavin as an unsoundness and on the merits of the new treatment introduced by Mr. Deans, of Bishop, Auckland, Bog spavin, whether large or small, constituted legal nn- soundnesf; but he ventured to say in 95 cases out of 100 they in no way affected the animal's usefulness and powers of en- durance. He said he had paid the greatest atteotioa to these enlarged cap-ules of the hock, and rarely, in compari- son to their numbers, had he found lameness of the bock associated with theii presence. Indeed, if a horse pleased him in other respects, and had the power of free flexion and extension of the hock joints, although he could not pass the animal as sound, he would seldom reject him. Professor McCall maintained that a horse with a straight conforma- tion of the hind limb invariably has the capsules of his hock joints distended, and the straighter the limb the more dis- tended was the swelling or so-called bog spavin in front. "In Scotland," said Professor McCall, an eminent breeder of Clydesdales himself, "we have a family of Clydesdale horses in which this conformation is conspicuous. The celebrated Prince of Wales stallion belonged to this family, and, being one of the most impressive sires, he has transmitted the same conformation of hocks to a large number of his preeeny. He lived for twenty years, and averaged 100 mares per annum. When four years old, on account of the conformation of the hocks, be was condemned for bog spavins, and lost the prize for which he was con" tending. I knew the horse during of the whole of his life. He never was lame, and to the day of his death his action was the admiration of Clydesdal breeders." The straight conformation cf limb and hock joint, owing to the greater extension of the joint and consequent pressing forward of the synovial fluid when the joint is in a state of extention — as when the foot is on the ground — leading to a bulging out- wards and inwards of the capsule, which thus becomes a per- nament defect, and no ordinary treatment, he said, will reduce the swelling. As to the use of Mr. Dean's aspirator and injector, and the fluid he recommends to be injected. Professor McCall, after making experiments on his own ani- mals and others, considered it a hazardous and dangerous operation. In some cases it was a great success, in others a complete failure, or even worse; and in all, if the operation be properly performed, viz.: the joint exhausted of its synovial secretion, and thereafter injected with the liquid, it causes excruciating pain and suffering for not less than 24 hours. He was of opinion that the liquid injected is too concentrated and too much of an irritant to the delicate synovial membrane, and that only a proportion, and not the whole, of the synovial ffuid within the joint should be aspirated at one operation. It is only fair to add that Mr. Deans, in reply to Professor McCall's criticisms, said that "having operated upon hundreds of cases, all for Clydesdale breeders, without any bad results, he had every confidence in the success of the operation." The Grippe Among Horses. A Kentucky turfman, in speaking of "the grippe" that has existed to a certain degree among horses this winter, says: "It is a noticeable fact that whenever the grippe is epidemic among the people that the thoroughbred and other horses are sick with the disease in about the same proportion. In the fall and winter of 1890, when so many people suffered with la grippe in this vicinity, thoroughbred mares by the score slipped their foals. Since that time the disease has made itself felt to a more or leas extent, and I have noticed that the mares have slipped their foals in almost exact accordance with the prevalence of the disease. However, this winter there has been something very peculiar about la grippe. While thousands of people in the large cities have suffered, very little of it has been known in the country and in the smaller towns. I do not believe there will be much slipping of foals this year on this account. Very lew mares have slipped as yet. The sickness among the horses is not at all alarming." Used SuooessfuUy. There are very few electric street cars in London, and they are under ground. All the public transportation in the city is done in busses, and this mode of travel is certainly a good tbing in the way of political economy. To illustrate : If England were to adopt the electric street car system suffi- ciently to accommodate the travel, more than 100,000 men would be thrown out of employment. Oae motor-man and one conductor would in twenty-four hours handle as many people as twenty busses could do in the same lime. The bus has a conductor and driver the same as an electric car Then there are the blacksmiths, harness-makers, grooms, veterinaries, drugstores, feed stores, wagon-mskers, stable rents and the hay and grain interests for the farmer and a thousand and one things that are used that would not be if the electric system were in use. The bus system is cheaper for the poor than our car system because here you pay by the njile two cents a mile — and very few people ride more than two miles. With us it is five cents if we only ride a block. The bus lands one on the s&dewalk and not in the middle of the street. I started out to say something about the horse business and its value in England. I find the horse about as high in value here as ever or nearly so, and the bus system has a good deal to do with keeping up the price. There is too much traffic going on.lhe streets are too crowded for bicycles and horses are used for everything and everybody. The parks have special ridins roads made of sand, thirty or forty feet wide and miles long. These riding roads are full of people on horseback, old men and young men, little children with grooms teaching them to ride and thousands of women are seen every day in the parks. The fields are full of hunt- ers. Hundreds of sporting papers, dallies and weeklies, are all well supported by the people. These papers are seen in the cars, hotels and restaurants and in the streets everywhere. Let the paper die for want of patronage, do away with the busses, put a stop to the hunting, and the horse would not be worth $25 a dozen in England. Large draft horses, say seventeen to eighteen hands weighing eighteen hundred to two thousand pounds, six to seven years old, well shaped and well broken are worth $400. Clydes seem to be mostly in demand, and any colors but a gray. Fancy coach horses, large, well built of the Hackney type, well broken and nicely docked, will fetch most any money. An Englishman's idea of a good-looking horse is this: A clean, bony head, long but muscular neck, large body, short back, broad through the thighs, clean fiat legs, good feet, deep in the flank with the graceful and high action. A horse with a high ginger tail, nose in the air like a camel, snipe belly, and when in motion legs stretched out fore and aft, is not considered 'andsome here. Good stout racy, well-broken hunters are always in demand and real good ones will fetch as high as $2,500, but I will advise those who try the venture that when they say that they have a hunter well broken and up to sixteen stones it must be that. These fellows in some respects are like Missourians. Yon must show it to them. They will require you to lake your horse out with 225 pounds op and go for four miles over six or eight five foot hedges. Then if the animal has performed all right and the veterinary passes it, you say 500 guineas and the hunter says I take 'im. If American breeders wish to breed for this market and get fancy prices, they cannot afford to use their ideas as to what they shall breed. They must breed and break to suit the purchaser. Young, well broken, high-formed Hackneys are always in demand at good prices, but all horses for all purposes must be well broken. A riding or driving horse that pulls on the bit cannot be sold, I see but few grey horses here, and the only long-tailed animals are cart horses and those used for funerals. They are always black, I have seen only one pacer and it belonged to a trotting horse man from New York. There are more than 50,000 public con- veyances not common busses in London. All the cabs have rubber tires and they are in general use in all light vehicles. There are quite a number of horseless cabs here, but they do not seem to take well. West Point, Tenn., April 14, 1897. I bought a bottle of Gombaull's Caustic Balsam two years ago, for a spavined horse. I cured him without any trouble. Have since cured a horse of poll evil. E. W. Graves. Mountain Park Farm, Platsville, Ct., Feb. 1, 1899. Mr. Young — Dear Sir : I have tried Tarolenm and think it the best hoof dressing I ever used. Respectfully, H. E. Hart, Prop. Patents of Interest to Horsemen, Jan. 24 Charles and W. C. Colleryahn, Pittsburg, Ps harness, 618.333. Colleryahn, Pittsburg, Ps., Moving Edg°a°r HrDeWitt, Sutton, Mass , Attachable Runner for Wagons 618 063. John Fairbairn, Detroit, Michigan, Rein-Holder, 618,170. Frank V. Gifford, Niagara Falls, N. Y., Running Gear for Vehicles, 618,225 „ ,.. . c .. j George Harrouff, McPherson, Kans , Combined Slock and Feed Rack for Wagons, 618 346^ „ ,. r, j n . f Japhan J Hayden, Riverdale, Neb., End Gale for Wagons, 618,090. Edwin Jarrell, Riverdale, Kans., Tongue SupDort,bl8,271. Emanuel M. Karlh, Ashland, Obio, Hay Wagon Body, fil 8 1 02 Anton Knulsen, Madison, Wis., Vehicle Brake, 618,106. Arthur L. Lucas, Slater, Mo.. Tongue Support, 618,278. Charles G. Maiiland and C. McOallom, Glasgow, Scotland, Nose or Feed Bag for Horses, 618 279. Daniel P. Sammis, New York, N. Y.. Pneumatic Car- riage Brake, 618,294. xt t n u Jscob and K. Van Selres, Paterson, N, J , Horseshoe, R 1 R 1 RQ . Joseph T. Varney, Lynn, Mass., Horseshoe Toe-Calk Machine, 618,150. 68 ®^« ^veeitev ani> §q?fxvt»mc»u [Febeoaey 4, 1899 Sulky Notes. Lend your aseietaoce to Ihe district fair bill. Don't miss making an entry in the Louisyille Prize. Two sisters to Cbehalie, 2:04J, will be trained tbie year. The pacing mare La Belle, 2:09, by Lockheart, 2:08^, is dead. Ed Geeks drove thirty-six winning beats in 2:10 or better last year. I DiBECT, 2:13, will make a limited season in the stud this year, Stallion owners should advertise their horses withoat further delay. Chico will give a good meeting this year and will be in the main circuit. There should be at least a dozen new 2:10 performers in this State this year. A RELIABLE man wants a position with a training stable See advertisement. Charley Baldwin will have Mary Celeste, 2:17^, at the races this sammer. HoESFs without records that can go three heats in 2:25 or better are in demand. ^ The Illinois State Fair will give $10,000 in purses for harness horses this year. The horse boom is only waiting on another good rain storm, which is expected now anyday. Road horses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * Fbesno ought to be able to give a good meeting every year. They need a track there, however. Allen G., 2:10, who was one of last year's additions to the fast pacing list, will be let up till 1900. Lady of the Manor, 2:07|, seems to be the only pacer EdGeers has in sight for this season's races. An effort is to be made to get Chehalie 2:04J, to go with- out the hopples this year. He is wintering in Maesachu- ZoMBRO, 2:11, the great son of McKinney, 2:11J, will make the season of 1899 at San Bernardino, Cal, at $30 the season. There is a demand for heavy horses that cannot be sup- plied. Good heavy truck teams are hard to get and com- mand good prices. Agitato. 2:09, and Lolita, 2:17, both pacers, have been sold by C. A. Winship of Los Angeles to D. A. Miller of Buffalo, New York. Dr. Powell Reeves, of Spokane, Washington, has given his two-year-old colt by Dlctatus, out of a mare by Nutwood, the name Dictator Nut. Fifteen districts so arranged that all portions of the State will be treated alike, is the idea that meets with the most approval at Sacramento. Geebs cuntinnes so pleased with his Direct (2:05^) Bessie Hal colt that he has shipped the mare to East View Farm to be bred back to the bl^ck horse. Henry Chapman, who formerly was in the employ of J. M. Nelson, bat gone East aud will locate in Maine, where he says he will open a training stable. Robe Ckois, 2:11}, the pioperty of M. E. McHenry and now at Pleessnton in ihe Keating string, is more than likely to be in the 2:08 class before the season is over. When the bell rings in 1899, Planet, 2:04|, by Bonnie McGregor, will take the word as Borough Park. He is now owned by William H. Reynolds, Brooklyn, N. Y. The bill which provided for an appropiation to pay the indebtedness of the various agricultural districts was r."*"^^ back by the Assembly Committee on Agricnlture, with ttie recommendation that it do not pass. The McKinney pacing colt out of Grace Kaiser, dam of McZeus 2:13. that Tom Keating has in his string, nas been named Al Conev for that well known plunger who accom- panied the Kealign string East last year and will go again, this season. The veteran driver and trainer known al! over the East as "Uncle" George Fuller, has been selected by the Russian Government to teach young men how to train boraep. His "school" will be located at the royal stables and his salary $10,000 per year. In 1898 the members of the National Trotting Association held six hundred and seventeen meetings and paid $1 314,620 in premiums. The members of the American Trotting As sociation held five hundred and eight mee ings in li?98, and paid $871,578 in premiums. There will be quite a number of entries from California in the Louisville Prize, which closes February 15th. Several owners have stated in this office during the last few days that they would certainly make entries in this splendid stake. Read the particulars in our advertising columns. The Newgaes sale of coach horses at Chicago proved tobe one of the most successful ever held in this country. During the entire sale there were 159 head sold at a grand average of $243 95. The highest price for any one pair was $1000 so the average of $486.50 per team shows that good prices were obtained for all. A gentleman who resides in Colorado, writes to the Breeder and ypORTSMAN saying be wishes to purchase a young stallion (colt preferred) a standard bred bay, that is or will be 16 2 high and is a descendant of Electioneer. U any of our readers know of a colt that will fill the bill will they please notify us. Monroe Salisbury has a colt by Direct that just suits him as far as breeding is concerned. His dam is a thorough- bred mare by .Hock Hocking and has as much four mile blood in her pedigree as the best of them, Mr. Sali&bury thinks the colt ought to stay the route and go the clip, but time alone will tell whether he is right. The new trotting track at New York and the Readville track are the only members of the Grand Circuit that will bar hopples the coming season. The remaining seven tracks of the circuit — Hartford, Providence, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus, Glen Falls and Detroit — have decided that they could not afford to rule the hoppled horses off. Among the stallione that will stand for service at the Santa Rosa Stock Farm this season will be L. W. Rus?ell by Stam- boul out of By By, by Nutwood; Valotta, by George Norval 13,280 out of Carlotta Wilkes, by Charley Wilkee; Beau Brummel 2:16^, by Wildnut out of Nettie Bentr^n, by Gen. Benton and Sidney Dillon, by Sidney, out of Venus- The well known reinsman, George A. Goodrich, of Sbelbyville, Ind., died suddenlv of rheumatism of the heart on January 11th. Mr. Goodrich owned and campaigned a number of good horses, among them Angle D., which he drove to the world's record of 2:07 for pacing maree at Detroit a few years ago. and the Young Jim mare Marie, 2:19^. Ma-RES that had two each to take standard records last year are: Lassie Jean by Brigadier, Francesca by Almont, Tessie by Chester Chief, Agnes M. by Gen. Withers, Minne- qua Maid by Wood's Hambletonian, Precise by Nutwood, Eva 8 by Onward, Lady May by Port Leonard, Cyprus by fttrathmore, MolUe D. by Wilkes Boy, and Lucy S. by Young Jim. BoNATELLO, the 2:13J trotting mare, has been purchased by Henry Norton, of Chicago, from Mr. Jameson, of Butler, Pa., for $5,000. Bonatello is bv Rostok Cossack— Jole B , by Woodford Mambrino, and was bred by Arthur J. Caton at bis stock farm at Joliet. Last season she won eight out of ten races against big fields, in which many good horses were entered. Mamie Riley, 2:16, bay mare by McKinney, carried off the first prize among the trotters exhibited at the Los An- geles horse show, defeating Toggles, 2:09.K and Galette. 2:12i. CoL. Park Hknshaw and his regiment will be mustered out of the service next Monday. The Colonel will leave a flirine of trotters on the circuit this year in James Sullivan's charge. Therk were over two hundred horses entered in the trotting and pacing events in the few meetings held in California last year. With u good circuit this year the number will be doubled easily. Ed Lafferty will begin working a numbsr o( horses next week at Alameda. He has room for several more in his stables and will be pleased to hear from those desiring horses trained. The Palo Alto Stock Farm has named the bay filly, 3, by / Itivo, 4, 2:18i— America, by Hambletonian 10, Carrie Caswell after the lady who corresponds for Eastern turf papers over that signature. Several inquiries have been received as to whether the great broodmare Francesca, by Almont 33 is for sale. She is owned by Alex Brown E?q., of Walnut Grove Stock Farm, who says she is 18 years old and as lively as a colt. He does not care to put a price on her as be believes she is worth more than he could gei for her now at the prices horses are selling. Sbe.may be bred to McKinney this year. The largest crowd seen on the Salinas race track in sev- eral years witnessed the match pacing race last Sunday be- tween DrifecoU's Lottie D. and Jeesen's Sleepy Charley; Lottie D , excellently driven by Henry Hellman, won the match for $300 in three straight beats, each lime by a length, and bad speed to spare. The time was 2:28|, 2:24 and 2:23. The judges were R. I. Orr, James Storm and "Vet" Kent. The Horse Review $20,000 stake for three-year-old trot- ters will be decided over the track of the Nutwood Driving Club at Dubuque, Iowa, some time during the week begin- ning August 28th, and ending Sentember 2d, this year. This stake is the largest ever raced for bv harness horses, and it mnkpB the total amount of money to be hung up at Dubuque $80,503. There are fifty-six of the original nominations still elegible to the race. Senator R. Porter Ashe, of San Francisco, is the author of the following Act, which was introduced last week in the Senate: "Any person, or persons, who msiotains a watering trough on or open to a public highway for use by the public must empty said trough at least once a day. Any person neglecting to emptv such trough is guilty of a mis- demeanor." The purpose of the Act is to prohibit the use of stagnant water in the drinking troughs used by domestic animals, and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Moee trotters and pacers will be out this year than in any one year be*"ore in the history of tro'ting. This ia due to the great growing interest in the horse business. From pres- ent outlook it looks as though nearly $50,000 more money would be hung up this year than ever before. Verily the trotter is king. Of fifteen applicants for the position of Secretary of the Detroit Driving Club George Conner of Jackson was the suc- cessful candidate. Conner will take hold at once. He has been connected with (rotting interests for many years. He was Secretary of the Northern Michigan circuit in 1883 and for the past three years hab successfully managed the track at Jackson. Last spring Connor organized the Michigan and Indiana circuit, which was very successful. That the new trotting track at Yonkers, just built by W. H. Clark, is intended to be a strong factor in the turf world is amply proved by the fact that they announce purses and stakes worth $60 000, to be distributed at their meeting, September 4ib to September 9lh. This is a larger amount than is offered by anv other association in the Grand Cir- cuit. Following Readville and Hartford, as the meeting does, there should be magnificent sport for the lovers of the trotter and pacer at the Empire City track. Comment has been made upon the fact that Bine Ball, himself a pacer and from pacing stock, sired only four pacers out of a total of sixty in the list. The fact of the matter is. that in the days when the get of Blue Bull were on the turf, pacing was extermely unfashionable and very little money was hung up for it. All of the get of Blue Bull that had s.ieed enough, although natuially ii^clined to pace, were converted to the trot, if possible. If the same sixty were on the turf to-day, no doubt at least half of them would be allowed to pace. The American bred trotting horse is now being exported to almost every country on the globe. No other export trade has so tborou^hl? advertised Americi in fori'igQ lands. The credit of developing the trotter belongs to a class of men who love and admire a fine horse. Business men and pro- fessional men in all lines of business have helped. The breeders, of course, have done much, but in reality it is men who like to own and drive fast horses who have kept up the interest and aided materially in buildin,30 to 1. second: Mon- tanus. 112 ( BullmarO, even, ihird ; Sir Urian, Espionage, Slromo, Monda DIara, Bid Mc, Ocorona, Peler Weber. Time, 1:29. One and one-eighth mil- s, Selling. Four-year-olds and upward— Mlstle- ton. 109 (Thorpe), 5 to 2. won; Tom Cromwell, 114 (Jones). 8 to S.second* Guilder, 106 rypeFcerj,5 to 2, third; Alvero, Robert Bonner Noncha- lance, B. McClosfeey. Time, l:o3Jri. One and one-sixieenth miles, Selling. Four-year-olds and upward- David 'enny, 112(H. Martin), even, won; Morlnga. 106 (Spencer) 3 10 1, second; Captive, 108 (BuUmBn),9 to 2, third; Bernardlllo, Thyne. Time. 1:47. Five furlongs, Selling, Four-year-olds and upward. Owners' Handicap — Abu-e. 80 (Hal Brown), 1 to 3, wm; Pelxotlo, 80 (S. Relff), 3 lo I, sec- ond; ibly, 87 (Houuk). 12 to 1, third; Miss Rowena, I Don't Knuw Figaro, Fly. Time, 1:0034. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. One and one sixteenth miles, selling four-year-olds and upward— Eopinger, 114 i Bullman). 18 10 5. won;Two Chfers, Z16 (Thorpe). 3 to 2, second ; Flem ng. Ul (Snider), 13 to 2, third ; Goethe, Heury C Pelxotto II. Time, liSlii. Fnturltv course, Selling. Three-year-old flllies— wing, 110 i. Seven furlongs. Three-year-olds and upward— O' Conn ei I, 115 (piggott)i 2 to I. won; Morinaa. 106 ( Bullman), 2 to I, second ; Torslda, 107 (Turneri' 3 to 1, third; Captive. Mercuilo. Time, 1:271^. One and one-sixleenlh miles, Three-year-olds and upwards— Dunols. 114 (H Marfin),2 to 5, won ; Robert Bonner, 93 (Br(.wn).20 to 1, second; Storm Kl'ig, 103 (Builmau),6 to I, third; MaUy, Rosebeau. Tlm^, 1:47 '.j One and an eighth miles. Free handicap, threp-year-olds and upward— Miatleion, 10> 1 I'hnrtie). 9 to s, won; Krolimun. 9ii (Palyi. II to 6, second* Tom ». romwell, 99 1 Jones), 6 to 5, third; Keolia. Time. I:.54f^. Six furlongs, Selling, ' hree-year-o'dsand mward-Zamar II,,I09(H Manln), G to 5. won; G. H. Ketcham, 103 (Bullman), 7 to 2, secoud* Whitcomb, 109 (Jones), 6 to 1. third; Malnslay, Highland Bail, I Don't Know, Jim Bozeman. Time, 1:15. Where All Signs Palled. "I haye lost all faith in signs," said Dodson, as some one brought up the sabjact of superstition. "I baye always been more or leas superelitious and a belieyer in signs; but I had such a setback the other day that I haye lost all faith in their potency. "Perhaps yoa will remember that there was a borne called Blackball entered in tbe races held some time age? "I like to make a modest bet now and then on the races, and I had given some thought to tbe particular race that this Blackball was entered in. "While I was deeply pondering over the merits of the different horses entered in the race, Brown came an, and slapping me on the back, wanted to know i' I had heard that Smith had been blackmailed at the club. *'The name Blackball came to me like a flash. I hadn't the slightest doubt it was a sign to back Blackball, and sub- sequent events seemed to prove it. "On my way home I saw a small boy bounding a rubber ball on the payment. Agiin the black ball I A little furlher on I discovered a small dirkej crying on a doorstep — the black bawl I "Going down town that night I pa89ed a h^uae where some colored people were holding a ball I "That settled it, and I resolved to back Blackball for all I was worth. "How did I cooie om? Blackball came in seyenth. The only reason he didn't come in eighth was the fact that there were only seyen horses entered. "I felt 80 mad on my way home that I passed under every ladder I came to.". — Detroit Free Press. French Ooachers Popular. J. Malcolm Forbes has bought from M. W. Dunham two of the finest French fillies there were in the Oakland stud. The mares, one of them a four-year-old, and the other com- ing two, were shipped from Wayne January 17th, and were due to reach Mr. Forbet'a farm, 8aturday, January 2l6t. Like several other noted breeders— Mr L. V. Harkness, the Messrs. Hamlin, J. S. Sanborn and others— Mr. Forbes has decided that the cross between the American trotter and the French coacher will produce the result so much desired, and will breed these two young mares to Arion and Bingen. SPEED-ffAY rivalry in New York may result in an inter* esting- match on the new trotting track next summer. The king of the drive is conceded generally to be Cobwebs. 2:12, but there are other owners who dispute the big California's title. In view of this one of them has proposed a race to road wagons over the new track to settle the aueslion of supremacy, and has offered to contribute his share towards providing a $1000 silver cup as a prize for the winner. The race, if arranged, would probably be trotted to road wagons owners driving. Among the horses that might be expected to start in such a contest are David B., 2.09}; Newcastle, 2:li|; Luxon, 2:11J, and Alves, 2:11|. Cannot Be Beaten. Mr. Albert Wood, a prominent horseman at Haverhill, Mass., writes January I7th as soUows : '"I have used Quinn's Ointment for years on my horses, and think it cannot be beaien." This is the general expreFPion of the leading breeders and horsemen throughout the United Slates. For cuibs, splints, spavins, windpuffs and all bunches Quinn's Ointment has no fqnal. Sent by mail or express prf paid, upon receipt of $1 50 per bottle; smaller pfze 50 cents. Ad- dress W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall, N. Y, unless you can obtain from vour drneg'sf. 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Bond lor descrlpiivo clr-'Uar^ tf Eloionlnta. etc. Addreia 1 aB) LAW RBNCE-WILLl A M8 00^ CloTelaud, O to @;ir^ ^ve^h^^ ^m^ ^jwt^mmu [FEBRUiBY 4.1899 Latonia and Memphis Stake Entries AMERICAN TURF OONQRE3S. Olianffes in the Rules, Some Important and Some Otherwise. As compared with 1S98. the American Turf Congress Kac- ing Rales of 1899 show many changes. A part of the new rules, amendments sn^ alterations are here presented: Kule 30 was amended by adding "And any maiden which has been disqualified after having finished first, is still a maiden, although bets may have been paid on it as the winner." Rule 70 reads as follows: "Every entry in a puree race must be in the name of a person having ownership in the horse, and must be made in writing by the owner or trainer, or some one deputed by him; but the full. name of every per- son having an ownership in a horse, or, excepting the trainer's per cent, any interest in its winnings, must be reg- istered with the Secretary or Clerfe of the Course before it starts at any meeting, as must be every change in such own- ership or interest thereafter made during that meeting. Any failure to comply with this rule shall be punished by fine or suspension, and if an objection because of such defaults is duly made and sustained against a horse that has run in a lace, its winnings in that rice shall be forfeited to the horse ^hat finished next behind it." Rule 52 was amended so as to read "A selling race is one in which every horse entered *to be sold,' if a loser, may be claimed, and if the winner, must be oflered for sale at public auction." Rule 54 was amended to read *Owner includes part owner, bat an interest in the winnings only of a horse shall not constitute ownership." A new rule, 105, was enacted which reads as follows: "No jockey, except when riding for his contract employer, shall be weighed out for any race unless there has been deposited or him with the Clerk of the Scales the fee for i losing mount ^n that race; and the Clerk of the Scales shall pay over the money so deposited to the jockey unle?s he has notice to the contrary. The failure to so deposit this fee for the jockey engaged for any horse, shall declare it out of the race." Rule 107 was made rule 104 and amended to read as fol- lows after the word "judges" in line three -'or his horse shall be declared out of the race. No person bhall be admitted to the weighing room except owners, trainers and jockeys." Rule 121 was made rule 119 and amended to read as fol- lows: "A horse should bring in its weight out, and if short of it by two or more pounds, it shall be disqualified." Rule 139 is a new rule and reads as follows: "An objec- tion to a horse that has run in a race on the ground that it VhS not trained or ridden by a licensed trainer or rider, or that the names of all those having an ownership in it or an interest io its winnings have not been registered with the clerk of the coarse, as required by rule 70, must be made not later than the day after that upon which the race was run." Rule 152 was made rule 151 and amended by striking ont the first seven lines, except the words "if sold" at the ter- mination of line seven, and substituting therefor the words, "every horse entered 'to be sold' that runs in a selling race shall, if the winner, be sold at public auction immediately after the race, and one-half of any surplus over the selling price shall go to the second horse and the other to the asso- ciation." Also by substituting the word "the" for ''all'' before the words "other horses" in the section in relation to claiming. Also by striking ont the words "as to who is claiming for" io the concluding lioe and substituting there- fore the words "that be is doing so." Kule 157 was made rule 156 and a i ended so as to read as follows: "Any person who fails to pay for a horse bought or claimed in a selling race within fifteen minutes after the sale or claim has been made, shall forfeit his right to the horse, and shall be fined, suspended or ruled ofl by the judges; but the owner may still require that the horse shall be taken and paid for by the purchaser or claimant, who, if he fail or re- fnse to do so, shall be suspended until be makes good his default to the owner." Rule 164 was made rule 163 and amended by adding a fifth paragraph which reads as follows: * Id estimating the value of a series of races in which an extra sum of money is won by winning two or more of the series, the extra sum shall be estimated in the last race by which it was finally won." His Lordsbip, entered in the Kentucky and Tennessee De'^oye, has been taken up and will be Fent to Louisville about the 1st of February for training. He looks well, and hi(( owners, John S"iith and Mrs. Byron McClelland, think ^- will prove a good horse this eeason. The stake events of the Latonia Jockey Club for the spring and fall meetings of 1899, as well as the fixed events of 1900, are well filled, and many of the best horses in the country are entered. The entries closed January 14ih. Following is the list of stakes : Spring of 1899 : Clips Etta— Sixty two entriee; for two-year-old fillies; five furl on gp. Harold— Seventy-three entries; for two-year-old colts; five furlongs. Sensation— Fifty-three entriee; two-year-olds; six furlongs. Latonia Prize— Thirty-three entries; three year-old handi- cap; one and one-eighth miles. Tobacco— Fifty -six entries; three-year-olds and upwards, selling; one mile. Decoration Handicap— Forty-three entries; three-year-olds and upward; one and one-eighth miles. Cincinnati Hotel— Fifty-five entries; threeyear-olds and upwards; handicap; one and one sixteenth miles. Fall of 1899: Kimball — Seventy-nine entries; twc-year-old colts; six fur- longs. Zoo-2oo — Fifty-one entries; two-year-old fillies; six fur- longs. Kentucky Central— Fifty-two entries; two-year-olds; one mile. Derby (1900) — Ninety-six entrief; one and oue-balf miles. Himyar (1900) — Ninety-one entries; one and one-eighth miles. Oakes ; (1900)— Sixty-two entries; one and one-quarter miles. The Cotton Steeplechase Stakes at Memphis only secured fifteen entries, but they are worth comment. Most of the horses entered have never gone over the jumps in public and when one finds in the list such well known performers on the flat as Sutton, Hampden, Zufallig, Peter II. and Amateur, it appears probable that the jumping division in the middle west is to be reinforced with much new material this year. Of horses now in California Monita, Captain Reese, Viking and Octuruck have gone over the limber at Ingleside this winter; all will be new to patrons of racing on the other side of the Mississippi, In fact, the list of entries is almost completely made up of horses new to the game. The stake and entries are as follows: The Cotton Steeplechase Stakes — A steeplechase handicap sweepstakes for four-year-olds and upward, $50 each, half forfeit, or $10 if declared; $750 added, of which $200 to sec- ond and $100 to third, the fourth to save stake. Weights to be announced and declarations to be made two days before the race. Four or more horses of entirely difisrent interest^ to start, or the race may be declared ofi". About two miles. A. G. Blakely's Monita, b g, 8, by St. Saviour— Night Hawk; Peter II., b h, 7, by Brutus — Bonnie Jean. P. M. Civill's Sivarin, b g, 5, by Hindoo — Ricochet. J. Desha's Ballamy, b g, 4, by Eberlee- Fonsica; Discip- line, ch h, 5, by Order — Fonsica. L. H. Ezeil's Octuruck, ch g, 4, by Rio Bravo — Johanna; Captain Reese, ch g, 7, by Rossington — Ada Reese. D. J. Learv's Sutton, ch h, 5, by Red Iron — Lily Wright. J. B. Lewman's Amateur, b c, 4, by Laureate Rehearsal. Mrs. A. M. Linnell's Viking, ch g, 5, by Herald — Eileena; Tom Smith, blk g, 5, by Clarendon — Sp^rrowgrass. A. M. Orpen's Florida Rose, ch f, 4, by Farandole — Jennie S. W. F. Schuliza's Zafallig, ch g, 6, by Argyle— Per- adventure. C. Van Studdiford's Mystery, b c, 4, by Favor — Mysterious. W. M. Wallace's Hampden, b c, 4, by Hanover — Altivola. English Methods "Worth Oopylng. The New York Sun quotes Mr. Jacob Pincas as follows regarding the management os the English racing stable help. The anpicturesque, unbusinesslike and unkempt appearance of our American exercise boys has Jong been a matter for comment, and it is a pity that trainers do not take enough interest in the appearance of their help to keep them tidy, and appropriately dressed for their work. Gaiters are cheap neat and cr^nvenient even if properly cat breeches are not also worn, and if the profesional jockeys would dress in some proper riding outfit in the mornings when they are gallop- sng horses, we should soon see the stable boys following suit and a lad's efi^orls would be directed toward turning himself out neatly by force of example; while the neatly cut and well fitting breeches and gaiters would be much more the object of a stable boy's ambition than is the acquisition of an imitation diamond to adorn his fiannel shirt. It is the little things that help, that prove attractive, that assist prosperity. Mr. Pincus says: "The methods of the different training systems differ some- what in the matter of the discipline that exists in a training establishment. And in that sense I thick our English friends set us a very good example. The stable boys, the apprentices and other attendants around a stable are kept to the strict letter of the law in the matter of discipline, and the riot act is soon read if there is any deviation for the rule which the trainer has laid down for the guidance of his help. The lads who exercise go to bed and rise at a certain hour; they are well taken care of and kindly treated, but if the letter of the law is not lived up to there will be something doing in the way of punishment that causes them to beware of the day when they infringe again. "The exercise boys are carefully taught the handling of their mounts. Good hands in a lad are particularly desir- able, and the careful traintog that an English lad receives I think has a great deal to do with the improving or spoiling the temper of a race horse A vicious lad is almost bound to make a vicious horse, aud a steady-headed youngster, who has been well advised regarding the use of his hands, will give a horse a good mouth, and the pulling, hauling and jerking of a horse, which is so trying to the patient trainer to see, will be avoided. The lads on the other side have a smart appearance while exercising; good, serviceable breeches are used while working, and the effect when seen on the course is much more pleasing to look at than the untidy look ot alot of boys with misfit and unkempt riding apparel." Palo Alto's Thoroughbred Department. The news is given out that there will be no more breeding of thoroughbreds at the famous Palo Alto Farm. Since the death of the late Senator Stanford it has been the policy of his widow and her brother, Mr Lathrop, who looks after the affairs of the great farms baloagiog to the estate, to curtail the breeding of both trotting and thoroughbred horses, though the trotting department will doubtless be continued for many years. No new stallions have been purchased by the farm for either depirtmsnt, bat outside stallions have been leased from year to year. There is a col- lection of grandly-bred mares at Palo Alto, and could they have been mated with high class thoroughbred stallions in late years better results might have followed. Mrs. Stanford will devote the vast fortune left by the Senator to the de- velopment of the great College which he founded in memory of bis only son. It is a grand and noble work and will re- quire BO much of her time that the breeding farms wilf necessarily receive less attention than daring the Senatoi'a life. We andrestand that light harness horses will continue to be bred at Palo Alto and that consienmenls of developed horses will be sent to the Eestern auction rings every year, and only those mares and colts are to be raced in California which are intended for the breeding ranks of the farm. Rye Qrass at Napa Stock Farm. There has been a large acreage planted to Australian rye grass on the A. B. Spreckels ranch near Napa, during the past four years. About 105 acres have been sown to that seed and some of it has turned out very well. Four years ago 30 acres of land near the river bank was sown to rye grass and it is the best patch on the farm. There is plenty of moisture at that point, which is essential, and stock has had more than sufficient pasture on it since the grass was planted. In March, 1898, an additional 75 acres of the Australian rye grass was sown, but it did not turn out as well as the 30 acres put m previous. This was because there was not enough rain in the April following to give it a good start, start. It will be necessary to re-seed about ten acres of this tract this year. This Australian rye grass should be sown where there ie plenty of moisture, and it takes plenty of rain following the seeding to give the grass a good start. This grass generally dries out in July, but when the fall and winter rains come it affords most excellent pasture for stock. — Napa Register. CURBS. SPLINTS, SPAVINS, WINDPUFFS, — and all enlargements, absolutely remoTed by — QUiNN'S Ointment. Ithasihe^tnqtialified endorsement oj our lead- ing horsemen and veterinarians. Me. C. E. DiNT-HAKT, Catchier Stale Ban!;. Slayton, Minn., saye : "One bottle cared a very bad case of blood spavin on a mare for which I have since been offered $800. I would not be without it if it cost $.=5.00 a bottle." We havf hi idreds ofstieh UsCinwjiials. Price SI. 50 per Package. Smaller size 50 cents. Afikyonr Drnppiat forit. If he does not keep it we will send prepaid on receipt of price. Address IV. B. EDDY Si CO., Whitehall, S. Y. Febeuab? 4, 1899] QTlje ^veelsev mt& ^avi«nicixu •?! Saddle Notes Al Stasfobd, the steeplechase rider, is making an effort to be reinalaied. - EsBERT & Sei27NER have pnrchase the three-jear-old filly Aihaja, by Imported IsUagton, oat of ^ot Idle, by Wildidle. John Eodegap, one of (be old gnard of trainerSj and who has h&odled many fsmoQs horses in bis da7, is getting a small string ready at Lexington. AccoBDiNG to recent coant there are now in the vicinity of Lexington, Kentneky, about 700 thoroaghbred yearlings to be sold this spring and sammer. Captain jAM:es H. R££3 is officiating as jadge at the New Orleans meeting, having accepted the position oaade vacant by the resignation of a, O. Kankin. Jockey Tommy Powkes has signed a three-year contract to nde for August Belmoot, who will race during the coming season aader the name of John J. H>land & Co. The fond for a monument to be erected in memory of the late J. J. Carter, who lost his life in the Baldwin Botel fire, is growing apace. It has now reaches nearly four hundred doUare. The Live Oak Handicap, one mile, ivas won at New Orleans last Saturday by BrancQ, son of King Gallop. Sea Bobber was second. The track was maddy which acconnts for the time, 1:45^. Mb. E Cassel has registered with Messrs. Weatheiby the name Ganbarrel for bay or brown filly, 2, oy imp. Artillery, dam Beryl, by imp. Sir Modred, bred in the United Stales by J. B. Haggin. The racing meeting of the Venezuela Jockey Club began at Caracas last Sunday. In the South American couotries all race meetings are held on Sunday in the afternoon. Everybody goes to mass in the forenoon. RiLET Grannan has been playing the San Francisco hors€H in the ^ew York poolrooms. After winning pretty well by reason cf his knowledge of the horses gained on his trip oat here, has opened a poolroom of his own. Associated wiih Grannan are the Mahooey Brothers and Bookmaker Lackman one of the old Guttenberg confederacy. Bos, that speedy but erratic son of Order and Pandora, is to trv conclusions with the handicap division on the Eistero tracks again this year. Henry McDaniels has him in charge with the balance of the Showalter string and is confident that the once promising colt will prove his worth ihie year. Box was fired and turned out tbis winter, and is said to have rounded to nicely. At the Churchill Downs race track, Louisville, Ky., there are now 200 horses wioteriog, aod of the 200. 130 are two-year-olds and the older horses of prominence are few. Among them are Ben HolIaday,l6abe7 and May Hempstead. Ben HoUadayis reported in good condition and May Hemp- stead in the hands of H. Eagene Leigh promises to come round all right this season. Those in the best position to know say that a racing bill will be inlroduced in the Illinois legislature and that it will surely pass before the session is ended, and will be signed by Governor Tanner. K theee prophecies prove true there will be a revival of high class racing in the windy city and it will be a great racing centre of the West. Geobge C. BfiSNFTr has purchased the belting privileges at Memphis for the coming spring meetiog. outbidding John Condon, C. A. Titles & Co., E. L. Applegate and Marcus Cartri;;ht. The batting ricg will bs free to all bDokmakers, as in the past. It is said that it cost Bennett io the neigh- borhood of $40,000 to secure the privileges. List year Capt. C. A. Tiles of St. Louis was in control. Willis Fielps, Lexington, Ky., has purchased of M. S. Kice, Lonisville, the brown filly, 2, bv Falsetto, dam Addie C, by King Alfonso. This fitly is full sister to Chant, and is said to be very promising. Terms private. Gabnet Feegcson sold Sam McKeever lo Fred Foster last week for the reported sum of $-5,000. Ferguson pur- chased the colt in Montana last summer srom Marcus Daly at an auction sale, the price paid being $500. THEfiB are ten horses now running at the local tracks that were running here in 1894. They are Bill Howard, Don Falano, Fly, Huntsman, Joe Cotton, Ricardo, Road- runner, Silver State, Tim Murphy and Una Colorado. TftAtSKB Tom Welch says that he is greatly pleased with the outlook for the Fleischman string, which includes some of the best in training. I>r. Eichberg has come around all right and should fulfill the promise which he gave as a two- year-old in his three-year old form. With the other racy individuals iu his stable, the lot should give a good account of themselves the coming season, which turfmen already pre- dict will be a banner one for the turf. Mb. and Mbs. W. J. Halpin (the lady is kown to the theatrical profession as Papinta, thedanseuie). have recentlv purchased from Mr?. B. C. Holly, the Grinstead stallion El Rayo, the sire of Hortoo, and all the mares on the Vallfjo farm except Fusillade's Last. Among the mares are Fran- cesca, by Three Cheers, Fasil, sister to Horton, Minnie Elfeins, a well known race mare, Nioena and others. Papinta has a number of ihorooghbreds in Kentackv ffhich will be shipped to Califoroia this year. It is said that Col. Jack Chinn is interested in the enterprise with Mr. and Mrs, Halpin. The Premium Stake for two-year olds was won at Kew Orleans on the 25Lh of last month by Mney Chica. a brown tjily by imp Gallantry, dam, the short bred mare Fanny Wilson, by Ferg Kyle. Muey Chica had a narrow escape from being destroyed after she was born. She was an early foal, being dropped two months before her time, and was such a wee little weedy looking thing that the stud groom advised her owner to kill her. Her dam, Fannie Wilson, was dry and the youcgiter could not suckle her, so she was raised on the bottle. Even now Muey Chica is not much bigger than a j ick-rabbit, but she has a world of speed, and she races her field dizzy in the first three eighths. The Crescent City Jockev Club meeting closes March 25th, and after that the Lonisville Jockey Club will hold a six days' meeting This will close the regjlar winter season on April 1st. After that Lomes the Little Rock meeting and the Memphis races. Many of the Eastern stables, incloding that cf McCafifarty, who heads the winniog lis. at A^ew Orleans, have signified their iniealion to ha present at these meetings and follow oat the circuit. Marcus Daly didn't win the Senatorial Darby in Mon- tana, but his chestnut filly Gualala, daughter of imported Goldfinch and Kiss-Me-Quick by imported King Ernest, won a good race at Qakliod last Monday. She showed a clean pair of heels for six furlongs to such good three-year- olds as Lavator, Limewater, Obsidian, Genua and others, running the distance in 1:14 Dan Dennison is her trainer and has all the members in his stable in good shape. Tom Eotle, guardian of the clever lightweight Jjckey Frank Devln, has signed the boy with Burns & Waterhouse for a year. Devin will go East with that section of the B. & W. stable that will race in St. Louis and the Middle West. Chaeles T. PATTEESON.who wlU have a formidable string io the East this season, has signed Jeckey Everett to ride for him. Everett has never shown anv wonderful performances in the saddle, although he has been considered a pretty fair boy in the West. Bakeb & Gektby of Lexington, who apQ^Q^ce4'- last year their retirement from the turf, have recoosidered and now have a half dozsn voungsters in training oa their farm. Among them is a bav filly by imported Florist out of Becky B., therefore a fall sister to Dunois. Br a recent decision of a St. Louis judge hand-book bet- ting was declared legal, and that, therefore, no one who makes private wagers is amenable to the law on that account. However, if a man makes a regular husiness of betting, and maintains an establishment for the laying and accepting of his wagers, and provides himself with the regular parapher- nalia for the transaction of betting business, he is violating the law against gambling, and is liable to be prosecuted. Chables GaEEN, cf St. Louis, owner of the Kentucky 4.s3ociation race track, has issued a noticed to trainers, own- er?, jockeys and stable boys occupying buildings on the asso- ciation grounds to vacate on or before March 1st. He will sell all improvements and have them removed at that time^ and will then cut the sixty-five acres comprising the grounds up into building lots and sell them at auction. He says he has already invested about $50,000 in the property and is determined to get out as quickly as possible. If a syndicate is formed of turfmen before the 1st of March tie will sell to them, so that racing can be continued here, but he will make no effjrt himself to aid the Kentucky turfmen. Thirty- three owners and trainers with 140 horses will have to find accommodations elsewhere. OwA9, the property of Mr. Fred Gebhard, has been shipped to Long Island, where he will be placed in Mr. Gebhard's new breeding establishment. The horse is by Reform, dam Maggie B. B , and made the season last year at J. N. Camden's farm, near Versailles. Henky Gbiffis, well known as a jockey a few years ago, has decided to trv his hand as a layer of the odds. He abandoned the saddle two years ago when he became too heavy to ride, and became a player. Fred Cowan will be associated with Griffin in his new venture. tJp to and incladiD^ the week ending Janoarv 21st, J. J. McCsfierty headed the list of winning owners at New Orleans with $7,113 to his credit, James Arthur was second with $3,238. and G. C. Bennett had won $3 014 None of the other owners had won as much as three ttiousand dollars. The list of entries to the big English Spring handicaps includes fewer American bred horses than was expected. Only eight are nominated in all. Of these the following are still owned bv Americans: Archduke II. and M*;ggin5 II. bv J. Storey Curtis; Sly Fox by C. X. Dwyer, and Bowling Green by .Richard Croker, Little Dick Clawaon is spending his winter out in Mis- souri, at Garden City. Like Garrison and Tod Sloan , Clawson Bracts the gun aod field sports. Ttie other day Ciawson went into a match with the best shots of the State, and killed more pigeons than the best of them. He is said to be very handy with the scatter gun. Some owners give their horses little opportunity to rest. Here is the number of races run by some of the "bn=iy" ones during 189S: Albert S, 65; Arrezzi. 61; Brighton, 53; David, 49; Elkin, 73; Helen H. Gardner, 44; Judge Sleadman. 66; Jim Flood, 50; Moozletofi. 60; Nover, 37; Oxnard, 45; Royal Choice, 55; Swordsman, 59; Tabouret, 50; Vanessa, 65. Sats an English exchange: The recent turf legislation in respect to the restriction cf two-jear-old rannicg is the best reform we have had for many years and is one ihat has beer, frequently advocated in cur columns. In 1867 the number of two-year-olds which ran in that year was 752, and in 1897 the number was 1358. The number of five-year olds and upwards which ran in the former year was 637, and in the latter year they had declined to 505. Comaient is needless. The lurid tales told by the diily press of the winnings of Hill, the Australian plunger now at the local tracks, are amusiDg to those who know how hard it is to place large bets with any. hat one or two of the bookmakers. The dash of one double eagle in the betting ring, no matter on what horse placed, will be immediately followed io every instance by a vigorous applica ion of the chamois to the chals marks and when a man enters the enclosures with a hundred dollar bill in bis hand there is a panic. ScPEEiNTENDEST GoRMAN says there are now 200 horses stabled at Morris Park, and thers is not a sign of sickness in the lot. Trainers are jubilant and anticipate the greatest season in years. Ifthe spring epidemic of infioeczi can be avoided there will undoubtedly ba large fields of good class horses go to the post at the opeoiog of the Morris Park sea son. The new steeplechase course, with natural brash at the jumps, will be the finest in the coontry this season, and the Grand National, the new stake, ought to be a big event. Db. Sheppabd, four-year-old son of Buchanan and Vol- tine, by Voltorno, ran a cracking good race at Oakland, last Friday. January 27th. With 112 pounds op he covered a mile and a sixteenth in l:45i, catting the Califoroia record three-fourths of a second. He traveled the mile in 1:38 3-5. Cash Sloan got him cfi in the lead and he fairly flew from the start. Be cpened a big gap from Donois, soxe of which the Ryiin horse closed up in the stretch, but Sheppard fin- ished first by two lengths. Satsama was third, five lengths behind Donois. The form players who profess to be astonished at the de- feat of Maud Ferguson in the FoUansbee, seven furlong, high-weight handicap last Saturday at Oakland, ijhoald de- vote a little more time to the study of the abilities of three- year-olds when meeting aged horses. No matter what Maud Fergus n has done in the past, she would have been a won- der had she beeo able to win at the weights. Whenever tbree-vear-olds meet ag^d horses at aoyihin:; near eqaal weights thev are at a great disadvantage. It was no disgrace for the mare to have been beaten in that race. She never should have b^en started. It was asking too much of a three-yoar-old filly. That a good deal of money can be won on the turf finds proof in the experience of prominent trainers in every conn- try. Good horses are a necesitv, and, furthermore, they must be bandied by capable men. A recent issue of the Bad- minton Magszine contained a summary of tbe amount of money won io the stakes by the horses trained by George Dawson during the thirteen years that he trained chieflv for the Duke of Portland. The total amount was $1,245,635. This record is a remarkable one, but we have an American trainer whose record compares very favorably with that of DawBon. During the twenty years from 1878 to 1898. R. Windham Walden has trained for Messrs. A. H. & D. H. Morris, George Loiillard, miscellaneong owners and for him- self. The total amount won by two hundred horses d iring the twenty vcars U $1 367.796 50, divided as follows: Morris, 75 horses. |710,333.50; Lorillard, 50 horses, $452,267; Wal- den, 50 horses. $135,763; miscellatieous, 25 horses, $69,433. — Spirit of the Times, MoNDAT next the racing scene again changes from the Oakland to the IcglesiJe track, the latter being jast now one of the handsomest spots in the country and in perfect racing condition. Kain or shine the track at Ingleside is always safe, and the way that it dries out is a matter of wonderment to the Eastern race-going contingent, who have been used to slow and sticky goings. The stake attractions for the next two week? are as follows: Wednesday, February 8lb, the Tarpey Stakes, a handicap for three-year-olds and upward at one mile and a furlong, in which San Venado, Olinthns, First Tenor, Napamax, RDsinante, Won't Dance, Don Qaixote, David Tenny, Briar Sweet, What-er-Lou and a lot cf other good ones are engaged. Saturday, February llth, tbe California Oaks, for three-year-old fillies, one mile and a furlong, and in this such good ones should face the flag as Ei Astro, Humidity, Midlove, Winifred, Jinks, Eipionage, Modwena, Jennie Reid, Miss Marion and Good Hope. Feb- ruary 15 h, the Malowanaky Stakes for two-year-olds at four furlongs, acd February 13:h, the Evergreen Stakes for three- year-olds and upward, mile and an eighth heats. These are certainly a grand lot of attractions in the stake line, and as the program in its entirety has been so arranged as lo bring DQt the best horses at the track, the racing should be of the most spirited variety. Bbomley & Co.. the Chicago racing firm, have never been credited with being at all lucky in their racing invest- ments, and they have probibly realized less in the way of monetary results from their munificent outlays for thoroogh- breds than any firm in the country in recent years. They paid royal prices for On Deck and Typhoon II. in 1897 and both horses were disappointments. Last year they pur- chased Previous and Heiiobas, wiih tbe expectation that they would have leaders in the four year-old and three-year- old divisions this year, but these two colts will prove greater fdilnres tban their stable companions. Reports from Lex- ington are to the effect that Previous, the once promising son of imp. Meddler, is no larger to-day than when he defeated Hamburg foi the Fialbush stakes, two vears ago. His heels have been blistered op to the anfeles, but aside from the marks left by the blister, his legs are remarkably sound for a horse that has been raced severely. His hair is bright and the horse is healthv, but he has gr )wn neither in height nor breadth. But an even greater disappointment than Previous is Heiiobas. This coll cost Bromley A: Co. $10,000 last summer and before tbey had owned him a week he was taken sick. He was throvn out of training and given every chance, but he is no larger than he was as a two-year old, and if there is any diflerence at all, it is in favor of his two-year- old form. Tbe colt is entered io all tbe Western Derbies and j idgiog from the known qnalitv of the eligibles for these events Heiiobas. if he had fulfillfd the promise he gave in his short racing career, would have been as likelv a candi- date as any. The firm, however, is no more dismayed by these misfortunes than it was bv tbe preceding ones and Broml-y & Co, will be represented on the turf this year by a g' ring of twenty-two thoroughbreds, fourteen of which are wc-year-olds. 73 ^ije ^veeif^ ant ^iwt^mmi* [{"ebbuaky 4, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F. W. KELLEY, Peopbietob. -SK- The Turf and Sporting AQtbority of tbs Pacific Coast. — OFFICE — No. 22 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. rBBMS— One Year. 93 ; SU.MonlbB, 81.TS:TlireeM«iithi,81. STKICTLY IN ADVANCE. Money should be eent by postal oiiJer, draft or by registered letter iddressed to F. W. Kklley, 22y, Geary St., San Francisco. Cal. Communications must be accompanied by the writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of trood faith San Franoiaco, Saturd-y, February 4, 1899. THE HOPPLE RULE will not be enforced this year on the majority of tracks operating under rules of the National Trotting Association. While the rule is a most excellent one, and will eventually achieve the re- sult intended by its authors, viz : the barring of all hoppled horses from participation in harness racing, the scarcity of non-hoppled horses in the pacing classes will lead all the associations here in California to except sec- tion 2 of rule 9 from their conditions this year, the same as all the associations on the eastern Grand Circuit, with the exception of New York and Readville, have done. Those associations whose purses are so large and attractive and whose meetings are so uniformly well attended that good entry lists are assured with or with- out the enforcement of the hopple rule, are to be com- mended for adopting it, and they will be followed by the smaller associations as fast as they can do so with propriety. The supporters of the new rule will under- stand that it is a paucity of pacers that go without hopples which makes the exception of the rule a neces- sity. We have not heard an owner or trainer in Cali- fornia express an opinion on the matter but has held the rule to be a good one, and many owners of hoppled horses were among those consulted, but all thought an- other year at least should be given before the rule is enforced so that horses may be trained to go without hopples, and the young horses now being developed, educated to tret or pace without the use of the straps. The fact that CiUfjrnia associations working under National rules will except section 2 of rule 9 this year should not be taken to mean that there is opposition to the proposed reform. It has the support and endorse- ment of nearly every horseman in California, and will within the next few years be enforced on every track on the Pacific Coast. THOSE INTERESTED IN DISTRICT FAIRS should use every honorable eflort in their power to have the measure now before the Legislature and which pro- vides for division of the State into districts, or one of similar purport, passed and signed by the Governor. There seems to be coniiderable difference of opinion as to how many districts should be made, and also in re- gard to the manner of grouping the counties to the best advantage. Some have thought, and this was the opin- ion of those who drew the original draft of the measure that twenty-five districts and an appropriation of about $80,000 in the aggregate would be about right. Others believe that twenty districts would be better, leaving the appropriation at the same figure, while some are 'convinced, and among them Governor Gage, that twelve or fifteen good districts with a generous appropriation for each would be of more actual benefit to the agri- cultural and breeding industries of the State than to have a lot of small districts with small appropriations. But the main idea to be kept in mind by those who de- sire fairs to be held, is that there must be a disposition on the part of all concerned to be willing to take what they can get,in8tead of making certain demands and refus- ing every other offer. The principal thing is the renewal of the fairs, and if twenty-five cannot be secured, a lesser number will be very acceptable. The benefit derived by the live-stock interests from the renewal of fairs will be great, even though the number of districts are not many, and the friends of the fairs should lend their aid tf any bill which meets the approval of the Logislature and the Governor. Let there be no obstructionists this ■ear to the measure. HORSEMEN ARE TALKING all over the country about the proposed shortening of races by the adoption of the two-in-three rule, and many and various are the opinions expressed. Some say it will popularize racing more than anything that has been suggested for years, others hold that it will ruin the spor'. The beat meet- ing held in California last year was the one at Santa Rosa, where the two-in-three plan was followed. One swallow does not make a summer, but we believe a majority of the horse owners left that meeting with the opinion that the plan was a success. As many of the large Eastern associations will try the two-in-three plan this year, it will have a fair test. The matinee racing in the East is nearly all decided on this plan and matinee racing is rapidly growing in popularity. DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY of winning three-fourths of that $10,000 prize ofiered by the Louis- ville Driving and Fair Association for foals of 1898. It only costs $10 to enter a colt, and that amount carries the entry along until May 15, 1901, the year the race is to be trotted. The second colt will get $1,250, the third $750, the fourth $250, while the nominator of the winner will get $250 whether he owns the colt at the time the race is trotted or not. It will be a good speculation to purchase a well bred, likely colt for this stake if one does not happen to own one. Read the particulars in our advertising columns. Manager William B. Fasio of the Harlford lrack> while in conversation with a torf reporter the other day. Paid: "It is very evident that the two in three heat f-ll< ws will win. as from all sources, some of them the mcst unex- pected, I am receiving that sentiment. While I can't agree to the total abolirbment of the old three in five, I'm con- vinced (hat the shorter system is entitled to trial in troltiog programs. But I think there shonld also be some three in five events, dashes at distances of a mile and over, team races, road wagon events and saddle races. I think the di- versity is of much greater importance than the arbitrary, absolute and universal change to two in three. "Peter John- son once remarked: 'It seems to me that the people loudest and most persistent in advocating turf innovations are the ones who have bought the fewest feeds of oats and paid the least entrance money.' ftil', there's no denying that a shorter system in racing has obtained a strong foothold, even with turfmen. "P. J. Williams, a leading Pacific Coast horseman, and owner of the sensational stallion Monterey — which, by the way, be will campaign in the East the coming season — writes me from Los Angeles: 'We tried the two in three aid the dashes in California in 1898, and they were farces pure and simple. All our drivers are for three in five, after seeing and trying the, as we term it out here, "Bobtail plan." Of con rse, you will find many cranks to advcoate lunmng methods for the trotting turf, and the only explana- tion I can see for it is they are jealous because the trotters don't break and bankrupt all, as the runners do. I vote for the three in five.' "But he is woefully in the minority," concluded Mr. Fasig . A DIPATCH from Louisville says : There is a sharp clash on between the Lonisville and Terre Hante Trotting associa- tions. The circuit recently formed in Chicago gave Louis- ville the week commencing Sept. 25th. bnt Terre Haute in- sists on having the same week. As Lonisville gives away $70,000 in slakes and purses, over twice as moch as Terre Hante, ihe Indiana asEccialion is bound to sofler by the clash in dates. Louisville picked out the last week in September first and will stick to that date. The local association also decided to try the two-inthree heat plan, instead of requiring the winner to be first three in five heats. In the Louisville stake alone the local association will give $10,000, 75 per cent eoing to the winner. This event is attracting attention all over the country. The Douglas stake of $5,000, the Seelbach stake for $5,000 and others are also much larger than Terre Haute can ofl^er, and horsemen will naturally come to the city where they can get a chance to win the sime money. President Douglas of the Louisville association regrets the clash, but he will in- sist upon bis rights. ♦ W. F. FAsia, the leading horse auctioneer of the United States will be in San Francisco this spring. He is expected to arrive in San Luis Obispo soon, and will remain there a month in the hopes that the climate and rest from the cares of business will relieve him of a severe attack of rheumatic gout, which his afflicted him sorely. Pilot Edssell, now 14 years old, broth.r of Maud S., 2:08J, is owned in Ohio, but has never taken a record, and is seldom heard of. His owner paid $10,000 for him, and thinks he could take a standard record yet. The Sign of the Fish. That suckers are caught in other waters that those of Ihe pellucid Sacramento is illustrated by the following story which is swinging around the circle: August J. Gloisten, President of the Gloistein Fishing Club, was alone in his saloon at Grand and Essex streets, New York, one afternoon recently when t«o well-dressed joung men entered. *'Mr. Gloistein, I believe," said one of the men. "Yes, sir, I vas der man," replied Gloistein. "We believe you are interested in piscatorial divertise- ments?" "Vot is dot ? " asked Gloistein. "We understand that you are interested in fishing," said ihe men, "Yah, I go fishing," said Gloistein. "Would it not bs a grand idea to have something repre- senting a fish in your show window? " asked the other man. '"Dot voold be a good idea. Do you mean a live ^sh ? " asked Gloistein. "No, you don't grasp our meaning," said one of the men. "We mean something in the nature of an insignia. Some- thing symbolic of Walton. Something that would designate vonr place, as, for instance, the *Bell in Hand,' or the 'Bird in the Bosh,' or the 'Fish on the Hook.' " "Vat monkey pizness are you speaging mit me?" asked Gloistein. "I will explain more fullv," said one of the men, "I am the representative of the National Illuminated Electrical Advertising Device Company. We pot up signs of a unique nature with electrical attachments which light it up at nighi. Wonderful and startling results follow. I will illus- trate. Pat Coleman of the Kerryman's Association, who, I understand, is a friend of yours, allowed us to put an electri- cal harp in his window. It was made of green glass. At night he turned on the electric light inside and it showed a large green harp in bis window. Now his saloon is known far and wide as 'The Harp,' and he gets business all over on account of it." "Dot vas a grand idea, but I don't want to buy any harps," replied Goldstein. '•You don't have to pay anything for it, and you don't have to take a harp," said tha man. "We make the idea fit the place, don't >ou see? Instead of you having to buy any- thing, we pay you $20 a month for the privilege." Gloistein immediately commenced to evince an interest in the scheme. "Now," the man continued, "we will make a huge glass fish. The glass will be made of colors to correspond with a codfish. Inside the glass fish will be the little incandescent lamps. We will have a thin glass tube leading to the mouth of the fish and a glass fishhook. The tube will repre- sent the line. The hook and line will both be lighted. You can then have your hotel known as the Fish on the Hook. We get oor pay for the device by attaching to the fish the advertisement of some of the mercantile houses with which we have contracts." "Dot is all righdt, I will go you," said Gloistein enlhue- iasticallr. ''Let's see; we must get the measurements of the outside window for the frame," said one of the men, addressing the other. The men and Gloistein then went out on the side- walk. Gloistein was asked to hold one end of a tape line and mark down the figures ss they were read to him. He became very much interested in the measuring process and did not notice that one of the men had disappeared. "That will do, Mr. Gloistein," said the man as he wound up the tape. "Now, the sign will be here tomorrow. Good- bye, Mr. Gloistein." Gloistein went into his saloon and a few moments later when he opened the money drawer he commenced to yell "Bolicfl Murdeil Vatcbl TievesI" While he was measuring the front window one of the advertising promoters had gone into the saloon and stolen $28 out of the money drawer. "Oh, vot a fool I vael" shouted Gloistein to the crowd which ran into the store in reponse to his cries. "An elec- tric fish, hevl A fish on der hookl I vas der fish on der hoofel I swallowed der bail! I'm no codfish, neider! lam a sucker, yahl I vas vorse dan a suckerl I vas a lobsterl" Gloislein then summoned his barkeeper, who was upstairs eating his dinner. "John, John!" he cried, "I am going out to do some more detective pizaess. I vill catch der elecric fish man. Vat luck I vas getting " He then secured bis German army pistol and started out in starch of the Sffindlers. Artiflolal Fish Baits. "PiTTSBOBG Phil" (Geo. E. Smith), the famous plunger of Ihe running turf, is reported as rapidly going into a de- cline from consumption. An interesting article from the pen of Emmett Page Bnn- yea appears in The American Angler for February. The sulj?ctis one that has attracted the attention of anglers, vet- eran and novice, from the remote ages up to the present time and has been productive of many arguments, much ridicule and a fund of experience to the curious that has ultimately been of much value to many Waltonian disciples. Devices innumerable, ingenious and of combinations of colors that would make Joseph's coat look seedv in a jank shop, have been temptingly displayed in the show cases of sporting goods dealers season after season and the supply seems to be unlimited. Inquiry time and again as to their object and utility has elicited the information: "Oh, yesl They buy tbem right along. Do the? catch any fish? Well, I don't know much about thai; they seem to do something with them, for there is a great demand for this class of goods." This part of the story is. the acceptable one; it is good for the trade and eventually acts as a strong stimulus for the purchase of more and better angling goods and tackle. FEBEnABT 4, 1899] fSjQje ^^eettev mat spttv^tntsK, •7S i Another thing that eeema to have been generally over- looked: The fish have not been consulted in this matter; what thef think aboat these things this deponent knoweth not; what effect npon the piscatorial nervons system is accom- plished can readily be imagined in the absence of aocnrate information. The article previously referred to is the followiog: It may be a matter of some surprise even to the enthusi- astic angler, that there are about one hundred patents In tbe official sub-class in the Patent Office entitled "Artifical Bail." The title under whicb this sub-class is pUced is "Fishing and Trapping," and there are thirty sub-classes under this general classification. Many of tbe devices shown in the class of "Artificial Bail" are extremely ingenious, in fact, nearly all tbe devices to be found under "Fishing and Trapping" must, of necessity, be ingeniously contrived, be- cause it is tbe purpose of these ioveotions to snare or entice the shy and wary fish or animal. Oolvtbe expert fisherman knows hnw difficult it is sometimes to find the bait best suited to the kind of fish he is angling for. This art bas not received much attention from inventors until quite recently. Nearly two-thirds of the class has been added within the past three or four years. Whether many of these devices have iound their way into general use or not is a question which cannot be well decided at this end of the line. However, the showing of tbe inventors in the Patent Office records would seem to he a fair indication of the fact that the art of angling is daily gaining devotees. It is believed that a large majoritv, if not all, the inveotors who have secured patents are more or less expert fishermen, baciuse it is a field of in- vention which would not offer many attractions to any but those having an enthusiastic interest in it. An inventor from the northwestern section of the country recentlf patented an artificial frog. This device consists of a rubber or flazible frog attached to a hook though his head, and a sleeve, adapted to slide upon the shank of the hook, has two outwardlv extending eyes. In each eve an inde- pendent hook is attached and these hooks are connected to the hind legs of the frog. A slight movemint of the line will Impart to the frog the natural kicking movement, as will be readily understood. The advantage alleged for this contrivance is, that it is not open to the objection commonly encountered in the use of frog ba,h, arising from the fact that the legs of the ordinary frog are most liable to be seized by the fish, and in the struggle to land thd fish tbe legs are often drawn off, allowing the fish to escape and impairing the value of the bait for farther u* animal. After shooting six or seven times with equally bad luck, he stf pp-d to consider He happened to he vt-rv close to a small deail snag. He knew the ground well, and was aware of the advantage of a strong litht coming from behind. Suddenlv an idea occurred to him. He would set tbe old eofg on fire It happened to be very resinous, and in a few miuutes tne flimes had reached the top, some ten feet from ihe ground. Turning his back to the blaze, the rancher lonk deliberate aim. aod ee it his bullet through the braioH nf the animal at tbe fiist shot. It proved to be a Isrgf* wildcat. I Under Himilar circumstances a farmer living in southern Oregon shot and killed a large cougar which had been visit- ] iog his pig-pen too frequently The > ogs treed the animal, and tbe farmer built a tire and quickly dispatched the hog- eate-r lo pioneer dtve a great many cougars, wildcats, and even wolves (when driven to bay), were killed in this manner. An old pioneer hunter has told ibe writer of manv such noctur- nal adventures io which he had par»icip'*ted, in the early davs of the settlement of Oregon and Washington. These animals are nighi prowlers, and in those days the settlers bad lo go gunning alter dark in order to protect their 'stock from these skulking marauders Theiie animals were ' chaspd and treed bv dogq and then shot. As the saying goea "their eyes gave them away." As IB wt*Il known, the glow or gla^e of the eyes of a wild animal is much more brilliant than those of domestic animals. Tbe gleam of tbe eyes of a cugar, wildcat, lynx, catauouot, volf bear or coon, is much brighter and fiercer than those of the borie, the cow or the she^p. Tbe latter have a duller " I. -liter or glow The eves of a deer, moose, elk. or antelope, ' old and expnrieored hunters claim, look unu^Uftlly large in ihe d»rk— like a bright ball of fire. — J. M. Baltimore in Shooting aod FiabiQg. BENCH SHOWB. ^ 1898- Santa Clara Valley Kennel Clnb, San Jose, Eulea. C. L. Barker, Secretary, San Jose. Jan. 19-21, 1899— New Orleans Fox Terrier Club's show, Orleans, Wm. Le Monler, Secretary. Feb 21-'>4 1899— Westminster Kennel Clnb's twenty-third annual show. New YorK. Jas. Mortimer, Secretary and Superintendent. March 7-10. 1899— Butterfly Associaition's dog atiow, Grand Rapids, Mich. Miss Grace H. Griswold, Secretary. March 14-17, 1899— St. Lonis Kennel Club's show. St. Lonis, Mo. March 21-24. 1S99— Mascootah Kennel ClQb's show. Chicago. May — , 1899— San Francisco _Kenner Club's^ third annual bench Hints to Beffinners. show, Mechauics' PaviUon, San Francisco. H. H. Carlton, Secretary. FIELD TRIALS. Jan. 23, 1899 -Champion Field Trial Association's fourth annual field trials, West Point, Miss. W. B. Stafford. Secretary. Jan. 23, 1899— Pacific Coast Field Trial Clnb's sixt«enth annual field trials, Bakerafieid, CaL J. M. Kilgarifl, secretary, San Fran- cisco. Feb. e, 1899— Alabama Field Trial Club's third annual trials, Madi- son, Ala. T. H. Spencer, secretary. COURSINQ. February 4-5— Union Coursing Park. R^nlar meetings everv Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening, 909 Market street. February 4-5— Ingle Ide Coursing meetings Park every Satur- day.Sunday and Holidays. Drawings every Friday evening,909 Market street. San Francisco Kennel Olub. The annual meeting of the 8aa Francisco Kennel Club was held on Wednesdav evening, February 1, 1899, Mr. John E. de Ruyter presiding. Tbe initial business of the evening was the election of a board of directors, five in num- ber, iustead of seven as heretofore, which actio j was by reso- lution of the meeting. The directors elected were Adolph B. Spreckels, Henry J. Crocker, John E. de Ruyter, Wil- liam 8 Kittle and J, P. Norman. The Board of Directors elected the following officers for the ensaing year, Adolph Spreckels, President; John K. de Ruyter, First Vice-Presi- dent; Henry J, Crocker, second Vice-President; H. H. Carl- ton, Secretary-Treasurer. Captain C. B. Knocker was the unanimous choice of the club members as their representative delegate in the delib- erations of the American Kennel Club meeting?. The resignation of Dr. F. W- d'Evelyn as a member of the club was submitted and accepted. The bench show this year, under the auspices of tbe dab, will probably be held during the first week in May. It is more than probable that an Eastern judge will be seen in the ring this year, the selection of whom rests with the bench show committee and from hints already dropped by those interested this important office is destined to be filled by a gentleman eminently capable for the arduous duties con- nected with the position and whose selection will be unani- mousiy acceptable. Tbe gentlemen composing tbe bench show committee are John E. de Ruyter, Henry J. Crocker, William 8. Kittle, J. P. Norman and B. H. Carlton. The members present at the meeting sobacrihed to a guar- aiitee fund of generous proportions, which argues a successful financial administration for the bench show of 1899. The details for tbe preliminary work necessary fcr the coming sh ow were agreed upon before adjournment Judging from present indications the outlook for the star bench show in the annals of kennel affairs on the Pacific Coast are now almost assured. Everybody's Dogr With Muddy Pa"W3. Qiite a namher of dogs frequently acquire the bad habit of jamping all over a person, in a playful way, which is most disagreeable to both the master and his friends. Tbe latter are LOt spared, unless they make use of boot heels, canes, etc., to ward off »oo friendly a dog. The fault is easily over- come by stepping upon the dog's hind toes lightly, but sufficiently to cause some pain, the moment he rises up to place his fore feet upon you. A few repetitions of this treatment will break the habit. Both the pointer and setter are of friendly inclination towards mankind, Bome going so far as to allow themselves to be petted and coaxed along by anyone, soon becoming everybody's dog. This should not be tolerated. It is far better if one's dog shuns all s'rangers; he should not be allowed to be too intimate even with his master's friends. If the fault is noticed, request anyone the dog mav come up lo, to quickly stfp upon the dog's fore feet quite hard enough to cause a yell and retreat. If this will he repeated only a few times the dog will fairly snarl and show fight to anyone who may endeavor to coi.x him along. The dog is quite inielligent and possfSFtd cf good reasoning power, and will at once perceive the danger to bimaelf in being petted by anyone but his master.— The Amateur Trainer. It is no use at all of any person investing in well bred dogs, and exercising great care in tbe selection of their mates and the welfare of the puppies, if the latter are to be neglected when they grow up. Moreover, if kept under reasonable conditions, there is very little fear of the msj 5rity of dogs doing anything but thrive. The advantage of pro- viding a good kennel we have already referred to at some length, but the scarcely less important question of exercise may require still a little more consideration. As we have observed before, the heavier breeds will be greatly benefited by a regular series of long, slow walks, which will contribute very materially to the laying '-n of muscle in the right places and also to the straightening of the limbg. No great art is required to take a dog for a walk, but at the same time the intelligent keeper who takes a real interest in bis charges will always endeavor to keep their minds occupied when they are taking exercise by talking to them from time to time and instructing them in behavior. Not one hot many scores of valuable big dogs are ruined annually either by being permitted to have too much of their own way when out for exercise, or else by being too harshly dealt with when first taken out for walks. In the former instance the animal degenerates into a public danger, for nothing can be more likely to inflict grievous bodily harm upon human beings than a savage do^ who is per- mitted to roam at large, and in the second event when once a young dog's spirit gets broken he becomes a pitable sight and perfectly useless for all practical purposes. Consequently in breaking him in there is a happy medium between unre- stricted latitude and unnecessary severity that should be ob- served if it is intended that the dog is to be benefited to the utmost by bis outing, aud also is to bs mide into a pleas int companion in the hereafter. Jt very often happens that a dog, even when he is pretty well full erowo has so neglected his advantages in the way of earlier education, or else he is r f so headstrong a disposition that he is disinclined to follow well and therefore means have to be taken to make things better. An excellent plan is to take him into a country or a quiet road and fix an extra long line to bis collar. When he drops behind and declines to come to heel if c»lled this may be sharply jerked and tbe animal should be scolded or even re- ceive a cut from the whip, if his disobedience is ot a very flagrant nature. On the other hand, if he, as even the most headstrong dogs occasionally will, takes it into his head to come up at once, be shonld be praised and kindly ppoken to, but on no account should he ever be excused the jerk if he declines to answer lo the call. A few lessons of this sort will, if steadily persevsred in, soon bear go-'d fruit, fjr a dog is an intelligent beast and his belter nature is ever predis- posed to over come his evil one. If dogs once take to worrying sheep, we mast candid'y ad" mit that so faJ as our experience goes all hopes of effjcting a permanent cure are out of the question. We have ourselves had the misfortLue to possess more than one animal that en- tertained a pronounced and very highly developed penchant for mutton of his own killing, and although every possible remedy was resorted to, the results were absolutely nil. Con- sequently the very first time that a whelp shows a disposition to chase sheep, or fiy at horses or other animah, he should be soundly thrashed — such a thrashing that he is not likely to forget for many a day — for it must be borne in mind that prevention is always far better than a cure. Besides even if the offender is "only a little one," the danger is almost equally as great as if he were a St. Bernard or a Mastiff, for the ewes may be about to lamb, and sgiin It is extraordinary to think bow one dog will teach and encourage another to worry sheep. Therefore, we repeat, the most drastic meas- ures must be taken to check the offender in tbe earliest stages of his career. Medium-sized and small breeds of dogs will usually be found to benefit very much from an occasionally sharp gallop and this they will but very rarely give themselves, even if allowed to scamper when they will. We therefore suggest that the practice of greyhound trainers should be ad >pted from lime to time, as the very best results will be found to follow an imitation of their proceedings. The d3g3 miy be tftken to a good sized meadow or common, and if there is a good hill aboDt why so much the better. ^Wheu arrived at the selected spot they are held by a boy or some assistant whilst tbeir regular attendant leaves them and proceeds some distance, but not so far as to get bevood the range of their sight and bearing. Then he calls to his dogs, who will do their utmost in the way of gftlioping to reach him as soon as they are released by tbe boy, thus a really fast piece of work is put in and the mind and the muscle of the dogs materially benefited. The chief advantage of a good gallop up a hill lies in the fact that the back muscles are brought into action thereby to a greater extent than the fore ones, and it Is these that are looked at most by the jodges when summing up the respective merits of the compeditors. so far as condition is concerned, when delivering their awards. Tbe modus operandi of the ball-throwing exercise has al- readv been fully entered into, so need not be repeated here, but it is worthy of remark that nothing better in the way of attention can be bestowed upon the smaller varieties than this. Terriers soon get into grand condition if properly and speedily worked at the ball, and even the most delicate of Toys will be benefitted by a scimper around their mistress' boudoirs in pursuit of the india rubber globe. — Stock Keeper. iJOINGS IN DOQDOM. Anyone desiring to sell a Llewellvn setter puppy, about three mnoths (jld, can find a purchaser bv addressing the Kennel Editor of the Breeder and Sfobtsman. FfsanAKT 4, 1899] ffitr* ^veextev ano §psivtsmaxu 75 The Scotlidh terrier Rj J3aay Rioglet imported last fall by Dr. Fayette C. EwiDg was [tie sensatiopal feature of the New Orleans show, this beiog her initial appearance in the United States. Phil M, Wand is in bard lack with Flora W.'s litter to Ch. CiucinDalus Pride, three cf the pops having died since being wheJped. The eurvivors are doing finely and give pTomise of a roboat falnre. The chief value of the Irish spaniel to the sportsman is as a retriever. He is a worthy rival of the famous dog cf Chesapeake bav, and no weather is too difficult for hira. He is game to the core, a very powerful, magnificent swimmer, and to all intents a natural retriever. His oilv coat can bid defiance to cold water, white a vigorous shake appears to at once dry it: He Is as hard? as a badger. He b a most in- telligent and willing worker, and will show to the greatest advantage under c:}DdtlioD9 which would bslila almost any other retriever from water. I Shasta, the Victoria priza winning rough coat and Laura i Alton, a St. Bernard bitch well known to the local fancy, aie i DOW inetalled at the Presidio Kennels Mr. Pferdner sold j two of Alton's puppies in Victoria, B. C. for a good price and thinks ec well of a third one that he will keep and raise the pup. People who aie color blind, and incidentally those who are not onto the combination, are said to be getting the worst of it in the drawing for the red or white position for their dogs in the coursing at Union Park. ''Leopard" work eeems to be as effective there on suckers as it is in the corner grocery stores with a pack of steamboat cards. The German Army dogs are so trained that when they find a dead body they set up a prolonged howling. If no one comes, they take the dead man's cap or some small article, and with this in their teeth goonahun. for their trainer, whom they lead to the spot. If the man is wounded be gives his cap to the dog, and thesame object is accomplished^ At a recent meeting and election of officers of the re-organ- ized Tacoma Kennel Club, the following officials were selected: President, R. T. Reid; Vice-President, H. T. Den- ham: Secretary-Treasurer, S. Holbrook; Trustees, E. G. Griggs, T. W. Hardy, Marshall K. Snell, O. H. Kimball and Geo. Kiehlmeyer. American Kennel Club rules were adopted to govern local bench shows. The fox terrier show at New Orleans under the auspices of the New Orleans Fox Terrier Club seems to have been a suc- cess in everv particular. The committee in charge, Messrs. Senteii, Harris, Le Monnier, Woodward and others were always on hand and hard at work to please the visitors and exhibitors and won many encomiums for their efficient work. Mr. T. S. Bellin judged all classes and gave universal satis- factioD. Ad excellent treatise on dog training, one which can be read with profit hy everyone owning a bird dog, is ihe fourth edition of Ed F. Haberlein's well known and practical work "The Amateur Trainer*'— Force System Without the Whip — The book is written in a comprehensible, popular form, devoid of long-spun theories and is based upon practical ex- perience throughout. To the novice who may desire to per- fect his dog in usefulness afield, it is a valuable aid, giving clear instructions from the beginning with a puppy, up to the training of a bird dog to a high degree. J. B. Martin of this city, has sold to W. S P. Strachan, of the St. George Kennels, the fox terrier bitch Golden Poppy, by Champion Veracity — Jhampion Golden Jewell. This is a valuable acquisition to his kennel and as it ia now consti- tuted, contains one of the best collections of fox terriers on this Coast, the other inmates being Vigilant, by Champion Valuator — Norfolk Valse, by Vis-a Vis; Trixie, hy Warren Sage — Stiletto, by Blemton Reefer and a number of pups by Vigilant — Trixie. With the dogs now in his kennel we shall expect to see the St. George kennels in the van at fut- ure shows on this CoasL We note a case of deliberate dog poisoning in the death on the 19Lh inst. of Mrs W. R. Jones' rough coat St. Bernard Lady Sylvia. The victim was unfortunately kenneled near a certain public institution located in the Western Addition, the attendants in charge of the same were at times disturbed by the dog's barking during the night hours. Insteid of adopting pacific and reasonable methods for Ihe abatement of the annoyance, which could easily have been consum- mated, the cruel method of the poison route was taken and a valued pet and companion was lost;hrough the moral turpitude of a person or persons engaged in a daily vocation of which one of the fundamental principles is the alleviation of suffering. Lady Sylvia was by Ben out of Lady Bernard and was bred by Miss Anna M. Whitney of New York. A morning contemporary has the following comment on rabbit chasing at one of the eoclused parks last week: ''Union Coursing Park did not slip a notch in its reputa- tion for poor crowds and decis'ons which are open to com- ment yesterday. There were scarcely enoueh people to keep the single piolbni abive water, and those chat were there had occasion to look upon a decision or two with sus- picion." And this result I notwithstanding the persis'.ent boosting in the evening dailies.who publish columns of stuff patterned after the style of ring talk concerning the running races and poolrooms. St. Louis will have a show on March lifh-lTth, and an- nounces the following jijdiies: Mr. R. J. Sawver, St. Ber, nard'; Mr. Chas. E. Buoo, mastiff?; Mr. Roger D. Williamp, bloodhounds, Russian wolfhounds, deerhouoda, greyhounds, foihoucd?; Mr. James C'de, Great D^nes, ^Newfoundlands, pointers, field spaniels, cocker spiniels, Irish water spaniels, poodles, bolldogs. beagles and raiacellaneou'; Mr. W, B. Wells, English, Irish and Gordon setters; Mr. Robert Mc- Ewen, collies, old English sheep dois; Mr. T. S. Bellin- buU terriers, Boston terriers, fox lerriers, Irish terriers, Scol- ti'ih terriers, black and tan terriers, Skye terriers; Mr. Geo. W. Clayton, dachshunde. Yoikshire terrier^, Pomeranians, toy terriers (other than Yorkshire), white EogUsh terriers, pngs. King Charles, Blenheim, Prince Charles, ruby and Japanese spaniels, toy French poodles, Italian greyhounds. The premium list will be ready for dieiribatlon next week. ' ^K^i^l t "■^Collongh-s ^(a?Qetn beat Eay & Traoi's Kiilaroey La. a I J± \\ 813*1^3 Moiuana bejit James (ivrnes' .Mohawk I Curtis A Son-3C-va!iprb*ai i owe A Thompson's scol Free I BarW3Br..ih rs' KesC Assured oeai P oim^THammer J KetDaos tiyirg Buck Oeat Cams Jt.-oo'a Vinliy Fair J >;he- 3 \ ouDg America beat J p Thriit's Fi.rgive J Suea 9 Etaihbone beat Kay A Tram's Innlsial.en Vi-i^.^L^.* 'J."" 'J" ""■'* ^""^ Handy A Smlib'a Mods J P 1 hrin 3 t orgei beat Larkey A Kock'^ Hercules James De;p'3 Lonnemard b&ii Lord & Herosi's R«;voIver Gibson & Moore's Decency beat E Fitzpairick's Free SUver Boy J Burns' trma beat Curtis A Son's C .romodore J KeeDao's Koyal Buck best D J Heiiey'a hict L D Heaiej's Matchltss oeat I L. ?eai Royal Bock I Crosspatch ran a bye FOTBTH TIES. Crosspat :h ran a bye Mira MoDte beat uien Chloe Rocket beat Crosspaich j Bocfeet ran a bye FIFTH TIES. I Mira Monte ran a bye FIiSAX. Rocket beat Mira Monte. The money in the open s ake was divided as toUoxa: H. A. DecEeimann's Rocket Jilu.and iltrimonie ?75. Kay &. Trant'a Lr. sspa ch JoO, d. a. D<-ckeimaau's Fos Kenny ana uiea Uhlole *i7 50 eacb; tne uextfour (25 each, the next nine |i5 each and the next eiehteen Si.oO each. In the Sipliog Stake the money was swarded as follows- D. J Healej 3 Mog^i^ ^.,J3.5; J. 11. Pcrigo's Lady Davenport, 117.50: the next hve|-.&u each and the next five J4 00 each. Union Coursing Peirk, Kennel RegiBtry. Visits, Sales, Whelps and Names Claimed published in this column free of charge. Pleise use the following form : SALES. W. J. P. Strachan (■'an Francisco) baa sold a fox terrier dog poppy by Ppecs (Golden Flash II. — Tniie) to E. C. Sugg, Los Angeles. W. J. P. Strachan (San Francisco) has sold a Great Dane dog pup (Ivan — Cleo) to Mrs. A. A. Mallary, £loom6eld, Cal. Presidio Kennels (San Francisco) has eold a rcD»h crat St. Bernard dog puppy by Pilgrim — Lady Delight to Misa Frederick (San Francisco.) Entries and winning dogs, Sainrday, Jannary 23, 1S99 : OPEN STAKE-72 DOGS IN THE RUN DOWN". Cnrtis & Sm'a Maad S beat T Hall's Miss StybaU Eclipse Eeo.iels' Eclipse beat CurUs ± Sou's McKInley En;erprlse fiennel;' trecita uirl neat J H ^miin's Merced H F Anders ju'sCra^vford Braes beat f Lenihan's small Hope J aicJormlcK's Woodoyue be.it ueorge E Ehmaou'a Said Pasha J J Edmona's Morulug Glory tieai W Creamer's Jesse Moore Ed EvatL's Hurricaae Oeat J Connell's Senorita Handy & Smith's Ida beat Al Aus ij's Ijouglas EDt=rprlse Ken els' . edura b^-at A Massey's Llghlfxit 1 J Cruniu's Aran Oeat Aeoeid Kenueib' Uona Dea T J Cruuiu'd Maid ol B^il beat Aeoied h enneis' Van Cloie Yosemite K-nnels' tJeanty sp jI beat E & R SceEi's Lord Byron H fintbam's Ne!V3Ro> beat Piisha Kennels' Kun Amack A Mass-y'd Haiile beat Kasha Kennels' Pucahuntas faaha Eenoeia' Santa AJicia beat J F Wevme^-er's One Spot I T Mcfcidon-nej's Koaebud Ot-at w CGlasson'a Joy Bells ■ J 'hn Kerrrgan's Lalla Rookh beat T s Lronin's Iron Date I George thmanu's Fireman Oeat J McUormics's White Tip , Riticun Kennets' Ski neat F C Ma.-b's Bfack Ptitll j Handy it -mitn's Jennie Wilson be^l George Ehman's Charmine May Cohen & Tevliu's The Devil neat J Seggeraon's Cauaelaria J Conndi's L,og Boy oeat hincon Eenoei.>>' twedlsh Pasha Kennelb' r min Pasha beat T A Gatlanj's sir J Amott < Pasha Krtiuels' Mttalhc oeat Al Ao^tii.'a T inket J jiciJormiCa.'3 Wliiie Lily beat S J Edniond's Vida Shaw F Morau's snapshui beat Ec ip3e Kennels' Sylvia Jseg?eri..n's ^\ nite Chiei beat T K ilcEldowuey'a AceofClQbs U J uisou'sSuuourst bea: J Perr>'s Jim tt T E JUcEldowney'a Lord ec^ttercash bea: G <& H Kennels' Dempsey Lass ^ •' T J t. ro Id's Thorohill beat Ed Evatl's Vigilant Aen id Kenueia' Pret-n er beat Yosemhe Kennels' Lamplighter Juseph Perry's Co nruodore Nash oeat I F Uaitoo's Tic Tac A jiahSij'sHadiwlst beat F viorao's Bit ot Foshlon C^henife lev.lii'd Forget- ile-Not beat Haudy i smith's PetTOnioa "iose^iieKenue.s* A lid Lassie beat T Boardman'a Big Lewie T Bauer's sosie beat Curtis d: Sou's Luxur Entries and winning dogs, Sunday, Jaoaary 29, 1899. OPEN STAKE— FIRST TIES, Mr. G. 8. Caroochan of New York his recently purchased from Mr. Geo Eaper of England, the bench famous wire- haiied fox terrier Champion Go Bang. The price pai'l is said to be $2-5CM3 This dog will he brought over by Mr. Kaper, who also brings with him Claude Duval, a crack smooth coat who will go against the best of th.m in New York this month. Go Bang has a great record as a show dog in England. In the number of prizes taken he is without a peer, having swept tbe lists at all the first-class shows in the 'tight little isle'' since 18iJ5, when he was first exhibited at Manchester and won in the limit class. In bis first year Go Bang captured ten first prizps. He was then bought by Mr George R%psr for $1000. In 1896 Go Bang won nioe championships and is recor>ied as a win- ner at fifteen kennel club shows, in addition to numerous un- registe'-pd shows. This stamped him the dog of ihe year. in 1897 Go Bang was entered in eeven shows and »on seven championship priz'S. He also won at a number of unregistered sbowe. Go Ban^: will be one of the features at the New York show. iDffleside Oouraing Park. Entries and winning dogs, Saturday, Jannary 2S, 1SS9. SAPLING STAKE— 20 DOQS IN THE RUN DOWN. J H Perigo'3 Robe bPal D Wiley's Pedro E Burmerst r'.s winning Wa^ 3 bent J Barn's Rocfc Island King J H Perleo's Lady Ditvenporc beat W lilwgso .'s Terr^nlte James Moon^j's siipnt Trt'asure beat J. Burns' Miss Richmond KpHj & Uanley's Baoy Kii^gbeat J Monk lOUse'sUrazltUa J Kennedy' Kver Sure beat K Reldj's Ada E BurmelalPi's Warrior beat Jamea Dean's Belle nt Anderson Dr Pike's Nancy R beat J MooKhmae's BlicK Dot D Healey's Maggie N beat James crone's Chlspa J Ken -edy's Muhi Tim- ran a bye OPEJN STAKE— 72 DGGS IN THE RUN DOWN. G Beddy's Bfrjlcp beat J O'Donnell's San Mateo H A Deck">man 's Old Glory beat James Dean's Gladiator H A DecKelmann's F..i Keony beat Nally & Morlev'a Daisy Whalen D'nnU it Porter's Iniereatlng beat James Deau's Brlliiantlne H A Deckelmann's Mlra Monte beat Birtels Brolberb' Beo Qar G l-abusen'a Fireball beat T J Cronin's still Trying D H.Hipt-'a K'lO I awn beat H A I'e'kflmann's Rocklin Belle J PTbmi'3 Brutus beat Henry Sprlni;'^ *^ illful H A i'pck»>lmanii'3 ■■*i»*n Ciiloe beai E M Ketloge'a Pel Kltby D HfM.p--r's BeoOalo g bpat J T ilur„b>'s PeacefulUien J H Pt-ilgu's B-lle Seward heat J Diijardlu'a Ti>cahima BuH-eli -al A .)<eat Henley A, Smito's Victor E Barmeiscer's O'Grady beat Handy <& Smith's Victor Qaeen Maod S t>eat Eclipse Crawford Braes beat Precita Girl Morning Glory tjent Wo^bloe Harricane beat Ida Fedora beat Arab Beauty Spot beat Maid ol Ball Santa Alicia oeai Newssoy Ko»ebnd be t Uatile X.aila Bookb ran a bye, Fixemaa withdrawn f Jennie Wilson beat ^ki Lug Boy bsat The Devil Emin Pa ha beat Wnlte Lily Snups^oi beat MetalUc --unourat b»-at White Chief Ttj->rnnlll Dtrat Lord Scatiercasti C'-mmodore Nash beat Pietenuer Forget Me Not beat Hadiwlst Saste beat Wild Lassie SECOND TIES. Maod S beat Crawford Braes Hnrncane beat Moriiii.gti.'ory Beauty Spot beat Fedora Rosebud beat 9ai>ta Alicia Jennie Wilson be^t Lalla Rookb j Emio Pasha beat Log Boy Sunburst ran a bye. Snapshot wlth- I drawn Tbornbitl beat ' ommodore Nash I Snsle beat Forget Me Not THIRD TIES. Maud S beat Hurricane Boscbud beat Beauty Spot Jeoole Wilson beatTuurnhill I Rosebud beat Sanbnrst &>usie ran a b^e FOURTH TIES. Maad S beat Roeebad Jennie Wilson tieat Su-ile I Tborahllliran a bye FIFTH TCE3. Thorablll beat yi&uV PONT SMOKELESS." O A. HAIQHT, Agent, '226 Market St., S. F Quickest Powder Made is "GOLD DUST" Smokeless So Don't Lead Tour Sirds Much. It -won tlie Two Days' Tonmameilt at AHoona, Pa., breaking 152 out of 155 targets on Oct. 8, 1S98. Also 42 Live Birds, "straisht." Scientific Teats i;rove that it Rives greatest velocity witli least breech pressure, and is no aflected. In the least, by Heat or Cold. 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O Februaey 4, 18991 (Ktje ^veebev mOr §pcncii»nmu 19 THE BAYWOOD STUD ^^^^ (Property of John Paeeott, Esq 1 DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CI.ASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion IM =°- HACKNEY GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes. WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. SERVICE FEE, $75 I Mares Proving Barren Retornab'e Next Peason Free of Charge. } Deductions Made for Two or More Mares. Further Particulars on Aopiication NOTE — Those contemplating to breed for the profitable Heavy Harness Market, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, to visit THE BAYWOOD STUD and examine the get of "GREEK'S KUFUS" out of Trotting-Bred Mares. For size, substance, symmetry' oE form and action they cannot be equalled in California. Visitors are always welcome. GREEN'S KUFDS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to ■WILLIAM RAYNEE, Stud-groom. . THE BAYWOOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallioa by son of Imp. Hercules. This beautiful stallion stHnds tG.l hands, on good stout legs. Has grnat body witli short back. Eleven years old. Has always been driven: has never raced. Speedy trotter, with action. Kindest disposition. His color is a beautiTul and fashionable SEAI. BKOWN NOTE— This horse is recommended as an excellent top-cross on common ordraught mares to pro- duce general-purpose horses. Or will produce heavy-weight Huntersand Cavalry Remounts out of appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20.00. THE 's%I52?Jlf"^ MONTEREY AMIGO, 2:09 14, mSS?^Ie\^ Breeders' Directory. VERBA BUBNA JhRgeVS-The best A. J. C.C registered prize herd Is owned by HENBT PIEBCE Sao FranciRCO. AuLmalfi for sale. JERSBYS, HOLSTBINS AXO DDHHAAI8— loss. Poultry. WM. NILES & CO.. Log Angeles, Lai. VETERIKARY. CALLS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COAST AND INTERIOR PROMPTLY ATTENDED. Dr. G. W. Stimpson — M. O. C. V. S. — MODEEN SUBGEEY AND TREATMENT OF RaCF HoESM A SPEaALTY, San Francisco OflBlce: 510 Van Ness Ave. {Near Golden Gate Avenue) Tel. Jessie 1721. H0UR8: 11 A. fc> . to 2 p, M. Kesidence: 698 34t1i Ht., Oakland. Tbl. Red 3351. (Near San Pablo Avenne) Hours : 7 to 9 a. M. ; 5 to 7 p. M. Ira Barker Dalziel VETERINARY DENTIST. OrFICIE AXD STABUS: !06 Oolden Oftte Avenne. San Francisco. OFSTtCE HO UBS : 7 to 8 a. m. and 4 to & p. n - TeLv SOBTff 6ftT — WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE LOS ANGELES TROTTING PARK. DESCRIPTION. MONTEREY AMIGO 2:09 1-4 stands 15 bands 3 in., weighs 1200 lbs., is a square trotter, and is admitted by all who have seen him to be the most complete stallion in every respect ever on the Pacific Coast. He has the style, size and bold action so much sought after by expert horsemen of the pres- ent time. In color he is a handsome chestnut with white ankles. He has tbe best of legs and feet, and is perfectly sound and without a blemish, TERMS. He will be allowed to serve 30 mares at $60 for the season ending June 1st when all bills must be paid. Or $50, for spot cash at time of service. I in- tend to take him through the Eastern circuit this year and confidently look forward to bringing back to California the stallion recoi-d of the world. Address all fSidney 3:19 3-4.J Sire of Monterey 2:09^ LennaN(p) 2:0ni Dr Leek -.2:111;, Oddity 2:W\ O Sldmout 2:\0i4 0 GoldLcaf 2:11^4 Adonis 2:11!^ E ^ and 8 otbers in the *i! 2:15 circle, and 26 in . 2:20 and better I H Z 0 PEDIGREE. Santa Claus 3:17 1- Sire of William feon 2:07i^ Glaus AlmODt 2:Vi^ Glaus Forrester 2:11J^ and 12 others In 2:30 Sweetne8s„ Dam of Sidney 2:19?^ fStratbmore 403 I Sire of t-t Elinor 2:11 1 and 78 others in 2:30 I. "Lady Thom Jr., by MambriDo Dam of Navidad „ 2:22?^ : Glaus 2:16 Volunteer 55 Sire of St. Julian 2:11?^ and 33 others Lady Merritt, by Edward Everett .Hattie Dam of Monterey 2:f 9J^ MontaLa „ 2:16J^ communications to Com. Belmont 4340.... Sire of Dams of Monterey 2:09^^ Montana 2:16|^ Fel.fare 2:10^ Iflgo 2:11 Galette 2:12^^ Dr. Spellman 2:133|i, Sire of Carrie Bell 2:23 Meieor 2:17^ Barona Dam of Hattie, dam of Monterey 2:091^ Montana 2:l6i^ f Belmont 64 Sire ol 7 Nutwood 2:18 I and 57 others (.Miss Uratz, by Commodore f Woodford Mambrino 2:31 1-2 Kremlin - 2:07J4 and 12 others I. Daughter of Norman 25 and mare by Gray Eagle J. IVILLIAMS. University P. 0., Los Angeles. Cal. M. R.O. V. 8., F. B. V. M.S. VETBRINABV SURGEON. fiiember of the Royal College or Veterinary Sat- geons, England; Fellow of the Edlabarg Veterinary Medical SiKiiety; Graduate ol the Kt;w Veterinary College, Edinhureh; Veterinary SorKeon to the S F. Fire Department; Live Slock loepectortor New Zea- land and Aostraliao Colonies ai the port of aau Francisco; Professor of Equine Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinarv Uepartment Uaiversiiy of Calltornla; Ex President of the California Slate Vet- erinary Medical Association ; Veterinnry Inflrmary, Residence and Office. San Francisco Veterinary Hos- pital,1117 Golden Gate Avenue, near Webster Bu. San Francisco: Telephone West 128 I Shoe Horses On ScientlGc P inciples. Giving Especial A'lention to Gentlemen's Roadaiersand Saddle Bor.'jes. The Individuality Of Each Horse is My study Alleuti'in Given Tbe Treatment of Quarter Cracits. CoriiB, Oplit Hoofs, The Correction of Imperfect Gaits, Interfering, Fori;inB and Knee-Hittiug. All Work Done Underatandiugly With Respect To The Anatomy of Horse's Feet. TURF SHOEING SHOP, Phone, Jessie 1464. 104 G. G Avenue. WM. McEACHKAN, Prop. Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, 2:IU, CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. o < McKINNEY, 8:11 1-4. Sire of Zombro 2:11 J^nny Mac (3) 2:12 Hazel Kinney You Bet (3) McZeus JnlietD Paryey Mac. Geo. W. McKinney 2:12>i .2:l.'it, .2:13 .-2:131*! . 2:Uii ..2:14i| Mamie Riley. ::2M aabel McKloney... .2:17 Sola . 2:25?i WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 189P At Randlett Stables, OAKLAND Near Race Track CAtTF. $75. TERMS FOR THE SEASON (With Usual Return Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulara, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Popalta St., Oakland, Cal. C F. BUNCH, Supertendent Vendome Stock Farm RACE TRACK San Jose, cal. Will Take a Few Outnide Horses to Train on Reasonable Terms. The following named horses have received their records at the hands of Mr. Bunch. Viz.— Much Better 2:0754 Ethel Downs,... 2:10 Our Boy 2:12i^ You Bet 2:12H Iran Alto 2:1 Thompson 2:14J^ And many others better than 2:30. Hillsdale 2:15 Jonn Bury 2:153^ Dr Fraese 2:18^ Alviso 2:20 Lynnette 2:20 Laura R 2:21 DEVON and DURHAM BULLS, CARRIAGE and DRIVING HDRSES Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville, Cal. STALLION FOR SALE. The Handsome Horse . ALEXANDER BUTTON JR., By ALEXANDER BUTTON.froro KATE KEARNEY, by JOHN NELSON. A perfect driver and a Horse Show prize winner. Bound and all right. Will be sold CHEAP, Apply at this office. Sulkies Built to Order! REPAIRED AND CONVERTED. L.ined up to ran perfeet when strapped to horge. OUR SPECIALTY "^^SULKIES TO RENT-^ We BtJT and sell Secondhand Sulkies. W. J. KBXNFT. Blkeman, 631 Valencia 8t., neab 16th Horses For Sale. 100 Head of Trotting bred Horses from the Napa 'Stock Farm. Consisting of Horses in Training, Roadsters, Broodmares, Colts and Filiies by NcKinney and Ottier NotEd Sires AJl this stock are from the bpst strains of trotting Dlood and bred for racing purposes. Anyone desiring lo secure a good prospect for train Ing, a good road horse, or a horse for racing purpose for the present season, cao secure what he wauta at very low prices. It la the iDtentloo of the owner of this stock to close out tbe whole lot during the presen season and no reasonable ofier will be refused. For lull particulars, write to or call upon E. P. HEALD, Heald's Business College - 24 Post St San Feancisco, Cal. Absorbine . . . CURES . . . Strained, Pufiy Ankles without removing: the hair or laying the horse up. Does the worli well. Pleasant to use. $2 per bottle, delivered. YOUNG, P. D. F., 34 Amherst St.. Spriugfleld, Qljist;. Q%e '§vestisx tm^ ^ponnmntm* Febeuabt 4, 1899 THE BURLINGAME STOCK FARM SAN MATEO CO., CAL. MAGNET, (Chestnut Horse — Winner of 40 races) By IMP. ST. BLAISE, out of MAGNETIC, by IMP. THE ILL=USED rf ,Imp. St. Blaise.. (Winner Derby, 1883: sire of Pot'imac. La Toscfl. St. Floriau, St. Leonara, 8t Carlo, etc. Total winnings of pro- (, Fusee < geny up to date (Uam ot Can- ' Hermit (Winner of Derby, 1867, Bire of j^t. Blaise, Der'y 18-3, of Sbot- over. Derby, 1868, etc., etc.) Newminster ... (Winner of the St. Legerai'd sire of Lnrd Clifden (St. Lfger), Her- niit,etc.) jTadmor Secluaiuu S I Camel ) Banter Tonchstone (St. Leger, etc) (Doncastlr Cup i < !*»"„ <>' ^'^">'- times) san lion J Palmyra cowl I Belle Dame Black VenuB, r orlanHo I TnncbBtone 2 vr lesS.) f Mareyas. (Winner of Der'y) Vultnre $700,000 ) the I (Sire of '-eorge Malihran i Wbisier perby J Fr^|,a^^ri^c^.>If4>\^'-»°i-iai,> I Garcia t_ Vesuvienne .. 5 '■Magnetic . g dlemas, sire ot MartiixiaSt Futurity 1898. Also dam of Gobang and gran dam of Matchbox, Derby, 1894) Imp. The Ill-Uaed (Sire of His Highness.Fu- tuty.hesireof [Ellerinire Jean Beraud, winner of S€3 000 as a 2-year-old in 2d in Derby,] («"•''''*<'- |?^S ( Venus , 189S.) (siBier to Magnetizer fTurf Stakes, Inde- pendence Stakes; sire uf D' magogue. Jack of Spa-lea. Woodvine, etc]: TiTao-nfitiiam Magnate [sapphire ^'^'^S or4Ttake-; Stakes, Autumn ^ _ri_._l, ■' Stakes, Algeria Stakes, etc ] ; Ma- gian [Diincasler Stake, Withers Stake, etc]; and Masher L2d to Po- tomac], Futurity, etc.) ^"' winners) ir Rercules Echo (gran dam of Merry Hamp- ton (Derby 1887), 8th dam of St. FriesQuln (ist 2,000 es., 2d Derby, 1896) (The Barou (St. C Stockwell < Leger) Breadalbane... J (St. Leger and ( Pocahontas (Broi'r to Blairi 2,000 Gnineat) Athol. win- l,BliDk Bonny ) Melbourne ner of the (Derby and Oaks) j Queen Mary Derby, 1864. anrt St. Leg'r) ( Chanticleer , ( Insh Birdcatcher 5 I Whim ( £llerdale \ Lanercost ( Dau. of Tomboy ! Lexington \ Boston (Greaiest Ameri- J Alice Carneal can sire) Imp. Eltham Lass . I Travers and } Cnampagne Stakes) \ KingBton I Dau. of Pyirh- us I. fAnnendale (by Touc h B t o n e) rimp.BalrownieJ Half-b rot her Half-brotber to'i to Alice Haw- (.Attraction ^ Blink Bonny) ] thorne (Dam of At- I (Queen Mary tractive, Af- I. Imp. Maud J Btnckwell (Der'y) finitv, Charm (Dam of Tele- J Countess of Al- and-^-Aspira-- - gram, MaudI- bermarle Xby tion) na, Alarm, he Lanercost) sire of Himyar, he sire of Dom- ino IFuturity] winn'r 8200.000) Sixth dam. Sister to Roinsea. by Velocipede 7th dam byCerebue 8th dam, Miss Cranfield, by Blr Peter 9Lh dam by Pegasus 10th dam by Paymaster 11th dam, Pomona, by King Herod 12th dam Caroline, by Snap 13th dam by Regulus 14th dam by Hip, and on to the 19th dam, a Royal mare. j Will be permitted to serve Ten Mares besides his owner's for the coming season. T^^T*'*"*^ *=*T SXOO €^&>ts'kx at time of service or at time o£ removal of the mare. Usual return privileges or money refunded at option of owners. 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Its thorough efficiency is proven under all circumstances as a safe and sure fence to turn cattle, horses, hogs and pigs. EVERY ROD GUARANTEED. INVESTIGATE the merits of the AMERICAN FENCE at our agency in your nemesl town. If you can't find such an agency, ■write U8 for com- ple*;e catalogue and _ we will see you are iilHil'-WlijiMaiaiaitt^ «i.upplied. AMERICAN FIELD FENCE, Regular Style, stays 12 or 6 ins. apart AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE CO. General Offices: CHICAGO, ILL. Paolflc Coast Office: GEO. H. ISMON, Agent, HHB FEEMO KT ST, 1 tn liiiisco Vol SXSIV. No. 6. No. 22>i GEARY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11,1899. SUBSCRIPTION THREE DOLLARS A YEAit L03 ANGELES HORSE SHO'W. List of the Prize Winners at the Meeting Which Closed Last Monday. The following are the awards made by the judges at the Horse Show held in Los Angeles this month, and .which was a success in every particular: ■ Horses in harness. 15 hands, 2 inches high, Major, b .g. 7 years old belonging to L. V. Harkness of Pasadena took first prize; Humbert, bg. 15.3.^^. John N. G. Posey o£ Los Angeles, second and Seaside, b g, 15.3, third. Peso, br g, 16.2 of A. C. Severance, was highly com- mended. Pair of horses. 15 hands 2 inches and not over 10 hands 2 inches, conformation, s yle qua ity action, able to go a good pace, shown to a four-wheeled vehicle. Price of ^40 offered by chamber of commerce. Zip, b g, 15.2, and Rhoda, b m 15.2, both 4 years old, owned by A. C. Severance, competed, and the former took the money. Trotters having a record of 2:30 or better. Prizes offered by Hotel Van Nuys. Mamie Eiley, b m, Durfee & Moorehouse, first ; Toggles, brg, 15. Ifa G- E Babcock, Ccfconado, second ; Galette bk m, 15 3. Byron Erken- brecher, third; Neernut, b 8, 15 2, George W. Ford, .Santa Ana, highly commended. Glass 40 — Four horses in harness, California bred. Baywood Studs June Day, December Night, Lamar and Sontag. cup and first prize. Two stallions, trotters, breeding class, to be shown with four of their get. Neernut, bay, 15.2, George W. Ford, Santa Ana, first prize; Ira VVooIsey, bay 12, Vail & Gates, second. Trotting stallions 3 and under 5 years, kept for ser- ■ vice, shown hand: Directus, bk; 15, A. C, Severance, first; Direct Heir br, 15 3 Galencia stock farm second; Tim Crowley, b 15 3 J. Willits Santa Ana. Horses over 14 hands 1 inch and under 15 hands, 2 inches, up to carrying 160 pounds, under saddle. The first prize was taken by Matchbox, br g, 14.3, the second by Straggler, ch g 15.1, both owned by R. Barrett Fith- ian, of Santa Barbara; Prig, b g, 15 1, of the Baywood stud, took third and Amber, ch g, 15 1)^, also of the same stable, was highly mentioned. Four-in-hand park teams and appointments, shown before drags horses not to be under 15 hands, to count 50 percent drags 25, harness 15, liveries 10: First Dam- roach, Seidle, Monarch, Performer, belonging to W S. Hobart. San Mateo; second, June Day, December Night Lancer 'and Sonata of the Baywood stud, San Mateo. Yearling trotters, to be judged by their individuality, pedigree and show-ring qualities: A one-year-old bay Colt out of Steinway— Jennie Mc, owned by Dr Book, received first prize, and a bay colt (Zombro-Leonore), of W G. Durfee, second. Horses in harness, practically sound and of good man- ,ners. over 15 hands, shown with appropriate vehicle Paragon, W S. Hobart, first; Paquita, second; Pepita, third, both of the Baywood Sutd. Pair of horses not under 16 hands, 2 inches, shown to brougham, "victoria, or other suitable vehicle. First I prize, Major and Colonel, L. V. Harkness, Pasadena, Becond, Peso and Pesato, A. C. Severance. Roadsters, pacers in harness -First, Bernard, ch g, 16 H. "W. Larence; second, Jennie Mc, b m, 15, Durfee & Brooks; third, Floretta Belle, b m, 15.1, Byron Erken- brecher; fourth, Dewey br g, 15 2 Dr W-W. Hitchcock. Pacing stallions and four of their get, shown in hand ; judged by their individuality, pedigree of sire and ring qualities of progeny. Silkwood, first; Enfield, owned by F A. Edmonds second Sporting tandems — Featherstitch and Roaina of W. S. Hobart's stable obtained first and second prize, and Kittiwake and Santa Clara of G L. Waring, of River side, third prize. The first prize was a cup offered by August Belmont, of New York. Horses over 14 hands 2 inches not exceeding 15 hands 2 inches; conformation, quality, style, action and going a good pace, shown in appropriate two or four-wheeled vehicle — All Baba, b g, 15.2, 4 years, first; Paquita, b m, 15.2)'2, 5 years, second; both of the Baywood stud, John Farrott, owner. Hackney stallions, registered In American Stud Book, shown in hand — Green's Rufus, ch s, 15 1, 8 years. Bay- wood stud. For best performance of an amateur driving a tandem through obstacles — The prize cup offered by John I. Sabin, of San Francisco, was awarded S. AV. Still well, of Santa Barbara. Pair of horses shown to brougham or other suitable vehicle, not under 15.2 or over 16.2 hands high; con- formation, quality, style and action — Helpmate-Cap- tain, L. V. Harkness, Pasadena, first; Saccharine-My Lucky, Walter S. Newhall, second. Pair of horses 15 hands 2 and over, able to go a good pace, etc., shown to spider or oth r appropriate vehicle — Eva, 15.1, 7 years, and Dorothy, 15.1, 8 years, straw- berry roan mares, owned by A. Howard, of Australia, first; Anna, b m, 15.1, 5 years, and Daisy, b m, 15.1, 6 years, George W. Ford, Santa Ana, second. Roadsters and road rigs (horse 70 per cent., general appearance 30 per cent.) — First, Toggles, G. E. Bab- cock, Ccronado; second, Galette, Byron Erkenbrecher ; third. Myrtle, blk m, lij.3%, 6 years, H. V. Redpath, and Clay, g s, 15.2. S years, F. A. Hamsch, Montecito, mention. In this contest a special prize silver cup had been offered by J. Downey Harvey. Heavy draft stallions, 3 years or over, any breed, shown in hand — Black Tom, b, 17, 7 years, exhibited by C. W.Lehman, of Los Angeless, obtained the blue ribbon. Ladies' saddle horses, not under 14.3, 3 years and over— Tommy Tompkins, W. S. Hobart, first; Maggie, ch m, 15.2, S years, F. A. Hamsch, Montecito, second; Matchbox, br g, 14.3, 7 years, R. B. Fithian, Santa Bar- bara, third ; Straggler, ch g, 15.1, 6 years, same owner, high mention. Thoroughbred stallions, judged by individuality, ped- igree on certificate of entry, conformation, color and produce— First prize, Conveth, ch, 16 hands, 19 years, exhibited by Atwood Sproul, of Norwalk; second Lodowic, b, 16 hands, 11 years, A. M. Squire, of Los Angeles. Roadsters in harness, 3 years and over, not under 15 hands. Judged by conformation, color, style of going, pace, manners and appearance in the ring. There were thirteen entries by local owners. Blue ribbon, Toggles, br g, 1532. 9 years, Graham E. Babcock; second, Gal- ette, blk m, 15.3, 8 yea*s, Byron Erkenbrecher; third, Myrtle, blk m, 16.3>^, 6 years, K.V. Redpath; men- tion, The Doctor, b g, 16.3, 5 years, Durfee & Book. High school horses. Conformation, beauty and style counted 40 per cent.; performance in liigh school 60 per cent. Only horses of a standard degree of excellence admitted. Four entries. Blue ribbon. King Hopeful, gr g, 16, 7 years, Norman S. Sterry, exhibitor; second, Treble Denmark, blk s, 15.2^, 8 years, Dr. J, Grant Lyman, Pasadena; third Black Beauty blk m 1534,6 years, Mrs. F. G. McElfresh ; fourth Saxon, ch g, 15, aged, Mrs. C. B. Beardsley, of South Dakota. Horses and runabouts, former to count 50, and latter, together with appointments, 50 percent. Special prize, a Columbus bnggy, offered by Hawley, King .fc Co. Ten entries. Paragon and Peacock of W. S. Hobart's stable were awarded blue and red ribbons respectively. Hark- ness' Fallacy was third and D. H. Hart's Seaside, b g, 15.3, 8 years, obtained high mention. Four-in-hands. Horses owned by exhibitors. Teams not under 14 hands. Conformation, quaility, style and all-around action considered. All teams shown before coaches or body brakes. Special prize, solid silver punch bowl, salver, ladle and twelve gob'ets; value $500, and association's prize, $100; second prize, $50; third prize, $25. First, Damrosch, Seidl, Monarch Per- former, of W. S. Hobart's stable; second. Lady Gay, ch m. 15.2)2, 8 years. Mars, b g, 15.1^.<, 7 years, Fallacy, b g, 15, 6 years. Defender, b g, 15, 6 years, L. V. Hark- ness; third, June Day, ch m, 15 1, 8 years, December Night, br m, 15.1, 8 years Lancer, b g, 151, aged, and Sonata, b m, 15.1, 6 years, John Parrott, owner; fourth, McKinley, Czar, Sultan and Hobart, belonging to Charles A. Baldwin of Westside, Santa Clara county. Trotters; stallions, mares or geldings ; three years old or over, with records of 2:30 or better; shown in har- ness. Guide, b s, 15.2, 14 years, owned by W. S. New- hall, was awarded the blue ribbon. Toggles of Graham, E, Babcock of Coronado was second ; Mamie Reiley, b m, 15,2, 7 years, of W. C. Durfee was third, and Neer- nut, b s, 15.2, 7 years, of George W. Ford, Santa Ana. received the yellow ribbon. E. Barrett Fithian, Assist- ant Fire Chief Ed Smith and Captain Merry acted as judges in this event. Coaching stallions of recognized breed, 3 years or over. Imp Saxon Prince, b s, 16.1, 15 years, owned by W. S. Newhall, was awarded the blue ribbon. Horses in harness owned in Southern California, over 14.3. and not exceeding 15 2, shown to a light two or four-wheeled vehicle. Four entries, three of them being L. Y. Harkness'. Only Clay, gr s, 15.2, S years, of F. A. Hamsch, Montecito, appeared and was given the blue ribbon. Horses in harness. Pa"r of horses over 15 hands; conformation, quality, style and all round action con- sidered; showed to appropriate vehicle; seven entries, without tlie two of Harkness'. First, Monarch and Performer, belong to Mr. Hobart; second, Pepta and Paquita of John Parrott; third, Peacock and Paragon of W. S. Hobart; fourth, Ali Baba and Sovereign of the Parrott stables. Horses 15 hands 2 inches and over, shown to appro- priate two or four-wheeled carriages; conformation, quality, style, action and pacer three entries. Pepita of the Baywood stud was first, Sovereign of the same owner, second, and G, L. Waring's Receiver, third. Horses 15.2 or over, and 3 years old or over, under saddle; quality, manners and ability to carry up to 160 pounds; paces to be shown, free, open walk, square trot and easy canter; five entries. Tuckey, b g, 15.2, 9 years, F. A. Hamsch, first; Tommy Tompkins, b g, 15.3, aged, W. S. Hobart, second; Telephone, b g, 15.2, [ConUDued on Page 88.J 82 ^^e §v0jetf^ ber 4th. There is no form of harness racing which is more exhilarating to spectators, or which is more worthy of encouragement. The track at Empire City Park, being 100 feet wide at everv point, will permit the very best opponuoities for this sort of contest. C. J. & Harry Hamlin have written to the secretarv that they would like to start The Abbot, 2:03, and Battleton, 2:09|, agaioat the world's team record on the New I'ork track during tbe fall meeting, and barring accident and under the assumption that the pair will work nicely together, the Messrs. Hamlin believe that tbey will set tbe mark at a point which will not be touched for many years to come. A STAiiLiON that gets a horse of phenomenal speed, and fails to produce anything of even average capacity in ninety- nine cases out of one hundred is not the etalUon in which to repose fai4h. The scratch success is misleading; it may have resulted from peculiar temperament of both parents at time of mating, and should not be accepted as a guide to future operations. Tha stallion who gets trotters wi h uniformity, who does not cloud action, but stamps bis likeness upon his colts, is the ideal horse, even if he has failed to prodnce a record-breaker, and it will be more satisfactory lo use him than one of the uncertain, erratic description. The growicg demand is for good roadsters, and the man who turns them out with the greatest uniformity will reap a profit. A LtTTER from the Van de Vanter Stock Farm at Kent, Washington, states that John Sawyer, with the farm's string of trotters and pacers, is winterins at Lacy. Tbnrs'on county, the same state. Mr. Sawyer is working Alia Dell, bv Holm- dell, a boree that took a three-year-old record of 2:1S|, at Salem, Oregon, last year. Deceiver 2:16. and Kinmont, a two-vear-old by McKinoev, dam Beulab, by Aitamoot. Beulafa is a full sister to Chehalis 2:04} Del Norle 2:08 and others. Mr. Van de Vanter considers Kinmont the greatest young stallion on the Pacific Coast to-dav. Several Alla- mont youngsters and a couple of California bred colts are also being worked, about which we are promised some items in the near future. The latest device for minimizing ball bearing friction is about to be tested by a prominent tulkj manufsclurer. It is the invention of an ingenious cycle maker. The bearing? of a bicycle are now scientifically conslructed. They are a vital point and on all fir^t class wheels are tbe result of yearn of iocesaant testing ad experimenting. Tbe most distinct alteration in bearing Cf^nstruction is by a Western firm. In the bearing cup a separator has been introduced. The brills do not come in contact, bat revolve on slationarv rollers securely held in place by steel pins. Some of the bearings are self oiling. Either a wick or light well holds a quantity of lubricating oil, which is drawn to tbe bearings by centri- fugal force or capillary attractior. Buffalo proposes I o raise $1,000,000 to insure the suc- cess nf (he Pan-American Exposition in that city in 1901. On Saturday night, around the banquet table in the Ircqaoie Hotel, the sum of $427,000 was pledged. Mayor Dlehl arose and remarked that Mr. William Diehl had called on bim with an oSer to buy the first admission ticket, costing 50 cents, for $5,000, and cheers greeted the announcement. Mr. Ci J. Hamlin immediatelv took the floor and eaid : ''The son cannot outdo the father. I will give $5 000 for the sec- ond ticket." Before the cheers had died away Mr. Harry Hamlin was on bis feel. ''I will give $5,000 for the third ticket " The action of tbe Hamlin family brought out other subsijriptions in rapid succession. Hon. John Jf. Scatcherd, who contested the latt municipal election with Mayor Diehl, is one of the mo3t vigorous workers for the scheme, and the union of political factions is producing great results. If Boffilo secure the Exposition, all the world will look upon Niagara Falls lu the summer of 1901. — Turf, Field and Farm. On Saturday afternoon, after sending Union Pacific several points upward, Mr. E. H. Harriman found relief from busi- ness cares in talking horse, says the Turf, Field and Farm. His t'&ioer, Andrews, will have ten or more in his string this season, and will be in the thick of circait battles "Did you ever see John E. Gentry trot?" suddenly asked Mr. Harriman. "Only at a p2," was the reply. "Well, he sur- prised me, to sleigh a week or two ago. He broke, and in- stead of settling immediately into a pace, struck a trot and showed a 2:20 clip at that gait. I think that he could be trained to trot a fast mile. Why not? He is trotting bred and has the conformation of a trotter." Tbe hope was ex- presiied that Andrews would succeed during the season of 1899 in driving Gentry to a faster record than that held by Star Pointer. "If your hope should te realizsd," replied Mr. Harriman, "I could then ati)rd to experiment with the horse. I might take steps to find out how fast he could trot." Daughters of Stamboui will be bred to John R. Gentrv, and the ULion mav result in somelhiog phenomenal. It may give us a trotter able to chip a fragment from the 2:03J of Alix. Oocqua, 2:08^, will be bred to Blamboul early ihe approaching spring. Rival, daughter of Kremlin, is in the city stable, and Mr. Harriman is driving her on the read Horse O-wners Should tJse GOMBAtTLT'S Caustic Balsam nt GREAT FRENCH VETERINARV REMEDY A Safe, Speedy and POSITIVE CURE. Prepared 9XClU8lV»" /y by J. EL Gombealt ex-Tetarlr nary Bm geoD .o tbe Fnack tud. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OR FIRING Impr^afhtf Tnvro/iwt attT/scfiror blfmfsh. The SB^eit be»t BLISTER cvcro.-<re i Lroat, l.tc., iC Is Invaluable. WE GUflRflflTEE Caustic BlS^MwSi fciiy iinim'TiE or ^pi'■ IQ curw lalxturo CTcr inadfl, Ernry bottle of Cau«tlC Balsam 6old !» W»rr«D- Itdloirt'-eMUIeracMun. l'rlc..> g | .50 P«r b-.tUe. SoljJ by Vruggltia. or af^iit by e^rcen.chanjes paid, vrlth full di'-vr-tloiis for IW uw. Send for deacripdvo cl) — 'l«x» y t'tnonlfcls. etc, AddroM 1 IB LAW HENCE- WILLIAMS CO., CleTelauO, 0 86 c ^vsetiev tmtr ^iwt»«tim» [Febbcaby 11, 1898 M&.Y ■W.'S PBDiaREB DISPUTED. Olalm That It is Not as Given In the American Stud Book. May W., the speedy Montana mare, whose racing career has been clouded by sospicion ever since her introdnotion to the Chicago tracks in 1897, is now under even a greater cloud than ever before. This time it is a qaestion of her breeding, and investigation may result in the mare's being barred from all legitimate race tracks in this country and 0»ner Don Cameron being forced to surrender her earnings for twelve months past. May W. is registered in volume 7 of the Sind Bjok as by imp. Eigle Plume, dam Froila (San- garoo), by t^austus, dam Bonnie Brace, and has been racing throughout the West under this breeding. Information comes from the Prather farm, near Marysville, Mo., where Fanslus is owned and has stood for years, that Froila, by Fauslus, dam Bonnie Bruce, broke her lee s? a yearling and was destroyed in 1884, and that Sangaroo, represented in the Sind Book as another name for Froila, was, in fact, a diSjr- ent mare, not the produce of Bonnie Brace. Tht: question now is, What mare foaled May W , and was she a tboroagh- bred? The facts concerning the case, in the language of (he breeders, are as follows: I would call your attention to an error in volume 7, page 356. of the American Stud Bojk, which reads as followf: Froila (Sangaroo), ch m, foaled 1883, by Fauslas, dam Bon- nie Bruce, by Scottish Eclipse, second dam Lady Woodford ■ by Woodford. Produced in 1893 b f Plumeria, by imp. Eagle Flame. Produced in 1894 b f May W., by imp. Eagle Plume. The above is not correct, as Froila and Sangaroo are two separate and distinct mares, as yon may see by the following produce of Bonnie Bruce; Produced in 1882 be by Iowa Almont (trotter). Produced in 1883 ch f Froila, by Faustus; killed in 1884 Produced in 1884, barren, to Faustus. Produced in 1885 The Moonstone, by Faustus (gelded). Produced in 1886, barren, to Faustus. Produced in 1887 ch c Bobby Beach, by Faustas. Bonnie Bruce died in 1887, and Froila had her leg broken in August, 1884, and was killed November, 1884, as a year ling, on the farm of the breeder, W. S. Briggs, of Marys- ville, Mo. Sangaroo was a ch m by Faustas, whose dam was Little Maud, not a thoroughbred. She was foaled in 1885, and was owned and bred by A. J. Waltz, pf Marysville, Mo. who sold her to D. C. Keynolds, who took her to Montana in 1889. The above statements can be veri6ed by referring to the following partief: Mrs. 8. W. Briggs, Albert Briggs, John M. Howendobler, E. E. E. McJimpsey, Elmer Frasier, G. 8. Baker, M. Kausbaum, A. J Wallz, B. V. Prather and C A. Mulholland. From this statement it would appear that May W. has been racing under a false pedigree, and the known history of the mare lends color to the charge. In 1896 she raced over the Montana tracks, in Milwaukee, and at the Oakley track, as out of Sangaree, and when Don Cameron wanted to race her at Ideal Park in the fall of 18H6 Secretary Nathan- son informed him he must establish her breeding and her right to race before she could start at that track. At that time May W. wis not registered in the Stud Book, and her owner seemed in doubt as to whether he could obtain proof that her dam had five uncontaminated crosses. But be went to work diligeotly. aod the folio -ving year, when he appeared at Harlem, he had a certificate from Colonel Bruce, showing May W.'s registration as by Eagle Plume — Froila. On the strength of this the mare was permitted to start, and she has raced at the Harlem, Hawthorne, logleside and Oakland tracks regularly since then. Under what representations Colonel Bruce registered the mare is yet to be developed but it is probable that Don Cameron will be asked to explain by the racing clEcials at Oakland and Ingleaide before May W. is allowed to start again. — Chicago Inter-Ocean. Morellito Won the Tarpey Stake. There were but four starters in the Tarpey Stake at In- gleside on Wednesday last, but they furnished a race worth going to see. What Er Lou was the favorite at four to five, David Tenny was second choice at two to one, while Morel- lito could he bjcked at eight to one and Storm King at twelves. Starter Caldwell got them away on even terms, David Tenny going to the front immediately, hut was pulled up by Martin and the favorite and Storm King were allowed to race out in front At the quarter-pole the horses were like a four-in-hand, What Er Lou having his nose in front of Storm King, the latter a length ahead of Tenny who was only a head in front of Morellito. They kept in about this position until the bead of the stretch was reached, when Spencer on Morellito and H. Martin astride of David Tenny began to get down to work in earnest. Whips and spurs were freely used, and it was thought by the majority of the large crowd that Tenny would win, hut Morello's son hung on like a bull dog and perhaps got a little the best ride, and won by a half length in 1:54|. He was the best horse in the race and won on his merits. « Cripples That Have Won. Weights in the Bit; Handicaps. If the history of the horses which have honored the turf by brilliant achievements could be made public it would probably be shown that at some period in their career some of the most famous of the lot were condemned as unfit for racing purposes, and only saved from an ignominous fate — perhaps death — through the kind heart of an owner and the efforts of skilful trainers and veterinary surgeons. A conspicuous example showing how easily the foregoing might be true is afforded in the case of old Barnum, the firsfj race horse to be designated "the iron horse" and the anima who of all the lot most closely approximated a machine of iron. Barnum, after having apparently broken down hope- lessly, was sold by his owner, the late Judge John J. Carter, to a man named Woodford for JIOO. For a year he was not seen on the turf. Just when the public had forgotten all about old Barnum he was entered to compete for the Louis- ville Cup, which was a prize highly valued by turfmen in the old days. Barnum, the cripple, won with ease. He afterwards dc feated Miss Woodford when she was without question the greatest mare in training, and Corrigan's famous horse, Ire- land. Barnum was by Bonnie Scotland, who was also the sire of Bootjack, a horse who won many a good race after the Dwyer brothers had discarded him at a hopeless cripple. The resurrection of Dr. Kice by Fred Foster will be recalled to their sorrow by many layers of odds. The Doctor was about es hopelefs a proposition, viewed as a lacing tool, as could possibly be imagined. Valued at $20,000 as a two- year-old, he was purchased by Fred Foster for $4,000 in San Francisco after he had broken down. It was supposed that Foster wanted the horse for the pur- pose of placing him in the stud, bat that was far from his in- tention. Foster had set his mind and heart on winning the Brooklyn Handicap, he gave Dr. Rice a special preparation for that event. He soon found that the horse would stand training if carefully handled. That was all he wanted to know. Then he began to get his checks down in the Winter hooks at odds of 50 and 60 to 1. Everybody acquainted with affairs of the turf knows that Mr. Foster cashed his bete, but nobody knows how mach he won. At the post Dr. Bice was as good as 8 to 1. Civil Service, after being afflicted with ring bone and pro noanced incurable, was patched up by Father Bill Daly and became a serviceable sprinter. The great Hanover, after having been fired for "dicky" legs, became valuable as a sprinter. Harry Beed on last Suburban Day on the strength of the story, which was not exaggerated in the least, that he might break down In the opening race, went from 6 to 20 to 1, won like a 1 to 3 shot and palled op sound. Applause, after having thrown his hip out of joint, won a race at Garfield Park, Chicago, two hours after a veterinary surgeon had operated on him Old Vorhees, after having lost an eye and broken three legs, was fired a half dozsn times and with a year's rest came back to the tur' and won a race from a good field at odds of 150 to 1 . This happensd at Latonia several years ago. Touchstone, the great English stallion, thought he had a club loot and was not considered available for runnii3g pur- poses, was discovered by accident to be the fastest animal in the Duke of Westminster's stable. Handicapper Vosburgh has announced the weights for the Brooklyn and the Suburban, the first to he ran May 27th, the other June 17th. As was generally expected, Ben HoUaday has been assigned top weight in each event, 127 lbs. in the Brooklyn anJ 129 lbs. in the Suburban. Algol ranks next to Ben HoUaday in the Brooklyn, with 124 Ibs.i while Tillo is second in the Saburban, with 127 lbs., and Algol's impost in the big event at Sheepshead Bay is 125 lb3. Plaudit, with 125 lbs. in the Brooklyn, and 122 lbs. in the Saburban, has a pound more in each event than that speedy filly, Briar Sweet. St. Cloud, lis in the Brooklyn, and 119 in the Suburban, on the strength of his performances in Eagland, is considered a match for The Huguenot, whose weights are the same, and Voter gets in for a few poauds less. As compared with Banastar, George Boyd, Warrenton, Previous, Sailor King, Firearm and Candleback, the Western four-year olds Lieber Karl and Pink Coat are prettily heavily weighted. Of the three-year-olds Jean Beraad is rated the best, 106 in the Brooklyn, and 107 In the Saburban, and Aatamn comes next with 4 lbs, less in each event. The lowest weight in the Brooklyn is Huigarian, 88, and in the Sab- urban Boney Boy, 90. The foUowiug are the official weights: The Brooklyn Handicap, of $10,000; for three-year-olds and upward; $200 each, half forfeit, or only $16 if declared by February 20th. To the winner $8,000, to the second $1,500, and to the third $500. Weights to be annoanced Feb- ruary 1st. One mile and a quarter. To be run May 27tb. Age. Wt. Ben Holladay „6 127 Algol 5 124 Plaudit 1 121 Briar aweet 4 120 3t. Cloud 5 lis Peep o'Day 6 118 Tlie Hueuenot 4 118 Lieber Karl 4 115 Scoicisli ctiieftaiQ 5 115 Pint Coat _ 4 114 Don de Oro -5 114 Voter 5 114 Georee Keene 4 114 Handball 4 113 F, F. V „ 5 113 Macy _ 5 112 Senator Bland 6 111 Banastar -.4 110 Imp „ 5 110 George Boyd „ 4 110 Bangle _ 4 109 Warrenton ™ ™ 4 109 Previous «.....« i 1C9 Firearm „ .^4 lOS Flenrde Lis _ 5 lOS Canalebacfc 4 107 Napamax 4 106 Jean Berand ..3 KG Age. Howard Mann 6 Bos „ 5 Laokj'Bob 4 AZQCPna 4 Whistling Con 4 Autumn _.,3 Lambent ....„ ; 6 Thomas Cat 6 Maximo Gomez 4 Kingdon _3 King Barleycorn 3 Abom 3 Jefferson „ 6 Former© -. ...3 Filigrane ,. ..3 Millstream 4 Mr Clay 3 ( harentus 5 Kt, of the Garter 6 Jeannot „ 4 Mariti „ i Miss Marion 3 Ordnnng „„ 3 Greatland „,8 Marblehead 3 Jolly Roger 3 Diminutive ..3 HuDgarian 3 Wt. 105 105 105 104 104 102 100 100 lOO 100 99 99 97 97 95 95 92 92 90 90 90 The Suharban, $10,000. A handicap for three-year-olds j^iid upwards. Of $200 each for starters, $100 forfeit, or only $15 if declared out by February 20, 1899. The winusr to receive $7000, the second $2000 and the third $1000. Weights to he annoanced February 1, Winners after announcenent of weigbta of two races of $600, or one of $1400, 4 lbs. ex- tra; of two of $1400, or one of $2700, 8 lbs. extra; of three of $1400, or two of $2700, or one of $5000, 12 lbs. extra. In the case of horses handicapped at 115 lbs. or over, these penalties shall apply to the extent of one-half only; in the case of those handicapped at 122 lbs. or over, to the extent of one-quarter only, and in the case of those nandicapped at 130 lbs. or over, they shall not apply to all. Penalties in the case of horses three years old shall not make the weight exceed 115 lbs. Oae mile and a qaarter. To ha run Jane 17. Age. Wt, Ben HoUaday Tillo .. ....6 ....6 129 127 ....5 125 Plaudit .,..4 122 Briar Sweet St. Clond ....4 ....5 ....4 121 119 119 Peepo'uay Lieber Karl . Pink Coat ....6 ....4 ....5 118 115 115 Don de Oro .._5 116 George Keine ....4 5 ....7 114 113 113 113 113 ...-6 Bannockbara „ Banastar ._ George Boyd ...^ ....4 ....4 ....4 . .5 112 110 110 110 Uriel ™ ....4 110 110 4 110 „...4 no 5 110 Sailor King ~ 4 110 109 Firearm 4 108 Age. Wt. Napamax 4 107 Candleblacfc 4 107 Jean Berand ..3 107 Alice Farley 4 106 Howard Mann „ 6 106 Box „ 5 106 Latson 4 105 Azucena ....„ ™ 4 1C4 Wbistliog Con -4 104 Handsel „ 4 101 AntQmn 3 103 St. Callatlne 4 103 Lambent .6 100 Tbomas Cat 5 100 King Barleycorn „3 100 Jefferson 6 98 The Kentuckian _ 3 98 Filigiane 3 98 Formero „ 3 97 Millstream „ 4 97 Ways and Means 3 97 Mr. Clay „ 3 97 Jeannot 4 95 Miss Marion 3 95 Star of Bethlehem 4 95 Danford. 4 95 ScotebPlaid 4 93 His Lordship 3 93 Ordnnng _3 92 Boney Boy «, 3 90 — Spirit of the Times. y®TsT®TQTQTQTeT0ToTBt&T^^^ One of the favorite bits of evidence iDtrodaced by the crooked maDipulatore of faorees when called opon to eiplain a poor race ia a bunch of tickets on the losing horae, accom- paoibd with an assurance that they expected to win. Down in h'-iw Orleans the other day, Judge Reie ruled an owner off toe track for fraud alihough the owner produced enough tickt'ts to show that he had lost $1,500 to the race. Judge j> was onto his litt'e game, however, and the "flash" . ■ "'t work. QUINN'S OINTMENT FOR HORSES stands at the head of all veterinary remedies. Such troubles l as Spavins, Curbs, Windpuffs, Splints, Bunches have no i if the master keeps and applies Quinn's Ointment. All ^ known horsemen speak of it in the highest terms : y Miller &, Sibley, of Franklin, Pa., owners of St. Bel, brother of late Bell Boy, write, "We have *^ IT" "^ed Qainn'3 Ointment with great success and believe it fnlSUs all cl~'— --* '— -- ■^- -^ imed'forit. 'Wecheer- or Bunches, it has n folly recommend it to oar friends." For Cnrbs, Splints, Spi I Price $1. SO. Sold by all druggists or sent by mail, W. B. EDDY t£ CO., WHITEHALL, N. Y. TRY II FEBEnAEY 11, 1899] fR^e ^veeifev axxb ^avintnaxu 8*V Saddle Notes Tod Sloan "has went." Sabatooa stakes will close March let. Th£ racing at lagleside has been good Ihis week. At New Orleans last Friday everv winner bat one was as good as ten to one in the belticg. Years Trnly won at fifty to one. Twelve of the get of imp. Kantanka won 56 races and 934,765 in 18^8. Black Yenas heads the list with $11,675 to her credit. St. Jacob, winner of a hurdle race at Ingleside this week, is the same who won many jamping races at the old Bay District some years ago. BtTBNB •& Watebboube have started two-year (ddS'^leTen times this year; their entry has been favorite on every occa- sion and has won three times. The public will soon tire of trying to pick something to beat O'Concell; the old horse has won fonr straight and seems to improve with every start. ABBACtS, the fall brother to Diggs, Sutton and OHnthos, won last Wednesday. Every one of Lilly Wright's foala that have started is now a winner. £u6i£2TE Leigh is training at Churchill Dowgs two of the best coltB raised at the Kingston stub. They are the prop- erty of Mrs. J. B. Ferguson, wife of the Oakland starter. Twenty-three of the get of imp. Albert won 40 races and $13,4-'^ in 1898. Albert's best two-year-old oat last year was the fiUy Jinks, winner of $4,095. She cost P. Dunn $5,000. F£TEB THE SECOND won the first start in a jamping race last Wednesday in such impressive style that he is looked upon by manv as a coming high-class steeplechase and hurdle horse. Old Libertine takes very kindly to little Johnny Bieff^a handling; he ran the best race he has won this year, Tuesday, when he beat Hohenzollern and Storm King ^ith the midget in the saddle, MABcrs Daly's ch filly, by imp. Goldfinch — Kiss Me Quick, would seem to be the fastest filly racing here; she has won her only three starts from good company and has as yet never been extended. Ed. Cobhiqan's Golden Rule, who won the two-year-old race of three furlongs Monday, settine a new track record of 0:36, is a good looking chestnut gelding by imp. Golden Gar- ter— Lucile Murphy. Maby Black, who won the Owners Handicap Monday, with 64 pounds in the saddle, is the lightest weighted horse that ever won a race over the Ingleside track. She was rid- den by Johnny Rieff. Jakes Long, who was ruled oQ some years ago at the Bay District track in connection with the running of the horEe Ricardo, has been reinstated. It is understood he will train th& horses owned bv Smith Sc Tarn. MissMabion, byHimyar — imp. Astolat, Barney Schrieb- ers good filly, seems to have gone wrong. She is drawn ver; fine and has some trouble with her feet. She will likely have a rest that should do her good. ToBSiDO developed a tendency toward being beaten bv a head several times during the last meeting at Oakland, She has encouraged her backers till the very last when she wiU suffer defeat by a very narrow margin. A. DoBBEY, the jockey who was set down Indefinitely by Judge Reea on the Canadian circuit, has now been suspended I for palling a horse at the Carnegie (Pa.) outlaw track, Dorsey rode out here last winter for B. J. Johnston. Johnny Campbell has fifteen horses in training at Cin- cinnati, nearly all belonging to Charles T. Hayman of that city. In the lot being handled by tbe veteran are El Mido, Twinkler and Fonsovannah, all well known performers in California. Matt Stobn has been up in Tuolumne county for a couple of weeks looking after bis interests in a mine there, but got back in time to see his go^d Morello four-year-old Morellito win the Tarpey Stakes at Ingleside on Wednesday, at odds of eight to one, The Roby track and poolroom will, it is said, soon be a thing of the past. Flans have been concloded for the lease of the bite of tbe poolroom and part of tbe quarter-stretch of the track to a syndicate and a large bicycle factory will be erected on the grounds. The probable starters in the $3,500 Thornton Stakes, four miles, at Oakland, February 22d, are Mistleton, David Tenny, The Bachelor, Adolph Spreckels, McFryor, Reolia, Wheel of Fortune and Tempo. The last named is the colt that made the mile and a quarter record of the Pacific Slope -2:06i. The get of Hindoo won $46,810 last year. Theee were 54 of them and they won a total of 100 races. The most useful of the lot were Humidity, winner of eight races and over $5,000 in money; Macy, winner of fourteen races and over $7,000; Mariii, winner of eight races and $2,785. Miller, a good but somewhat unlucky son of Hindoo, won no races, but contributed very materially toward the stable ex- penses by winning over $3,900. Mb. Boots' norses are not in the best of condition. Most of Ihem are coughing fearfully. There seems to be a sort of an epidemic among them. The Elmwood Farm will send a stable East ibis year. At the close of the season Mr. Boots will turn out, but next year will have a much larger stable, taking np Vinctor, Vincitor, Inslallator and several others. The get of imp. Candlemas made a fine showing in 1898" 41 of them winning a total of 86 races and $92,460. Marti- mas, the Futurity winner, won $41,700 The t«oyear-old Dr. Eichberg won $4,950, the three-year old Elnnikinnic won $4,090, the three year-old filly Lennep won $3,495 and Swiftmaa won $7,500. St. Cloud won $5,000 in England. W. D. Randall is laying his wires to race at New York this summer^ If bis plans materialize he will ship about eight of his best to Brooklyn upon the close of the season here. Ostler Joe, Montanos, Ballister and Miss Rowena will be in his string. The old black horse is being given a well-earned rest, and if he rounds to nicely he ought to do well on tbe big tracks. SouFFER, the tripple Oaks winner, that raced out West in 189rf, in J. M. Murphy's colors, is in foal to that tuifman's good horse. Back Maesie. Chas Boots tried to purchase ttie mare last spring bat Mr. Murphy did not want to sell at that tijie. Souffle is now owned bv Messrs. W. C. Whitney and Sidney Paget, and is at La Belle Farm, formerly the property of Eugene Leigh. Henby McDaniel, one of the most capable trainers in the West, has a couple of fleet-footed two-year-old fillies in his stable at the Lexington track. They recently negotiated a quarter in sensational time. G^e of (he fillies is by imp. Wagner, son of imp. Prince Charlie, and tbe other is by Likely, out of Sallie Marshall. The latter is a full sister to Victorine, dam of Ornament. The schedule of dates for tbe Eastern circuit has been so thoroughly acjasted that there is little liklihood of any fric- tion or !ack of harmony to mar the sport during the coming season. It is gratifying to note also that the various stakes offered by the diff'ereat associations have filled exceptionally well, and that everything points to one of the most success- ful seasons since the organizuion of the Jockey Clab. "I feel very proad of the two-year-olds I bave bred," said Ed Corrigan the other day, ''and I think I have the record. If memory serves me, there bave been ten diff'erent winoicg two-year olds in California thus far this season, and of this nomber I bred no lees than aiz, iocluding St. Anthony, Jennie Riley, Loch Katrine, Innovator (two races) and Golden Rule. Yellow Tail has won two races, Ella Boland two, Lomond one and Nina one. I believe one o' the youngsters I bred won at New Orleans, too. James Davis died suddenly in Nashville last week. He was nearly ninety years old. More than sixty years ago he was a jockey, and later a trainer. He was at one time the trainer of Boston, the sire of Lexington, and witnessed many of his races. He was present at the Charleston track when the great mare Harrie's Maria won a four-mile heat race seventy years ago. Mr. Davis was born in Charleston. The following are announced as tbe probable starters in the California Oaks at one mile and a furlong for three year- old fiUiep, to be rua at Ingleside to-day; Burns & Water- house's Humidity or Midlove; B. Schreiber's Miss Marion or Rosebeau; W. B. Jennings' La Penitente; L. H. Ezeli's Esperanza; T. G. Ferguson's Maud Ferguson; R. Hughes' Jennie Reid; J. Dunne's Jinks, and £. J. Baldwin's El Astro. The first foal of thn game race horse. Clifford, was foaled at the Hurricana Stud, Amsterdam, N. Y., out of Marguer- ite (dam of Our Maggie and Laurel Leaf), by Frogtown. It is a fine filly, rangy and of fine conformation, arguing well for future of that horse as a sire. All of the stock are winter- ing splendidly at Hurricana and the yearlings are develop- ing finely, running daily on the eighth of a mile covered exercise ring, recently erected there. — Rider and Driver. The McGratbiana farm proper consists of between four and five hundred acres, but in the last four years Mr. Youcg has DurcbaBed arj jioing farms, until be bas now tibout 1,100 acies In addiiion to this he leases a thousand acres more of pasture land, being a great believer in having plenty of rango and in the giving of tbe varioos pastures a let op for a bit. His stocfe can hold their own without any other sus- tenance, while, with ten ears of corn on the stalk, which they get twice a day, all of the mares are in first class con- dition. Mb. Coreiqan will breed extensively to the Acstralian sire Artillery this spring. He has already selected fifteen marts, mostly Longfellowp, to cross with him. The rest of bis mares will be bred to Vassal and Ducat, two horses which carried his colors to tbe front on more than one occasion. Mr. Corrigan holds Vassar in higher esteem than he does Ducat, but be being of the Longfellow family, ii would not be judicious to breed to him mares of tbe sjme lineage. Mr. Corrigan will not have the exclusive fervices of Artil- lery, for Rancho del Paso has reserved the right lo use him. Mr. Mackay will send about as many mares to him as Mr. Corrigan. The entries for the Erglish Grand National Steeplechase number seventy-two. This, however, is very little short of last year, and class is again well reoreeented. The Prince of Wales has entered Ambosh II., who recently won a race at Leopardstown. Several who have didtinguished them- selves over this coarse are among the candidates, including The Soarer, who won the race in 1896; Manifesto, who won in 1897, and last year's winner, Drogheda. Among familiar names connected with this event is Wild Man of Borneo, who carried John Widger's colors to victory in 1895; Cathal, who twice ran second, 18^5, behind the Wild Man, and last vear, when Drogheda beat him by three lengths, is again nominated. ^_ His LoBDSHiP, the much touted Rayon d'Or— Sallie Mc- Clelland colt, belonging to Mrs. Byron McClelland and ber brother, John Smith, is being galloped over the lurf by Mr. Smith at his farm in this county, says a Lexington special. The colt is entered in the principal events of the year, in- clodiog tbe Kentucky and Tennessee Derbys. He promised last spring to be wonderfully speedy, but he never fulfilled what was expected of Lim. He is somewhat settled now and looks well. He will be prepared for a hard campaign. Ways and Means, also owned by Mrs. McClelland ard Mr. Smith, is looking well. The horse was fired in the East last fall and left in charge of Dr. Sheppard, the veterinarian, and relnrned home last month. His lameness has long since disappeared, and Mr. Smith believes be will train well. Mr. Smith also has a number of two-year-olds owned solely by himself, from which he expects good results this season. One of them is a bay colt, by Bermuda — Laura Stone, for which he paid $1,000 at the sale of Mrs. McClelland's yearlings in the East last year. Mr. Smith will take all of his horses to Louisville the first of the month. — Cincinnati Enquirer. The list of stakes on the Northern Racing Circuit will be issued about Februarv 3d. The most valuable one will be the International Derby at Fort Erie, worth $2,500. Plans for the new club house at the Bel-Air track have been selected and tbe building will be ready for the June meeting. Many other important alterations and improvements will also be made at the Montreal track, thoroughly modernizing the outfit — Canadian Sportsman. A MOBNING paper states that a well known racing man held a ticket on Ajhaces Wednesday, reading $800 to $80. The form chart in the same paper gave the best odds on Arbaces 8 to 1. Item? like this are so frequent in the papers, that, the supposition naturally arises that correct cdos are not given in tbe form chart. As the poolrooms running in this city pay cff on tbe odds given in the charts, it looks as though they are changed to suit the poolroom managers. Colonel Milton Yoctng of McGratbiana bas purchased of Captain Sam Brown of Pittsburg tbe thorougbbred stallion Troubadour, and eleven head of broodmares for a private price. The horses have been at the farm of the late Col. R P. Todhanter. but are now at McGratbiana. Brown's stallion. Blue Wing, by imp. Billet, was not included in the deal, and will be shipped bacK to Pennsylvania. Tbe mares are a fine lot, and include Senorita, Performance, Matinee and Mona. FiFTY-FOtiE of the get of Iroquois won a total of 91 races and $43,100 this year. Bangle, Eau Gallie, White Frost, Geisha, Takanassee, Albert S, Imperator, Tillie W. and Cherry Flame woo good, round sums for their respective owners. Iroquois is by imp Leamington and is io the stud at Belle Meade, Nashville, Tenn. Iroquois has stood twice at tbe bead of the list of winning sires in the last ten years, and as many of his two-year-olds are in the hands of the best trainers, he should make a fine showing this year. W. B. Jennisgs says Briar Sweet will start in the big handicaps if she is fit. He said he was figuring on getting about 117 pounds for Briar Sweet, and he made a bet with a friend that his impost would be at least this much. '*I didn't expect that Briar Sweet would get 120 and 121 pounds," said he. ''It is about three pounds more than I was looking for. If she were a horse I would have no obiection to tbe weight, but being of the other sex it looks like a tough deal. How- ever, we will accepi the weight and she will go to the post. I will send her back with tbe rest of the stable about April 1st, which will give her a month's rest." Up to Thursday last Dan Dennison had sent nine horses to to the post since his arrival in California from Montana, had won six races, and was outside tbe money but once. When the writer first became acquainted with ' Old Dan'' he was piloting trotters away back in tbe latter "sixties,' and early "aevenlies." He had a r?patalion then of knowing how to ' condition a horse as well as any trainer in the land. Four ' or five years ago Dan went East isitb W. O'E. Macdonough's j "second string," the late Henrv Walsh having what were : supposed to be. the crackeijacks of tbe millionaires stable at the New York track, while Dennison raced abi. ut St. Louis. The crackerjacks failed to win, while it was a poor day for Dan when he did not win some part of the money with the second raters. Then Macdooough ordered Dan to sell the string at auction, which he did and they averaged about five thousand each, while tbe high cla«s lot in Wslsb's hands did not pay for their keep. Dennison returned to California, had hard luck and finally went to Montana and was given a strirg of horses to train belonging to the Copper King, Mar- cos Daly. He landed here with them about a month or so ago, and their purse winnings not only amount lo a consider- able sum, but Mr. Daly is said to have won a large ameuni on them from the bookmakers. If Mr, Daly had placed himself under Dan's iraioirg he might have won the Sena- torial stake in which he was beaten by Mr. Clark recently. Jcst why the racing associations of tbe country will pei- eist in not making a more liberal provision for the fillies is past finding out. A well informed turfman, writing on this subject, declares that after all the agitation in the matter, the Jockey Club tracks promise just two filly stakes for tbe coming season. Why tbe fillies should be neglected in tbe matter of stake money isn't apparent. It bas come to that state where a breeder io counting tbe foals of a spring is ever cursing the fillies and bemoaning his ill lack at tbeir number. There will probably never be a time when a filly will have the racing value of a colt, but there is ample op- portunity to improve their standing, and there is no re&l rea- son wby filly stakes should not be almost if not quite as numerous as the colt affairs. Washington Park, often re- ferred to because of the excellence of ila management, gave one good filly stake for three-year-oldE, and, while accident prevented the ranning of the race being a star event on the card, tbe breeders and owners all over the country hailed tbe innovation with delight and were moat liberal in entry. Had not the club decided to race no more for a lime, that stake would have crown into a national event. Every vear there are Black Venoses, May Hempsteads and (qoine females of that capacity which are capable of horse racing, and slake events for Ihem are a positive necessity to the turf. Their value will be greatly enhanced and tbey will give a spectacu- lar exhibition which will not be displeasing to race-going crowds. That a stake or two should fail lo be a contest now and then is no sound argument that the fillies are not worth looking after. §8 ^Ijc ^veeitev cmti ^iwt«m«wt« [Pebbuaby 11, 1899 Jas. A Murphy on Star Pointer. "Star Pointer was a far greater horse the day he left my hands than when I bonght him," said James A. Murphy, the Chicagoan, who will live in turf history as the first owner of a two-mioQte horse. "Yon see," he continued, "Star Pointer beat 2;00 only once in 1897, while in 1898 he stepped a mile four times in better than 2:00. And upon nine different tracks during the last season the great pacer covered nine miles, the ag- gregate time bsiog 1,084 seconds, or jnst 2:00 to the mile. I think his performance may never he beaten by any other horse." "Why did I sell him 7 Simply because I tired of turf matters. One year before I let him go to W. J. White, of Cleveland, for the small price of $15,000 there was no reasonable amount of money that could have bought him. "Tbe low price paid for Star Pointer was largely due to the backcapplng the horse got from the drivers best known around the countrv. These men have their several axes to grind, and their word is accepted as law by most gentlemen having money enough to buy a good horse. "Well, the talk went all along the line 'Star Pointer is no account for exhibition purposes.' When I was informed of Ibis cackling I said to the first driver I chanced to run across : " 'There yon fellows go, corroborating what I always said of you. You can only sit in the sulky and pilot your animal aroDod the track, for when it comes to doing anything else yon are all as blind as bals, and I have often thought that if somebody didn't lead you to the depot you would never get to the next town.' "The fact of the matter is, that if Star Pointer's new owner wishes to get money out of the horse he will have chance enough, as last season, when it rained on all my best days. Star Pointer returned me $10,000, and he never paced a race. The year previous his earnings were over $17 000. "Why ! the night Star Pointer was sold to Mr. White there were more persons in Madison Square Garden to see the horse than were present on any night of the horse show. Again, at Springfield, III , at the state fair his drawing power was shown when on a rainy day, with the infield all mud and the water nearly ankle deep, hundreds of families, men, women and children, waded across from the grand stand to the stables JQSt to look at the 2:00 horse. They had come to see him pace and knowing that the weather conditions would keep him in bis stall, came over to look at him anyway. "Another thing that knocked the price — really, I ex- pected to get $25,000 for the horse — was the silly idea that because I wished to sell there mu3t be something wrong with Star Pointei, and because of this distrust and lack of confidence in their own jndgment horsemen allowed Mr. White to get the best bargain he ever had, outside his chewing gum, and a gold mine couldn't beat that. He just came along, bought the horse and all his trappings, engaged McClary and the grooms, took my car to ship in and made a clean sweep. Star Pointer is now almost a pet, while two years ago it was unsafe to enter his stall. Colored grooms had much to do with developing a somewhat sour teeaper in the grea^ pacer, but "babied" by Murphy's men, he has become docile and noses around for dainties like a pony. At the celebrated Logan horse show Mr. Murphy wa approached by some ladies, one of whom was a correspondent for a Washington newspaper, and asked if they might see his famous two-minnte horse. The owner gladly led the way to the quarters occupied by the stallions Star Pointer and Joe Patchen, called to his groom and directed him to un- cover his horse. The bay wonder was soon stripped and conscious of his greatness, stood, head high in the air, with all the majesty of an entire monarch of his race. The stall door was open and in darted the impressionable lady of the quill and throwing bet arms about the neck of the 2:00 horse, there hung suspended, cooing sweetly; 'Oh, you dear thing." Mr. Murphy avers that for once in his life he could feel cold water trickling down his spine. "Catch his headi" he shrieked to the groom, but before the ready man could seize the horse the lady swung to the ground, stood patting Star Pointer «nd calmly fjaculated: "Pshaw, he wouldn't hurt a baby." Strange to say, petti- coats were found to have at all times a soothing influence over the great stallion, and children to day are his especial delight. • A Qood Stallion for Yolo Oounty. The magnificent horse George Washington, 2:16J, by Mambrino Chief Jr , dam the great broodmare Fannie Rose, will make the season of 1899 at Woodland, Yolo county,Cal. This horse is the ideal stallion for the farmer horse breeder of that section to patronize. He is large, standing 16.1 and weighing 1250 pounds, is a grand looker and a fast square trotter with level head and excellent disposition. His colts all bear the impress of their eire, being fine, large, rangy .inimals and all show speed at the trot. There are so many large, well bred mares owned in and around that locality that we look to see their owners take advantage of this op- portunity andlslill further improve their stock. Size and ttyle are absolutely necessary for the young horses sent to market. With these qualities they will sell for good prices and if they have speed in addition, top prices are attained. George Washington's get have hsd but the most limited op- portunities on the track, three only having been trained, but of these two secured fast records, one, the mare Stella, 2:15J, being looked upon as a sure 2:10 prospect for 1899. Geo. Washington carries the blood in his viens that should form a|happy nick when meeting that of Ciay Duke, Alexander Button, Black Ealph, Killarney and other good sized stal- lions whose female progeny is numerous in Yolo county. Those who patronize Geo. Washington, 2:16|, can do so with the utmost confidence that they will get more than value re- ceived for their money in the colts that result. LOS ANGELES HORSE SHOW. [CoDlinaed from First Page.] aged, G. L. Waring, third; King Hopeful, gr g, 16, 7 years, Norman S. Sterry, mention. Half-bred ha-,kneyB, 2 years and under 5, shown in hand; two entries. Ali Baba of John Parrott, blue; Amber of the same stable, yellow ribbon. Unicorn or spike teams shown before appropriate vehicles. Two entries. Monarch, Performer and Par- agon of the Hobart stable obtained the blue ribbon, and King, Emperor and Czar of Mrs. Winthrop E. Lester the yellow. Trotters, breeding class. Mares 6 years old shown with one of their produce Judged by individuality, pedigree and produce. Two entries. Bet Madison, br m, 16U, 8 years, exhibited by A. G. Severance, obtained the blue ribbon, and Leonore, b m, 15, aged, of W. P. Book, the red. Eoadsters. Pair of horses 3 years and over, and best appointed road lig. Scale of points — Horses 70 per cent, general appoin'ments, including wagons harness, robes, blankets whips, style, etc., 30 per cent. Three entries. Blue Ribbon, Chico, b g, and Harry Winches- ter, b g, F E. Browne, exhibitor; second, Dora R. and Dixie Queen, bay mares, Newlin & Chase; third, Zip and Rhoda of A. C. Severance. Tandems, amateur drivers. Mares or geldings to count 70 per cent carts and appointments of recognized tandem pattern, 30 per cent. Wheelers to have confor- mation, substance, quality and action ; leaders to be showy, well bred, all-around actors, with good manners. Three entries. Peacock and Paragon, W. S. Hobart.first; Car and Sultan of Mrs. Lester, second ; Monarch and Seidl, of Hobart third. Hackney trotters, high steppers shown to appropriate rig at slow and fast trot. Horses to be standard bred, with docked tails to be practically sound and of good manners. A special prize offered by Prince Poniatowski and the blue ribbon went to Pese b g. of A C Severance the only horse exhibited Hunters, carrying minimum weight of 140 pounds. Performance over fences only to count. Three entries. Merry Boy, W. S. Hobart, first; Sherry, b m., 15 2, 5 years, John Parrott, second ; Telephone, br g, 15 2, 7 j'ears, G L. Waring, third. Hackney stallions, 3 years and over, shown in hand. Green's Eufus, the only entry, was awarded the blue ribbon. Oakland Summaries. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 3. FDurllT course. selllDg, tbree-year-olds— Rio Ch'co, m (Spencer). 6 to 5, won; Con DaUoo, 106 tJones), 60 to 1. second; Gilt Eklge, 111 (Turner), 15 to 1, third : Anchored, Sidelong, Filgar, Doremns, Ro7al Fan.Tiboron. biml. Time, 1:12M. One and one-sixteenth miles Selling, Fonr-year-olds and upward— Dr, Bemav8,106 (Jones), 9 to 10, won; Wvoming, 111 (ShIeldal.S to 1, second- New Moon. 106 (Mounce), lOU to 1. third; Frank Jaubert, BaUlster. Kamsin. Time. 1:47%, One and ooe-sljcteenth miles, three-year-olds and upward— Topmast 111 (Spencer), even; Torsida, 101 (Bullman), even, second; Meadowlark: 106 (Butter). 15 to 1, third ; None Such, Ottli Lta£ 1 ime. 1:47)^. Six furlongs, Three-year-olds— Gualaia, 107 (W. S. Martin). lOtol- won; Goal Runner, 100 (H. Martin). 18 to 5. second; Bey Hooker 102 (Jones), 10 to 1, third: StrongoU, illss Marion, aenora Caesar. Time. 1:13^. Six furlongs, iSelling, Three-year-olds and upward— Peixotto ll-l (Spencer),! to 2, won: Guilder, 109 (Turner). 60 ta 1. second : Sport Mc- Allister, 111 (H. Martin), 10 to 1, third; Amelia Fonso, Elcardo.Ann Page. Time, 1:14. ' Seven furlongs, Selling. Three-year-old colts and geldings— Horton, 112 (Turner), even, won; Montana, 11:; (Bullman), 9 to 2, second ; Whale- back. 112 (Spencer, 4 to 1, third; Tirade, Monda. Dnnpraise, Gan'.emoc. SATURDAY. FEBRUAKY 4. Futurity Course, Three-year-olds and upward— Guilder. 114 (Turner) in»^i5k™^'«^T.Kf'S'''iS'.'^-^f"''l'"" ">■ second: Jerry Hunt! CocSan Tim l-'io 'lainstay, Java, Peter Weber. Crawford. Eari One and one sixteenth miles, SeUIng, Four-year-olds and upward-Dr. Sheppard,115((:.Sloani,l to 5, won; Coda, 99 (W. H. Martin), 60 to 1, i/rnd%'r,¥hoTp7,.rtr5nicrd%if,g^^e".'Xr^pe'^ce^^ Tlmeio-W."""'' ^"""'' ■'='""° ""^^' Har^TCchS.'j^hi' MUliJ: ¥orc'ro'^^lir°TVen:S«^'°^'™<«°''^'''™'°'°"^"^-^^^^^^^^^^ c,,®'^ /!i'''°°^' '^elhng, Fonr-y ear-olds and uowards— A bn-id it; rr Bloan) 2 to 5, won : Peiiotto. 1 12 (Spencer) , 10 to irs^ood • MidlUht^ 99 (Joe Weber). 18 to 1, third; Doo'tfeklp Me.I^tQiri.^enamS Ttoe! Futurity coarse, Three-year-old a aod upward. Free Handicao— 9at suma. 115 (Jones) , 6 to 5, won ; Qood Hope, 79 a. Relffi lo m R^7Anri - TlSeMTo)^''" t^^^l'^S.^toi, third; LfMi^; ^oK^Sny LlS: Insleside Summaries. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6. Five and one-half furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Alaria, 101 (S. BlartiQ), 2 to l,won; Klsln. i09 (N. Turner*, 7 to 2, eec- ood; .-evoy, IH (SoideD, 15 to l, third; Odd Eyes. St. Kriatine, Wheat King, Bey del Wo, Wrinkles. Gautemoc. Time, 1:09^. One and an eighth miles. Four -year- olds and upward, over five hurdles —St. Jacob, 139 [.J. Daly). 7 to 2, won; Monita, 132 (T. Murphy), 6 to &, second: Joe Cott -n, 139 (Tubervlllel, 6 to 1, third; Tyro. Major S., Fred Gardner, De Los Reyes. Time, 2:05?^ . Six furlongs, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Jinks, 107 (H. Marlin). 2 too, won; Strongnli, 112 (Bullman). G to 1, second; Ballsta, 114 (Pig-ott), 12 to 1. third: Crossmolioa, Tirade, Stamina, Faversham, Charmaote. Time, 1:51J^. Three lurljngs. Two-year-olds— Golden Rule, 107 (H. Martin), 8 to 1, won; Bona, 107(Bullman),'l tol.spcond; Mountebank, 110 (Turner), 12 to 1, third ; Tom Sharkey, Loch Katrine, Kitty Kelly, Prestome, Morbid, Time, 0:36. One and one-eighth miles, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Buckwa, 112 (Bullman), 6 to 5, won; David Tenny, 110 (H, Martin), 9 to 10, second; MisUeton, 109 (Spencer), 16 to 1, third ; Dare II. Time, 1:55. Five furlones, Thr^e-year-olds and upward. Owners' handicap— Mary Black, 64 (Reiff), even; Miss Rowena, 100 (Buliniani, 9 to 5, secoo'l ; Mld- llght, 7.5 (Daly), 20 to 1, third; Rosormonde. Time, 1:00^:^. TUE3DAY, FEBRUARY 7. Sis furlonga. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Adolph Spreckels, 109 (H. Mariln),9to 6, won ; El eal-sdo, 104 (Bullman J. 10 to 1, second; Cavallo. 109 (Snider). 7 to I. third; Una Coioradn, Naranja, Qlen Anne, Balllster, Fly, Cardwell, Schnllz. Judge Napton, Don Fulano, Bliss Rucker. Time, l:i4>.i. Seven furlongs. Selling, Thiee-year-otds and upward— Montanus, 101 (W. H. Martin), 6 too won; Plan, 10( (Rutter), 6 to 1, second ; Silver Siate, 105 (Jones),75 to 1. third; Ko Ko, Dolore, Dolore, Gauntlet, Judge etouffer, Boadrunner. Time, 1 :255i . Six iur oDgs, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Amel'a Fonso, 100 (H. Martin), even; Prompto, 109 ('I urner), 10 to 1, second; Sir Urian, 104 (Bullman), 7 to 1, third; caatake. Rio Chlco, Boelbel, Octuruck. Initiator Uncle True, Aluminum, The Fretter. Time, 1:15. One and a sixteenth miles, "elling, Four-year-olds and upward— The Bachelor, 106 (H. Martin), 7 to 10. won ; Meadow Lark. 106 (Spencer), 2 to 1. second; Joe Mussle, 109 (Basslngerj, 50 to 1, third; Rosemaid, Fash- Ion Plate, Arundel, Alvero, Micbael G. Time, 1:50J4. Six turlongs, Selling. Three-year-olds and upward— Montallade, 10* (H. Marti ri),9 to 2, won; Horatio, 114 (Pigeott).6 to l,SfCond; Zamar II.i 109 (Spencer), H to 5, third; Opponent, Bey Hooker, Cabrlllo, Benamelai Perseus. Time, 1:145^. One mile, Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward—Libertine, 107 (J- Belff),5 to 1, woo; Uohenzollern, 100 (H. Martin), evftn; Storm King, 104 (Rutter), 8 to 5, third; La Penitente. Time, 1:423^. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. Seven furlongs. Selling, Maiden three- year-olds and npward— Arbaces, 119 (Plggott), 8 to 1, won; St. Simonlan, 119 (H. Mar in), 4 to 1, second; Master Lee, 106 'Bullman), 7 to 2, third: Sevoy, Jezabel, Florence Fink. Elsin, olengaber, Nora Richards, Gilberto, Key del Bio, Gautemoc. Time, 1:299^. Seven furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and npward— 0' Con nell. ill (PIgeott), 3 to 5, won; Imperious, 102 (H. Martin), 11 to 5, second; Guilder, 110 (Turner), 15 to 5, third. Time, 1:27^' One and one quarter miles, Four-year-olds and upward. Handicap, Over five hurdles— Peter II.. 125 (McAullffe). 5 to 2, won; Gra- ger, 149 (Henry), 9 to 2, second ; Tyro, 134 (T. Murphy), 13 to 5. third; Joe cotton Tortonl, Major S.,0ckturuck. Silverado, Michael y., Joan. Time, 2-.20Ji' One and an eighth miles. Three-year-olds and upward. The Tarpey Stakes— Morellito, K'9 (Spencer), 9 to l,won: David Tenny. 110 (H. Martin, 2 to 1, second; Storm Klug. 105 (Bnllman), 12 to 1, third; What- Er-Lou. Time, l:61fli". Three furlongs. Two-year-olds and unward — St. Anthony, 110 (H' Martin, 8 to 1, won; Morbid, 110 i(Spencer), 10 to 1, second; Kitty Kelly' 110 (Turner), I to 1, third: flamora. Mountebank, Reginald Hughes' Tanobe, Merry Monte, l^oreho, Bambholla, Pidalia. The Flatterer Wlnyan. Time, 0:36H- SIx furlongs, Three-year-olds- Gualala, lOO (W. H. Martin), 2 to 1, won Satsuma, 115 (JooGs), 4 to 5, second: Llmpwaier, 110 (Beauchamp), 25 to 1, third; Saintly, Merry Boy, Crawford. Time. 1:14}^. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, Six furlongs. Selling. Three-year-olds and upward— Credo, 116 (Bull- man), 3 to 1, won; Eakins, 112 (Jones), 9 to 1. second; Anchored, 107 (Rutter), 12 to l, third; Judge WoBord, Rosemaid. Romany, The Miller, Doremus, Sokombeo, The Wooer, Yaruba. Time, UWA- Six furlongs. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Ferrier, t08 (Bnll- man). 7 to 1, won; Mldlight, 105 (Rutter), 5 to 1, second; Opponent, lOfl (Jones). 7 to 1. third: Horatio, Primrose Don't Skip Me, Lord Marmlon, Chappie. Time, 1:14,1^. One and one-slxieenth miles, Selling, Three-ypar-olds and upward- Ad. Spreckels, 111 (H Martin), 16 to 5, won: Dr. Bernays. 106 (E. Jones), 9io2,second: Imo. Mistral II., ill iC Sloan), 10 to l, third; Our Johnny, Plan, Cromwell. Robert Bonner, Bernardino. Ti oe, 1;49'4. One and one-eighth miles, Selling. Four-year-olds and upward— Lode- star, HI (Pigg;ott),2 to 1, won: Tne Bachelor, 111 (H. Martin), 3 lo 5, second; Formella. 107 (Spencer. 25 to 1, third; Glen Anne, Bapldo, Per- seus, Boadrunner. Time, 1:56;4. Seven furlongs. Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward- Buckwa. 118 (Bullman). 3 to 5, won; Highland Ball, 103 (Beauchamp) 30 to l. second; Hohenzollern, 107 (Spencer), 3 to 1, third; LlberUne. Time, 1:28M. Six lurlongs, Sellloe, Three-year-olds and upward— Maxello, 119 (H* Martin), 9 to 10, won: Una Colorado, 119 (Piegott),7to 1, second; Naranja, (Spencer), 9 to 2, third; Joe Mus-le, Meadow Lark, Two Cheers, Qran- dezia. Judge Napton, Mercutlo- Time, 1:16^- Russian Biver. Reports this week from Kassian rWer are more than re- assariag for a snccessfal seas in of steelhead angling. Al Wilson has been on the stream for two weeks past and has canght a namber of fish (rather small in size), trolling for them in the pools. On Stinday last Manuel Cross canght a twenty f oar ponnd qiiinnat salmon, at the month of Aaetin creek, after a bard fight. This captnre has created qnite a deal of interest among the local fishermen, this being the second known instance in three or fonr years when one of these fish has been caught on a hook in this stream — the first one, a three poander, was caught by W. K. McFarland some three years ago. One swallow don't make a summer, how- ever, and quinnat salmon on the line will probably con- tinue to be as great a rarity in the future as it has been in the past. It is true that a few quinnat fry were placed in the river some years ago, bat the results hare been nil, not- withstanding the protestations of the net men who are in- clined to nse any and every kind of an argument against the recent Sonoma county prohibitive ordinance. To-dav and to-morrow will probablv see Col. Keleihor, John Butler, "Jane Bug," W. K. McFarland, Prof. Terry, Del Cooper and other sportsmen dropping a line to a few loose fish who will find refuge from cold water ills in the comfortable quarters afforded by the fish baskets of the angler. - February 11, 1899] C^e ^vecifjet: mtXf Spxxvu^ntmu The Fly-Oastere. At the aoDual meetiog of the San FraDcieco Fly-Casting Club, nhieh was held last Taesdar evening ia the Mills bailding, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Walter D. Mansfield; Vice-President, F. H. Reed; Treasurer, Herman Mulier; Secretary, Horace Smyth; Fxecutive Commiitee — C. G. Young, J. P. Babcock, G. C. Edwards, C. S. Grant and James Turner. The club financially and numeiically speaking is in a very prosperous conditioD, and it expects to enjov many happy moments at Stow Lake during the flr-castiog season. The first of the eeason's contests will be held on Saturday, February ISib at 2:30 P. M , and Sunday, February 19tb,at 10 o'clock a. m. A party of three anglers, Meser?. Young, Huntington and Orndorf Qshed Salmon creek for ihree days last week in the hope of getting striped bass. Their efforts were nnrewarded, they saw neither striped bass nor steelhead. Ed. E. McVeagb, recently at Phcenix, won the live biid cbampionehip for Arizona. An L C. Smith gun and Gold Dust powder were used by him. Jack Fanning made his appeaJBnce on Sportsmen's Bow yesterdav morning and was received in roval style by many of the shot gun brigade. This evening Jack will be given a reception by ihe Olympic Gun Club. He leaves for the ■ ast again on businees for the "Gold Duet" powder company about April 1st. The breeding of bomiog pigeons on the Coast, has become each an element of sport and interest (o fanciers that the cult has bad a more than surprising advance recently. Among the gentlemen foremost in the list of euccessful breeders is Mr. W. H. Deming, who at present by reason of being over. stocked, offers some choice birds for the selection of fanciers. E. W. Hunt and assistants will proceed to Lake Tahoe early in March for the purpose tf starling in operation the State hatcheries at Tahoe and Tallac, The Eel river hatchery located on Price creek will prob- ably be closed on the 15tb inst. The take for the season has been about 10,000,000 eirgs. A hard braided silk line known as Mills' Record Line is jnst in stock at Clabrough, Golcner & Co.'s, it is a beauty. Coming Events. Feb. 22— Lincoln Gun Club. Open-to-all, blue-rocks. Alameda Point. The Game Law. Jim Maynard, Dick Tvers ann Dr. E. N. Ayers spent last Sunday shooting near the Brentwood front, on the San Joa- quin, above Antioch. They bagged a fine lot of spoonbills. Dr. Ayers had the novel expeaience of being cut off from his party and surrounded by an immense number of mud- hens who proceed to make things lively for the Doctor — at least this is the story he offers in excuse for a half hour's fusilade during which he killed nearly a wagon load of the birds. The proposed purchase of the Olympic gronnds at Ingle- side by a combination of pportirg goods dealers has in all likelihood fal'eo through and another location will be se- lected. This is due to the high price asked for the grounds. The "trade" has been liberal in its financial support of the shooting grounds and now refuse to pay what thev consider an exorbitant price. The grounds to be operated under the trade auspices will be open to all shooters and individual ex- penses will be reduced malerialtv, if at the end of the sea- son any surplus mdneies are on hand the fund will be added to the purses. The majority of trap shooters in this city are giving this movement their full support. The open season for sbootlng qnall, doves, deer and wild dnck us fixed by tlie State law is as follows: Doves, 15tli July to 15th Febm- arv. Mountain quail and grouse, lat September to 15th February. Valley quail, wild duck and rail, 1st October to ist March. Male deer, 15th Jnfy to 15th October. The clerks of nearly all the Boards of Sunervisors have advised us no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last year hold good if they do not couflict with the State law. The following counties have not passed any ordinances that alter the open season as provided by State law; Amador. Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plumas, Ban Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sacra- mento. Solano. Santa Cruz. Sistciyou, Tehama, Yolo and Tuba. The changes are as follows ; Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Rail, Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Colusa— Deer, Aug. I5 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. (Use of dogs prohibited). Ea Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Fresno — Market himting and shipping game out of the county pro- hibited Humlwlat— Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited t>etween one-half hour after sunset and one naif hour before sunrise. Kem — Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Lake— Deer, Aug. 1 to Oct i. Los Angeles — Shipping game to markets outside of the county pro hibited. Marin— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Madera— Market hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. 1st. (Use of dogs prohibited). Qtiail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Orange— Doves, Aug. i to Feb. 1. Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibitied). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March 1. Ducts and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows: No person shall ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Eiyerside^hipping game oxit of the county prohibited. Ban Benito — Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. {Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara— Deer, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. fMarket hunting prohibited). Sau Diego— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. San Luis Obispo— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 15 to Dec. 1. fCTse of hounds prohibited. Himting for markets situated outside of the county prohibited). San Mateo— Deer, July 15 to Aug. 26. (Use of dogs not prohibited. Market hunting prohibifed). Kail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting from boat at high tide probioited). Shasta- Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Sierra— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Sonoma— Deer. July to 15 Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. Feb. 1 to Pheas- ants, clase season till Jan l, 1901." Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Use of nets in Btrtams of the county prohibited, Sutter- Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Doves, July i& to Jan. i. Trinity— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Got. 15. Shipping game out ol the coaniy prohibited. Ventura— Quail, auy variety, Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. It is well known that it is a m:st difficult matter to fit a man with a eun; that is, a gun that he can throw to his shoulder and go out and do good work with. In a gun store a man takes up a guo, throws it to his shoulder, squints along (he barrel, and remarks knowingly, "That's a gun I could shoot with." So it may bt ; but it frtquenlly happens that it isn't, for the simple reason that a man puts a gun that he tries in a store, to bis shonlder in a totally different manner to what he does when in the brush or in the open. The ''try- I gun," a guo that can be altered, as to bend and cast-ofif of stock, bv mechanical arrangements, has been designed to meet this difficul y. The "try gun'* and shooting schools have recently come to the tront very rapidly ip England. At the shooting schools there is an instructor whose business it is to take a pupil ^cd gn to work to fit him with a gun with which he can do gocd work on the inacimate targets which are thrown for him to practice upon. The "try-gun" is altered according to the teacher's ideas of the requirements of his pupil; the comb ia raised or lowered, or the stock is cast-off or straightened, uniil the pupil can do good work with it. Then the meaRurements are taken, and a gun is built on (hose lines. Many letters have appeared in recent issues of the Lon- don Field, tbe chief Englieb sporting paper, all eulogizing the "try-gun." Some men appear to have been good shots on game that get§ up in front of them, but to have been de- ficient in skill when tacklirg driven grouse, partridges or pheasants. In all such caees a few hours with the ''try-gun" appears to have eradicated all the faults, and to have worked mir'cles in the way of improvement in shooting. The time is ripe for some energetic sporting goods dealer to open a shooting school and teach the advantages claimed for the "try-guD." He tias a virgin school here, and should be able to make it a go. He would not want for lack of patronage. OARTBIDGB AND SHELL. The Sao Francisco Gun Club will shoot on the Lincoln Clab grounds this season. The Board of Supervisors of Alameda county have ap- pointed W. 8. Dunlevy of Fruitvale to act as Game Warden. A re-onion of the old San Francisco Gun Club will be held at Ingleside on Washington's Birthday. Live birds will be shot. Frank Vernon bagged ducks on the marsh on Saturday last and Sunday he devoted to quail shooting in the hills near Point Eeyes, This year the trap season for the Olympic Gun Clab will be five months instead of seven as heretofore. The last shoots will be held in July. Reclamation district gave the hunters better returns last Sunday than has been usual for that locality recently. W. Price and J. Wells baeged twenty fine cans. Edg Foster, Bruns and Kirney. Rumpf and partner, Tom Barry and a friend all had a showing for their guns. Harlow White and J. Green had a good shoot on the Olympic preserve. LlEcoln Gun Club's Blu3 Rook Shoot. The programme for the open-to-all blue rock shoot to be held by the Lincoln Gun Club at Alameda Point on Febru- ary 22d, is at follows : Event No 1—15 birdp, eulrance 75 centF; high guna win. Event No. 2 — 15 birds, entrance $1; three moneys; class shootinz. Event No. 3 — 20 birds, handicap, entrance $1.25; four moneys; class shooting. Event No, 4 — Couple shoot, entrance $1, limited to 32 entries, $15 added; 16 moneys, as follows: 1 of $5, 1 of $4, 2 of 13. 4 of $2 50, 8 of $1.25. Total. $35. Entries for this event will be received by E. Forsler, with Clabrough, Golcher & Co , or 0. Feudner at E. T. Allen's. Drawing will tahe place on the ground at 12 o'clock. The cracke>jicks will be drawn against one another, thereby giv- ing all contestants au equal chance to <*io. Event No. 5— 15 birds, entrance $1; three moneys; class shooting. Mid-w^inter Quail Shooting. In midwinter field sports California has no equal, and and among its varied attractions cone are so interesting to so many as the pursuit of the valley quail, so writes Thos. 8. Van Dyke in a recent number of the Hotel Gtzetle and Out- lug News. In spite of improvements in guns and the in- creasing number of eastern sportsmen who come in winter almost solely to hunt this bird, it is far more abundant than quai! are in any part of the east. And it has kept such pace with modern powders that it stands tc-day at the bead of tbe game birds that call for (be highest skill with the gun and dog. Most game birds are so shy that they can be found in the first place only by the keen nose of a well trained dog. But this quail has no such modesty. He is retiring enough when he thinks you are coming too near, and is rarely mistaken about the nearness; but he does not hesitate to let you see and hear him. and seems rather to enjoy it. Bot he is such a master of the art of disappearance that that the tyro has a sorry chance of a close interview, while his elusive ways so bother even the skillful shot from the East that for a few days he wonders if the birds are not clad in iron. But these very difficulties make the charm of his pursuit; for UD one wants game that is too easily killed, while most sportsmen want something that calls for the very highest skill attainable. This quail is also found in large flocks.iolo which many covies unite, so that one has several hours shooting on one flock; and some may still be found of the old fashioned type that will give a skilfuU hand all the gsme, shooting and exercise needed for that day. No game bird of America, except bis slippery cousin of Arizona, so varies the entertainment even from minute to minute. Just when the stranger thinks he ha«! discovered the combination it is changed in a twinkling. No shooting can be had until the flock is scattered, and that in itself will give a tenderfoot all the health he needs. Any stranger is certain to be too slow and let the birds run away from him, while the eastern dog of the best training is quite sure to be left far in the rear smelling of the bushes the swift runner has juit vacated. When well scattered in good cover it is no child's play, even for those who knew the smooth little scamp the beet and he is now the hardest of all birds to make a clean run of any number of shuts on. Here he scuds along the ground almost aa swiftly as on tbe wing, dodging around bushes in a dark blue streak, at which you need not be ashamed to shoot if it is on the ground, for it will take shooting to stop it. Then one springs just out of shot and tempts you to empty your gun. A dozen take advantage of your doing so, just as if you had been purposely lured into the snare; and just as you close the gun on two more cartridges they are neatl> out of reach. Then one flies in your path so closely that you almost tread on him, and after you have well passed away he jumps with a whizz and a sharp "chirp, chirp, chirp" of de- fiance, and yon whirl your gun around just in time to see him vanish behind some rock pile or pitch into some ravine. Then you see one alight near the top of some ridge and hasten there well out of breath to find nothing. While bush- whacking you hear a buzz down the next slope and, well out of shot, away goes a bird. Yon can't believe it ia the 8an:e one and he don't care very much what you do think about it. "And how do you get them ?" Well, it is a long story, but they do get them, and in plenty. In good breeding seasons a good shot can easily bag fifty in a day and seventy- five is not uncommon for those who know them. A dog, specially trained on the wayward little rascal, is fast becom- ing essential for the best spot; but those who understand them and can shoot with lightning quickness do very well without the aid of the dog. Oomingr Uvents. BENCH SHOWS. , 1898- Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club. San Jose. P. K. L. Rules. C. L Harker, Secretary, San Jose. Feb. 21-24. 1899— Westminster Kennel Club's twenty-lblrd annual show. New York. Jaa. Morlimer, Secretary and Snperintendent. March 7-10. 1899— Butterfly Associaition's dog show, Grand Rapids. Mich. Miss Grace H. Griswold, Secretary. March 14-17, 1899— St. Louis Kennel Clnb's show. St. Louis, Mo. March 21-24, 1899- Mascontah Kennel Club's show. Chicago. May — , 1899— San Francisco Kennel Club's third annual t>ench show. Mechanics' Pavilion, San Francisco. H. H. Carlton, Secretary. FIELD TRIALS. Feb. 6, 1899- Alabama Field Trial Club's third annual trials, Madi- son, Ala. T. H. Spencer, secretary. February 11-12— Union Couralng Park. Regular meetings every Saturday; Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evenine. 909 Market street. February 11-12— Ingle ide Coursing meetings Park every Satur- day,3undayand Holidays. Drawings every Fnday eyening,909 Market street. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. The dates claimed for the San Francisco show are May 3, 4,5, and 6. Kipsey, the pointer who won first in the Members' stake of the E^slern Field Trials Club at Newton, N. C, 1898. is the subject of a full page illustration in Forest and Stream. Golden Flash II, Warren Sage. Golden Sunshine and Golden Poppy comprise a quartette of fox terriers oflTered by J. B. Martin for the consideration of fanciers. Flash and Sage are both well known bench winning dogs. In hat week's issue the sire of Le Priuce, Jr., was inad- vertently given as Judith's Sir Bedivere instead of Champion Le Prince. We hope thw nervous systems of the "cognoscenti" will survive the jar until this correction is noticed and the tension correspondingly relieved. The dogs recently purchhsed from the Presidio Kennela by Mr. Brigga of Dawson City, were shipped for their desti- nation by steamer yesterday. They haye had a preliminary (raining for eledge work for which their new owner proposes 0 atilize tbem in covering distances in the frozen north. 90 „___ VftDcoaver, B. C. is in line, according to Mr. George A. Walbem The northern fanciers propose to organize a ken- nel club and will make a strong bid for prizes in Sao Fran- cisco and on the Coast circuit. Mr. Walkena a Champion Eodcliffe Banker gives promise of cutling a lively pace in foi terriei class. A notable whelping that bids fair to cat a figure ip the fox terrier annals on the Coast in the near future la the litter to Mr. Geo, A. Waikem's (of Victoria) wire-haired bitch Olterbnrn Soprano to Meersbrook Bristles. The in- fanta drew first breath on January 2l8t and if we mistake DOt this is the first litter to Bristles on the Pacific Coast. C;^^ ^e^lfev mxb ^iwi*wiwu [Februaby 11, 1899 T J Walker, of Lathrop, California, has lost, by death his "foi terrier' Gyp. This little bitch was unquestionably the gamesE piece of dog flesh in California. She has repeat- edly been pitted against raccoons, wildcats and badgers in the field and notwithstanding a large allowance in weight and size for her adversaries, she has invariably come out of each and every scrimmage with colors flying. Geo. Davis, says the Pleaeanton Bulletin, who, however, fails to give the name of the bitch, had a record-breaker in St. Bernard bitches, and claims that such records as the fol- lowing has rarely been heard of. Some months ago she gave birth to a litter of fourteen fine pups. Later a second lot made their appearance and nineteen were counted. Monday, she again presented her owner with sixteen fine St. Bernard puppies. The coming bench show of the San Francisco Kennel Club, if reports to hand are reliable, is destined to be a record breaker. Active preparation is now going on and the pre- liminary work is well in hand. There seems to be a consensus of opinion among the rank and file of those interested, and also on the part of the out- side contingent, that Mr. Harrey Lucy is billeted for judge. This selection will be a good one. James J. Lynn, Esq., of Port Haron, Mich., a prominent breeder of wire-haired fox terriers, was ot a visit to the Coast recently. Whilst sojourning in this city he made the acquaintance' of the principal fox terrier breeders and com- pare i notes. Mr. Lynn has had marked success in his ex- hibition of wire hairs, having won first at New York with Baker's Daughter and Half Back, both of his own breeding, the latter being considered one of the best producers in America, It is very probable that Mr. Lynn's entries will be se«n on the bench io the coming San Francisco show. Should a bird dog be taught to retrieve? This is an open question, the usual answer being "not ootil he has been well hunted and has had several birds killed over him." It is ail very well, and simplifies matters, if the dog is broken to retrieve in the yard when young; bat that is not what is meant by the above question. The idea is: Should a dog be allowed to retrieve dead birds when first taken into the field? The fict that a dog i=i allowed to retrieve birds makes him eager to get them after they have fallen, and is very apt to render him less stanch and also liable to break shot. Il would seem that the best plan would be to restrain a young dog, and not to allow him to retrieve until he has been well tried in the field, and can stand the excitement without showing the slighest inclination to break shot. Newfoundland was used in producing the modern St. Ber- nard dog, one of the chief characteristics gamed was the wider skull and shorter muzzle, and with these came dark shadings, deep orange color and dense, long coaL Judges have to decide the value of these points, and Mi8s_ Whitney is one whose knowledge is not superficial. Le Prince J''-^^ otherwise a sturdy, active, agile dog, good in bone and sub- stance, fairly good in characier and moderately good in ribs. Standards. IRISH TERRIER— Head long. Skull flat, narrow be tween ears. Stop hardly visible. Jaws strong, not too ful in cheek, and of good punishing length. Hair on face same as on body, short, almost smooth and straight; a slight beard is characteristic. Teeth strong, level. Lips well fitting. Nose black. Eyes dark hazal, small, full of life. Ears, when uncut, small and V-shaped, well set up, drooping forward, free from fringe, and the hair darker and shorter than on body. Neck fair length, widening at shonlders; slight frill on each side of neck, running nearly to corner of eye, which is char- acteristic. Shonlders must be fine, long and sloping. Chest deep and muscular. Body moderately lon». Back strong and straight. Loins broad and powerful. Ribs well sprung, rather deep than round. Hindquarters well under body, and strong; hocks near ground, stifles not too much bent. Stern generally docked, free from fringe, set on high, carried gaily, but not over back. Feet strong; toes arched; black toe nails. Legs moderately long, well set on, plenty of bone; pasterns short and straight, stifles not turned out; legs free from feather. Coat hard and wiry, straight and flat; no shagginesa. Color bright red, wheaten, yellow and grey. White on chest and feet objectionable. DiEqualificationa — Cherry or red nose; brindie color* SCALE OF POINTS. 10 16 Head, jaws, teeth and eyes _15 Ears and necK (5) 10 L?g3 and feet 10 Back and loins „10 Shoulders and chest 10 Hindquarters and stem. Coat.- Color „ _ -10 Size and symmetry- 10 Hints to Beginners. A cablegram from London, dated January 28th, informs us, says The American Field, that H. Jarraud, widely known and wealthy, has just shipped the most valuable consignment of dogs ever purchased for New York. A tawny bulldog, Kegent Street Conqueror, cost $2,000. A Japanese spaniel weighing two pounds, the smallest known dog of this breed, cost $1,500. Two boaihounds, the male thirty-five and one- half inches high, and the female thirty-four, brnnght the extravagant sum of $2,500. The smallest liviug Yorkshire terriers — Regent Street Midget and Titbits — with hair, when stretched the full length, measuring twenty-four inches, cost $1,500. A pri23 Bedlington terrier brought $1,500, and three English terriers $500. This is slated to be the largest order ever placed by an American buyer with the Kegent street dealer. The Eastern field trials which were lately carried on in the south were supposed to bring to the front the best dogs in the field on quail. There can be no question as to the high class of some of the dogs that have won highest honors at field trials, but for ordinary work in the field, "field trial winners" are not as a rule as reliable "meat dogs" as many a slower dog not half so fast or so "rangey." For a field trial winner a fast dog is a "sine que non," while it is the dog with fair speed and plenty of bird sense that finds favor with the average hunter. Such a dog is termed a "meat dog," the term being need not as one of opprobiium, but as expressive of a dog's usefulness as a bird finder. While it is a beautiful sight to see a fine looking dog going over and around likely cover, quartering his ground well, and turning suddenly as if on a pivot as he detects the scent of a bevy of quail, such a dog does not always find as many bevies in a day as one somewhat slower, but which hu.ita his ground over usin<» his nose well, and mLking for likely spots as if by instincr. The advent of Le Prince Jr on the Eastein bench circuit has been closely watched by these most interested. That Mr. Bushneil's smooth coat has merit and will be a factor in the coming competitions is more than a foregone conclusion. The current issue of the American Field saye: Some time ago we mentijned that Mr. F. H. Boshnell of San Francisco had sent his 8t. Bernard dog Le Prince Jr. to B kennel in the E^st, with the intention of exhibiting him at (becoming New York and other shows. Le Prince Jr. won first at San Francisco, San Jose and Oikland, Cal., and there was a great difierence of opinion as lo his merits. Mr. Bush- nell's way of deciding this point is a wise one, and it is safe to predict that he will return to his home with laurels. The dog is a sturdy orange and white smooth, with white blaze and dark shadings. In type he resembles the Le Prince ord r, having the long head, and not the Sir Bedivere square kin-i. The one may be termed somewhat houndlike, and the i:-her mora of the Newfoundland order. On the AIp3 fr. ol len times the hound shape prevailed. When the Under the above heading we give this week a paper from the pen of a leading English authority which is a continQa- tion of an interesting series that is full of useful information for the amateur and novice and at the same time will appeal to the interest of the veteran fancier. — It is an unfortunate foct — but fact it is — in connection with dog keeping that animals will go wrong in condition in S|jite of the greatest care and vigilance being exercised on their behalf by a solicitous owner. Eruptions of the skin — "breaking out" as they are termed in the vernacular of the fancy — are frequent sources of trouble to the manager of a kennel, and these may chiefly be taken to arise from inatten- tion to cleanliness and injudicious feeding. Dirt, as a primary cause of canine ailments, has much to answer for, as many an owner who would be horrified to find the fljor or benches of his kennel soiled by ofiansive mitter is neglectful of the con- dition of his dogs' coats, and also indifferent to the frequent and indispensable renewal of the beds. The practice of grooming the coats is most essential to the comfort of dogs and to the acquisition of condition, but some discretion should be exercised in attending to their toilets, as difierent breeds require different treatment in this respect. Frequent combing is not to be recommended as it is apt to irritate the skin and remove -an unnecessary amount of hair. We recommend therefore the daily application of a suitable long-bristled brush to the iackets of allocated dogs, whilst the short-haired varieties maybe similarly treated with a glove. Not only do the coats benefit by grooming but the practice offers facilities for a thorough investigation of the animaFs skin by a conscientious kennel-man who understands his duty and means to perform the same. Injudicious feeding and impure water, especially during the summer months, are both reeponsible for many cases of "breaking out," and consequently the water provided for the dcg's consumption shoald be perfectly clean, frequently re- newed, and, above all, kept well out of the sun's rays, less trouble Ehould ensue. It naturally follows, too, that when the temperature is high the supply of animal food shoald be decreased, whilst that of vegetables is increased in quantity; aLd, in fact, everything that is possible ihould be done to keep the blocd cool and bowels in a normal condition. It is not our intention to go beyond the limits of elementary prac- tice in the course of these Hints to Beginners, and, therefore, no veterinary advice will be offered during their progress, but at the same time some suggestions may he made concern- ing certain "domestic remedies" which mjy from their sim- plicity be rather regarded ss a portion of the animaPs diet than as medicine. We strongly advocate periodical dosing of flower of sul- phur and maeneeia,say once a fortnight in winter, and perhaps three times within the same period during the ex. istence of the summer heat Oje ounce of each of these substaoces may be purchased at a lime and if kept dry will keep well; and the magnesia being the lighter of the two in- gredients, there will be more of it. The sizs of the dose and also the frequency with which it should be administered must depend entirely upon the constitution of each dog, but to geneialize we may suggest that a good teaspoonful will be ecflacient to benefit a fifty pound animal. This cooling physic may either be mixed up with the p slitcl's toft feed and also given stirred up in milt until the substance be- comes of the consistency of cream. If it is not well m ixed and stirred the sulphur and magnesia will sink to the bottom of the vessel, and will not be consumed. When dogs will ta ke the stuff on their own account — and many will — a great deal of trouble is saved, but when they decline to do so the ne cessary amcant of gentle force must be exercised. At this point we may perhaps break off for a few lines in order that we miy offer a few hints on the proper way of ad- ministering physic to a dog. In the first instance, we may observe that when solid sabstance such as pills or boluses have to be given there is nothing for it but to cram the hate- ful mass down the unhappy viclimb' throat. It is quite an- other thing, however, when fluid medicines have to be dealt with, as these in the generality of instances can be easily given if a little friendly aid is at hand. The opeaator should sit on a chair and take the dog's head, with the back of the head toward his own body, between his knees, having, if he is wise, previously thrown a towel or cloth over his legs in case any of the physic gets spilled over his clothes. He should then take a firm hold at the animal's muzzle with his left hand so as to keep the teeth firmly shut, whilst with his right he gently pulls out the back of the lips so as to form a sort of cup into which his assistant can pour the medicine. The dog's head being firmly held by the first person's knees, physic cannot be shaken out, and when the grasp of th^ muzzle is slightly relaxed the animal will at once put outhi? tongue with the result that he will swallow the contents o^ the improvised cup between his lips and back teeth in a iew gulps It is a barbarous and dangerous practice to try and force the neck of a bottle down a dog's throat and drench him as if he were'a horse, and, therefore^ we commend the adoption of a method we have desc ibed above to the con- sideration of our nonexperienced readers, always reminding them that it is a better plan to try and entice a dog into vol- untarily taking his medicine than it is to force it on him. The terrors of mange, in whatever form it appears, caaaot be over estimated and in the majority of cases the sufferers , from this loathsome form of disease reqaire internal as well as external treatment. Sulphur in both instances is a good homely remedy, and a usually efficacious one too in simple cases, being given internally as described above, and applied to the skin, mixed io an equal portion of meltdd lard, and a half part of oil of tar. After the mixture has been allowed to remain on for a day or two the patient shoald be washed in tepid water, or warm if the weat her is cold, and the treatment may be repeated once or twice if necessary, the sulphur and magnesia mix- ture being given daily in amall quantities — not full doses. In very obstinate cases of skin diseases, we have found Fowler's solution of arsenic a very efficacious remedy, but here one gets dabbling In poisons, and we do not advocate the use of such bv b eginners unless under medical advice and super- vision. At the same time we may add that arsenic shoald never be given on an empty stomach but always with food; and secondly that the dog's eyes become bloodshot and treat- ment should cease, at least temporarily, but ceaee it moBt else mischief will ensue. Fleas cause dogs a great deal of worry, and the animals in scratching themselves may often cause raw places to ap- pear upon the bodies. In such cases it should be remem- bered that prevention is always better than care, but as a remedy for the sores vaseline maybe applied, and If this fails, the injury being purely local, the nearest chemist will supply an ointment to cure the sores. The benchesi however, and the entire kennel should have their contents removed and be well scoured out, some carbolic acid being added to the water used for the purpose, and be- fore the dcgs are returned it is a good plan to sprinkle a little tnrpentine aboat the beds and floor, for fleas hate the odor of this above all other. The dogs, of course, shoald he thoroughly washed. Use a good tar or castile soap. When I lice or ticks have to be dealt with drastic remedies shoald be applied, and as the only effective one that we know of is precipitate powder — a deadly poison — the greatest care must he used In applying it. The dog must be securely and effectively muzzled, and then the powd«r may be sprinkled over him from a sprinklar, so that it reaches his skin, and after being left on for an hour or two it must be thoroughly brushed out of the hair. On no account must it be allowed to get wet, much les= be washed, whilst any of the powder is about him else the poison will be introduced into the system by absorption and the dog will die. Beginners and all others must, therefore, be doubly cautious whea dealing with this deadly drug. — English Stock Keeper. Kennel Begistry. Visita. Sales, Whelps and Names Claimed published in this coltmm free of charge. Pleise use the following form : VISITS M Baltzer's rough coat St. Bernard bitch Imp. Countess Fyfe (Duke of Fyfe— Countess III ) to E Pferdoer's Shasta (Reglov — Empress Juno) February 5 and 7, 1899. Another instance of a prolific whelping is a recent litter of eighteen puppies by a £t. Bernard bitch (Lord Haalpa — Queen), owned by Mr. Billy Hogoboom of MaryBville, the well known trainer and driver. Presidio Kennels (San Francisco), sold the rough coat St. Bernard hitches Presidio Belle (Reglov — Empress Juno II) and Queen J. (Victor Joseph— Chueg); also, a collie hitch Presidio Lura (Captain Clifton — Kixie), to M Briggs, of DawBonCity. , . FCTBUiEY 11, 1899] CTJje ^xeeoev ano §^pxt»xnafu 91 Union Coursing Park. Eotries and wlnnlnjt dogs, SfttnnJay, Febroary 4, 1899. OPEN STAKE— 72 DOGS i:^ THE RUN DOWN. J Seggeraoo's Whl e Chief beat J C Flyno's Hlcbs Say at U EomanD's Fireman Pasba Kenne'S' Santa Alicia beat J Mci/iratn's White wedge F M'-ran's Van Kif b Deat J Morrlann'B Liddle J ^-chafer's PaaUmeb-at Bardy & Smitb'a Mona J McCoUoQgh's Maedalla beat AI Austin's Trinket Coheo & I evllii'3 Forget-Me-NoC beat C Do Jardlne'a Tocaioma Yo-^mlte Kennels' ft ild LKSsle neat J McCormict's White Lily t, ABScott'3 Lord Byron beat T E McEldowney's Aceof Clnhs Lowe & Thompson's St Oraa beat H F Anderson's True Gnt ait. ran ai]decided __ . , „ Handy i Smith's Tda beat G i H Kennel Dempaey Lass Dennis & P.rter'a Interesting beat M London's Ma^nplo A Johnson's Tod Sloan beat R E de R Lopez' Rochester T McEldowoey'3 Kosebad beat J McCormlck's W oodblne J Dean's i4]adlator beat J Seggerson's Gold Hill J F Wt-ymeyer's One Spot beat T J CTouin's A'ab O Whitney's TheroD beat Ri icon Kenn^'ls' .Swedish Aeneid Ken elb' Van Knapp beat Pasha Kennels' RaUy Again T E ilcEldowoey's Lord Scattercash beat M McuaQegao's Elmer G J Perry's Commolorf- Nash beat 0;J Olson's Sunburst Handr & Smith's Jennie Wilson beat T J Crooio s Maid of Ball Kay A Tram's Eclipse beat J McGrath's Martyr . ^ . H F Anderson's < rawlird Braes beat Tosemite Kennels' Beauty Spot Pasha Kennels' Emln Pasha b--at W Creamer's Jersey LUy J Perry's Black Chi»-f beat W F Hob&'s Mercy Mar W Creamer's Report beat T A Gaffney's t beat Woodbine I Tic Tac beat Jersey Lily FIRST TIES. Bosebud beat PocahoDtas Royal Prize bea; uotd Hill I White Lily beatDempsey Lass I Tic lac beat One spot Ski beat Bona Dea hoo Lawn neat Merced J^se Moore ran a bye, Bit of Fasb- ion withdrawn Sharkey beat Said Pasba prince Hat beat Fireball Sylvia beat White Chief tianta Alicia beat Van Kirk Pastime beat ilagdalla Wild Lassie D^at Forget-Me-Not Sl Oran beat Lord Byron Interesting beat Ida Tod Sloan b»-at Bosebud Gladiator beat One Spot Theron beat Van Knapp Commodore Nash beat Lord Scat- tercaab SECOND TIES. Sylvia beat Santa Alicia [ Crawford Braes beat Jennie WUson Wild Lassie beat Pastime Report beat hki St. Oran beat Interesticg 1 J^se Moore beat Koo Lawn Tod Sloan beat Gladiator I Pnnce Hal beat Sharkey Theron beat Commodore Nash I THIRD TIFS. SECOND TIES. Rosebud beat Royal Prizj [TicTacbeat White Lily FINAL. Tic Tac beat Rosebud. The purse in iheOpenStake was.divided as loHows : Lowe & Thomp- son's Prince Hal, II lO. Kav & Tram's Sylvia, f/o, W. Creamer's Jesse Moore. *5i. the next two, 535 each, the neii five, ?20 each, tbe nest nine, $12.50 each and the next eighteen (7. 50 each. Total $6-52.50. Inglaside Ooureing Park. Sylvia beat Wlid Lassie Tod Sloan beat St. Orin Theron beat Report I Jesse Moore beat Cawlord Braes Frince Hal i an a bye Entries and winnior dogs. Saturday, February 4. 1899. PUPPT STAKE— 16 D03S IN THE BUN DOWN. Murphy & Toland's Ornament beat J D'Dowd's Hairbrald T Ford's LUy of the Valley beat J Mur. hy's Gladness Kurphy tfc Toland's T-ilignt Jr beat J Murnaoe's Wild wood Murphy & Toland's Tea Bt^e beat J Perigo's Piettv Girl Murpiiy it Toland's Flea--ant i_iiri beat F Brown's cweet Briar T Coone\'s B.ack Hawk beat T Ford's Violet M Kerrigan'-i Honejm'on beat Hurley *t Keill5's Star of Cuba J Byrnes' Eleven Spot beat D Hooper's Morse Patrol OPEN STAKE-72 DOGS IN THE RUN DOWN. Geo'ge Smart's Sllkwood beat M Ernst's Golden West Corii-« & Sons' Cavalier beat James Byrnes' Nellie B G Reddy'5 Bernice beat Cur is & Sons' Scot Free H Lynch's Lettie M beat J P Thrift's St Michael Handy ckelmao's Pet Klby Harley & Rellly's O K Capitol beat funis & sons' Vanity EbIf James Byrnes' Mohawk beat Curtis & Sons' Couimodore Cono*-ll Brothers' Log Boy beat H A Deckeiman'^ Sunbeam M Kerrigan's St (Jerimde beat F A E=;qalvar« Peacefil Gleu Larkey at Rattle Flyaway Oeat Belle Seward Royal Oak beat Hot SiuS Young A merica beat Lady Hersch-1 Susie beat Gilt Edge Victor beat Hadlwist Miss Grizzle beat Miss Alice -FIRST TIES. Mira Monte beat Senorita Victor Queen beat Inoisfallen Royal Buck beat Mineiva Mohawk beat O K Capitol Log Eoy beat St Uertmde Flying Buck tJeai Van Needa L S Conley beat Diana O'Grady tteat Fedora Prince George beat Forgive Royal Buck beat Victor Queen Log Boy beat Mohawk L ^ Cotiley beat Flying Bact Prince George beat CQcady SECOND TIES, Cavalier beat Lottie M Flyawav beat Petronius Yoong America beat Royal Oak Snsie beat Victor Mira Monte beat Miss Gri^e THIRD TIES. Flyaway beat Cavalier [ L S Conley beat Log Boy Stisie beat Y- urg America Prince George ran a bye Royal Buck bei9t Mira Monte | FOURTH TIES. Snsie beat Flyaway I L S Conley ran a bye Prince George beat Eoyal Buck ! FIFTH TIES. L S Conley beat Prince George | SuMe ran a bye FIN^X. L S Conley beat Susie The monev in the Open Stake was divided as follows: S. Hansen's L. S. conley JllO. T. Botiei's Susie tTS. H. A. Deckelman's Prince Gef'i^ f lO. the next t-vo 1-7^50 eai-h. the next four |25 each, the next nine f 13 each and the next elghiepu iT.so each. In the Puppy Stake the winner. Pleasant Girl, won ?.]0: Black Hawk $30. tbe next two |15 each and ttie next four |7.50 each Pleasant Girl is by Master GlPnKirk out of Twili^hl, and Black Hawk is by Sunol out of Lady Fitzgerald. THE FARM. Galloways for Beef. In speaking of Galloways, Frank B. Hearce of MiESOori saye: This hardy breed of beef cattle is doing well in America. They have not had the b cm that has dislingoiahed the pale faced Herefords, nor yet the widespread trial that has been given the popular Bhorl- horns. They have had noihiog to excel the emooth finished, shorn specimens of their black cousins, the Aberdeen A-ngns, who have a well deserved reputation, but they have made good substantial profits for those hand- ling them, and thev are becoming yearly more popular both on eastern farms and western ranches. They have fair records for butter in dairy districts, and have at the shambles paid their purrha3er8 better than any other breeds. Where they have been tried on western ranches they have done splendidly. Hardy and active, they roam far and wide for food and water, and if these be scarce will feed on plants despised by other pore breeds. Prolific and good mothers, they raise a large percent- age of calves and herd together more closely than any other breed. On the fam in the east they have made good progress and have paid their owners good profits. At the fall fairs in point of numbers, in the showing and in excellence of exhibit thev usually stand second only to the popular Shorthorns. In the feed lot they are already dehorned, and can be herded together like sheep, snd for forced feediog in loose boxes they are found to be specially well suited. The quality of Galloway beef is a feature that the breeders have never brought to the front, as they shonld have done. They put the very best marbled beef on the most valu- able parts. Quality is becoming a point more and more noticed and valoed, Becently at the Christmas show of the Smitbfield Club of London the directors made a new departure and cffered prizes for the best and most valu- able carcass of beef. lo the ring, judging for the sweepstakes, the Galloway entries alive were hardly looked at. The crossbred Short- horn Galloway blue grey steer ran neck and neck for first place, but the real Galloways hardly got the second glance from the judges. Same animals when billed and bung up cap- tured four out of five prizes offered. Gal- lowav beef is of the best quality. They are makes beef at a low cost. Oj ordinary farms and in cirefally watched feed lots the same thing has beea sbowo. This is the mo3t im- portant point in the battle of the breeds We claim the best beef ^l the lowest cost for the Gallowav. The breed that can m^ke the best beef for the least feed is the ooe for the farmer. S jme time ago at the Guslp Asricol- tural college a series of expariments was made as between the different bre°d^ to determine C03t of production. The animals were takeo soon after birth and were fed liberally— forced fact, as well as a good feeier could do. conveoient mode of watering stock, but a rather dangerous one. If the ho^s upstream are attacked by cholera or swine plague the germs are sure to be brought down and their hogs infected. It is a difficult matter to keep informed as to the condition of all the hogs along a stream many miles in length, there- fore it is the safest plan by fir to fence the sffine away from the rivers and creeks. To e nphasiza this advice, an investigation into ibis matter showed that in 1896 tbe loss of hogs in the townships bordering on White river, in Indiana, was 23 1 per cent. In the There were grade steers tried of several breeds , second tier of townships back from the rivsr and the food each consumed was carefully j 1-5.6 per oent and in the third tier 7.5 per noted In gain per day ihe Hereford came cent. In 1895 a thorough investigation first Shorthorn second and Holstein third. I showed that sixty townships bordering upDn In this the Galloway stood fiflb. In valae | the Wabssh river from Cass county to it? when ready for the block the Hereford, Gallo- i mouth showed a loss cf hogs from cholera of wav and Shorthorn were valued at tbe same rate per pound live weight, all the others at a lower rate. Taking ordinary market values of all the food used, the selling value of the animal, the Holstein grade showed a loss of $8 22. the Shorthorn a loss of 21 cents, the Hereford a gain of $1.40 and the Galloway a clear profit of $15 15. Similar experiments made at other stations have shown the Gallo ways to be in the front rank of cheap beef production. Such eiperimeots require care and are too expensive for the ordinary farmer, i from bog but we should profit by the lesult.o, and from worse, -* actual tests the Galloway claim? to make the best beef at the lowest cost. 15 per cent., and forty-seven townships in the second tier back showed a loss of 10 per cent It WES shown during the same investigation that almost nil of those whose herds escaped the disease used well water, which is osually pore. It is safe to say that no herd of swine that obtains its eapply of water from a river or fijwing stream is safe from infection, and ihosewho persist in allowing their hogs access io such waters must expect to suffer losses Milklngf Time. Hog Cholera Alone Streams. Careful experiments conducted in the laboratory of the Agricultural Department at Washiogtcn, D. C, have demonstrated that the hog cholera bacilli will remain alive arid active in water four months. This explains the cause of the rapid distribution of the disease along ^streams, creek?, branches and ripolels. Here is a case which came under my obser- V ition : A lot of hogs that obtained their sop- ply of water from a pool in a creek became infected with the disease aod all died. Al this time the water in the creek was too low to fl3W. Seven weeks later a heavj storm caused a rise in the creek and the flowing ! ^^ ^j.^^^. „gg recently received in Chicago water carried (he disease to every herd down ^^^ io,000 bead of horses, from England, the the valley that obtained its supply of water j ^j^j^ ^^f the order being for coach, hack acd from the stream. The owners of the herds general purpose animals. Horseman are ac- below bad been warned of the danger, but as; cordiogly elated over the_ prospect of an ad holera What makes matters not only tbe person who thus allows his begs to become infected who suffers loss, but ibe disease is communicated to the herds of his neighbors, and is fpread over a whole township until the losses run up into the thousand!. When an outbreak of cholera occurs in a neighborhood the best plan is to yard your hogs at once, and to keep all other animals out of that yard. — Fred Grundy in Epitomist. ^ . According to numerous applications for transportation rates that are now daily coming in to the freight cfficials of the Southern Pacific, large numbers of cattle aod sheep are about lo be moved back to their origioal pas- ture grounds in the southern part of San Joa- quin valley and San Luis Obispo ai:d Santa Margarita on tbe coast. This means that grezing is becomine good again in the districts from which so many cattle and sheep had to be driven during the dry season. Twice each day, 14 limes each week, our cows are driven from the field to the stable daring pasture season and milked, each cow tied in her own stsU and fed a supplementary ration of grain, but not a balanced one except that it aids digestion and assimilation with pasture during the day. This grain ration is made up largely of bran, with 25 per cent, of chop added. \S e do not feed grain for the purpose of quieting oar cows, but for the specific purpose of obtaining revenue, and always feel that it pays to do it in such a de- gree as good judgment permits. Our cows are driven quietly to aod from field, which la not far, nor should it be distant. We saw a man go one mile to a rented pasture to milk. This was on the right side of economy as against driving cows the distance to and from pasture. We fear some of our dairying men are nol sufficiently careful during the summer in cariog for stables, keeping them cleanly and removing dailv some of the products that soon produce noisome odors. Everything should be kept absolutely clean and every stain dusted with gypsum or what is almost as good, common road dust. — George E. Scott in Natiooal Stockman. the stream did not Adw for seven weeks af'er the bogs above had died they decided th. t tl e bacilli were dead and that ihere was no nee essity for any precaution?. Ojly one tcan penned his hogs when tbe stream arose, end vance in price, due to ibis latest and greatest demand for horse stock in America. not as smooth as the Aberdeen Angus, not as his were the only ones that escaped an atttck massive as tbe Shorthorn, bnt they kill better of the disease. \ than ei her, and on the table are second to a great many farmers allow tbeir pigs to j °°5^" , , - . J I j-ff- -«.,» »„-; 'obtain their supply of water from streams' Careful experiments made al different agri- I ''"'°*" ""'= , , . , ^ - cnltaral colleges have shown that the Galloway flowing through their farms. It is a very i Tnr THEil FOE Fac-^lTiille Signal Coughs, Golds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and Sore Throat. Pedigree will do much, but will not do all in making a good boar. In raising him he must have plenty of exercise to keep him vigorous and in good health. He should never be kept in a small pen, but permitted to have the run of a pasture large enough to always give him plenty of erass Don't feed him much on corn and don't get him in show condilioo. Make oats a big part of his grain tood. Between breeding seasons he will need little grain of any kind, and what he receives should be snch as makes bone and muscle, and not fat. ^ • Whenever tbe pig shows a disposilion^to eat sand, earth, old plaster, etc., it is a sure indication of faulty digestion that may result in serious loss of condition. Then it is that charcoal is needed, charred corn cobs beioe the best form in which to give the coal, Tbe cobs should be clean and are charred best in a pit. It is a good plan to barn tbe cobs every fall and always have a supply on band. They are especially needed when the pig is on fattening feed. Don't You Want an INCUBATOR? Send for oor Catalogue. THK IMPROVED P.A.CIF1C. the BEST and LOWEST-PRICED In- cubator In the marliet. PACIFIC INCCBATOB CO. 387 Caa ro St ., Oakland, Cal. 93 ®^« ^veehev cmJtr ^tni»tnam [FlBirAiT ]1, 1i?r, Farm Notes. If yon intend selling a horee make liim fat. A tbin horse in the market is an object of sus- picion. Everything a rabbit eats is of value to the farmer, and generally this farm peat eats the most valuable thing he can find. The swine farm which is conducted as an an- nex to a first-class dairy is the one which wins in the show ring and also in the market. It takes fully as much work to take care of what the farm has produced and to dispose of it profitably, as to produce ihe crops; and far more knowledge. It is a poor rule that will not work both ways. The merchants in the country towns are very anxious that the farmer should patronize them rather than buy in cities at lower prices, yet they are perfectly willing to compel the farmer to sell his produce to them at the very lowest figure and take it out in trade. As with other live stock, it is important to keep pigs growing from start to finish, but this can hardly be done if all the herd is fed together. The pigs should have a separate feeding place, where they can eat their feed undisturbed by the other and stronger animals They require but little feeding at first, but should be encouraged to eat, so that when weaning time approaches the change will be made without any disturbance of the di- gestive organs and consequent loss of condi- dition. Speed for Sale. INFERNO RECORD 2:15 (Four years old.) By DIABLO, 3:09 1-4, INFJEKNO is one of the most promiaing young pacers on the Coast and will be a bargain to any one who purchases him For further particulars call on or address F. W. KNOWIiES, IjOB Gatog, Cal. Position Wanted. An experienced trainer, who has trained and driven some of the fastest and best campaigoers on Ihe Coast circuit, desires a position as trainer and driver. Was nine years with late employer and can give tlie best ot references. Address TRAINEE, Care of Breeder and tiPoETSMAN, 23 1-2 Geary St., S. F. WANTED— Position on Stud Parm or in Cam- paigniag Stable, by a man thoroughly responsible, strictly sober, careful and reliable at all times. Can present highest references from former employer. Address G. W. B. 1715 Leavemvortli St., S. F. The largest and best located sales pavilion on the Pacific Coast ! Occidental Horse Exchange 731 HOWARD STREET, Near Third Saa Francisco. THE HANDSOMEST TEAM In California FOR SALE. Having fitted up the above plfice especially for the sale of harne.«3 hordes, vehicles, harness, etc.. it will afford me pleasure to correspond wi'h owners regardlrjg tbe Auction Sales which I shall hold at this place KVKKY SATURDAY at 11 a m Arrangemepla can be made for special sales of standard bred trotting slock, thoroughbreds, etc. My turf library is tbe largest on this Coast, hence I am prepared to compile catalogues aatiafaclorily to my patrons. I take pleasure in referring to any and all for whom I have sold horses during the past two years. WM. G. L.ATNG, Live Stock Auctioneer. Telephone Main 5179. Pair of Beautiful Bay Mares. Perfectly Matched and Ciiy Broke. An elegant Road Team afraid of nothing. One by Secretaiy, the other by Aptoa Wilkes. Sound and perfect in every way. The handsomest pair iu tbe State. Address TV. F. T., This Office. For Sale. Absorbine RKMOVES Bursal Enlargements, Thickened Tissues, Infiltrated Parts, ami Puff or Swelling;, •■'">' without laying the horse up. Does not bliHtLT, stain or re- move tlio bair. iff^.OO a hottlw. Of progressive tleulers, or W. F. YOUNQ. P. D. F., 34 Amberst St., SprlugUeld, AlasB. U iDterested, wrltti. Home on Central Avenue, Alameda, 11-room modern house; all conveniences. Lot 100x190. Fine well. Barn tank house, carriage house, chicken houses, etc. Stone sidewalks, iron fences; over 40 fruit trees on the place, water piped to all parts of the place. Located in one of the best parts of Ala- meda. Fine neighborhood. Place will be sold cheap. For further particulars, call or address AI,AMEI>A. Care of BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN San Francisco. Horses For Sale. 100 Head of Trotting-bred Horses from the Hapa 'Stock Farm, Consisting of Horses in Training, Roadsters, Broodmares, Colts and Fillies by NcKinney and Other Noted All this Block are from the best strains of troitlng blood and bred for racing porposes. Anyone deslrlog to secure a good prospect for train iDg, agood road horse, or ahorse for racing purpose for the present season, can aecare what he wants at very low prices. It is the intention of the owner of this stock to close out the whole lot during the presen season and no reas:)nable oSer will be refused. For full particulars, write to or call upon E. P. HEALD, Heald'B Bnsinese College - 34 Fog*. St San Feancisco, Cal. REAL ESTATE Good City properties to ex- cliange for CoiTiitry properties and vice versa. Write to me or call at the ofiEice, and all in- formation will be cheerfully given. A. W. ROBINSON. Koom 37 - - 23 1-3 Geary St., S. F Doctor MEYERS & CO. ^. Specialists for Men These physic Iqhb t.ive been curing we:LkDfE3 mid con- tracted aitmeata since 1881. They have tbe largest and best equipped medical in- stitutioa, aod. the most ex- tensive practice In the U. S. No Pay TiU Cared. , Unfortunate men who c.in- ^ not call should write for atl- rtce and private booli— ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. -^ ALL FREE. Thousands cured nt home. All letters confldentiai; No Charge for Coasoltstion . ■731 SAN FRANCO } EUv.t.r Entrance. BLOOD POISON! Primnry. Se^oodarv or Tertiary, no matter oi how long atandlDg, ciiri-d for Itfe under absolute guarantee In Irom 1 A to 60 dnys, I have used this wonderiiil remedy In my private practice lor over 2(i ytara aiirt have oever fal *-d. A paileni ooce treated by me Is free from outbreaka forever. I uae no Mer- cury or Poiash. Iwlllpay lS.%00 for any case that I fall to cure within 60 days. Write at once. DR. GRAHAM, Balte 1109, 114 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111, P. C. J. C. INGLESIDE TRACK "A Feast for the Eyes." FIVE OR MORE RACES DAILY FEBRU&RY 6 TO FEBRUARY 18. Trains leave Ttiird Street Station at 12:45 and 1:15 p. M. Bound Trip Tictets 25 Cents. Electric Cars on Mission and Kearny Streets every three minutes. ADMISSION $1.00 F. H. 6KEEN. Sec'y. S, N. ANDKOCS, Pres. Experienced Farmer and Stock Raiser. A man and his wife want a sitnalion to take charge of a breeaiog farm. Have the best of refer- eoce. Highly recommended by the Koval College of Veterinary Surgeons. UndersiandB building and general improvements. Address W. H. G., BREXIDBB AND SPOKTSMAN. Goeoanut Oil Cake. THE BEST FEED FOR STOCK, CHICKENS AND PIGS. For sale in lots to suit by EL DORADO LINSEED OIL WORKS CO 308 California St., San Francisco, Cal. Mm\ Racing! CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB RAGES WINTER MEETING 1898-99. MONDAY, FEB.. 20 to M&R. 4 inclusive AT Oakland Race Track Racing MONDAT, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Five or More Kaces JBach Day. Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 m. and 12:30, I. 1:30, 2, 2:30 aod 3 p. M., connecliD^' with trains stopping at the entrance ot the track. Buy your ferry tickets to Shell Mound. Returning, Trains Leave the Track at 4; 15 and 4:45 p. IS., and Immediately atter the last race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR., President. R B. MILROY. Secretary. W.&P. PREPARED ROOFING One ply. Clieap. Three piy. First Class. For Barns, Stables, Poultry Houses, Etc. PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO. 113 New Montgomery St., S., F. Correspondence solicited. 0. H. rAuKLn, t. M., Mining school Formerly Asst. U, 8. Gov, Chemist at World's Fair, MINES EXAMIND FOR OWNERS AND BUYERS ONLY. Reports guaranteed correct. Have pereonal survey- ing and assaying ontlits. 34 Post Street San Francisco, Cal Patented August llih, 1896. DEVICE COMPLETE - - - $5.00 Dr. Mutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just tlie thing for a Eoad Horse, gives hitn confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. ^^~ Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address. G. E. HUTTON V. S., HOLTON, KANSAS. YOU CAN CLIP HAIR from Man or Beast, Just the thing to use for clipping fetlocks, and around the ears or sores on your horse or any other animal, as well as keeping the children's hair neatly cut. A GOOD THING ON THE RANCH ;(0r about the stable or house.) FIRST-CLASS HAIR CLIPPER with extra springs, SENT POST PAID FOR $1.50 Or, Free with Two New Yearly Subscriptions to the Breeder and Sportsman. Address BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 22 U2 Geary St., San Francisco, Cal. Breed For Extreme Speed. ii (Private Stallion) Steinway, 1808, ReG..2:25 Chas. Oerby 4907, Rec. 2:20, $100 The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. The Season Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terms for young stallions and pasturage on application. Address. OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa County, CaS. •"1 '^W'^^s^srw^wnmm^ Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York. Office: 1402 Broadway, New York, f THE SARATOGA RACING ASSOCIATION Offers THE Following Events to Close March 1,1899, FOR SEASON OF 1899. The Rules of Racing adopted by the Jockey Club and the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association to apply. TOR TWO-YEAR-OLDS. THE CONGKESS H ALT.— S2, 000. —For two-year-olds. 810 each or s;0 if declared by Jonel. 1899 Star'ers topay S30 additional Tbe proprietors of Congress Hall to add suffiitieot to make the value of the <:tafce 52 000. of which SJOO to second anl S-'OO to third. Win- ners of S' 500,4 lbs extra; of S3, SOO, 7 lbs. extra. Non-winners of S800 allowed 8 lbs. ; of S350, 15 lbs. Maidens allowed 18 lbs. Five fur- longs. THE GKAXD UNION HOTKI.— SIO, 000. —A double event SIC 000 for two-vear-Dlds (foals of 1897) ofSlOOeach, or SiO if declared out bv Jane 1. 18' 9 Starters to pav UIOD additional, which shall en- title them to start for both events The Grand Union Botel to add the amount necessary to make ihP event"* Si.OOO each. In each event the second to receive Si COo and ths third SoOO. Cooditionsofth- first event, to b= run about the 5th of August, durine ihe Saratoga meetios. 1S99. Winners of two races of S2.J00 or one of 5.5.800. 7 Ib^ extra, ilai'lens never havine been placed second lor a race of Sl.SOO. allowei 5 lb3 The produce of mares or stallions which have not prodnred a winner prior to Jan. 1, 1?99. if maidens at the time of starling, allowed 3 lbs., or both, 5Ib9. The winner to re- ceive S3..=i00, the second 51,000. the third SoUO. Five and a half Conditions of the second event, to he ran on or about the 19th of of Anenst. Winners of three races of S2.400. or one of St,?00, or of the first event. 7 lbs extra. Maidens never having been placed secoH' for a race of Sl,4Ci) allowed 10 lbs. The produce of mares or stflllious whi'^h have not produced a winner prior to Jan. 1, 1S99. if maideus at time of starting, allowed A lbs , or both 5 lbs. The win ner to receive 33,500, the second SI, 000, and the third, SoOO. Sis fur- longs. THE PEPPEK-SS.OOO.— For twoyear-olds, SiO each, or only S20 if declared out bv June 1. 1899. Starters to pay 530 addi- tional. James K Pepper & Co . distillers. Lexington, Ky , to add an amoaot suffi'^ienc to make the value of the stake S:?. 000. of which S500to second and S300 to third. Winners of $2,400, -4 lbs. extra. Non-winners of 51.200, allowed -l lbs.: of $''00 8 lh« ; of S350. 12 lbs. ; maidens, 18 pounds. Five and a lialf furlongs. THE G. H. MUSm & CO. HANDICAP— S3, 000. -For two-year-olds. S40 each, or only S20 if declared bv June 1 1899 Starters to pav S30 additional. The champagne firm of 'i. H. Mumm & <^o to add BuEQcient tf^ mike the valu'^ of the stike SS.fiOO.of which jfeooto second and S300 to third. Weights to be announced three days before the race Six furlongs. THE "WOROEV HOIT>iE— g3,000.— For two-year-old filliea. SJO each, or only §20 if declared by June 1, 1899. Starters to pay S30 additional. The proprietors of the Worden House to add sufficient to make the valoe of the slaKQ 52.000, of which S400 to second and S200 to third. Weights, 119 lbs. Winners of a race valued at 8*2.4^0, 5 lbs. extra. Non-winners of 81,800, allowed 7 lbs. Five furlongs. THE FLEISCHMANN— S3, 000. -For two-year-olds. S40each, or S20 if declared by June 1. 1S9J. St^iriers lo oa/ S30 additional. The association to add sufficieat to make the value of the stake S3,000, and Messrs, Chas. Fleischmann's Sons to donate to the owner of the winner a cud of the value of S300, £600 to second and 8300 to third. Nnn-winneraoi S4.OO0 allowed 5 lbs. ; of $2,000, 8 lbs. Maidens allowed 12 lbs. Five and a half furlongs. THE WcGR.\.THIANA— S2,000.-For two-year-old9. S40 each, or S2U if declarel by June 1.1899. Slarte'-' to pi.y SIO a^dltional The association to add sufficient to make ihe value of the stake $?.0no. of wnich S40O to 6econd and S205 to third. Non-winners of S2.roo allowed 6 lbs.; of $800, 10 lbs. Maidens allowed 14 lbs. Five furlongs. THE W. J. r-EMP BREW^ING CO. HANDICAP— S3. 000. —A handicap for two year-olds. SlO each, or one-half forfeit, Stariers to pay S30 additional . The Wil'-iam J. L'^mp Brewing Hompany of St Louis to add sufficient to nuke t^e value of the stake 32,000. of which 8J0O to the second and £200 to third. Weights to be announced ihr^e days befoie the race. Five furlongs. FOR THREE-YtAR-OLDS. THE aiABDEN- Sl.OOO ADDED.— For three-year olds. S50 each, half forfeit, with Sl.OOO ad'led by Mr J. E Madden, of which $iOO to second and S200 to tnird. Non-winners in 189S-9 of S'xO'JO allowed 7 lbs. : of 82.' 00, 10 lbs.: of $1,000,14 lbs.; of S">00, 18 lbs. Maidens allowed 24 lbs. One mile. THE HENDKt":— S750 ADDED.— For three-year-old fillies. S40 each, hilf forfeit, with 5750 aided, of which S200to second and SlOO to third. Weights. 121 lbs. Non-winners in 1838 or 1S99 of S2.000 allowed 31bs.: of Si, 500. 5 lbs.; of SI, 000. 7 lbs ; of S750. 12 lbs.; of S350, IS lbs. One mile and a sixteenth. THE UNITED STATES HOTEt— Sl.OOO ADDED.— For three-year-oids. ?iO ea^^h, half forfeit, with Sl.OOO added by the pro- prietors of the United States Hotel, of which $400 to seeind and $200 10 third. Winner of the Belmont. Brooklyn Derby. Realization, or anyrace exc'usivelvf.ir threi-year-olds {handicaps excepted) nf the value nf S3.S0O. to cir-y 5 lbs. extra. Mon-winners in 1899 of gl.700. if non-winners of S2.500 in 1398, a'lowed 10 lbs.; non-winnera in 1S99 ot 370^, if non-winners of Sl.200 in 1893, allowed 14 lbs. One mile and a furlong. FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. THE SPENCER HANDICAP — .91,910 ADDED. — A handicap. For three-year-olds and upward S50 each, ha f forteit. with 8L250 added by Mr, R. A, r-anfield, ot which 8400 to the second and S200 to the third.. Weights to be announced three days before the race. One mile and a quarter. THE CITIZENS AND MERCHANTS' HANDICAP— S5.000.— A handicap. For three-year-olds and upward. SlOO each, half forfeit, or only 825 if declare 1 by June 1. 1899. Starfers to pay SlOO additional The citizens and merchants of Saratoga and the association to add sufficient to make the valne of the srake 85,000, of which $1,900 to second and S">00 to third. Weights to be announced three days before the race. One mile and a sixteenth. THE SARATOGA GRAND PRIZE FOR 1899-85,000.— For three-year-olds and upward. $100 each, E50 forfeit, or only S25 if declared by lune 1, 1899. Starters to pay $100 a'iditioual. The Sira- tnga Association to add sufficient to make the value of the stake SJ.OOn. of which Sl.OOO to second and S500 to third Winners of S6.000 in 1899 to carry 6 lbs. extra. Non-winners of S2,OO0 in 1899 allowed 5 lbs. One mile and a furlong. FOR ALL AGES. THE KEAR.VET— Sl.OOO ADDED.— For all ages. «50 each, half forf'^it, with Sl.OOO added bv Hon Edward Kearney, of which £40" to second and S200 to third, Weiehts 8 lbs below the scale. Winners in 1S9S or 1899 of any race (excepting those exclusively for two-vear-olds). value Si, 800. 5 lbs. extra; of S7.000. 10 lbs. extra. Three-vear-olds and upward, non-winners in l'*99 of $700, if non-win- ners of S5C0 in 1893, allowed 6 lbs. Six furlongs. THE BEVERTFYCK STEEPLECHASE— Sl.OOO. — S30 each; S15 if declared June I. 1899. Starters to pay 820 additional. The association to add sufficient to make the valne of the stake SI ,000, of which S200 to second and Sloo to third Weight lor age, under the riile«of the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association Horses which have never won a steeplechase allowed 10 lbs. Full couriiet about two miles and a half. THE KEN5INGTOV HOTKH HURDLE HANDICAP- SI. 000. -.?30 each; S15 if declared June 1. l»9J. Starters to pay S20 additional The proprietors of the Kensioeton Hotel, Saratoga, and the Stnrtevant House, New Y'lrb. to add sufficient to make the value of the state SI 000. of which 3200 to the seci id and SlO) to the third. Weights to be announced three days before the race. Two miles, over eight hurdles. In making up the programme for the meeting the events will be so arranged as to give owners an opportunity to ran without sacrifice of interest. The club reserves the right to start any or all of the races announced in this circular with or without the aid of a starting device. Nominations should be addressed to the Secretary, 1402 Broadway, New York. ED\7ARD KEARNEY, President. B. A. CHIIiTON, Secretary. ^^- P. s. Entry Blanks can be had at the office of the BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. CHARTER OAK PARK, Hortford, Cona. ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING 1899 WINTER CLOSING EVENTS: SUMMER MEETING July 3. 4, 5, 6 7. 8. GRAND CIRCUIT MEETING EXTRA DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER. No. No. No. Ho. No. No. No. ...TROTTINQ EVENTS... l-FroB-for-all $1,000 2-2:10 Class 1,000 3-2:14 Class 1,000 4-2:17 Class 1,000 5-2:19 Class 1,000 6-2:23 Class 1,000 7-2:30 Class 1,000 ...PACING EVENTS.. No. 8-2:04 Class Ho. 9-2:08 Class , No. 10-2:12 Class No. 11-2:15 Class. No. 12-2:20 Class Ho. 13-2:30 Class ,000 $5,000 Reserved for Special Events to be Announced Later. ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 ...TROTTINQ EVENTS .. [ 2:2B GL&S$, No. 14 \ "CHiRTER OIK" $10,000 I AND CUP, AGTU&L VALUE 500 No. 15-2:10 Class 3,000 No. 10-2:13 Class 3.000 Na. 17-2:19 Glass 3,000 No. 18-2:30 Glass 3,000 ...PACING EVENTS.. No. 19-2:09 Class No. No. 3,000 20-2:14 Class 3 000 21-2:30 Class 3,000 Remainder of Program of Grand Clrcoit Meeting will be announced later. When horses most be named. . . . CONDITIONS . . . Entrance tee : Five per cent, (with five per cent additional from the winner of each division of the parse), payable in the f 'Uowing iastallment? : February 20th. ?10 (when horsea must be named; ; March 20th. SIO; April 20th, 810; May 20th, SIO: June 20th, ?10. Payments are due in cash, on the respective dates specified, and liability of nominator ceases only when written declarati in of withdrawal is nude, after which the entry or entries will he "declard out' ' and the horse or horses so "declarei" cannot start, there being no further liability on part of nominator after "declaration." Division of purses : Customary division : 50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent. N. B.— Nominators in eacli event sliall, -when ranking entry, decide by vote— major- ity in each race to prevail for the reAppctlve event— whether It shall be mile heats (two In three) or mile heats three in five. National Trotting Association rules to govern, excepting Section 2, of Rule 9, and Sections 1 and 2 of Rule 28: and th ■ jidges mav declare a deciding heac "no heat" in case of fraud. CONDITIONS OF No. 14-CeARTER OAK 2:16 TROT. Subscription closes MONDAY, FEBRU\RY SOTH (Horse- to be named Angnst 10th ) Entrance fee five per cent, (and five per cent, additional from the winner of each division ot the pnrse.) Pavments due and pavahle in e-*sh as follows: Fe^>ruiry 20tb, SiO; March 20th, §75; April 20th, 875; Mav2dth.S75; Tune 20th. S"'5; lulv 20th. $75; Anenst 10th. 875. Liability of nominator censes onlv when written declaration of withdrawal is made, after which the subscription isforfeiied. without farther liability on part of subscriber. Horses must be e'iglble February ^Otb. and named with the 1 -st payment. August 10th. The original pnrse will be divided as follows: 1st horse, $4,000 and cup; 2nd horse, S-'.OOO; 3rd horse, 81,2011; 4th horse ?8i0. The residoe. ?2 CO. will form a "Consolation" purse, to be trotted for (weather permittlne) three daya subsequent to the date of the first race, and to which the starters in the original event, barring • nly the winners of the first nnd second m 'ueys thereof are eligible; and tfc is "Consolation" purse will be divided in the customary wav. viz : 50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent. The race to be mile heata, best three in five in harness. N. T. A. Kales to govern with exceptions as noted below. CONDITIONS OF Nos. 15. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21. ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 (when horsea must be named.) Entrancp fee: Five per cent (with five per cent, additional from the winner of each division of the pnrse). payable in ihe following instalments: February 2Cth, S15 (when horses must be named); March 20Lh.S-'5: April 20th. S25; Mav 20th. S25: June 20tb. S20: July 20th. ?20: AugnsllOth. ?.'0. jj B— Substitution : By the pavmeut of two end one-half (V!.;) per cent. Rddltlonal. a nominator can. on or before August 10th. substitute another horse for the one orfginally named. The total fund derived from this source will be added to the original purse and be divided among the winners In the eame ratio, viz : 50, 25. 15 and 30 per cent. Payments are due in cash on the respective dates specified, and liability of nominator ceases only when written declaration of withdr»wal is made, after which the entry or entries will be "Declsred out' and the horse or horses so "declared" cannot start, there being no farther liability on part of nominator after "declaration." These events are in harness, mile heat", three in five. NT A Rules to govern excepting Section 2 of Rule 9 and Sections 1 and 2 of Rule 28. and the Judges may declare a deciding beat "no heat" In case of fraud. Address WM. B. FASIG, Manager, Madison Square Garden, New York. REMEMBER DATE OF CLOSING, MONDAY, FEB. 20. 94 aptje i^vseiiev axxo ^civx»maxu [FEBBnAET 11, 1899 So Don't Lead Your Birds Much. Quickest Powder Made is "GOLD DUST" Smokeless It won the Two Days' Tonrnament at Aitoona, Pa., breaking 152 out of 155 targets on Oct. 8, 1S9S. Also 42 L.ve Birds, straigllt. Scleatific Tests wove that it gives greatest velocily with least breech pressure, an MP0KT8. MAi\" (^3 each) and forwarding the cash to this office will at once be sent this valuable book as t premium. Get >oar frienda to sobserlbe to t e "BREED- ER AMD ePOtt,r->M \A" and avail yoarselfol Ibis rare opportunity to secure some of the most ralnable books known. Business College, 24 Post St. SAN FRANCISCO The most popular school on the Coast. C. S. HAT.KY, Sec*?. E. P. HEALD. President, »»-Send for Circulars. San Francisco and North Pacific Ry. Co The Picturesque Rourr OP CAUFOBNIA. The Flneat FlHblng md Hnntlng In Campml. NUMEROUS RESORTS. MINERAL SPRINGS, HOT AND GOLD. 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Los Angeles 11:30 a. m. Tue. and Fri. Arrives Ghicago 4:00 p. m. Fri. and Hon . An Elegant Solid VestibuUd Train, with Equipment Similar to Sunset Limited. Grand Transcontinental Tours ELAKE, MOFFiTT & TOWNE -bbaxuEbs is - 55-57-59-61 First Street, S. F. TPT.-gfwi.Ttfv Main 1 PATENTS Caveats, Penslons.Trade Marks, Deslgn.Patents, ^Copyrights, Etc, COBEESPONUENCE SOXJCXTED JOBN A. SACL, I.eDioltBldK,W>shliigton, C. O FISBBUABY ll, 18991 (K\je ^veehev mth ^cviatnaxu 95 THE BAYWOOD STUD '^"^ ^"noalow SAN MATEO. CAL. (Property of Johk Paesott, Esq ) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HI6H-CI.ASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion IM =-• HACKNEY GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes' WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. SERVICE FEE, $75 j Mares Proving Barren Retnruab'e Next Season Free of Charge. j Dedmtions Made for Two or More Mares. Further Particnlaraon Aopiication NOTE — Those contemplating to breed for the profitable Heavv Harness Market, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, ... . nine the get of '^GREEN'S RUFUS" out of Trotting-Bred Mares. For size, substance, symmetry of form and action they cannot be equalled in California to visit THE BAYWOOD STUD and esamii Visitors are always welcome. GREEN'S RUFUS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to WILLIAM RAYNER, Stud-groom. ^ THE BAYWOOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp. Hercules. This "beautifal stallion stands 16. 1 hands, on good stont legs. Has great body with short back. Eleven years old. Has always been driven: has never raced. Speedy trotter, with action. Kindest disposition. His color is a beaatifnl and fashionable SE.\I. BKOWN NOTE— This horse is recommended as an excellent top-cross on common ordraught mares to pro- duce general-purpose horses. Or will produce heavy-weight Huntersand Cavalry Remounts out of appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20.00. FORMERLY 'ItI£E?oT° MONTEREY AMIGO, 2:09 1-4, mSS?Sy^ WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE LOS ANGELES TROTTING PARK. DESCRIPTION. MONTEREY AMIGO 2:09 1-4 stands 15 bands 3 in., weighs 1200 lbs., is a square trotter, and is admitted by all who have seen him to be the most complete stallion in every respect ever on the Pacific Coast. He has the style, size and bold action so much sought after by expert horsemen of the pres- ent time. In color he is a handsome chestnut with white ankles. He has the best of legs and feet, and is perfectly sound and without a blemish. TERMS. He will be allowed to serve 30 marea at $60 for the season ending June 1st when all bills must be paid. Or $50, for spot cash at time of service. I in- tend to take him through the Eastern circuit this year and confidently look forward to bringing back to California the stallion record of the world. Address all f fSidney _ 2:19 3-4 - Sire of s Monterey _..2:09i^ c I LennaN(p) 2:OoVi « Dr. Leet _2:Uiii . I Oddity 2:l0ii( C t Sldmont ^ 2:10ji C I Gold Leaf. 2:lli^ - I Adonis 2:UJ^ ps ■{ and 8 others in the ^ 2:15 circle, and : ^ 2:20 and better Z £ LHattie „ ™ * Dam of Monterey 2:C^ Montata 2:16J4 PEDIGREE. fStrathmore 403 I Sire of f Santa Clans 3:17 1-3-i Elinor 2:11 I Sire of 1 and 78 others in 2:30 William i eon 2:07^ I, Lady Thorn Jr., by Mamtrino I Claus AlmoDt 2:12^ Dam of I Clans Forrester 2:llj| Navidad „ _ 2:22J4 i and 12 others in 2:30 Santa Clans 2:15 t Sweetness- — Dam of Sidney ...2; 'ASM. [ Tolnnteer 55 Sire of St. Julian 2:115i and 33 others I.ady Merritt, by Edward Everett Com. Belmont 4340.... Sire of Dams of Monterey 2:09^2 Montana - _2:i6J^ Felifare „....2:10!^ lago 2:11 Galette - -2;l2ii2 Dr. Spellman „. 2:13^ Sire of Carrie Bell 2:23 Meteor 2:17>^ tBarona Dam of Hattie. dam of Monterey 2:09iii Montana .-2:161-^ communications to P. f Belmont 64 1 Sire of .■I Nutwood 2:18 I and 57 others j,MisB (xratz, by Commodore fWoodford Mambrlno 3:31 1-3 [ Kremlin _ 2:07^ . ■{ and 12 others I [ Daughter of Norman 35 and mare by Gray Eagle J. WILLIAMS. Ualrerslty P. 0., Los Aogeles. Cal. Brekdees' Dieeciort. YEBBA BCBN.4 JKRSBY8-The best A. J. C.C registered prize herd Is owned by HENRY PIERCE San Franaico. Animgia for sale. JEBSKYg. HOLSTBl.\g AAD OUHH \>lg- Hogs. Pouliry. WM. XILES & CO.. Loa Angeles. Cal. VETERINARY. CALLS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COAST AND INTEEIOK PROMPTLY ATTENDED. Dr. G. W. Stimpson — M. O. C. V. S. — Modern Sckgeet and Tbeatmest of Bacf Horses A Specialty. San Francisco Office: 510 Van Ness Ave. (Near Golden Gate Avenue) Tel. Jessie 1721. Hours: 11 a. k. to2p. m. Kesidence: 698 34th St., Oakland. Tel. £ed 3351. (Near San Pablo Avenue) Hours : 7 to 9 a. h. ; 5 to 7 p. m. Ira Barker Dalziel VETERINARY DENTIST. OmCS AND STABLE : 505 Golden G*te Avenae. Ban Fruicisco. omcB. HOUBs: 7 to 3 A. m. and 4 to 5 p. i Tbx. South 651. SL B. a V. a, F. E. V. M. a VETERINARY 8 U R 6 B O 91 , fii ember oi the Koyal College o( Veierinary Sor- geona. England; Fellow of the Edinborg Veterinary Medical Society; Gradnate of the Sew Veterinary College, Edlnbar^h; Veterinary Sargeon to the 3. F. Fire Depanineat: Live Stock Inspector for New Zea- land and AostrslIaD ColoQies at the port of Saa Francisco; Professor of Equine Medicine, Veterinary Snr^ry, Veierinan- Department Coiversity of Caiilomla; Ex- President ot the California State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Infirmary, Residence and OfBce. San Francisco Veterinary Hos- pital,1117 Golden Gate Avenue, near Webatec St.. San Francisco: Telephone West 12S, I Shoe Horses On Scientific Pdnciples, Giving Especial Attention to Gentlemen's Roadsters and Saddle Horses. The Individuality Of Each Horse is My Study. Attention Given The Treatment of Quarter Cracts, Corns, Split Hoofs, The Correction of Imperfect Gaits. Interfering, Forsing and Knee-Hilting. All Work Done Underatandingly With Respect To The Anatomy of Horse's Feet. TTJRF SHOEING SHOP, Phone, Jesie 1464. 104 G. G Avenue. AVTU. McEACHKAX, Prop. STALLION FOR SALE. The Handsome Horse . ALEXANDER BUTTON JR.. By ALEXANDER BUTTON.from EA.TE KEARNEY, by JOHN NELSON. A perfect driver and a Horse Show prize winner. Sound and aU right. Will be eold CHEAP. Apply at ibis ofBce. Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, 2:lli CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. "" WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Bandlett Stables, Near Bace Track OAKLAKD .... CAtlF. McKJNNET, 3 11 1-4. Siieof Zombro _ 2:11 Jf^nny Mac (3) ._2:12 Hazel Kinney 2:123.;C Yon Bet (-i) 2:1jS2 McZeua 2:13 Juliet D .2:13^2 Barvey Mac 2:14^^ Geo. W. McKinney...2:N>^; 03ito _'.i;U'*j tfabel McKinney. ....2:17 , . 2-24K tiola „ ....2:25% TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. {With Usual Return Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per montln. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Peralta St., Oakland, Cal, NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 14, dam Lida W., 2:18 1=4, by Nutwood, 2:18 3=4- GEORGE WASHINGTON REC. 2:16 3-4. By Mambnno Cfaief Jr. 11.6i2. dam the Great broodmare Fanny Rose, by Ethan Allen 2903. BREED for SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED. This magnificent stollion standing 16.1 hands high, and weigbine 1250poond9, a race horse himself and a eire of speed, size and stjle, will make the season ol 13 J9 at Craig's College Stables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY. CAL. Geo- WashiogloD is the eIre of Stella, 2:15'^. a mare that is expected to trot in 2:10 tbls year, and Campaigner 2:26. But three of hig get were ever trained. He is a handsome horse and sure foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $40. For particulais address CHAS. JOHNSON, Woodland, Cal. Nutwood Wilkes 2216,^.':?6^s^, Is the Sire of "Who l3 It {Champion three- year-old trotting gelding ot th ■ world) 3:13 J. A. SIcKerron (2) 2:2*1-4 J. A. McKerron (3) _3:13 1-4 Claudiu§ (3) „ 2:36 1-2 Clandina (-i) 2:13 1-3 Irvlrgton Belle (3) 2:24 1-4 Irvington Belle (3) _3:18 1-3 Ceatral Girl f4) 3:23 1-3 Who Is She (4) 3:35 Fred Wilkes 3:36 1-3 Wilkes Direct i3i Tr 3:21 W. B.Bradbnry filly Tr..3:33 Georgie B. Trial 2:38 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion who ever produced two three-year-o'ds in one season with records of 3:13 an^J 2:13 1-4 respect- ively. Who Is It is the champiou gelding of ihe world, and J. A. McKerron was the fastest three -year-old la the East last year, and toth are as fiae-gaited trotteia as were ever seen on a trrtct. NUTWOOD WILKES will mafee the season of 1899 at the NUTWOOD STOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With usual return privileges. Good pasturage at S3 per month. Bills payable before removal of mare. Stock well cared for, bat no responsibility assamed for accidents and escapes. For further particulars apply to, or address, AURTIN CARTER, Nutwood Stock Farm, IrviDgton. Alameda Co.. Cal. C. F. BUNCH, Superteodent Vendome Stock Farm Race Track San Jose, Cal. Will Take a Few Outaide Horses to Train on Keaaonable Terms. The following named horses have received their records at the hands of Mr. Bunch. Viz.— Much Better 2;07ii4 Ethel Downs 2:10 Our Boy _2:!2I4 You Bet „.._2:12K Claudius ..2;i3Ja Iran Alto 2:133;j Thompson -2:UK Hillsdale „ 2:15 Jonn Bury „ _2:16?i Dr. Frasse. 2:18% Alviflo „ 2:20 Lynnette 2:20 Laura R 221 And many others better than 2:3 Sulkies Built to Order! REPAIRED AND CONVERTED. Uned np to mn perfeet when strapped to horse. O0B SPBCliLTT "•-SULKIES TO RENT-^ We Btry and sell Sbcokd HA^•r^ Sulkies. W. J. KFN'Tt'FT, Blkeman, 581 Valxscia St., itkae I^th d8 Q^e ^veenev tmct §pofttm*imt* FeeRDAEy 11, 1899 Telephone-. South 640 Jan Fm. RANCI5C0. Trotting New England Horse Breeders' BOSTON, MASS. Ass'n GRAND CIRCUIT MEETING. AUGUST 21—25, 1899- READVILLE TROTTING PARK. EARLY CLOSING PURSES. The Blu9 Hill. 2:30 Glass, Trotting. The Massachu-etts. 2:13 Glass, Trotting. 2:10 Glass, Trotting 2:25 Glass, Pacing. 2:14 Glass, Pacing- 'ihe Neponset, 2:10 Glass, Pacing. Conditiong. National Trottioe Association Rales to govern. Entrance. Five per cent, of parse and five per cent, additional from the winners of each division ot the puree, but nominator-i will not be heli for forfeits falling due after they have declared out. Forfeits will be due March 10, April 10, May 10, June 10, July 10, aud August 5, and in amounts as follows: Classe=i No9 1 and 6. SIO. S20, S30. S50. S60, 380. Class No. 2,350,890. S90, S90, 890, S90. Clasaes Noa 3. 4. and 5. SIO, S15. S20. 830, S30. 845. rering of Entry. Except in classes Nos. '2 aud 6. the Massaehuse'ts and Neponset events, horses to be named at the time of first payment. In classes Nns. 2 and 6 starter to be named Augufit 5. and huve been eligible March 10. In the other classes, Nos. 3, 4, and 5, more tbau one may be named as one entry, providing they are In the same stable. In ease where two or more horses have been named as one entry. and anv horses have been separated from the stable from which ihey were originally named, and sucb sepcratlon made according: to rule, they shall be eUgible to start in the race if the forteits falling due after said aeperation have been met according to conditions, upon the payment of forfeits which fell due before said separation. ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1899. The NEW ENGLftNO FUTURI Y, $10,000 for Trotting Foals of 189B, will be trotted at this meeting. Application for entry blanks, requests for information, and all entries to be made to the Secretary. JOHN E. THAYER, President. C. M. JEWETX, Secrefary, Keadville, Mass. No. 1. $5 000. No. 2 10,000 No. 3 3 000. No. 4. 3.000. No. 5. 3 000. No. 6. 5 000. The Palace ■AND- Grand Hotels -^ SAXX DF'X^CLZI.CISCO >%. 1400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE at the special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. C0RRE.;P0N1JKN0K SOLICITED » JOHN C. KlRKPATRtCK, Manager RED BALL BRAND. VwardJd Gold IVIpdal Al CalirornfsgiQte Fair 1899. Kvery Horse owner vho values his stock should conetaatly have • supply of it on baua It improves and keppp stock In the piak of coq. dItioD. Manhattan Food Go. San Mateo. Cal. A&K your grocers or dealers for It. San Francisco Agents: TILLMANN & BENDELL, Gcr. Clay and Battery St. $10,000. LOUISVILLE DRIVING AND FAIR ASS'N .rui- • . .11 r« • a guaranteed purse of SIO.OOO. of which 97.500 Koes to tbe winner, 81,25 ' "t Louisville r nZe, to the second, 8750 to the third, S250 to the fourth, and 8250 to the nom- ^■^^^^^^^^^^^^^■B^B^M inator of the winner. Open to all Foals of 1898 to Trot as THREE-YEAR-OLDS at Fall Meeting of 1901. _ o-M-e- fNOTHlNQ MORE TILL YEAR OF RACE. tNTRANCE Q^ jyjj^y j5^ 1911. those desiring to start shall name their entries and pay on $\ f\ ] each a forfeit of S5i), and as many may be named as ao owner desires to keep III 1 in. On August 1. 19 1, on each of those then kept in S50 must be paid, and ■ I on starters a forfeit of S150 must be paid the evening before race. February 15, 189?, [ ^-No entry will be liable for more than amount paid in or contracted torj National Association Rules ti govern, a distanced horse's money going to first horse, but if fewer than four start in the race, those starting will receive only what each would have received had fotjr been placed. In entries the color, sex and breeding of yearling must be given. For entry blanks address J. J. DOUGLAS, Pres. FRANK P. KENNEY, Sec'y. Louisville, Ky Remember Entries Close February 15, 1899. 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I have alreadv a nice coUeeiion of birds, and a class of seven boys. It is really wonderful how it works. The very first bird I mounted was a success. Please End enclosed money order for ens dozen boxes. Please rush, as I am in quite a hurry. Thanking you for past favors, I remain truly yours, J. H. Flandees, Tacoma, Wash. I have letters like this from hundreds of people, and all are having success. Send for a box to-day. You can learn in one hour. Remember, success is guaran- teed from the start. Liberal discounts to agents. Taxider is manufactured by F. L. ACKLEY, Sioux City, Ia. U. S. A. Vol. XXXI V No. 7. No. 22Ji GEART STREET. SAN TRANCISCO, SATTTEDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1899. 7 Mf ESPIONAGE— WINNER OF THF CALIFORNIA OAKS FOR 1899. (BY INSPECTOR B.-SDN MAID BY ABD-EL-KADER.) The California Qahs. There has always been a doubt in the mmds of the turf writers in San Francisco as to the correct name ot" Louis Ezell's bay filly by Inspector B., a splendid like- ness of which from the pen of the leading horse portrait painter of America Henry StuU, appears above. In the American Stud Book and in Goodwin's Turf Guide, both of which are authority, she la written down as "Espiragc," and there are those who claim that a name once entered in the stud book must remain as written. There are reasons, however, why Espionage ia the title affixed to the mare here in California form books and jounrals. Espionage has a meaning and can be found in Webster's dictionary while Espirage cannot. The compiler of the lexicon, recognized aa authority in this country, gives Espionage as a noun, meaning"the prac- tice or employment of spies ; the practice of watching the words and conduct of others, and attempting to make discoveries as spiesor secret emissaries." As the filly in question was sired by Inspector B.. it can be readily seen how the name Espionage was given her. How it was placed in the Stud Book as Espirage has not been explained. But while there may be a doubt as to how her name should be written there was no doubt about her winning the California Oaks at Ingleside last Saturday. In her two-year-old form she won about twenty races in the East and came here with a great reputation, but for nome reason or other failed to win until Saturday, though started in all sorts of races down to cheap selling affairs. On Saturday, however, she won int)ie easiest manner and could have run over lier field at any part of the journey. The starters were Maud Ferguson, Jinks, Es- pionage, La Penitente, Jennie Reid, Rosebeau and El Estro. In the betting Espionage was a slight favorite over La Penitente, but why the latter filly had such a strong support is hard to understand. Caldwell got the seven fillies off to a perfect atart. The colors of Maud Ferguson were the first to be seen in front, but Devin rushed El Estro out in ihe lead and, rounding the first turn the order was El Estro, Vaud Ferguson, Jinks, La Penitente, Espionage, witli Jennie Reid and Rosebeau in the rear end cE the prooesaion. Along the back stretcli Jinks passed the leaders and opened up a gap of two lengths, but the son of Albert soon wearied and Espionage went to the head of affairs, followed by El Estro and Maud Ferguson. These three had the race between them, Espionage winning with ease by two lengths, Maud Ferguson beating El Estro but a nose for the place. The time was 1:57^4, a rather slow perfor- mance when the condition of the track and the perfect weather are considered. The first mile was run in 1 :433^. Mike Hennessey had the mount on Espionage in the race and rode the filly with excellent judgement. The opening odds on the winner were three to one, and she was backed down to eleven to five, though not very heavily played in any of the books. ^ife ^vesiiev twi^ ^mbro. Stam B won the first two heals in 2:19J and 2:16, Zsmbro got the next three and the race in 2:16J, 2:15S and 2:15}, Stam B. being a close second each time. At Vallejo Jasper Ayrt 8 managed to defeat Stam B. in a hard race of five heats, the two making a dead heat of the second in 2:18J, Stam B. get- ting the second heat and being second in all foul one of Ihe others. At Woodland, Zjmbro, the champion three-year-old of that year met him again, and McKinley's son won in straight heals trotting the fastest mile of the year for a colt of that age — 2:13 in the first heat, Stam B. being very cloie to him at the finish. At San Buena Ventura October lltb, Stam B. was started in the 2:16 class, meeting and defeating in straight heats Myrtle Thome, 2:18, Hillsdale, 2:17}, and Chico, 2:14^. The last meeting of that year was at Los Aiigeles. Here he started twice, winning first money in a purse for thiee-year- olds, trotting second to Zombro in the three year-old frte for all, the time being 2:13 2:13| and 2:14J. Stam B, closed the season with a mark of 2:15^. In his four-year-old form Stam B. started in seven races on Ihe California circuit. The first was in the 2:15 class at the Breeders meeting in Ibis city in June. Toggles look the first two heats and Stam B. the next three. The best time was 2:1S|, made in the third heat. Jasper Ayers got thiid money. July 8th, he again met Jasper Ayers, Toggles and others, this time at Napa. Toggles got the first heat in 2:12i, Stom B. the next three, trotting the second in 2:11}. At Sacramento that year he trotted one of the greatest races of his career. He met such horses as Ottinger, 2:09|, Altao, 2;09|, Ethel Downs, 2:10, and Visalia, 2:V^i, and although Ottinger trotted a grand race and won in straight heats in 2:11, 2:11 and 2:10J, Stam B. got second money and his place in the heals was 2-2-3 and right op at thai. At Los Angeles one month later he again defeated Toggles and Jaeper Ayers and reduced his record to 2:11J. He won thirteen heats that year and was never outside the money in any of his races. In his five-year-old form he was taken to Montana and started there four times. He won three of his races in straight heats, defeating euch horses as Monterey, 2:09}, Klamath, 2:07^, Kentucky Union, 2:07}, and others. This was the last of his campaigning. In all his career he has started 21 times and was never once behind the money. His winnings amount to $7 500. He is a grand looking horse, being of very handsome form, is 15 3 hand^ high, weighs 1,075 pounds. In color he is a beautiful bay wilh white ankles behind. Stam B. will make the season cf 1899 at the Sacramento race track and should be well pat- ronized. For particulars of service fee, etc., see oar adver- tising columns. ^ Death of a Noted Horse Breedoi. Mark W. Dunham, well known to the readers of every horse journal in the United States as the proprietor of Oak- lawo Farm at Wayne, Illinois, died at Chicago last week from a complication of diseases. It was thirty years ago that Mr, Dunham began with the importation of Perch eron horses from France. His opera _ lions as a breeder and importer assumed large proportions. He subsequently took np the importation of the French coach horse and secured in France a lot of mares and stallions that, as a whole, is conceded to be superior to any similar collection in France. He won with his horses more champion prizes in the show ring than any other breeder has ever won in the history of the show yard in America. The people of the United States owe much to Mr. Dunham for the improvement made in the heavy horses of this country by the importation of the best blood he could find. Oaklawn Farm and the breeding business will be continued just as they were and always have been. Mr. L. J. Fbobisheb, formerly Export Agent for the the National Trotting Association at New York, is said to have been stricken with paralysis recently and to be in a dangerous condition. Februaby 18, 1899] ffitj^ ^reebev nni» ^poxtsman* Tb.9 Norwegian Trotter. A Norwegian correspoodeDt of an Eoglish publication tells something of the statUB of trotting in Norway as follows: As a sport, trottiog has for long had a firm footing in Nor way, though it cannot be traced to the age of remote an- tiquity, driving cooveyauceB not being meotioned in the sagas or folklore of the ancients. Even in winter-time the old Norwegians were wont to bestride their horses when they could not travel on skates or ski. When once, however, the sledge was invented, and came into general use, it is easy to understand that oo returning from church or assize meetings the peasant farmers were 611ed with a desire to try the mettle of their horses on the ice-clad surface of the rivers or Horde, which, by nature, seemed made for trotting courses. These impi;oroplu races were subaequently succeeded by properly arranged matches, and the rich cilizjns who began to take an interest in the sport willingly paid a gocd price for trotteis which had become famous on the country tracks. Thus at the great horse fairs, where breeders met with their trotters, matches were arranged, and under rules and reeolatiODS which had become established by tradition and custom. It is known for certain that the sport flaurished in Norway so early as the commencemeot of last century — a period when traders took life easy, and neither steam nor electricity was present to disturb the equanimity of those people, who, lite their ships, were fiozen op, and in a measure cut off from the outside world, and could thus devote their time with heart and soul to such a sport as trotliog. It was the fashion then in Christiania for the citizens to assemble, about two o'clock, by the track which was formed on the fjord, at the spot where the English steamers now lie moored, in order to watch the rich townsfolk exercising their horses. The men of wealth cultivated trotting solely for the love of sport. It was an honorable pastime in every sense of the word, the winners of matches gaining nothing more substantial than bare renown. fiut ihen came the age of railways, telegraphs and ice- breaking steamers, the formation of companies and associa- tions, and this afiected the sport to a vast extent, for individ- uals became replaced by institutions, and private interests were forced aside as the use to which the sport might be turned became more clearly apparent. Trotting was thn= destined to become, not, as of old, the chief aim of racing men's ambition, but as a means whereby the breed of horses might be improved. In the coarse of lime the Norwegian horse became formed into two distinct or main horses, viz ; the Fjord horse in the southwestero, western and northern parts of the land, and the Gudbrandsal horse in the southeasten and eastern por- tions of the country. The former is small and light in hue (cream, dun and yellow), the latter being larger, and of a dark color (bay, dark brown, blackish-brown and black). Landed estates are small in Norway, anJ, as a rule, but one or two brood mares are kept on them; at the outside three or four. The qtate itself is not a breeder, but encourages breeding by offering prizes for young horses, brood mares and stalliors of pure Norwegian breeds, and by purchasing good stallions. Mares selected at horse shows are given free access to each stallions at the so-called horse-breeding grounds. A horse-breeding ground is a mountain pasture, somewhat enclosed or confined by the natu-at features of the country, where, during the summer months, one stallion is let loose together with 40 to 50 mares. There are a considerable number of these breeding grounds in Norway belooging either to the Utate, the provinces or private parties, (amts). Of late years grounds have also been formed exclusively for young stallions (up to three years of age) in order to counter- act the ill efiects of inactivity and overfeeding — the shady side of horse shows. The leading trotting club in Norway is "Det Noreke Traver Selskab" (The Norwegian Trotting Association), whose object is to promote and improve the breeding of sound and well shaped roadsters for drivicg and riding pur- poses, with which object in view it holds open trotting prize meetings, chiefly on the ice, and keeps a book of genealogy on the model of the Hackney Stud Book. Only trotters horn and bred in Norway and those passed by a committee which inquires into their descent, and is satisfied with their shape, action and soundness, are entered in the Stud Book, ypecial races are arranged for registered horses. Great weight is attached to a pure gait. Trotting as yet is almost entirely an amateur sport, for, as a rule, the owner himself trains and drives his horse. Biding seldom takes place. Amongst those trotters of pure Norwegian bred, which of late years have won distinction on the trotting course, may be named the following: Alf, a dark brown gelding, foaled 1881. In 18\i2, trotted one English mile on the ice in 2:44 2 5. During that year, when ridden on hard ground, it covered 2,594 meters in 4:37. Kvik, a dark chestnut stallion, foaled 1875. In 1883, trotted one Eoglish mile on the ice in 2:45^, and two English miles in 5:38; while on hard ground in 1884 be covered one Eoglish mile in 2:44A. Tryg IV., a black-brown stallion, foaled 1886. In 1892, on hard ground, trotted one English mile in 2:50 1-5. Tryg IV., is a very popular stallion, and covered 117 mares during the last season. The Norwegian trotter is distinguished by its admirable feet, strong, clean legs, by its hardiness, thrift and good temper. On the other hand, ihe shoulders are somewhat short and upright, the croup short and not wide, while the thighs are deficient in muscle. It might, too, possess more quality. In order to improve ils shape foreign stallions have been imported from time to time, such as Danish stallions in the past century, and in the early part of the present century (1834) an Eoglish thoroughbred stallion (a colt by Partisan— Rachel). Protect Legitimate Sport. Under an e litorial heading, "Protect Legitimate Sport,'' the Chicago Inter-Ocean takes up the cudgel in favor of rac- ing in Illinois, and its well timed words we quote as follows: "In response to an earnest public demand, it is to be hoped that the present Legislature will enact a wise and compre- hensive law as to horse racing. Such a measure as will enable a very large and respectable element in every com- munity to erjoy in perfect security this useful and healthful sport, which will encourage the breeding of horseflesh and the development of speed, eliminate the oflfsasive gambling featuiesthat have brought race tracks into disrepute, and protect their owners and managers against sandbaggers, will be acceptable to all fair and liberal minded people. "Under existing conditions those who are anxious to en- courage horse racing with their financial suppDrt, out of pure love for the sport or with the object of fostering an im- portant farm industry, and those who are desirous of invest- ing their money in race tracks with the view of deriving profit from the business, are practically compelled to stand aloof from all such enterprises, for the reason that these have come to be regarded as the legitimate prey of dishonest officials, uoscrupulous newspapers, and professional black- mailers. Thii is notably the case in Chicago and Cook county. The result is that horse racing has fallen, to a large extent, into the hands of men who have no interest in the animals or the public beyond the mere fact that the sport enables them to pursue gambling on an extensive scale. These men, recognizing the illegitimacy of their practices, feel compelled to pay for newspaper silence and official "protection." They are plundered on all pretenses and on every side. They must put up with every species of extor- tion. In order to meet the demands made upon them they are driven to expedients which make their race tracks unsafe resorts for young and old. They must allure the innocent, cheat the inexperienced, and practice fraud upon all classes in order to meet the assessments levied upon them. *'A1I this can and should be stopped by legislation which would legitimiza horse racing, provide for proper State super- vision of the race tracks, and aflord the measure of protec- tion to their owners and managers which those following other lawful occupations expect and enjoy. We should have no repetition of the scannals arising from various raids made by disreputable newspapers and their agents upon Harlem, Hawthorne and Roby during the last three years. They can be prevented, however, only by legislation which will enable honest men to conduct horse racing honestly under the pro- tection of the law." Champioiis l^Iated. Star Pointer'd book is fall. Since January Ist Two Min- ute Farm has received sixty applications, and were Mr. White to keep the champion in the stud throughout the season Star Pointer would undoubtedly have eighty mare at $100 each. From the outside mares he will be bred to this year he should get a high rate of cpeed. Three of them have records helow 2:10, including Lenna N,, 2:05|^, the champion pacing mare; two others have produced 2:10 pac- ers, and another has five in the list, and has produced two which have shown trials of 2:07i and 2:08J, respectively. The outside mares that will he bred to Star Pointer are : Lenna N., 2:05}, by Sidney, owned by J. H. Shultz. Whisper, 2:0S|, by Alcander, owned by Mr. Hyde, Lowell, Mass. Miss Woodford, 2:09|, by Sam Pardy, owned at Balti- more, Md. Dolly Swift, dam of The Swift, 2:09}, owned by P. Stan - nard, Springville, Ind. Jessie B., dam of Be Sure, 2:08|, etc , owned at Urbana, Ohio. Mamie F., dam of Pinewood, 2:11}, etc., owned by E. Sneddin, Cleveland. Fannie G., 2:21}, by Tester Boy, owned by C. Bajworth, Cleveland- Wood Bird, 2:24J, by Russia, owned by Mr. Baker, Colum- bus, O. — American Sportsman. Handsome Oflfar Refused. According to the Salinas, Cal., Journal, Gen. J. E Turner of Philadelpia, the well known borsempn, visited Salinas last week, inspected the handsome horse Valentine, Eon of Boodle, 2:1SIJ, and made Mr. P. E. Jessen, the horse's owner an ofler of $2,000 for the animal. Mr. Jessen thought the horse was worth more to him than that sum, however, though he agreed to take $2,200, the two hundred dollars prevented the trade and Mr. Jessen will keep the horse. Gen, Turner made a trip to A. B. Spreckels' Aptos Farm, where Superintendent T. V. O'Brien showed him as many fine looking colts and fillies as he has seen on one farm in a long time. THE EVERGREEN STAKES. Tlie Heat Race at a Mile and an Eighth at Ingleslde To-Day. Many of the old time turf-goers remember with a thrill of pleasure how the old time ceat races of a decade ago sent Ihe blood bounding through their veins and awoke the gracd stand from its dreamings as the tide of battle ebbed and flowed first in favor of one horse and then of another. Those were in the halcyon days of racing, and when there were such great horses on the turf ss Jim Douglass, Slip along, Harry Gilmore, Gleaner, Lizzie S., acd a host of others who trained to the hour could repeat as often as it might be found necessary. Heat races because of the dislike enter- trained for rhem by many owners have now gone almost en- tirely out of fashion, acd yet ihey are more fancied by the general public than any other kind of a race that can be placed on a racing program. The Evergreen Stakes at In- gleside on Saturday is a race at a mile and an eighth beats, and the management of this popular track are to be con- gratulated upon having such an event amor g the list of at- tracLions. There are Just as good heat racers to-day as there were a decade ago, and all that is needed is an inctnlive to owners to prepare for euch an ordeal, and this the logledde track has offered. Amorg the twenly-one nominations to the ?take are such good performers as G. E. Morris, The Bachelor, Horatio, Robert Bonner, Wheel of Fortune, imp. Mistral If., What-er-Lou, Red Glenn, Tom Cromwell, Dare 11 , Prince BIezsp, Morellito and others, and should even four or five cf ihem go to the pott the result should be a great contest. In addition to the ^slake event on ihe pro- gram for Saturday, the closing day of the present meeting, calls for a selling purse at a mile acd a furloog, a hurdle handicap at one mile and a quarter over five hurdle?, a sell- ing purse at one mile, and a handicap for three-year-olds and upward at one mile and a lurlong. This is a regular old fashioned card, and one that should draw like a mustard plaster. Horse Markets. In view of the passage of the Army bill, and the imminent demand by the Government for more horses for military purposes, a look at the equine situation will be found valu- able as well as interesting. The fact is, the Government has deemed the situation worChy of special consideration, and has lately had collected all the available data touching on the horse trade of the world. These data have been communicated to Congress, and shortly they will be published for the benefit of American horse breeders. The foreign contributions to this information show that the European armies feel an almost constant need for ser- viceable horses. Apparently the keenest need is felt by Russia, which, for want of fit stock, is obliged to mount its enormous cavalry upon ridiculously poor horses. Italy, too, badly needs good horses, as she raises few herself, while Great Britain finds a large part of her supply for tropical service in Argentina, France and Germany seem to get along pretty well with native animals, the former paying between $180 end $2G0 for each and the latter between $210 and $290. The common intent on the Continent is to breed sound native horses, so that in an emergency the supply would meet the demand; but even in these circumstances the military supply in the best favored countries is none too large; while the supply of horsss for commercial purposes is altogether inadequate. Thus it is plain that botti divisions of the European horse market, the military and the commercial, ofler a big oppor- tunity to American breeders. On the one band there is the need of well-bred, thickset, shapaly horses for cavalry, and on the other young, sound, well-broken horses for traffic. The export trade from this country began augpiciously dur- ing the World's Fair, and has continued briskly ever since. Already the efiact upon English breeding has been paralyz- ing, as the bulk of the exported animals has gone to the markets of the "tight little isle." But before our foreign trade in horses grows much larger our breeders must study the various needs and try to meet them with a supply that combining a'i the desired qualities, cannot be rejected. There are the markets; there the difierent kinds of de~ mands. Yankee borse-raisers will find a little learnlug a profitable thing. — Bjston Journal. Patents of Feb 7ch, of Interest to Ho semen. GflVlord V. Bflrnes. St. Paul. Minn.. Thill roiipling. 618,931. .Joseph H Batteiifield. Russellvllle. Ark., Tbill Coupling. 619.122. \Vm Buudy, J. M. 1)1 an and S. Heslet, Peuii. Mich, 1 ire, 618,836. Wartia J. Chtls'ad, Meuominee. Mich . Crown Loop, 618,838. Jotiu Craig, Loiidoo, Erig and. Wbt-el Rim, eiy.ill, John C. Uackelt, St Louis. Mo.. Pol'i Tip. fil9 lOS, George A. Hess. Maiiuntet». Iowa, Trace Holder. (519,176. Ezra A Losee, Like City. Iowa, Automailc Hioek Walerer. 619 081. James Mallou and O Crepeau. South Bend, lud,. Sand Bar, 6l9.C8i. Targe G. Mandt, Slougbton, Wis . Bnl'-ter Jitake for Vehicles, 6lu,0»a. VVm. E. Morgan, Metropolia, III . \\hiflletree Hook. 6ie,960. George W. Morris, Aroma, Ind , Rein tiuide. 619.2 5. Edwin Preseott. Arlington. Mass.. Stanchion. 610.222. .lohn Rohlin. Eureka. Kaog., Tbili Coupling, 619,0^9. Peter Rupp, White House, Ohio, Coru Uusfeer and Feed Cutter, Olll .31. Clarence E. Smith. New Britain, Conn., Snap Hook. 618,912. Aitemus R, Tirrell, Unionville, Conn., Wagon Shalt and appur- tenant Harness, 619.003. Johu B. Treat, Bottom, Texas. Vehicle Brake. 619,057. Idolita. 2:21.^, by Dexter Prince, is eligible to the Horee Eeview $20,000 Futurity, the New Eaglaod Futurity and the KeotQcky Futurity. 100 ®i;« ^veeifei^ cmH §pjcivt»mmu [Febeoaey 18, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. KELLEY, Peopbditoe. IhB Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast. No. 22 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. riSBMg— One Vesr. 83 ; glxMoDlbs, gI.7S :ThreeMailUli,81. STKICTLT IN ADVANCE. Money should bo sent by poetft] older, draft or by registered letter addressed to P. W. Kkllev, 223^ Geary St., San Francisco. Cal. Conunnnlcations must be accompanied by the writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private gnarantee ol eood <h. San Francisco, Saturday, February 18, 1899. A FEW ENTERPRISING CITIZENS with as much liberality and energy as Mr. F. G. Crawford, the well known boniface of Willows, cuuld make the district fairs certain and successful every year. As will be seen by the following communication which appeared in the columns of the Willows Promoter last week, Mr. Craw- ford realizes the fact that an annual fair is a great help to every community and aids in building up the town. It Is his knowledge of the benefits derived that makes him enthusiastic over the proposition to renew the fairs, and he offers a practical me'.hoJ of assuring the holding an exhibition. He offers to subscribe $200 toward a fund of $1,500 to be raised by the citizens of the county which, together with the usual appropriation, would assure Willows one of the best district fairs in the State. Mr. Crawford's letter is as follows: Willows ought to have a race meet this year and the matter of having it is entirely feasible, tip until last year the Willows track had not missed a season of racing for many years. Every year the circuit included this plate and a week of splendid sport was had. Befoie the Legislature abolished the statute providing annual appiopriations for county fairs, this county had an ex- hibit every year which was not surpassed by that of any the northern counties. An immense crowd of people from ban Francisco, Sacramento and all over this section fl')cked to town. The country people remained in town all day and all week. In the morning was the stock parade, in the afternoon the races, and in the evening the crowd went to the pavilion. A great sum of money was spent durizg the week and business houses felt the impetus long after the fair was over. Now, with no racing and no fair, the long summer season is very dull, the town lo-es interest and its life- lessness is talked or in other places. We have the reputation of a slow place in the summer season. It is high time something was being done, I have talked with several men who have been promoters of former racing meets, and I find them very much in earnest about doing something this year. Once the thing is started its success is assured. We have fallen into an unwholesome lethargy, and right now is the time to throw it off and place our town where it ought to be. To be more definite. I hereby offer to subscribe $200 to a racing fund if five other parties will do likewise. About $'.,500 should be raised at home. About the matter of a State appropriation lor a /air in connection with the races, I would suggest that a committee should be appointed at once to go to Sacramento and watch our interests there. \/e must attend to our interests or they will be neglected. The time is unusually propritious to revive the races and fairs in Glenn county and an effort made now will restore us to where we were in this regard and prove a tremendous advantage to Willows. LIVE STOCK INSURANCE has been tried in many states and in some of them, where properly managed, has worked well. A bill was recently imtroduced in the California Legislature providing that any number of persons, not less than seven, may incorporate for the purpose of insuring live stock against death by disease or accident. If the company that organizes under this law, should it paa.a, can resist the temptation to secure large fees by insuring horses at too high a value, and is carefully conducled, there is no reason why it should not do a good business and be profitable to its promoters as well as live stock owners. SOMETHING OF AN EFFORT is being made by the police department of San Francisco to suppress the pool rooms which are being openly conducted in the citv in violation of the law. The officials should have the earnest moral support of every citizen who has any fp :ard for the welfare of the community. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE the report that comes from New York that American bred horses taken to England are to be denied regislration in the English stud book. It is said that the English Jockey Club has passed such a rule, however, and that it will be authori- tatively announced very soon. This would be discrimi- nation with a vengeance, and we do not believe the English people are capable of any such action. Some of the leading members of the English Jockey Club have lately purchased mares of American breeding and there is at the present time an English gentleman in our midst who has just purchased for Eaglish owners nine fillies from Col. Milton Young of McGrathiana and may select a few from our California farms before he returns homo. English thoroughbred breeders have followed the plan of getting the best blood wherever they could find it, and Australia is now being so heavily drawn on by English purchasers that some of the turf journals published in the land under the southern cross, are sounding a note of warning for fear the best will all be taken and the Australian breeding farms be unable to retain their prestige. It surely is not possible that Eng- lish breeders will pass a turf law that will work an in- jury to their own studs. Such a rule as the New York rumor claims has been enacted would prevent the regis- tration of the foal which Mr. W. O'B. Macdonough's imported English thoroughbred mare China Rose, by St. Honorat is now carrying and which will claim the renowned English champion Ormonde as its sire, though that foal should be purchased and sent to England. Should a foal by Rayon d'Or, out of I^ady Kidbrooke be born and sent to England it could not be registered in the books. The results of such a foolish rule are so ap- parent that we cannot help but believe the New York writer who wrote and published the rumor in regard to it, must have drawn on his imagination for it, or else allowed some practical joker to palm off a pipe dream on him for a statement of facts. The trotting horsemen and tbe trotting associations of this country and Canada have had a year to consider the new rules adopted by them at our last Coogress. After a patient investigation I fiod that a great many of tbem, includins; a large number of those who favored tbe adoption of the rules, DOW want one or more of them modified or repealed, and I am satisfied that trotting interests will be subserved by bring- ing the question before them at once rather than wail for the regular Congress a year hence. I therefore call a special Congress of The National Trot- ting Association to meet at the Murray Hill Hotel, in the City of New York, at noon, February 23, 1899. to consider and acton these matters. P. P. Johnston. THE NORTHERN RACING CIRCUIT, comprising Montreal, Windsor, Fort Erie and Detroit, will give some big money to the thoroughbreds during June, July and August. Seventeen stakes are advertised in our columns to-day. The value of the Canadian Derby to be run at Fort Erie is $2,500, and the Windsor Hotel Stakes, to be run at Montreal, is $1,500. All the others are of tbe uniform value ol $1,000 each. The racing on this circuit was exceptionally good last year, aud it is proposed to make it better in every way this season. Arrangements have been made by which the horses par- ticipating in these meetings will be transported from one place to the other by a special train at lower rates than ever before charged for the same service. But a few hours are required for any of the trips and the horses are unloaded directly at the tracks. Highland I Park, Detroit, offers track, water, stabling and the use of good cabins free from April 1st to all those racing horses on the Northern Circuit. The full particulars j and conditions of these stakes are given in our adver- [ tising columns to-day, and we call the attention of Cali- fornia horsemen to them, assuring them of fair and good treatment should they make up their minds to race through the north this year. A HEAVY TAXPAYER, who resides in one of the interior counties of California, remarked the other day that while he was not a stock breeder nor an exhibitor at any of the district fairs, he favored them on the broad proposition that they were of much more actual benefit to the State than they cost. He instanced the county where he resides for proof of his assertion, and said it ",ould be easily shown by the figures of the assessor that the State had lost in tax money during the years the appropriation for fairs had been with held, twice as much as the appropriation amounted to. In the assessed value of harness horses alone there had been a falling off of over fifty per cent, and this was no small item, although only one of many. Since the subject has been thoroughly discussed and considered by the tax- payers of the interior counties there has been an almost universal demand for the restoration of the appropria- j tions. Every district fair encourages the production of wealth, and the improvement of live stock and every product of the farm and workshop. Directum Kelly's Owner Here. THE FUTURE OF PALO ALTO has recently been the subject of a great deal of speculation on the part of some of the writers for the San Francisco papers. We can state on the authority of Superintendent F. W. Covey, of that celebrated farm, that the trotting depart- ment will be sontinued as it is, and it is confidently ex- pected many more fast performers and race winners will be bred there. Mr. Covey has promised to write for our columns an article on the future of this great farm, which will appear shortly and we know will be read with great interest by horsemen and others all over the country. A SPECIAL CONGRESS of the National Trotting Association has been called by President P. P. Johnston to meet at Murray Hill Hotel, New Y'ork City, to take action on the changes in the rules adopted at the last Congress, one of which was to go into effect this year. The rule against hopples is the one that has met with such opposition that the special Congress is necessary That rules should be enforced strictly and impartially or else repealed, is the opinion of all connected with the organization, and that it is better to repeal an obnoxious rule than to allow it to remain and not be strictly observed. President Johnston's letter is as follows: L}Xi>GTON, Kv , February 4, 1899. To the Members ol The National Trotting Association : At a special meeting of the Board of Review, held April 11, 1898, the President was authorized if it should there- after appear to his satisfaction that the continued enforce- ment of any one of the rule? passed by the last Congress would be hurtful to the trotting interest, to call a special Congress to take action as it might deem needful and proper James Butler Esq., the millionaire grccer of New York, and ofvner of East View Farm, where he has placed Direct, 2:05J, Klatawah, 2:05}, Directum Kelly, 2:08}, Gaylon, 2:10J, and other great stallions with a grand collection of broodmares, has been visiting in California during the past week. In company with Thoe. Keating, he paid a visit to Oakwocd Park Farm one day, but spent the most of his time at Fleasanton, where be was surprised and delighted at the showing being made by the sons and daughters of Direct owned and being trained in that vicinity. Mr. Butler is a most pleasing gentleman to meet, a thor- ough horseman, and can discover the good and the weak points in a horse as quickly ps any person. He is the owner of an immense fortune, every dollar of ^hich he made in legitimate business, being at the present time the proprietor of 88 grocery stores in New York city. He has founded one of the greatest breeding farms in the United Slates at East View and it is his ambition to breed trotters and pacers that can go out each year and win the largest and most important stakes and purses and get the champion records. He accom- panies bis stable of horses through tbe Grand Circuit as a recreation from business cares, and finds in the grand sport there furnished much pleasure. John Kelley, so well knofvn to Californians as the driver of Directum when that stallion made the world's record, has charge of Mr. Butler's horses, and has handled them with great success. His cam- paign with Directum Kelly, 2:08} , is known to all the readers of this paper. Mr. Butler purchased Klatawah, 2:05}, at the Fasig sale last December, paying $7,000 for the son of Steinway and Katie G. In company with Mr. Butler, T. E. Keating and Chas. F. Kapp, of this city, we visited Alameda last Wednesday to take a look at I Direct, 2:13, the four-year-old owned by Mr. Kapp and trained and driven to his record ss a three- vear-old last year by J. M. Nelson. Mr. Butler and Mr. Keating were very much pleased with this very handsome son of Direct, and looked him over very carefully. 1 Direct made his record in hopples and both Mr. Butler and Mr. Keating gave the opinion that he would go very fast if trained to go without the straps. Wednesday evening Messrs. Butler and Keating left for Los Angeles where they intended to spend a day or so before Mr. Butler left for the East. He expressed himself as charmed with California and its climate and stated that he would return here next winter if possible and make a longer stay. We would like to icduce him to buy a farm and locate a breeding establishment here. Such men as be are a valu- able acquisition to any community. Rev. a. FAiRBtiEN of the New Y'ork Slock Exchange has applied to Vice-President David Bonner of the National Trotting Association for an export certificate or passport for Cecil M., 2.17J. She is to be shipped to Russia and cam- paigned there this year. Tbe mare is eight years old. Her sire. Sea King, was by Lord Russell, the brother to Maud 8 , 2:08J, and her dam was by Geo. E. F. Beale's old trotting sire Prince Orloff. Mr. Falrborn has sent a number of trotters to Russia, Muta Wilkes, 2:11, and Nominee, 2:17}, among the rest. FEBEnAET 18, 1899] ^ije ^veeitev mil* ^poxtxmccn* 101 Sulky Notes. Clay 8 , 2:14, will make the seison of 1S99 at Petalama. Denvee will hang up $40,000 for a tea day meetiog in Jnae. UscLE Geoege Fuller has a three-year contract with the Kuseiane. F tANK Walker is id favor of the professional jadge and two in three heats. A green colt by Direct worked a qnarter in 33 seconds at Pieasanton last Tuesday. Mb. J. Latng, of this city, has sold to J. B. Tverion, the mire Euby, by IrviDgton. The roles of the Niliooal Association will be enforced by the new Empire City Club. Cleveland may arrange a r£C3 in which Star Pointer and Joe Patcben can be eeec. Geohge Davis, of Pieasanton, Cal., has two foar-year- old sons of Direct, 2:05A, for sale — ne a geldlog, the otbfr a Btallioc. Both are black in color, have already shown great speed, though oolj j[jst broken to harness. They can be seen at the Pieasanton track any day. This is the way an exchange pats i<: "Scott Qaiolin will try to content himself with the runners for Ibe present sea- son, and should he meet with the success his friends hope he will may not return to the harness brigade for some time to come." Tbis looks to us like what the French would call a double entente. The five-year-old by Eroe, out of Franceses, b^ Almont that was sent to Pieasanton for Mr. Keating to nainl had to he returned to its owner. Too much work had made the olt sore and sti^'and he was in no condition to besio putting in shape for a summer campaign. With a year's rest be ought to be a good one for the green classes of 1900. Matinee racing at the speedway in Golden Gate P.irk this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Klamath will be taken Eist again this year. He is now being worked at Los Angeles. EoAD hcrees handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * An exchange says that if Chehalis, 2:04}, learns to go without hopples all the hopple factories of the country may as well shut up shop- The bay pacing m%re Clara H., sound and all righl, and a great prospect for 1899. is for sale or Ifase to a responsible parly. See advertisement. M. H. Goodwin owns and drives the fastest pacing team in Philadelphia, in Bright Light, 2:08}, by DarkDight, and Bellewood A., 2:07i, by Bow Bells. Me. Eudolph Spbeckels thicks his little mare Annie Eooney. 2:17, by Straihway, is good enoush to send East with Thos. Keating. She certainly has a world of speed. Mb. Tyleb Beach, well known to the traveling public as builder and for many years proprietor of the 8i. James Hotel of San Jose, was 'n the city this week Mr. Beach has a very haodsome four-year-old colt by Boodle, 2:12^, out of a mare by Almoon, son of Algona. that is said bv all who have seen him to be one of the handsomest horses in Santa Clara county. Direct, 2:08i, do-s not pace any more, bat takes all his eserciHe on a irnt and has been driven a half on the Risl View Farm in 1:05J He took his three-year-old trotting record of 2:18} with the heaviest of shoes and toeweights, hut went light when be shifted to the lateral gait. Mr. Butler says be can trot a 2:10 gait now barefooted. He is a wonderful little horse. Fkom the grand stand at Empire City Park the view will be inexpressibly beautiful, the eye covering an expanse of vale and woodland to Long Island Sound oi the east, while the western perspective is the majestic palisades of the grand old Hudson. During the hot days of summer the grcuods are swept by ocean breezes, and a mor.i comfortable, inviting spot cannot be found on the continent. Mr. R. H. Sprague, who owns a breeding farm in Sonoma county, has recently sert to the farm from New York, the hackney stallion Manchester, a very handsome dark hay tiorsB sired by Lord Derby II , dam Misfire, by Candidate. Manchester^won first prize at the New York Horee Show as a yearling. Mr. Sprsgue has quite a cum- her of trotting bred mares that he will mate with Manchester in the hope of getting good carriage and park horses. It is said that Lady of the Manor, 2:07J. and Cloud If voq are thinking of getting a new track harness this Pjiu'er, brother to Star Pointer, will be the only pacers in I J^fJ^^^P i° i° ,„?_?f°!A!'„^?> »^_^?1 ,?_.u„!V^il!°^ the Village Farm string under Ed Geers the coming season The dates for the Dabnque, la , meeting have been changed faom August 2131-26. h to August 28th to September 2d, owing to a meeting at Mystic Park, Boston, on the same date. Gen. Johk Tuhnee left last Thursday for Chicago, but will return in a week or two. He is not having an easy time getting the class of horses he wants for the eastern market. Geo. Berry returned from a trip to Pieasanton the other day and says Chris Peterson, 2:13}, is the horse that can trot rings around Ihem all up in the great little horse center of the State. Tom Marsh is jogging Betooica, 2:10}, Idolita, 2:21}, Tom Boy, 2:12|, Kilda, 2:16}, a three-vear-old trotting sister to Klatawah, 2:05J, and about thirty others on the snow at Portsmouth, N, H. EoBT. Brown, the well known Petaluma horpeman, has been in the city this week. Mr. Brown believes that a gooJ meeting can be hpld in Petaluma this year if the district fair appropriations are restored. It is said that the time of 2:19} made by Lottie P. in the free-for-all on tbe ice at Saranac Lake recently broke the world's record for a rpg'ilation ice track. Since then Ole Hatch has paced in 2:18i on the ice. Who Is She, 2:25. the promising daughter of Nutwood Wilkes belonging tj Martin Carter of Irvington. died a few davs ago. She was a very promising young mare, and great things were expected of her this year. Altamont, sire of Chehalis, 2:04}, and one of but three horses that have sired six in the 2:10 list, will make the season of 1889 at Alameda Race TracK at J75. Mr. J. M. Nelson will have the boree in his charge. Alix. Beown, of Walnnt Grove, Sacrampnto county, will have a string of trotters and pacers on the California circuit this year. One of tbem. Sable Frances, 2:17}. is destined to be well inside the 2:10 list ere the races of this century are over. A Fbencs Percheron stallion that has taken five prem- iums at State Fairs, and holds the State record at a mile walking and pulling a ton, is for sale. He is a splendid ani- mal and his celts bring good prices. Read tbe advertisement in this issue. The races of the Golden Gate Park Driving Association will come oflf to-day over the ppeedway in tbe park. There are three contests on tbe card and some rare sport is ex- pected. As it costs nothing to ;see thesa racea there is cer- tain to be a good attendance. The first of the 1899 brood of Aitells appeared at Warren Park, Terre Haute, Ind., on the 18tb of January. It is a handsome bay fillv with a liitle snip, bv Aztell, out of Myra, by Electioneer. Between 15 and 20 head of the get of Ibis celebrated sire will be eold at the Fleming sale. this cttr, and look at that special MocQtt leather harness he is cfiTering at $40. It is one of the best and most thoroughly finished piece of workmanship that we have seen lately. Mr. O'Kane has also every description of horse clothing, mpdicine°, liniments, etc., as weil as a complete assortment of horse boots and makes them to order on short notice. The grandstand at Empire City Park will be 100 feet hack from the track, to which the groiind will slope gemly, and be covered with a velvety green turf. The stand will front to the south, but it will be so arranged as to shield its occu- pants from the sun while permitting a free circulation of air and perfect ventilation. Underneath, and completely out of sight and hearing of occupants of the stand, will he the pool selling apartments, the kitchen, dining tables, buffet, etc. The announcement that Charles E. Green is to sell out the historic race track at Lexington, Ky., has led some people to the erroneous conclusion that the track in question is the trotting race track owned and operated by the Ken- lucky Horse Breeders' Association. The defunct track is one on which the running races were long held; the pro- moters of the Lexington trotting track are very much alive. Their track and grounds nre in excellent shape and they still give the greatest meeting of the year. One of the greatest prospects in California at the present time is the bay mare Psyche, by Cupid, out of Gracie S., 2:22. the dam of Dione, 2.09}. This is a green mare and has been in Tom Keating's hands but a few weeks. List Tuesday she trotted a workout in 2:18 over the Pieasanton track and could have gone faster. Mr. James Butler, the New York millionaire horseman, was present and saw the performance aid was consequently very much taken with tbe grand-daughier of Sidney. Psyche looks like Dione, but is a much larger and stouter built mare in every way. In round numbers there were about 3 000 trotters and pacers that made new records of 2:30 or better during 1S98. or that reduced their records. They are the get of over 1500 stallions. But rearly one-half of these stallions were sired by 51 horses. Of this list Nutwood stands at the head being fpprepented by 66 pons; next is George Wilkes with 58; then Electioneer and Onward with 49 each. Hambletonian, who until within a few years has always stood at the head of the list, has dropped back to the 5th place with 38. and as he has but few living sons will soon drop out altogether. From all indications more attention will be paid to fast double teams the comioe season than for some years Gen- tlemen drivers of New York are looking after pairs that give promise of great speed, and some corkers will he put together htfire spring. Talk is already rife of a great double team race next season between Floree and Cephas, and The Abbott and Battleton. Several of the leading deal- els of this city have commissions to keep their eyes open for fast pairs. As soon as the roads are better the fast R'fie and Cassplton are to be hooked together and given a trial. They should make j'lst about as slick a pair as can be scared out of the woods. Ed de Cernea left yeoterday afternoon with two pockets of his pantaloons full of new hundred dollar hills, to look at a team somewhere in the neighborhood of Bingharop'on This team in paid to be able to crack o3 a mile around 2:20. and if that h found to he true, they will probablv be brooght *o New York as the property of a prom- inent Speedway enthusiast. Double teams will be in it next seaaon.— N. Y. Telegraph. There is a filly at Santa Ros^ Stock Farm, coming two years old, by Beau Brummel, 2:'l6i. and cut of Carloita Wilkes, by Cbarlev Wilke?, that is one of the sweetest going pacers ever seen for one of her sgs. Frank Turner, super- intendent jf tbe farm, believes she will h^ '"7 faflt. Reau Brummel is by Wildout, son of Woodbat. 2;16}, and Wild- flower, bv Electioneer, and his dam, N^lti^ Benton, bv General Benton, has produced four with records below 2:30. TROTriSG horse breeders have beeo wedded to th6 thcorv that inbreeding enhances the chance of producing spefed eyi='r since the diys of Goldsmith Maid, 2;14, whose sire wa= a* grandson cf Treadwell's Abdillah and whose dam was z daoghtprof that horse. Niocv Hanks, 2:04, Aller on, 2:09}, ' and many other record breakers have resulted frtm this practice of doubling up the blood of some great sire. N. W. Hubingei's roan mare Margaret, 2:13^, is a notable examp'e of close inbreeding, having for her sire Eagle Bird, 2:il, that was by a son of fTeorge Wllkep, cut of a daughter of George Wilkes, while the dim of Margiral wa^ g it bv aa- other son of George Wilke.". Mont Leaf, 2:27-\, one of the 2:30 trotters of 1898, is by Gold Leaf, 2:16^. whose da a was bv Nfw York. His second dam was by Metrop ills, a eon of New Y'ork, and his third dam was by New York. On Wednesday afcerooon Mr. Robert Bonner had Praytell led out on the fl )or of the stable in WeU 56th street, and said: "Look at his ankles. No puQi there Yjur friend, Nathan Straus, would not have been afraid to hid on him had he gone into tbe sale ring a(t free from blemish as he is to-day." The right kind of shoeing has greatly improved the appearance of Pravtell. The leas are as clean as a hoocd's tooth and the step is firm and elas'ic. Tbe chestnut gelding stands 16.1 and carries no superfijous fiish. He is strong, sinewy and racing built, and as he has repaatedly trotted quarters in better than 30 seconds, we see no reason, now that be has been relieved of the strain imp3sed bv lorg toes, wbv he should not carrv his unq'iestioned speed for a mile. He is seven years old, with a mark of 2:09A, is perfect in dis- position, and we shall be greatly disappointed if be does not follow tbe example of Maud S , after her purchase from Mr. Vanderbilt by Mr. Bonner, and- reduce his record several seconds. — Turf, Field and Farm. "The champion lorg-distance horseback rider ct the world resides near Allensviile," siys tbe Elktown, Ky., Times. "For 20 years 1 have kept the record. He is a prominent farmer. livirg three acd a half miles from this place, and owns anoiher farm a mile and three-quarters from where he resides Every morning bright and early be rides to the back of tbe farm where he reside!), a distance of one mile, and returns, making two miles. Then he goes to his other farm, a distance of one mile and three quarters, and returns, masing three and one-half mile?. Then b comes to Allensviile, a distance of three and one-half miles, and returns, making seven miles. That makes 12^ miles he rides every mornirg. In tbe afternoon be makes the same trips. After supper he goes to Allenss'ille and returns home, mak- ing in all 36 miles a dav. He does this every dav in the year, making 11,680 miles a year. He travels at least 720 miles a year fishing and hnnting, making a gracd total of 12,400 miles a year. He has done this steadily for 20 years, making in all 248,000 miles- He travels every two years a distance equal to the circumference of the earth, so if he had kept a straight course for the past 20 years he would have been around the world 10 limes. He is likely to keep this up for 20 years longer." Fred A. Cbase and W. W. Mendenhall have succeeded to the business cf Killip & Co., the well known firm that for so many years has been engaged in live stock auctioneering. J. M. Killip died a year and a half ago, and in January Chas. M Chase passed awav. Tbe surviving member of the firm, Edwio F. Smith cf Sacramento, not having the time necessary to devote to the business has disposed of his inter- est, and Messrs. Fred H. Chase and W. W. Mendenhall will conduct it in the future. Mr Chsse is a young man well known to all who have had dealings with the firm during the past six or seven years He i^ a nephew of the lamented Chas. M. Chase, and has a thorough knowledge of all the details of the business. Mr. Mendenhall is a young man whose acquaintance with live stock breeders throughout the State is very extensive, he having for vears been ideniifipd with horse interests. His knowledge of California harness and thoroughbred hordes and his acquaintance with owners and breeders will mske him a valuable acquisition to the firm. The salesvard at the corner of Van Ness avenue and Market street will he retained and improved in many ways. Ttefirm will do a horse brokerage business in addition to regular auction sales. They will keep themselves in touch wirh buyers and sellers and tbe requirements of the market, and invite correspondence from those wishing to buy or sell. Iheircffice will remain for some time at the old stand. No. 11 Montgomery street. Ed Geeb^, prolably much against bis will (for it is no secret that be prefers the sanoy South for winter training). IS hard at work at Village Farm on every available oppor- tuoity joggiog the candidates for the Hamlin stable next season. Among the hordes he is jogging is that great young stallion Dare Devil (4) 2:09^, now six years old. This son of Mamhrino Kirg was raced in his four-year-old form, but was kept in the stud the past season, and given an oppor- Inniev such as is arcorded but few ttallions. The greatest mares on Village Farm — and that means the best in the country — were bred to him, and if he does not prove a great sire theoretical or scientific breedlog is hut a dream. An- other great horse Geers will campaign after being in tbe stud is the black stallion Heir-at-Law, pacing record, 2;0.'i3t trot ting record, 2:12. He is a great sire as welt as a great race- horse and Horsemen have wondered why the proprietors of Village Farm do not keep him in the stud. Battleton (4), 2:09|, and The Abbot, 2:08, are beiog touted as the coming champions, and t^^e pair may set a low mark as a learn in addition to proving winners in tbeir class. The Abbott is slated for a record cinse to 2:04. and a parly in close touch with Village Farm aSTairs predicts that the team will trot be- low 2:10. The Abbot will be entered in the free for all ard 2:0*^ trots, and will jieet his old opponents in better shape, barring accidents, than e^er before in his life. Battleton will he stalled in the 2:10 clashes, hot will have a hard proposition (o solve in Cresceus, 2:093, and his former stable companion, Tommy Britten, 2:09}, to say nothing of aeverftl others. 102 ettr^ ^r^^&ev' mttr gpjctttitntixn* [Febeuaby 18, 1899 NOMAD GOBS TO PALO ALTO. Will Be Bred to Some of the Greatest Matrons on the Farm. P^lo Alto Stock- Farm has leased for the seaaoD of 1^99 the etalliofl Nomad, by Wildidle, dam imp. Amelia, (dam of Pictou, Riofax, Aurelia II., Leland, Vivace, Bohemian Lass, and imp. Janet N , dam of Creecendo, Bellicoeo, and Wandering Nuo). by Lowlandec The racing career of Nomad is a remarkable one, having started aeventy-five times, was 6rst twenty-two limes, second iwenty-four, third ten, and unplaced nineteen times, being inside the money fi/tf-3ix times, and placing to his credit $31,650, As a two-year-old he won the Harlem Slakes, five and one-half furlongs, 118 lbs., in 1:09^ the Zephyr Stakes, three-quarter mile, 120 lbs., in 115, the Anticipaiion Stakes, three-quarters mile, 121 lbs,, in 1:13. Inhie three-year-old form he started thirty-five times, won tfairteeo, second eleven, third seven, and unplaced but four times. Ae ran five-eighth mile, 106 lbs., in 0:50|, woo the Seabreez?, Ujiod Handicap, and Williamsbridge Handicap, the latter one and five sixteenth mi'es, 119 lbs. up, in 2:15' which at that time was the record. He ran Dr. Hasbrouck to a head in the Bronxton Stakes, one mile in 1:39|. His racing record shows that he was a consistent per- former; he cojftbined both speed and gameness, and for weight he had no objecLioo. Capt. Tom Merry says he was a ^ood horse and never beatpn except by the cracks of his day. The fast fiUy Tolucca of 1898 is a strong argument in favor of Nomad as a sire and with the rare opportunities he will have at Palo Alto, the son of the great race horse Wild- idle, and the great producing mare imp. Amelia, should pro- duce stake winners. The mares selected for Nomad are imp. Flirt, by Hermit; imp. Cornelia, by Isonomy; imp. Gorgo, by Isonomj; imp. Music, by Prince Charlie; imp. Petroleuse, by Plebian; imp. Queen Bess, by Strathconan; Phcebe Anderson, by Monday; imp. Amalia, by Salvator: Charm, by imp. Cheviot; Miss Rowett, by Hyder AH; imp. Oaida, by Foxhall, and other producers at the farm. Arrangements have been made to breed six mare? to St. Carlo; the selection, imp. Fairy Kose, imp. Amelia, imp. Rosetta, Flirtation, Fidelia, and Faustine. Eio Alto. News From the Antipodes. At the Australian Jockey Club's summer meeting the High-weight Handicap was won by the Wellington Park bred Astronomer, by Castor, dam Frailty. He cut out the mile,, with 9.1 up, in 1:48. A field of sixteen started. According to accounts received, the Chinese jockey, Ah Sam, riding at meetings in the northern districts of Victoria, is a veritable Tod Sloan. During the holiday meetings a^ Tambo Valley and Omeo, Ah Sam had three mounts at Tambo Valley — one on the flat and two over hurdles — and rod^ the winner in each case. Omeo proved an eveo more lucrative field for Ah Sam, who, by the way, has blossomed into a horse owner despite the regulation of the V. R. C, as out of seven rides he was first three times, second three times and third once. The once famous New South Wales race horse, Willeroo, died recently at Ryde, near Sydney. He was a great favor- ite wi h his trainer, W. Eelsx who, at the end of the horse's racing career, gave him to a friend to use as a hack. Willeroo has been used fortbat purpose for the last seven years. Dur- ing hie long racing career Willeroo won a number of good races, principally in New South Wales. In 1887 he won the Birthday Cup at Randwick, such good horses as Ring- master (who afterwards went to England) and Fernandez filling the places. New Zealand has often been credited with producing the best cross country horses in Australia, but they have in Victoria ja-Nt now a horse that seems to be a bit out of the common. His name is Nilos, and on Boxing Day at Caul- field, he mn second in the steeeplechase with the thumping load of 14 at 10 lt>. on his back. The winner was Leeway who carried 10 si 4 lb., or 62 lb. less than the second horse. Leeway was favorite and Nilus second favorite in a field of ten starters. The otxt weight to Nilus was Songster, 11 st 7 lb, and while Nilus must be regarded as a good horse, it is quite evident that the others must be commoners. "The Musket mares in the Tucka Tucba stud having proved succeBsful when mated with Gczo has led Mr. J. R. Smith to purchase another, with which he hopes to produce another Qrafter or Gaulus, and recently (says ^he Daily Telegraph) he became the owner of Fisher Girl, who was foaled in New Zaaland in 1883, and got by Musket from Fanny Fisher, by Fisherman from Ccquette (imp.) by Launcelot." Had Mr. Jack Smith been in New Zsaland at the time of the Motu Korea sale it is pretty certain that he would never have allowed Tamora and Torment to go at the price they did. They seem to have been the bargain of the late sales, and it woald have paid any speculator to have bought them for the purpose of taking them over to Australia to re-sell them. A cable from Sydney conveys the intelligence that Rich- ard Craven is dead. The deceased gentleman was well known all over the Australian colonies, particularly in sport- ing circles, and was reputedly very wealthy. Like the Hon. Hugh Mosman, Mr. Dick Craven was closely identified with the mining industry in Qieensland, and mids a lot of money out of the Kelly Qaeen'a Block and Brilliant mines in that famously rich district, Charters Towers. A few years ago the deceased left Qieenslaod for New South Wales, and settled down at Richmond, on the Hawkesbury River, where he established a well appointed home for the thoroughbred. A large number of horses have raced in Mr. Craven's colors, but not with conspicuous success. At the time of his death Mr. Craven was the owner of Oceanic, a half sister of- New- haven's, and other horses that have carried his colors were the New Zjalaod bred Royal Rose, Gauleon (the fall brother to The Grafter and Gaulus), and Woodlark, who ran into place in one of the important events and Randwick. The deceased was a liberal and genuine supporter of the sport. He has not been in the best of health for some time, hut our late Sydney files reported that his condition had recently very much improved. There is no doubt that Moltiform is one of the greatest horses that New Z3aland has produced. We are not going to say that he is better than Carbine, Trenton, and a number of others, but the more that is seen of him the more im- pressed is the observer that he has never yet, when well, been at his top when passing the post. Every good judge who sees him is impressed with him, and it is therefore noi surprising to find the "dpecial Commissioner" of the Sports- man, who saw Multiform at EUerslie, speaking of him tbuf-: Muliiform is one of the most muscular horses I have evei had the pleasure of scanning. Muscle stands out in bosset- all over the bay horse — forearms, neck, loins, quarters and thighs, nearly down to the hocks, and he is very thiol' through the haunch. Such p^wer and quality are seldom seen embodied in one animal. I can well believe Masoci when he says the son of Hotchkiss is one of the best, if not the very best, horses he has trained, and the former mentor of Maxim has had some pretty good ones through bis hands. "I suppose, like most of our champions. Multiform will eventually find his way to Eogland?" I queried, but Mason does not think Mr. Stead will be tempted to part with Multi- form, and I was pleased to hear it, A horse bred like Multi- form, and with his conformation aod deeds as further recom- mendation, should be worth any money as a sire. "1 see nothing wrong in racing or in be ting, as long as a man does not go beyond the bounds, and does not spend that which he should keep for his wife and children, or does not rob bis employer, or something of that sort; so long as he breaks no laws, human or divine, I do not object That is my opinion. That ii what I think and believe, though many do not agree with me." — Archbishop O'Reilly, in giving evidence brfore the Aged Poor Commission in Ade- laide last December. ♦ WESTERN RA.OINa. There Will Be No Meeting at Lexington and Probably at Otiher Tracks. [S. B. Weems Id N. Y. Telegraph.] Lexington, Ky., Feb. 9. — So far from improving, the racing situation in the West seems to be continually growing worse, and it is all due, so the people most interested say, to syndicate bookmaking. When in Louisiana 1 talked with a number of gentlemen in a position to speak intelligently on the subject, and the general opinion as voiced by them was that except on two or three tracks Western racing b&a fallen into despsra'e straits. "In many respects," said one cf these men, "syndicate batting has (desirable features. Under present conditions it would be impossible to give meetings on most of our West- ern tracks without it, because with 'free-for-all* betting not enough books could be induced to go on to pay running ex- penses. Of course, it is a certainty that prices are bound to be shaded to some extent nnder the syndicate plan. But the newspapers make it worse than it really is. The system is wrong in principle, and the newspapers 'roast' it so unmerci* fully that many of the better element which formerly pat- ronized the races now remain away." Such information as I gathered in Louisville was to the eflFect that it was very doubtful whether there would be any racing at all at Oakley this year, the meeting there last year having proved a failure financially. There will be no meet- ing at Lexiogton. In fact, it is very probable that racing at this point will be a dead issue for many years to come. There is not sufficient population here to support racing, and a meeting cannot be given here with any prospect of success without clear dates. With Lexington out of the ffay and Oakley's gates very likely closed, there will be a decided im- provement in the situation, as that will mean fewer meetings. The West has had too much racing of late years, and the hard times, too, has affected the sport. Memphis, Louisville, Nashville and Latonia should all have fairly successful spring meetings, but bsyood that the prospect is not as encouragiog as it might be. If the leading men prominently identified with racing and breeding in the West could hit upon some plan to restrict the meetings, give fewer of them, have them of shorter druation and do away with ayndicute booking, there wonid be more than a ray of hope for thoroughbred sport here. But that is just exactly what they appear to be unable to do, and in any event, generally speaking, it will require years under the best management to overcome the evil which the syndicate books have already done. Here at Lexington, ihe centre of the breeding industry, it is not difficult to discern that the hopes and- aspirations of the horse loving community all point to the East. They look upon the East as the home of racing, as the only section of the country where really high class sport flourishes, and where it is carefully and conservatively managed. With the conditions in the West such as I have described, the con- tinued success of Eistern racing means much tu the breeders here. It means fair average values for thoroughbred stock and a New York market which will enable them to condact breeding farms on a reasonable margin of profit. I have talked with pretty nearly every breeder of conse- quence within a radius of twenty miles of Lexington, and I tind this feeling of dependence upon Eastern racing to be general among them. Tbeir interest in Eastern racing is, too, much keeLer and much more acute than one might imagine without knowing all the circumstances of the situa- tion here. It is a case of dollars aad cents with ihem as well as of sentiment. There is scarcely a detail of racing management as relating to the East that does not concern the breeders of this section and interest them to probably a greater degree than the majority o( turfmen about New York, As a natural ouigrowth of this feeling of dependence on the East, I have noted during my stay here a verv marked undercurrent of sentiment that it might redound to the ad- vantage of the turf were the Blue Grass region represented in some adequate manner in the management of Eastern racing. I can scarcely say that any suggestion to that eflect has been made to me, but it is not hard to discern that such action on the part of the Jockey Club would be accepted here as a very graceful compliment indeed. Considering the matter from all points of view there is little doubt but that such a move on the part of the Jockey Club would, in point of fact, tend to strengthen Eastern rac- ing. The prominent breeders here have a very live, real and tangible interest in the sport. Many of them, such for example, as Colonel Milton Young, Colonel E. F, Clay, Major Carson, H. P. Headley, etc., not only stand high in this community and throughout Kentucky, but are men of wide experience in racing matters, and in whom the race- going public of New York would have confidence. Colonel Y" "ung and Colonel Clay have each served as presiding officer of theTurf Congress. They are both men of broad and liberal views, and ls a racing steward either of them would be a vast improvement upon some of the gentlemen who have hitherto served in that capacity on the metropoli- tan tracks. But in any event, whether or not the powers that be look to this section for official material, it is certain that Eastern racing is bound to receive loyal support from the Kentucky breeders. As intimated above, Western racing is at a low ebb, with no clear prospect for much immedi&te betterment. From the Western point of view, therefore, the East may well be regarded as the rightful home of thoroughbred eport in America. l-IllllllllllllllIltllllL-llllllllllll. = Your stable is not complete without Quiun's i I Ointment. An infallible cure for aU-ordi- ] nary horse afSictions. FoUow the example | set by the leading horsemen of the "world and i i your stable shelf -will always hold a bottle of ] Qninn's Ointmen = A. L, Thomas, Sapt. Canton Fnrm, Joliet, 111., remarl^s, ^ £ "I enclose yon amoant foreii bottles of Quinn's Ointment, a. c Aiter one year's trial mast confess it does all yon claim for ^ E it." For Cnxbs, Splints, Spavins, Windpaffs or Bi]ui;bes, K I Price $1.50. I I '^old by all Druggists or sent by Y z m;^il. W I W. B. EDDY & CO., Whitehall, N. Y. ^ '■itTT#iminmnTTnimiiiminiimill!lllliiirillllllllllirS^WW^WWWWWWWWWWWfff services. Ed Latonia's dates are May 23d to Jane 24th, twenty-nine days in all, and it will be one of the best meelLngd in the west. J. H. McCoBMiCK has nearly given up all thought of the horses and is very busy in real estate operations in New York. FoBTs of the get of imp Sir Modred won a total of $42,935 last year. Briar Sweet, a three-year-old filly, won $12,250. 'OsTLEB Joe is having trouble with his legs and Randell thinks it unlikely that the old horse will be gotten to a race for some weeks yet. W. D. Ramdell is going to take a string of horses to New York next summer. Oilier Joe and Montana will likely be In the bunch. FiFXX-TWO of the get of Sir Dixon won a total of $33,617 last season. The two-year-old Alpin was the largest winner, $'^4,650 being to bis credit. Febrieb seems to have gotten to his old form; Tuesday he won handily from sach sprinters as Joe UUmao, Imperi- ous and Orion. This is one of tbe few instances of a horse being put over the sticks and still retaining his speed. Fer- rier, when good, is a horse of no little class and should take some beating from now on. The patrons of the Oakland track will be famished the re- salts from a new electric annooacer that has jast been pat in place and will be readv to operate on Monday, It came here all the way from Oakley, and cost tbe managers of that track aboQt $1,500. The numbers are very large and can be seen for an eighth of a mile. BANlsoCKBaRN and Salvable, two of the best horses be- longing to Pat DoDne who were fired the early part of the winter, are doing nicely and will he raced this summer. Salvable started in California in 1396 and '97, winning a dozen races or so, and is a game and consistent race horse. He is by the great Salvalor — Lydia. Gray, the lightweight jockey, has been engaged to di the riding for Mr. Fink'd stable; be had his first moant on Booita in the foortb race Friday. Bamboulia, who ran second in the two-year-old race at Ingleside Saturday is the firat of the get of Mr. Spreckels' stallion, Paryear D., to start. Nkw 0BI.EAN3 will have to give up her claims as a local- ity for winter racing. The races had to be postponed the other day on account of tbe freezing weather. Joe Pigoott is having considerable trouble in keeping his weight down. He can seldom ride at less than 111 pounds and has a strong tendency lo take on more flesh. Stbokgoli is one of the worst aclors at the post that race- goers have seen for some time ard Tuesday be narrowly escaped causing a serious accident by dashing blindly across the track, ranoing full into Balisla, nearlv tbiowing both horses to the ground. Pereer, who recently purchased the animal, certainly got fifteen hundred dollars' worth of tem- per, if nothing else. The Saratoga Racing Association contemplate quite a number of improvements, particalarly on the Horse Haven part of their property, where several of tbe older stables will be pulled down. A nicely graded avenue will be made through the pine trees and great improvements made in a sanitary way, eo that this popular recuperative resort is likely to become more popular than ever with horsemen. BsLiiE OF Mempbis, bay filly, 4, by imp. Siddartba, dam Silver Bangle, by Brucp, ran seven furlongs at N^ew Orleans on January 26. b in 1:26|, making a new track record. It is romored about New York that the starting at Wash- ington and Morris Park will be done bv Mr. Mars Cassidy, and that Mr. Matt Byrnes will hold the fl'^g at Saratoga. Sardine is the first of the get of imported Bassetlaw to score a winning bracket. Sardine comes by speed legimately as she is a half-sister to Sardonic and another gojd one. The good race mare Won't Diuce is deid This is a serious loss to Ed Corrigan, as the mare showed excellent form last season, finishing closs up in the Burns handicap. Mb. R. W. Walden has sold to Mr. Jacob Pincus the chestnut colt Guillematt (3), by imp. Gold Finch, dam Cachuca, and tbe coU was sbipped lo England on Feb, 4fb. Charles Boots has at Ingleside track four two-year-olds by Tiger, son of Three Cheers and Ricardo by Stratford. Tiger was formerly owned by George Rose, and raced in his colors here on the local tracks first as a two year old in 1894 He was a fast colt and won all his races bat one, bat broke down and was presented to Mr. Boots who wiabed to mate him with some of his mares. These two-year-olds are the first of his progeny. Mb. Bruce Seaton, an English gentleman, has been looking over the thoroughbred farms in California during the past week. He took in the Los Angeles Horse Show, and arrived in San Francisco last Monday. He visited Ken- tucky on the way out from New York and purchased nine fillies from Col. Milton Young, of McGratbiana. He was much taken with some of the youngsters at Belle Meade and will very likely purchase a few on his return trip. The weights are out for the Lincolnshire handicap and the City and Suburban handicap, two early events of EoeHsb racing. In tbe Lincolnshire Lord William Berpsford's Sandia has third top weight. In tbe City and Suburbin handicap, tbe Australian horse Aurnm has top^ weight of 126 pounds, with the Australian Newhaven and Beresford'e Sandia next on (he list with 122 ponnds. The following dates have been set for the two-year old slakes given by the California Jockey Club : Saturday, jMarch 4th, $1 GOO, the Racing Stakes, four furloogf; Mondav, March 20th, $1,000, tbe Flving i^tikes (fillies^ four furlonge; Tburs- dav, March 23d, $1,250, Tbe Walerbouse stakes, fear and a half furlongF; Thursday. March 30'.h, $1,250. tbe General Arthur Cigar Ptikes. four aod a half furlong=; Thureday, April 20Lb, J200, The G«^hhard Stakes, Faturitv cou'-se; Monday, April 24th, $1,500, the Candelaria Handicap, five furlongs. The Careen Appeal in noticing the presence of Colonel Jack Chinn, the Kentucky horseman, telle this fanny story. He was once tsked to take the stamp in the district where there were a ereat many colored wgricultoralists. He was told that hia talks were entertaining the people, but his failure to touch on the financial question was being adversely commented upon. Chinn said that he was not posted very well on national finance, and the committee told bim that he had "better get posted very quick." That night while talking, a tall negro ar03e and said : "This all very well, Massa Chinn, but what we want to hear is something about tbe financial issuea." The orator was equal to tbe emergency: "Thai's easy enough. I'll explain. The Jews have all the money in the world, haven't they, and the Irish all the offices, and this being the situation we niggers and white folks ought to stand together and see if we can't get i. slice of something ourselves." The roar of applause that shook the house demonstrated that Cbinn had lit on bis feet again. A FEW days since Col. Milton Yonng bought of Capt. Sam Brown: of Pittsburg, Pa., the well-known stallions Troubadour and Blue Wing, together with eleven maies. This is one of the most important deals of the season, and the reason Capt. Brown parts with these horses is probably because of his failitg health and a desire to quit the horse business for this season. The horses were taken to Mc Gralhiana a few days ago from tbe place of Col Robert Tod- hunter, on the Richmond pike. Troubadour is too well known to Ufei mention. He is seventeen years old, is by Lisbon, o it of Gleniuine, by Glenelg. Mr. Joe Swigart first owned bim Then he was bought b? Col Young and then by Capt. Brown, the latter paying $7 000 for him In his four-yeor old form he was a phenomenal horse, winning tbe Suburban Handicap, beating The Barb. Blue Wing is six- teen years old, is by imp. Billet, out of Mundane, bv Lex- ington. Of the eleven mares, Senorila by Prince Charlie, Peiformance bv Troubadour, Matinee by Buckden, and Mona bv Buckden, are the principal and best known. There was some doubt ab at Blue Wing's sale, it being understood that he is to be shipped to Capt. Brown. — Am. Stock Farm. If Rey Del Tierra had been pushed in his rac6 Tuesday ' at a mile and an eighth he would likely have broken the Ingleside record; aa if it was, be galloped passed tbe wire in l:o3i. PBIMB03E, the favorite in tbe first race Wednesday, warmed up lame and was asked to be excused, the judges, however, insisted on tbe horse starting and he finished in the rock. Miss RowtNA turned the tables on Mary Black Friday in the last race, winning easily by three lengths. Mary Black carried 48 pjunds more than on the last occasion, when she was in with 64 pounds. Obiok, the five-year old soo of Hanover, out of Blessing, by Onondaga, that won the first race at Ingleside last Satur- day, was a pretty fair sprinter about New York last year, beating such horses as Handsel, S.ioders and Handball. Mk. Milton Young will ship to Churchill Downs Peter Wimmer in a few days to be trained. The chestnut col, 2, by Harry O'Fallon, out of Z zi, by Dudley, and the brown colt, 2, by imp. Aintree, out of Spaldiemore, bv Strathmore. These two colts were about tbe highest tried youngsters in Kentucky last summer, and are almost certain (o show up well on the Metropolitan tracts, where they will be raced Mr. Young recently refused a nice offer for the Harry O'Fallon colt. The following record of the numbers of races at various distances run in England during the season of 1898 is taken from the English Racing Calendar and will prove interesting reading. This showing is a convincing proof of the recent tendency toward short races, which seems to have been as prevalent in England as in this country: Five furlones and under six, 822; six furlongs and under one mile, 252; one mile, 556; more than one mile and under two, 228; two milfs and under three, 53; three miles and under four, 8; four miles, 2. OwNEB3 of elallions in England advertise much more ex- tensively than do American owners. One can glance ovfr the pages of the London Sportsman aod find the stud fee and place of service of nearly every stallion in Great Britain. There are no less than 120 thoroughbred stallions advertised for 1899. Among those whose fees are highest are Isinglas.", $1 500; Bheen and Common, $1,000. and Royal Hampton, $850. A natural absentee is St. Simons, who heided the list of winning sires for so many years in saccession, as he is reserved for private services. The pikers are so largely in tbe majority at the race tracks and at the coursing parks in this city, that a $20 bet is an uncommon thing in many of the races, and anyone who wagers that much money at a time is looked upon as a plunger. The showing of Himyar in the list of winning stallions for 1898 is a most creditable one. Of his get Plaudit won the lion's share, $24,870. This horse won the Louisville and Latonia Derbies and the Clark Stakes and Buckeve Stakes, ran second to Pink Coat in tbe St. Louis Derby, with 20 pounds the worst of the weights, and finished second to Hamburg in the Realization. Forty-two of Himyar's get won a total of $68,545 in 103 races. The two-year-old AiWar, Hilee, Hiratime, Miss Marion and Sonchon all wen good races and lots more than expenses. The race mare Joan seems to have finished her days of usefulness. J Cochran, her owner, has tried to get a race out of her over all distances and in all kinds of company and Taesday she stalled in the hnrdle race, the cripples last Charlottesville under the charge of a man named Cole, bod That Eolus horse about which so much has been said in the papers 1at<^ly has been discovereed at last Kelslon saw bim. He is a big bay colt, typical of the family from which he comes. His sire is Eolus and bis dam is Sample, by irrp. Rolherbill. He is a three-yearold As a two-year-old be was not in condition and was not trained beyond the pre- liminaries. He is galloping now at a little track neai rebort. Ed. F. Sims denies the report sent out from Memphis that Messrs. Whitney and Paget have been negotiating with him for the purchase of the Kentuckian. Sims says ihe colt is in fine shape and will be a sure starter io both the Ken- tacky and Tennessee Darbys. he has shown enough to make Capt. Hancock think he *s a race horse. C'^pt Hancock's idea of a racehorse is a horfe that can go a long or a short route aod get the money in any company. The Eolus colt looks fit to do just that, nod be- cause of his private showing he will be held at the Ellersie Stud as a successor to Eolus. He is entered in a number of I Western stakes and will do his racing there this season. "Rapieb," commenting upon the Arab as compared to the English thoroughbred in the Badminton Magazine, eavs: "I do not in the least want to disparage the Arab steed, be- lief in whom was an article of faith in childhood Still, facts are facts, and I must give this letter, which comes to me from Calcutta : 'Dear Rapier : In the October number - f the Badminton Magazine you point out a single method of testing the racing capabilities of Arabs, even with allowance of 28 lbs. which they would get under tbe terms of the Good- wood Cup. Let me through your pages point out that in India, with an allowance of 42 lbs., admirers of the Arab de- cline to enter the lists Against EogHsh and Australian horses. As a matter of fact, 1856 was the last year in which an Arab won the Viceroy's Cup This year the Viceroy's Cup will be worth nominally 21.000 Rupees, or say £4331 The distance for that race is a mile and three-qaarters, and the weights for the diflerent classes are; 6 years ClBss 3 years 4 years 5 years and ai^ed. EDgllsh - 8.11 94 9.7 9.7 Australian 7.12 9.2 9.6 9,7 Arabs ™. 4.11 6 0 6 6 6.7 ' ''In spite of such tempting offers I do not remember hav- ing seen an Arab even entered for the Cup Ask Lcrd W. Berpsford, who has raced in India for twenty years and won five V. C.'s, whether he has ever seen an Arab run io any of them ' " Horse 0-=PTiers Should TJse GOMBAUXT'S Caustic Balsam nt GREAT FRENCH VETERINARY REMEDY A Safe, Speedy and POSITIVE CURE. Preparotf qxcloBlTa* /y by J. EI. GomtMall ei-Vet«rtr oary Sat geon «o the Freaek CotcraBtmt 8Uid. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OR FIRINQ Impft*i{hte tn prodTtre any sc^r or blfmish. TbeSft^'cal be«t BLISTER cveru;vd. Tak']^ the placov-T ^J.llnl- or lile^lthca from llorici or Caitle. AS a HUMAN REMEDY, tor RTicomatUiBa GpraloL. 6ore 'Ibrost, J:.tc., iC 19 tnToluable. that on© tBblespoonfnl off WE GUARANTEE my linUnent or epavin cure mlituro ever made. Erary bottia of Caii«tlc Balsam eold Is W«rr«ii. tedlo(rlTOM.tlsfaciion. I'lleo J I ,00 per bottle. Sola by Drug^lBW. or oent by eiprees, ohargt* paid, vita tall dl'-ftftlon* for iw UB«. Beod for de^crtptiTe clr-nJar* y tlmonlBlB. etc. AddroBs 1 3EI LAWRENCE-WILLIAMS 00^ CleTelaiid. 0 104 ®iy^ ^r^^ir^ mi^ ^jwt^mcm* [Febkuaby 18, 1809 iDgleside Summaries. FRIDAV, fEBRUABY 10. One mile, Three-year-olds and uP^ai^**-^^'='^^",'„^°^iSiSn>^°5?o V won ■ Arbaces 109 ( PIekoU j, 4 to &, secono ; 1 lrad«, 106 tBullman), & to^. uSrt^ KoSoDerrMcFarlaDe. Gill Edge. Kodb.ns, wrinkles, Gratify Doremus, Baliister. Time. 1:41 '4- 1 ALTIVO, 2:18 1-2, AT APTOS FARM. Hulds, 2:08 1-2, and Gracie S., Dam of Dlone, 2:09 1-4, to b9 Bred to Searchlight;, 2:04 1-2. X furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and opwards-Cynl, 106 (BuH- 0. 5 to I, won; Highland Ball, 105 iBeauchau-p), 12 to 1, secona; sir m 92(tiolmesl.60tol, third; Paul GrigKS.'lhe Fret ter, Mont an us, Six man), Urian, 92 ( Holmes). 60 to Bonnie lone. Time, 1:14. One mile, Selliog, Tbree-y ear-old s-Satsu La 109 (J- Relfl), fl to L won ; Merops, U'S (Spencer). 7 10 5, second; trossmollua. lUo (Buiimanj, 5 to 2, third; Malay, Dunpralse. Time, 1:43. Five and one-half furlongs, Selling, Four-year-oldi and upwards-- T^mmany Hall, 106 (a. MarUn), 3 to 6, won; Midas. 109 iBeauchamp), 40 10 1, second: Merry Boy, 108 l.Fliot), ^5 to I, third; Feirarcb, Polish, Uncle True, Bouito, ToriOio. lime, 1:^8,' -i. One and one- half miles, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward- David Tenny Ui4 ( U. Martin). 4 to 6, wou ; lopmast, 107 (tipencer). 8 to 5, aec- ond; Morinel.98tJ. Woods), Stol third; Mistlelor. Time. 2:3o. Five furlong. Handicap, Three jear-olds and upward— Miss Bowena, llG(eie£«iLt).5 to2. wun; Allyar, 101 (H. Martlo), 6 lo 2, second; Mary Blact.UiiJ. Belfl).2 to 1, third; Genua, Tony JLdcalzI, Pat Mor».hy. Time, 1:00 Ji. SATURDAY, KKBEUABY 11. Six furlongs, selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Orion, 112 ( Piegott) Vtolu won- Elnsielu, lu6 tH. Martin). & to 2, second ; Chappie. 109 (.Bull- man) 20 to 1, tDirtj; Merry Boy, Silver state, Mone such, loraiou, Our Johuny, Oak Leaf. Polih. Time, 1:16^. Three farlongs,Two-year-olds-Morlgege. 115 (Spencer), 4 to 5, won; Bamoouila, lis (Shields), 3U to l.secuna; Belle oi Paio ;Alto, llo (Bun- man), 5 to 1, third ; Tom Sharkey, St, Agnes, Loch Katrine, iMy secret, Wiuyah. Time. 0:37. Handicap steeplechase. Short Course, Four-j ear-olds and upward- Lord Cheaietiieid, I4U (LatrLS). 3 to 1. won; Silverado 145 {.MCAuliffe;), 8 lol.sei;ood; Reno, 160 iTubervile), 6 to 1, thlid; Col. Barueti, Malo Diablo, Tortoni. Time, 4:09^. One ciileand an eighth, three-year-old fillies, The California Oaks— Espionage, 117 (HeuuesbV), a to 1, won; Maud Ferguson, U2 (Piggotti,9 10 1, secuud. r.i Estro, loa (Uevinj. 15 lo 1, third ; La Pemisnte, Jennie Reid, Jinks, Kosebeau. Time, i:57M One mile and an eighth, three-year-old and upward- O'Conneil. 112 (Plggott), even;satsuma. 110 (Junes). 4 to 1, secona; Monigomtry, 107 (H. Martin), y to 5, tnird. Time. 1:I3M- One mile and a quarter. Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward— Ad* Spr'Ckela, lu? (a. Martini, 2 to 1, won; Red ulenu, 108 (Bnnman),S to 1 second; ur. Bernays, 9o (Kiiey), la lo i, third; Moreliitu,Kobert Bunntr- Time, 2.09. MONDAY. FEBRUABY 13. Three fnrlongs. Two-year-olds- Wioyah, 109 (Hennessy), 6 to 1, woo; St. Agues, llo (H. Mautu), S to 5, secuua; Tauobe, 107 (snider), 2& to l. ihird ; Yantic, Belle ot Palo Alto, i Ime, 0:37, One mile. Four-year-olds and vpward, Over four hurdles— Tom Smith, 125 (Matiier), 15 lO 1, won; Majors., J".;6 (tiouiilier), 12tol, secoud:Tyro, 139 (Murpby), even, Ihird; Job Cotton, Moniia, Arundel, Billy McClusby Balllsier, Joau. 'lime, liblHi. Five furlongs. Selling, Four-year-old3 aLd upward— Eakins, 103 (Hen- nessy), 9 to 2, won; Sliver Siaie, lUS (RuiiCTj, 8 tu 1, second; Einstein, 104 (H. Martin ), 8 to 5, thiru ; Little T. o.. JSone Such. Mi. as,Mctariabe, Torsion, chappie, Smyie, OaKleaf, Distinction. Time, 1:02. Six furlongs, delliog. Three-year-olds and upward— Prompto, 107 (H. Martin) 3 lo 1. woii; Uoid Hope, 9.: (\Vaid(,4 t.- 1, second; ihe Fretter. 101 (Powell), 15 t.j 1, third; Laoy Briiannic, uenea, Heigh Ho, Formella, Dick Behan, Torlbio, Two Cheers. Time, 1:15. One mile and a quarter. Selling. Tbree-jear-olds and upwaid— Mistle- ton, 107 iBuUman). 7 in i, won; Lady Hurst, 101 ( Wt^nerj, 12 lu 1, secona; 'Ihe Bacneior, lOa (H. Martiuj, 9 to 5, Inirj ; Hardly, Robert BOuner.Uur Climate, Judge vv. fiord, lime, 2:US*i. six turlongs; Seiliug, Three-year-oids and upward- Cyril, 106 (Eutitr, 11 to 2, Won; Midilg t, lo7 (Joe Weber i, 8 to 1, aec'iod ; Mui t ilaUe, lO (H. Ma. tin), 6 lo 5, Ihlru ; sir Uiian, Novia, Maxello. lime, 1:14. TUESDAY. FEBUARY 14. Three lurl >ngs. Maidens iwo-year-olcs— Sardine, 115 (H. Martin), 4 to 5, won; Mouniebank. lib (Pigg .itj, 9 to 2, second; Tar Hill, 118 (Bull- man), 20 10 1, ihiro; Bambouilo. Tanobe. Time, (J:a6Ji. One mile, Selling. Three-jear-olos- Stamina. 108 (J. ReiS),4 tol, won; Merops, iO.-> (Butter), 8 lo 1, second; Kacivan, 105 (JJtVin),:iU lo 1, thud; Baiiata, Milt Vuung, strougoli. Time, 1:42. Seven turlongs. Selling, Four-j ear-olds and up^ ards— J e Mussle, 115 (Bas3lnger),6D 10 1. won; Cavallj, Il2 i.Hcihu), aO to 1, sec(»nd; Wyom- ing. 112 I.H. Shields), 9 to 10, thira; Ouiaway, Cabriilo. Una Colorado. McPryor, Merry Boy. Seven furlongs, Selling, Three yi ar-olds and upward— Ferrier, 111 (Bullmun), o to 1, won; Joe Uiiman, 109 (Rutler). 9 to 2, second; Huilder, (Spencer). 12 to 1, t Ird; Odon, Imperious, Highland Ball, Bonnie lone. Time, Itas."^. One and one-eighth miles. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Rey del Tierra, 1U4 iBuilmanj, even, won; topmast. 107 (Spencer). 2 lo l, Stcond; Espionage, 83 (Dev i.), 6 to 1, tnird; Morinel. 'lime, 1:53^. Five and a half furlong?, Ihree j ear-olds and upward— Ailyar, 10. (H. Martin), 3 to 5. wo^ t Ed Gartland 11 . 109 iBullman),4 to 1, secona- Somnre, lOi (Devln), 6 to l, third ; LImewattr, Mel. Burnham, Little T- O. Time, 1:08>^ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. Six furlongs, selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Sevoy, 106 (Hhhn). 15 to 1, won; Socialist, lOB {Mackllu),7 to i, second, Carrie U i07 (Brown), 100 lo 1, third ; I ruiiuo.ferairuse, Prlmr.se. Henry C, Initiator, McFarlane, Baliverco, Elmer O., Ruadruuner, Imp. Allen. Time, i:15. One and a sixteenth mites, SellliJg, Four-year-olds bad upward— Our Climate. Ill (Butterj, 1 to 2, won; Major Hooker, lib (H, Martiu). 5 lo 1, secou>i ; Tom Caivert, 109 (Tannerj, 20 lo 1, third; Ciaudiana, Zarro, Bapldio. lime, 1:49 1^. One mile, seliing.Fcur-ytar-olds and upward— All Smoke, llO(Piggolt) 3 tol, wou; Meadow Lark. 109 (Spencer, a lo 6, secono ; fclusiein, 106, (Ba-slogcr), 6 to i, third; iwo Cheers, Merry Boy. 'Ihe Dipper, Charles lielf, Naranja, Bunlio, Deer Foot. Time, 1:44. Four furlongs. Two-year-olds, The Malowansky Stakes— St. Anthony: 115 i.BuUmau,. 7 to 20. won; Golden Rule, llo (H. Marlln),7 to 20, secona' Lomond, 118 (PigBolt), 5 to A thlra; Sltquoc. Time,u;49>i. Seven turlohgs. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward- Midlight, 104 (Bullmau), even, won; lammany nail II.. 109 (Spencerj 5 to l, second; Zamar il., 1U6 (Kiiiter), 12 to 1, third; Moniailadde, Judge stouCTer. Petrarch. lime, i:S7^. One mile. Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward— David Tenny, 110 (H- Martin], 13 to 5, won; c-ati^uma, 112 i*.. Sloan), even, second; Ad. SpreckelB, lub (bullmau >, 16 to 6, third; Morelilio. lime, 1:42'^. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16. One mile, Selling, Three year-olds and upward— Qilberlo, 101 (I. Powell), li to l,wou; Two cneers. 121 (McMichols),? to 2. second; Henry C, 119 1 Butter), 2U lo l.tnir,. ; Larrle U , Koadrunner, Bobbins, Ihyne, Tyro, De Los Reyea, Beau Monde, 'lime, 1:44,'^. Six furlongs. Selling, Three-j ear-olds and ipward— Th^ Fretter, 95 iDevlu) 6 to 1, wou; ^'ovla, 102 i A, Martin), 13 lo 10), second; Cavallo, 107 (Huhu), 10 to I, third; Sir Drlan, Lady Brltianlc, Robert Bonner, Nora Ives, Rio Chico. Time, 1:14)^. Five and one-half furlongs, Seiliug, Four-year olds and upward— Wyoming. 108 (Builmau), 8 to S. won; Fly, 1U8 (Turner), 9 to 2, second; Aluminum, 94 (Ward), y to 1, third; Zarro, Ca^par,'IorBlon, LUileT G. Midus. Time. l:0»^^. One mile. Pour-year-olds and upward, Over four hurdles— Tortoni, 139 (Cairo's). (9 to l.wou; Uur Cllmaie, Ui (Utjaoe), 9 to 5,8ecoud; Uranger, 139 (Heuiy). 0 lu I, titird ; Jce Lotion, St Jacob, Kossinore Time. 1:61^4. six lurlongs, Seiliug, Three-year olds and upward— Opponent, 107 (Turner), a to I, won; cyrll, 107 (Rult- rj, 9 to 5. second ; Pai Morrlsaey 110 (Spefcer), 7 10 2, third; Don't Skip Me, Guilder, Ed t^lartiaua II Time. 1:14]^. Six iuriongs. Selling, Four-jear-olds and upward— Lord Marmion, II4 (Builman), li lu 6, wour Uua Culoiadu, 114 (Ku.ler),16 lo l.secood- Maxeiiu, 1I4 (H. Majilu,, 13 lo lu, iblrd; brown Prince, Schnltz, Mel.' Burnham. lime, l:l5>4. Jahb9 ^hitb died recently &t Milton. Cacada, at the ad- TdDC( J age of 92. Mr. White was the oldest Canadian turf- mao, and in the eixUes and early Eeventiea ihe HaUon Fia) .e, owned by bim, vbq prominent on all the Canadian r < 1-3. Be had been en invalid lor a number of years Mr. A. B. SpreckelB, proprietor of Aptoa Stock Farm, baa leased from Palo Alto Stock Farm, the handsome bay stal- lion Altivo, 2:18^, foil brother to Palo Alto, 2:08|, by the great Electioneer and out of Dame Winnie, that grand old thoroughbred matron that produced Big Jim, 2:23^, Palo Alto, 2:08|, Gertrude Russell, 2:23^, Paola, 2:18, and Altivo, 2:18J. Altivo was foaled in 1890 and took his mark as a four year-old. He was considered as fast a horse as his brother Palo Alto, but met with an accident and did not start afterwards. The mingling of the Electioneer blood through Eros with the Speculatioo blood through Gracie 8., produced Dione, 2:09}, and as Mr. Spreckles has a number of Speculation mares he believes Altivo is jast the horse to mate with them to produce great results. His stallion Dezter Prince will again go (0 Palo Alto farm this year and be bred to many of their best mares. Hulda, 2:08^, and Gracie S., 2:22, dam of Dione, will be bred to Searchlight, 2:05J, this year, they having been already sent up to Pleasanton to Thos. Keating for that pur- pose. Hulda should produce a great foal as a result of this union. She is by Guy Wilkes, a great sou of George Wilkee. while Searchlight is a great grandson of George Wilkes, and also traces to that great progenitor of speed throDgh the sire of his dam. At Aptos Farm the grass is growing fast and the stock is all looking well. Mr. T. V. O'Brien is working a number of yonngste.s there by Cupid, Aptos Wilkes and other sires and many of them are showing speed. The Sire of Phoebe "Wilkes, 2:08 1-2. Hambletonian Wilkes ought to ba one of the best stallion^ in California to breed to, and as he is the only son of the great George Wilkes standing in California he should make a heavy season ihis year. The records of the races found in the Year Book show that tbe Wilkes blood is the kind that wins and many of the most intelligent eastern breeders are Qading that the very beat results are reached by doubling it up. Here in California where there are so many of the daughters of Guy Wilkes, Sable Wilfees, McKinney, ISut- wood Wilkes, Mambrino Wilkes and other stallions of the Wilkes family, the opportunity of getting another strain of the blood direct from one of George Wilkea' best sons should not be lost. Hambletonian Wilkes is a great sire of race horses. His daughter, Pfccebe Wilkes, 2:08J, was one of the great Dares of America, and there are twenty -seven others with records belter than 2:30, The dam of Hambletonian Wilkes was by American Star, the second dam by old Ham- bletonian 10, and the third dam bj Roe's Abdallah Chief. Pnis is the very cream of trotting breeding. While Ham- bletonian Wilkes ought to and does get speed from all classes of mares, we would expect him to do especially well when mated with daughters and grand-daughters of Geo. Wilkes, especially if they had a good thoroughbred backing in their pedigrees The terms for the season of 1899 for this great borae will be $40. He will be at the Green Meadow Stock Farm, Santa Cal., and all letters addressed to his owner, Mr. R. I. Moorhead, will be promptly answered. The advertisement appears in another part of this paper. The Sun says that although the proBpective handicap race amorg the three great pacing stallions. Star Pointer, 1:59}, John R Gentry, 2:00J, and Joe Patchen, 2:01}, ia more than siz months away, Trainer J, W. Andrews baa begun to lay his plana for pulling down the money with Gentry. As soon as Andrews learned that the proposed contest was likely to be arranged he engaged a car to take the Harriman horse from Goshen up to Henry C. Jewell's covered one mile track near Bufialo, apd he started for the winter training ground promptly. On this track Andrews fitted Gentry for ihe campaign of 1896, in which the handsome son of Ash- land Wilkes twice defeated S:ar Pointer, lowered the race record to 2:01}, and set the mark for pacera at 2:00^ George Speab is still employed by N. W. Hubioger at New Haven, Conn., and is jogging sixteen or eighteen hoFEea, all barefooted. Among tbem are Frank Agan, 2:03J Grace Hastings, 2:09, Belle J.. 2:11, Robinette, 2:12}, Mar- garet, 2:13J, Nut Breaker Jr., 2:14|, Woodside, 2:22|, and Great Barriogtoo, 2:23^ They are all wintering well, and later on will be taken to Charter Oak Park. Mr. Hubinger ia thinking of breeding Grace HaBtiogs to Eardwick, and then trying to lower the wagon record, and poaeibly the two- mile record, besides trotting a few races. Frank Iveb has sold an interest in Planet, 2:04^; Success, 2:12J, and Canton, 2:19i, lo Senator Reynolds, of Brooklyn,' New York. Mart Demarest will campaign these horses along with several others. The Kentucky Futurity in 1894 was worth $31,630, which 18 the biggest purse ever trotted for. Fourteen pacecs took new records below 2:08 IbbI year. There is a bad epidemic of influenza among horses in Jersey City. Veterinary surgeons are at a loss to account for the prevalency of the disease. It has killed oft a large number of borsea. Tbe Veterinary Hospital ia filled with animals suffering from iifluenza or grip. Silas Ogden, an expressman, has sufiered more than any o*her horse owner in that city through ihe epidemic. In the last week four- teen horses have died of the influenza in his stable, 44 Hobo- ken Avenue, and he has twenty-seven more horses laid up with it. A GREAT array of race horses may be found around Goshen, N. Y., this winter. Among the best ones are John R. Gentry, 2:00^; Stamhoul, 2:07|; Onoqua, 2:08}; Gypsy Earl, 2:19J; Elsie 8., 2:15^; Fred H ohi, 2:12; Fred S, Moody, 2:14; B, B.,2:10^; Naurioe, 2:17J; Helen Grace. 2:15}; Helen Simmona, 2:26}; Lottie Lorain, 2:05|. Bheuraatlsm and Horses. Corohill,Tex.. March f4, 1896. Please send me six bottles Gombaull'a Caustic Balsam by express. Your Balsam is the best liniment I have ever used, both for horses and myself. I have used it on oiyself for rhumattsm with good success. I doctored 4 months and spent $120 for doctor and medicine with no results, but since using your Balsam I can work around on the farm Would like the agency for this county. Otto A. Beyer. From Westtield Leader, N. J : 1 have had an opportunity to examine Absorbine, manufactured by ff". F Young, Springfield, MaBs , and find it to be a discutient in which full confidence can be placed. It removes all Puff^ and Swell- ings, from a Skin Roll lo a Fatty Tumor; and at the s^me time it strengthens the muscles without doing the least icjury to the tissues, or even to the hair. I am much pleased with it, and could not suggest anything preferable. W. H. Moifle. M D , Chemiat. Oomlngr Events. Feb. 18. 1899-3an Francisco Flv-CastiDg Club. First Series Satur- day Contests, stow Like. 2:30 p m Feb. 19. 1893— SaQ Francisco Fly-Casting Club. First Series Sunday Coniesils, Slow Lake, 10 a. m. Fly-CaBClng Olub, The first of the contests of the San Francisco Fly-Casting Club for this season will be held at Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Subae- quent contests will fdll on Saturdays and eucceeding Sun- day's as foUowa : First and third in March, third and fifth in April, first and third in May, first and third in June (re- entry contests), third and fifth in July, first and foufth in Au. ust, third in September, fifth in September and first in October (final re-entries) Winners of Saturday and Sunday contests will cast off for the medals on a aubsequent date not yet fixed. Classification of the club this season will be on a different basis from that of last year. The classes under the new ar* rangement are as follows : Long distance — Champion class, 100 feet or over; first class 85 feet and less than 100 feet; second class, under 85 feet. Accuracy — Champion class, 88 per cen t and over; first class, under 88 per cent. Accuracy and delicacv — Champion class, 80 per cent and over; first class, under 80 per cent. Lure-casting — All cast in one class for a championship medal. A feature of the club'a life during the season will be a bl- nonlhly dinner. The first of these dinners will be held on Tuesday, March 14th. SMELT IN OREGON "WATERS. H-ovi the Tiny Fish Are Caught in Tributaries of the Columbia River. [N. Y, Times.] Whatever claim the smelt of Atlantic waters may have on on public appreciation, the smelt of the Columbia River and the Pacific coast are very delicious. The smelt is the smallest marketable fish we have, but mouutain trout abound in Ore gon streams, and are equal to any known. Perhaps tbe largest of our eatable fiah is the sturgeon, and Columbia River sturgeon are conceded toiie much finer food than those caught on the rivers and shores of the East, or waters of the Mississippi; so Oregon sturgeon are made use of in commerce as well as used fresh. It is natural to think of them aa belonging near the ocean, as thoee of the Pacific are in great numbers found at the mouth of the Columbiai where they feed remorselessly on the luscious Chinook sal- mon, caneing such damage that the cannery men are aeri' ously considering the advisability of making war against them to save the salmon for their own use. These same sturgeon go hundreds of miles up the Colum- bia River, and are foand on its upper waters. They pasa up the fearful rapids of the Caacades, which are a hundred miles from Columbia River bar,* then make tbe etill more Febbdaby 18, 1899] ®ije ^veetiev axist Svovtstnan, 105 fearfal way for fifteen miles throagb the mad rash of tha great and lesser Dulles to reach the open water foQad for hQodreds of miles above there. My own acqaaintance with them extends only to aboat 280 miles from the oceao. One of the greatest 63hiDg stories I ever heard relates to a visit made several yeaas ago to ArlingtoD, fifty miles above the Dalles. Seeiog something floaodering about strong stakes driven in the broad river, I asked the cause, and a friend told me that some ArliDgton fiehermeo had caught anamber of sturgeon weighing from 300 to 500 pounds apiece; had tied ropes in tbeir gills, and had each one "staked out/' much h8 a cowboy would stake out bis cayose. I learned that they staked these creatures out to have them ready whenever thelocal muket should be bare of fish, or a sudden call come from abroad. The Columbia River fisheries reach in value millions ot dollars every year, and salmon canneries are all along the great river from tbe entrance to above the Dalles. Salmon run up as far as to the sage plains of Idaho, and were f jund as a grateful relief to the emigrants who crossed the plains fifty years ago. I reopember that one of the veterans among pioneers told me that when his company had camped on tbe sandy shores of Snake River ibey were much afraid of hos- tile eavages. One night ttier tieard a terrible fi lundering in the river close by, and stood guard all night to ward oS barm; but when morning came they discovered that this noise was caused by salmon tbat came in great schools and were trying to get over a riffia in tbe ri^er. The finest smelt are found on the Columbia. They are as delicate and dainty as fastidious tongue can desire or pam- pered palate wish. And tbey come up the river when fish are mostly desired and least provided. Tbey first come in numbers few and scattered, but with excellence beyond re- proach. Tbe pioneers of ihe movement are caught with all the pains necessary and taken to Portland, to be served to club epicares and gourmands, whj are able to pay a fabulous price for the first of the Eeasoo. Nothing can be finer, not even speckled trout, fresb from tbe purling brook, are more estimable, toothsome or popular. The common people read the items in The Oregonian, and with tears in tbeir voices talk of tbe fact tbat plutocrats, monopolists and bon viveurs are eating smelt at 75 cents per pound; but solace themselves with tne consoling certainly that soon smelt will be plenty for all the world and tbat they will eat their fall share. In a few days smelt come up the river in quantity and down in price until they are piled in pyramids on the fish tables in front of fishmongers' establish- ments, when everybody's wife will stop to order tbem for home use- There have been times when the contemplative angler — who has read Isaac Walton and heard of Daniel Webster as bis disciple — has been sitting on a log at tbe mouth of the Cowlitz, or some smaller stream, tributary to tbe great Columbia, and, while lost in thought, has been alarmed to find the placid waters wbere bis lioe had been idly swaying as he had been waiching and wailing disturbed by such swarms of bustling and swimming thiDgs that be came near falling o£f his log in serious miaapprebension of wbat was happening. He couid not catch tbe glancing lights and shadows with bis hook and line, for they were too busy to stop and too eager [o get somewhere to bite. The only tbiog he could do was to gather tbem in and scoop them up with both hands and pour them into the opening of his tish basket, and when — in a moment or so — the basket was full, look blankly about for something to hold the hurrying prey. Not far away would be the cabin of some settler. There he went in haste, announced tbe coming of the first run of smelt, when all turned loose, rolled barrels, kegs, tabs or dry goods boxes to ihe river's edge; then taking garden rakes, shovels — anything and everything that bad a propeosity to scoop and catch a.id bold — the entire family, "dad," "mam," and the girls, boys acd hired nan, went to work manfully to scramble for and rake in these wanderers from the briny deep, who had come again in this earliest month to revisit tbe glimpses of the silver streams where tbey bad been spawned and first known the golden day. Then there was great rushing to and fro, great effjrt and prodigious per- formance, as tons and wagoaloads of smelt were made game of and tbe net proceeds were hurried to Portland to find a market. This is but a fnint picture of smelt fishing on the broad Columbia. Then word is telegraptieO, and all dwellers of tbe Willamette and everywhere else are promised smelt without end — as loog as tbey last — and all are ctutioned to save toeir appetites for the time when the smelt shall arrive. — C. A. 8, in New York Times. ♦ The steelbead fishing at Russian river has been somewhat disappointing to a number of anglers who were recently at Duncan's Mills. At the same time tbe record dept by W. R. McFarland shows that some of the gentlemen on tbe stream drew lucky numbers in tbe anglers' lottery and en- joyed a corresponding am(>unt of sport. As compared with the game last year there is a vast difference in the catch. The following record shows tbe fish caught on various dayo between tbe tiih and 14;b of February, inclusive: Feb. 6— Three roe fish, 8 to 10 pounds each. '* 6 — Seven grilse, 1 to 5 pounds each. " 7 — Two large roe fish, 1 weighing 15 pounds. " 7 — Six grilse, 4 to 6 pounds each. " 8— One large roe fish. " 8 — One spent fish. " 8 — Two grilse. " 9— Three large roe fish. '* 9— Three grilse. *' 10 — Four large roe fish, 1 of 13 pounds. " 10— Six grilse. " 11— Three grilse. " 12— One roe fish of 12 poonds. " 12— Oae grilse of 6 pounds. *' 13— Four grilse. *' 14 — Two roe fish of 7 and 9 pounds. Total : Twenty large roe fish, twenty-eight grilse averaging from one to six pounds each. Oae spent fish- Forty-nine fish altogether. Of the local anglers on the river recently we note — •'Doc" Cox, Al. Wilson, Fish Commissioner Alex T. Vogelsang, Chief Deputy John P. Bibcock, W. R. McFarland, Manuel Croes. John Sammi, John Butler, M. J. Geary, John Siebe, Col. Keliehor of Texas, "Del" Cooper and ''Prol" Terry. Most of tbe fishermen on tbe stream lately have a good woid to say for mine host Orr who runs the hotel. OomiDg Bvents. Feb. 22— Lincoln Gnn Club. Open-to-all, bine-rocks. Alameda Point. The G-ame Law. The open season for shooting qaall, doves, deer and wild duck as fixed Dy the State law is as follows: Doves, IStli July to 15th Febra- ary. Mountain quail and grouse, let September to 15th February. Valley quail, wild duck and rail, Ist October to Ist March. Male deer, 15th JnTy to 15th October. The clerks of nearly all the Boards of Sunervisors have advised as no changes have t)een ma-ie this year, but the ordinances passed last year hold good if they do not couflict with the Stale law. The following conntiea nave not passed any ordinances that alter the open seaaon as provided by State law: Amador. Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Menducino, Mariposa. Nevada, Napa, Plumas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sacra- mento. Solano, ^nta Cruz. Siskiyou, Tehaina, Yolo and Ynba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Rail. Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Qoail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July 1 to Oct. 1, Pheasants prutected until Februdry. 1904. HuQting, killing or having ia rossession for puroose of sale or shlp- mtnt ont of county: quail, bob white, parcadge, wild ddck, rail, mountain quail, grouse, dove.does or deer, antelope,elK or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. (Use ot doga prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Fresno — Market hunting and shipping game out of the cotmty pro- hibited Humboldt— Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after sunset and one oali hour before sunrise. Kern— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Lake — Deer, Au^. 1 to Oct. 1. Los Angeles— dhipping game to markets outside of the county pro- hibited. Marin — Deer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Madera— Market bunting prohibited. Monterey — Deer, July 15th to Sept. ist. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Orange— Doves, Aug. i to Feb. 1. Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March 1. Ducts and quail, shipment from the county restricted as fuUowa: No person suail ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Riverside — Shipping game out of tue county prohibited. San Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara— DeeT, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market huntlnc protiihited). San Diego— Shippi ig gameout of the county prohibited. San Luis Oblapo— Deer, July 15 to rfepl. 1. Doves, July 16 to Dec. 1. fUse of hounds prohibited. Hunting for markets situated outside ot the county probibited). San Mateo— Deer, Julv 15 to Aug. 26. (Use of dogs not protiibited. Market hunting prohibi[ed). Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting from boat at hieh tide prohibited). Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Sierra- Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Sonoma— Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Qoail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- ant*!, elwe season till Jan 1, 1901. Snipping game ont of the county prohioited. Use of nets in streams ot the coonty prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. I to Oct. 15. Uovea, Jmy lb to Jau. i. Trinity— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oat. 15. Shipping game out ol the coaniy prohibited, Ventura— Quail, any variety. Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. OARTRIDGB AND SHELL. The E upires promise a grand program for their opening shoot next month. The Golden Gate and South End Ciubs have consolidated. Tbey will shoot on the Lincoln grounds this season. The San Francisco Gun Club, so it is reported, has made arrangements to shoot live birds once a month at San Clemeole. John Lucas will have supervision of the grounds. Phil B. Bekeart, Lee Larzalere and J. Burfeiod had about their best shoot for this season at the Spooney Gun Club ponds near AWarado last Sunday. A hue bag of sprig and spooneys fell to the three guns. Spring Bbooting for ducks will probably soon be a thing of the past in most of tbp Eastern States Observant sportsmen here on the Coast are, many of them, strongly in favor of a close season for ducks commencing on January 1st. The Lincoln Gun Club trap season this year embraces a series of six monthly shoots. $150 in cash will be divided among the four highest scores. The shoiters wiU be divided into five classes. Instead of awarding a medal this year, tbe amount of $25 will be devoted to consolation prizes, divided into five monies. Shooting blue rocks under the "Sergeant" system will soon be in vogue at the Lincoln traps. Point Reyes and vicinity was the shooting ground last Sunday for a number of city sportsmen. Ducks on the marsh were not overly plentiful and the hills yielded but few bags of qoail. Among those afield were Frank Vernon, and C. E Rodolpb; Oito Feudner and W. B. Coatts, who hunted qoail together, shooting over l^eudner's pointer Ash- bury, who gave a more than favorable account of himself. June Bug" and bis setter with tbe simian cognomen '*Monk," indulged in a sporting oila podrida composed of hunting, fishing and gathering shells. The duck shooting season has afforded the Black Jacks some good sport on their prestrve near Antioch up to the beginning of the year. Neit season a number of improve- ments will be carried out which will make shooting facilities for tbe members first-cIaPs in every particular. The ponds will be looked after and permanent shellered blinds con- strncted. New boats and plenty of decoys provided. A new ark capable of comfortably accommodating a dozen people has already been procured, as sUo has a twenty-eigbt-foot gasoline launch; the latter will be an appreciated con- venience- President Lemmer, Captain Weyman and Sec- retary Markland promise tbe boys a great time this fall. The eastern bay shore marshes and ponds near Alvarado and Mt. Eflen have been visited bv a number of sportsmen within tbe Ust ten days, tbey have generally had good shoot- ing, spoonbills being in the majority whilst sprigtaits fell to tbe guns in but limited numbers. P. Mr^Rea and a friend bagged a fine string of spoooeys at Mt. Eden last Sunday, Jim McDonald also had a good shoot at the same pbce. Dick Itgen and W. Williamson had a day's bunting at Mt. Eden Wedjesday a week ago, sixty-one sprig and ppoonbills were the bag. Geo. Fraoz^n is credited with having a suc- cessful duck shoot at Alvarado last week. Schullz and Shaw bagged twenty fine ducks at Alvarado last Sunday, It is said of s ime men that they possess ''bird sense" to an extraordinary degree, or, in other words, that tbey have an instinctive knowledge of where to look for and find birds. This is true of many men, but the knowledge is really the result of experience, not of instioct. A man or boy who has bunted much in tbe woods and who has been an observer of game birds and their habits knows pretty well just where to look for birde at certain seasons of tbe year and at certain times of tbe day. There is no trick ab:)0t it, nor is there anything instinctive in the matter. It is sirop'y the result of a lesson well learned and well applied- Sume men can go out in the woods day after day and will be none tbe wiser as to where to look for birds; others will learn in a week. The woods are the schoolhouse and the birds themselves are the teachers. Another shoot in tbe series of the live-bird championship of Southern California took place last Sunday at the Los Angeles Guo Club grounds. The scores were below the usual average, only Eruner and Jones scoring ten out of a possible twelve birds, while Van Valkeoburg, .Tohn Hauer- waas, John Schumacher and Smith, of Riverside, '.;0t but nine each. Two more shoots in the championship series remain, one of which will be held to-morrow. After the legular shoot there was a sweepstake of six birds, in which the competitors made five each. In the shoot-ofi Bruner made a clean score, wioniog the entire money. The special event to-morrow will be a three-man team shoot, in which Smith, Taher and Jones, of Riverside, will shoot against Van Valkenburg, Bruner and Hauerwass, of Los Angeles, twenty-five birds a man. Jim Maynard journeyed to a favorite shooting spot on the San Joaquin last Sunaay for a parting shot at tbe quackers. He started for bis station in the willows on tbe river bank and was comfortably settled and readv for business ere day- break- Jim, who knows every foot of tbe ground, waded out to the blind and just after he was posted, he heard three market hunters, wbo were in boats, locating for a morning shoot They stationed themselves above and below him so as to give him a commanding position on tbe fiight of any ducks coming their way. Jim could, of course, locale the hunters, but they were unaware of his presence in tbe game. The fun started when tbe hunters commenced to ■'call" — a pair of mallards were tbe first lo listen to tbe blandishments of an artistic caller; they circled round and finally swung right over Jim's bead and dead in line for tbe caller, but they never got there — a right and left surprise dropped tbem in the water and nearly lifted the hunters out their boats, who never dream't tbat anyone but themselves were on the ground. Jim bagged a few more birds and then left the field to the market trio. There are still some "happy hunting grounds" left in this great country, although year bv year the limits of such grounds are becomioe more and more rer^tricted, says an Eastern writer. Down in Texas a vast territory where ducks and gee-e abound during the winter season, the numbers of tbe wild fowl being practically inexhaustible to all appear- ances, but it will behoove Texas and her Legislature shortly to look into things if the wild fowl supply of that State is to be kept up to its present standard Rapid transit by means of tbe steam railroads has annihilated distance to all in- tents and purposes. A hunter with three weeks or so at bis disposal can easily and comfortably make a trip into Texas from tbe extreme north and have plenty of time in which to slay a few buodred ducks. Cold storage, too, has dooe and is doing much to curtail the possibilities of tbe duck supply of the future. In the Lone Star State the mar- ket hunter and the game bog go band in hand, bags out of all proportion to the accepted theories of sportsmanship be- ing made daily in Texas by hundreds of shooters It will he little use for the northern sportsmen to give up tbe spripg nhooting cf ducks unless those of the southern States will curtail tbeir greed a little and be contented with moderate WILD GEESE IN THE SOUTH. Decoy Fowl That Are Glad to Entrap Their 0^i7n Kind. In many parts of tbe South wild geese breeding is carried on ior the benefit of sportsmen, especially along the reed* bound shores of Hyde couotv, N. C, where years ago some one wounded a goose, bred from it, and spread its product through the district. Here are goose yards, and as soon as a hunter enters the yard the inmates know, like dogs, that they are going hunting, and squawk, fi^ht and struggle to be the first to be taken out and placed in tbe coop or bag in which they are to be carried to the grounds. Pieces of green tough-rooted turf are cut and staked out in four or five inches of water, and a goose is tethered to each stake and al- lowed to stand on the sod. Thus placed the goose has the appearance of resting, The hunter retires lo his blind to watch, not the sky lioe but tbe tethered geese. Suddenly one etirs, another follows suit, a mufilid sound is made by one, and then away off will be seen a spread of moving gray dots, which quickly develop into a flock, gander and gtose in the lead, ffoslings to the rear- Tbe birds drop well out of shot, to see if tbe quality of the geese on the sod permits a visit without loss of casle. Tbe goslings, heedless of edCial forms, gayly start forward to gossip with tbe decoys, but tbe parents bead tbem oS, scolding, cackling with many modufa- tions and much emphasis io tone, gabbling wise saws nr' 106 ©;iy« ^veeiiev anil ^iw^»mmt* [PeBeuaey 18, 1899 modem iDOtances ioDumerable, as wise paren s have done to childrm BiDce the world began, until gradually the gacder hima If yields to the clatnorous gabble of the decoy llock which has kept up a flood of praisee of the choice feeding grouad He slowly drifts down with much importance, his females behind, the younfisters in their tram. His eye la glued on that patch of reeds, and even a man s eye at an opening no bigger than u dollar, a bright coat button glinting in the son, the gleam of a diamond or the lock of a gun.even the awkward flop of a tethered goose from cff Us sod, is auth- ciant to send them away bag and baggage, and good day, good day to them. ,. , • .i. . .u A curious feature of these live decoy geese is that they must not be shot over. The hunter is warned that, no matter what happens, he must wait until the strangers paddle to one Bide or the other of the decoys, and failing that, he must let hia chance go by, for if once he fires directly over the teth- ered birds thev get nervous, and at the approach of stranger flocks, remember what happened and, showing fear, disturb and ansettle the strangers. Firing to the side they do not a«pear to mind, and the older birds, when they have been out one of two seasons, when they see the g'ln go up,_ 'down charge" like a veteran setter or pointer oa their pieces of Bod, chattering like parrots after the wild birds are dropped. Tamed geese have been used on Long Island and other places, hot not so generally as in Hyde county. North Caro- On the great Sonlh bay. Long Island, the geeae are shot from quaint boats, which are sj designed that they will float on water or may he pushed along on ice by the occupant, having steel runners underneath. When the geese are around, the hunter in a white oversuit pushes ofl' from the shore and paddles over to the floe, hia impetus carrying him on to it. Then with an iron-shod oar he pushes over it, across the next open water and the next floe, until be gets to the piece of open water he aims at, far enough removed from the shore. Then he places his decoys, draws his white apron over him, and, with his gun across his cheat, lies back in his boat to freeze until the geeae come. If any are around some are generally bagged, but it is cold, hard work. Never- theless the shooting spot could not be reached by any other method, the ice being too treacherous to bear an ordinary blind. This the geese appear to know. Oomlns Events. BENCH SHOWS. , i899_3anta Clara Valley Kennel Club, San Jose. P. K L. Rnlea. C. L. Barker. Secretary, San Jose. Feb 21-24. 1899— Westminster Kennel Club's tweoty-third annual show .New York. Jas. Mortimer, Secretary and Superintendent. March 7-10, 1899— Bulterfly Associaition's dog show, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mies Grace H. Griswold. Secretary. March 14-17, 1899— St. Louis Kennel Club's show, St. Louis, Mo. March 21-24. 1899— Mascoutah Kennel Club's show. Chicago. May 3,4.5,6.1899— San Francisco Kennel Club's third annual bench show. Mechanics' Pavilion, San Francisco. H. H. Carlton, Secretary. CO0KSING, February 18-19- Union Coursing Park. Regular meetings everv Saturday. Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening, 909 Market street. February 18-19— Ingle ide Coursing meetings Park every Satur- day.Sunday and Holidays. Drawings every Friday evening,909 Market street. Paolflo Ooaat Advisory Oommittee. The report to the Ereculive Committee of the American Kennel Club in relation to a communicotion presented by the Pacifir Advisory Board, is as follows : New York, Jan. 17, 1899. To the Executive Board of t?ie American Kennel Club : Gentlemen. — At a meeting of the Committee on Cousti- tation and Rules, held this day, the proposed rales to govern the Pacific Coast Advisory Board were considered and this Committee unanimously recommends their adoption, with the exception of Article 1., calling for the privilege of ap proving ahow dates and accepting deposits. No "approval" has been given to any ahow for several years, the Club inter- fering in DO wav in the selection of dales, and aa the deposit with date claim is made for purposes over which the Pacific Advisory Board can exercise no supervision, a change from the custom and rcquiremenlB at present in force is not ad- viBable, H. K. Bloodgood, Chairman. Jameb Watson h. f. sohellhass G. W. H. RiTCHIK A. P. Vkedenbokgh. Proposed Ohanges. Art. IX. Sec. 3. No club or person shall, ho vever, be disqualified withou'. due notice and formal charges with specifications having been made and an opportunity has been given it or him to be heard in its or his own defense. The Executive Board shall alone hsve power to consider all appeals for a removal of penalties imposed by said board. Art XIII., Sec. 5. Any person who is proved to the satisfaction of the board, to have been guilty of fraudulent or discreditable conduct cf any kind, may be suspended or disqualified, and shall during the term cf bis suspension or duqualification he deprived cf all privileges of this associa- tion. , J Art. XIIL, Sec 1. A membership Committee, composed of three members. It shall report its recommendation upon all applications for membership and credentials of delegates to the association. Art. XIII , Sec. 4. There shall be an Advisory Com- mittee on the Pacific Coast, with headquarters at San Fran- cisco, Cal, to be appointed by the preaident of thia aaaocia- tion, or, in bis absence, by the vice president. Said cm- mittee shall he under a code of rules as adopted by the Ex- ecutive Board of this association. DOG SHOW E0LIB. Rule II. Every dog shown under these rules must either be registered in the stud book or listed in the 'Gazette." The fee for registration is $1. and for listing 25 cents. The listing of a dog gives the privilege for exhibition only for the year in which it is listed. Rule XVIII. A person or club gailty of misconduct of any kind in connection with dogs, dog shows or field trials may be suspended by the president of the American Kennel Club, or, in his absence, by the vice-president; or by the committee of the show or trial where the offe se was com- mitted. The diEqualification of an owner shall apply to all dogs owned by him or connected with the perpetration of a fraodulent act, and no dog so difqualified is eligible for entry at any show under any ownership. RULES GOVEENING CLrBS. Rale 1. Applications for dates must be filed with the secretary of the American Kennel Club for approval by the Executive Board of such sub-committee as may be empow- ered to grant dates. ^uch approval, however, shall be subject to the aubscquent indorsement of the premium list, a proof of which must be submitted to the American Kennel Club before publication. Rule V. The premium list must contain the dog show rules of the American Kennel Club, also a list of the oSieials under whose management the show is to be held, who, with the exception of the paid employees, shall be held respon- sible for the payment of all prizes within sixty days of the last day of the show, in default of which the said officials shall be suspended or dieqaalifled for such time as the Amer- ican Kennel CInb shall determine, Mr. Charles Sheldon's black, white and tan dog Tu'navo, by Antonio — Lasfca "ith D. E Rose (igent), black, wblte and tan setter bitch Pearl R., by Sam Gross — Don- naaky. J. J. Odom's black, white and tan setter dog Sport Mc- Allister, by Tony Boy— Blue- — wtth P. Lorillard'a black, white and tan setter bitch Lena Belle, by Topmark — Minnie B. Charlottesville Field Trial Kennels' orange and white setter bitch Belle of Hardbargain, by Count Gladstone IV. — Daisy Crofi with -Fox & Blyth's black, white and tan setter dog Dave Earl, by Count Gladstone IV — Dan's Lady, N. B. Neabilt's lemon and white pointer dog Gold King, by Jingo— Rose Lee Heesen with H. R Edward's black, white and tan setter dog Uncle B., by Harwick — Dan's Lady. H. S. Bevan's black, white and tan setter dog Enoch Arden, by White B —Wanda 8. with Dr. C. I. Shnnp's black and white pointer bitch Tickle, by Tic Boy — Ruflis Avent, Thayer & Duryea'a black, white and tan sette'r dog Peconic, by Count Gladstone IV. — Hester Payne ■ with Dr. C. I Shoop's black, white and ticked pointer dog Hal Pointer, bv King of Kent — Daisy. Avent, Tbaver & Duryea's black, white and tan dog Dot's Boy, bv Orlando — Dolly Wilson with Charlottesville F. T. Kennels' blue bplton setter bitch Pin Money, by Count Gladstone IV.— Daisy Croft. II Eastern Field Trials Summaries. On January 17th last the A. K. C. Commiitee on Consti- tution and Rules met in New York and adopted the follow- ing proposed amendments to the consiitu'lon and rules. Action on the same will be taken at the annual meeting of the AmerieoD Kennel Club on the 22d inst. CONSTITUTION. ArttclelV. Section 2. Each member of the association ehail have tbe right to be presented at the meetings of the association by one delegate duly authorized and hia appoint- ment certified lo by bis club aecretarv, excepting tho delegates of the asiociale members provided for in Article Xf. Before Bach delegate shall be entitled to qualify in tbe association, be must be accepted by ballot by the association, provided Bttch credentials shall have been filed with the secretary of t^ie association, at least tweotv days previous to tbe date of .r ch meeting, A three-fourths vote will be necessary to ac- I ptBCce, and snch acceptance may be withdrawn by a three- ' .utbs TOte by ballot at any meeting of this association. Joe Cum^iing with Dot's Boy Tickle with Pearl R. West PoltiT, Miss , January 15, 1899— The United States Field Trinl Club's Pointer Derby- For PoiQiers born on or after January 1. 1897; 6iD0 to first, eioO 10 Beeond and fioo to third; SlOfoileit: ?10 payable November 1st and $10 to start. Twenty nominations, seven starters. Dr. C. I, Schoop's black and while dng Recreation, by Hal Pointer— Trilby with Dr John E. Daniels' liver and white hitch Maud S., by Plain Sam — Eve. Mr. J. S. Crane's black and white bitch Zspbyr, by Rip Rap — Jingo's Joy with -W. P. Austin's liver and white dog Lad's Jingo, by Jiogo — Dot's Pearl. Miss Sadie Spooner's liver and white bitch Sadie 0., by Young Rip Rap — SpsckleGown with Charlottesville F. T. Kennels' liver and white bitch Nana, by Rip Rap- Toxic. Charlottesville KenneU' liver and white bitch Ranee, by Rip Rap — Toxic, a bye. II. Lad of Jingo with Nana | Zephyr with Ranee Result — first, Nana; second. Lad of Jingo; third. Ranee. West Point. Miss., January 17, 1839- The United States Field Trial Club's Setter Derby— For setter puppies whelped on or after January 1, 1897; S2oO to first. 8150 to second and €100 to tbird. Twenty-sis nominations, nine starters. Fox *& Blyth's black, white and tan bitch Nightingale, by Antonio — Rita with -Avent, Thayer & Duryea's black. white and tan bitch Lady Rachel, by Count Gladstone IV. — Hester Payne. Dr. C. I. Schoop's black, white and tan dog Roderick Dhi3, by Thiers — Barker's Queenic with H. R. dwards' black, white and tan dog Colonel R , by Harwick — Tran Jr D. E. Rosh'b (agent) black, white and tan bitch Lena B , by Tony Boy — Nellie C with Avent, Thayer & Duryea's black, white and tan dog Roysterer, by Count Glad- atone IV.— Hester Payne. Rev. J. P. Greene'a black, white and tan dog Count Dan- stone, by Count Gladstone IV. — Dan's Lady with P. Lorillard'a black, white and tan dog Pink's Boy, by Gleam's Pink — Belle of Pawling. Avent, Thayer & Duryea's black, white and tan dog Prime Minister, by Count Gladstone IV. — Hester Payne, a bye. II. Colonel R. with Roysterer. Roderick Dha with Lena B. Count Danstone with Prime Pink's Boy, a bye Minister. III. Count DanstoDe with Roy- I Colonel E. with Pink's Boy. sterer. | Result — first, Colonel R,; second. Count Danstone; third Pink's Boy, The Absoln'e Stake was between the winners of the Setter and Pointer Derbys. The George Gould Cup must be won twice for final possession. The heat was one hour in dura- tion and between Nana and Colonel R The former won West Point, Miss., January 20, 1399.- United StJites Field Trial Club's All-Age Stake— For pointers ao^l setters that have never won first prize in an All-' ge Stake of the Uoited Slates. Eas'ern or Goo- tlnental Field Trials previous to November 1, 189S First Forfeit SIO and 510 to start. First 5300. second SiOO and third StOO. Mr. D. B. Ogden's black, white and tan setter dog Dom.by Antonio — Lasks with — —Rev J. P. Greene's liver white and ticked pointer dog Yoiing Jingo, by Jingo— Pearl's Dot. Mr. W. W. Titus' black, white and tai dog Joe Cum- mlng, by Antonio— Picciola with P. Lorillard's black, white and tan dog Roland, by Eugene T. — Lou. Roland with Pin Money Young Jingo with Sport Mc- Allister. Result— First, Dot's Boy; second, Joa .Gumming;; third, Pin Money. OOINGS IN DOGDOM. It is expected that the entries for the Westmics'er KeDnel Club Show at Madison Square Gaiden, New York, next week will be over 2,000. A diet good for all dog^, e5pe<^ially collies, is bread and milk, buttermilk and uocleaned paunches; this should not be exclusive, however, a change ia often desirable. The outlook for the coming bench show is an anopicious one. though one would be led to believe from reading the matter contributed to one of the Sunday morning dailies that the canine milleninm wap just at hand. The fox terrier stands almost without a rival as a house dog. He is good tempered and full of tricks, apt at be- ing taught, whilst his short, smooth coat aud general anpect of neatness make him peculiarly adapted as a pet for children. The awards to E V. Sullivan's greyhouoda Mira Monte and Jester at the last San Francisco bench show have been cancelled. Tbey were illegally transferred from one class to another, and Ihe Show Committee tindiog it impossible to explain the matter, assumes tbe resnonsibility. Dauntless Ruler, bred bv W. H. McFee, of Los Aneeles, is a fine, likely lonking young fox terrier, ' He is bv Blemton Reefer — Delia Fox, the latter by Warren Sage — Blemton Spinaway, whicb makes a rare combination of blood. Ruler will be sten on the bench al the coming shows and will no doubt make it interesting for the old winners. The Chesapeake Bay dng is covered with curly hair, re- markably fine and thick, just long eooagh to keep the animal Whrm, and not long enough to become so saturated with water as not (o be easilv shaken ofi and to dry quickly. It is a peculiaritv of the Chesapeake Bay dog's coat that it ia so thick as to be almost impervious to water, and after a good shake, following a swim, be is practically drv and warm. He is also a sturdy animal, a strong, tireless swimmer and a noble dog in many respects. The Eastern bench show circuit ia now about comnleted and shows the following schedule of events: New York, Febrnarv 21st to 24th; Tuesday to Friday, inclusive. Grand Rapids, March Ist to 4'b; Wednesday to Saturday, inclusive. Chicago, March Sth to 11th; Wednesdav to Satardav, in- clusive. St. Louis, March Hch to 17tb; Tueadav to Friday, inclusive. The week following St Louis, March 20'h to 25ih, ia still open. Minneapolis is fixpd for March 28th to Slat; Tuesday to Friday, inclusive. If Kinsas City does not hold a show Minneapolis may follow St. Louis, tbe week after the latter fixture Boston will inaugurate the April shows by opening its doors April 4h to 7ih; Tuesday to Fri- day, inclusive, and Cincinnati will end the circuit, so far as any other show is now known, by holding a first class ex- hibit April 18th to 21s(; Tuesday to Fridav. inclusive. Baltimore haa selected datea which clash with Minneapolis, March 29[h to April l^t; Wedni^sday to Saturday, inclusive. With 3uch a grand circuit and difiueot Judges at the various ahowp, every eond dog ahould have his day at winning, and it will be the fiult of his owner if he ia not given a chance at some one of the various eventa. Kennel Registry. Visits, Sales, Whelps and Names Claimed pabllshed In tMs coltrnm free of charge. PleiBe use the following form: VISITS H. A. Weeener'aroughcoatSt Bernard bitch Ramona W. (California Bernardo — Lady DeIighl),'to Mrs. C. E Saxe'a King Menelek (Regbv — Empress Frances), on February 6, 1899. W. J. P. Stachan'a Great Dane bitch Cleopatra (Rex — Belle), to Capt. C. G. Saxe'a Defender (Sector— Mabel S), on February 12, 1899. Oakflide Cocker Kennels' (San Francisco) red cocker spaniel bitch Oakside Trilbv (Hamilton Jack — Heather Bloom) to Plumeria Ken-^els' (-^an Francisco) Ohtimoioa Viacoont (Cb. Pickpinia — Tootsie), February 12, 1899. W. R Murphy's (Los Angelep) rough coat 8t Bernard bitch Lidy Bote H. (Reglnv — Ladv Bute) to Humboldt Kennels' Alta Millo (Judith's Sir Bedivere — Santa Rosa), Februaiy 15. 1899. SALES. E. A. Attridge sold two bull terrier dog puppies (St. Blaise— Kit) to F. W. Forbes, February 15, 1899. Februaey 18, 1899] ffit;^ ^veexfev otto ^ppvt&xnctru WHELPS. S. Birfcholm'9 rough coat St. Bernard bitch Lady Snooks ( ), wbelped on February 2, 1899, eleven poppies— 8 doe?, 3 biicbes— to Mrs. C. G Saxe's King Meoelek (Reglov — Eiipress Frances.) Mr. CampbeM's roogb coat St. Bernard bilch Emmn Ciandiana ( ), wbelped ot February 14, 1899, fourteen poppies— 10 doge, 4 bitcbes— to Mrp. C. G. Base's King Meneiek (Reglov— Empress Frances ) Union Coursiog Park. Eolries and wionlDg dogs, Satardar, February 11, 1899. PUPPY STAKE— 16 DO 35 IS THE RUN DOWN. R E de E LoDez' Sauta Riia beat u H H^as? ir.'-i Brlndle Koae G E EbmaipQ'9 Handicap beat Ford & Duffy's Lily of ibe Valley Hurley & Rfclllv'astar ol cuoa be -t Pasha Keunels' Rod ot Aab F M.rau's Bit of FashloQ beat 0 H Hoar's -aiui B ise R R rie B Lopex' Santa Ana neat F Herrln's St E mo M Eerr ?au'n Himeymof>Q beat Ford & Duffj's Violet Pasha Keaoels' RolliCKlog Airj beat D Hooper's iliooie H R Ede B Lopez' -Saota Inez beat D Hooper's Morse Patrol OPEN STAKE-SO DOGS IN THE RUN DOWN. P JohQSOQ'3 Moantala Seauty beat L^rkey d: EocK'3 Myrtle F A Mc ■otno's flush beat E 11 Kell'igg's lows Girl G Lahuseo's Firehall beat A ilass^y's Lightf.iOl T MctldowQey'a Roat-biid beat r A Aodf^rson's True Grit Handv A Stnilii's Ida ne*t F McCimb'a liUtle J-iter E Baumeister'8 O'Urady beat I k Hiit tu'd Tic fac G & U Ktjiinela' Deoopsey l.as* beat t^urtls <& "Joqs' The Fram Aeneid K-Doeis' Maid ot Erm heat P Mo-au'a Flyme Faster Pasha KeD'iel ' Me allic beat F McComfi's Motto J H Perlgy's Belle Sewar J teat C Grau's Jona D Cohen & realm's The Devil beat D Hooper's Beodalong Rlucou Kennels' Ski beat E *l Keliogg's i^dy 'illmore Pusha Keaneln' Firm Friend bealJ Shay's Yoan? America Pasha K-noeij' Emin Pash* beat J E Ehnaann's Fireman T J Cronlu's rbornhill Deal J McCuUougn'-i Magdallah J O'Doud's Scout be^tc O J Olson's Sunourst Aeneid Kennels' Pretender beat J F Wehemeyer's One Spot J H Smi h's Me ced beat r -icEidnwoey's Lird icattercasb J Dean's Gladlat'ir beat G Whimey'd Theron I L Sear.-.' B auiy beat Kelley & Foley's Fa ewell Handy & Smlt.'s Victnr Queen beat W Creamer'-s Report D Hooper's Kooiawn beat riuney & Reilly'a Waierwiich w L'reamfr's Jesse Moore boat Jaoies MoCormlcK's White Tip Handy & Smith's Petr mios beat A Johnson's Tod Slnan F Moraii's "'a Si Flatterer beat n.ut-rpnse Kennels' F--dora Yosemite Eenoels' Wild Lassie b-at Aeo^d Kennels' Van Kaapp M London's Magneto be-il f Croniu's ilaid ot Bail F A Mc omb's Roval Fiosn heat Eai'py and Luiln's Shylock Boy Curtis & Sou's McKinley beat ieoeid Kennelii' Bona Dea Kay & rrant'a niana b^-at E ^V'IIsmq's ilagnet Harley A Reilly's 0 K Cap! ol beat W C .ila'saon's Joy BgUs Aeneid Kennel ' Va i Ciole beat Larkey& Rjrk's Minerva Larfeey & Ruck's Van Needa beat F Muran'a Uolden Russet J Co neil'a Log toy beat funis & Son's i-uxor M London's Sharkey bt-at E M Kellogg's Iowa Boy Eai ATraui's Innlslallea beat W F H.ibns' Mercy May J J Elmona's Moruing 'ilor\ beat Kay & Tram's ■ rosspatch R E de B Loprz' Rocne ter beat [ L ears' H.ji Stuff J 3 Shaw's Lucky Dog beat Ed Evati's Vlg lant F A McComb's Faaltiess Beauty beat J Morrison's Liddle aEotriss and winolDgdogs, Sunday, FeDruary 12, 1809. OPEN STAKE- FlDsb beat Monotain Beauty Rjsebud beat Fireball O'Grady beat Ida Dempsey Lass beat Maid ot Erin Metallic beat Bell Seward 1 he Devil beat Ski I Firm Friend beat rhorahllt i Emin Pa^ha beat Scout PreiendPr beat Merced Gladiator beat Beauty . Koolawn beat Vlc.or Queen '. SECOND TIES, Flush beat Rosebud | Koolawn beat Petro.ilns O'Grady beat Dempsey Lass ! Koyal Flush beat ■' lid Laasie Metallic beat The Devil I Diana beat O K Capitol Firm Friend bpat Pretender Log Boy beat Sharkey Gladiator beat Emia Pasha | Luclsy Dog beat Morning Glory -FIR^T TIES. Prelonius ran a bye Jesae Moon wi.hdrawn Wild Lassie D at False Flatterer Royal Flus^ beat Magneto Diaoa beat McKlnlev O K Capitol beat Van Ctole Log Boy beat Van Needa Sharkey beat Innlslnllen Morning Glory heat Rochester Lucky Dog beat Faultless Beauty Flush beat O'Grady Uladiatir beat Metallic EoolaWQ t>eat Firm Friend THIRD TIES. I Royal Flush b=at Diana I>og Boy beat Lucky Djg FOURTH TIES. Gladiator beat Flush Royal Flash beat Koolawn I Log Boy ran a bye Gladiator beat Log Boy FIFTH TIES. I Rjyal Flush ran a bye FINAL. Gladiator beat Royal Flush. PUPPY STAKE-FIRST TIES. ^anta Rita beat Handicap I Santa Ana beat Hooey Moon Star ot Cnba beat Sit ot Faabion | -anta Inez beat Roilckiog Airs SECOND ROUND. Santa Rita beat Star of Cuba. PINAL. First, second and third money 530, •ZO and ?12.50. was divided between Santa Rita, sania Ana and Santa Inez, all owned by B. E. de B. Lopez' The money In the Open Stake, |6S0. was divide t as f illowa: J Deane'a Gladiator, *l 10. F A McUom.'s Royal Flush. |7.5; J. CoDuell's Log B'.y, |oO: F. A, McComb's Itoyal Fmsh and D. Hooper'a Koolawn, ?3-i each; Pasha Kennels' Fl'm Friend and Metallic, 9^ each; Kay&Trani'd Diana, E. Burmtistet's u Grady and J. ?^. Shaw's Locby JJog. J20 each; the next leu |12.50 each, and the next twenty, 37.50 each. iDsleside Ooursin^ Park. Entries and wionlDgdogs, Saturday, February 11, 1S99: Or-EN STA^E— 72 DOGS IN THE RUN DOWN. J P Thrift's Forget beat Curtis & Son's Commodore, 6-0 H Spring's Dawn beat S Q'jane's Marietta, 8-0 T P L'gan's Mis^ irlzzie beat W Glass n's Sylvaoas, 18-8 Bynifc's Nellie B beat J scaafftfr's Pastime, 7-3 Kay & Tram's EcHpse beat Lord & Herbst'a nevolv^r. 13-5 Russell & Wli3i>a's LaJy Kmma beat J Deane's Connemara. 17-5 Handy & Smith's Viitor beat M Watson's Richmond Lead, 10-2 '■1 Soiart'sSilkwood b-at Barlel Bn.s' Rest As-sure«i, 12-8 B irlel Bros' Mac's Melody beat J McNeil's Lapadura. 10-4 J Byrne'8 Olympus beat T Butler's ^'ugle 13-5 J Byrne's Eleven Spot beat J S^xsmlth's Currency. 15-1 H A DecKelman's Hyaway beat J Byrnt-'s aohawK 7-5 H Wener s Montana beat M Erosl's Golden Weal. 16-4 Handy & Smlih'a Iwl . city uin b«at H Lynch's Loyalty. 7-3 J Keene'3 Royal Buck beat W aUln's Melba 9-1 ' '' '^ Russell & Wlls .n's Lady Herschel beat A M^y's Hadlwtst. 12-8 W_,le8aon a Mystic b.at J Perry's Royal Duke. fo_i ^'"'^'' '"^ T Hull a Miss -kybari baat J KelU 's L,ady t ripple 12-4 HA Deckelman's .^len Chioe beat J Perry's Black Chief. 15-10 J Dean^-'s Brililaotlue heat A MasaeV^^ Hatile 5-'' ' " J T Sv^'sr Mt^h'"! '.^^? ^^' I.' Hooper's Prince of Fashion, 10-8 hL^^* =^i,^''^?*^'.'**^S .^ ^ DecRelman's CM Glory. 13-12 ^^^^^ "^ i°^\'-K'^ J-Dule Wilson beat M Allen's Miss Alice 9-4 Handy A Smith's Moana beat CurtisA s n's Soitt Free 8^ ?P°?'h fJj'l^^'? Interealtng beat Curtis i Sin's Vanlt> Fair. 12-3 J P rhriJi's Brmus beat LoweA Pnompson's Lowlaoder l;^.2 irfn^r* 1^ i^kP^^IJ'^''^^''' ^ '^aaoe>.'s ~lr Jonn Arnoii. lO-S wr^Lf.. «"''.? hi'^F^ Hugo beat J Gladstone's Lady Belle. 22-0 H Lypch'3 Mystic Maid beat J Kuenao'-. Roval Oak. 8-5 ^*i n.?/°? B-Q Hur bPal A Vun den Burgh's American ^agle. 8-e H A Dec?e m^nn's Mira Monte beat H Lynch's L ,ltfe M. dJ ?rt.^"?^m ^';^tr""*^^^^ ''^^ J Q"^"^'^ 'fad Steven's, «.o J Cooney's Black Hawk o at J Farl-v's fullamore 16-0 D Wooo^s Black Night h -at J Dujarrteo's T- caloma. 17-5 Kay A Trant 3 Sylvia be^t D Cronin's Swlnoerton, 13-7 1 J Cronin s Arab beat M Ryaa's Kill Boy. i-l Entries and winning dogs. Sunday, February 12, 1899. OPEN STAKE-FIRST TIES. Forget beat Dawn. 4,'^-0 Miss GrJzz'e beat Nelly, 4-0 Eclipse beat Lady Kmma, 6 5 Victor beat -^ilkwood, 1>5 Muc's Mel'idy beat Olympus. 6-0 Flyi.wav beat Eleven Sput. 14-3 Monta a heat Twin City Hirl, 5-3 Koyal Buck beat Lady Herschel, St Michael beat Peacpfol Glen, 12-9 Jennie Wilson oeat loteresilne. 13-7 Brutus beat Mona. 6-i Flying Buck ran a bye ( E-ady Hugo withdrawn) with Fear Not and the latter won, 17-7 Mystic Maid beat Ben Hur. C-3 Mira Monte, beat Black Hawk, 9 2 Royal Du=e beat Miss Skyball. 8-7 I fylvll'bS AraTs?^^'' '"' Glen Chloe beat Brilllanilne, 3-5 I °^'^^ '^^^ ^^^' ^^ SECOND TIES, Forget beat Miss Grizz'e, 4-1 Victor heat Ecll..se- 7-2 Mac's Melody beat niyaway. 7-0 Royal Buck beat Montana. 6-0 Glen Cbloe beat Royal Dote, 5-3 ' Jennie Wilson beat St Michael, 14-2 [ Bmios beat Flying Buck, 42-5 I Mystic Maid beat Mlra Monte, '27- 1 15. lime i minutes 35 seconds . Koctet t>eat Sylvia, 7- producing eons and 6 producing daughters. | « • • Address R. !. MOORHEAD, Green Meadow Farm, Santa Clara, Cal. ST AM B 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 times 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON ,500 IN PURSES. $7 Address all communications to STAM B. 23,444, 3:11 1-4, isbyStamboul. 2:071^ (fiire < f 34 in the 2.30 ]i^^) dam Belle Medium. 2:20, bv Happy Medium (sire of Nancy Han Its, 2:01, and 92 oihers in the 2:30 lis-t and of 55 producing snnsaTid 49 producioK dams-, second dam by Almont Lightning (sire of the dams of King Priuceps, 2:15. aud Z)mbro. 2:ii) libird dam by Mambrino Patchen; fourth dam by Mambrino Chief STAM 15. is one of the soundest and gamest race horses on the Coast and oue of the best young stallions atandiug for public service. Weight 1075 Ihs., heir 4rir viOER HOTEL STAKES, Sl,O00— Four Furlongs — For two-year-old fillies. 810 to ^t. omI',??he noSiT.ftion ; sVo.douIone; to st»rt The value ..ftbe state lo be Sl.COO. of which 87CO tofirTtSiOOtosecona and SlOOto third. Winners of a sweepstake of SI.O 0 value tocarrysibs eiiia; of two' of any value. 5 lbs. extra. Nonwlnners of a race of 8i00 allowed d lbs ; of two racas of any value, 7 lbs ; maidens beaten two or more times, 12 lbs. ■FORirST ANH STREAM STAKES, SI, 000— Four Furlongs and a Half.-For two-year-olds. eiOto accompany ihe nominaf.m; 830 add tlonal to start. The value of the state to be Sl.OOO of wbich f/OO to first 8200 to second and 8100 t.i third Winners of two sweep takes of any value.or one of s 500 to carry 5 lbs. erlra; of three or more of any value, 7 lbs. extra. Th.ise not having won a sweep- stake'allowed 5 lbs., and if such have not won two races, S lbs. Maidens, it never placed m a sweep- state, allowed 12 lbs. extra. WINDSOR-ONTARIO. July 22d to August 12th. TWFRr.HANTS' STAKES. Sl.OOO— One Mile.— For three year-old fillies. 810 entrance to accom- pany the nominauon; 830 additIon-1 to start. The value of the state to be Sl.OOO, of whict 8700 t ■ first 8200 to second and SlOO to third. Nonwlnners (that have stanedi of a three year-ola state of 860o' Value allowed 7 lb,s.; of two races in 1899 of any value, 10 lbs ; maidens, 12 lbs. MABTIMAS STAKES. Sl.OOO— One Mile and an Eighth -Selllng'.sweensti'kes for three-year- olds and UDWard sio to accompany the nomiuation; S30 additional to start. The value of the stake to be =1 OCO of which S700 to first. 8200 to tecoud and SIO , to third. Those entered for Si.OOO to carry weight 'for 'age 3 lbs all..wed lor each S.500. less to 81-500, then 2 lbs. for each 3100 less to .SSOO. Etarters to be named, with selling price, the day precedirg the race. wssFX: ST4.KES SI 000— Five Farlongs-For two-year-olds. SIO to accompany th?. nomination; sS'^ddiilonal to start. Tbe yaloe of the stake t.j be Sl.COO. ol which 8700 to fi'St. 8200 to second and SlOO to third Winners of two sweepstakes of 8600 value, or one of SI. aOO, to carry 3 lbs. extra. Non- winners of four races that have n.,t won a sweepstake allowed 7 lbs.; of two races, 10 lbs. FORT ERIE-ONTARIO. June 26th to July 19th. S15 to accompa' y the! CANADIAN DEKBY, S3, 500— One aiile anfi st, S^OO tosecoil andSiOO to third- Thise entered not to be sold to carry -5 lbs extra; if for S3,U0O, weight for age. Allowances ; 1 lb for each 32-50 to 82,000; 1 lb for each SlOO to £1 000; 2 lbs. for e-iChSlOO to S6j0. BANNER STAKES, SI, 000— Six Furlongs.— For two-year-old Colts and geldings SIO to accom- pany the nimiaatioo; S30 additional to start. The value of tne stike t> be Sl.oOO. of which 5700 to first. Sim to second and 5 luO t> third. To carry 115 lt>s. Winners of two sweepstakes to carry 5 lbs. extra; of three. S lbs extra, N (uwinners of a sweepstake thit have not won three races (selling purse races excepted) allowed 7 lbs. ; maideos, 12 lbs. ^p- Highland Park (Detroit) will be open for tLe use of horsemen on April l3t, with track, water- grass, stabling and good cabins free of charge to those racing on the Circuit. SPECIAL NOTICE TO HORSEMEN stakes for the Fall Meetings (1.5 days each) at Highland Park, Fort Erie and Wsndsor will be offered in July. The most complete and perfect arrangements have been made with the Railroads to transport the horses and passengers from one track to the other by Special Train at much lower rates than ever before; for example: IT COSTS LESS THAN $10 to ship a horse from HigBland Park to Fort Erie, Montreal and return to HiKhland Park. All shipments from one track to the other will be by special train requiring only a few hours. Horses can be loaded and unloaded at Highland Park, Fort Erie and Montreal directly at the Track. SPECIAL NOTICE— No entry will be receiv d for any of these stakes, except upon this condition; That all disputes, claims and objections arising out of tha rac!ni» or with re«Dect to the interpretation of the conditions of any stakes, shall be decided by a majority of the Racing Stewards present, or those whom they mav .*'. , ., ...':,"-:_: 11 ;„.„ „i,„ii ho fl„oi Address Entries to 1X7' A T.Tfl? r» 'D A I^H/TTTI? St^^-noto-w,-wT appoint, and their decisions upon all points shall be final. HERRILL B HILLS, Pres QEORQE M. HEHDRIE, WALTER O. PARHER, Sec'y. Tres. WALT£R O. PARMER, Secretary, 213 Hammond Building, Detroit, Mich. Trotting New England Horse Breeders' Ass'n, BOSTON, MASS. GRAND CIRCUIT MEETING. AUGUST 21—25, 1899- READVILLE TROTTING PARK. EARLY CLOSING PURSES. The Blue Hill. 2:30 Glass, Trotting. The Massachu-etts 2:13 Glass. Trotting 2:10 Olass, Trotting 2:25 Olass, Pacing. 2:14 Oiass, Pacing. 'ihe Neponaet, 2:10 Olass, Pacing, Conditions. 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Act SANTA FE ROUTE The best railway SAN FRANCISCO to CHICAQO Every day Pnllman Palace Sleeping Care and Pallman Tourist Sleeping Cars run on the following time : THE CALIFORNIA LTMITED leaves SUN'- DAYS. TUE^DAY:i and FRIDAY-S. Handsom-Rt Train In tbe World, Double Drawlng-ronm ftle^pfng Canj, Ovservailon Car and a Dlulne Car managed by Mr. Fred Harvey. Entire train lighted Dy Eltjcrlcily Harvey'a Dining Rooms serve enperlor meals at very reasonable rates. Ton will be comfortable if you travel on the SANTE FE. San Francisco Tifket Offlce-628 Market Street. Tele- ph ne Main 1531. Sonset Limited THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY'S MAGNIFICENT TRAIN BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW ORLEANS LEAVES SAN FRANCISCO, ID p.m. Toes, and Sat. LOS ANGELES, 3 p. m. Wed. and Son. VestibuUd. Composite, Compartment, JjoubU Drawing-room Sleeping and Dining Car.% Ekganthj fiUed. A Royal Train Along a Royal Way Pacific Coast Limited BETWEEN Los Angeles, St. Louis and Chicago Via EL PASO and Fort WORTH With through car connection for SAN FRANCISCO Leaves San Francisco 5:00 p. m. Mon. and Tbar. Los Angeles 11:30 a. m. Tue. and FrI. /rrives Gbicago 4:00 p. m. Fri. and Mod . An Elegant Solid Vesiibuled Train, with Equipment Similar to Sunset Limited. Grand Transcontinental Tours BLAKE, MOFFiTT & TOWJSE -DEAIKES IN - 55-57-59-61 First Street, S. F. Telephone Main 199. PATENTS Caveats, Pensions.Trade Marks, Design.Pateats, Copyrights, Etc., COBBESPONnENCE SOUCITEn JOHN A. SACL.IiO Droit Bids Washington, FEBBCAEY 18, 1899;) ®l;e ^vsehev cmb ^cnci«tnan* li. THE BAY WOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW SAN MATEO. CAL. (Property of John PAEEorr, ES'J ) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CLASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion IM ?- HACKNEY GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes- WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. SERVICE FEE, $75 j Mares Proving Barren Reiornabte N'ext Feason Free of Charge. ( Dednciions Made for Two or More Mares. Farther Parlicnlars on ADplicatioo NOTE — Those contemplating to breed for the profitable Heavy Harness Maricet, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, to visit THE BAYWOOD STCD and examine the get of "GREEN'S RfFpS" out of Trotting-Bred Mates. For size, substance, symmetry of form and ai-tion they cannot be equalled in California. Visitors are' always welcome. GREEN'S RCFUS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to WILLIAM EAYNER, Stud-groom. , THE BAYWOOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp. Hercules. This beaotifal atallion stands 16.1 hands, on good stent legs. Has gxpat body with short back. Eleven years old- Has always been driven: has never raced. Speedy trotter, with action. Kindest disposition. His color is a beautiful and fashionable SE.\I. BKOVTN NOTE— This horse is recommended as an excellent top-cross on common orrlraught mares to pro- duce general-purpose horses. Or will produce heavy-weight Huntersand Cavalry Remounts out of appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20.00. Beeedees' Dieecioey. VBRB.4 BCB9r.4 JKB8ET8-The best A. J. C.C registered prize herd Is owned by TnrvTtv PIEBCE San Francisco. Anlmsln for sale. JERSBYe. HOLSTBI.\8 A.\D DCHHAM8— Hogs. Pooliry. WM. ^1I.ES i CO., Loe Angeles. CaL VETERINARY. CALLS FEOM ALL PARTS OF THE COAST AKB DJTEBIOK PROMPTLY ATTENDED. Dr. G. W. Stimpson — M. O. C. V. S. — aiODEES SrSGEET AND TkEATMENT OF RaCF HOBSES A Specialty. San Francisco Office; 510 Van "Sesa Ave. (Near Golden Gate ATenoe) Tel. Jessie 1721. HOUBS: 11 A. K . to 2p. K. Residence: 69S 34tli St., Oakland. Tel. Red 335L (Near San Pablo Avenne) HouBS : 7 to 9 A. M. ; 5 to 7 p. M. I THE TROTTING STALLION MONTEREY AMIGO, 2;09l-4 WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 189P AT FORMERLY MONTEREY. THE LOS ANGELES TROTTING PARK. Ira Barker Dalziel VETERINARY DENTIST. omcE A*rD STABI.S : 605 Golden Gste Avenae. Ban Fnmdsco. omcx HotTBs: 7 to 8 ft. m. uid 4 to S p. m Tkl. Bodth: 651. DESCRIPTION. MONTEREY AMIGO 2:09 1-4 stands 15 hands 3 in., weighs 1200 lbs., is a square trotter, and is admitted by- all who have seen him to be the most complete staUion in every respect ever on the Pacific Coast. He has the style, size and bold action so much sought after by expert horsemen of the pres- ent time. In color he is a handsome chestnut with while ankles. He has the best of legs and feet, and is perfectly sound and without a blemish. TERMS. He will be allowed to serve 30 mares at $60 for the season ending June 1st when all bills must be paid. Or $50, for spot cash at time of service. I in- tend to take him through the Eastern circuit this year and confidently look forward to bringing back to California the stallion record of the world. Address all f Sidney 3:19 3-4^ Sire of I Monterey - .2:0914 Lenoa N (p) 2m\^ Dr Leefe ^2:UMt Oddity „ 2:l03ii SldrooDt 2:10>!; Gold Leaf. '2:lli^ Adonis „2:U!4 and S others lo the 2:15 circle, and 26 ia 2:20 and better PEDIGREE. Santa Glaus 2:1 Sire of WilliEm > enn. 2:(r7i^ Claos Almont 2:121^ Clans Forrester 2:11J^ and 12 oiliers in 2:30 fStratbmore 403 ! Sire of 3< Elinor 2:11 ; and 7S others in 2:30 l.X.ady Thorn Jr., by Mambriro Dam of Navidad _ „ 2:22J4 Santa Claos. 2:15 M.R.av.a, F.E. v.aca VETEBINABY SVB&EOX, ftiemtier of the Boyal College of Veterinary Sor- geons, England ; Fellow of the Edlnborg Veterinary Medical Society; Gradnaie of the New Veterinary College, Edlnhnr^h; Veterinary Surgeon to the S. F. Fire Department; Live Stock Inspector for New Zea- land and Anstralian Colonies at the port of San Francisco; Professor of Eqoine SledicJne, Veterinary Surgerv, Veterinary Department UnlverBiiy of Caiilomia; Ei-President of the California State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Infirmary, Residence and Office. San Francisco Veterinary Hoe- pital.1117 Golden Oate Avenne, near Webster St.. San Francisco: Telephone West 125. (.Sweetnesfl- — Dam of Sidney 2:1^^ . Hattie._ -.— Dam of Monterey 2:(9ii^ MontaLE 2:16}^ communications to Com. Belmont 4340.... Sire of Dams of Monterey 2:09^2 Montana _2:;6!4 FelTare „ 2:1034 lago _ 2:11 G^ette - _2;12i=b Dr. Spellman 2:13^ Sire of Carrie Bell 2.-23 Meieor 2:17J^ l.Barona Dam of Hatlie. dam of Monterey 2K)9^ Moniana .2:16^| P. fVolnnteer 55 I Sire of ' St. Joliaa 2:11^ and 33 others LLady 3Ierritt, by Edward Everett f Belmont 64 I Sire of ■{ Nntnrood 2:1S I and 57 others (.MUs tiratz, by Commodore ("Woodford Mambrino 3:21 1-3 I Kremlin _.. 2:07J4 . < and 12 others [Dangtter of Norman 35 and mare by Gray Eagle J. WILLIAMS. University P. 0., Los Angeles. Cal. I Shoe Horses On Scientific Pincirles. Giving Especial Aitention to Gentlemen's Roadsters and Saddle Horses. The Indivldnallty Of Each Horse is My Study. Attention Given The Treatment of Quarter CracSs, Corns, Split Hoofs. The Correction of Imperfect Gaits, Interfering, Eorsing and Knee-Hitting. All Work Done CTnderetandingly With Respect To The Anatomy of Horse's Feet. TURF SHOEING SHOP, Phone, Jeaie IIW. 104 G. G Avenne. WM. aicEACHKAN, Prop. STALLION FOR SALE. The Handsome Horse ALEXANDER BUTTON JR.. By ALEXANDER BUTTON'.from KATE KEAEN"EY, by JOHN NrXSON. A perfect driver and a Horse Show prize winner. Sonnd and all right. Will be sold CHEAP. Apply af this office. YOU CAN CLIP HAIR from Man or Beast. Just the thing to use for clipping fetlocks, and around the ears or sores on your horse or any other animal, as well as keeping the children's hair neatly cut A GOOD THING ON THE RANCH (Or about the stable or house.) FIRST-CLASS HAIR CLIPPER with extra springs, SENT POST PAID FOR $1.50 Or, Free with Two New Yearly Subscriptions to the Breeder a>.-d SpoETSMiS. Address BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 22 1-2 Qeary St., San Francisco, Cal. M Ull m rr) DSHiW"* "^rait Patented Aagosi llih, J;96, DEVICE COMPLETE • - ■ S5.00 J. O'K.iNZ, Agent, Dr. Mutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just the thing for a Eoad Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. ^BP~Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address, G. E. HUTTON V. S., HOLTON, KAXSAS. 26-2S Golden Gate Ave., Ssn Francisco. LearntoMBMsl Learn Mew! learn Way! Because success is guaranteed from the start! Because the work is pleasant aa well as profitable A collection of birds is both, beautiful and valuable. Birds, animals, fisb. reptiles, etc., may be preserved with little trouble, as records of the day's chase. Boys, girls, men and women can do nice work from the start, and can become expert in one week. Mounted birds find a ready sale: be-ides yon can make money leaching your friends. Every school shoald have a collection of native birds and animals. TAXIDER ia R compotind of wonderful embalming power. It is not nece>sary to skin birds o animals when using Taxider Birds when mounted wilh Tasidr-r become a-; hard as =tone, and will las a tbousan'l years undiatarbed by moth or time. No tools reqnired except those that everyone has. One box Taxider is enoogh lo moani 30 birds the size of a qnail, with foil iostmctlons for mounting every- thing. Also iostrortions for tanning stins for" rugs, etc. Price 81. -SEE WHAT ONE MAN SAYS- Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 9. 1S9S— Me F. L. Ackley: I received the box of Taxider some time ago. II works fine. I have just finiisbed mounting a t}eautl[al swan. I have f>lreadv a nire collection of birds, and a class of seven boys. It is really wonderfoi how it works. The very first bird I mO'inied was a success. Please end enclosed money order for one dczen boxes. Please rush, as 1 cm in qniie a hurry. Thanking yoa for past favors. I remain truly yours, J. H. Fla>-debs, Tacoma, Wash. I have letters like this from hundreds of people, and all are having success. Send for a bos to-day. You can learn in one hour. Remember, success is guaran- teed from the start. Liberal discounts to agents. Taxider is manufactured by F. L. ACKLEY, Sioux City, Ia. U. S. A. Come to the office of the Bbeedeh a>"1> Spobtsuax, register your wants and place an '^ advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with less expense than by any other method. TO BUY OR SELL A HORSE, C. F. BUNCH, SuperteDdent Vendome Stock Farm 'Sulkies Built to Order! Race Track San Jose, Cal. Will Take a Few Onteide Horses to Train on Seasonable Terms. The following named horses have received their records at the bands of Mr. Bonch. Viz.— Much Better.. .„, 2:07i4 Ethel Downs. 2:iO Oar Boy -2:12!^ You Bet ._2:12V4 ClaudiDS „ _2:13ii Iran Alto 2:133X Thompson _2:H^ And many others better than 2:30. Hillsdale _ 2:15 Jonn Bory -2:iS^i Dr Frasse 2:18311 Alviso 2:20 Lynnelte „2:20 Laura R 221 REPAIRED AND CONVERTED. lilned np to mn perfeet when strapped to horse. OtJE BPECIAXTT "^^SULKIES TO RENT^ We BUT and sell Secon-d-ha>t> Sulkies. "W. J. KJENTTEY, Blkeman, G31 VAI.E^'CIA St., kzab 16th 112 Q^fye ^veeitev anti ^ptrfftvmtau FEBBnAEY 18, 1899 TELEPHONE: South 640 ^^BoL "> JAN [M. RANCI5C0, Track Harness for 1899 ^ |See Our Special ^ $40 Mofatt Leather Harness THE BEST EVER OFFERED FOR THE PRICE. HORSE BOOTS Horse Clothing, Medicines, Liniments, Etc., Etc. J. O'KANE, 26-28 Golden Gate Ave., 58 Warren St., N. "Y. San Francisco. The Palace -AND- Grand Hotels -«. Sa.z3. f^3^a.xiolsc<3 -^ 1400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE atthe special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. 0OEEE3PONDESCE 80UCITED mt JOHU C. KIKKPATKICK, Uanaeer' Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York. Office: 1402 Broadway, New York, THE SARATOGA RAGING ASSOCIATION Offers the Following Events to Close March 1 , 1 899, for season of 1899. The Rules of Racing adopted by the Jockey Club and the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association to apply. FOR TWO-YEAR-OLDS. THE CONGRESS BALL— 83,000.— For two-year-olds. 510 each. or?:0 if declared by Junel, isyy Star'era lopay S30 additional Tbe proprietnre of CoDgreFS HrII to add sufBident to make the value of the stake S2.C00. of vvhich ?400 to second an^i SJOO to third. Win- Ders ot S2.81 0, 4 lbs extra: of S3.S00, 7 lbs. extra. Non-winners of SSOO allowed 8 lbs. ; of SJoO. 15 lbs. Maidens allowed IS lbs. Five fur- longs. THK GKAXD UNION HOTEL— SIO.OOO.— Adoubleevent SIO.OOO for two-year-oids (foals of 1397) of SlOO each, or SiO if declared ODt bv June 1. iS 9 Starter* t" pay S103 additional, which s-hall en- title them to start for both events The Grand Union Hotel to add the amount nee&^ary to make xh" event-* SS.OOO each. In each event the seroi'd tn receive ?! COO and the third S5i.'0. Conriitionsof th- Srst eveut, to b^ run about the 5th of August, dnrine ibe Saratnga meetine, 1S99. Winu'^rsot two races of S2 400 or oneof Si.SOO. 7 ib^ exira Mai-lens never bavins been rlaced second for a raceof Sl.SOO. allowed o lbs Th'^ produce of mares or stallions which have not produf ed a winner p'ior to Jan. 1, 1)=99, if maidens at the time of starling, allowed 3 lb=i., or both, iilbs. The winner to re- ceive J3.SO0, the second ?l,O00, the third S-SOO. Five and a half farlongs. Conditions of the set^ond event, to be ma on or about the 19th of of Angnf-t Winners of three races of Si, 400, or one of St. 800, or of the first event. 7 lbs extra. Maidens never havi-ig been placed secou' for a race of SI. 400 allowed 10 lbs. The produce of mares or stillions whi h have not produced a winner prior to Jan. 1. 1S99 if maidens at time of startine, allowed H lbs . or both 5 lbs. The win ner to receive 33.500. the second Sl.OOO, and the tbird, S^OO. Six fur- longs. THE PEPPER-S3,000.— For two-year-nlds. S40 each or only S20if declared out b? June 1. 1S99. starters to pay gSO addi- tional. J«Tne« K Pepper & Co . distillers, Lexington. Ky , to add an amount suffi-ient to mike the value of the state S3 000 of which SfiOO to second and ?303 to third. Winners of $2,400 4 lbs extra Non-winners of SI, 200, allowed 4 lbs.; of -^tOO S lb« ; of $350, 12 lbs ' maidens, 18 pounds. Five and a half furlongs. THE G. W. MUWn & CO. HANDIC \P-»3,000.-For two-vear-olds. S40 each, or only S20 if declared bv June 1 1899 BtHrttTS to pav SM additional. The champagne firm of 't. H Mumra &*^o. to add RUlBeient to make the vaino of the st-ibe S3.000 of which tfeooto second BudS^iOO to third. Weights to be announced three days before the race Six furlongjt. THE WORUEV HOU«iE-83,000.-For two-year-old 6iUR3 840 each, or only S20 if declared by June l, 1899. Starters to pay sso additional. The proprietors of the Worden House to add saflSeient to make the value of the stase S2.000. of which g4G0 to second and S200 to third. Weights, 119 lbs. Winners of a race valued at §2.4^ 0, 5 lbs. extra Non-winners of Sl.SOO, allowed 7 lbs. Five furlongs. THE FLEISCHMANN— S3,000.-Fortwo-year-olds. S40each, or S20 if declared by lune 1. 1S99. 6t^^lers io na/ 530 additional. The association to add sufficient to make the value of the stake S3,000, and Messrs. Pbas FleiSfhmann'h Son'' to donate to the owner of the winner a can of the value of S300. S60T to sec ind and ?3iio to third. Xon-winners of 54.000 aUowed 5 lbs. ; of 52,000, 8 lbs. Maidens allowed 12 lbs. Five and a half furlongs. THE McGRATHIANA- S-J.OOO.— For two-year-olds. S40 each, or §20 if declared by June 1.1S99. Siarte"-- to pny S^O aiditional The association to add Bnfflcient to make the value of the stake S 2,000. of W'lich S400 to second and S200 to third. Non-winners of £2,f 00 allowed 6 lbs.; of S800, 10 lbs. Maidens allowed 14 lbs. Five furlongs. THE W. J. LEMP BREWING CO. HANDICAP— S3, 000. —A handicap for two year-olds. $40 each, or one-hal f forfeit. Starters to pav ?30 additional . ihe Wil'iam J. L^mp Brewing Oompany of St Louis to add safficieot to m-ike tie va'ue of the stake 32,000. of which S400 to the second and S200 to third. Weights to be announced three days befoie the race. Five furlongs. FOR THREE-YeAR-OLDS. THE MADDEN— Sl.OOO ADDED.— For three-year olds, S50 each, half firfeit. with Sl.OOO added by Mr J. E Madden, of which ?100 to second and 8200 to tnird. Xon-winners in 1S9S-9 of S% ouO allowed Tibs.; of S2.' 00. 10 lbs.: of $1,000,14 lbs.; of S'>00, 18 lbs. Maidens allowed 24 lbs. One mile. THE HENDRl*-— S750 ADDED.— For three-year-old allies. S4oeach. h-ilf forfeit, with S7i0 added, of which S200to second and SlOO to third. Weights. 121 lbs. Xon-winners in 1838 or 1S99 of S.'.OOfi allowed 31bs.: of Sl.oOO. 5 lbs.; of Si.oOO. 7 lbs ; ot S750. 12 lbs. ; i f S350, ISlbs. One mile and a sixteenth. THE UNITED STATES HOTEL— SI ,000 ADDED.— For three-year-olds. foO eaf'h, half forfeit, with .?l,000 added by the pro- prietors of the Doited States Hotpl, of which 5400 to seeind and S200 10 third. Winner of the Belmont. Brooklyn Derby. Reilization. or aovrace esc'U'iivelv f,>r thre^year-olds (handicaps "excepted) of the value of S3.80O. to e\r-v 5 lbs. extra. Non-winnere in 1S99 of 31.700. if non-winners of S2.500in 1898, a'lowed 10 lbs.; non-winners in 1899 of $:0">, if noQ-winnera of S1.200 in 1S93, allowed 14 lbs. One mile and a furlong. FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. THE SPENCER HANDICAP — 81,350 ADDED. — A handicap. For three-v ear- olds and uoward 850 each, half forfeit, wirh 81.250 added by Mr. R. A. ''anfleld. ot which 8400 to the second and SJOO to the third.. Weights to be announced three days before th-^ race. One mile and a quarter. THE CITIZENS AND MERCHANTS' HANDICAP— 85.000.— A handicap. Forihree-vear-oldsand upward. 8100 each, half forfeit, or only 825 if doeUre i bv Jane 1. 189?. Star'ersto pay SlOO additional The citizens and merchants of 'Saratoga and the associa'lon to add sufficient to make the valne of the stake 85,000. of which Sl.OOO to second and S 00 to third, weiehts to be announced three days before the race. One mile and a sixteenth. THE SARATOGA GRAND PRIZE FOR 1899-85,000.— For three-vear-olds and upward. SlOO each, 850 forfeit, or only 825 if declared by lune 1. 1899. Starters ti pay SlOO additional. The Sara- toga Association to add sufficient to make the value of the stake So.Of.n. of which Sl.OOO to second and 3500 to third Winners of 86,000 in 1899 to carrv 6 lbs. extra. Noa-wianers of £2,000 ia 1893 aUowed 5 lbs. One mile and a furlong. FOR ALL ages. THE KEAR-1EY— 81,000 ADDED.— Forall ages. $50 each, half forfeit, with 31.000 added bv Hon Kdward Eearnev, of which SlOii to second and 3200 to third. Weiehts 8 lbs belnw the scale. Winners in 1=93 or 1S99 of anv race (excepting those exclusively for twn-vear-old'sj. value Sl.SOO, '5 lbs. extra; of S7.000. 10 lbs. extra. Three-vear-olds and upward, non-winners in 1*^99 of 8700, if non-win- ners of S600 in 1893. allowed 6 lbs. Six furlongs. THE BEVERWYCK STEEPLECHASE-Sl.Ono. — 830 eflcb; S15 if declared June I, 1899. Starters to pav 820 additional. The association to add sufficient to make the value of the stake 81,000, ofwhich 3200 to second and Sloo to third Weight tor age. under the rale's of the National Steeplechase and Sunt Association Horses which have never won a steenlechase allowed 10 lbs. Fall course, about two miles and a half. THE KENSINGTON HOTEL HURDLE HANDICAP- SI, 000.- 33'1 each: S15 if declared June 1. 1893. Starters to pay 820 additional The proprietors of the Kensineton Hotel, Saratoga, and the Stnnevant House. New York, to add sufficient to make the value of the stake 31 GOO. of which S2.X) to the sec ) id and SIOD to the third. Weights to be announced three days before the race. Two miles, over eight hurdles. In making up the programme for the meeting the events will be so arranged as to give owners an opportunity to run without sacrifice of interest. The club reserves the right to start any or all o£ the races announced in this circular with or without the aid of a starting device. Nominations should be addressed to the Secretary, 1402 Broadway, New York. £DWARD K£ARN£Y, President. B. A. P. 3. Entry Blanks can be had at the office of the BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. CHILTON, Secretary. VoL XSSIV. No. S. No. 22J4 QEART STBEET. S^A¥ FRANCISCO, SATUEDAT, TEBRUAEY 25.1899. SPURTS, SKIPS AND SKIVES. [Br THE Qbees" 'Uji-J A party of Bohemians were sitting around a table one evening when the question came up "What would be your very first act, should you become the owner of a million dollars ? A lazy newspaper man gave as his answer: '*I have two pair of trousers; I would purchase immediately another pair of suspenders so that I would not be compelled to change them when I put on the other pair of pants." Now the first thing I would do should I become the owner of a million dollars would be to ofi"er a stake of $2,500 for trotters of the 2:30 class, the race to come off at the State Fair this year. I would do this just for the sake of proving to the wise gasabas who manage that annual show that it would succeed. I would make it a subscription stake, early closing, and say I I'U bet it would hardly cost me a cent, the subscriptions would be so nnmerous. I wonder they dont try it, "What is the outlook for your harness horse fellows in California ?" said an eastern horseman the other day. "Ju=t this: If the Lod and Legislature favor us we will be all right. You understand what I mean of course — rain and an appropriation. We must have them both. If the Legislature will do its duty, well take our chances on the Lord giving us the necessary moisture. Andy Harrington, of this city, has a pacer that the road drivers will have to look out for when he goes down the speedway. He is only a four-year-old and is not large— probably 14.1 in height, but how he can pace for a green one. John Even, of Jsapa, raised this little side wheeler. He is by Pilot Prince, out of a mare by Steinway, nest dam by Lodl Charley Scott, of Napa, as good a judge of a horse as anybody, said to me the other day : "Just keep your eye on that pacer of Andy's fie is' just about the best green one I have seen for a long time." That remark reminded us of a pre- diction I heard Mr. Scott make a good many years ago. He had been down to Palo Alto on a visit and on his return was telling of the various speedy ones he had seen working on the track, and said : ' But I'll tell you gentlemen, there is a big gelding there by Whips, out of Josie, by Whipple's Hambletonian, that is the great- est trotter the Palo Alto farm has yet produced, and if he don't trot close to the record, I'll never make an- other prediction." The nest fall (1892) the gelding, which was Azote, took a mark of 2:1432 and three years later trotted in 2:04^. a mark that no other gelding or staUion has ever reached and which only two mares Alis and Nancy Hanks have beaten. So when Scott says "'Look out tor Andy's pacer," I think it worth while to keep one's eyes open. Why would it not be a good idea for every horse and stock breeder in the State to sit down and write to the Assemblyman and' Senator from his district, impressing him with the necessity of securing an appropriation for his district fair, recalling the many advantages to the district which a fair brings about, and asking in the name of the stock breeders and farmers his aid in having the fair .appropriations inserted in the general appropri- ation bill. 1 know that the Breeder a>-d Sportsman and a few energetic and intelligent breeders have labored for the past four years to have these appropria- tions restored, and I also know that there are a very large number of people who are vitally interested in having the fairs held but who are sitting' supinely down and doing nothing to assist in getting them provided for. Some of these people say: "Oh, what's the use? We'll get them anyway; the legislators favor them, and the Governor is pledged by his party platform to aid them." That all sounds very nice, but there is a story about a bare who was beaten in a race by a tortoise be- cause the hare went to sleep before the race was finished. If the people who want the fairs go to sleep (and some of them are already keeping their eyes open with diffi- culty) the appropriations may be lost in the last grand shuffle. I believe they will pass all right, but it won't be the fault of the sleepy heads if they do. . Mr. A. B, Spreckeln has become the owner of one of the fastest and and at the same- time (me of the hand- somest teams ever driven over the splendid roads of Golden Gate Park, which roads owe much of their con- dition to the fact that Mr. Spreckels is one of the. most active and energetic of the Park. Commissioners and has devoted a great deal of time and attention to them. But speaking of the team, it is composed of McKinney's daughter, Mamie Riley, 2:16, and Galette, 2:12^^, daughter of Judd Wilkes. These mares were shown separately at the recent Los Angeles horse show in the trotting class, Mamie Riley getting the blue ribbon, or first prize, and Galette the third. W. G Durfee's quick eye noticed what a well matched team the two mares would make and after putting them to a vehicle to- gether drove them some and brought them up to this city. He showed the pair to Mr. Spreckels, who wrote his check for them right after giving them a spin through the park. It is rumored that on the speedway he hooked up with a couple of pacera that are credited with being able to go a quarter in 31 seconds at any lime, but the sidewheeleri had to give it up when Mamie and Galette were given their heads. Mr. Spreckels now owns the fastest team in the city, as these mares can pole mighty close to 2:15. Agitato, 2 :09, and Lolita, 2 :17, have arrived at Pleasanton from Los Angeles. Mr. C A Winship owned these two flyera and recently sold them to a man in Buffalo, New York They will be taken East when Mr. Keating goes but may not be in the string which he will campaign this year. And that reminds me that one of the best horsemen in southern California told me recently that he believed Agitato could pace in 2:04 sure. IE he can, I hope he will be in Keatirig's string, as it would do us all a whole lot of good to see Tommy have a little bit better string than he had last year. It will be almost a miracle if he does, as his last year's lot were wonders, but California can do some miraculous things. The member34:>f Golden .Gate Park Driving Club have been telling a good story on C. F. Kapp, owner of I Direct, 2:13. When James Butler of New York, owner of Direct. 2:05>2, came to this city last week on a visit, Mr. Kapp heard of his arrival and went down to the Palace to invite him to take a little trip over to Alameda to see what Kapp thinks is destined to be Direct'a greatest son. Now it happens that James Butler is accompanied on his trip by William Butler of Philadel- phia, a brother that is a perfect mate for him "ij^g^*!, style and action," but carea little for horses. Mr Kapp met James Butler, extended the invitation and was asked to return a little later and to "come right ap to my room. Keating will be tliere and well set a date to go over and look at your colt." At the appointed time Mr. Kapp was on hand, went right up as requested and there found 3Ir Keating lying on a sofa and not feeling very well, while Mr. Butler was sitting be- side him. Of course Kapp immediately began talking about his colt, and those who know him know how he can go about sis heats in 2:13 when he strikes that subject, with occasional spurts at a two minute gait, and no rest between heats. Kapp noticed after a while that Butler looked as though he wished the race was over, but concluded to show him one more fast quarter and stop. He had just reached the first turn in a magnificent burst of tongue speed, when the door opened and in walked what he^at fiist thoBght was the mas he was .talking to, Kapp broke, .went'i-nto the air, got" tangled up in his -hopples and came to a standstill. He thought mavbe he "had 'em." The late arrival walked up and put out his hand and said : "Well Mr Kapp when shall we go over to see I Direct? I was detained a little but I guess my brother and Tom have entertained you" Kapp partially re- covered and managed to arrange a date to show them his horse, but the incident so assured Keating that he got up immediately and declared himself able to drive a ^ heat in 2:13 without feeling tired. Don't Forset SaratOj^a. Entries for the big stakes offered by the Saratoga Rac- ing Association will close March 1st, As an eastern es- change says, this is one of the most popular of all American resorts, and men and horses quickly recuper- ate under the influence of the pure atmosphere and pleasant waters The Saratoga Racing Association has been more generously dealt with in the matter of racing da^this year than for several seasons past, and the management is determined to make the coming meeting a banner one. The first and most important step toward the realiza- tion of this plan has already been taken ; in the form of the announcement of a valuable list of stakes. The stakes are seventeen in number, divided as follows: Eight for two-year-olds, three for three-year-olds, three for three-year-olds and upward and three for all ages. One of the^events for ail ages is a steeplechase and one a hurdle race. Entries to the above mentioned events close March 1st, and should beaddre.ssed to A. B. Chilton, Secretary, 1402 Broadway, Kew York City. The full list of these stakes, with the conditions, are set forth in our adver- tising columns. This is the last call, as the entries close nest Wednesday. The story that Providence has decided not to accept the dates assigned by the Stewards of the Grand Circuit, but would claim the week prior and thus conflict with New York, has not any foundation in fact. Secretary Dexter, of Providence, has written to Secretary Topham espressing great regret that the Xarragansett Park As- sociation will not accord the dates it asked for but de- claring, nevertheless, that the Providence people will abide by .the decision of the Stewards. Thatdisposea of the report of inharmony in the Grand Circuit this year. The Supervisors of Monterey county have appro- priated a thousand dollars for the purpose of aiding the Agricultural Association in holding a Fair in the fall. ' 14 ^^e ^veeiiev ^paxt&xnatu IIS^ LOS ANO-BLES HORSE SHOW. Some Oommenta on the Same by a Speotato-. Three facts stand oat coDspicaoaaly amoog the events of the Lo3 Aogeles Horse Show and as they are likely to be snares CO which any new inexperienced association may come to grief it may be well to point them out. First, the conditions for judging the diflarent clashes can- not be too plain or explicit. Second, a show should not be drawn out and padded simply to make four or five days out of material which only affords a two or three day sbow. Third, it is the poorest kind of policy to mike classes simply to suit any special exhibitor. Foi the first, we will draw attention to class 37 for teems not under 14 hands, conformation, quality, style and all round action to ba considered. This class must he shown before a coach or hady brake, which class caused more dis- satisfaction than any other. Oi arrival at Los Angeles and after looking over the catalogue for the first time, the judges went to the horse show officials and asked them if they were to judge the teams in class 37, as park fours or road fours. The officials answered that to them the conditions as to manners and conformation meant park teams, whereupon the jadges stated thit the ondiciooa were not ezplicit'and sug- gested advising all exhibitors in class 37 that the conditions required park teams. It so happened that the teams which took first and second in that class were one esEentially a park tetm and the other as essentially only a road team. In both cases the team must be suitable for a coach or drag — what we call a taliy-ho— the park team being used at the meets of the different coaching clubs in London, Paris or New York where the only vehicle allowed in the parada is the coach all brakes being absolutely barred, the road team beins: used to pull the coach on the country road for public or private U39. It is easy to sae tha in ona cise pace is almost a secondary consideration, the general appearance, conforma- tion, manners and action of the horses being paramount. The four boraea muat bs nearly alike in sizeand general con formation, look like a four and not like two purs put to- gether. In a road team, on the contrary the ability to get there is of the greatest importanca and though the size and conformation mast ba taken into consideration and a well mated four will a'ways baat two piirs, yet if the country be level the horses used may be small and a road team must be able to trot at least ten miles an haur. The team which took first priza had looks, quality, miooars, and tha four horses were of oua olor and wondsrfuUy alike in geasral conformation. The only point against them was that they did not show mush speed. The second priz3 team on the contrary was made up of two distinct pairs Did not have the conformation of the first aad were not of the sama olor, but they showed a good pace in the ring. It was, therefore, most unfortunate if the owner of the second priza team was not aware of the exaut conditions of that class, and leaving out all consideration as to his action he may have had a real grievance against the association. The second point is the length of the show. In our Cali- fornia climate it has always struck me as extraordinary that we should not begin in a small way with an open air show where the expenses would bs comparativeb triffiog and the incentive lacking to draw the show oat for more days and evenings in which gate receipts may or may not pour into the Association's treasury. A short and successful one or two days' show will do more good than the quasi failure of a more pretentious affair. It is only too easy to repeat a snc- cessful show the following; season and to add to it if necessary. On the other hand, if we try to follow New York too closely and start with a show lasting a whole week we may repeat it the following year, reducing it to three or four days and once having started reducing we may soon have no show at all. Thirdly, a show must have some general policy; novice classes, classes for horses bred on this Coast, for delivery wagons, cabs or any class of trade vehicles owned and regu- larly used in any locality, are all legitimate classes. But when the class for road teams is limited to Southern Califor- nia owners only and that one four from New York or Chicago is the sole entry in that class, one may wonder at the wisdom of such restriction. Let us hope that the lessons and experiences of the Los Angeles show will not be lost, and that the promoters will be able to repeat the show next season perhaps as a more local and small affair. Horsemen of all classes in California need shows and more of them. If people could have the opportunity of exhibiting their horses at San Francisco, Los Angeles, Monterey, Burlingame and other places, the desire to own fine horses and traps would be increased and breeders might find that the opportunities given of disposing of their stock would amply repay them for the small expenses they would incur in attending those shows.. Spectator. THE 2:10 TROTTERS AND 2:08 PAGERS. List of All Who Have Records Within these Limits. Amonq several noted breeders and trainers who have al- ready decided to maintain a stable at the new Empire City Park track is F. C. Sayles, of Mariposa Stock Farm, Paw- tucket, who recently purchased Jean Look, dam of Praytell and several otner good ones. Adyebtise jonr atallioa before it is too late. The following lists of trotters who have records of 2:10 or better and pacers with records of 2:08 or better are com- piled from the Year Book of 1897, with the additions for 189S aS far as reported in the turf grounds: 3:10 TKOTTEKS. Alis. bm. by Patronage 4143 2^)3?^ Nancy HanKe, br m, by Happy Medium iOO 2:04 Azote, bg, by Wbip3l3,4U7 2:0^?^ Directum, bl h, by Director 1989 2:05'ii Fantasy, b m, by Chimes 6348 2:06 BsQzetta, ch m, by Oaward 1411 .2:0S% BiQgen. b b. by May Kins „ 2:06^ Ralph Wilkes, cb b. by Red Wilkes 1749 2:0634 Caid, br h, by Highland '2:07^4 Kentacky Union, ch m, by Aberdeen 27 2;07ii; William Penu, br h, by Santa Clans 20U0. ;..2:07^ Eagle Flanagan, b g, by Eagle Bird 2:01^2 Klamalh, b g, by Morookus 2:07^ Siamboul. b s. by Suitaa '^'■^''l-j ArioD, bh, by Electioneer 125 2:07^4 Kremlin, b h, by Lord Russell 4677 2:07^4 RylanO T., b g, by Ledger Jr ..^ 2:07^ Grace Hastings, cb m, by Bayonne Prince 2939. 2:08 Graltan Boy, b h, byOrattan 2:08 John Nolan, b g, by Prodigal 2:08 Martha Wilkes, b m, by Alcyone 732 2:08 Nightingale, ch m, by Mambrino King 1279 2:08 The Abbot, b g, by Coimes 2:08 Askey. br h, by McFarland „ „ 2:08i£i Directum Kelly, brc, by Direct 2:08]^ Nico, b g, by Arion 2:08^^ Oooqua, b m, by Keeler 6435 2:U8i^ Pislev, b m. by Jay Gould 197 2:08i4 Sonol, b m, by Eleciioneer 125 2;08'4 The Monk, b g, byCQime3 5318 2:0S»4 TreviUian, b h, by Young Jim 2009 2:08>ii Derby Princess, ch m, by Charles Derby 2:08"^ Hulda, b m, by Guy Wilkes 2S6 7 2:0S>^ Lockheart.D b. by Nutwood 6C0 2:0bi4 Pbcebe Wilkes, br m, by HambI tonian Wilkea 1679, 2:08>*i Belie Vara, b m, by Vatican 11,308 2:08^4 Lord Clinton, bl g. by Denning Allen 28,240.. 2:08?4 Maud S , ch m, by Harold 413 2:0&% Palo Alto, b h, by Electioneer 125 2:0^^^ Jasper Ayres, b g. by Iris 2:09 Lesa Wilkes, br m, by Guy Wilkea 2887 2:09 Nelson, b h, by Young Roife 3il7 _, 2::j9 AHerton, brh, by Jay Bird 50t)0„ ...^ ,.; 2:0914 Besiie Wilton, bl m, by Wilton 5982 2:09ii Countess Eva, b m. by Norval 53i5 2:09^ Dan Cupid, bb, by Barney Wilkes 7433 „ 2:0314 David H., ch g, by Young Jim 2009 2:0954 Dioue. b m, by tros _ 2:09^4 Eiloree. cb m, by Axtell5l83 .., 2:09^ Magnolia, b m. by Hawpatch 1140 2:09i-j Mailie Patterson, b m, by Vilander. _2:09J-4 Monterey, ch h, by aidney 2:09>4 Mo^ul, b g, by Pultan 1&13 2:09^ Oakland Baron, br h, by Baron Wilkes 4758 2:09^4 Pat L , b h, by Republican 92SS 2:09Lj Pilaius, ch h, by by Onward _2:09'4 Pilot Boy, grg, by Pilot iledinm 1597 2:09iti Strader H.. b b, bydquire Talmage 668 2.0914 Toggles, br g, by Strachway 2:09^4 Tommy Toggles, br h, by Liberty Bell 2:u9'4 Bush, bl m, by Alcyone 732 2:093,^ Captain Jack, bl g, by Black Wilkes 2:09J2 James L., b g, by Dexter Prince il,363 2:09^ Praytell. ch g, by Axtell 5183 2:09J4 Rilma, bm, by King Wilkes 2;09i*, Altao, b h, by Altamont 3600 - 2:l9?4 Baron Rogers, brh, by Baron Wilkes 4758 2:u9^ B. B. P., b h, by Pilot Medium 1597 2K)=i^ Battiecon, b g, by Rex Americns 2:095^ Cresceus, ch c, by Robert McGregor 2:09^^4 Dandy Jim, gr g, by Y'onng Jim JOOy 2:u9^ Dare Devil, bl h, by Mambrino King 1279. 2:09^ Dick Hubbard, b b, by Allandorf 7462 2:0^^4 EUard, bh, by Charley Wilkes 3503 2:U9ati Harrietta, br m, by Alcyone 732 2:0tfJ4 Ottioger, br m, by Nephew (Dorsey'B) 2:09^4 Page, bg, byPolonins 409J 2:09^4 Que Allen, b n, byCnampion Medium 2142 2:09'>^ Atbanio, bl h, by Junio 14,957 2:10 Benton M.,chh, by Gov. Benton 9110- 2:10 BjUncer, b m, bv Hnmmer 6il2.. 2:10 Caracaila, br m, by Patron —.2:10 Early Bird, ro h, by Jay Bird 5060 2:10 Ethel Downs' bl m. by Boodle 5829 2:10 Jay-Eye-ree, bl g, by Dictator 113 2:10 Little Albert, chg, by Albert W. 11333 2:10 Moquette, bh, by Wilton 5982 2:10 Pamlico, b h, by Meander 1311 2:10 Senator A., grh, by Tramp Panic 17,753 2:10 Fomah, cb g. by EJdgardo 4i53_ 2:10 Walter E., b g, by Patchen Mambrino li,835 2:10 3:08 PACEKS. Star Pointer, b h, by Brown Hal 16,935 1:59i4 John R.., entry, bh, by Ashland Wilkes 2291 2:001^ Joe Patchen, blh, by Patchen Wilkea 3550 .- 2:01K Robert J., b g, by Hartford 3574 2:01% Directly, bl b, by Direct 2:0314 Frank Agan. b g, by Mifcagan 4554 2:03^4 Flying Jib, b g, by Aigona 15,543 ^ 2:04 Mascot, b g, by Deceive 17,552 „ 2:04 Online, b b.by Shadeiiue Onward 6010 2:04 Bompa. b g, by Baron Wilkes2:18 2:04% Chehalig, bl b, by Altamont 2:-!634 „ 2:04J4 Frank Bogash. br h, by Atlantic King 2:09^^ „ 2:04V» Strathberry, b h, by Roseberry, 4765 2:04^4 Anaconda, bg. by Knight 2:22J^ 2:045^ Fidol, b h, by Idle, 44 2:041*2 Hal Pointer, b g, by Tom Hal Jr. 16,934. 2:04>i Searchlight, br c. by Dark Night „..2:04>^ Hal Dillard, b h, by Brown Hal 16.935 2;04^ Planet, b h, by Bonnie McGregor, 3778 2;0i34 Roan Wilkes, rn h. by Tennessee Wilkea 2:27 2:045^; Guinette. b h.byGambetta Wilkes 4659 2:05 Rubensteiu, b h, by Baron Wilkea 4758 2:05 Coleridge, b h, by C. F, Clay 4766 2:05i4 Lenna N., b m, by Sidney, 2:19% 2:05^, Direct, bl b, by Director, 1989 2-M% Klatawnh, be, by Steinway 2:15^4 2:0di^ W. W. P., bhg, by Ben Lomond jr. 3325 2:05i^ Bessie Bonehill, gr m, by Empire Wilkes 6798 2:053jj Heir-at-Law, bib, oy Mambrino King, 1279 2:05^ Lottie Loraine, b m, by Gambetta Wilkes 4659,^ 2:0^4 Saladin. br h, by Sultan, 1513 2:05--'.i Badge, br g. by Silas Wright 2610 „. 2:061.4 Bright Regent, ch g. by Prince Regent 7491 2:06i4 Eguzen (Zenith), b h, by Egotist 2:22^-4, 2:061^1 Jay-Eye-See, ol g, by Dictator 113 2:0614 Johnston, b g, by Joe Bassett 13.867 2:06ii William WaUace Scribner, b h,by Sir William WaUace 2 :2S>^ 2;06J4 Parkers, brg, by Tecnple Bar 7554. 2:06i»i Pearl C, b m, by Roy Wilkes 16,650 2:06J^ Pearl Onward, b m, by Onward 1411 2:06!^a Roy Wilkea, br h, bv Adraio Wilkes 6560 2:06>*j Ananias, brh, by Patron 2529 , 2:06^^ Ben D., ch h, by Fed Buck Jr .2M\ Be Sore, bh h, by Bessemer 0194 2;0fi34 Dan T., b b, by King of Belair 7530 2.0&e4 Guy, brh, by ribiloh 2:06^^ King of Diamonds, bg. by Velocity 2:06^!:, Lady Nottingham, b m, by Nottingham 10,003 2:06;'4 Manager, gr b, by Nutwood 600 2:06^4 Angle D., b m, by Mikagan 4551 2:07 Silkwood, bl h, by Blackwood Mambrino 12,324 2:07 Tom Ogden, b g. by Bacon 6322 2:07 Vaasar, ro h, by Vatican 11,308 - 2:07 W. Wood, b h, by Steinway 1808 - 2:07 Aileen, b m, by Gazette 7906 2:071^ Anne Lee. b m, by Alfi-ed G. 2:09^4 2'07'/ Gazette, b h, by Onward 1411 !!!!!... .'..2-07^ Giles Noyes, b g. by ' has. iaflrey ""2''o7ur Hal Bra-len, b h. by Brown tlal 16.935 i-O'^ Much Better, b f, by Chas Derby 2:2u „ ' '2-07p Palmy a Boy, bl e. bv Grattau 15,4(50 ' 2-07V Paul, ch g, by Bald Hornet UIO •'•OTV Phenol, er m, by Jersey Wilkes 2516 2-07i-t Redinda. b m, by Redwald 2:23J4 2-07i-i Roy the Kid, en g, by Abdallah Swigert ...y......... 2-07^ Sherman Clay, ch g. by Ciay Dust ."2-07^ Afrite. b h. by Gogebic S556 2'o*.iih Beltwood A., b m, by Bow Bells 2;1'?;4 ..'.""."""..,/l'mH Dau Q , b h, bv ijimmocolon 2:i3^i - - 2*07ll Joe wneeler. big. by Sidney Araett "... . 2'e7t^ Joe ee. chg, by Brookee's Ned Forrest Jr ' " V-o?!^ MiS3 Logan, b m, by Gen. Logan 2:23}^ 2'o7'5 Ontonian. b h, by thadeland Onward 6010 2'o7ii Prince Alert, b e. by Crown Prince 2"07>2 Sieel Prince, br h, by Steel Sail 2"o7y Vera C pel. bl m, by Wilton 5982 2-07V Will Kerr. be. by Ethan Wilkes 6117 ''■07il Charley B ,blk g, by Octoroon 2-07^ Crawford, D h. by Favorite Wilkes 3356 "."'" 2-074 Hail Cloud, br h. by Herschel ;^521 2-07=5 Indiana, b g. by King of Belaire 2:24 '2-07^ Lady of ihe Manor, by Mambrino King 2*u7^ Reflector, b h, by Duplex 18,817 '" ' 2'07^T Rex Aito, b g, by Atto Rex 2:21^ !!!.".'!!"7" ."" "''■07^ Royal R. Sheldon, blk g, bv Conatantine 2:12>< " 2-07M Ar.ington, b h, by Allie Wilkes 3873 „.. 2-08 Barney, b g, by Barney Wilkes 7433 . "2-O8 Choral, b m. by C. F. Clay 4766 "" ' "2'o8 Del Norte, bl h, bv Altamont 3600 '..".''...'.'"..Z2-(,S Rowdy Joe, ro g. by Teleeraph '.."."..'.'."2'08 Roy the Kid, gr g, by Abdallah Swigert 4791 .'.!'..".'."".'.'2:03 Llatlnee Bacin^ on the Speedway. '"What a pity San Francieco has not a regolation half or fall mile track where harness races coald he held," was a very common remark among the hundreds who drove out to the speedway in Golden Gate Park last Saturday afternoon. The day was a perfect one for racing, warm and bright as a day in June, no wind to raise the dust, and a track as smooth and well kept as any in the land. The occasion was a Utile matinee racing arranged by the Golden Gate Driving Club, and three events were on the card — that is the card which Secretary Fred Thompson held in his hand, for there were no printed programs. There were no purses or entrance money either, but the races were for pure love of sport and the proud ssttfsaction of driving a good horse across a line first while a large nnmber of friends and strangers looked on approvingly. It was arranged that the three events, should be tno in three, half mile heals, the start to be at the ^ and finish at the ^ post. This track, it must be remembered, is etraght away, but has its ups and downs, and a person standing at the finish cannot see the start and vice versa. There is quite a rise at the start and a fall the second quarter. The track was as smooth as a floor and fast. Daring the time the races were held at least three hundred road drivers were present in their rigs and the scene was an animated one. The fact that but a portion of a half mile heat could be seen by a spectator was the cause of the oft repeated remark that it is a pity San Francisco has no regulation trolling track where races can be held. But there is a spirit moving and it may be one will be provided before another year has passed. The first race was called at 2 o'clock Saturday. The veteran horseman, Pat Farrell, acted as starter and did his work to the satisfaction of all. The judges were Messrs. Gallagher, Thompson and Richardson of the association. It was impossible to take the time of the heats for the reason above stated — the inability of one pair of eyes to see both start and finish. However, some of the drivers carried watches in their handd and in the first race the beats were paced in 1:05. The result ot the races were aa follows: FIRST RACE. 1 1 ..>3 2 Plunkett Correct Butcher Boy Peanuts 4 4 SECOND RACE. Prince C... 1 1 Our Joe 2 3 Localeer _4 i BeUe N 3 4 THIRD RAGE. Sir Abbott « 1 1 Alfred H 3 2 Pilot Reno 2 3 I, Whence Opposition Oomes. Although it is seriously argued thu the old system of trotting is all in favor of the game as against the short coursed horse is that true ? and is it not a fact that what is too often called a game horse is one who pegs alon^ heat after heat in the same notch until the others "come back" to his clip — reduce themselves to his level in other worths? Which is the greatest test of merit — to go two heats in 2:10 (say), fighting every horse in the race, and then be beaten in 2:13 — 2:16 for five heats more? or to go seven heats in 2:16 or so, and finally wear them ^all down to that level ? If the test is to be arranged in that way why not gi^e Ihe 2:40 horses an opening also, and let them trot three or four day until they reach the point where he has a winning chance 7s If we are to be brutal let's be devilish, and give the money to the horse that can stand on his feet after all the rest are dead or crippled on the principal of the Kilkenny cats. Why take four or five nerveweakeniog, tendon-destroying, heart- breaking contests to accomplish what we can accomplish in one job if we set about it right ? In the old days— the TO'e — the writer well remembers what a turmoil was caused among race horse people by the change from the three in five mile heat system, and the two in three heats at two, thr^e, and four mile to dashes at the various distances, ond how the de- struction of the thoroughbred horse was prophesied. He still continues to do business, however, and as instanced above, seems to hold his own fairly well. — Horse Fancier. 116 (R^e ^veeirev cmi> §p(ivt»wcan* [Febedabt 25, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. KELLET, Pbopkibtob. The Turf aod Sporting lutbority of the Pacific Coast. No. 23 1-2 GEARY STREET. S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. rBBM8— OneVesr. 83 :euMonlbii, 81.TS:TlireeMonlta>. 81. STEICTLT IN ADVAMCE. Money shoald be sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter addiessed to F, W. Kelley, 22^^ Geary St., San Francisco. Cal. CommonicatioiiB most be accompanied by tbe writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of ?ood faith. San Francisco, Saturday, February 25, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TE0TTER3 AND PACEBS. BOODLE. 2:12J^ C. F. Bucch. San Jose CHAS, DERBY. 2;20 Oabwood Park Stock Farm, Danville GEORGE WASHINGTON. 2:16Ji Cbas. Johnson. Woodland HAMBLErONIAN WILKES. 1679... Green ileadow S. F.. Sanla Clara McSINNEY. 2:1U.4 C. A. Durtee, Oakland MONTEEEY. 2:0914 P.J. Williams, nniversity, Cal NU rWOOD WILKES. 2 :16H! Nutwood Stock Farm. IrvioBton OAKNDT, 2;2|ii ' J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal PRINCE ALMONr. 2:13Ji J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia. Cal 8TAM B., 2:iV/i Tuttle Bros., Rocklin STEINWAY, 2:253(1 Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville THOROUGHBREDS. MONTANA, by Ban Fox Oscar Duke. Conejo, Cal LLANO SECO Baywood Stud. San Maleo, Ca' HACKNEYS. IMP. GREEN'S EUFUS. 63 (4291) Baywood Stud, San Mateo NO BETTER INVESTMENT will be made by the people this year than the amount the L?gislature sets aside for the district fairs. While the sum in the aggre- gate will not be large, and will be so apportioned that every section of the State will get its pro rata of the whole, it will have a more beneficial effect upon the industries of California than aoy other like amount that may be taken from the taxpayers. There is not a dis- trict where a fair is held but will receive in a direct pecuniary manner more actual benefit from an annual agricultural exhibit than it can possibly derive from any other enterprise which can be suggested, and those who are acquainted with the facts know that the indirect benefits which accrue are very large. The average amount drawn from the State treasury by a district fair association for the paying of premiums on agricultural and other exhibits is but $1,500. The amount is small, but it is a nucleus without which a successful fair cannot be given in most counties, and like the signature of one good person at the head of a subscription, its influence cause;} others to come forward and ^ive their time and money to further a good cause. The fair appropriation is one of the very few sums taken from the people's pockets that gets right back to them the same year and brings more money with it. But while the direct benefit to the people is considerable, the indirect benefits are greater. A well conducted fair advertises the resources of a county more than any other scheme that can be devised. For seveial years past many Boards of Supervisors in this Slate, acting under a law which permits them to spend $1,000 annually for the purpose of advertising their counties, have appropriated that amount for illustrated pamphlets and other literature for alleged distribution in the East and Europe. While this expenditure has probably resulted in some good the same amount ex- pended on an exhibit within the confines of the county would have been vastly more beneficial. District fairs attract people to the county where they see for them- selves the advantages it has as a place to reside or in- vest capital. They excite a spirit of rivalry and emula- tion among the farmers, horticulturists and stock breeders that results in better stock being bred and better crops being raised. An annual fair is an educator and an aid to material progress. One of the greatest industries of California, the horse breeding industry, in which millioDS of dollars have been invested, had its inception in the love and admiration for the noble animal aroused in the breasts of the people by his perform- ances at the State and county fairs. The owning of good horses leads to a desiie and a demand for good road8,and wb n good roads are provided, fine equipages and high- clajs vehicles of aU kinds naturally foUow. One of the best evidences that a community is progressive and prosperous is the appearance of the turnouts owned and driven by the inhabitants. But it is not the horse in- dustry alone that the district fair helps. Agriculture, horticulture, manufacturing and in short every industry that may be followed by man is stimulated and benefited in many ways. Fairs lead to sales and transfers of prop- erty as well as live stock. They bring money into cir- culation and life and energy into the community. The State that fosters fairs is progressive. The great State of New York, the very centre of the business activity of the United States, recognizes the benefits of agricultural and stock exhibits, and the associations in that State are all aided financially. The Legislature of the State of California can make no appropriation that will meet with more approval, or one which it Tan be certain will be more wisely expended, and get back into the pockets of the taxpayers more quickly than the appro- priation that is asked for the renewal and support of the district fairs. THE GREAT BLUE RIBBON MEETING of the Detroit Driving Club will be held during the week be- ginning July 17th this year, and there are four great stakes to be trotted and paced then, entries to which close Wednesday, March 15th. The stakes are the Merchants and Manufacturers, $10,000, for trotters eligible to the 2:24 class; the Hotel Cadillac, $3,000 for trotters of the 2:15 clasp; the Chamber of Commerce, $5,000, for pacers eligible to the 2:24 class, and the Hotel Normandie, $3,000, for horses eligible to the 2:10 class. The entrance fee to all of these rich stakes is five per cent payable as follows : One per cent on March 15th, day entry is made, one per cent May 1st, one per cent June 1st, and two per cent July 3d. These races will be mile heats, best three in five. In the Mer- chants and Manufacturers Stake $2,000 is set aside as a consolation purse for horses that win no part of the main stake and in the Chamber of Commerce Stake $1,000 is set aside on the same conditions. These consolation i races will be mile heats, best two in three. In addition to the stakes above mentioned the Club will offer purses for the following classes to be decided probably on the two in three plan : 2:08, 2:10, 2:12, 2:17, 2:20 and 2:23 trotting, and 2:04, 2:08, 2:13, 2:15, 2:18, 2:20 and 2:27 pacing. All the conditions are fully set forth in the ad- vertisement which appears in this issue of the Breeder AND Sportsman. Owners intending to campaign in the East should not fail to visit Detroit as it is one of the great racing cities of the Great Western Circuit. By addressing Geo. D. Connor, the Secretary, any desirable information will be promptly furnished. "PRINCE ALMONT, 2:13J, was the gamest and the fastest pacing horse I ever drove," said the late Lee Shaner to the writer one day when we were "talkin' boss." Prince Almout was a high class cam- paigner, winning many good races and the majority of them long drawn contests of split heats. He is by Almont Medium, a son of Happy Medium and a mare by Almont, next dam by Mambrino Patchen. Prince Almont's dam was by George M. Patchen Jr., second dam by Paul's Abdallah, a son of Hambletonian 10. His breeding is all right, and he is a large, fine individ- ual, and his get show lots of speed. He will make the season of 1899 at Cordelia, Solano county, at the farm of his owner, J. B. Nightingale, being limited to a few mares, and will then be campaigned throughout the California circuit. Mr. Nightingale has another stallion that should aid in improving the stock of that county. We refer to Oaknut, 2:24J, by Dawn, out of Miss Brown, by Volunteer, next dam by Owen Dale, son of William- son's Belmont. The terms are set forth in the advertise- ment in these columns, to which the reader is referred. THE OFFICIAL RETURNS of English thorough- bred breeding for 1S9S are certainly far from satisfactory as it appears from the record of the Stud Book that there has been a large increase in the number of barren mares so that last years breeding season must have been a very bad one. There are returns concerning 5,585 mares as against 5,526 last year and the number of barren mares has risen from 1,275 to 1,374. During the last season there were 1921 races under Newmarket rules being an increase of forty over the number in 1898. The events were contested by 3,571 horses consisting of 1,364 two- year-olds, 1,039 three- year-olds, 517 four-year-olds and 651 five-year-olds and upwards. These figures afford unanswerable evidence that our present race horses do not last long on the turf. THE SALE OF YELLOWTAIL, the two-year-old son of Watercress and imported Paloma, for $10,000, has caused considerable comment among horsemen. That Burns & Waterhouse should sell a colt that is reckoned one of the best two year olds that has appeared this season, leads some to surmise that the stable will not go East this year and consequently are willing to allow an- other owner to run the colt in the many stakes in which he is engaged. The most common sense view to take of the sale is that Messrs. Burns & Waterhouse considered $10,000 a very fair price far Yellowtail, and getting an offer of that much from Mr. Foster let him go. While the colt is a highly formed and grand individual, look- ing more like a four year-old than a two-year-old, has won two very fair races this year and been second in an- other where he should have been first, he has not yet displayed form that would class him with the very few great two-yearolds that are seen each year, and it looks to a man up a tree as though $10,000 was good money for him. THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT, which takes an extensive part in the breeding of horses, has completed and in full working order a Government stud, which is as large as Palo Alto. A department of the establish- ment is a school where Russians can learn the art of training. The Government had to look to America for an instructor, and after a long correspondence George Fuller, the veteran of Nashville, Tenn., has teen selected. "Uncle George," as he is known, is a man fitted for the place, and, with his forty years' experience, should turn out from the training school a number of good trainers. Twenty young men fill the class. Fuller will receive a salary of $6,000 from the Russian Government. FIDDLESTICKS is dead at 26 years and the papers ars again saying, the last son of Lexington is gone.- How about the Duke of Magenta ? Has he passed over the river? If so, the news escaped us. Horses for Cuba. A big deal in horses for Cnba has inst been coDSummaled by the management of the Kansas City Stock- Yards market. J. S. Tough negotiated the sale for the hoise- market man- agement. The purchasers are Enrique Fajos and J. B, Loustan, of Cuba. The deal includes about 300 horses, the first shipment Including three carloads. The remaining 200 head will be taken within a few weeks. These horses are much the same in quality as were sold fjr Cohan cavalry horses during the Spanish- American War last summer, Messrs. Enrique and Loustan are farmers, or planters as they called at home, whose stock was nearly all sold, killed or confiscated during the war, leaving their plantations bare of stock. Th9y also intend to go into the horse bnsiness in Cnba, in addition to buying for their own use. Nashville has not given np the ghost altogether. Secre- tary Kusswurm says that the whole trouble this spring, which caused the club t j declare tbeir meeting off, was that Nash- ville had, between Memphis and Louisville, but three clear days. The clnb tried conflicting meetings several times and always came out loser. Last Spring the dates for this were claimed. The turf Congress does not intervene in the matter of dates, but when Memphis took her time and Louisville set her days, Nashville conflicted with one during the first half of her meeting, and with the other during the second half. Nashville promptly quit. But that does not mean that Cumberland Park will pass out of the game. The regular Fall meeting will be given there with more liberal purses and stakes than have been offered before the Fall entertain- ment. Two hundred thoroughbreds are galloping near Cum- berland Park. « John Koebins, "the Bone Doctor," has been heard from again. He will have the horses of W. J. Lemp, the St. Louis brewer, this year. Bobbins is a clever coodilioner of horses and'knows how to place them. He was responsible for Barney Schreiber's early racing successes, managing Scbreiber's numerous horses with skill and judgment. Since parting witb Schreiber Robbins has not been conspic- uous. Lemp couldn't have got a more serviceable man in the West. ♦ According to a Lexington, Ky. , telegram, David L. Hardesty is endeavoring by private subscription to raise a fund to purchase the Old Kentucky Association Rare Course and perpetuate (he sport in that city. Though his scheme 18 yet in the embryo, his appeals have been favorably met snd be feels assured of ultimate success in his undertaking' Kentccky news says that First Mate, the Bromley horse, has broken down and will never be able to go to the post again. If that be true, the Bromley people sufier a con- siderable lose, for while First Mate was not great, be was fast as a shot and able to gather in purses in pretty hot company.- Fctbdaey 25, 1899] ©Ir* ^veehev i»tt» gyurlsmmu 111 Sulky Notes. Pbay for rain. And the district fairs. Wbite a letter to your Assembljman. Get in and do all you can to get the appropriations. Pbikce Almoht, 2:13J, will be campaigned this year. Two good pacers are for sale. See advertisement in this paper- Bob Murray is taking care of the Salisbary horees at PleasaniOD . We'll toake a rough gaeas that the Lonisville Prize will have 500 entries. The Year Book will be ont March 15th and then we'll know how they all stand. It is said on good authority that there will be no meet- ing at Omaha, i^eb., this year. It is rumored that the handsome Indiana pacer Atlantic King, 2:09i will be out again this year. There is an order for 10,000 coach and bus horses to be ehipped to Europe this coming summer. KoAD hcrses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. It is said that the new track at New YorK will not allow heat betting at its Grand Circuit meeting. Mabin Jr. was sold again at Fasig's New York sale and brought $410. Pretty good for an outclassed roadster. Dick Ables will probably hKve a public training stable at Pleasanton. He has had several horses offered him already. ■ Bead the conditions of the splendid stakes offered by the Detroit Driving Club for its Great Blue Ribbon Meeting to be held in July. Will common coal oil cure the colic in horset? Some aay that it is a sure cure. Four ounces is the dose. Has anyone ever tried ii? Peter the Great, 2:12J, was not harnessed after the day he won the Kentucky Futurity until he became the property of J. Malcolm Forbes. The Windsor, Ont, Driving Park Association cleared about $5000 last year. At a recent meeting the old beard of directors was re-elected. If yon have a boree for sale an advertisement jp |he Breeder and Sportsman will come as near accomplishing your purpose as anything can. L. J. Smith, formerly of this 8tate, opened a public stable at West Side Park, Wilkesbarre, Pa., and expects to have some money winners next summer. There has been such an increase in the number of em- ployees about the Pleasanton track that a restaurant has been started there and is doing a good business. Every town in California that has a fair ground shoi^ ^ make an pfiort to hold a fair this year, and to that end should bestir itself to secure the State appropriation. Grace Hastings, 2:08. will, after she has been bred^ to Hardwicke, son of Directum, be started to reduce the trotting record to wagon and the two-mile record for trotters. Get W. J. Kenney, the Bikeman, to repair your sulky. He can fix it up better thau anybody. He will also rent you a bike if you need one- His place is at 531 Valencia street. Andy McDowell has sold his grey geldiog, Caryle Came, 2:lU. by Hambletonian Mambrino, to Geo. B. Mc- Cauley, Toronto, Ont., but will train and race bim this year. Chas. Jeffries, who recently came down from Washing- ton with a string of Guyceaca colts and fillies belonging to Dr. Powell Beeves, thinks Pleasanton is pretty nearly a horseman's paradise. It is said tbat the gelding Sampgon, by Wilton, out of EoeaSprague {dam of McKinney, 2:11^), that died recently, showed a mile last fall in 2:14. Sampson was in the stable of Isaac Fleming, New York. The tracks on which the Bossian horses trot are of asphalt with fine gravel rolled into it and thev can be used in all kinds of weather. In winter they are flooded and the horses trot on ice about tiz inches thick. Some 200 or more new stables are to be built at Charter Oak Park at once, preparatory to the season of 1899. and already many stables are booked for that track. Marcus Daly's string is to be stabled there. A yearling fiUv, owned in the East, by Directum, 2:05}, out of Atlantic Queen, dam of Capt. Ranke, 2:21j, by At- lantic General; grandam the celebrated Carrie Blackwood, dam of Atlantic King, Msj. CentUvre, 2:10}, Mary Centi- livie, 2:12, etc., acts like a vertiable flying machine. The Italian Government has purchased the American trotting stallions Bellwether, 2:19}, by Viking, 2:19}, and Prince Herschel, 2:13, by Hgrschel. Both have raced suc- cessfully in Europe for the past few years. A HOaSEMAN writes us from away down east wanting to know if he can purchase a trotter or pacer without a record that can go three heats in 2:15, and how much such a horse will cost. An actual trial must be shown. Have any of our readers got such a horse to sell? The Vienna Trotting Association is tbe greatest of all the European organizitions. At its annual bur tniM crpcvero ociion. Itcmovos nUUunchei or lii-iT^ltbcB rrom Uorics or Cattle. AB ft HUMAN REMEDY, for RhramatUn, Epraloi, bore 'ibroott l^lc, it> 13 lUTaluablo. UfC PllflDIIUTCC thfLt one tablpfrpoonf'il ol nC IzUAnANItC CAUSTIC BALSAM will prodiieo more octunl resulia tlmn a v-bole boitlft ol •aij ImuDcot or t-pavin curu mlnure ever iiiado. Ernry bottio of CaL *tlO Balsam eold Is Warr«n> tcdUnnvosatlarat-injn. ITlco g | .60 per botlle. Sold by DniKdlsto, or «ent by eiprcM. charges paid, wltb tnU di'-ertlona for It* u?*. Bend for deocrlptlvo cIi—iIat* Sf tlmoTilalB. fto. AddroiB i 3.B LAWRENCE-WILLIAMS 00^ Cleyelaua. O 120 ^ij0 ^v^^h^ atitf ^pcxt^matu [Febbuabt 25, 189 ^ Ingleeide Summaries. FBIDAY, FEBRUABY 17. Three furlongB, Two-year-olds-Sardlne, 108 (H. Martin), 1 to 3. won ; Wliiyab, 110 iHeonesay), 10 to l.sfcond; Mountebank, 111 (.PigEOtt). 12 10 I. third ; Bona, Nina, Steel Diamond, Bose of Hllo. Time, 0:36,'^. Five furlongs. Selling, Maidens, Three-year-olds and upward— Elain 106 (H. Martin), 2 ID 1, won; Florence Finlc. 101 (Grayj, 6 to 1, secmd ; Watossa. 103 (J WodOs). )2 to 1. third; Con Palioa. Purniah. Slejra Blanco. Odd Eyes, Pallucus, Gottielb, Hannah Beld. Wrinkles. Strom- boliia, Nora Bichard3, Wood Robin, The Plunger, Bland, St.Krlsune. Time, l:02>i. Bix furlongs, Four-ypar-nlds and upward— Chappie, 109 (BuUman). 3 to I. won; Distinction, 117 (Rutter),20 to 1, second; None Such, 106 (L. Bennett), 60 to 1, tblrd: Merry Boy. Midas, Initiator, Geyser, Jim Boze- man. Time, l:i6. One and a f-Ixteenth mllfs. Selling, Tt'ree-year-olds and upward— Fer- rier. 109 (Builmanj, 1 to 2. won; Cabrillo. lOS (Devin), 60 to 1. second; Tudge Wofford.SS CJ. Reifl). is to l. third; Hardly, Coda, Mistleion, Mc- Farlane, Tom Smitb. Time, l:49M. Five anil a half furlongs. Selling. Three-year-olds— Racivan, 1(7 fRutter),25 to 1. wnnt Ach 110 (BuUnan), 4 to 1. second; Jinks. 109 ■>H. Martin), 7 to 10, third; Ann Page, Montanos, Jena e Reid, Yaruba. Time. 1:03. t^x (urlongs. Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward— Mlas Rowena, IS (Ptegott), 16 to 6. won; Ailyar, 103 (H. Mariin),9 to 5. second; High- land Rail, ya (Holmes), 10 lol, tbird; Storm King, Midligbt, Prompto. Timii. l:li'4. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18. One and one-eigbtb miles. Selling, Four-yea. Kilds and upward— Tmp. MlRtral If., IIZ fPiggiitt).7 to 10, wi>n ; Wheel ol Fortune. 107 (Rutter), U to 5. second: Roadrunner. 109 (Powell). 100 to 1. ibird; Clauolana, Dharlifi Reif, Two Cbeers, Ko Ko, McFarlane. Time, 1:56>^. R and a quarter miles. Handicap. Four-yes r-olda and upward, Over five hurdles— Our Climate. 150 (Doaoe). 7 to 2, won; Ferrler. 155 (Hen- nessey), 7 to 10, second; TortonI, ISO (Cairns), 12 to 1, third; Tom Smith, Major S., Monlla, Octuruck. Time, 2:i85i(. One and one-dgbtb miles. Heals, Three-yearolds and upwar-J, Ever- green htakes, Value, ?i. WO, First heat— What-er-Lou, 119 (Th'Tpe).6to 5, won; Red Glenn, ill (Bullmao). 11 to 5, second; The Bachelor, 116 (H. Martin), 15 to 1, third; MoreUIto. Tim-, 1:56. Second heat— Wbat-er- liOu, 119 (Thorpei. 1 lo 2, won; The Bachelor, 116 (H. Martin), 3 to 1, sec- ond; Red Glenn, 111 (BuiimaDj. 5tol, third. Time, 1:5434. One mile, Sellin?. Three-year-olds and upward— Ma gnu ^, 104 iH.;Mar- tin), 5 to 1. w.tn; Bonnie lone. 102 (Bas=lnger\ 10 to 1. second; Casiake, 101 (Frawley), 12 to 1. third; Hannah Reid, Anc ored, Ou'away. Form- ella, Sc nilz, Dick Behan, Correct, The Dipper, Scintillate, Gilbeno. Time, 1:44. One mile, Celling, Three-year-olds and upward- Merops, 95 (Devin), 10 to I won; Sardonic. 105 (Bullman), 9 to 2, second; Zamar II.. 109 (Ruttei-). 20 to 1, third; Imperious. Opponent, Wing; Tom Calvert. Guilder. Joe Mussle. Time, 1:44. One and one-eighth miles. Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward- David Tenny, 112 (H. Martin), even, won; Adolph Spreckeis. 105 (Bull- man). 9 to 5, second; Mi^tleton, 98 (McNichols), 25 to 1, third; Lady Hurst, Dr. Bernays. St. Jacob, Time, 1:55. Oakland Summaries. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20. Reven furlongs, Sellm?, Three-year-olds and upward— "^tromo, 107 (Thorpe), 4 to 1, wjn; Una Colorado, 119 ( Rutter). 7 to 1. second ; Master Buck, 041 (H. Martin), 1310 5, third; Glen Anne. Una, Campus, Colonial Dame, McPryor, Card well, Gilt Edge, Schniiz, Monda. Time, 1:38^. Three and a half furlonga. Maiden two-year-olds— Bee Bee, 107 (Thorpe). 6 to 5, won; Tar Hill, 103 (Bullman) 10 to 1, second; Bam- boulla, 103 (Rutter), 8 to 1. third; Ice Drop. St. Agnes, Yantlc, Candle- light. Ovando, Slsquoc. Time, 0:42^. One mile. Selling. Four-year-olds anJ upward— Torsida, 99 (Powell), 4 toS.won; Amelia Fouso. 101 (H. Mtirtla), 7 to 1, second; Dare IC, 101 (Rutter), 13 to 2 third; RecreatlOQ, Chappie, Nona Such, New Moon, Tony Llcalzl. Time, 1:40^. Six furlongs. Selling, Three-yearolds and upward— Tammany Hall IT.. 107 (Ballmani, 7to 1, won; Abuse, 116 (O. Sloan), I to 4, second ; Sly, 97 (Devin), 15 to 1, third; Highland Ball, Lost Girl, Etta H. Time, 1:13)^. Que and a sixteenth miles. Selling, Three -year-olds and upward— Top- mast. 108 (Thorpe), 10 to 1, won; .-^iatsuma, 105 (Jones), 5 to 2, second; Buckwa, 111 (Bullman), 3 to 5, third; l^spionage. Time, 1;45M- Six turl mgs. Selling, Turea-year-old^ and upward— Wyoming, 103 (Bullman). even, won; Maia^iay, 105 ( Rutter), 11 to 2, second; Eakins, 99(1. Powell). 21 to 1. third; Bonlbel, Shasta Water, Whilcomb, Road- warmer. Time, 1:13^. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21. Six furlongs. Selling. Paur-year-olda and upward— Socialist, 104 (Mack- lin), 3 to 1, won; Two Cheers. 94 (McNicholsK 6 to 1, second; Bliss Rocker. 94 (Devin). 5 to 2. third; Henry C, Bessie Lee, Malnbar. Beau Monde, Heritage. Averiae, Paul Kruger, Lomo, Los Troncoa, Byron Cross, Time, 1:15^. Seven furlongs, Selling. Four-year-olds and upward— Eddie Jones, 109 (Thorpe), 4 to 5. won; Meadow Lark, 104 (Powell). 20 to 1, second; Geo. H. Ketcliam. 104 (Bullman; 9 to 5, tblrd; Rosemald, Bonito, Truxlllo, Polish, Melkarth, Ballverso. Distinction, Merry Boy. Time, 1:28. Three turlongs. Selling, Maiden two-year-olds— Plamora, llO (Bull man), 2 to 1. won; Ice Drop. 108 (.Penny), 7 to 1, second; Big Horn, 113 (Turner), 12 to I, third; Slsquoc, Pidalia, Rlxford, Lhamplon Rose, Sen- ator Astie, Solace, Dr, Bebee. Time, 0:36>^. One and one-sixteenth miles, Selling, Four- year-old a and upward— Qo- tobed,99 (Holmes),? to 10, won; Alicia. 99 (Devin), 11 to 1, second; Tool Calvert, 104 (Jones), 7 to l, third; Cjda, Claudlana, Personae. Tim;, Seven and a half furlongs. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Danois, 105 CH. Martin), even, wo i; Dr. Sheppard, 112 (Thorpe), 9 to 5, second; O'Coooell.lU (Plggjtt), 3 to 1, third; Manzanlila. Time, 1:32M. Futurity Course, Selling, Three-year-olds-Tbe Pride, 103 ( S. Martin). 2 to 1, won; Tlburon, 103 (Gray), 2-5 to 1, second; Elsln. 106(Ratter;, IJ tO 1, third; Yaruba, Cbarminte, El Astro, Tirade, Racebud, Purniah. Time, 1:11. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22. Futurity Course, Selling. Three-year-oids-Con. DaH^n 114 (Piggott)' 5 to 3, won; Napian. 107 (Tborpej, even, second; Gilt Edge, HI (Turner) 10 to I, Third; Sidelong. Guatemoc, Engea, Festoso, Dlara, Wood Robin. Time. 1:12. Seven lurlongs. Selliog. Three-year-olds and upward— Gauntlet. 107 (Thorpe). 1 to 5, won ; Judge Siouffer, li9 ( rumen, 25 to l. second ; Cam- pus 107 (Jones), 3(J to l, third; Una Colorado. None Such, Doremus* Time, 1:2794- One and one-sixteenth miles. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward- Peter II.. Ill (Plggotti. 5 to 2. won; Roadrunner, 109, Powell, 2J to 1, sec- ond; New Moi>n. 104 (Jones), 7 to 1, third- Mc arlane.J.ie Mussle, Byron Cross, Karl Cochran, Rapido, Brown Prince, Ko Eo, Charlie Relt Time, 1:48s. Four miles, Three-year-olds and upwards; The Thornton Stakes— The The Bachelor, U3 (Bullman), 8 to 5, won; David Tenny, 115 (H Martin) 7 1. 10. second; Reolia, lu4 (lIounce).25 to I, third; Veloz. Time, 7;16>^. One and a sixteenth miles. Selling. Four-year-olds and upward— Hardly 99 (W. U. Martin), 8 to 5, won; Lost Girl. 104 (Jones). 7 to 1, second- Wheel ot Fortune. 104 s. One and one sixteenth mllfs. Selling. Three-year-olds and upward — Merops, 90 (Devioi,5 to 2, won ; Gotobed, 10UBullman),6 lo &, second; Imp Mistral, 109 (Piggott), 5 to 1, third; Rainier. Mlstleton, Judge wol- ford Thyne. Time, 1:47, Futurity Course. Kelllng. Three-yearolds and upward— Joe Ullman, 118 .Rutter), 7 to 5, w. n ; Ed Gartland II., 114 (Thorpe). 5 to 1, second; Montaiius, 106 tBullman). 12 lo 1, third; Highland Ball, Montallade, Novla, Lord Marmion. Time, 1:11,'^. Patents of Interest to Horsemen, February 14th. Charles M. Beard, Elroy, WI3., Snap Hook, 619,658. J-^si-ph M. Bergold, Canton, Ohio, Comblued Coupling and Anti- Rattler. 619,271. Wm. Blalsdell, Victoria, Fla., Wheel, 619.660. Charles F. Burns, Kalamazoo, Mich.. Vehicle Running Gear, 619,539. Amos Burson. Negley. Onio, Loop or Keeper for f^t aps. 619.540, John H. Byrne. Union City, Ohio. Auxill-ry Seal f t Vehicles, 619,666. Frank Case, Robinson. Kans., Vehicle Wheel. 619,669. George H. Ulack, Boston, Mass , Pneumatic Wheel Tire. 619,544. Robert E. Devling, Sterllrg Run, Pa., Wago ■ Brake. 619,281. John G Ebken, Pittsburgh, Pa. arrlage Brake. 6l9,ti83. A ndrew and L. U . Felker, Kendall. Wis , Blelgh Koee, 619,470. .Tames P, Fleid, Atlanta, Ga., Harness Hitching Device, 619,291. Frank E. Garner, Longmeadow, Mass., Wheel Hub and Axle Connec- tion. 619,561. Urgel Grignon. Canada. Harness Hang*^, 619,405. John . Heany, Philadelphia, Pa., W heel lor Vehicles, 619.40S, Wm.J hntson Ellsworth, Wis., Neck Yoke. 619. 4S8. Augupt Kupper, Rhlnciacder, Wis.. Horse Detacher. 619 583. Jobn W. Mullins. London. Ky., Thill Ciiupli- g, 619,332, Wm L. Murray. Eutaw, Ala.. Spoke >^ocket, 519.600. Peter A. Nolan, Chicago. Ill , Horse Detacher, 619.432. George -imitb, Chicago, III., Halter Fastener, 619,629. Dabney B, Stephena, Minneapolis, Mlun., Metallic Rim Rubber Tread Horseshoe. 6I6.S6I. Swan F Swaoson, Pueblo, Colo., Cushion Tire. 619,447. Alvah M. TebD tta, St. Louis, Mo., Shalt Coupling tor Vehicles, 619.515. Artnur 0 Ullrey,Niies, Mich., Spring Catch for Pole Tips, 619.639. Vincent, wisnle vnki, Berlin, (Seroj^any, Automatic Device for Detach- ing Horses and Vehicles. 619.457. Henry N. Crawford, Toplsaw, Miss., Design Trace Honk. 30.178. Wm. Horning, Johnstown, F. Y , Design Thill Coupling Spring, 20:203 Union Gun Olub. It Never Fails to Oure. SinkiD, Mo., Nov. 10, 1897. The Caustic Balsam you sent me is the best liniDaent I ever eaw. IL is all that you claim for it. I have tried it on horses, and my family have used it, and it never fails to cure. 1 do not intend to be without it. I am doing all I can for i*, but people are afraid of it. Eugene Steers. No occasion to be afraid , as it is absolutely a safe and re- liable remedv foi anv one to use I W. Ck). ROD. The Fly-Oastera. At Stow Lake laet Saturday aod Sunday the members of ttie San Francisco Fly-Casting Club were gathered for the initial contests in fly-casting for this season. Bait casting, promises to have more prominence this season than last year The weather during both days was very favorable to the rod-ffielders and the attendance showed that interest and enthusiasm in the sport is unabated. Champion Mansfield by reason of a slight disability was not a competitor in the long distance events. The scores were as follows : Satobdav Contest No. 1— Stow Lake, February 18, 1899. Wind, north. Weather, warm and clear. Judges: C. F. Grant, H. Batlu. Referee, H. F. Muller. Clerk, E. A. Mocker. Babcock, J. P 60 Battu, H 87 3-4 Brotherton. T. B 70 Edwards, Q. C 78 Everett. E 65 •■Foller" SS Golcher, H. C lU Lovett, A .E 97 Mansfield. W. D — Mocser, K. A 81 1-2 Muller, H. F „... 91 Reed, F. H — Sanborn, F. G 60 Skinner, H. E 93 Young, C. C 79 74 8-12 93 62 4-12 74 4-12 91 77 95 87 95 8-12 81 4-12 89 61 6-12 61 8-12 91 8-12 89 3-12 88 8-12 59 2-12 73 11-12 91 4-12 67 6-12 79 6-12 92 62 6-12 77 3-12 87 69 2-12 78 1-12 61 54 2-12 59 1-12 89 8-12 69 2-12 79 5-12 93 8-12 59 2-12 76 5-12 93 4-12 74 2-12 83 9-12 8) 8-12 60 10-12 73 3-12 93 4-12 70 10-12 82 1-12 90 60 2-12 74 11-12 75 8-12 63 4-12 69 6-12 91 70 lU-12 80 11-12 59 2-5 612-5 44 60 70 1-5 72 55 89 2-5 72 4-5 60 3 5 62 4-5 45 711-5 71 Sunday Contest No. 1— Stow Lake, February 19, 1899. Wind.west. mild. Weaiher, warm and clear. Judges: E. T. Allen, P. E. Daver- koseu. Referee, J. 3. Turner. Clerk, E. A. Mocker. Balicocfc, J. P ~ Battu, H _ 76 Bogart, W. F. Daverkoseo. F E 88 Everett, Edw 85 Qoleher, H. C 106 1-2 Huyck, Chaa 85 Isenbruck, R 63 Klein. CUaa 68 Mansfield, W. D Mocker, E. A 93 1-2 Muller, H. F 86 "Nellate" Reed, F H 91 1-2 Turner, J. 8 78 Young, 0. C 931-4 92 8-12 81 4-12 68 4-12 69 10-12 89 9a 4-12 52 6-12 73 11-12 88 8-12 S9 4-12 60 10-12 75 1-12 95 80 70 10-12 75 612 95 91 8-12 76 8-12 85 3-12 82 92 59 2-12 75 7-12 63 79 4-12 75 50 10-12 63 612 93 91 4-12 66 8-12 80 6 12 90 8-12 92 4-lZ 55 73 8-12 95 S'i 4-12 72 6-12 80 5-12 54 6.1 4-12 57 612 61 6-12 89 87 8-12 51 8-12 69 8-12 88 91 8-12 52 612 72 1-12 93 92 4-12 65 10-12 79 1-12 73 64 88 3-5 66 3-5 514-5 35 3-5 45 85 56 3-5 59 42 52 3-5 39 .^NOTE: Event 1— Distance Casting, teet. Event 2— Accuracy, percentage. Event 3— Delicacy. (a) accuracy percentage: (b) delicacy; (c) net percentage. Event 4— Bait-casting, percentage. The coalition of the Golden Gate and South End Gun Clubs was brought about at a meeting held on February 20th. The new organizition will be known hereafter as the Union Gun Club. The officers elected wfre: E. S. Micheleen, President; A. iVIelletz, Vice Presidenl; T. A. Lewis, Secretary- Treasurer; Richard Itgen, Captain. The regular club shoots will be held the fourth Snndsy of each month on the Lin- coln Club grounds, Alameda. The fourth Wednesday even- ing of each month has been selected for the regular monthly meetings . OABTRIDQH AND SHELL. Harvey McMurcby was banqueted by the Cincinnati Gan Club on Tuesday evening, February 7th. Friday last week the Stockton market was pretty well slatted with wild game from the islands and from the country to the northwest of Stockton. One hunter named Fisher brought in ten dczen ducks, for which he found ready sale at the commission houses. The Independent says : In these times of high prices in meat the game finds ready sale, as the birds are almost as cheap as steaks. The Interstate Association has appointed the following committee to award handicaps for the Grand American Handicap of 1899, which takes place at Elkwood Park, N. J. , April 11-13 next: Jacob Peniz, New York City; Bernard Walters, New York City; Will K. Park, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. R. Hobsrt, Newark, N. J.; Hon. T. A. Marshall, Keithsburg, 111; T. A. Divine, Memphis, Tenn.; Elmer E. Shaner, Pittsburg, Pa. The committee will meet at the Astor House, New York City, on Thursday, April 6, two days after the closing of entries. New Rules for Trap-Shootlng Adopted by the Interstate Assoolation. Linooln Gun Olub. The local trap-shooting season for 1899 was opened with great eclat at Alameda Point by the Lincoln Gun Club on Wednesday last. Five events were on the card and were shot out by a larg^ nunber of shosters. The club mem- bers and their friends were there lo force; among the visitors present were Frank Merrill, of Stocton; Dr. Barker, of San Jose; J. P. Taylor, of Antioch, and Messrs. Williamson and Longee, of Seattle. Complete scores, etc., will be published next week, this and other local data baring been crowded out of this weeK's issue. The following rules for blue-rock shooting were compiled by the Rules Committee of the Interstate Association, the membership of which committee was Elmer E. Shaner, chairman; Capt. A. W. Money, Ed. Taylor, W. F. Parker, Irby Bennett and Edward Banks, Trap-shooters will notice a number of changes from the rules heretofore in force. The "Sergeant system," which has been much in vogue in the East during the past season, is described. A change that will occasion some surprise is the countenance of 10-guage guns (both for targets and live- bird shooting) and the abrogation of the weight limit for guns. The rules governing live-bird trap-shooting will ap- pear in the Bbeedkb akd Sfobtsmak, Saturday, March 4, 1899. We are indebted to the Sportsmen's Review for the rules as follows: RULE 1.— Referee and Judges. Two judges and a referee, or a referee alone, shall be selected by the management or by the contestants in a match, whose decision shall be final. RULE 2. — Duties of the Referee and Judges. The judges and referee, or the referee, if acting alone, shall see that the traps are properly set at the beginning of the match and kept in order to the finish. They, or he. shall endeavor to make the flight of the targets conform to the height and direction indicated in Role 7. They, or he, shall test any trap upon application of a contestant at any time during a match by having a trial target thrown from that trap. They, or he, may at any time, and must do so when requested by a contestant, select one or more cartridges from those of a shooter, at the score, and publicly test the same for proper loading. If the cartridge or cartridges are found to be loaded in violation of Rule 11, the shooter ehall snfier the penalty imposed by the said rule. RULE 2.— Scoring. Section 1. A scorer shall be appointed by the manage- ment or by the contestants in a match, and his score thereof shall he the official one. All scores shall be plainly kept, a lost target being indicated by a cipher, and a broken target by the figure 1. Sec. 2. Whenever possible the score shall be kept on a blackboard, end in plain view of the shooters at the score; and the score thereon sball then be the official score. The score kept on paper for use in the cashier's department shall at all times be made to conform with the score on the blackboard. RULE 4.— Puller. A puller sball he appointed by the management or by the contestants in a match, whose duty it shall he to pull or spring the traps the instant the shooter calls "pull"; be sball be placed in such a position that he has an unobstructed view of tbe shooier at the score. Where the pulling is to be done according to an indicator for unknown traps, the puller shall be placed in such a position that the shooter at the score shall have no means of ascertaining by the puller's actions which trap will be sprung. RULE 5.— Pulling the Traps. Section 1. The traps may be pulled from right to left or from left to right, as may be decided by the management. Sec. 2, If the shooting is from known traps— that is, if the shooter knows which trap shall be sprung for him — he may refuse a target thrown from any other trap, but if he fires the result shall be a "no target," whether broken or missed. Sec. 3, If the trap is sprung before or at any noticeable interval after a shooter has called "pull," he can accept or refuse such target, but if he fires the result shall he scored. Sec. 4. In any contest where the shooting is from un- known trap?, tbe parties thereto may select some person who sball be placed by the management in such a position that he is able to see that the traps are sprung in accordance with the number designated by the indicator. Sec. 5. When tbe shooting is from unknown traps, if the puller does not pull in accordance with the numbers desig- nated by the indicator, or by dice (if used), or by any other method ordered by tbe management, he sball be removed and another substituted. Every target thrown from a trap thus wrongly pulled, sball be a "no target," whether broken or missed, RULE 6 — Arrangement of Traps. All matches sball be shot from three or from five traps, and all iraps shall be set level and in a segment of a circle or in a straight line. When the traps are set in a segment of a Febeuaet 25, 1899] fS!tje ^veeUffv mtt» Svoxtsmmu 131 circle, the radiDs of that circle shall be 16 yards. In al cases the shooter's mark shall not be a less distaoce from each trap than that desigoaled by Rule 9. The traps shall Dot Ibe less than 3 nor more than 5 yards aparr. The traps shall be numbered from left to right, that is, No. 1 shall he first trap on the left, and No. 2 the next trap to the right of it, and so on. [For arraogeoient of three traps on the Sergeant system see rules following herewith.] KXJ-LE 7 — Ac'iGstiog traps, Sectiok 1. All traps must be aHjasted to throw targets a distance not less than 40 yards nor more than 60 yards. If any trap he found to he too weak to throw targets the re- quired distance, a new trap or new spriug that will do so must be substituted. Sec. 2 The traps shall be so adjusted that the elevation of the target in lis Sight at a distance of 10 yards from the trap shall not be more than 12 feet nor less than 6 feet. Sec. 3. — When shooting at known angles, the (direction of the fiight of the targets from each trap shall be: If only three traps are used, No. 1 shall tbrow a left quartering tar- gel; No. 2 shall throw a straigbtawaj- target; No. 3 shall throw a right quartering target. The angles for Nos. 1 and 3 shall be the same as those prescribed for Nos. 2 and 4 where five traps are used. If five traps are used, No 1 trap shall tbrow a right quartering target; No. 2 shall throw a left quartering target; No. 3 shall throw a straightaway targei; No 4 fhall throw a right quartering target; No. 5 shall throw a left quarter quartering target. Traps Nos. 1 and 5 nhall he adjusted to throw the targets so that their line of flight shall cross that of the sraightaway target at a point not less than 10 yards nor more thau 20 yards from No. 3. No. 2 shall be adjusted to throw targets so that their line of flight shall cross the line of targets thrown from No. 1 at a point not less than 5 yards nor more than 10 yards from No. 1. No- 4 shall he adjusted to throw targets so that their line of flight shall cross the line of targets thrown from No. 5 at a point not less than 5 yards nor more that 10 yards from No. 5. Sec, 4 After the traps have been adjusted lo throw tar- gets at the above angles, if the target for any reason shall take an entirely dififerent course, it shall be declared a no "target," provided the shooter does not fire at it; but if he fires the result must be scored. By an "entirely different course ' is to be understood as follows : If the target ought to be a left quarterer, and it has any left quartering tendency it shall be considered a fair targei; if the target ought to be a right quarterer, and if it has any right-quartering tendency, it shall be considered a fair target; a straightaway may vary 45 degrees on each side of its correct flight. If, in the opin- ion of the referee, the target has taken "an entirely different coarse," that is to say, if it has gone outside of the above limits, he shall allow the shooter, provided he has not fired, another target from the same trap, if the shooting is from known trapt; if from unknown traps, the shooter shall be given another target from a '.tr^P designated in a manner set forth in Rule 17, Sec. 3, when the target breaks in a trap when the shooting is under "expert rules." RULE 8— Screens. Pits or screens, or both, may be used to hide the traps and trappers, but the screens should not be higher than is actually necessary to protect the trappers. RULE 9 —The Rise. In single target shooting the rise shall be 16 yards for all guns. In double target shooting the rise shall be 14 yards for all guns RULE 10— Calibre and Weight of Qua. No gan of any calibre larger than a 10 bore shall be used. Weight of gun OQlimited. RULE 11.— Loads. The charge of powder is uolimited. The charge of shot shall not exceed 1^ cz., any standard measure, struck. Any shooter using a larger quantity of shot shall forfeit his en- trance moaey and right in the match. If, however, the management is of the opinion that the shooter has not wil- fally violated this rule, it may return to him his entrance money, provided it obtain unanimous consent of all the con- testants. RULE 12.— Loading Guns. No cartridges shall be placed in the gun until the shooter has taken his place at the score. In siogle target shooting only one target shall be placed in the gun. All cartridges must be removed from the gun before the shooter leaves the score, and the shooter shall open his gun before turning away from the score. The penalty for violation of this rule shall be at the discretion of the referee, who, after warning the shooter, mav, if the violation is persisted in, declare him to have forfeited his entrance fee and right in the match. RULE 13.— Position of the Gun. Any the shooter may adopt. RULE 14— Single Target Shooting. If two targets are sprung at the same time, and the con- testants does not shoot, he shall be allowed another target; but if he fires the result shall be scored. RULE 15.— Double Target Shooting, Section 1. The traps shall be set to throw targets, as provided in Rule 7, Sections 1, 2 and 3 Bath traps must he palled simultaneously; if in the opinion of the referee there is an appreciable interval between the Fpriogiog of the two traps, and if the contestant does not fire, he shall he allowed another pair; but if he fires, the result shall be scored. Each contestant shall shoot at three or five pairs consecutively before retiring. If three traps are used the first pair shall he thrown from No3 1 and 2; the second from Nos. 2 and 3; the third from Nos 1 and 3; the fourth from Nos. 1 and 3; the fifth from Nos, 2 and 3 If five traps are used, the first pair shall be thrown from Nos. 2 and 3; the second from Nos. 3 and 4; the third from Nos. 2 and 4; the fourth from Nos. 2 and 3; the fifth from Nos. 3 and 4 Sec. 2. If only one target he thrown it shall be declared "no target," whether broken or missed. Sec. 3. If one target be a fair one and the other an im- perfect target, it shall be declared "no targets," but if the shooter fires at an imperfect target or targets the result shall be scored. Sec. 4. If a target be lost owing to any defect in the gun or load causing a miss-fire, or if the shooter is interfered with or balked, or there is any other similar reason why it should be done, the referee shall allow another pair. Sec 5 If both targets are broken by one barrel it shall be declared *'no targets." If the shooter fires both barrels iotentionally at one target, it ihall be scored "lost targets," hut if the second barrel be fired simultaneously with the first barrel, it shall be declared ''no targets," provided the referee is satisfied that the second barrel was accidentally discharged. Sec 6. If the sesood barrel be liit thnuih t tie safety bolt 'jirring back," the target shall be declared a "lost target." (By 'jarrlog back" of tbesafet^is meant that action of the safety boUsometlai''3 produced by thp discbarge oftbe firac cartri'lge, toe safety bolt going back to sale »nd rendering It Impos-sble to flcd the second cartridge witboata reacjusLmeotof tne safety bolt.j RULE 16— Rapid Firing System. When the rapid firing system is used, there shall be a screen before each trap, on which shall appear the number of the trap, commencing from No. 1 on the left to 3 or 5 on the right, and each shooter shall stand at the score opposite the trap from which the target is to be thrown for bim to shoot at. After he has shot at the first target he shall pass to the next score on his right, and so continue until he reaches the end of the score, when be shall return to the score opposite No 1 a^d continue as before until he has fin- ished shooting Wtiere three traps are used, four men shall be called to the score at the same time; the first three men on the score sheet shall face respectively Nos 1. 2 and 3 traps; the fourth man shall take his stand in rear of No. 1 man, step- ping up to the No. 1 score as soon as it is vacated. The fourth man is called the "pivot min." (N. B.— Assoon as the "piyot man" has taken No. I's place, the man who has shot trom No. 3 sore shall walk up to No, 1 score and become the "pivot man" for the time being. Where five traps are used, the first five men on the score sheet face respectively Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 trapF; No. 6 is the **pivot man." The procedure with five traps is eiooilar to that with three traps. Squads of five men instead of six mav be formed; in such cases the five men shall stand in their respective positions and shall shoot as follows: In 10 target events, 2 targets at each position before moving to the next; in 15 target events, 3 targets before moving; in 20 tar- get events, 4 targets before moving; in 25 target events, 5 targets before moving. RULE 17— Known Traps and Known Angles. Section 1. When the shooting is at known traps and known angles, the traps shall he adjusted to throw targets as provided in Rule 7. The method of shooting off events at this stvle of shooting shall be the same as sst forth in Rale 16. Known Traps and Unknown Angles, Sec. 2 When the shooting is at known traps, nukoowa angles, the shooter shall know which trap is to he sprang for hioa, but shall not know which angle the target is to be ttirown at from that trap. Referees shall see to it that the trappers change the flight of the targets frequently. At un- known angles, any target (hat is thrown behind the line of the screen may be refused by the ehooter, and he shall be allowed another target, but if he fires the result shall be scored. The method of shooting off" events at this style of Bhooting shall be the sacqe as set forth i.i Rule 13. Expert Rales— Ripid Fire. Sec. 3 The traps shall he set to throw targets as pro- Tided in Rule 7. The shooters shall take their stands at the score in a manner prescribed for rapid firing in Rule 16. An indicator shall be used to decide the order in which the traps are to be pulled. When five traps are used, the shooter standingjin front of No 1 trap shall shoot at a target thrown from any of the five traps. The shooter in front of No. 2 shall shoot at a target thrown from any of the four remain- ing traps. The shooter in front of No. 3 shall shoot at a tar- get thrown from any of the three remaining traps. The shooter in front of No 4 shall shoot at a target thrown from either of the two remaining traps; while the shooter in front of No. 5 shall have the remaioiag trap palled for him. As soon as No 5 has shot, the "pivot man" shall shoot from No. 1 score at a target thrown as prescribed for the man in front of No. 1, and so on. When a target is broken by the trap, or there is a balk, and the shooter does not accept the target, he shall be awarded another target, the indicator be- ing changed and a new combination designated. If the balk occurs when No. 1 is shooting, the procedure is the same as if there had been no hilk. If it occu'-a when the man in front of No. 2 is shooting, the puller shall puli that trap whose number appears first in the new combination; provided it be not the number of the trap puiled for No. 1 man. If the balk occurs when the man in front of No. 3 is shooting, the puller shall pull the trap whose number ap- pears first in the new combioalion; provided alwivs that he does not pull eiiher of the two traps already pulled for the men in front of Nos. 1 and 2, If the h ilk occurs when the man in front of No. 4 is shooting, the puller shall pull either of the two remaining traps, according to the order in which the numbers of these two traps appear in the new combination. If the bilk occars when the m-in in front of No. 5 is Bhootiog, the same trap shall he palled, the min in front of No 5 always knowing his trop. If at any time the shooter fires at an Imperfect target the result shall he scored. As soon as five traps have been palled, a new combination shall be designated by the indicator. When three traps are used the procedure is modified accordingly, and is similar to that described above. (NOTE— n explanation of the above, suppose No. l has shnt at a target from No. 2 trap, and No 2 at a target from No. 5 trap, and the balK nccum when No 3 Is sbooCtng Say the combination was 2 5, 4. 3. 1 and suppose the new one l3 1, 2, 5, ;4, 3. No. 3 will get N ■. i irap, N", 4 will get No. 4 trap, and No. 5 will get No. 3 trap unless anrjther balk occurs, and a'lotber combl'iailou i.i brougbt into play. The com jioutioo Is always chaaged as soon as ihe shooter at No. 5 has flred.) Expert Rules— Ooe Man Up. Sec. 4. The traps shall be set to throw targets as provided in Kale 7. The shooter shall take his position at the score in frOQt of No. 3 trap. The poller shall pall the traps as directed in Section 3 of this rule (R'lle 17), precisely as if six men were at the score. lo the case of imperfect targets or balks the puller shall piU the trdpi as ordered in Sectiou 3 of this rule, where it relates to balk?, eich min at the score firing at a target thrown from each of the five traps before retiring, and always kooffing his last trap. If a shooter fires at an imperfect target the result shall be scored. When three traps are used the shooter stands io front of No. 2 trap and shoots at three targets before retiring. In all other respects the procedure is similar to that of five traps* Expert Rales— Uobnown Traps and Angles. Sec. 5. The traps shall throw targH^ at unknown angles within the limits nrescribed in Rale 7, and in S^-ction 2 of this rale (Rule 17). The procedure, if the shooting be rapid fire, shall he the same as ordered in Section 3 of this rale (Rule 17). If the shooting be one man up, the trai>f» shall be palled as ordered in Section 4 of this rule (Rale 17). If a shooter accepts an imperfect target, the result shall be scored. When three traps are U3ed the procedure is similar to that for five traps. Reversed Order. Sec. 6 The traps shall be adjusted to throw targets as provided in Rale 7. The man in front of No. 1 trap shall shoot at a target thrown from No. 5; the min in front of No. 2 shall »hootat a target thrown from ^o. 4; the man in front of No 3 shall sbont at a target thrown from No. 3; the man in front of No. 4 shall shoot at a target thrown from No. 2, and the man in front of No 5 shall shoot at a target thrown from Nd. I. If the shooter fires at an imperfect target the result shall be scored. N. B.— Sometimes, to make the shooting a little harder, U bae been found advisable to adjnsc Nns 2.iaBti i traps to tbrow targets at un- known angles, and this aysiem is stronly recommended. RULE 18.— Class Shooting. AH shooting shall be class shooting aniess otherwise stated. i^CIass shooting provides that all shooters tied for first place shall re reive their pro raia share o( first money, all thos*" tied for second place shall reci'ive ih-lr pro rata share of second money; and so io all other places, third, etc.) Anv shooter in a tie for either of the moneys may with- draw his pro rata share of that money, unless the program prescribes that all ties shall he shot cff". RULE 19-- Broken Targets. A target to be scored to the shooter must have a per- ceptible piece broken from it while in the air, A "dusted" target shall not be scored to the shooter. No target can he retrieved for shot marks. If a tt^rget be broken by a trap the shooter shall he allowel another target, but if he fires the result shall he scored. RULE 20.— Allowing Another Target. Section 1. The shooter shall be allowed another target for any of the following reasons: (1) For a target broken by a trap. (2) For any defect in the gun or load causing a miss-fire. [Che failure to cock the gun or properly adjust the "safety" is considered to be the result of the shooter's own carelessness, and shall not be considered as a defect in the gun or load; a target lost under these conditions shall be scored "lost."] (3) If the contestant is interfered with, or balked, or there Is any other similar reason wh/ it should be done, the referee may allow another target. CN. B.— The "jar. log back" of Uie safety Is not considered a defect of the gun ) Sec. 2. When the shooting is at known traps, the shooter shall have another target from the same trap; bat if the shooting is at unknown traps he shall he allowed a target from some trap, as provided in Rule 17, Sections 3, 4 and 5. RULE 21.— Lost Targets. Targets shall he scored *'lost" for any of the following reasons: If the shooter fails to load or cock his gun, or to properly adjust its "safetv," or palls the wrong trigger. RULE 22.— Miss-fire. When a cartridge placed in either the right or the left barrel apparently fails to explode when the trigger is pulled, the shooter must on no account open his gun, but shall hand It to the referee, whose duly it shall be to try both triggers without previously opening the gun to cock it. If the car- tridge be then exploded, the shooter shall be awarded a "lost" target, hut if the referee shall find that the proper trigger has been pulled, and that the cartridge has failed to explode through no fault of the shooter, he shall allow another target, as provided io Rule 20, Section 2. Any shooter who shall open his gun after a mite fire Instead of handing it unopened to the referee for his inspection, shall he awarded a "lost" target. RULE 23— Failure to Extract in a Repeating Shotgun. In double target shooting, or In events where "both barrels" are allowed, when a shell cannot he extracted from the chamber of a repeating sht^ tgun for either of the follow- ing reasons, the shooter shall he allowed another target: (1) When the brass head of the shell pulls away from the paper, leaving the empty shell in the chamber and preventing the loading of the gun from the magazine. (2) When the ex- tractor, although apparently in good order, passes the shell and leaves it m the chamber, preventing the loading of the gun from the magazine. In either of the above cases the referee shall allow another target, as if there had h^en a miss- fire. The shooter must, however, immediately upon the failure to extract, and without attempting again to remove the empty shell from the chamber, hand bis gun lo the referee for his inspectioD. (The failure to comply with this provision shall be treated as a violation of Rule 22, and shall be penalized as such ) Nothing in this rule shall be con- strued as empowering a referee to award another target for either of the following reasons: (1) When theshell although extracted from the chamber, has not been ejected from the gun. (2) When the feeding of a cartridge from the maga- zine has been blocked hr the use of a shell too long for the chamber of tbe gun. (3) When the referee is satisfied that the shooter is uaing reloaded ammunition. In all such cases the referee must decide that it is the shooter's fault, and tbe result of the shot shall be scored. RULE 24 — Announcing the Score, Section 1. The result of each shot shall be announced plainly, aod it shall be called back by the scorer each time. The call for a broken target 9hall be "Dead;" for a lost target the call shall be '"Lost." Sec. 2. When two j'jdges and a referee are serving, one of the judges shall announce the result of each shot distinctly, the »corer answering him accordingly each time. I^ the other judge disagrees with tlie decision of tbe j'ldge calling, he shall make his protest at once, before another shot is fired, and the referee shall then give his decision, which shall be Goal. Io case of another target being thrown before tbe referee's decision has been made, the target so thrown shall be a ''no target," whether broken or lost. Sec. 3 At the close of each shooter's score the result of it mast be announced. If claimed to be wrong, the error, if any, mnst be corrected at once. RULE 25.— Tie Shooting. Section 1. All ties shall be shot off at the original dis- tance, and as som after the match as practicable, at the fol- lowing number of targets: (a). Ties on Sinele Targets. — In single target matches of 25 targets or less, on 3 traps at 3 targets, and on 6 traps at 5 targets; in matches of less than 50 targets and more than 25 targets, on 3 traps at 6 targets, and on 5 traps at 10 tar- geif^ in matches of 3ver 50 targets, on 3 traps at 15 taigets, and on 5 traps at 25 targets. 122 ®ir^ ^ve^htv mt& ^iparrtittnixtu [Februaby 25, 1899 (b). Ties on Double Targets. — In doable target matehee of 10 paire or less, ties eball be shot off at 3 pairs; in matches of more than 10 pairs, at 5 pairs. Uoless otherwise stated by the management and so 'inderetood prior to the commence- ment of the match, the targets in the shoot-off shall be thrown as provided in Kule 15. (c). Ties in Handicap Events.— All ties for trophies shall be shot cfl at 25 targets per man. In 100 target events each contestant in the tie shall receive in the shoot-off, one*foorth his original handicap allowance and no more. In 50 target events, one-half. In 25 target events ties shall he shot off under the original cooditiona. Thus, suppose in a 100 target event, "A" received 11 eslra targets in the shoo(-off, he could receive only 2, as the odd targets could not be divided, and BO on. „ . „ KOLE 26.— Shooting Out of Turn. When a shooter fires out of turn, the target so fired at shall be a "no target," whether broken or missed. When two shooters fire eimultaneoasly at the same target, that tar- get shall be declared a "no target," whether broken or RULE 27.— Shooter at the Score. In all contests the shooter must be at the score within three minutes after his name is called to shoot, or he forfeits his right in the match. RULE 28.— Forbidden Shooting. No shooting will be permitted on the shooting grounds other than at the score. If there be no enclosure, no shoot- ing shall be permitted within ten yards of the score without the consent of the management. RULE 29.— Right to Refuse Entrance. The management may refuse to accept the entrance of any shooter guilty of ungentlemanly condact, or who "drops for place." SPECIAI, EULEB FOR SHOOTING IJHDER THE "SEEGEAHT SYSTEM," OK WITH ANY FORM OF MAGAZINE TRAP, RULE 1. — Section 1. The trap shall be set in a pit properly screened and the shootine scores laid out in a seg- ment of a circle with a radius of 16 yards. The scores shall be 3 or 5 yards aparf, and nambered from No 1 on the left, to No. 5 on the right. Sec. 2. Where three traps are arranged on the Sergeant system, they shall be placed one yard and a half apart be- hind a suitable ecreen. Under the Sergeant system, ro shooter should know which trap is to be pulled for him. RULE 2 — The trap or traps shall be set to throw targets a distance of not less than 40 yards nor more than 60 yards, so that the elevation of the target in its fii^ht at a distance of 10 yards from the trap shall not be less than 6 feet nor more than 12 feet from the ground. RULE 3 — If for any reason, after the trap or traps have been proper!; adjusted, the target should not fiy the proper height or distance, it shall be considered a fair target — pro- vided it files high enough and far enough, in the opinion of the referee, to offer a fair shot to the contestant. RULE 4. — To insure targets being thrown the same dis- tance, three or more pegs should be placed in a semi circle in front of the trap or traps, at a distance of 50 yards therefrom. If, in the opinion of ihe referee, the targets are being thrown more than 10 yards beyond or more than 10 yards F-hort of these pegs, the referee shall instruct the trap- per to be more carefol. RULE 5. — In rapid fire shooting, squads of five men may be formed. Contestants may shoot in rotatior , from one to five, and each may shoot at two targets in a 10, 3 in a 15, 4 in a 20 and 5 in a 25-target event, and then all shall move up one position. In this way each contestant shall shoot at an equal number of targets Ifrom each of the different pos- sitions. [Other points are covered by the previous rules on target shooting. J Oonaing Events. BENCH SHOWS. April. 5, 6. 7, 8. 1899- Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club, San Jose. P. K L. Rules. C. L. Harker, secretary, Sau Josej March 7-10. 1899— Bat terfiy Assoeiaition's dog show, Grand Rapids Mich. Mi6B Grace H. Griswold, Secretary. March 14-17, 1899— 8t. Louis Kennel Clab's show. St. Louis, Mo. March 21-24, 1899— Mascoutah Kennel Glob's show, Chicago. May 3.4.5.6,1899— San Francisco Kennel Club's third annual bench show. MecbaDlca' Pavilion, San Francisco. H. H. Carlton, Secretary. COURSING. February 25-26— Union Coursing Park, Regular meetings every Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening, 909 Market street. February 25-26— Ingle ide Coursing meetings Park every Satur- day .Sunday and Holidays. Drawings every Pnday evening,909 Market street, San JoBo Bench Show. were the welcome tidings from L. A. Klein to Mr. Fred H. Bnshnell, the former having charge cf Le Prince Jr., who made his Eastern debut on Taesday last at the Westminster Kennel Club bench show in Madison Square Garden, New York. Kodney King, 43,308, is a smooth coat whelped March, 1896, and bred by Mr. Chas. G. Hopton, proprietor of the well known Rodoe? Kennels. He is by Melrose King ex La Belle Charlotte. He won first in the puppy class, New York, 1897, bat was unplaced last year in the novice class. Particulars as to the class entry and style- of competition are not yet at hand but enough is known from private ad- vices to show that Le Prince's win was a great one. In win- ning the Waters' Challenge Cup, a most beautiful trophy, Mr. Bushell's great smooth coat captured a prize that was won last year by bis sire, Champion Le Pricce, This cup is given by the St. Bernard Club of America for the best St. Bernard, both rough and smooth coals entered in this competition. An elegant silver medal also accompanies this award. Theiadgingof St. Bernard classefi was made by Miss Anna H. Whitney, whose refutation for judging this breed is an international one. Mr. Bushnell has been the recipient of many congratula- tions from a boat of a friends and fanciers who look upon the win of Le Prince, Jr , as a happy and deserved testimonial to the judgment and pluck shown by Mr. Bushnell in send- ing his dog on the Eastern circuit. In a previous irsne of the Bbejder and Sportsman success was predicted for Mr. Bushnell in his venture. Le Prince appears next at Grand Rapids and then at the successive shows making up the circuit, and it is safe to assume that the start already made by him will not have its lustre dimmed by lack of winning awards from time to time. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Over $3,500 in money prizes will he given st the coming Boston bench show. The premium list for the San Francisco bench show in May has been prepared and forwarded to Secretary Vreden- burgh at New York. Handsome specials will be oflFered by the California Collie Club, the Pacific Mastiff Club, the St Bernard Club of California, etc. Mr. Norman J- Stewart will offer a beautiful medal for the collie competition. The list of entries for the New York show this week was a record breaker. A marked increase in nearly all breeds is shown and the list foots Dp a grand total of 2,055, three hundred and sixtv-one more than last year. The entries were as follows: Bloodhounds 10 Mastlfls 16 St. Bernards {roDgh)„....„« 136 St. Bernards (smooto) 46 Great Danes - 8i Newfoundlands 7 Russian Wolfhoands 61 Deerhounds „ 7 Greyhounds 39 Foxhounds 10 Chesapeake Bay dogs _ 5 English retrievers 5 PoiDiers ,..108 English setters 93 Irish setters _ 49 Rordon setters ^ 25 Irish water Epaniels 4 Clamber spaniels „ 2 Field spaniels. „ 37 Cocker spaniels „143 Dalmatians 11 Collies 145 Old English sheeydogs 7 Poodles 55 BoUdogs (English) 112 Bulldogs (French) 49 Bull terriers 129 Airedale terriers 37 Boston terriers 91 Beagles 71 DacbshnDds 72 Basset hounds 2 Fox terriers (smooth) „ 87 Fos terners (wire) 77 Irish terriers ; 89 Scutiish lerriers 12 Black and tan terriers 21 While Englisn t«rfiers 1 Welsh terriers 3 Skye terriers 10 Bedllngton terriers _.... 3 Whippets 3 PDgs - 7 Sciiipperkes 3 Pomeranians 3 Yorkshire terriers 12 Maltese spaniels 1 Toy terriers (under 7 pounds, other than Yorkshire or Mal- tese 14 Toy spaniels -. 42 Italian greyhounds 1 Italian greybounOs _ I MisceUanebus 8 Total 2,055 Ken* el Registry. ViBlta, Sales, Whelps and Names Claimed published in this column free of charge. Please use the following form : WHELPS. California Jockey Kennels* (Sao Francisco) smooth for terrier bitch Babe (Oriole Bluffer — Creole) whelped on Feb- ruary — , 1899 four poppies — 2 dogs, 2 bitches — to same owner's Golden Dirk (Warren Sage — Stilleto). £» Attridge's black cocker spaniel bitch Nigger {Captain Hunter — Brownellie) whelped on February — , 1899, seven poppies — 3 dogs, 4 bitches — to Mrs. W. Jones' Pedro (Ch. Woodland Duke — Peg Woffington). ingleside Ooursing Park. The dates set for the coming dog show in the Garden Ciiy are April 5th, 6lh, 7ih and 8th. The local fanciers were never before so eager or enthuBiastic for a show in their town as they seem to be at present. The promise of outside entries is very encouraginR. The show will be held under Pacific Kennel League rule9. An assurance has been given of quite an entry, it is claimed, from leading fanciers who favor A. K. C. aospicee. Chas. R, Harker, the secretary, has been latel7 arranging all preltmioarv msttere. A Oallfornla Dog's Success. On Tuesday evenlog two telegrams were received in this cily that have since caused a sensation Ie dogdom circles surpassing any events in the history of the coast fancy for years past. *'Prince second in both classes to Rodne? King" and "Won club special for host American bred smooth coal" Entries and winning dogs, Satarday. February 18, 1899: NON-WINNERS' STAkE— 96 DOGS IN THE RUN DOWN. A Merrill's Depend On Me beat Handy & Smith's Mona '1 F Logan's Miss Grizzle beat Larkey & Kock's Van Neeffa Handy & Smith's Pptronius beat D Healy's f-weet Marie Handy & Smiths Twin City beat Dillen & Keilly's Granaale H A Dect;elmai''s Rocklin Bel e beat O Lahusaen'a Fedora , J P Thrifts' Forgive beat J Keeoan's Black Lock I M Londun's Magneto beat H Burns' Dempsey Lass Lord & Herbit's Kerry Gow oeat Verdier &, Reingbaeh's Silverado J Keenan's Fear Nut beat C btrehl's Jimmy CorK T J Cronio's Arab beat W J Shields' Armagh Lass J Mccormick's While Lily beat A Ma-^sei's Persicimons T Flynn's Hlcfes beat F Moraii's Bit of Fashion A Merrill's Sunburst heat Gibson & Moore's Decency J Dickson's Black Bess baat l' A Qaffney's Sir John Amott I Cooney's Black Hawk beat E M Kelligg's Lady Gllmore Bartels Brothers' Ben Hur beat D ■ coper's Bendalong T J Cronin's n aid of Bail beat G Smart's SilKwor.d G Lahussen's Fireball beat J Murnane's Wolf Tine A Johnson's Mountain Beauty beat Larkey & Knck's Myrtle Joe Perry's Black Chief beat Larkey & Rock's Min»Tva James Byrne's Seminole beat D Woods' Black Night J O' Dowd's Scout beat a Johnson's Tod Sloan A Van den Burgh's American jiagle beat Lord & Hertsl's Revolver J Farley's ToUamorf' beat J Byrne's Olympus Henry Springs Dawn beat M Warson'a Richmond Lead Russell & Wilson's Lady Emma ran a bve with Ladv Herschell C Strehl's Star Pointer beat W c CoUiei's Hantord' Don't You Want an INCUBATOR? Send for our Catalogue. THE IMPROVED PACIFIC, the BEST and LOWEST-PRICED In- cubator in the market. PACIFIC INCUBATOR CO. 887 Castro St.. Oakland, Cal. J L Sear's Beauty beat W Aiken's Mplba Bartels Bros' Rest Assured beat Kay & Trent's Eclipse T Hall's SlissSkyball beat G Reddy's Bernice J PTnrifc's Grasshopper h>-at J Byrnes' Mohawk H A Deckelman's Fox Kenuy bpat H Weber's Montana DKahei's Belle of Moscow beat F Murphy's L -dy Grace J McCormack's Woodbin- be&t A. Massie's Hattle rurtis & Son's ravalier beat S McColioagh's Magdallnh F A McComb's Motto heat Curtis & Son's Commodore W Glasson's Sylvaous bPat J P O'Donneli's T^h Plumas J Byrnfc's Eleven Spot beat S Perry's Commodore Nash P Healy's Matchless beat J Perry's Roynl Duke M Allen's Miss Alice beat J O'Donneli's sfau Mateo W Glasson's Terooa beat J Murnsne's Flashlighti J H Perlgo's Belle Seward beat J Mc "'Jell's Capadura J McOormick's While Tip beat J J O'Brien's Statesman Hurley & Rellly's S:ar of Cuba beat J McNeil's f^eldom J Farley's Mystic beat D Ford'3 Eai Ita Curtis & Son's Vanity Fair b at E M Kellogy's Hummer J Scha-ffer's Past me beat T A Fanning's Babe Murphy Q Lahussen's Precita Girl beat Kay & Tram's Innistallen Entries, winning dogs and scores, Suoday, February 19, 1899. NON- WINNERS' STAKE-FIRST TIES. Miss Grizzle beat Depend on Me, li-l PeCroDius bpat Rocklin Belle, 6-2 Forgive beat Twin City Girl, 7-3 Kerry Cow beat Magneto. 7-5 Fear Not beat Arab, 11 5 Hicks beat White Lily. 5-1 Black Bess beat Sunburst, 5-1 Ben Hur be^t Klack Hawk. 3-2 Fireball beat Maid of Bail, 5-1 Moamam Beauty beat Black Chief, 11-5 Scout beat Pemlnole, S-6 American Eagle beat Tullamore, Lady Emma beat Dawn, 10-5 SECOND TIES, Miss Grizzle beat Petronius, 7-6 Forgive beat Kerry Gow, 4-3 Fear Not oeat Hicks. 1-2 Black Bess beat Ben Hur, 7-5 Mountain Beauty beat Fireball, American Eagle beat Scout, S-4 Lady Emma beat Beauty, 3-1 THIRD TIES, Petronias beat Forgive, 4-1 Fear Not beat Black Bess, 21-5; Ume. 1:23 Mountain Beauty beat American Eagle, 5-3 FOURTH TIES. Rest Assured beat Fear Not, 6-4 Beauty beat Star Pointer, 9-5 Rest Assured beat Miss Skyball, Fox Kenny beat Grasshopper, 48-2 Belle of Moscow beat Woodbine, 7-5 Civalier beat Motto, 6-4 Srivanus beat Eleve i Sp[)l, 10-8 Miss Alice beat Matchless, S-6 Belle Seward beat Terrona, 7-6 Star of Cuba beat White Tip. 9-4 Mystic beat Vanity Fair, 21-1; time. 1:24 Pastime beat Precl.a Girl, 15-8; lime, 1:21 Rest Assured beat Grasshopper, 7-2 Motto beat Belle ol Moscow, 12-9; time, 1 :0I Miss Alice beat Syivanus, 5-4 Belle Seward beat Star o' Cuba, 6-3 Pastime beat MysLlc, 17-1 Rest Assured beat Lady Emma, 6-4 Moth beat Miss Alice, 10-6 Belle Seward beat Pastime, H-6 Motto beat Maid of Bail in a bye I 9-5 FINAL. Rest Assured beat Motto. 5-0. The money In the Non Winners' Stake— $795— was divided as follows' Bartel Bros.' Rest Assured. ?100; F. A. McComb's Motto, |65- J Keenan'a Fear Not, |45; tne next three, f30 each; the next six, f22 50 each; the next twelve, ?15 eich, and the next twenty- four, |7. 50 each Union Ooursing Park. Entries and winning dogs. Saturday, February 18, 1899. OPEN STAKE— 72 DOGS IN THE RUN DOWN. Aeneld t-'ennels' Bona Dea beat Handy & ^^mith's Whiskbroom, Dennis & Porter's Interesting beat E M Kellogg's Old Glory Curti3& Sons' Luxor beit Riocon Kenn-^.is' Swelish J Seggerson's White < hief beat Aeuied Ke oels' Bed of Stooe Handy & Smltri's Victny Qubpu beat F Moran's Vau Kirk J Dean's Brllllantioe be^t Pasha Keunels' Fair HeJeQ Hurley & Keilly's O K Capitol eat j H Smith's Merced J J Edmonds' Morning niory beat C urau's John u F Butler's Susie beal E M Kello^g's Prh>ce (George F Moran's Flying Faster beal 'i Macdouggall's Sweet Idleness J KerrigBD's Liiia Roonh oeat J J EMmood's Vida Shaw G H Burfeind's Royal Prize oeat Ed Evali's Vigilant J H Perigo's Chile Pepper beat Haady & Smith's Ben Bolt M London's Sharkey oeat Pasha Kennels' Pocahontas J Connell's Senorita beat A Massey's Light oot F Moran's False Flatterer beat E Baumelster's War Cloud R Ede B Lopez' Minneapolis beat F Price's Saota Bella J F Wehmever's One Spot beat F Morar.'s Snapshot Kay & Tram's Sylvia oeat E M Kellogg's Glen Cbloe E Baumei-'ter's O'Grady beat J Seggerson's faodelarla W F Sobb's Mercv May beat Curtis & Son's McKiuley Aenied Kennels' Van Cloie neat Cohen & Devlin's The Devil A Johnson's Lissak beat beat E Johnson's Magnet Kay & Trant's Diana beat J Keeoan's Koyal Oik W Creamei's Jersey Lily ran a bye. Ace of Clubs withdrawn Aenied Kennels' Pretender beat F H-^rriag's S Elmo T E McEidowney'3 Rcsebud beat Mi)o K-nnels' Rock Island Bjy J Couneii's Log Boy ran a bye. Douglas withdrawn Rincon Kennels' Ski beat Aeaeld Kennels' Van Kuapp J Denii's Moondyne 1 E beat E & R Scott's Lord Byron I F Halton's Tic Tac beat Milo Kennels' Victor King Kelly & Foley's Farewell beat H Pinkham's Newsboy J Shea's Young A merlca Oeat F McCi>mb'e Little Joker Charlton & Son's Dolly Varden beat M i-iaffegan's Elmer G J Seggerson's uold Hill beat J Morrison's Liddle F Moran's Golden Russet beat F Price's Madge Wildfire Entries and winnli g dogs, Sunday, February 19, 1899. OPEN STAKE-FIRST TIES. Interesting beat Bona Dea LuTor beat White Chief Brilliantlne beat Victor Queen O K Oa ilo: beat Morning Glory Susie beal Flvlr-g Faster Royal Prize beat Lalla Etookh Sharkey beat Cbill Pepper False flatterer beat Senorita Minneapolis beat Que Spot SECOND TIES, Interesting beat Luxnr O K Capitol beat BrllliantiDe Susie beat Koyal Prize False Flat' erer ran a bye, Sharkey withdrawn O'Grady beat Sylvia Mercy May beat Van CJole Diant. beat Lissak Pretender beat Jersey Lily Log Boy beat Rosebud MooDdyne beat ski Tic Tac beat Farewell Young America bea, DoHv Varden Golden Russet heat Gold Hill O'Grady beat Minneapolis Diana beat Mercy May Lof Biy beat Pretender Tic Tac beat Moondyne Y .nng America beat Golden Russet THIRD TIES. Interesting beat 0 K Capitol I Log Boy beat Tic Tac False Flatterer beat Susie Young America ran a bye O'Grady beat Diana | FOURTH TIES. False Flatterer beat Interesting I Log Boy a bye Yonng America beat O'Grady | FIFTH TIES. Yoang America beat Log Boy I False Flatterer a bye, winning over I For Freedom FINAL. Young America, beat False Flatterer CONSOLATION STAKE-FIRST ROUND, Senorita beal Pocahoniaa Ski beat Bed of Stone Old Glory beat Farewell Swedish beat Santa BelA Senorita beat Ski Swedish beat Old Glory Swedish beat Senorita Vigilant and John D disqualiSed Lalia Rookh beat Roval O^k Lord Byron beat McKinley Jersey Lily beat Fair Helen SEl-OND BOUND. I Lalla Rookh a bye I Lord Byron oeat Jersey Lily THIRD ROUND. I Lord Byron b Bat Lalla Kookh FINAL. Lord Byron beat Swedish The purse— S632.50-in the Open Stake was divided as follows: J. Shea's Young America, U'O: F- Moran's False FTfilterer. (75; J. eonuel's Log Boy.?50; the next two, ?J5 each ; the next four, f 20 each; the next nine, $12.50 each; the next eighteen, 37 50 each. The uonsolation Stake for sixteen of the dogs bpaten in the first round wag won oy E- & R. Scott's Lord Byron, Rtncon Kennels' Swedish being the runner-op. 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No. 1.— $10,000, Merchants' and Manu- facturers' Stake for horses eli- gible to 2 :24 class No. 2.— $3,000, Hotel Cadillac Stakes ior horses eligible to 2:16 class PACING. No. 3.— $5,000, Chamber of Commerce ; Stake for horses eligible to 2 :24 class No. 4.— $3,000, Hotel Normandie Stake for horse eligible to. ...2 ;10 class -CONDITIONS- ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDA', MARCH I5TH, WHEN HORSES MUST BE NAMEO. Eitry fee. 5 per cent , payab.e a- lollows: Oue per Ceot. Marcb loth, oue per Ceui. May 1st, oue per cent. June Ist- and two per cent. Jnly 3d. 'So nomination will be liable beyond the arooant p>iid in. provided written notice oE withdrawal is received by tbe Club at the time any payment falls due. The above stakes are Koaranteed to be worth not less than than theU face value, and, will be mile hsats, best three in five, In harness, except in the consolation races, which will be mile heats, best two in three. The Merchants' and Manufacturers' Stake will be divided as follows: SJ.500 lo the first horse, 32,000 to the second, and 81.500 to the third; S2,000 for a Coosolatlon StaEe, open only to horses that start und win no part of the Main State, to be trotted three days from tbe date of the decision of the first race, and to be divided, Sl,000 to the first horse. 5750 to the second, and S250 to the third. In the event ot there being less than three horses eligible to the Consolation Stake, there will be paid to the fourth horse in the Main Ktake the sum of 31,000, to the fifth horse 87-50. and tbe remaining money divided pro rata among the first three horses. Should it amount to more than ine sum mentioned, the surplus will be divided pro rata among the winners of the Main Stake. Nominators therein, upon payment of iwo aod one-half per cent, additional, shall bave the right, up to July 3d, to substitute in the place of tbe horse named, any horse eligible at tbe date of the closicg of the stake. The Chamber of Commerce Stake will be divided as follows: 8'2.250 to the first horse, 81,000 to the second, and f750 to the third : Sl.OOO for a Consolation Stake, only open to horses that start and win no part of the Main Stake, to be paced three days from the dale ot the decision of the first race, and divided. 85O0 to the first horse. 8375 to the second, and 3125 to the third. In the event of there belnp less than ih-ee horses eligible to the Consolai ion Stake, there shall be paid to the fourth horse in the Main Stake the sum of 3500. to the fifth horse i6~D, and the remaiuing money divided pro rata among the first three horses. Should it amount to more than the sum mentioned, the surplus will be divided pro rata amnnii the winners of the Main Slake. Nominators therein, upon payment of two aod one half per cent additional, shall bave the right, up to July 3d. to suljstltute in the place of the horse named, any horse eligible at the date of the closing of the stake. An additional fee of five per cent will be requitei from each of the winners of tbe four moneys in Ihe Hotel Cadillac and Hotel Normandie Stakes, and said stakes will be divided, 50 per cent to the first horce, 25 per cent to the second. 15 per cent to the third, and 10 per cent to the fourth Horsemen are respectlully solicited to make suggestions as to what classes will be best suited to their stables. NOTE.— In addition to the foregoing events, the Clah will probably offer^puraes for the following 3 in 3 Races: 2:08, 3:10, 3:13, 3:1", 3:30, 3:23 and 2:28 Trotting: and 3:04, 3:08, 3:13, 3:15, 3:18, 2:30 and 3:3 7 Pacing. .^^For entry blanks and information, addross the Secretary, Room 19, Campaa Building, Detroit, Mich. DANIEL J. CAMPAU, President GEO. D. CONNER. Secretary. We Give $50,000 in Stakes and Purses. Racin?! Racing! CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB RAGES WnjTEE MEKTING 1898-99. MONDAY, FEB.. 20 to MAR. 4 Incluslfe AT Oakland Race Tracfe Racing MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY THUKSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Five or More Kaces £ach Day. Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 a. and 12:.10, 1. 1:30. 2, 2:30 and 3 p. m., coanecling with trainG stepping at the eatrance of the track. Bay yoni ferry tickets to Shell Moond. RetumlDg, TralDs Leave the Track at 4:15 and Mt p. M. and immediately after the laat race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR., PresldenU B B. MILROY. Secretary. r. u. J. u. INGI.i:3IDE TRACK "A Feast for the Eyes." Five OR MORE RACES DAILY MARCH 6 TO MARCH 18. Trains leave Third Street Station at 12:45 and 1:15 p. M. Bound Trip Tickets 35 Cents. Electric Care on Mission and Kearny Streets every three minutes. ADMISSION $I.O0 F. H. 6KEEN. Sec'y. S. N. ANDBOUS, Pres. W.& p. ROOFING PAINTS Plastic Slate. An unequaled coating for roofs, tanks, and flames Cheap. Durable. PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO. 113 New Montgomery St., S., F. Correspondence Bolicited. Cocoanut Oil Cake. THE BEST FEED FOR STOCK, CHICKENS AND PIQS. For sale in lots to snit by EL DORADO LINSEED OIL WORKS CO 208 California St., San Francisco, Cal. STALLION FOR SALE. Tbe Handsome Horse . ALEXANDER BUTTON JR., By ALEXANDER BUTTON.from KATE EEAKNEY, by JOHN NELSON. A perfect driver and a Horse Show prize winner. Sound and all right. Will be sold CHEAP. Apply at this office. For Sale. OR Win I FArse to place in the 8tiifi. Apr y to J J. COULTER, 36 Hawlhorne St., San Frani-isco. Off Howard, between Third St. and New Moatg'ry, FETCH AND GARRY, by WATERS, Price, Postpaid, 81. SO. With the aid ot tnis book any one with ordinary in telligeuce can quickly teacn a dog lo retrieve In fine style. Every duck hunter should own a cnpy of this. The work contains 12 t pages and is bound io cloth. ADVone Hecurine 3 new yeorlv ^ubNcripiioDH to the "BHK DhR A\n gPO TSMA*" C*S each) and forwarding ihe roxh to tlitu olDce will at once be sent one of these volumes a^ a p emlam. Speed for Sale. INFERNO RECORD 2:15 (Four years old.) By DIABIO, 3:09 1-4, INFERNO is one of the most promiBing young pacers on the Coast ancj will be a bargain to any one who purchases him For further particulars call on or address F. W. KNOWLES, X.OS Gatos, Cal. 0. H. PACKER, E. M., Mining Sctool Formerly Asst. U. 8. Gov. Chemist at World's Fair. MINES EXAMIND FOR OWNERS AND BUYERS ONLY. Reports guaranteed correct. Have personal survey- ing and asaayiog outfits. 34 Post Street San Francloco, Cal Experienced Farmer and Stock Raiser. A man and his wife want a situation to take charge of a breeding farm. Have the best of refer- ence. Highly recommended by ihe Roval College of Veterinary Surgeons. Uodetstanda building and general improvements. Address W. H. G., BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. BOODLE 2^21. The. Only Stallion with a Fast Record in California that has Bired a 2:10 performer. Sire of Ethel Downs, 2:10, Thompson, 2 :14i^, Val- entine (2), 2:30 and others. As a bire no stalUon living or dead can make a better showing, consid- ering the number of his foals that have been trained. Boodle Possesses All the Qualifications desired in a staiuon. Some horses show early and extreme speed for an occasional heat, and are soon retired, owing to inherited weakness. Different with the Bood- les—they come early and stay late. Boodles has traveled from East to West, and from West to East a;ain, he has trotted year by year on every track of note in California, and he is still ' in it." He will be ready again this year when the bell rings. Like his illustrious ancestors Gold- smith Maid, 2:14 and Lady Thorne, 2:18^, he continues to train on, and on, and on. Send for pedigree. TERMS $50 foi' ^ 'ew approved mares. a. K. HOSTETTER & CO., C. F. BUNCH, Manager OTvners. San Jose Racn Tra THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION MONTANA WINNER OF THE CARTERATE HANDICAP AND THE SUBUR- BAN OF 1893. By Ban Foxwinrer of ihe Hyde Park StaJces and Champion Stallion Slakes and the best two- year-old of his year, dam Imp. Queen by Scottish Chief , sire of the dam of Common, winner of the Derby, St Leger and 2000 Guineas in 1S91, WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE PLACE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THREE MILES WEST OF CO,HEJO, AND FIFTEEN DUE SOUTH OF FRESNO ON ELM AVENUE. MONTANA 18 a handsome bay horse. He was foaled in ISisS, and stands about 16 hands higli and weigQS about 1100 lbs. He is a model of perfect symmetry lo conformation and shows hie great breeding in every particular. He was bred by J. B. Haggin, and during hU career on the tuif bis win- nings amounted to SJS,65i) His dam, imp. Queen, was a good race mare by Scottish Chief, who is con- sidered one of the greatest sires of broodmares in England who are prized so highly that it is very difBcult to purchrtse them at any pric. Montana Is one of the best bred thorougtibred^ on the Pacific Coast, besides beine a great individual, and anyone desiring to get race horses possessing gameness and speed cannot do better than to breed to him. Terms $30 for the Season Feb. ISth to June 1st. Usual return privileges if the horse is in the same hands. All hills dne at time of service and must be paid betore removal ot mare. Send for tabulated pedigree. For particulars call or address MAKCUS iDALT, Owner. OSCAR DUKE, Conejo, Cal. FriQGB AlmoQl;, p, Rec. 2:13i (Made as a four-year-old in fourth heat of a race.) Height, 16. 1>2 Weight, 1160. Color Mahogany Bay. Handsome, perfectly sound and gentle, and much faster than his record. TERMS FOR SEASON $30. OAKNUT Record to high wheel suuky 2:241-2- Height, 16 hands. Weight, 12-10 lbs. Color, Chestnut. -^- TERMS FOR THE SEASUN aS25 -», For pedigrees and further information address J. B. NIGHTINGALE Cordelia, Solano, 'Cal. GEORGE WASHINGTON -4. REC. 2:16 3 By Mainbrlno Chief Jr. 11,633, dam the Great broodiunre Kaiiuy Rowe, by Ethun Allen 3903. BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED- This magniQcenl slalliTO atandin? 16.1 hands high, and weighing 1250 pounds, a race horse himself and a sire of speed, size and style, will make the season of 18J9 at Craig's College stables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo Washington is the sire of Stella, 2:1.5;^, a mare that is expected to trot in 2:10 this rear and Gd^pai a'uer 2:J6. But three of his get were ever trained. He Is a handsome horse and sure foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON - $40. For particulaps address CHAS. JOHNSON, Woodland, Cal. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (No. 1679) BREED TO A GREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. • HAMBLbTONIAN WILKES, by GeorgeWilkes, 2:22, dam o.ngi/ 1 Mag Lock, by American Star; second dam Lady Irwin (grandam of I Lumps. 2:21), dallah Chief. by Hambletoniau 10; third dam Daughter of Roe's Ab- SEASON OF 1899 $40. I sire of PbceboWiltes,... Tommy Mc 2:11>< I New Era 2:13 Salville 2:1'J4 I Rocker 2:11% I »Arllne Wilkes 2:li>i,« I ^rrdG°eoVge ■.;■.■.■.•:.■;;; ?;irM usual retum privilege; I J. F. Hanson 2 :l9i^ 1 marea, 84 per month, at Green Meadow Farm 1 Andl9 uthersbetterthan I r> ■ MnnDHF^AH 2:30, and 5 producing bodb •<■• '• i"<^VKiiCAL/, and 6 producing daogbtera. | • • • excellent pasturage and best of care taken of Address Greea Meadow Farm, Santa Clara. Cal. STAM B. 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 limes 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON ,500 IN PURSES $7, Address all communications to STAM E. 23,444, 3:11 1-4, is by Stamboul. 2:07J4 (sire < f 34 in the 2.30 li--i). dam Belle Medium. 2:20. bp Happy Medium (sire of Nancy Hanks. 2:0'i. and 92 oih^rs in the 2:30 list and of 55 pritducing sons and 49 producing darosi, second dam by Almont Lightning (fire of the dams of King Priuceps, 2:15, and Zimbro. 2:ii);ihird dam by Mambrino Patchen; fourth dam by Mambrino Chief STAM B. is one of the soundest and gamest race horses on the Coast and one of the t)est young stnlMons standing for public service. Weight 1075 lbs., height 15 3. Will make the Season at Agricultural Park. Saorauxento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- tent men. Be-t uf care taken ot mares but no responsibilify as- sumed for accidents or escapes. All bills payable at time of ser- O viCb and must be settled before removal of mare. TUTTLE: BROS.. Rocklin, Cal. NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 By Quy Wilkes, 2:15 1=4, dam Lida W., 2:18 1=4, by Nutwood, 2:18 3=4_ RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. Nutwood Wilkes 2216, Race Rd 16'4. Is the Sire of Who Is It (Champion three- year-old trotting gelding ot th- world) 2:13 J. A. McKerron (2) 3 :3 i 1-4 J. A. McK.Tron (3) _3:12 1-4 Claudius (3) 3:26 1-3 Claudius (4) 2:13 1-3 Irvirgton Belle (3) 3:34 1-4 Irv'ngton Belle (3) 3:18 1-2 Central Girl (4) 3:23 1-3 Who Is She (4) 3:2.'> Fred Wilkes 2:26 1-2 Wilkes Ulrect (3) Tr 2:21 W. B. Bradbury filly Tr. 2 :23 Georgia B. Trial 2:38 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He Is the only stallion who ever produced two three-year-o'ds in one season with records of 3:13 and 3:13 1-4 respect- ively. Who Is It is the champion gelding of the world, and J. A. McKerron was the fastest three year-old In the East last year, and both are as hne-gaited trotteis as were ever seen on a Ir-ick. NUTWOOD WILKES will make the season of 1899 at the NDTWOOD eiOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS : $50 FOR THE SEASON. With usual return privileges. Good pasturage at S:l per month. Bills payable before removal of mare. Stock well cared for, but no responsibility assumed for accidents and escapes. For further particulars apply to, or address, MARTIN CARTER. Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvlngton. Alameda Co., Cal. Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, 2^111^ CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. -o MoKINNET, 3:111-4. Sire of Zombro 2:11 J-nny Mac (3) ...2:12 Hazel Kinney 2:12J^ You Bet (3) 2:1."»2 McZeus 2:13 Jnliet D 2:I3i,!2 Parvey Mac. 2:141;. Geo. W- McKinney...2M4^ Osito 2:14'%i Mamie Riley 2:16 aabel McKlnney 2:17 Casco 2ili\i Sir Credit 2:25 Sola 2:255i WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Kandlett Stables, Near Kace Track OAKLAND . - - . CALIF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With Usual Return Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Peralta St., Oakland, Cal. Breed For Extreme Speed. il (Private Stallion) Steinway, 1808, Rec. 2:25 Ghas. Derby 4e07, Rec. 2:20, $100 The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. The Season Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were tbe Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terms for young stallions and pasturage on application. Address, OAKWOOD PAR< STOCK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa Coitnty, CaL c.«««*rJ|3^^?ST^°"' Stallions in the BREZIDER AND Febkuabt 2 1899] ®lj« ^ve^sv rm& Svc^i^ntan* 125 Northern Racing Circuit Stakes 1899. ENTRIES CLOSE MARCH 1ST, 1899 MONTREAL-QUEBEC. June 8th to 24th. ■WIXDSOK HOTEt STAKES, »l, 500— One Mile.— For Ihree-year-olds. 815 to accompany the nomiDailOD-SoO additional tostart Tbe value of the stake tobeSl.SlO. of which 81.100 to first. S250 secoidandSl-Oto ihird. WinDers of astabe in 1899 of Sl.OOO valoe to carry 3 lbs extra. Nonwinner? of a lbree-\ ear-old stake (ihat have starttd) allowed 7 lbs; of two races of any value in 1899.10 169.; raaidens, 15 lbs. BREWERS' STAKES, SEtriNG, SI, 000— Seven Furlongs — A Eellicg sweepstakes for Ihree- vear olds and upward SlO to accompanv tbe nomiuatlon; SaO additional to start. The value of the stake to be Si uuu of which S700 to firsi. S200 to second and SlOO to third. Those entered for 82.5i;0 to carry weieht forage. Allowancee : 2 lbs. for et- ch S.'50 to 81.500. 1 lb. allowed for each S! 00 less to SI, COO, then 2 lbs. allowed for each SlOO less to SoUO. Starters to be named wiih tae selling price, the day preceeding tbe race. MOXTKEAI- HUNT CLUB STAKES, SELLING, 81,000— One Mile and an Eighth.— For tbree-vear-oids and upward ElO to accompany the nomination; S30 additional to start The value of tbe stake to be Si,t(JO. of which S700 to tirst. 8200 to second and SH 0 to third. Tho5e entered Jor Sa ' 00 to carry weight for age; 3 lbs allowed for each 8500 less to 82,000; then 1 lb for each S^OO less to Sl.boo; 2 lbs. allowed for each SKO le^ to 5700. ataitera to be named, wlih selling price, the day preceeding the race. PLACE-VIGEB HOTEL STAKES, 81,000— Four Furlongs.— For two-year-o!d fillies. SlO to accompany tbe nomination ; S30 adailionel to stwrt The value (>! the stake to be Si , COO. of which S7C0 to first. 8200 to second and SlOO to tbird. Winners of a swetpsiake of Sl.O' 0 value to carry 3 lbs extra; of two' of any value. 5 lbs. extra. Nouwinnera of a race of SiOO allowed 5 lbs ; of two racas of any value, 7 lbs ; maidens beaten two or more times, 12 lbs. FOBKST ANI> STREAM STAKES. 81,000— Four Fu-rlnngs and a Half.— For two-year-olds. SlO to accompany the uominat'nn; S;W addtlonal to start. The value of the stake to be $1,000 of wbichi/CO to first.SiOO to second and SiOO tt third Winners of ttvo sweep takes of any value.or one of 8 .5110. to carry 5 lbs. exira; of three or more of any value, 7 lbs. extra. Thuse not having won a sweep- stake allowed 5 lbs., and if such have not won two races, a lbs. Maidens, if never placed in a sweep- stake, allowed 12 lbs. extra. WINDSOR-ONTARIO. July 22d to August 12th. MERCHANTS' STAKES, 81,000— One Mile.— For three year-old fillies. 810 entrance to aceom- pauy tbe nomination ; S:iO additional to start. The value ot tbe stake to be Sl.OOO, of wbict 8700 t ■ tirst S::00 to second and SIOO to third. Nnnwiuners (that have started) of a three year-old stake of S600 Value allowed 7 lbs. ; of two races in 1899 of any value. 10 lbs. ; maidens, 12 lbs. MABTIMAS STAKES, 81,000- One Mile and an Eighth. -Selllng'sweenstPkes for three-year- olds and upward. SlO to accompany the nomination: S30 aoditional to start. Tbe value of the stake to be SI OCU of which S700 to first. 8200 to second and SlOi to third. Those entered for 83,000 to carry weight for age, 3 lbs. allowed for each S500. less to SI. 500, then 2 lbs. for each 8100 less to ?800, Etariers to be named, with selling price, the day precedirg the race. ESSEX STAKES, 81,000- Five Furlongs- For two-year-o'ds. SlO to accompany the nomination; S30 addiiional to start. The value of the stake to be SI, COO, ot which S700 to first. S200 to second and glOO to third Winners of two sweepstakes of S600 value, or one of 81,500. to carry 3 lbs. extra. Non- winners of four races that have nut won a sweepstake allowed 7 lbs. ; of two races, 10 lbs. FORT ERIE-ONTARIO. June 26th to July 19th. CANADIAN DERBY. 83,500- One Mile and a Half-For tbree-year-Olds (foals.of 1896]r. 820 entrance to accompany the nomination; SlOO additional to Etart. The value of the stake to be 82.600, of which 81. SOU to first. 8500 to second and S^OO to third Winners of a three-year-^ld slake of the value of 81,000 10 carry 3 lbs extra, or of iwo of any value 5 lbs. extra. Beaten noD winners of a stake in 1899 allowed 5 lbs. ; uonwioneis (that have started) of three races in 1899 allowed 8 lbs. ; beaten maidens, 20 Ibi. CANADIAN SPORTSMAN HANDICAP, 81,000- One Blile and an Eighth— For three- year-olds and np ward. SlO to accomps.ny the nomination; S30 additi joal to start. Tbe valne o the stake to be Sl.OOO, of which S70i to fir>t, S200 to second and UlOO to third. Weights to appear three days prior to tne race. Winners afier publication to carry 5 lbs. extra. Acceptances to be made through entry box the day preceding the race. CASCADE STAKE.S, SELLING, Sl.OOO— Seven Furlongg-For three year-olds and upward. 510 to accompany the nomination; SlO additioual to start. Tbe value of the stnbe to be Sl-OiO. of which S700 to first, S200 to second and SiOO to third. Chose entered for S.J.OOi to carry weijh' for age; 3 lbs. allowed for each 5500 less to 8-',000; then 1 lb. for each -f^OO les^i to gl.OoO; 2 lbs. allowed for each ?100 less to 8700. Starters to be named, with selling price, the day preceding the race. QUEENSTOWN STAKES, Sl.OOO— Five Furlongs— For fillies two rears olds. SlO to accompany the nomination; 830 additional to start The value ol the stake to be SI 0 10. of which 8760 to first, 8.i00 to second and SlOO to third. Noowioners of a race of SiOO value allowed 5 lbs.; of two races of any value, lOlbs ; beaten maidens allowed 15 lbs. WELLAND STAKES, 81,000— Five Fnrlongs and a Half-For two-year-olds. SlO entrance to accompany the nomination ; SSj additional to start. The value of the stake to be 31.000, of whicli 8700 10 first, SJOO to secon 1 aud 8l0j to third. To carry 10 > lbs Winner-i of a r ice of 8600 value to carry 10 lbs. extra; or of two sweepstakes of aay value, 15 lbs. extra. Those beaten in a sweepstake and not havine won, allowed 5 lbs. NIAGARA STfiKES, 81,000— Five Farlongs- For two-year-old colts and geldings. 810 to accom pany the nomination; S3J additional to start- The valu •- of the stibe to be ?1.000, of wbicQ 8700 to first, 8200 to second and 1:100 to third. Winners of two sweepstakes of any value to carry o lbs. extra. T hose not having won a sweepstake allowed 5 lbs., and if such have not won t -vo races of any value. 8 lbs ; maidens, 10 lbs. HIGHLAND PARK-DETROIT, MICH. August 14th to August 26th. MICHIGAN STAKES, 81,000— One Mile and a Quarter— For three-year-olds. 810 to ac- company the nomi latinn; i3 additional to start The va ae ot the stake to be 8 1,000, of which 8700 to first. SlQu to second and SlOO to third. To carry 110 lbs. Winners ot one three-yeir-o'.a sweepstake of the value of Sl.ouO to carrv 12 Ids. extra; ot two of a-iy value, 15 lbs. extra. Those not having ran second in a sweepstake allowed 5 Lbs: maideus, 8lu lbs. HIGHLAND PARK STAKES, SELLING. Sl,0O0-Six and a Half Furlong^,— For three- yeir-olds and upward. Sl> to accnmpiny the nomiuaiioQ; 83J addiiiiual cn start. Toe value ot the stake to beSl.OOU, of which 8700 1 ifi st.SJOO tosecOQl and 8i00 to third Fh ee entered not to be sold to carry 5 lbs extra; if for S3,000. weight for age. Allowances : 1 lb for each 8i:0 to S.i,uOO; 1 lb for each SlOO to SI 000; 2 lbs. for e-iChSiOO to S6j0. BANNER STAKES, Sl.OOO— Six Furlongs — For two-year-old colts and geldings SlO to accom- pany the nomination ; S30 additional to start. The value of tae stake t) be 81.000. of which 3700 to first, iJt-li to second aud SloO ti tbird. To carry Ut ir^s. Winners of two sweepstakes tocarryolbs. extra; of three. 8 lbs extra. Niuwiuoers of a sweepstake thit have not won three races (selling purse races excepted) allowed 7 lbs. ; maidens. 12 lbs. i^ Highland Park (Detroit) will be open for tLe use of horsemen on April Ist, with track, water' grass, stabling and good cabins free of charge to those racing on the Circuit. SPECIAL NOTICE TO HORSEMEN stakes for the Fall Meetings (15 days each) at Highland Park, Fort Erie and Wsndsor will he offered in July. The most complete and perfect arrangements have heen made with the Railroads to transport the horses and passengers from one track to the other hy Special Train at much lower rates than ever before; for example: IT COSTS LESS THAN $10 to ship a horse from Highland Park to Fort Erie, Jlontreal and return to Highland Park. All shipments from one track to the other will he hy special train- requiring only a few hours. Horses can be loaded and unloaded at Highland Park, Fort Erie and Montreal directly at the Track. SPECIAL NOTICE— No entry will be receiv.d for any of these stakes, except upon this condition: That all disputes, claims and objections arising out of tha racing, or with respect to the interpretation of the conditions of any stakes, shall be decided by a majority of the Racing StPwards present, or those whom they may appoint, and their decisions upon all points shall be final. Address Entries to WAIiT'ER O. PARMER., Secretary, HERRILL B. HILLS, Pres. GEORGE JH. HEHDRIE, Tres. 213 Hammond Building, Detroit, Mich. WALTER 0. PARHER, Sec'y. Trotting New England Horse Breeders' BOSTON, MASS. Ass'n, GRAND CIRCUIT MEETING. AUGUST 21—25, 1899. READViLLE TROTTING PARK. No. 1. $5 000. No. 2. 10,000. No. 3. 3 000 No. 4. 3.000. No. 5. 3 000. No. 6. 5 000. EARLY CLOSING PURSES. The Blue Hill, 2:30 Glass, Trotting. The Massachu-etts 2:13 Glass, Trotting. 2:10 Olass, Tiotting 2:25 Class, Pacing. 2:14 Olass, Pacing. 'ihe Neponset, 2:10 Glass, Pacing, Cond itions. National Trottine Asso:!iation Rales ^.o govern. Entrance. Five per cent, of purse and 67e per cent, adfiitional from the winners of each division ot the puree, bat nominators will not be held for forfeils falling due afler they have declared out. Forfeits will be due March 10. April 10. May 10, June 10, July 10, and August 5, and in amounts as follows ; Classes No3 1 and 6. SlO. $20, S30. 850, S60, «S0. Class No. 2.? 50, 890, $90. «90, 590, gOO. Classes Nos 3, 4, and b. SlO, S15. SJO. ?30, S30. S45. reniiB of Entry. Except in classes Nos. 2 and 6. the Masaachusetta and Xeponset events, horses to be named at the time of first payment. la classes Nos. 2 and 6 starter to be named Aaguet 5, and have been eligible March 10. In the other classes, Nos. 3, i, and 5. more than one may be named as one entry, providing they are In tbe same stable. In case where two or more horses have been named as one entry, and any horses have been separated Irom ibe stable from which they were originally named, and such seperaiinn made according to rule, they shall be elielble to start in the race if tbe fiDrleits fallioe due after said seperatlon have been met according to conditions, upon the payment of iorleita which fell due before said separation. ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1899. Tbe NEW ENGLftNO FUTUHl I Y, $10,000 lor Trotting Poals of 1896, will be trotted at this meeting. Application for enlry blanks, reqaeata for Information, and all entries to be made to the Secretary. JOHN E. 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IM (Property of John PiEEorr, Esq ) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CIiASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion P. HACKNEY GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes" WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. Beeedees' Dieecioky. VERBA BCBNA JKB8EV8-Tlie best A. J. C.C registered prize herd Is owned by HENRY PIKBCE San Fraiiai, C I SldmoDt 2:10}^ O i Gold Leaf 'i-.UH -I Adonis 2:111^ S { and 8 others in the 2:15 circle, and 16 in 2;iO and belter >< a s 2 O PEDIGREE. fStratbmore 403 I Sire of I^Santa Clans 2:17 l-8< Hllnor 2:11 Sire of I and 78 others in 2:30 Wiliiam tenn.- 2:07i^ ^l-ady Thorn Jr., by Mambrino Claus Almont 2:1214 Dam of Clans Forrester 2:11^ Kavidad „ _ 2:22J^ and 12 others in 2:30 Santa Clans 2:15 {Volunteer 55 Sire of St. Jnlian 2:11% and 33 others Lady Merritt, by Edward Everett Hattle._ „ _ Dam of Monterey liHi Monlata — 2:16J4 communications to Com. 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Fire Department; Live Suxife Inspector for New Zea- land and Aostrsllao Colonies at the port of San Francisco; Professor of Equine Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary liepartmenl UnlveiEity of California; Ei- President of the California State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Infirmary, Kesldence and Office. San Francisco Veterinary Hos- pltai,llJ7 Golden Gate Avenne, near Weheter 8C. Saa Francisco: Telephone West 128. ELAKB, MOFFiTT & TOWNE - DEALERS EN" - 55-57-59-61 First Street, 8. F. TZLEPHuNE Main 199. Business College. 24 Post St. SiN FBANCISCO The most popular school on the CoasL E. P. HEALD. President, •VSend for Circolais. C. 8. HALEY, Beefy. YOU CAN CLIP HAIR from Man or Beast. Just the thing to use for clipping fetlocks, and ^ around the ears or sores on your horse or any other animal, as well as keeping the children's hair neatly cut A GOOD THING ON THE RANCH (Or about the stable or house.) FIRST-CLASS HAIR CLIPPER with extra springs, SENT POST PAID FOR $1.50 Or, Free with Two Kew Yearly Subscriptions to the Breeder asd Sportsman. Address BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 22 1-2 Geary St., San Francisco, Cal. "■ ^\ S\ ^ '"^"■'m\. ^iM Jm M iTTra £| rr) Patented Angnst 11th, ls96. I DEVICE COMPLETE - - - $5.00 J. O'KASE. Agent, Dr. Mutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just the thing for a Road Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or Irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. ^^T'Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Addreas. G. E. HUTTON V. S., HOLTON, KANSAS. 26-28 Golden Gate Ave., San Franelsco. LearflloM BMs! LeariTalm! LearDWay! Because success is guaranteed from the start! Because the work is pleasant as well a= profitable. A collection of birds is both beautiful and valuable. Birds, animals, fish, reptiles, etc., may be preserved with little trouble, as records of the day's chase. Boys, ^rls, men and women can do nice work from the start, and can become expert in one week. Uonnted birds find a ready sale; besides you can make money teaching yotir friends. Every school should have a collection of native birds and animals. TAXIDEB is a compound of wonderful embalming power. It is not necessary to skin birds of animals when using Taxider. Birds when mourned with Tasider become as hard as stone, and will last a thousand years undiBtcrbed by moth or time. No tools required except those that everyone has. One box Taxider is enough to mount 30 birds the size of a quail, with full instrnctlona for mounting every- tliing. Also instraoiIooB for tanning skins for ruga, etc. Price 81. .SEE WHAT ONE MAN SAYS- TO kOR BUY SELL Come to the office of the Bbeeseb axd Sportsman, register your wants and place an ■5 advertiaement in the columna of the paper. ^By this means you can make a aale or. a purchase sooner and with leas expense than by any other method. A HORSE, Tacoiia, Wash., Aug. 9, 1S93.— Me. F. L. Acklet: I received the box of Taxider some time ago. I|, worts Que. I have jost fioiahed mounting a beautiful swan. I have already a nice collection of birds, and a class of seven boys. It is really wonderfm how It works. The very first bird I mounted was a suecesa. Please End enclosed money order for one dczen boxes. Please rush, as I cm in qaite a hurry. Thanking you for past favors, I remain truly yours, J. H. Fla.ndebs, Tacoma, Wash. I have letters like this from hundreds of people, and all are having success. Send for a box to-day. You can learn in one hour. Remember, success is guaran- teed from the start. Liberal discounts to agents. Taxider is manufactured by F. L. ACKLEY, Sioux City. Ia. U. S. A. C. F. BUNCH, Supeiieadeat Veadotne Stock Farm Sulkies Built to Order! Race Track "Will Take a Few Outside Horses to Train on Reasonable Terms. The following named horses have received their ' records at the hands of Mr, Bunch. Viz.— Much Better...- 2:07>4 Ethel Downs. 2:10 San JOSE, CAL. REPAIRED and CONVERTED. Our Boy J1:12}4 You Bet _2:12!.5 Claudius -2;13J4 Iran Alto 2:13?4 Thompson „ Ji:U% And many othen better than 2:30. Hillsdale _ 2:15 Jonn Bury _2:l63i Dr. Frasse 2:lS%i Alviso 2:20 Lynnette _2:20 Laura R ,2:21 Uned np to ran perfect when strapped to horse. OUE 8PBCIALTT "^^SULKIES TO RENT-^ We BUT and sell Second-hajjd StrLKiEB. W. J. KENTfKT, Blkeman, 631 Valencia St., kbab 1$th 138 q^e ^veeitev mtt» ^pavtimtmu FebbuAby 25, 1899 TELEPHONE: SOUTH 640 Track Harness for 1899 '^ [See Our Special ^ $40 Mofatt Leather Harness THE BEST EVER OFFERED FOR THE PRICE. HORSE BOOTS g, Medicines, Liniments, Etc., Et( J. O'KANE, Horse Clothing, Medicines, Liniments, Etc., Etc. 58 "Warren St., N. Y. 26-28 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. The Palace -AND- Grand Hotels '«' Sazi. 'F'-r BLTa.oX^E>J HOU>*E— #2,000,— For two-year-old filUos 8W each, or only S20 if declared by June l, 1899. Starters to pay S30 additional. The proprietors of the Worden House to add sufficient to make the value of the staee S2 000. of which 8400 to second and 8200 to third. Weights, 119 lbs, Winners of a race valued at 82.4^0, 5 lbs. extra Non-winners of SI, 800, allowed 7 lbs. Five furlongs. THE FLEISCHMANX— S3, 000. -For two-year-olds. S40each. or S20 if declared by June 1. 1893. Stuners lo nay 630 additional. The association to add sufficient to make thevaliae of the stake 83,000, and Messrs. Chas Fleischmann's Sons to donate to the owner of the winner a cuo of the value of S300. £600 to second and 5300 to third. Non-winners, of S4.000 allowed 5 lbs. ; of Si.OOO, 8 lbs. Maidens allowed 12 lbs. Five and a bair furlongs. THE McGRATHIANA— SS.OOO.— For two-year-olds. SIO each, or 82(1 if declareil by ,lnne 1, 1899. Siarte"-- to p-iy SiO a^iditional The association to add sufficient to make the value of the stake S^OCO, of w'lich 8400 to second and 8203 to third. Non-winners of 82,' 00 allowed 6 lbs.; of S800, 10 lbs. Maidens allowed 14 lbs. Five furlongs. TBE W. J. I,EHIP BREWING CO. HANDICAP— S2, 000 —A handicap for two year-olds. 640 eacb. or oue-half forfeit. Starters to pav 830 additional. The William J. L-^mp Brewing Company of St Louis to add sufficient to m-ike tne value of the stake S2.000. of which 8100 to the second and 8200 tothird. Weights to be announced ihrrs in 1:39} and the mile in 2:14, Don second Arthur W. third. Six entries were scratched in the three-year-old trot for the 2:30 class, leaving Miss Barnaby, Lena A , Blanch T. and Tia Juana as starters. Miss Barnaby had a lot more speed than the others and won the first two heats and race as she pleased in 2:22^ and 2:21|, with Lena A. second both times, Chas. G. was drawn and Tia Juana and Blanch T. were dis- tanced the first heat. OFFICIAI, SUMMARIES FOB THE TVEEK. MONDAY, AUGUST H. First Race— 2:40 Class Trotting, Purse |1000. Listerioe, b m, by Athadon— Lustrine, Dy Onward...^ (Ulark) 4 4 13 4 11 Tickets, b g, by Conductor— Cereal _(&awyer) 2 5 3 112 3 iEleanor Ann, Dm, by lUustrious— Black Bei (McGregor) 114 4 5 3 2 Psycbe.cli m, by Cupid— Emma S (Berry) 3 2 2 2 3 ro McNally, br g.by McKinney— by Alcazar (Hoy) 5 3 6 5 2 ro Juan Chico, ch g, by Buy Rum (.Rodriguez) 6 6 5 6 G ro Blrdcaicher, b g, by Direct -(Webster) Dis Time by quarters— First Heat— 35, 1:10M, 1-AiH. 2:19 Second Heat— a5,S, 1:10, l:U^. 2:19>i Third Heai— 3o5i, 1:10, l:43i(, 2:17^ Fourth Heat-35, 1:09, 1:44, 2:20J4 Fifth Heat— 35^, 1:10, 1:44»^, 2:21}^ Sixth eat 36J4, 1:11, 1:45, 2:21^ Seventh Heat-36M. 1:10>«, 1:45J4, 2:26 Second Race— 2:19 Class, TrotUng (two in three). Purse $1000. AddlsoD, black gelding, by James Madison, dam by Berlin (LaflEerty) 5 3 1 Myrtle, b m, by Anteeo— Luella, by Nutwood (Uassey) 12 3 AllxB.,bm, by Nutwood Wilkes— Sister .to Little Albert (Webster) 3 3 2 Dolly D., b m, oy Sidney Dillon— Dolly, by Electioneer.. (Abies) 4 7 4 Lyuall, ch g. by Lynmont ( W Hogaboom) 7 4 5 ^thavis, br g, by Clovls (Misner) 6 6 6 Brlce McNeill, ch g, by Dudley (Jeffries) 8 8 dr Central Ulrl, b m. by nutwood WUkes iNelson) 2 5 ds Shelby, b g, by Wilkes Moor (Rodriguez) dis uuy Vernun, g s, by Guy Wilkes (HammuDd) ols Dr Frasse, blk s, by Iran Alto (Bunch) dis Time by quarters— First Heat— 32>;i, 1:01^', 1:39, 2:13J^. Second Heat— 32?^, 1:05M. l:393q.'2:15M. Third Heat— 34Ji, 1:075^, 1:41J^, 2:19. TUESDAY, AUGUST 15. First Race— 2:30 Class, Pace— Purse ?1000. Three in ave— Three heate Monday. Wild Nutllng, b s, by Wildnut— fielena 2:ll>g [Donathan) 3 4 1 5 11 Daedalion, b e, by Diablo— Grace, by Buccaneer .„ (Tryon) l 16 6 4 3 Myrtha Whips, b m, by Whips— Myrlha, by Con- tractor (Hellmau) 2 2 2 12 2 Sable Le Grand, brg, by Sable Wilkes...- (Brown) 7 6 6 2 5 ro Rey Direct, bik s, by Direct— Vera, by Kentucky Vol- uutper (Eeut) 10 3 8 3 3 ro Capi. Haekett, b g, by Stelnway (Lapham) 6 7 3 7 dr CoDUie, b f, by Ketchum (Baker) 4 8 10 4 7 ro WiDtiie Wilkes, br m, by Rey Wilkes (bbaner) 8 9 7 9 6 ro Gaft Topsail, ch s, by Diablo fMaben) 6 5 4 8 dla El Diablo, ch,g by Dlabio (Durfee) 9 10 9 dla Time by quarters- First Heat— 33=y, 1:06M. 1:40. 2:14}^, Stcond Heat— 33M, I:ltfiJ-4, 1:40;^, 2:14. Third Heat— 3354, 1:07^, i:424t, 2:lg?i. Fourth Heat— 34, l:OT>fi, l:42si, 2:16J4. Flllb Heat— 3315, l.li6 1:39,^:13. Sixth Heat— 33, 1:06,S, l:41}s,2:15M. Second Race— Twi-Year-Olds, Trotting, Purse $260 Eula Mac, b I, by McKinney— Balance All, by Brigadier „ ■■■ (Hogaboom) 1 1 Vendome. b c, by Iran Alio— Linda Oak, by Guy Wilke3..„(Bunch) 2 2 Dagmur, br m, by McKinney— Steinway Maid, by Sieinway Jr Boodle Boy, bik c. by Boodie-by Wapsie ..........".'.."".* (Hellmanj 4 3 Time by quarters— First Heat— 37, 1:13, l:i9%, 2:27>i. Second Heat— 35^. 1:11M, 1:50,2.29,1^. Third Race— Paclflc Breeders Futurity, Two- Year-Olds, Paclne Slake ?500. *■ N. L. li.. ch c, by Diablo— Alice Bell, by Washington -(Lafferty) 1 1 Vailta, b [f, by Beau Biummel— Carlotttk Wilkes, by Charley wilkesr ......" (Abies) ** 2 Waldstein Jr., br c, by Waldstein -Lou Star, by Brigadier _, ;•■" ; ,■:•—■ ■■-■ (Hogaboom) 3 3 TImeby quarters— First Heat-3G'4, 1:11}^, 1:46, 2:21^- Second Heat— 36, 1:10, 1:47M, 2:25,'^. Fourth Race— 2:18 Class, Pacing, Purse 31000. Kelley B iggn. br g, by Baj swale r Wilkes— by Algona fHoy) 1 1 Dictatress. ch f. bv Dictatus- aalioas Belle, by Vermont (Kent) 3 2 Billy Baker, b g, by bllKwood— by Cbiet of the Echoes... -(Garnsey) 2 3 Alia Dell, b m, by Holmdell— by Allamont...„ (Sawyer) 5 4 Marguerite, cu m. by Strathway -(Jefl.lt-B) 4 6 Buicber Boy, ch g.by Secretary (Culcello) 6 5 John A., brc, by Wayland W (Qulnn) dis Time by quarters— Fir>t Heat— 33, 1:05, 1:38, 2:10J^ second Ueat-32;^, 1:01^. 1:375^. 2:11)^. Fitth Race— 2:12 Class. Trotting, Special Purse, lora b m. bv Ira— Daisy Hayward, by Pascora Hayward....iNoble) 1 1 Neernut, b s', by Albert W.— Clvtie II., by Nu wood (Brnoks) 2 2 Galetle. blk m, by Judd A^tlkea- Gale, by Com. Belmont. ( Durfee) 3 3 Geo W McKinney, b s, by McKinney— Lady Washington, by Whipple (Hodges) 4 5 Ira-. Alto, bs, by Palo Alto (Bunch) 6 4 Clay S , b s, by Grover Clay (Rodriguez) 5 8 Time by quarters— First Heat— 32'.i. 1:06, 1:39(^. 2:11.4. Second Heat— 325i, l:05>6, 1:39»^, 2:12;^. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16. Extra -Match Race for a Record. Preclta, by Paola— bv Piedmom (Abies) 12 1 Cherokee Prince, ch s, by Dexter Prince - (Jackson) 2 12 Time-2:26, 2:38, 2:40. First Race- 2:12 Class, Pacing, Pnrse $1000. Don. by Falrose (Reidy) 2 11 Bepchwood, t>r m,by Silkwood (Baker) 15 4 wm. Harold, bs, by Sidney (Duriee) 5 2 2 Bill Frazier, blk s. by Princemont (P^y) 3 3 8 Fl racitrt, b m. by Red Cloak (Garnsey) 4 4 5 I Direct, blk 3. by Direct (Jeflrles) dis Time by quarters— First Heat— 32!^, 1:04, i:Z7^, 2:10>i. Second Heat-32, 1:0^, 1:36»4. 2:10J^. Third Heat-32.^, 1:06, 1:40, 2:13. Second Race— 2:27 Trot, Purse §1000. Sibvl S., blk m. by Hambletonjan Wllttes— Bertha, 'by Carr's Mambrino fBavey) 4 3 2 0 111 Louie, br m, by San Diego— Flora B., by Whippleton (-pencer) 113 4 4 2 S LoltieParks, bm,by Cupid— byBl8marck_(Lafferty) 2 2 1 0 2 8 s Sue, brm, by Athadon— uypsy „(Clark) 3 4 4 3 8 ro Timeby quarters- Flrslheat— 341^, 1:08. 1:43, 2:16J^. second Heat— 36, 1:09^, 1:43, 2:18. Third Hfai-31,4, 1:08. 1:42. 2:17. Fourth Heat— 34, V.OTA- 1:43^4, 2:lfi5f. Fillb Hertt-354, 1:10, 1:46, 2:20. Sixth Heat— 36,'^. 1:11»^. 1:47. 2:20. Seventh Reat-aa, 1:11, 1:46,2:21. Third Race— 2:23 Class, Trotting; Special Purse. Mauri Newman, rn m. bv Anteeo Jr.— unlraced (Caicello) 4 11 Hazel Y. br m, by Secretary- uotraced , .._ (Bunch) 14 4 Thpron, b g. by Albion- dam by Ten Broeck (Webster) 2 2 2 Lynall.ch g, by Lynmont— dam bv Brigadier (.Hogaboom) 3 8 3 Zeniia, b m, by ElKClriciiy— Woodflower (Spencer) 5 dis Time by quarters— First Heat- 34;^, 1:07, 1:42. 2:17 Secr.nd Heat— 35. 1 :04, 1:44, 2:17>i « Third Heat— 35, 1:10, l:45'i,2:203i. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17. First Race-Pacific Breeders Futurity Trotting stake for Two Year Olds, S750. Eula Mac, b f, by McKinney— Balance All, by Brigadier (W. Hogaboom) 1 1 Vendome, b c, by Iran Alto— Linda Oak, by Guy Wllkes...( Bunch) 2 2 Bondle Boy. b c. by B Kjdle- by Wasple (Hellman) 3 8 Dagmar, b. f. by McKinney— Stelnway Maid, by Steln\vay-(Kent) 4 4 Torn Smith, b c, by McKinney _ (Smith) 5 5 Time by quarters— First Heat— 38 1 :lo. 1:52. 2:28 Second Heat-36,4 . 1 :11 !^ . 1 :«. 2:28^. Second Race— 2:25 Class Pacing, Purse |I0O0, Ciipper.bg by Dlahlo—Celeriy. by UlsterCbief.. ...(Durfee) 112 1 Daedalion. brs. by Diablo— '-race, by Buccaneer (Tryon) 3 3 12 Kellv Briges. b g, by Bayswater Wikes— by Algona... .(Hoy) 2 2 8 8 Uaff Topsail, h oblet ami Captain Haekett, distanced first heat, llmeby quarters— First Heat— 32'^, 1:0IM. 1:38. 2:095i ."econd Hea'-32S. 1:03^, 1:38^.2:13 Third Hpat~32S, 1:05. 1:39^^, 2:11 Fourth Heat-32>^,l:035i. l:37)i, 2:115< Third Race— 2:14 Class. Trottlne. Special Purse. Clay S.. b s, by Grover Clay— by Whippleton (Rodriguez) 3 11 Iran Alto, b s, by Palo Alto-Elaine, by Mfssenger Durcc (Bunch) 14 5 Geo. w!"Mckln"ney, b s, by McKinney— Lady Washlneton, by Whipple -.(Hodges) 2 3 Daimont, b g. by Lynmont— by FridavMcCracteen„(Hogaboom) 4 2 Athavis, bg, by C ovis— Atballe, by Harkaway (Misner) 5 5 Time by quarters— First Heat— 33. i:05!M. l:4i'M, 2:13'.^ fecood HeaI-31'4. 1:07,1:11.2:14 Third Heat-33}^, 1:05'^, 1:40, 2:133i FRIDAY, AUGUST 18. First Race— Special, Match Race Guycara. b f. bv Guy Wllkea— Blacara, by Director (Abies) 2 11 Echora Wilkes, b m, by Nutwood Wilkes— Lou Wall, by Echo... (McDonald) 12 2 Time by quarters— First Heat— 34^, 1:08«. 1:43«. 2:18!^ Second «■ at-35!^, 1:09^. I'Mii. 2:18« Third Heat— 35M. 1:09!4, 1:44"». 2:19!4- Second Race— Two Year elf's, Pac'ng. Purse 1250. N L. B.,ch g.by Diablo— Alice Bell, by Washlngton...(La£ferty) 3 11 Rey del Diablo. Che, by Diablo— Rosita A., by Adrian- (McDonald) 12 8 Daken i>., be, by Athadon— Zadie McGregor, by Robt McGregor „ (Owens) 232 Time by quarlers-Flrst Heat-SSM. 1:10»^. 1:46^. 2:28K Second Hpat-365{. 1:12"^. l:48M,2:23Ji Third Heat-SSJ^, 1:10M. 1:46, 2.28^- Third Race-2:16 Class, Trotting. Purse ?1000. Neeretta. b f. by Neernut- Bess, by Nulford (Brooks) 12 1 Addison, blk s, by James Madison— by Berlin (If.0ertv) 4 12 OurLucky,b8, by Bajab-Dora, by Gibraltar (Hodges) 2 3 8 Ned Tnorne.bh.by Blliy Thornbill— Lndy Nutwood..(Hellman) 3 4 4 Shelby, b g, by Wilkes Moor— Qupen (Rodriguez) 5 7 5 Sanle Francis, b m. bv Sable Wilkes— Franrlsca (Sppncer) 6 5 7 Doillran. b m, by Mambrir 0 Chief Jr-Fannle Wilson. ..(Smith) 7 6 6 Bonsaline, b m, by Stamhoul— Bon Bon (Ablea) dis Mamie Riley, b m. by McKinnoy— by Del Sur (Maben) dis Mabel McKionev, b m, by McKinney- Daisy (Thornquest) dr Time by quarters- First Heat-34i«. 1 :0S4;. l:4Hi. 2:13'^. Pec nd Heat— 3:'M. ' :06M. l-^^H, 2:11^. Third Heat— 333i, l:u5!i, 1:89, 2:12;^. Fourth Race— 2:23 CIelss, Pacing, Purse $250. Gafi Topsail, ch s, by Diablo- by Alcona (Smith) 5 11 Cherokee Prince, ch s, by Dexter Prince— by Capt. Lewis (Jackson) 12 2 Primrose, bm, by Altamont (Klrklaud) 2 3 8 Capt. Haekett. b g, by Sieinway- Idol Belle (Lapham) 3 5 4 Winnie Wilkes, bik m. by Rey Wilkes (C. Shaner) 4 4 5 Time by quarters- First Hpat-335i, 1:07. 1 :42«, 2:18. Second Heat— 33!^, l:07?.f, 1:141«. 2:19. Third Heal-as-i, 1:10, l:465i, 2:22)^. SATURDAY, AUGUST 19. First Race— 2:30 Class. Trotting, Purse flOOO. Psyche, ch m, by Cupid-Emma S., by Speculation „ (Donathan) 4 114 1 Eleanor Ann,' bm, by i'iiusirious— Black Bet. ..(McGregor) 5 2 2 12 Ruby PJ..ch m, by Ira— Daisy Hayward (Noble) 2 4 3 2 8 Juan Chico. ch g, by Bay Rum (Rodriguez) 3 3 4 3 4 Lottie Parks, b m. by Cupid— bv Bismarck (Lafferty) 1 dis Time by quarters— First Heat— 35y, 1:10, 1:45, 2:19!.^. Second Heat— 35. l:08>i. 1:43M, 2:17M. Tiilrd Heat-36. 1:09^. 1:45. 2:19. Fourth Hpal-35'^, 1:10M. l:46i^. 2:20^. Fifth Heat-35, 1:08?^, 1:45)4, 2:17M. Sfcond Race— 2:15 Class, Pacing. Parse ?IOOO Fannv Putnam, b m, by Christmas— by Pathfinder. ..(Jeff^rles) 2 11 Arthur W., b h. by Wayland W.— by Graud-Moor ^ 1:C44, 1:88^. 2:ll>fi. Second Heat- 32, 1:04, 1:40, 2:14)^. Third Heat-33, 1:05.^, 1:40, 2:14. Third Race— Three Year Old, Trotting, Purse ?300. M ss Barnabee, br m, by McKinney— Bel Amo, by Del Sur _. (Maben) 1 1 Lena A., ch f, by Lynmont— El Morlne (Hogahooml 2 2 Bla cheT-.bf.by Bambletonian Wilkes (Hellman dis Tia Juana, brm, by Gosslper (Qulnn) dis Time by quftriers-FiratHeat-37M, 1:13M.1:4S5{.2:23J^ Second Heat-36, UlOU, 1:16M. 2:21M AT70UBT 26, 1899] ®ir^ ^v^^ifjev ^»t^ ^sxti^ntcau 135 Buled Off at St. Louie. 8l. LotJia (Mo.), Aug. 12— At a meeting of the Board of EaciDg Stewards held to-day, it was decided to rale Col. William L. Cassid; and Jockey Hoack off the tarf. Casaidy has been one of the heaviest specnialors at the present St. Lonis meeting. Jpdge Murphy obtained evidence that Casaidy bet for a jockey on a horse which the boy was not riding, allhoagh he had a monnt in the same race. The race was the fifth event of Aogast 1. Jockey Houckhadthe monnt on Parole d'Or, and Col. Caasidy bet $50 for Honck on Jimp in the same race. Since that date some of Hoack's races were considered questionable by the jadges, and he was suspended. Master HoQck ia nnder contract to W, W. Darden, the well known torfman, and he was rather annoyed at the action of the jadgea in suspending Honck. To prove the boy's integrity he cited an instance where Cassidy bet $50 on Jimp for Houck when the boy rode Parole d'O/ in the same race. Parole d'Or won from Jimp by a nose acd Master Hoack's $50 b9t was lost. Col. Oaesidy admitted doing this. Cassidy also stated when called np in the Hoack caae that he was in the habit of patting a bet down lor any owner, trainer or jockey who conld show him he had a chance to win. The racing stewards have had knowledge of this for over a week, bot as Col. Cassidy has the repatat'on of being a royal good fellow, honest as the day is long, a club member, and liked by all who know him, they have been slow to act. Casaidy, on the other hand, has been defiant and acted as thoQgh he cared nothing for the rolings of the racing stewards. This morning he sent a scorchiLg and fearless letter to Judge Murphy, asking him what right he or any board of racing stewards had to inquire into the acts of a private citizen. This caused immediate action by the stewards. Col. Cassidy will be sorely missed by the bookies doing business here, as he was one of their best customers. He has retained an attorney and will fight the St. Louis Fair Aseo- ciation to the last ditch. The well known turfman, Thomas H. Ryan, who had made all preparations to leave Saratoga this evening, was taken aerioasly ill at bis residence this morning with an ftbcesa of the stomach. Byan'e horses, including The Roman, Coal RaoDer, The Pride, Dunois and Golden Standard, were shipped East this afiernooQ. Yearling Sale at Hawthorne. Saturday, August 12th, a sale of yearlings was held ai Hawthorn track, Chicago; with the following result: Minnie's Last, b f, foil sister to Prince McClurg, by Wadsworth, S300: J. H. Stevens. Black filly by Badge, $160: J. E. Cashing. Bay colt by Badee. £375; Mrs. W. McGoigan. Bay colt by Badge. S150; J. E. Coabing. Chestnut filly by FonEo, $200; P. Ryan, Cbestnnt colt by Lamplighter, 8225; J. H. Smith. Bay filly bv Fouso ?210; S. T. Jones. Brown filly by Lamplighter. 1350; F. J. Kellv. Chestnni filly by Foaso, SoOO; Thomas Carey. Bay filly by Badge, S300; J. B. Bespers. Bay filly by Badge, S260 ; Mrs. W. McGoigan. Brown filly oy Prince Royal, S90: J. H. Smith Bav filly by Badge, 3200; G. W. Poole. Cbestnnt filly by Sleipner, S60; F. J. Kelly. Bay filly by Victory, 575; J. Wallenstein. SADDLE NOTES. Alec Shields will race a atriog of horses at the State Fair. Dick Hay£Y will start the raQuers at Oakland daring the meeting. The new track at San Brnoo will be ready by the last of October. Fast Blace:, a recent winner at Brighton, is a California bred filly by W&tercress. R. J. Havey will handle the starter's flag for the runners daring the State Fair meeting. Prize 'Winners at Lexington. The Elks of Lexington held a horse show and fair of five days' duration during the week cloMDg August 12th. In point of general interest the thoroughbred show was undoubtedly the feature of the fair, and the pronounced feature was the stallion ring, in which the following seven contested: Applegate & McMeekin's Fonao, Milton Young'e First Mate, Hinde & Baker's King Eric (sire of Prince Lief), Elliott G. Cowdin's Kequilal (one of the only two horses who ever won both the Futaritj and the Realization), W. S. Barnes' Prince of Monaco (full brother to St, Carlo), Major T. J. Carson's young sire Ben Strome and Favordale, also from Dixiana Farm. The blue ribbon was tied on the bridle of tbe aged Fonao, which, with his twenty-three years, is yet tbe most perfect type of the thoroughbred in Kentocky. This, however, is not the ifirst premium he has won. For a score of years he has appeared in show rings ia Kentucky and was never beaten. The old adage, ''like sire like son," was illustrated in this ring, when tbe second premium was awarded to First Mate, the son of Fonso, who has succeeded the mighty Hanover as the head of McGratbiana stud. B^quittal, who once sold for $40,000, was very highly complimented. In the ring for thoroughbred matrons twelve fine mares were shown. Col. Milton Young captured both prizes, the first with Harebell (dam of Macivor), and the second with Kelp (dam of Onway, Onward, etc.). The first prize was a season to Requital, offered by Mr. Cowdio, of Mount Kisco.N Y. Hanover yearlings and sucklings won premiams in the colt rings for those ages. San Mateo Hunt Olub. The bay colt Approval, three years old, was sold by John Madden to Frank E. Taylor for $15,000 at Saratoga last week. It ia said there will be' one hundred days' racing at the Montana tracks next season, to be divided between the tracks at Anaconda, Butte and Great Falls. Mr. T. C. McDowell refused an ofler of $8000 for his good colt Batten last week. In view of his fine form and the price commanded at present by good class racers the colt is worth more money than tbe sum refused. Articles of incorporation of the "San Mateo Hunt Club ''> have been filed in San Mateo county. The corporation is formed, not for the purpose of peconiary profit, hut to encour- age sport and maintain all kinds of field and out of door eports, and for social iutercourse among its members and to acquire, take, purchase, lease, bold, sell and convey real and personal property for its purposes. There is no capital slock, no shares of slock, nor any slock subscribed or to be sub- Ecribed. Tbe corporation is to continue for fifty years. The following Directors have been elected to serve for one year: John Parrott, San Mater; Francis Carolan, Barlingame; Walter 8. Hobart, San Mateo; J. J. Moore, Menlo Park; Duncan Hayne, San Mateo; Hngh Hume, Belmont; J. H P. Howard, San Mateo; W. O. B. Macdonoagb, San Fran- cisco; E. D. Beylard, San Mateo. ChabI'KY Thorfb and Joe Piggott will ride at Sacra- mento during the State Fair meeting. The betting privilege of the State Fair was awarded to B W. Cavanaueh & Co , of Sacramento, their bid being $17,762,60, and $500 additional for a one mile running handi- cap. The program privilege was sold to Frank W. Leavitt, who bid $825 for it. C^3AB YocNG is expected to arrive in Sacramento to day with bis atriog of horaes which he has been racing at St. Louis. Villman, b c, by Julien — Old Mies, is the best winner in Young's stable, he having cleaned up nearly $6000 on two starts with him. Mabctds Daly will race a big string of horses here next winter, some twenty-seven in all. The veteran Dan Denni- son will train and manage the stable, which will be headed by the crack handicap horse, imp. Isador, one of tbe best weight packers in the country. Some Bitter Koot yearlings that are reeling od three furlongs in the neighborhood of 36^ secouda at this early stage will also help to make up the stable. Two OF the Saratoga track records were broken on Satur- day last and one equalled. Blue Devil won the opening sprint of five furlongs in 1 :00|, beating the record, which baa stood since 1894. Swiftmas, in the third event, won the mile and a sixteenth in 1:47, half a second better than The Kentuckian did last month, while The Bachelor captured the fourth event, one and three-eighths miles, in 2:20^, a second better than the Saratoga record. One of the most remarkable features of the Brighton meeting was the way in which tbe money was distributed. The Brigbton management gave away in pursea a sum in the neighborbond of $225,000, but no particular horseman won more than $11,000 of it. The heaviest winner was Perry Bel- mont whose best horse wa6,of conrse,the three-year old Ethel- bert. With the Sea Gall Stakes, which Ethelbert won on tbe last day, included, Belmont's winning? aggregated about $11,000. The two-year-old filly Oread was a contributor to this sum la a small way. ^ ^ Patents of Interest to Horsemen, August 6th. Over Education of the Horse. Wm. C. Agnew, Oerle Coonly, HI., Veterinary PooUlce boot, 630,310. FraDZ>^. BrigE^, Neosho, Mo.. Fellj Trough. 630.-J8I. HpDry C. Alle^ . SlDoett. Oklahoma Ter . fire Tighienpr, 620,811. James \V Brubaber, Tracy. lou'a, Wagon End iiace, 610 651. •^^eorge W. Carpenter. Tolejo, Ohio, Sha i Support fur Velilcles 630 .6i4. Frank 'W. Chickering. Cahol. Vt.. Whifflelrpe, 6^^0.326. Frenerick P. Couse. Wpsifleld. Mase., Loadlnc fir Whip Butts. 630 665. Jerry D. Dpcelle, Fort Collloa. Col--., Hoof Trimmiog Nippers, 630.670. < harlea S. Dolley. Philaieiphl*. P*.,630.19J. Jacob ij). Eicholiz, Ida Grove, Iowa. Harness Machine. .'Oho M. FIske, Easi Orange, N. J.. Stall Drain, 610.533. Janjps A- 0. urant. T. J. Overen and 1, M. Hoose, Gravenhnrst, Canada. Carrycomb. 630.G86. Zacharlah Hawkins, Greeraville, Ohio. Wagon Brake, 530.692. John H. Uevvitt ana J. F. E ds, Heldenheimrr, Texas, NalUess Horse- shoe. 630,3^^0. Anisrv.i P, Howell, Flnshlng. Ohio. Vehicle Brake. 630.702. Patricks. Homphrey. Lonisviue. Ky., Tug Fasteolog for Vehicles, 630 7M. Wm. Ivea. Halifax. England Wheel, 630.705. Fe rIsJaTcns, Garrison, N. Y., Wagon Kunnlog Gear. 630.711. Charles B. King Jr.. London, England, Means' lor Holding and Kalslng Carriage VV Indows. 630.716. Hailock R. McDonald, Ravenna. Ohio. Hames . 630.3*1. FrederEc< Menzer. Hint. Mich.. Vehicle body, 630,72^, >rederick F- Mooif-irt. Yutao. Nebr . Rein fJuarl, 630.390. Albert M. Pendleton, "alt Lake City. Utah, Bridle Bit. 630,515. Wm. a Rawe, Pawiucket. R. L. Com'-'ine'l Carriage Washing and Aolomatic W»ter Lev^i Regnlatlng Pevlre. b.'50.74O. Jbbn L. Rltler. Browsville, Jnd, Wtiiffletrt-e Hook. 630.469. Lord O. Snell. Atht-n3, Pa., Neck ^ one Har esa CoopUog, 630,524. Adolph swahn. K Isworm. Wis.. Tire Fastener. 630,472. Ge<^ree F. Tbompson.MloDeepolls, MloD., B«;ar Axle and Reach for Veni-^Ies. 62n.425. Abraham L. Wlikle, Winaepeg. Canada. Horse Detacher, 030,4.12. fCblcago Horae Review.] "Jimmy," said the owner to the swipe, "can joa tetl me why it is that so many fast horses that have raced well for backswood dri7ers are flat failures after they are placed in the hands of the greatest trainers on the tnrf ? " "That's because all big-priced trainers break and educate their horses to a frazzle, an' don't never stop to think that education spoils some kind of hcrses," said Jimmy. ''There is lots of horses will jump out an' race for your life as long as they are half-broke things that don't know much of noth- in', but after they get well broke an' educated they see that there's nothin' in it for them anyway, an' ihey won't race so hard. There's many a half-broke racer won steenty-steen races in one season with a wild Indian behind him, an' then turned around an' played lobster for a smart guy that spent six mooihs breakin' bim to drive. I've knowed it for years, but if I'd offer to put one of them smart trainers next, they'd call me bug-house. See? Didn't you ever notice when a high class teamster gets a new horse he always discovers the first time up that the horse ain't broke to drive? I've seen it so much that whenever a gay gets down from behind a new horse an' says the horse is all right I mark him for a suspicious character, an' they couldn't none of them goys drive a horse for Jimmy — not in a hundred times." "Do I understand you to say," said the owner, "that all good trainers always find fault with every horse they drive?" 'Sure," replied the swipe. '*They ain't no horse in the world broke good enough to snit a high-class teamster, except the ones he broke hisself. You give any kind of a horse to a good teamster, an' if he knows his business he'll tell you that tbe horse will make a good one when he's broke like he ought to be. Thai's a cinch and yoa can prove it any time yon want to try. You go out in the bashes an' find a racer that win nineteen races in a row, driven by a country -bred Kube with a red sbirt an' no suspenders. Most likely yon think that any horse that can win that many races is well broke. Ask Mr. Rube an' he'll tell you that a two-year-old kid can drive him throngti a knot-hole. You swallow it all, buy tbe horse and send him to a wise teamster number one, an' what them ? Old wise guy gets up an' trains him a few, an' tells you that the horse ain't half broke an' don't know nothin', an' that it will take a year to get him right." "Well," said the owner, "they mast get hold of some very bad-mannered horses once in a while." "Certainly," returned Jimmy; "that's what I'm tellin' you. They don't get hold of nothing else. They ain't no horses that's broke except the ones them hoys has brought up theirselvee, but there's where all them wise pilots com- mence to lose. There's thousands of hordes that can carry long toes an' a gaitin' pole, an' pull an Indian fast enough to scatter paint and feathers from one end of the route to the other, an' get part of the money while they aredoin' it, that can't scarcely beat the flag man after they have been laaght to carry their noses an' tails an' ears an' feet accordin' to the book. A too much broke horse has broke many an owner, an' don't yon fail to recollect it." Fasig-Tipton Co. propose to hold a sale each year during tbe Cleveland Grand Circuit Meeting bereafier, bdmitting none but horses with demonstrated campaigning ability, and confining tbe sales to 100 head each. A call has been issued for a meeting of the American Asso- ciation of Breeders of Thoroughbred Horses to be held at the HoSman House, New York, August 24th at 10 A. m., for the purpose of formalating rates and regulations for the govern- ment of the association. The formation of the association was the outcome of a meetine of^ihe most prominent breeders in America held in New York on June 22d, Gen. W. H, Jackson was elected president; L. O. Appleby, Vice-Presi- dent and 0 H. Chenault, Secretary and Treasurer. Billy Andrews 2:07^ is another graduate of Joe Thayer's school. When that able Kentuckian sold him for a long price, a year or so ago, several wise people — perhaps a bit envious — declared that he had go' rid of a "gnld brirk " Horse 0-\.vner3 StLould Uso GOMBATTLT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL CA'UTERY OR FIRING fmpossi^.i fo f'T^^iiCi anv scjr or bUmish, The safest best Blister ©^cr Q-oI. T.-ikea ihe l)Inc« of oil linim^>:it-> for mild or eorcro acl:On. Remove* b11 Bonchosor Elemiahes from Horeea or Cattle. A3 a HUMAN REMEDY for Rheumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat, i-tc »c \^ mvaiuaole. UIP ftllBDlUTCC that ono tablf^spnon fal of WkuUAHANItt CAUSTIC BALSAM, will prodacs more nctaal remits thun a whole boiua or any liniment or epavia euro mixture ever made. ETerrbottlo of Caustic Balsam sold is War.ai^ ted to give Paiisfactioo. Price 8 1 ,50 P^r bottle. Sold br dmcglsl'!, or pent byeipreer, charties pnid. with imi directions for Ita.tiso. Send for de«cnptiTo circ Uora, testimonials, e(<^Addres3 "^ THE Li.WRE^CE-%vrLLIAM3 CO.. Cleveland. QhtO. 136 &ijj^ ^v^j^if^ mikr ^0tnt^wcm^ [August 26, 1899 Oomins Events. Aug. Aug. Ang. Aus. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Point. Sept. Sept Sept. Sept. Sect. Sept.- 27— Tacoma Gnn ClQb. Bias rocks, Tacoma. 27 -Chico Qan Club. Bine rocks. Cuico. 27— San Francisco Gun Club. Live birds. Sao Olemente. 27— Union Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. 3— California Wine Club. Live birds. Ingleside. 3— Alert Gun Club. Blue rocks. Birds Point. 3— Napa Gan Club. Blue rocts. Napa. 3— Lincoln Gun Club. Picnic and open-to-all shoot. Alameda 3-17— Acme Gun Club. Blue rocks. Grass Valley. 3-17— Mount Sbasta Gun Club. Blue rocks. Reddlnff. 9-10— Empire Gun Club. B'ue rocks. Alameda Point. 17— Pelican Gun Club. Live birds. Sacramento. 17— Napa Gun Club. Live birds. East Napa. Reliance Gun Club. Bine rocks. Webster St. bridge. The Qame La'w. The open season for shooting quail, dovea, deer and wild duct as flxed Dy the State law is as follows: Doves, 15th July to I5th Febru- ary. Mountain quail and grouse, let September to 15th February. Valley quail, wild duck and rail. Ist October to 1st March. Male deer, 15th July to 15th October. Pbeasauts, the taking, killing, selling or having in possession at any lime is prohibited: robbing or destruc- tion of nests or having pheasant eggs in possession is a misdemeanor in the following counties: Bntte. Trinity, Marin, Lake. Merced, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Kings, Ven- tura, Santa Clara, Monterey, San Joaquin, Yuba. The clerKs of nearly all the Boards of Sunervisora have advised us no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last year hold good if they do not conflict with the State law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinances that alter the open season as provided by State law : Amador. Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plumas, San Diego, San Joaquin, Sacramento, Solano, Santa Cru2, Siskiyou, Tehama. Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Rail. Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Pheasants protected until February, 190J. Hunting, killing or having in possession for purpose of sale or ship- ment out of county: quail, bob white, partridge, wild duck, rail, mountain quail, grouse, dove.does or deer, antelope.elk or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa- Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. - Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. fUse of dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Trout, June 1 to Dec 1. Fresno — Valley quail. Nov. 1 to Jan. 31. Individual bag limited to 25 quail per day. Mountain quail, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Doves, Ang, 16 to Feb 15. Pheasants, bob white quail and prairie chickens, close season in for ^e for ai indefinite period. Use of nets or seines in county waters prohibited. Htimboldt — (Jrouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise. Pheasants and wild turkeys protected un'ilOct. 1. 1900. Black brant, Oct. 1 to March 1. Shipmeotof game out of the counts prohibited. Deer, use of dogs prohibited. Striped basB- Close season uniil Jan. 1, 1905 Kern— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Quail, Oct. 1 to Feb. 1 Lake— Deer, Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. Kings— Doves, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Quail. Nov. 1 to Peb. 15. Los Angelef— Male deer, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Valley quail, bob white or mouniain quail, Dec 1 to Jan. 1. Doves, July 15 to Oct. I. ShootiQg far sale, or shipment of quail, bob white, partridges, pbeas- auts, grouse, doves, ducks, rails or other game protected by statute, prohibited. Ducks, individual bag limited to 26 biros per day. Shipping game to markets outside of the conncv prohibited. 8ea- guUs, e»;rets, pelicans, seals, protected. Trout season opens April 1 st. Marin— Deer, July 15 to Sept, 16. Quail, partridge or gronse, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1 Individual bag limited to 25 bird- per day. Market hunting and sbipment of game from the county is prohibited. Use of Repeating shot guns prohibited. Killing of meadow larks or any other song birds prohibited. Hunting within private enclosures or on pubUc roads pronibiied. Trout, witti book and line oniy, Apri 1 to Oct. 15. Madera— Market hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. Ist. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5, Napa— Trout, by hook and line only, April 1 to Dec. 1. Orange— Doves, Aug. i to Feb. L Deer, Aug. lo to Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Quail, partridges or gronse, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March 1. Ducks and quail, sbipment from the county restricted as follows: No person snail ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Placer— Trout, Tune 1 to Dec. 1. Plumas— Salman, trout, May 1 to Dee. 1 (netting prohibited.) Riverside- Male deer, close season until July 15, 1901. July 15 to Sept. 15, taereatter. Quail, individual bag limited to 20 bi.ds per dav. MouDtnin or valley quail, pheasant and wild duck, sale of pro- hibited in the couniy. Wild duck, valley or mountain quail, ship- ment from county prohibited. Trout, any variety, close season until May 1, 1901. May 1 to Dec. 1, thereafter. Ban Benito— Deer. Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara— Deer. Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail. Nov. 1 to Marfh 1. Doves Aug. 15 lo Feb. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Lobsters or crawfish, close season, April 15 to Aig, 15, shipping from county in close season pro- hibited. Abalones, taking, selling, hiving in possession and shipping from the county prohibited. Clams cannot be dug till July. 1902 San Bernardino— Deer, July 15 to Sept 15*(close season continuous, 1899.) Valley or mountain quail, wild duck, sale of and shipment out of county prohibited. Trout, catching or sale of, between April Ist and May 1st of any year and during 1899, prohibited. Tree squirrels, five per day the individual Umit. San Diego— bhippi ig game out of the county prohibited. San Luis Obispo— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Use of hounds prohib- ited. Doves, July 15 to Dec. 1. Hunting for markets situated outaide of the county prohibited. Clams, use of plows or machines in digging prohibited. Shipment of abalones out of the county prohibited. San Mateo— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Dse of dogs not prohibited. Market hunting prohibited). Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting from boat at high tide nrnhlbited). Santa Clara— Male deer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. I. Individual bag limited to 20 birds per day. Quail, wild duck, pheaeanta and doves, purchase and sale, or shipment out of the county prohibited. Shasta— Deer. July 15 to Sept. 1. Shipment of feathered game out of the county prohibited. Sierra— Deer. Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Siskiyou— :? hip men t of feathered game out of the county prohibited. Sonoma— Deer. July 16 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- ants, close season till Jan 1, 1901. Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Use of nets in streams ot the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Doves, July 15 to Jan. 1. Trinity— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oot. 15. Shipping game out ol the county prohibited. Veatura-Quall.any variety. Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. The "druaiming" of snipe in the breeding seaeon is ac- counted for on the followiog theory — the sound is produced by the tail of the bird, This is heard only when the bird is in the air and always when he is descending in an oblique direction towards ttie earth with half closed wioga and wide- spread tail. Upon examination ot one of the outer tail featb jrs it will be observed that ihe shaft is strong and bent like a sabre, the outer web stifl and very narrow, while the inn.r web is b oad. It has been found, in experimenting Mt ' one of these feathers fixed upon a stick, that by striking if air with the stiff outer web it is possible to obtain a very <:u fcaitatioD of the Bound the bird makes in "drumming.'' At the Traps. To-morrow hi San Clemente the San Francisco Gun Club hold their final live bird shoot for this year, doubtless a large attendance of trap shooters will be on hand to take part in the day's sport. The race for club honors is close, eeveral back scores are still to be shot and one or two surprises may turn up when the final results are scored. The Union Gun Club will hold a blue rock shoot on the Lincoln grounds to-morrow. It is possible that the pro- jected race between Itgen and Heina may take place. The following program is annoanced for the Lincoln shoot and pic nic on September 3d. First event — Fifteen singles, one man-up, entrance 75 centSj high guns. Second event — Six pair of doubles, tn- Irance 75 cents, high guns. Third event — Fifteen singles and five pair of doubles, entrance $1, high guns. Fourth event — Twelve man team shoot for tbe Neustadter trophy, twenty targets, entrance $1. In this event individual scores will count for pr.zes, which will be announced on the grounds. Fifth event — Handicap race for the Lincoln Gun Club trophy, twenty targets, entrance $1. The trophy will be similar to that donated by the club to the C. I. T. Asso- ciation's annual shoot at Antioch last May. Other events will be arranged, time permitting. Lunch will be served on the grounds free of charge. The Empire Gun Club have issued a handsome program of events for September Sth and 10. h. On the first day the initial event will be a race at fifteen targets, entrance 75 cents, class shooting, three moneys. Second event — Fifteen targets, maugatrap, entrance 75 cents, high guDS. Third event — Twenty birds, maugatrap, entrance $1, $5 added, class shooting, three moneys. Fourth event — Merchandise match, twenty targets, entrance $1 25, class shooting, twelve classes. Side pool (optional), entrance $L25, three moneys. Fifth event — Fifteen targets, entrance Jll, class, shooting, three moneys. Second day, first event — Fifteen targets, maugatrap, en- trance 75 cents, high guns. Second event — Twenty targets, maugatrap. entrance $1, $5 added, class shooting, four moneys. Third event — Merchandise race, twenty tai gats, entrance $1.25, claes shooting, side pool (optional), entrance $1.25, four moneys, thirteen classes Special race — Fifteen tai gets, entrance 75 cents, high guns. A week from to morrow the final sboot of the California WingCtub at Ingleside will close the live bird season in this city. The club race will be at twenty-five birds with $100 added by the Club. As tbe scores stand now Otto Feudner is in the lead with Clarence Nauman close up and Dr. Barker third. H. C. Golcher and "Slade" have back scores to bhoot up. Clean scores will put them in place for the money dis- tribution. This final race promises to be an exciting one. The Lincoln shoot last Sunday closed tbe regular trap season of the club for this year. Excellent scores were made in spite of a strong wind which often sent the targets skitter" ing away in unexpected directijns. In the division of the club purse the totals of the four best scores were taken, the distribution of $150 was as follows: First class, A, J. Webb, $24, with a score of 97 breaks out of a possible 100, M. 0. Feudner, $16, with 93 breaks. Second class, John Karney, $21. Kerrison and Eug. Forster divided $14. Third class, £. KlevesabI, W. J. Golcher and J. Bruns, with an even number of breaks each, divided $30. Fourth class, G. Weozel $15 and 0. Fischer $10. Fifth class, Rumpf and Sherock divided $12, Javette $8. The totals of four best scores and totals of scores for the six ahools at twenty-five targets each are here given: ►^ Oh P Dp "" B — Webb 23 24 24 25 97 140 Feudner 24 24 23 25 93 132 Forster.Edg _ 24 22 23 23 92 136 Beteart _ 22 23 21 23 89 122 Franzea „23 24 21 21 S9 131 Karney 22 21 22 23 — 88 124 KernsOD 23 20 23 ]9 35 121 Forster, Eag 2t 21 21 22 — 85 124 Klevesahl 22 20 22 20 84 121 Wolcher 20 22 21 21 84 124 BruQS 20 21 20 23 84 122 Daniels 21 22 20 20 — 83 121 Price -19 22 21 19 81 111 Weozel 17 20 22 20 79 108 Fiacher... 19 21 18 19 77 112 Baum - 21 21 14 19 75 93 Rumpf 17 19 17 17 70 93 Sherock 15 16 is 2l 70 97 Javeite 14 17 18 15 64 89 Ostrander 14 17 13 15 - B9 81 Lewie ii 11 13 12 47 58 The scores in the club race at twenty-five targets were the following : Webb mil mil mil um luii— 25 Forster Edg iiiio mil uoii inn nioi— 22 Franzen -.10111 11111 lOlll lOllI llOIl 21 Karney ill 1 mil nui mil oimo— 21 Hoicber,w.j 1111 ijiio mil iiiio onio-20 Forster, Eug 10110 UlU OllOl mil 11110-2) B.-UDS llOil llOlO lion 11110 llllu-19 Daniels lllll lllll lOlll lllOl OIOOO— 19 Fiscber _UiIlO niill lllll Ollll Ollio— 19 Kerrison 11100 OOlOl 11111 11100 11111—18 Keunner.o iiioi moi oiooi luii iioou-17 Kievesahl 11110 11010 11010 10101 llini— 17 Price OOllO 01011 lllll 10111 11100—17 Bekeart. mm 11001 moi louo 01001— is Oalrander .■. 11101 UlOl 10000 0101 1 00111—15 Sherock lllOi 00101 01101 OHIO OlIOl— 15 Rumpf roioo lotii 11011 moo 11000—14 Weozel OOlOO 01100 11110 lOlil 00101—13 Javette 00 On OiPOO OlOOI lOlll onii— 11 "Colt" ooooo 11000 oiooo moo uoioo— 7 Blum _ icioi 01011 ooooo ooooo ooooo— 6 Goicheri iiiio lllll iioii lino iino— 2i Klevesahlt lOllO llllO mil Ollll miO-20 Wenzelt lllll 11011 lOllO OlIOl 11111—20 KerrlS'int Ollll lllll OILU Ollll 11000—19 Rumpft _ 01100 moo inoo mn 01111—17 Kunapit mil onoi 31101 40101 10100—17 Karneyt ,.00110 Oniio llIOl Olioi lino— 15 Javeiiet looii iioii oouo loiio 10001 -n Baumt -T 10001 OIOOI 10000 UlOil 01111-12 seaver* mil mil iiin nm 10011—23 schuitz, E* mil mil moi iioii 10001—20 Donnelly* 11010 11101 lllOO lllll imo— 19 Clabrough* 01100 OIIIq 01160 OIIOq OOOOO— 9 tBack Bcoies. •Birds only. , The scores in the race at fifteen singles and five doubles were as follows: Singles. Doables. ScbuitK. E nm lino 11111 10 10 n 10 11-21 Forsier, Edg „inoi lllIO mil II 10 10 11 10—20 Golcher ..mil liOlo 10111 10 11 10 lo 10—18 Webb 01010 Ollll mil 11 11 0011 10— is KIcTesahl lllOl 10111 mil 10 10 10 10 00-17 Schaltz, F lino lllll lion 10 10 10 01 00—17 Price 11101 nm omi 10 10 10 01 00—17 Fi3Cber lOliO moi lllOl 11 10 10 10 10—16 Franzen OHIO mil lllll 10 00 10 00 10—16 "Siaie" 01010 loin ooni 11 10 11 10 00—15 Karney Oiool lli 01 llllO 10 11 00 10 10-14 Bruoa 10110 llCOl lOUO 11 10 00 00 01—13 The results in a race at fifteen targets were : Schultz.E IIIU mil 11011—14 BruLS ..00111 lllll 11110—12 Webb Ollll mil 11111—14 Fischer lOiOl 11010 11111—11 Kerrison moo mn inn 13 Javette 10101 11111 looii— n Price mil 10m 1(1111-13 Forster llOlO llOU 10011—11 Pchuiti;, F oioii nm nm— 13 Debeoam 11100 iioii lino— n Karney lllll 11101 01110—12 Walker Ollll OIOIO Ollll— 10 Some interesting trap shooting took place at Bel Monte, Monterey county, last Saturday. The occasion was decidedly the most notable social as well as sporting event that has taken place at the famous resort for several years past. Two prizes were offered in the live bird race at iwenty-five birds — the first was the Del Monte cup and the second the Worden cup. The contest was open to members of all the country clubs, but only shooters from tbe San Francisco and Bur- lingame clubs entered. In the principal race F. R. Webster, C. W. Tuttle, A. H. Whitney and K. B. Murdock tied on twenty-four birds each. The shoot off of the ties resulted in Murdock'a winning first prize pnd Webster the second. Some one in examining Mr. Webster's shot gun placed the "safety on," this being overlooked by the gentleman when he stepped to the score resulted in the referee's decision of ''lost bird." Clarence A. Haight officiated as referee, Jos. J. Sweeney kept the score sheets and W. B. Murdock manipu- lated the traps. Sweepstakes and six bird races were indulged The scores in detail of the cup race were as follows: Yards Tola 1 , 28—12111 12111 21111 1*111 11112—24 28-12122 11122 21212 02122 11211—24 in also. Webster, F. R. (C) Wbitney, A. H (B) -.... Mordock, R. B. (C) 28—12211 2O111 12111 11112 H211 Tuttle, C. W(C) 27—12111 22022 11212 22222 12222—24 Talianl, F. W. (C) 28-12221 11211 20211 lllOl lll2l— 23 Worden, C. E (C) 28— mm 12111 21020 12121 11121-22 DoDoboe, E. (.C) 28—12210 II221 22Z2I 22200 10221—21 Tubbs. W B. (C) 2S— 12111 102i* 11112 li'0i2 20112-20 Carolao, F. J. (B) 28-22111 nOlO lOlOl 10221 12112—20 Johnson. F. H. B. (Bj 26-11112 20201 211*0 20i2l 22210—19 Marti 1, P- D. (B) 26— O20:0 2i021 2.222 22221 02'-22 19 Crocker. Oeo. (C) . 28—20*20 2^21 21222 102H2 2102C— 18 Brugiere, K , Jr (B) 26 00202 21101 02a(l 11112 02212—17 Wblltler, W.R. ^Bj 26—11110 11112 02200 OOlOO 21021-16 (C> Country Club. (B 1 Burlingame Club. "Dead out of bounds. Shoot-off at five birds ior Del Monte Cup. Mnrdoch 28—12221—5 Webster _28— 10102— 8 Whitney 28— OMlO-8 Tuttle 37—02000—1 Shoot-off for the Worden Cop. Yds. Total Webster. F. R 28—21112 11112 11122—15 Whitney, A. H 23— 22121 11221 1012w-18 A SportBinan Vindioated. Statements in the daily press during this week detailing the arrest of a well-known sportsman and subsequent pro- ceedings for violation of the Marin county game laws are very misleading, utterly nnreliable and do a serious injustice to Mr. L. H. Van Sicklen, a prominent member of the Couutry Club and a leading business man of this city. The facts of tbe case are here presented and will show to the intelligent sportsman and unbiased reader that while there was a technical breach of tbe law, the attendant cir- cumstances were mitigating and the immediate and subsequent steps taken by Mr. Van Sicklen in making reparation was the action of a thorough sportsman and gentleman and were such as to entitle him to the respect and encomiums of brother sportsmen. Last Sunday Mr. Van Sicklen in company with other members of the Country Club were deer hunting on the club's preserve in Marin county. A big buck was "jumped up" and fired at by Van Sicklen, whose shot broke one of the deer's legs. Then commenced a pursuit, the wounded back leading the hunters a merr? and hard chase over a great distance and finally beyond tbe preserve boundary llneP) taking them in his wake through the hamlet of Point Reyes, several outside parties here joined in the hunt, but were warned off by Van Sicklen, who naturally claimed the animal under tbe unwritten laws of the chase. Tbe pursuit now was close up and exciting, the buck taking to the road which he followed but a short distance and then abandoned it for a path off to one side apnareotly leading to safelv from his enemies — just at this juucture Van Sicklen struck tbe road and seeing his quarry rapidlv reaching covert, under the impulse of the moment and in the excitement of the chase, for the second lime, fired at the disappearing buck and bronght him down — overlooking for the moment his position in the middle of the roadway^ ten bteps in advance of which would have placed his action beyond the pale of any question. In discussing the adventures of the day afterwards at the dub house it became apparent to Mr. Van Sicklen and his fellow club members that there had been an unintentional breach of that clause of the law which prohibits shooting on ihe public highway. Mr. Van Sicklen immediately in- structed Thomas Irving, an employe o^ the club, to file a complaint against him before the authorities at San Kafael. This was done and a fine paid, thus establishing a precedent that was a commendable one. No arrest was made, all pro- ceedings in the case were regular and appear of record, the fine under the circumstance was sufficient. Mr. Van Sicklen took an active part in the framing of the Marin connty ordinance as also did the Country Club, the members of which believe the law to be an excellent one and shoald in every way be enforced. This sentiment is acquiesced in by other sportsmen who find sport and recreation in the connty. It is believed that the responsibility for the misleading statements already referred to rests with certain biased sources that are interested in the attempts at repealing the county ordinance now in force. AuGTJBT 26, 1899] Ci^iT^ ^it^tlfw cMtf §^mrt0mmi. 137 OARTBIDQB AND SHELL. Livermore sportsmen have had saccessfal deer hnnting near there receotW. Constable Fiiz^erald killed two See large backs on the Ralph Favell place last week. Sheriff Van Devanter of Kent county, Washington, a prominent northern sportsman, was with others eatertaioed at a bangnet last Wednesday evening by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. One of onr local sportsmen, who is known as "Alpha- betical Van," reported 9a exciting deer hant in Sao Mateo county last week. He bagged a grand old bark on the ridge near Crystal Springa lake. J he head was brought to this citr to be monnted, on examination a brand was found on the back of the buck's ears! Has anjote in San Mateo county lost a stall-fed back recently ? Other game besides deer and dove afford excitement and Bport in Mendocino county, Oa the 19i.h iost , Fred Franks of Redwood valley, a brave young hunter not yet in his teens, was out bunting with his dogs and & large mountain Hon was treed. The youngster shot at the beaet and wounded it, upon its falling from the tree an exciting chase through the thick undergrowth ensued. The lion was finally bagged 'and proved to be the largest "varmint" seen in that section for many years past. J. A. Elliott, who has been regarded as the champion wing shot of the United State?, lost the Eastern Champion- ship cup and a side bet of $100 to W. R. Crosby of Batavia, N. Y., on Wednesday. The total scores were 129 to 128 out of a possible 150, The targets, were thown in three sets. Fifty from known traps and fifty from five traps at unknown angles and fifty in pairs. The summary was ; Crosby 48, Elliott 43. Crosby 45, Elliott 39. EUiott was billed to de- tend the cast-iron medal on Thursday sgainst C A. Young of Springfield, O. There was a side bet in this match of $200. One hundred pigeons to each shooter will be used. Oomins Svents. Sept. 16— Twelfth. Saturday Fly-Caating Contest, Stow Lake, 2:30 p M. Sept. 17— Twelfth Sunday Fly-Caatlng Contest. Stow Lake, 10 JL.U. Bonito Fisliizis at St. Helena. We had dropped anchor cfi James Town, St. Helena, the previous evening, and heariLg from the natives that there were plenty of bonito to be caught I determined to have a go at them nert morning. As bad luck would have it next morning proved to be a Sunday, and we had to go through .(be tiresome routine of muster and inspection, so it was quite 10:30 A. M. before I managed to get (he required leave from the skipper, and with two chosen friends, who for the sake brevity 1 shall call A and B, ruEhed down below and hastily doffed our uniforms, substituting a flannel shirt and old pair of trowsers, which with a good broad brimmed hat com- pleted our costume. Our boat, manned by two very dirty and ancient-looking negroes, lay at the gangway awaiting us, and we hastily tumbled in and were rowed away from tbe ship about 200 yards and made fast under the stern of a pretty little Amer- ican whaler. None of us had anv rods with us, so we bad to be content with the native ones, whicb consisted of a stoat bamboo about 10 feet long, to tbe end of which was strongly whipped about a fathom of very stout line and a large book. Oar dusky friends then proceeded to catch as some bait which they set about in the following manner: They first squetzfd a bandrul of bread under the water, which immediately attracted a large shoal of what I think must have been some sort of mackerel fry about tbe size of a sprat; they then prc- ■doced a short line end ordinary triangle book; this was gently lowered into tbe midst of the shoal, and with a quick upward i?rk of the hand one or more of the bait were transfixed. With these we baited our lines, passing the hook through tbe back of tbe fish, and allowing it to fiop about on tbe top of tbe water, our boatmen meanwhile throwing in bandfuls of bait (o attract the fish. After about a quarter of an hour a warning note from one of them called our attention to the fact that the bonito were coming at last, and sore enough, far down below us in the clear water, indistinct pnrple shapes could be seen darting here and there, and gradually approaching the surface. A startled exclamation and heavy plunge on the other side of the boat announced the fact that A was fast in a good fish which was taking bim all he knew to keep its bead above water, for if you once let a bonito get his head under water on a native rod he will smash you to a certainty. After about five minntes bard fighting he managed to get the fish alongside when a sharp blow on the head from a knobbed stick soon settled it; it proved to be a nice fish of ISlbs. Tarniug my attention to my own rod again I was jnst in time to see a flieh of parple, a heavy plunge and ihe next moment my rod was nearly wrenched from my hand. and then for a moment it was a real case of *'pull devil, pull baker." wiih the water lashed imto foam all aroand as the bonitoB rushed here and there seemingly trying to rescue their friend. Finally 1 managed to swing him alonsRide when the stick was again applied with a most quieting effect, He was a maeoificent fish, and turned the scales at jast 32 lbs. In the meantime both A and B bad been fast iu good fish, but had broken away, and shortly afterwards B landed a nice fish of 2 lbs and A another beauty of 26 IS?. It was my tarn next, but I did not quite bargain for what hapened, for just a second I saw a large indistinct shape making for my bait, a terrific plunge in the water, my arms seemed as if they were going to be pulled off and n«xt moment my stout bamboo was broken clean in half and I was left mournfully gazing on the broken piece in my hand; tbe boatmen said it was an "albacore" and most have weighed over 50 lbs. They told me that on iha N. W. side of the island they fish for them with stout band lines and not anfrequenlly take tbem of over 100 lbs. weight. After this little diversion, we each honked and lost a fish, and as bv this time the sun was disagreeably hot, and the glare of the water very trying we decided to give it up and retnrned *o the ship, very well satisfied with our morning's sport. I have often thought that splendid pport might be obtained here with a good stifi pike rod and three hundred yards of stout line, and I believe tbe officers of tbe garrison have had very good fun fishing for them this way. The anchorage literally swarms with fish and tbe evening follcwicg our bonito fi?hicg I caught over a hundred mack- erel and a fish resembling him, called the king fish, on a hand line. There is little else to attract the sportsmen at St. Helena, a few pheasants, partridges and rabbits I am told are to be found, I ut the waikirg is terrible and sport to be ob- tained hardly worth the trouble. — Midshipman Easy. W. E. McFarland will have charge of the live fish exhibit which will he a most interesting feature of the coming fair of tbe Mechanic's Institute. "Mac" basjnow more than a dozsn four and five pound striped bass in Ihe reservoir at Strawberry hill. These fish were caught hv bim over in the Alameda waters with a rod and line at different intervals. When caught they were placed in large cans, tbe salt water In which was at various points on the trip to this city grad- ually changed to fresh. It was quite an undertaking, the cans requiring two men to convey them, but Mac is a per- sistent individual in every matter pertaining to fish a d fishing and it goes without saving that one of the most inter- esting exhibitions of live fish ever seen in this city will be on view in the Mechanic's Pavilion next month. Fish Commissioner Vogelsang has the honor of landing the largest striped baes caught in the Oakland estuary to date. Several fish have heretofore been caught in that water which weighed a little more than the one Mr. Vcgel sang caught, bat they were caught with heavy band lines or immense poles. Vogelsang's tackle had seen service with steelbead time and again and is about as light as can be found for that particular angling sport. It took twenty minutes to bring the fish to gaS. Walter D. Mansfield was due &.t Verdi on Tharsday. As a telegram was received in this city rt uuesting rod and tackle to be f'Twarded to him, it is to be assumed that he will join Henry Skinner, Col Kelieher, John Siebe and others who arf now on tbe river and er joyirg grand sport between Verdi and Boca. The killing fly on the Truckee just now is a large mallard wing with a gold body, the big fish are all camgbt on a number two or four hook. White Rock lake and French lake should prove woithy of the anglers' attention in September. Fishing on these lakes has been poor op to the present. Tahoe proved to be a veritable paradise for anglers this summer, but the fishes are now swimming deep and tbe sport is fast growing less. Tbe McCloud river will afford the best flv-fishing of the year in September, when the salmr-n will have finished spawning. Reports from Eel river this week have set the anglers all agog with excitement. If the run of steelbead now on is a lasting ooe instead of a preliminary spurt it will not be many davs before tbe river will be thrashed by a number of our local fisherman. One morning recently sixty-five fish averaging about a pound ia weight were caught In three hoars, so writes Ellis Robinson to John Batler. In most fishing where tbe lure or bait is sunk beneath the surface of the water the bait must invariably be fresh. No anijiate creature has a more acute sense of smell than a fish, the moat insignificant of tbe tribe will refuse a tainted bait. Fish prrperlv do not uncomfortably feel the barb. They die an easier death at the hands of tbe angler than they would in the claws and bills of their bird enemies, or Id the teethy Jaws of their larger brethren. Fred M. Haight is at present sojourning at Fowlers on the McCloud. The fishing is reported to be excellent at that point just now. Mr. Haight will try some new Benn flies made especially for him. Steelbead fishing at Pescadero creek is good. Arthur Mc- Cormick sent John Butler a fine three pounder on Wednes- day. Striped bass are being caught in the lagoon and afiord great sport. Anglers at Pelican bay are having much sport jnst now, tbe fishing at tbat pleasant resort being first class. George Roup and two friends made a magnificent catch there recently. Salt water anglers are having great success at present smelt, rock fish, "blue cod," sea trout and perch are caught in large quantities ofl the Marin shores. Jack Sammi was successful in landing seven fine striped bass in (be Oakland eetuarv last Saturday. Ooxnins Bvente. BENCH liHOWS. Sept 4-'i-6-7— Toronto Indo'slrial Exbibitlon Association. 1 lib an oual show, W P Fraper, secy. Tor.>nto. .sept 12-15-Milwaukee Kennel Club. 6th annul show. Edw. MeUeDheimer. Kec'y. Oct. 2-6— Texas Eennel Clnb'a 2d annual show. Sydney Smith sec'y, Dallas, Oct 3-6— Danbury Agricnltaral Society. 18lh annual show. G, M Randle. sec'y. D-mbury, Conn. Oct. 10-13— Rhode Island Slate Fair. E. M. Oldbam, snp't. Provi- dence. R. I. Nov 22-25— Philadelphia Oog .'^how Ass'n M. A. VIM. sec'v. Nov 2*-3u, Dec 1— Ame lean Pet Doe Clnb and CoUle Club of America. S. C. Hodge, Sop't, New York. FIELD TRIALS. Aug- 31— Iowa Field Trials Ass'n. 2d annual trials. Emmetfiborg. M. Brace, sec'y. Sept. 4— Western Canada Kennel Clnb. Amateur. La Salle, Mail. A. Code, sec'y. eept 6- Manitoba Field Trials Club. i3th annual trials. Morria, Man. Wm. C. Lee, sec'y. Oct. 31— Xlonongahela Valley G. & F. P. Ass'n. Greene Co. Pa. A. C. Petersen, sec'y. Nov. 7— Ohio Field Trials Clnb. Washington C. H. C. E. Baughn, sec'y. Nov. 8-9— Miehiean Field Trials Ass'n 1st annual tiials. Law- rence, Mich. E. Rice.sec'v Nov. 12— lodcpei'dem Field Trial Clnb. 1st annual trials. Bicknell, lud. Geo. D ajaxSetd, ser'y Nov. l-I— iDternatioaal Field Trial Club. 10th annual trials. Chat- ham. Out. W. B. Wells, sec'y. Nov. 17— Eastern Field iiials Club. 21st annual trials. Newton. N. C. S. C. Bradlev. sec'y. Nov. 21— IillDois Field Trial Ass'n. inaognral trials. I.awrence- ville. 111. 0 W. FerpQSon. sec'y. Nov. 2.S— Missouri Field Trials Ass'n. 3d annual trials. L. S. Eddins, sec'y. Dec. 8-Continental Field Trails Club. Newton, N, C. Theo Sturgis, Eec'y. Jan. 2i. 1900— United States Field Trials Club. West Point. Mia. W.B Stafford, sec'y. Jan 22, 19D0— Pacific Coast Field Trials, nth aonnal trials. Bakerafield J. E. de Ruvter. sec'y. Feb. 5. 1900— Alabama Field Trials Clnb. 4th annual trials. Green- ville T. H Spencer, sec'y. Feb. 20— 23— Westminster Kennel Clnb. 24th annual show. New York. James Mortimer, snp't. Pox Terrier Olub. An enthasiastic meeting of the Pacific Fox Terrier Glob was held in the cffice of the Beeedee and Spobtsman on Monday eveniog last. There were present N. H. Hickman, President, Messrs. Harlev, Godfrey, Moore and Martin. Two recent devotees to tbe fancy G. J. M E. d'Aquin and H. G. Hemmelright were elected to membership. The Committee upon Produce Stakes submitted a report which was adopted and the following Dominations were re- ceived for the stake : 1. — W. B. Godfrey's Flirtation (War- ren Sage— Dauntless Creole). 2.— W. J. P. Strachan's Golden Poppy (Ch. Norfolk Veracity— Ch. Golden Jewel). 8. — C. K. Harley's Mission Idol (Blemton Eeefer— Daunt, less Suzette). 4. — G. J, M. E. d'Aquin nominated Rev. ^^ VV. Flinton'a Aldon Radiance (Von Voit — Warren Spruce). 5. — N. H". Hickman's Elwood Gracie (Blackrock Rummager — Miss Domino). 6. — H. G. Hemmelright's Warren Tattle (Ch. Warren Safeguard — Warren Tongs). The subject of holding a specialty bench show in this city in the fall was entertained with unanimous approval and en- dorsement. Messrs. Hickman and Martin were appointed a committee to confer with representatives of the St. Bernard Club of California, the Pacific Bull Terrier Club and the Pacific Mastiff Club with a view to obtaining tbe co-opera- tion of those specialtv clubs and arranging preliminary de- tails if tbe project is found to be a feasible one. A communication was received from the State Agricul- tural Society intimating that the Board of Directors would listen favorably to the claims of kennel clubs and specialty organizations as to tbe advisability of holding a bench show in connection with the annual exhibit at Sacramento. The Pacific Fox Terrier Club is the initial mover in this project and if it he brought to a successful issue will greatly redoand to its benefit. The Beeedee and Sfoktsman is much in favor of a bench show under the auspices of the Stale Fair manage- ment and will support any movement to tbat effect under A. K. C. rules. Bench shows are held in the East in corjonc- lion with Stale and Agricultural Society Fairs and have been very successful shows. No less than five shows are now listed for this year under the above mentioned auspices. Iieashmens' Protective Organization. Leashmen have been forced to organiza and take steps for self protection by reason of the arbitrary manner in which local park cScials have time and again acted towards indi- vidual owners of greyhounds. The monopoly held for a short time recently by one of the coursing parks for a while gave promise of introducing a series of abuses and harsh conditions that were unpalatable to m&ny coursing men. As a result of these conditions the Greyhound Owners' and Trainers' Protective Association of the Pacific Coast organized last Tuesday evening. The following officers were elected; P. C. Curtis of San Jose, President; Frank Moran, First Vice-Presidenl; J. Keenan, Second Vice President; W. C. Glasson, Secretary; Hugh Lynch, Treasurer; Execu- tive Committee — John Rocks, Joseph P. Thrift; Walter Kay, D. Tolaod and Jas. R. Smith; Membership Committee — Captain Clarkson, W. E Thompson and A. Johnson. A constitution and by-laws were adopted, prominent features of which are the duties of the Executive Committee which is empowered to stand between the owners and the officials at parks where they course their dogs and see that tbeyare fairly and honestly dealt with. Penalties provided by the rules of the American Coursing Board mav be inflicted, but no ur.just punishment will be countenaocfd Owners or trainers charged with any offense shall be aSirded every opportunity to be beard in their own behalf. The members of tbe associalicn pledge themselves not to enter their dogs at anv park where one of their organization has been dealt with UDIUBtlv. No stimulants other than those accepted as Ifgilimate ones maybe administered to tbe dogs No officials of coursing parks can bold office in tbe association. The spction of the constitution regarding grievances was discussed. Captain Clarkson slated tbat tbe coureiog men have no set grievance al tbe present lime, but were antici- pating the future. It was not a question of grievance or of fighting tbe parks, but they wanted to have an org^; ■.:^tion back of tbem if anything did develop. The only - nee 138 ®lj^ ^r^^irw tmb §^iwt#man* [Atjqust 26, 1899 at the present time, he claimed, was that the hare corre- EpoDding to the number drawn for a course was not always released. Where rules of the American Coursing Board do not apply in a case those of the park are to be observed. The registra- tion of greyhoands by any club recognized by the American Coursing Board will be accepted. .. ^ liOid Nevereettle. Coarsing circles will be interested in the following letter of H.C. Lowe taken from a Chicago contemporary and anDonnc- ing the death of the famous old greyhound Lord Nevereettle: ''It is with regret I have to announce 'he death of the celebrated greyhound Lord Nevereettle; he died at my ken- nels last week at the good old age of thirteen years. He was whelped in June, 1S86. I imported him with Partera and White Lips in 1888, and all three proved of sterling worth- A few weeks after Lord Neversettle arrived here, while coursing a hare, he put his leg into a prairie dog hole and broke hi3 shoulder, and not being able to get a very skillful veteiinariao to set it, he was alway a little lame on his left leer, ^^^ ^^ bothered him to make a quick turn on the left Bide, 80 I only ran him once in public for the American Field Cap, 18S9, but with all this difficulty the old dog took third money in a thirty-two dog stake, showing wonderful speed, but I saw it was not giving him a fair chance, so I never ran him again. He won the Partington Stakes in Kngland, and won four courses io the Gosforth Derby when a puppy. He was always the pet of my kennel, being such an affectionate, nice companion. He was the same with his first owner, Mr. E. Dent, of Short Flate Tower, Newcaslle- on-Tyne, England. Mr. Dent once wrote me that he con- sidered him the most affectionate greyhound he ever owned, and although he had not seen him for eight years he was quite sure if he walked up to my kennels the old dog would know him. Lord Neversettle has been one of the most successful sires ever imported to thiE country, especially when it is remem- bered that he was very little used at the stud; he was only mated with five bitches, and one of these — Rhea — only visited him once, and in the Kbea litter was tbe clever little White Diamond. When this little bitch was in her prime nothing could beat her close work. In the Verdure Clad litter there were several winners, and Wheatatone gave Mr. "iiayton some rare good greyhounds, Partera and White Lips, being both in my kennels, were regularly bred to Lord Neverseltle once a year for several years, with great succtas. It is with greyhounds like horses, a great sire is often neglected until he gets old, then people begin to realize bis great worth. And then again there are some tnen who will use a dog because the stud fee is small regardless of his qualities. No wonder Lord Neversettle was a success at the stud, for no finer bred dog overlived. Through Jester, his sire, he had the famous Piarmigan and Gallant Joe blood, and on his dam's fide he had the stoat blood of Banker. Squirrel, his dam, always bred them with speed and rare staying powers. I well remember a son of hers called The Climber. This dog never seemed to tire. He won iwentv-fonr hard- fought courses out of thirty-two in England. All the Lord Neverseltle stock in this country inherit great speed and staying qualities, and they all have such rare constitutions, they can stand any amount of work in training. The more woik they have the better they seem to like it. I saw it mentioned by a good coursing authority a few weeks ago that he considered Mercy May one of the best, if not quite the best, bitch in California to-day. Mercy May is out of No Mercy, No Mercy is a daughter of Show Mercy, who is a litter sister to Lord Neversettle, and Mr. Dent paid a big price for Lord Neversettle and Show Mercy when eaplinge. I notice that a great many of the big slake winners in California are grandsons and granddaughters of Lord Never- settle. It is always a sigo of a great sire when his offspring sbow great producing qualities, and this Lord Nevereettle did to a marked degree. His sons St. Lawrence, 8t, Clair and Lord Clifton, are giving California some of their very best greyhounds. Lord Clifton, unfortunately, died soon after he was placed at the stud, but he sired, I think, the best all-round greyhound running at present in America, Mr. Dean's Connemara (Lord Cliftoc — Daisy II). It is truly wonderful what a constitution this dog mu°t have, for it looks as if he has never been out of training for three years, and yet he goes on winning week after week, showing wonderful speed and slay- ing powers. He is truly a wonder Then there is another little wonder that all California coursers are justly proud of, who is winning stake after stake at present — Lottie M., a daughter of St. Lawrence, and a granddaughter of Lord Neversettle; and then another great daughter of St. Law- rence, For Glory, is winoiog big stakes, and a host of others bv him are winning every week, f hen that great dog St. Clair is running his brother St. Lawrence close in getting winners. It is indeed rare for a dog only bred to five bitches to have sired the many winners Lord Neversettle has. I give a list of some of his best sons and daughters out of Partera and White Lips, alt bred and raised at my kennel, a list a man can be proud of, and it can readily be seen what the old dog has done for this country in the way of good greyhounds: Master Peter, Liberty, Little Climber Prince Charlie, Lord Clifton, Boomerang. St. Clair, St. Lawrence. Nancy, Twister, Voltaire, Grand Fashion, Mornington, BIpck Joe, High Curley, Lord Neverstill, Patria, Mellila, Diana, Princess May, Spinaway, Comedy, Lone Widow, and 1 think I may add his last daughter, Jessamy, who is at present in Cali- fornia, and I expect great success for this bitch. I think the best litter White Lips ever threw to Lord Neversettle included St. Lawrence, St. Clair, Mellita and Grand Fashion. This was a great four. The first three were all big winners, bat Grand Fashion, a very handsome dog, met with an accident when two years old, and I could never train him, so he had to take his honors on tbe bench, and he never was beaten. When I had all these four in my kennel as puppies Grand Fashion was quite a bit the fastest of the lot. The three great greyhounds, Lord Neversettle, Partera a id White hipa, are all lying at rest in my garden, all three iiaving died at a good old aee, and I expect to see for roany years to come a lot of the great stake winners in 'i' "'. n :r7 will trace back io their pedigree to Lord Never- rtera and White Lips." EntrieB for the Manitoba Field Trial Olub'a All-Age Stake. A total of forty-nine nominations consisting of thirty- five setters and fourteen pointers comprise the entries for the All- Age Stake to be run at Morris, Manitoba, commencing Sep- tember 6th. The list is at follows: SETTERS. Pin Money— CharlottesvilleF. T. Kennels' blue belton bitch cCount Gladstone IV.— Daisy Crolt). Cbrisiiaa— Charlottesville F. T. Kennels' black, white and tan bitch (Blue Ridge "Mark— Lon R ). ^ ^ „ bam T.— Del Monte Kennels' black, white and tan dog (Luke Roy Minnie's' Girl— Del Monte Kennels' orange and white bitch (An- tonio—Minnie T.) , , „ .^, J Gilt Edte— Del Mnnte Kennels' orange and white dog (Count Glad- stone IV,— Lillian Russell). Glad'sGirl— Del Monie Kennels' orange and white bitch (Count Gladstone IV.— Lillian Russell). Hurstbourne Zip— D. E. Rose's (agent) black, while and tan dog (Tony Boy— Dimple). Pearl R — D. E. Rose's (agent) white and tan bitch (Sam Gross— DoDDBSky), Lena B — D. E Rose's (agent) black, white and tan bitch (Tony Boy-Nellie C ). Lady's Count Gladstone— D. E, Rome's (agent) black, white and tan dog (Count Gladstone IV.— Dan's Lady). Peconic— Avent & Duryea's black, white and tan dog (Count Glad- stone IV —Hester Pryme). Topsy Ranger— Avent & Duryea's black, white and tan dog (Rod- erigo— Topsy Avent). Piime Minister— Avent & Duryea's black, white and tan dog (Count Gladstone IV.— Hester Prjme). Roysier— Avent & Duryea's black, white and tan dog (Count Glad- stone IV.— Hester Pryme). Lady Rachel— Avent & Duryea's black, white and tan bitch {Count Galdsione IV.— Hester Prymt). jef— Avent & Duryea's black, wtiite and tan dog (Orlando— Dolly Wilson). Tol Wilson— Avent & Duryea's white and tan dog (Hobson Bob— Estell). Joe— Avent & Duryea's black, white and tan dog { )- D. Antonio- G. O. Smith's black, white and tan dog (Dash Antonio Imagination). Mifcfortupe-W. Gould Brokaw's black and white bitch ( Queen). Bonnie Lit— John Wootton's black and white bitch (jrlacdo— Lady Lii). Maniton Spot— John Wootton's black, white and tan dog (Val Lit— Cam Sing). Rosa Bnndhu— John Wootton's black, white and tan bitch (Dick Bondhu II.— Maud A Rose). Sport— W. S Coitirigham's black and white dog (Dan- Jess). Ella Wheeler— A C.Reid's black and while bitch (Ponto—Scwab). Burjington Route— Dr. J. 8. Brown's black, white and tan dog (Count Feathert-tone — Topsey F ). Jubilee Flo— Thomas Johnson's black bitch (Little Billie— Belle W). Nellie— Thomas Johnson's black, white and tan biich (Ponto— Bess). Duke'sRnsh-winnipeg Kennels' brown and white dog (Duke of Maniton— Cam Sing). Maid of the Morn-W. F. Ellis' blue belton bitch (Val Lit— Cam Sing). -Silver Lace— W. F. Ellis' black and white bitch (Val Lit- Cam Sing). Exasperator- W. F. Ellis' black, white and tan dog (Duke of Man- itoba-Dora M.) BlacBie— Harry Holman's black and tan dog ( ). Fairview Bell— W. Gould Brokaw's liver and while bitch (Edge Mark— Bell). Fly— W. Gould Brokaw's black and white bitch (Whyte B.— Queen). POINTERS. Nana— Charlottesville F. T. Kennels' liver and white bitch (Rip Rap-Tosic). Ranee Charlottesville F. T. Kennels' black and white bitch (Rip Rap— Tosic). Lfld of Jingo— D E Rose's (agent) liver and white dog (Jingo— Doi's Pearl) Alex C— D. E. Rose's (agent) liver and white dog (Glenbeigh— SpddleBags). - Fairview Tom— W. Gould Brokaw's liver and white dog (Sir Walter — Vnn'.« Pride). Bang III — Hamber & Code's black and white dog (Rector— Dinah). Mac Hambei— Hamber & Code's black and white dog (Croxteth Ned— Miami) Manitoba Belle— Hamber & Code's black and white bitch (Croxteth Ned— Miami). Ned B -Dr. J. S, Brown's black and white dog (Rap— Lady Grace). Jubilee Prince— Thomas Johnson's black and white ticked dog (Rector- Dinah). Jubilee Princess— Thomas Johnson's black and white ticked bitch (Rector— Dinah). Jubilee Diana III.— Thomas Johnson's liver and white biten (Rector —Dinah). Prince Ightfield— Paul A. Gale's liver and white dog (King— Frankie). Sport— Josaph Lemon's black and white dog (Buster— Belle). DOINGS IN DOQDOM. Mountain View Kennels' pointer Alex C, has been en- tered in the Manitoba All-Age Stake. Hngh McCracken dropped in the office this week. He had Reglov Jr., ready for the parade, having the big St. Ber- nard tastefully decorated with the national colors. The opportunity is ofiered bull terrier fanciers, for a short time only, to secure the pick of a litter of royally bred bull terriers, particulars can be aecertained upon application at this office. Stewart and Son of Kancho Bonito Kennels have trans- ferred all of their stock to O. J. Albee of Lawrence, Santa Clara coantv, retaining bat one collie out of the number of good ones they had. This is reported to he but a temporary withdrawal from the ranks. The New Orleans Fox Terrier Club propose holding an open air show on November 23d in one of the parks of the city, it is understood that Mr. J. J. Lynn of Port Huron, Michigan, will judge. The show will be confined to smooth and wire haired fox terriers. New Orleans has developed rapidly in the fancy for the game little fox terrier. J. B. Martin, one of the most successful and prominent fox terrier fanciers on the Pacific Coast has purchased from Rev. J W. Flinton of Victoria, B. C. the fox terrier dog Aldon Swagger. Swagger was whelped in July 1896 being bred by A. Macdonald of Toronto, Canada. His .bench record is a good one; Ist maiden. 2d puppv. New York 1897; reserve in novice and open, Toronto 1897; Ist open, Ist winners and two specials, San Francisco 1898 and Ist open and Ist winners, San Francisco 1899 is a worthy showing for one of the most promising fox terrier sires on the Coast. The fact that this dog will remain in this locality is a matter of congratulation to the fancy. Swagger will shortly be placed in the stud, due announcement of whichiwill appear in our kennel advertisement columns. We were shown Mr. Leon Greenebanm's bull dog puppy Harry Lacy No. 57,934, (Capt, Kidd— Phaedra) this week and were most agreeably surprised at the fine appearance of the youngster; though somewhat thin in body and looking a little leggy. This, however, Is not to be marveled at con- sidering the siege of illness the pup has gone through. His head is a good one, his coat and color are a most desirable showing in a brindle. The little fellow is fall of much promise and will no doubt make his mark in tbe future. Don't chain your dog. Don't feed your dog small bones. Don't let your dog sufier with fleas. Don't kick your dog if yoa wish him to obey you. Don't give raw milk to pnppits; always boil or scald it. Don't feed a dog candy or sweets. It often produces fits. Don't forget that the flies annoy your dog as much as they do you. Don't allow your dogs to roam the streets becaase he has a license. Don't allow stale water to go down the dog's throat while in confinement. Don't fail to have a regular time for exercising, feeding and caring for your dog. Don't fail to see that yoar dog has sufficient bedding to keen himself warm and that it is clean. Don't allow your dog to bark and howl at night. He can be broken of that habit easily and quickly. Don't fail to give your dog a bath at times, but be sure his coat is thoroughly dried before exposing to the cold air. Standards. THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER.— The general appear- ance is that of a long-coated, well-proportioned pet dog; coat straight and hanging evenly down each side, parted from nose to end of tail; very compact in form^ neat, sprightly, and bearing an important air. Head rather small, flat, not too round in skull, broad at muzzle with black nose. Hair on muzzle very long, of bright golden tan, unmixed with dark or sooty hair. Hair on sides of head very long and of deeper tan than on center of head. Eyes medium in size, not prominent, dark, with intelligent expressMc; edges of eyelids dark. Ears quite erect. If not cut, V-shaped, small and erect, and covered with short hair. Color, deep tan. Mouth even, teeth sound; a loose tooth or two not objectionable. Body very compact, loins good and level on top of back. Coat as long and straight as possible, Twt wavy; glossy, like silk, not woolly; extending from back of head to root of tail. Color, bright steel blue, not intermingled with fawn, light or dark hairs Legs and feet quite straight, hair on same a bright golden tan, a shade lighter at ends than at roots. Feet round as possible, toe nails black. Weight (limit), 12 pounds. SCALE OF POINTS. Quantity and color of hair on | Eyes, mouth and ears (fi) 15 body 25 ■ Legsaad feet _ fi Qaallty of coat....„ „..„ 15 l aeoeralappearaDce 10 Tan 15 Tali 5 Head lo l — Total 100 THE DACH8HUNDE— The Dachshunde's head and skull f re long, narrow and level; peak well developed; no stop. Eyes intelligent and rather small; follow body ia color. Ears long, broad soft, set on low and well back, and carried close to head. Jaws level, strong, square to muzzle; chest deep, narrow; breastbone prominent; forelegs very short, strong in bone, well crooked, not standing over; elbows well muscled, neither in nor out; feet large, round, strong, with thick pads and strong nails. Hindlegs smaller in bone and higher; feet smaller. The dog must stand equally on all parts of the foot. Skin thick, loose, supple and in great quantity; coat dense, short and strong. Loins well arched, long and muscular; stern long and strong, flat at root, tapering to tip, hair on underside coarse; carried low except when excited. Length from back of head to root of tail two and a half times height at shoulder; fore ribs well sprung; back ribs very short. Color, any color; nose to follow body color; jnuck white ob- jectionable. Tbe dog should be long low and graceful, not cloddy. Weight, 21 pounds. SCALE OF POINTS, Head and skull 12 Jaw 5 Legsand eet 20 Body and loins 16J^ Symmetry and quality .11 Ears 6J^ Rbinand coat „13 Stern _ 5 Coljr 4 Cbest 7 Total ™ 100 Kennel Beg^istry. Visits, SaJea, Whelps and Names Claimed published in ttils column fifee of charge. Please use he following form : VISITd. Chas. M. Fisher's English setter bitch Qaeenie (Lake — White Wings) to Verona Kennels Iroquois Chief (Antonio — Can Can) August 23, 24, 1899. SALES. Kev. J. W. Flinton sold the fox terrier dog Aldon Swagger (Ch D'Orsay— Dusky Pearl) to J. B. Martin", August 21. 3899. WHELPS. N. H. Hickman's fox terrier bitch Elmwood Gracie fBlftckrock Rummager — Miss Domino) whelped August 20, 1899, six poppies— 3 dogs, 3 bitcbes— to same owner's Count Othmar (Blemton Reefer — Dauntless White Violel). Chas. A. Harlow's (Oakland) black and white cocker spaniel bitch Vivie (Rronta— Belle Dot) whelped July 26, 1899, six pnpp\ps— 4 dngs, 2 bitcheo— to Oakland Cocker Kennels' Black Tighe (Ch. Obo IL— Little Nell). W. R. Fisher's collie bitch Meda ( . ) whelped July — , 1899, nine puppies — 5 dogs, 4 bitches — to Miss Delia Beach's Don Jose ( ). August 26, 1899] ffii;^ ^veebev antf ^ippxx&ntmu STATE FAIR ENTRIES. Nominations to Fast Harness Olasses and En- tries to RunnlDfiT Stakes. At a meetiag of the State Board of Agricnlture at Sacra- meoto last Saturday, the DominatloDB for the fast paciog and trottiog classes were opened and acted apon. The fol- lowing horses were named bj those having Dominations in these events : Free-for-all pacing, nomination parse $1500 — Don, Flor- acita, Al Gregor, Fannv Putnam, Much Better, Beachwood, Joe Wheeler. 2:12 pacing, nomination parse $1000 — Arthur W., Don, Floracita, William Harold, Montecito Boy, I Direct, Hazel H, Mollie Nurse, Bill Frazier, Beachwood, Diawood. 2:15 class, pacing, nomination purse $1000 — Arthur W, De Bernard! Basler, Bon, Primrose, Ketchum, Montecito Bo7, Diawood, Aanie Rsoney, AUa Genoa, Harvey Mc, Belle W, MoJlie Nurse, Thera, Deceiver. Free-for-all trot, nomination purse $1500 — Boodle, Klam- ath, Clay S, Galette, PriQC3 Gift. Hizal Kiniey, Neeretta, Toggles. 2:13 trotting, nomination purse $1000— Iran Alto, Sable Francis, Clay 8., Claudius, Dollicao, Taompson, Gilette Bonsaline, Addison, Neeretta, Sue, Theron. 2:19 class, trotting, nomioation purse $1000— Hazal Y, Twilieht, Fanadma, Central Girl, Shelby, Athavis,LocbiDvar, Dolly D, Listerine, Alic B, In the 2:16 and 2:19 trotting races W. H. Lamsden of Santa Kosa named Myrtle. Nominations closed August I5tb and Myrtle got a record of 2:13^ the day previous at Santa Kosa. RUNNING STAKE ENTBIES. The following is a list of the entries to the running stakes^ which also closed August 15ih: The Yinctor Stake, one mile — Marplot, Nilgar, Mt. Mc- Gregor, The Fretterj Monrovia, Libertine, Jennie Keidt Hobeczollern. Dewey Selling Stakes, for three-year-olde, one mile — Gil- berto, Nilgir, Midlove, Fortis, Jennie Keid. Tiie Capitol City Stakes, for three-year-olds and upward, one mile and a furlong — Marplot, Gilberto, Grady, Mt. Mc- Gregor, Lovdal, Monrovia, Cromwell, Fortis, Braw Lass, Donator, Mistleton. The Favorite Stake, for three-year-olds and upward, one and a quarter miles — Marplot, Lady Hurst, Grady, Lovdal, The Fretter, Kapido, Monrovia, Fortis, Donator, Mistleton. SuDOT Slope Stake, for two-year-old fillies, five-eighths of a mile — The Echo, Algeana, Azor, Flush of Gold, Bee Bee, My Gypsy, Halifax, Purmajah, Flamote, Midlty, Electac, Enjoyment. The California Annnal Statce, tvo-year-olda, six furlongs— The Scott, Amador, Dreadnaught, San Tomas, My Gypsy, Bamboulia, Devereauz, Bathos, Sunillo, Brit. The Autumn Handicap, for two-year-olds, one mile — My Gypsy, Bogus Bill, Bamboulia, Devereaux, Bathos, Sunillo, Boyal Bengal. Shafter Selling Stake, for maiden two-year-olds, six fur* longs — Julietta, Aldeaua, Amador, Dreadnaught, The Bufi^oon, San Tomas, My Gypsy, Bogus Bill, Fairfax, Pur- mayah, Mandamus, Flamote, Sunillo, Candlelight, Dr, Beebe, Princess Zieka, Eoioyment. Flash Stake, for all ages, six furlongs — Marplot, Novia, McFarlane, Petal, Amasa, Midlove, Mt. McGregor, Socialist Bamboalia, Cerulea, February, Horatio, Soscol, Negligence, HohenzoUern. Ladies' Stake, one and one-sixteenth miles — Monrovia, Braw Lass, February, Jennie Eeid, Modwena, Bertha Mc. Eureka Speed Program. The anuual fair of the Ninth Agricultural District will be held at Eureka, Humboldt county, this year. There will be four days' mixed racing, commencing Wednesday, September 13ih, the program being as follows, and entries closing Satur- day, September 9th at 6 f. u : 1. Novelty Mile Dash — Six or more to enter, four or more to start; $20 for quarter; $30 for half; $40 for three-quarters; $60 for mile. Purse $150. 2. Trotting apd Pacing, 2:40 Class — Three in five; four or more to enter; three ot more to start. Purse $125, 3. Running Quarter and Repeat— Four or more to enter; three or more to start. Purse $60. 4. Trotting and Pacing, 2:30 Class, Mile Heals -Three in five; four or more to enter; three or more to start. Parse $150. 5. Running, Half Mile and Repeat— Fiye to enter; 'three or more to start. Purse $100. 6. Trotting and Pacing, 2:25 Class — Three in five; four or more to enter; three or more to start; Purse $160. 7. Bonning, Five-eighths Mile Dash — Five to enter. three or more to start. Purse $75. 8. Trotting and Pacing, Freefor-All — Three in five; four or more to enter; three or more to start. Purse $200. 9. Buggy Race, Owners to Drive — For horses that have never started in a race before the first of June, 1899. Mile and repeat. Race horses or horses that have been worked „n a track for a race barred. Purse $76. . The Dubuque Froeram. The greatest six- day program of harness events ever placed on one card will be starle at Dubuque, Iowa, by the Nutwood Driving Club on Monday next. The program given below is official : MONDAY. The Allison, 2;15 class trottera 83,000 The Henderson, three-year-old pacers 3,000 The Milwaukee, 2:12 class pacers 3,000 The Sampson, 2:40 class trotters _ 2,000 TUESDAY . The Horse Rev.ew, three-year-old trotters 820,000 , 3,000 3,000 500 The Maple Leaf, 2:20 class pacers... The Central, 2:12 class trotters , The Intant, two-year-old trottera.., WEDNESDAY. The Key City, 2:24 class trottera 85.000 The Shafter, 2:35 class pacers 2,000 The Commercial, 2:07-cla88 pacer 1,500 THURSDAY. The Special, Directly, Ananias, Frank Bogash, Planet 825,000 The Schley, 2:13 class trotters 2,500 The Governor, 2:10 class trotters 1,500 FRIDAY. The Dubnque, three year-old trottera 85,000 The Burlington, 2:10 class pacers 3,000 The Hawkeye, 2:28 class trotters i,ooo SATURDAY. The Iowa. 2:30 class trot'.ere 82,000 The Mississippi, 2:17 class pacers „ 2,50u The Nutwood, 2:20 class trotters 1,000 Among the California-bred horses entered in these races are Idolita, winner of the New England Futurity, by Monaco, Mary Celeste by Oro Wilkes, KatrinkaG. by Steinway, Ei- preso by Advertiser, Aggregate by Azmoor, Dr. Book by Mc. Kinney, Mowltza by Soudan, Secret by Secretary, Sid Dur- fee by Durfee, Harry Madison by James Madison, Kllen Madison by James Madison, Ellert by Stamboul, Jummye by Directum, Oaito by McKinnev, Dr. Leek by Sidney, Humboldt Maid by Waldstein, Jennie Mac by McKinney, You Bet by McKinney, Betonica by Azmoor, and Directly by Direct. ■» Trotters and Facers at Ferndale. Matt Zahner, the Bohnerville horseman is at the Fern- dale race track preparing a string of young horses for the races which will be held there next month. The track is said to be in excellent shape and the following horses and colts are all doing well : The sorrel two-year-old filly, Violet, owned by D-in East of Fortuna, and sired by Dudley 2:14, dam by Poscora Hay- ward 2 23i. The two-year-old bay gelding Derby, also the property of Mr. East, and also sired by Dudley 2:14, dam by Wald- stein 2:22^. C. A. Bartletl'd Hysteio, six years old, sired by Waldstein dam by Poscora Hayward 2:23^. Hystein's dam is also the dam of Brice McNeil 2:19^ and Sadie Moor 2:29^. Dan McGowan's Belle, a three-year-old, sired by Fitz Aymon 2:20, dam by Mustapha 2:23J, son of Guy Wilkes. W. Dinsmore'd California Maid, 2:35, by Waldstein 2:22^, dam Gertrude, by The Moor. J. Kerfoot's Nellie W., a three-year-old, by Wayland W., 2:12^, dam Nellie Q., bv Overland. McGilivray's General Don 2:32J, by Wayland W. 2:12J, dam Nellie Q., by Overland. Also Waldstein 2:22^, who holds the five-mile race record of the world. Waldsteln's sire was Director 2:17^^, and his dam Nellie W., was by Electioneer. In addition to Mr. Zahner's string, two other horses are being worked at the track, one of which is W. 6. Alford's grey stallion Gossip, who is in fine form, and working this year better than ever before. Gossip is a game animal and has a record of 2:26}. His sire is Gossiper 2:14} and his dam was a daughter of A. W. Bichmond, second dam Silver Threads, by The Moor. Gossip is coming right along and should knock several seconds from his record at fair time. The other animal is McGregor's Poscora Jr., who will probably try for the 2:40 purse. His sire is old Poscora Hayward 2:23}, dam a Copper Bottom mare. THE NEW ENGLAND FUTURITY. The HoUister Program. The San Benito Agricultural Association has issued the following speed program for which entries will close Septem- ber 23d: Trotting— 3:00 class, for district horses, $125; 2:40 class, $150; 2:30 class, $150; 2:20 class, $150; free-for-all, $2C0. Pacing— 2:30 class, $150; 2:20 class, $150; free-for-all, $300. Buggy horse race, troUing, free for all horses owned in San Benito county, $75. Kunniog— One*quarter mile and repeat, for saddle horses owned in San Benito county, sweepstakes, $5 entrance and added money. Half-mile dash, $75; one-third mile dash, $100; mile dash, $100; one and one-qu4 Geary St., San Francisco. Cal. Coinmnnications mnst be accompanied by the writers' name and r ddress, not necessarily for publication, bat as a private guarantee oi eood faith. the effect of this letter has already been shown, and exhibitors are busy in the Pavilion getting their booths in shape. As yet it is too early to give a descriptive idea of what the Pavilion will look like, but as every inch of floor space has been taken, and as the manage- ment demands that all exhibits shall be artistically mounted, there is ample assurance that the approaching fair will be one of the most attractive ever held in the State. San Franolsoo, Saturday, August 26, 1899. Dates Claimed. Golden Gate Agricallnral Association District, No. 1— Oakland, August -26th to September 2d. inclusive. Ninth District, Eureka. Humboldt Co , Sept. 11th to 16th. Slate Agricultural Society, September 4th to September 16th, inclusive. Stockton Driving Club, at Stockton. September 18th to 23d. inclusive. Ban Mateo and Santa Clara Agricultural Society, at San Jose. Septem- ber 25th to 30th, inclusive. Monterey AgrictUtaral Society, at Salinas, October 2d to 7th, inclusive. Lake and Mendocino Fair, at Ukiab, October 3d to 7th, Agricultural District No. 43, Hollister. October loth to Uth. Snsanville, Plumas Co. Fair. October 3d to 7th. Fresno Jo key Club, at Fresno, October 9th to 14th. Jnclasive. Agricultural District No. 23, Concord, Contra Costa Co., September 27th to 30th. inclusive. Agricultural District, No. 24— Tulare, October 16th to 2lBt. inclusive. Agricultural District, No. 6— Los Angeles, October 2lBt to 28th inclusive. Nevada State Fair, Reno, September 18th to 23d. Carson, Nevada, District Fair, September 25th to 30th. THE GKEATEST FAIR ever held in California will begin at Sacramento one week from Monday next under the auspices of the State Agricultural Society- This is no idle assertion, but is founded on the fact that there are more entries in all the departments a' both park and pavilion than were ever made before in the history of the organization. There has been a dis- play of earnest energy on the part of all the ofiicials of the society this year that has not before been witnessed, and a harmony exists which cannot help but result in a splendid fair. From all parts of the State come reports of more interest being manifested in the State's great exposition than in former years, with the statement by the country press that the attendance will be very large from each section. For the agriculturists and stock breeders of the State there have been provided special exhibits which cannot fail to be of great value. The silo which is to be built under the direct supervision of Professor D. T. Fowler of the State University, will in itself be one of the most instructive exhibits ever made in this State and will enable the dairymen and live stock breeders to learn the practical workings of this modern way of supplying stock with green feed. Prof. Fowler will have sufficient alfalfa and corn stalks on hand to fill this silo several times during the fair and will be present to explain the entire process to all inter- ested. There will be a creamery in actual operation during the entire two weeks of the fair, and this modern and profitable manner of handling milk direct from the cow will be shown and explained. There will be many other exhibits showing how science and invention have lent their aid to make the life of the farmer less laborious and his work more profitable. The exhibits of the differ- ent breeds of neat cattle, sheep, swine, etc., promise to be greater than ever, while the class of horses that will be shown for premiums or raced for purses will be equal to any ever collected at a State Exposition. Secretary Shields has issued a letter to exhibitors, calling attention to the fact that the State Fair will open on the 4th of September, and that a special program has been arranged for that night which will call out a large crowd. The letter states that in former years exhibits have not been properly mounted or in place on the opening day, as a consequence of which visitors to the Pavilion have been disappointed, and exhibitors have lost an opportunity to display their wares. The Board of Agriculture proposes to have a different state of affairs this year, and requires all exhibits to be in place whe 1 the doors of the Pavilion are thrown open a week froii next Monday. According to a Sacramento report THE GOLDEN GATE FAIR will open to-day at Oakland track with a program of six running races. If the excitement incident to the home coming of the First Regiment of California Volunteers does not prove so great that the minds of the people are entirely taken up therewith, a large attendance should be seen at the track across the bay. On Monday, however, the series of re- ceptions to the soldiers will be at an end and during the week of excellent racing which has been provided, the beautiful grounds of the California Jockey Club will .present very much the appearance of holidays during the regular racing season. There will be two harness and three running events each day, which will provide a program that will satisfy all lovers of high class speed contests. There are at least three hundred horses now at the Oakland track. The harness races have large entry lists and the overnight running purses will have good sized fields in nearly every instance. The program for to-day is as follows : First Race — For maiaen two-year-olds, purse $250, five furlongs. Second Race — For maiden three-year-olds and over, purse $2-50, $-50 to second and $2-5 to third, six furlongs. Third Race — For three-year-olds and over that have not started and won in 1899, purse $250, six furlongs. Fourth Race — For three-year olds and over, purse $250, one mile and a sixteenth. Fifth Race — For three-year-olds and upward, selling, purse $250, six furlongs. Sixlh Race — For three-year-olds and upward, purie $250, one mile. A GOOD OPPORTUNITY is offered some live horsemen to consign a carload or two of horses to the Splan & Newgass sale, which begins at Chicago Novem- ber 6th. Chicago is undoubtedly one of the best horse markets in the world. In fact it is the best, take it day in and day out through the year. High class road, work and carriage horses always bring good prices there. The highest priced team sold this year were knocked down tor nearly $10,000 in the Splan & Newgass sales- ring, and the average of sales there exceed those of any horse mart in America. We would like to see some en- terprising Californian make up a carload of high priced horses and ship them to Chicago to this November sale. We believe the profits would be large enough to make the trip a profitable one to all concerned. THE CALIFORNIA JOCEEY CLUB has an- nounced that the fall and winter meeting of 1899-1900 will begin at Oakland race track on Thursday, Septem- ber 21st next. This is some six weeks earlier than the season generally opens here. Secretary Milroy said this week: "We will be in readiness for our opening on September 2l3t, and there will be no dearth of horses. Caesar Young, Randall and others are seeing about shipping their strings West, and there will be quite a number of racers here by that time. The State Fair meeting closes at Sacramento on September 16tb, so that owners will have plenty of time to bring their horses to Oakland and rest them up before the start of our meeting." THE NEVADA STATE FAIR will be held at Reno during the week following the California State Fair at Sacramento. There is one of the best of tracks at Reno and the race meeting there is always a success financially and otherwise. A good lot of purses have been hung up for runners and harness horses full par- ticulars ot which will be found in our advertising columns to-day. Carson will ioUow Reno with a week's racing and Susanville, California, will follow Carson. The railroad company will make a reduced rate to all horsemen visiting the fair at Reno. A NEW PUBLICATION is the journal of Veterin- ary Science, the first number of which has reached our table. It is a monthly magazine, edited by R. Alexan- der Archibald, D. V. S., of this city, and under the bua- ineas management of F. J. Sinclair. The new journal is devoted to the "elevation and advancement of the veterinary profession" and the first number is a credit to both editor and manager. The article on "Anthrax" by Dr. Archibald is especially interesting and timely. The y:10 List for 1899. TROTTERS. Fred Kohl, blk h, 7, by Guy Wilkes 2 iis^i— Mystic, by Nutwood 2:lS?i im%, Gayton, b h, 7, by Allerton 2;C9Ji— Lucy Wilton, by Wilton 2.1tii 2:09% Copeland.brg, 8. by Del Mar 2:16Ji— Miss Copeland (p) 2:265,', by AlmontStar2:'2E54 .'.2:09'4 Surpol, s b. 6. by Electricity 2:17Ji-SaIly Benton, 4, 2;173i, by Bingen, b h, by May King— Young Miss, by Yonug Jim 2:0^ to 2:061^ Gen. Benton 2:10 The Abbot, b g, 6, by Chimes, 3. 2:305^-Nettie King, 4, 2:20K. by Mambrino King 2:08 to 2:071^ Tommy Britton, br h. 6. by Liberty Bell 2:263^— Keep- sake, by Pancoast 2:215^ 2:09;^ to 2:08Ji EUoree. ch m. 9, by Axtell. 3, 2:12— Flora McGregor, by Rolett McGregor 2:17% 2.-09ii, to 2:08>i PACER3. The Maid, b f, 4. by Hal Index (p) 2:20i4— Frankie, notraced 2:063i Edith W , eh m, 6. by Ben Lomond Jr. 2:27— Mountain Maid, by Martinet 2:0614 Wiltranby, g b, 7, by Jim Wilson- Blanche L., by Hambletonian Tranby 2:06% Eyelet, g m, 6. by Gambelta Wilkes 2:19ii,— Eye See, by Nutwood 2;183.i 2;07i4 Moih Miller, ro g, 5, by Alcantara 2:23— Dusty Miller 2:20J^, by Triceps iSSTH Bob Fitsimmoas, b c, 4, by Judge Norval— Prelissa, by The Prelate 2:073^ Hydrogen, b h, 9. by Nitrogen— Dora, s tb a Blue Bull 2:07% Nerva Patcben, ch f. 4, by Bourbon Patchen (p) 2:09— Laura P., (p) 2:n\,. by Wayne Wilson 2-:a\ 2.O8 Democracy, g h. 7, by Happy Partner— Sally Brass, by Florida_,2;0Si4 Fanny Dillard, b m, 5, by Hal Dillard (p) 2:04%— Ellen M., by B'ne Boy .2:0814 Kitty R., br m. 5, by Kermiss— Queen, by Chester 2:08i^ Baby Rnlh. b m, 6. by Tommy Wilkes (p) 2 :28K— Baby, by Port Leonard 2:34J^ 2 09 Conev, blk g, 4. by McKinney 2:lU:i— G-ace Kaiser, by Kaiser " 2:'28J^ 2-07ai Hontas Croobe. ch h, 7, by Bud Crookc (p) 2:1S>4— Polka, by Pocahontas Boy 2-09 Belle 1 oUey, b m, 7, by Richard Ryan 2:21-Claypool, by Ctit- ' tenden 2-09>i BiUv Andrews, b c, 4. by Bow Bells 2-19Ji— May Hudson by Gen Geo. H.Thomas 2-091^, Effie Powers, b m, 9, by Anderson Wilkes 2:2214— Fanny Powers by Regalia jl-MM No'Vin '-.. b h. 8. by Norval 2:14%— Congo, by Blackwood 2-31_ 2-09^ Wacderlrg Jew. b b. 6, by Don Plzarro (p) 3, 2:I4%— Alice ' Macey, by Macey (pi 2:-aM 2-0914 Harry O . blk g. 4, by Atlantic King (p) 2:09%— Lizzie Downing, by Hambletonian Downing _ 2-09'4 MaslDe. ch m, by William C P — bv Balsora '"" 2-( 9CI Sphinx S.. ch g. by sphinx 2 :20i^— Winnie 8., by Pasacas.. ..!!'" 2-09i2 Arbnteskan, b h. 5. by Arbutus— Modjeska 2:29i^. by Advance 2-09% Clipper, b g. by Diablo -JiOgi-:!- Celerity, by Ulster Chiet "2-09i;h Slavonic, g g. by King Wilbe> 2:2214— Miss Russell, by Pilot Jr"'2-I9?k Marion G , b m, by Rockdale tp) 2 ;29i-4— May Day, by Gen ,'. Hardee ,'.' 2-I0 Shade On. b h, by Shadelaod Onward 2:1814— Belle Kay 2-10 Searchlight, brh. 5, by DarkNight— Nora Mapes by Furor iMV, to 2-0314 Anaconda, bg, 6. by Knight 2:2-21^— Haggin Mare by Algona -AWA to 2-04M Lady of the Manor, ch m, by Mambrino King— Princess Chimes, by Chimes 2:07% to 2-Olli Hal B.. b h, 6. by Hal DiUard (p) 2:04%-ElIen M '* by Blue Boy _ 2.-09l< to 2:04U Ananias, br h. 6. by Patron 2:14i.i—Annie W. 2:20 bv Almont Jr. 2:29 2:Qmi to 2:05 Ace. b h, 7. by Delmarch 2:lli<;-Lady Alice, by Capoul 2:2S _ 2;09i^ to 2:05i4 Miss Lo an. b m, 7, by Gen. Logan 2 :23%— Birdie by Firetail ^ 2:07"A to 2:06K Arlington, b h. 11. by Ahce Wilkes 2 :15-Maggie D by Dave Bill Jr 2K1S to 2fl7i4 William Mc. blk g. 5, by Alcymont— Ella Mc. by De Jamette (p) 2:17 2:09% to 2:071i Argetta. ch m, 6, by Greystone— Argosa, by Hambrino 2:21Ji 2:08% to 2:0814 Ne-w 2:30 Performers. The following new 2:30 performers made records at the P. C. T. H. B. A. meeting at Santa Rosa: T30TTEaS. Lottie, b m. by San Diego 2:16J< Sybil S., bm. bv Hambietonlan Wilkea_ 2:16?-' Lottie Parks, b m. by Cupid 2:18% Hazel Y., blk m, by Secretary 2:17 Pysche, bh m, by Cupid „ ..2:1714 Listerine, b m, by Athadun 2;17y Eleanor Ann, b m, by Illustrions 2:19 Tickets, b g, by Conductor „ 2:20y Miss Barnabee, b m (3), by McKinney „ 2:21%* Precita, b m, by Paolo 2:26 Eula Mac, b f (2), by McKinney „ 2:27iA PACEES. Clipper, b g, by Diablo 2:09% Kelly Briggs, br c, by Bayswater Wilkes „ 2:10>< Daedalion. brc, by Diablo ,_ 2:11 Wild Nulling, br h, by Wildnut .'.".'..'.'.12:13 Myrtha Whips, br m, by Whips _ 2-16% Echora Wilkes, b m, by Nutwood Wilkes ..2:18}/ Guv Cara, br m, by Guy Wilkes 2:18^ Gatr Topsail, ch s. by Diablo 2-19 N L. B., ch c (2), by Diablo 2:21i^ Rey del Diablo, ch c (2), by Diablo 2:23% Reduced Records. The following horses reduced their records at Santa Boss dnring the meeting : TRoiTEES. Addison, blk h, by James Madison .-; from 2:18% to 2:lli/ lora, b m, by Ira „ from 2:14 to 2;ll4 Neeretta, blk m. by Neemnt _ from 2:16*4 to 2:12% Iran Alto, b s, by Palo Alto torn 2:lS?i to 2:13% Myrtle, b m, by Anteeo from 2;19;^ to 2;13>i Clay S., b s. by Grover Clay : from 2:14 to 2:13% Maud, rn m, bv Anteeo Jr _ftom 2:25 to 2:17Ji PACERS. Don, b K, by Falrose ftom 2;15 to 2:10% Beeehwood, blk m. by Silkwood from 2:14 to 2:10i,(j Arthur W , b s, by Wayland W , from 2:I5K to 2:11}^ Fanny Putnan. b m, by Christmas from 2:15% to 2:14 Cherokee Prince, ch s, by Dexter Prince from 222}^ to 2:18 AuQnsT 26, 1899] ^ij9 ^veebsv d*th ^0vt»tn officials declare that after sounding the senti- ments of Grand Circuit horsemen on the subject of the meet- ing they regard the outlook as decidedly flattering. One of the best races of the week at Santa Kosa was the 2:27 trot which took place on Tuesday and was won by Sibyl S , by Hambletonian Wilkes, out of Bertha, by Carr's Mambrino. Sibyl 8. trotted a game race as her positions in the summary show, she being 4-3-2 in first, second and third heat respectively, made a dead heat with Lottie Parks in the fourth, and won the next three. Her record is now 2:16|, which was the time of the dead heat. Sibyl S. is a good loosing mare and has speed enough to get a still lower mark, and no gamer animal ever scored for the word on any track. Two extra races have been added to the speed program of the State Fair — a $500 free-for-all, double teams, pacers and trotters, mile heats, two in three; the entrance fee to be 5 per cent., 5 per cent, from winners, and the purae to be divided 60. 30 and 10 per cent. The second race, a $300 purse, for single roads ers, to be driven by owners, mile heats, best two in three. The owner may choose a sulky or a four-wheeled vehicle. Terms, 5 per cent, to enter, 5 per cent, from win- ners; purses to be divided 60, 30 and 10 per cent. Entries will close September 1st, and horses ara to be eligible in the 2:22 class. Another very strong attraction has been added to the excellent program of the Empire City Trotting Clab's Sep- tember meeting. After much effort Secretary Toman has arranged for a race between the great pacers. Star Pointer 1:59}, John R. Gentry 2:00J, Joe Patcben 2:01}, Searchlight 2:03} and any others that may desire to come in, as the event is open to all candidates at this style of going. The purse for which these celebrities will do battle is $4000, and the division will be 66, 25 and 15 per cent. The race will be best two in three, a guarantee that every heat will be a race from start to finish. The date on which these notables will come together is Wednesday, September 6lh, and as it will be their first and only meeting this year, the result will no doubt constitute the most memorable event of a brilliant season on the trotting turf. The American stallion Col. Kuser recently lowered the Europesn trotting record of 2:10^, and in doing so defeated probably the strongest field of harness horses ever seen out- side of this country. The race took place at Vienna, and the beaten horses included Que Allen 2:09|, bv Champion Medium; Athanio 2:10. by Junio; Cut Glass 2:10}, by On- ward, and Legene 2:12^, by Mountain Prince. This per- formance is nearly a second faster than Col. Kuser's Ameri- can record, made at Boston in 1895. The new champion of Europe is a brown stallion, nine years old, by Stranger, the son of Goldsmith Maid 2:14, and his dam is Inez, by Jay Gould 2:215. He was bred by Henry N. Smith, at the Fashion Stud Farm, Trenton, N, J. and was named in honor of a well-known horse fancier of that city. M. Victor Sil- berer, editor of the Vienna Sport Zsitnng, now owns the crack stallion. Col. Kuser is bred very much |like Boodle 2:12J, who is by Stranger out of a mare by Jay Gould. Nkeretta, Geo. W. Ford's black mare by Neernut that won the 2:16 trot at Santa Ko^a, is four years old. She took a record of 2:1 6| at Santa Rosa last year in a race won by Mamie Riley, Neeretta winning the second beat, finishing second twice and third once, beating Pfccebe Childers, Dolly D., Bertha R., Dos Minutes and Aggregate. She started twice at Oakland previous to the Santa Rosa meeting, but was outside the money. Neeretta was worked in hopples last year as she wanted to pace. She was driven on the road during the winter, but got sick and was turned out. She was taken up in June, jogged on the road again, and on the 11th of July was hitched to a sulky for the first time this year, and driven a mile in 2:36, showing that she had plenty of speed by stepping the last quarter of this mile in less than 33 seconds. She had just five weeks' work prior to starting in her race at Santa Rosa last week. Mr. Ford thought that 2:14 would be speed enough to win the race, and was surprised, after Neeretta had won the first beat in 2:13^, to see her beaten only a neck by Addison the next heat in 2:11}, eapecially as she was sent away at least three good lengths behind that horse. Ed Lafi^ertv, who drove Addison, thought he bad the mare beaten then, thinking she was short of work, but she came back like a fresh horse and beat him in 2:12}. Neeretta is one of the greatest prospects on this Coast, and two heats below 2:1 0 in a race would not surprise her admirers, who believe she is capable of it whenever she is in shape and strikes a good track. Neeretta was sired by Neernut 2:12}, son of Albert W. 2:20 and Clyte II., by Nut- wood. Her dam is Bess, by Nuiford 2:16. who was by Abbotteford 2:19J, out of Annie Nutwood, by Nutwood. The second dam of Neeretta was Fanny, by Sierra Nevada, a son of Sultan and a mare by Abbotsford. Neeretta is thus inbred to Nutwood and her dam was inbred to Abbottsford. AucTOBT 26, 1899] CP^x; ^veei^ev ano ^ptntxtncai. 139 Golden Gate Fair Association, District No. 1. ANNUAL FAIR OF 1899. SATURDAY, AUG. 26, TO SATURDAY SEPT. 2, INCL To Be Held at the Oakland Track, Emeryville. Five or More Races !Each Day, Sunning', Trotting' and Facinsr* -^^_ $20,000 IN PURSES-^>- $5000 IN PREMIUMS to Be Given for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Etc. Two Grand Parades of All the Stock on Exhibition Will Be Made During the Week BERKELEY CARS GO DIRECT TO THE TRACK. ADMISSION $1.00 W. M. KENT, President. JOS. I. DIMOND, Secretary. Stockton Driving Club SECOND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT FAIR, STOCKTON, CAL NO. l-2;20 GLASS (RACING MILE HEATS, 3 IN S) ADDITIONAL PURSES FOR TROTTERS (ENTKIJES CLOSE SEPT. 5TH) $1000 I NO. 2-2:13 GLASS $1000 THE FOLLOWING RUNNING STAKES WILL CLOSE SEPT. 5, 1899. For Two-Year-OIds. NO. 1— »150. Maiden one half Mile. Entrance S5 to accompany nominations; 310 forfeit for colts not declared out by 4 p. m. of day preceding race, of which $25 to second and 810 to third. For Three-Year-Olds and Over. JHO. 3—8300. 7-8 Mile Handicap. Entrance SIO to accompany nominalions: SIO forfeit for colts not declared ont by i p. m. of day preceding; race, of wnlch S25 to second and SIO to third. For Three-Year-Olds and Over. NO. 3 — S200 1 Mile Handicap, Enirance 810 lo accompany nominations; $10 forfeit for colls not declared oat by 1 p. m. cf day preceding race, of which 825 to second and SIO to third. • For Three-Year-Olds and Over. NO. 4— S500. Gas Citv Stake. 1 Mile Handicap. Entrance SIO to accompany nominations; 825 addiiional for colls not declared by 4 p. M. of day preceding race, of which 8100 to second and 850 to third. Weights to be announced 4 f, m. day preceding race. ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1899. FREE ENTRANCE IN OVERNIGHT PURSES. FOR CONDITIONS SEE ENTRY BLANKS. 12 ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT EVENTS GEO. E. CATTS, President. Address all Communications to the Secretary. J. "W. WILLY, Secretary, Box 292, Stockton, Gal Monterey Agricultural Associatioo, District No. 7 ooo^oi^e: AT SALINAS CITY, GAL S33 TO ■7TH inXTOljXJSI^V Entries Close September 2, 1899. PURSES FOR TROTTERS. No. No. No. No. No. 1— 2:30 Class 2—2:22 Class 3—2:19 Class 4-2:15 Class 5— Free for all PURSE $30O No. 6-2:30 Class 400 No. 7-2:24 Class 400 No. 8-2:18 Class 500 No. 9-2:15 Class 600 No. lO-Free for All (Races, mile heats, 3 in 5) PURSES FOR PACERS. PCKSE $300 400 400 500 600 CONDITIONS Entries to close September 2, 1899. when horses are to named. Entrance, five per cent, and is dne when tbe ent y is made and must be paid before the race. Parees will be aivided into four moneys— 50, 2o, 15 and 10 per cent. Five per cent of the amount of the purse will be deducted from each money won, Tbe right is reserved to declare off, any or all of these slakes not filling satisfactorily to the Board of DirectotB. Tbe Board of Directors reserves the right to declare two starters a walk-over. When only two horses start they may contest lor the entrance money paid in, to be divided tw o-ihirds to the first and one-lhlrd to the second. The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the hour or date of any race, and the right i^ reserved to declare off or postpone any or all races on account of the weather or other sufficient cause. The Board of Directors reserves the right to start any beat after the fourth score regardless of the position of the horses. A horpe distancing tbe field shall only be entitled to first and fourih moneys, but in no other case will a horse be entitled to more than one money. Etilrles not declared out at 5 p. m on the day preceding the race shall be required to start, and declarations musi be made in writing and made at the office of the Secretary at the track. When there in more than one entry to any purse by one person or In one Interest, the horse to be started must be named by 5 n'clock p. m. ou the day prtceeriing the rsce. Trotting and Paciiigcolors mast be named by b o'clock r. m, on the day preceding the race and most be worn upon the truck. Col rs will be regisierel in tbe order In which they are received. Condillooal entries will be treated i he same an reRul-r entries, and nominators held under the rules Any race that m-y bcftarted and unfiol'ind on the lust day of the meeting may be declared ended and mon y divided according to rank ol horses In the summary. Oiherwise than la spet-ificd In these coodilions. National Tro.tins AMocIatlon rules are to govern. RUNNING RACES EACH DAY TO BE MADE UP OVER NIGHT Address all Communications to the Secretary. J. D. CARR, President^ JOHN J. KEI.LY, Secretary, Salinas City, Cal []^p^ Entry Blanks for all of above races can be had at office of Beeedee aio) Spoetsman. 110 ffi^e ^veeitev (Wtir §pixvt»m(m* [AnocBT 26, 1899 THE FARM. Cost and WelBit of Fowls. Id a paper frepared for the Board of Trade of DeoYer, Col., we find a carious tabla of the quality of the various breeds of poultry, and while it may not be strictly accurate in all points, it is near enoueh correct for all prac- tical uses, and contains some information which may be of value to those who are think- ing of going into the poultry hnsiness. The heaviest fowls are the Brahma, at 12 pounds for the male and 9i pounds for the hen; Bufl Cochin and Partridge Cochin stand next; at 11 pounds for male and 8J pounds for hen. Then the Black Langahans at 10 and 7 pounds. All these require 12 months to reach maturity. The White and the Barred Plymouth Eock are 9.1 pounds for male and 7J for hen, mature in 10 months, and the cost of raising all the above to maturity is put at 75 cents, and the cost of keeping a year at 90 cents. The Cornish Indian Games cost the same to feed, and in 10 months reach maturity, with the male weighing 9 pounds and the hen 6^ pounds. The Silver Laced and the White Wvan- dottes weigh at maturity 8* and 6} pounds, male and female; the Houdans 7J and 5 pounds, and K. B. B. Games the same, and Black Spanish 7 and 6 pounds, with Black Minorcas 8 and 6J pounds. It costs 70 cents to raise each of these to maturity, though the Games mature in eight months, the Minorcas and Spanish in 9 months, and the Wyan- dottee and Houdans require 10 months. It coaU 90 cents a year to feed the Houdans, 80 cents for the Wyandottes, Games, Spanish and Minorca fowl; the Polish mature at 7 months old, weighing 5} pounds for male and 3J for hens. It costs but 50 cents to bring them to that weight, and 75 cents to year to feed them. The Dorkings weigh 6J and 5J pounds for male and female, require nine months' time and 65 cents worth of food to mature them, and eat 75 cents worth in a year. The Dom- iniques are one pound lighter to each bird, maturing in seven months at a cost of 60 cents. The white and brown Leghorns reach the weight of five pound male and four pound hen in seven months, at a cost of 40 cents, but it requires 75 cents worth of food to keep them. What are called common fowls, weigh only 4i pounds for male and 3 J for female, mature in nine months at a coat of 50 cents, bat eat 75 cents worth a year after that. As regards laying qualities Ihev class the two Leghorns at the head, with 200 eggs a year, Hamburgs and Minorcas next with 180 eggs. The Rocks and Wyandottes are set down for 175 eggs, and the Houdans, Dom- iniques, B. B. B. Games, Black Spanish and Polish for 180. Brahmas, Laogshans and common hens at 150, Buff Cochins at 140, Indian Games 130. while Partridge Cochins and Dorkings are credited with only 120 eggs a year per hen. We do not know the source from which these figures are derived, but while certain flocks of either of these breeds might do better or worse than the figures given, they are nearly in accord with popular opinion. The figures on the weight of their eggs are also nearly correct, the egga being from mature fowl. The average number of eggs in a pound from Brahma hens is seven, but Black Span- ish are nearly as large with 7*; Buff Cochins and Langshans give eight eg^s to the pound; Partridge Cochins and the two Plymouth Rocks 8J; the two Wyandottes, Indian Games, Houdans, Dorkiogg and Minorcas 9; Dom- iniques, B. B. Games and two Leghorns 10; Polish and common hens 11, and the Ham- burgs 12 eggs to the pound. The Brahmas, Langshans, Rocks, Domi- miques, B. B. Games, Leghorns and Minor- cas are classed as hardy; Indian Games, Ham- burgs, Dorkings and Polish as tender, and the others as average. The Dorkings, Domini- niques, E. B. Games and Polish will not stand confinement. The two Cochin breeds are marked as poor foragers, while the two Leghorns are fine, and the others fair or good. Brabmes and Partridge Cochins are given the reputation of heavy sitters and clumsy mothers while x.3D-sitters, Leghorns, Spanish, Polish '. >' Dorcas are bad or poor mothers. The BaS Cochins and non sitters are pat dowfl as having flesh poor in grain and quality. In ducks the Pekin and Rouen weigh 7J pounds for male, six for duck. The Pekin matures in nine months at the cost of $1, and the Rouen in twelve months at a cost of 11.10. It costs $1 a year to keep either, but the Pekin lays 120 eggs, eight to the pound, and the Rouen 100 eggs, six to the pound. The common duck weighs four pounds to the male and 3J to the duck; matures in six months at a cost of 75 cents, and eats as much as the larger ducks in a year, but gives only 90 eggs, nine to the pound. The Toulouse goose weighs IS pounds and the gander 22 pounds. They are not mature until three years old, when they will have cost $2 for food. They lay 30 eggs a year, 3J to the pound. The Embden eggs are smaller, the gander weighing 18 and the goose 15 pounds at 30 months old. Food to that time 11.75. They lay 20 eggs. Si to the pound. The common goose only weighs 10 pounds for male and 7 for females, and are mature at a year old, at a cost of J1.25. Thej lay 20 eggs a year, 4 . to the pound. After matur- ity it costs $150 a year to feed either breed. The Bronze turkey is the heaviest among our domestic poultry, male weighing 28 pounds and hen 18 They mature at two years old at a cost of $2, and eat $1.20 worth of food in a year afterward, lay bO eggs, 6 to the pound in a year, while the common turkey weighing 12 pounds for male and 10 for hen at a year old has eaten $1 20 worth of food and will want $1 worth a year afterward to lay 50 eggs, 7 to the pound. American Beef Can Oompete "With and fed to swine they make excellent pork. Cheap feeds make the best pork, as they pro- duce lean meat. Any in the World. Confinement in pens makes the pig indolent and has a tendency to increase fat. With plenty of exercise their muscles develop and this muscular part is the lean part. Reduce the fat, increase the lean and if your pigs are kept all their lives in pasture, with skim milk, bran and corn meal, you- will not only produce the best kind of lean meat, but produce it on the gain side of the ledger. — Swineherd. The supposition that common fowls are hardier than pure breeds is not borne out by facte. Those who hatch chicks of the com- mon kind lose a large number of them, only the strongest surviving, and each year they are more and more inbred. The pure breeds suffer from being pampered by their owners in many instances, in which case they do not compare favorably with common fowls; but common fowls are of Utile value compared with the pure breeds, which have been fonnd to be more profitable in every respect. "ALPHA-DE LAVAL" CREAM SEPARATORS. There seems to be a solid basis for the ad- vance in the price of hogs. While the pro- duction of meats has increased to some extent, the export has increased far more, showing that there is a very brisk, strong demand for hog products the world over, says Wallace's Farmer. The export clearances, for example, of pork week before last were 787,000 pounds as compared with 680,000 pounds the corre- sponding week last year. There is an in- crease of 3.000.000 pounds in bacon, of 8,000,- 000 pounds in lard, and the total product ex ported during the same week was 29,522,000 pounds as against 18,243.000 pounds a year ago. It is this that is putting the money in hogs and causing a splendid feeling all over the hog growing country. We are glad to see it. There has been less advance in the price of hogs and hog products in the last two years than in any other product of the farm. Naturally so, because hog products are less perishable and can be stored with greater safety; hence, duri&g the dull times an in- creasing supply on hand. The world is get- ting hungry for our pork now and in this part of the country, where it can he grown cheaper than in any other, farmers will receive for the next year or two some handsome profits from that branch of the farm. Every five cents advance now means that much added to the clear profit. When pork gets to |2 75, live weight, on the farm, it is very near the cost of production on a few of the best managed farms when corn is 20 cents; and under the cost on the poorest managed. When it gets to 3 cents on the farm, the good farmer may expect a little profit; when it gets to 3.50 cents there is good money in it; and when 4 cents is reached, as now, the farmer smiles unless the cholera cleans him out, and when this occurs he simply picks his flint and tries again. This advance in price means a great deal to the breeders who have not been feeling very jubilant of late. American beef can compete with any that is found on the English maiket," said J. W. Curry, of Liverpool, agent for Swift & Co. in England, when speaking of the growth of his business, recently. "Live bsef from this country arrives at Brinkenhead, where the government requires that it shall be slaughtered within a given number of days under inspec- tion. So perfect are the facilities for transport- ing live cattle across the Atlantic that Ameri- can beef actually arrives in better condition than that from Ireland. The damage from bruising on the long voyage is comparatively nothing. "The loss on shipments of live cattle from Argentine and New Zealand, on the other hand, is enormous and practically puts those countries out of competition. Storms are encountered in the tropics that overcome the stock, no matter how carefully they are penned and cared for. Then the beef from those countries is inferior to that of American corn-fed cattle. South American cattle are raised on grass and alfalfa and are much poorer. "Only one kind of beef commands a higher price per pound in England than prime American, and that comes from Scotland. The finest bred cattle are raised there, and Scotch runts, as they are called, bring the highest pirce. An Eoglisb butcher will pay more, of course, for an Irish bullock or a heifer, because he can drive it to his own slaughter house, instead of having to kill at Brinkenhead, as he must an American animal. "American chilled beef is destined to sup- plant others to a large degree. It has taken fifteen years to establish iU reputation, and still there is considerable prejudice among the working classes. It is associatec' by the consumer oftentid es, with frozsn beef, which is of inferior quality and comes from Argentine, New Zsaland and Australia. The demand is for beef killed in England under the eyes of the inspectors. The number of live cattle unloaded at Brink- head is falling off every year and the quantity of chilled betf consumed is growing. The tide has turned in favor of the American packing companies doing their work on this side. All the leading hotels use American chilled betf, but even now they would scarcely put up a sign announcing that fact to their guests. Great care is now being taken to have the beef in perfect condition when it reaches the retailers, and they insist on it be- ing sold for what it is. Signs are now seen in the stores, 'Prime American Beef Sold Here." Dissembling and misrepresentation are declining. "The Englishman who hangs his beef in the "keep" for days to ripen is dull to under- stand that beef brought across in refrigerator steamers is not injured by this interval be- tween killing and consuming. "All that American chilled beef needs is a p 3 OllOa '?{W ^^Ifk fair trial. I arranged some months ago with UUUVl v/JJ.t5o JLUl kjdltJt a number of stores which I formerly owned De Laval Alpha "Baby" Cream Separators were first and have ever been kept best and cheapest. They are guaranteed su- periortoali imitations and inti-ingements. Endorsed by all authorities. More than loO.OOO in use. Sales ten to one of all others combined. All styles and sizes— S50.-toS225.- Save S5.- to SIO.- per cow per year over any setting system, and S3.- to So.- per cow per year over any imitating separator. New and improved ma- chines tor 1899. Send for new Catalogue containing a fund of up-to-date dairy information. THE DE LAVAL SEPARATOR GO. Randolph & Canal S"^ CHICAGO. 74 CoRTiANDT Street, NEW VOBK Trolters at AEtloi StMlarl Brel I will sell at auction at Agricoltural Park, Sacra* mento, on Taeeday, September 12th, the following animals: Tpnnysonlan, black Btallion (7) by Electricity, dam ^wift bv Sidney. Swift, mare (9) by Sidney, dam Bay View Maid (dam of May Wilkes 2:-22^) by Gen. Benton. Amity, mare (7) by (iuy Wilkes, dam by Prompter, second dnm Old Dibbie. thoroaehbred. ! Mare (4) by Kaight. dam by Price's Wilkes (son of I Gay Wii&BB), .second dam Addie Whipple by Specu- lation, third dam Ladv Livingston by Gen. Taylor. I Mare (4) by Batti Sherif 24412 (he by Com. Bel- ( mont), out of Swift by -idney. Mare (41 by Abbot (he by Caliban) out ol mare by I Locomo'ive, second flam by Gen. Taylor. Mare (4) by fiichard's Elector, dam Amity by Guy I Wilbes. All the above will be sold without reserve. C. TT. 'WEI.BT. Many people do not appreciate the valae of milk for the hens. I do not know of any one thiog tbat will tend to make the hens lay quicker than a daily ration of milk, either eweet, soar or buttermilk. It is really anr- prising the quantity that a flock will dispose of. I have seen a fljck of forty hens use up three or four quarts of milk at a single drink- ing. If placed before them in good, clean dishes, it will always be in order. I do not know that I would recommend it in the place of water; it would be preferable to keep them supplied with both. If the hens are given milk as a regular diet, it will pay in the in- creased number of egga. — C. P. R. to place my product before my old customers. 1 I have a letter from one of them saying if , that beef was really American prime beef he , did net want any other kind hereafter. All his customers pronounced it superior to what they had been buying. 15 -HEAD -15 01 firBt-clasa horses are offered for sale. Among them are two well matched teams— the finest in the city ; also aev- * I eral fast trotters and pacers, suitable for There are breeds which claim to be the training or fast road work. There are bacon or lean aieat hog. They are coarse in among the lot some excellent coupe horses, a.l their parts, long maturing, unsightly in also horses adapted for ph3'6icians use. appearance and when once reared are gener- These horses are all well broken and ally discarded. ; reliable. They will be sold at reasonable If you have lots of money and wish to try prices, and may be seen at the the experiment procure a pair of Tamwortb j pigs, grow and breed them and then compare [)£){ J£|j pH||j(J£ J^^f gJUgLE. the onapriog beside the fine, improved Berk ; shire. The exppriment may be costly, but not long, and you will be satisfied tbat for profit the Berkshire has no superior; has been perfected to meet the requirements of all people in all climates. To make lean meat, the cheap foods, which are eo beneficial to health and natural to swine, should be supplied. In summer allow them good pasture, feed weeds, vegetables, etc. An acre of sweet corn fed to hogs green will go a lojg way in making lean meat. Weeds should not go to seed, and if palled 1509 Grove Street near Baker St., San Francisco. Gocoanut Oil Cake. THE BEST FEED FOR STOCK, CHICKENS AND PIQS. For sale in lots to snit by EL DORADO LINSEED OIL WORKS CO- 208 California St., San Francisco, Cal. August 26, 1899] fB%« ^veeitsv m^ §pmi»nt' SPEED PROGRAMME ^^^ No. No, >o. No. No, No. No. No, First Day-September 18. - l—T rat tins *"fl PaciiiEr; 2: 10 class; purge, S J lO; Da rict. Mile aod repeat. 3— Kanniue; purge, SlOO: Maidens; Di^trii t. .-jis furlongs. 3— Kunnlne; purse SlOO: District. Three furlones. 4— KuuniDg; purse. S125; three pounds below the fcale. Six furlongs. SECOND DAY— SEPTEMBER 19. 1— Trotting or Paclngr; 2:35 class; purse, S300. Mile and repeat. 3— Funnine; purse, SlOO. Half mile 3— Kuoniiig; two-year-olds, purse, SITS. Five furlongs. 4 — Euuning; for three-year-olds and upwards; pur*ie, 8100. Six inilongs. THIRD Day-September 20. 55-57-59-61 First Street, S. F. Tklefeonb Main 199. Mile and repeat. No. 1— Trotting and Pacing; 2:3U class; J>i8trlct: parse, $300. No. 2— Running: l-ady riders: purse, S150. One mile. No. 3~KanniDg; District; purse, S140. Sis furlongs. No. 4-Pur8e, SSIOO. Ejpve a furlongs. FOURTH Day-September 21. No. 1— Trotting or Pacing: 2:23 class: purse S300. Mile and repeat. No. 3-Ri'nning; puree, SLOO. For District horses that have staited and not won at thli meeting. Fi>'it and a bait furlongs- No. 3-Kunning: purge, S140; teii pounds below the ecale. One and one-elgfath miles. No. 4— Running; purse. 8100. SitfurlongS. FIFTH Day-September 22. No. 1 — "Punning; District: purse, 8100. Five furlongs. No. 2— Running: pur^e, »135; a winner at tbis meeting to carry seven poundsextra; any second to carry four pounds extra; ten pounds below tbe scale. O.ie mile. No 3— Running; purse, 8110; District; for three-year-olds. One and one-sixteenlh miles. No. 4— Running; purse, 8100; DL=trict. Three and one-half forlongs. SIXTH Day-September 22. No. l-Trotiing and Pacing; purse. 8300; free for all. Mile and repeat. No. 2— Trotting and Pacing; parse, 850. One mile dash- For district bug?y horssa that have never been traiuea on a tract, owners to drive. Entrance free. Entries to close with Secretary at the track at 6 p m riay before the race. No. 3— Runiting; purge, SiOO; for two-year-olds; winner of the other two year race to cirry five ponrds extra. :^ix lurlongs. No. 4— Running; Consolation; purse, 8120. For all botse that have Started and not won at tbis meeting, divided as foLows; dorse first at quarter, 10 per cent; at half, 20 per cent; at three-quarters, 30 per cent: at mile. 40 per ctnt of purse. No. 5— Running: purse, . For named horses. Entries close attract Saturday at U o'clock DISTRICT COMPRISES STATE OF NEVADA, MONO. ALPINE, INYO, SIERRA. LASSEN, MODOC AND PLUHAS COUNTIES (California) AND LAKE COUNTY (Oregon). CONDITIONS Five to enter, three to start. Entrance in running races 5 per cent ol purse, and 5 per cent deducted from first money. Entrance 10 per cent of purse in irottinc and paciog races. Entrance to trotting and pacing races clos & with the Secretary =eptemher lOth. Eatrance to rannlng race-i prisitively closes at 5 p. m. at track day before the race Entries must state name. aee. color, sex and pedigree of horse, with raciDE colors of owner. All sul^s itme races will be posted on Judge-^' stand, and entries cloie at 11 a m. day of race AH running purses divided— 70, 20 and 10 per cent. Trotting purses (jivided— 60, 30 and 10 per cent. Entrance fee mnsi t>e paid to Secretary before a horee Is allowed lo start. National Trottiog Rules and California S'ate Agricaltural Rnlea to govern. Right to ose starting machine is re-erved. Purses not fillf^d satisfactorily to the Board of Directors may be declared off. The Board of Directors reserve tbe right to change the hour or date of any race. ^j^^For Catalogues and Other Information, address Secretary, Reno, Nevada, I.EM ALLEN. Pres. LOUIS BEVIER, Sec'y. The Chicago Hofse Maiket IS AS GOOD AS ANY IN THE WORLD. ^^OUR NEXT SALE^E— Will Begin November 6th, 1899. SEND US A CONSIGNMENT. 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KEXNEY, Bikeman, 531 Valencia St., near 16th The largest and best located sales pavilion on the Pacific Coast I OGcidentai Horse Exchange 731 HOWARD STREET, Near Third San Francisco. Having fitted np the above plflce especially for the sale of harness horses, vehicles, harness, etc., it will afford me pleasure to correspond wiih owners regarding the Auction Sales which I shall hold at this place EVERY TUESDAY at 11 a. ra Arrangements can be made for special sales of standard bred trotting stock, thoroughbreds, etc. My turf library is the largest on this Coast, hence lam prepared to compile catalogues satisfactorily to my pauons. I take pleasure in referring to any and all for whom I have sold horses durine the past two years. ATM. G. I.AYNG, Live Stock Auctioneer. Telephone Main 5179. Absorbine, Jr., Will remove the soreness from a ^^BUNION And gradually absorb tJje bunch. Also unequalled in removing any bunch or bruise. Pleasant to use, nicely perfumed. $1.00 per bottle, by mail. MiNTJFACTCEED BY W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F., SPRINGFIEI,D - - MASS. SMITHS CASH STORE No. 25-27 Market Street, S, F. California State Fair 1899. SACRAMENTO, SEPT. 4 to 16 inc. DOUBLE TEAM RACE The California Stale Agrienltural Society offerB a purse of ?500 for a double team race as follows : PURSE $500, FREE FOR ALL DOUBLE TEAMS (Pacers and trotters, mile heats, 2 in 3). Five percent, to enter and five per cent additional from money winners Purse to be divided-60 per cent, to first team. 30 per cent tocecondand IC per cent, to third. Eotri-eto close with tbe cecretarv of the Socety, September 1. 1839 Race to take place during the State Fair on a dty to be hereafter fixed by ttie Board of Directors. To fill to the satis- taction of the Board. A. B. SPRECKELS, Pres. PETER J. SHIELDS, Sec'y. Bide will he received by the State Agricultural Society for the belliag privileges, the program privi- leges and State Fair Daily for the Slate Fair of 1899, at the Secretary's ofQce, in Sacramento, at any lime before Saturday, August 19, 1S99, at 12 o'clock M. Bids for the betting privilege are to be as a whole. BookmaklQ? and auction sy^t^^ms will be required for each day's racing, and two Paris Mutual boxes must be operated on each of Puch days. The bidder's percentage on both the auction and Paris ilntual not to ex ceed 5 per cent. A cenified cneck coveriog 25 per cent, of the amount oflered must accompany each Did. Re- mainder payable September 2, 1899. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. A. B. SPRECKELS, Pres. PETER J. SHIELDS, Sec'y. For Sale or Will Buy CROSS - COUNTRY AND STEEPLECHASE HORSES SADDLE HORSES POLO PONIES AND THOROUGHBREDS Win lease or train thorougbbreds for races or any kind of horse proposition considered. In writing state terms, breeding and conditions fully to avoid delay. References, any firsi-class horseman. Address I. E. LINNELL, 2003 H Street, Sacramento. FOR SALE. Pair of Well Matched Pacers with Team Record of 3:19. Standard bred, and can show a mile faster than their record. Perfectly gentle and an ideal road team. Also a standard a-'d registered geldiUE with record of 2:2ii\i Can trot in 2:16 Magnificent roadster. Apply at tliis Oflace. American Trotting Register PUBLICATIONS. THE YEAR BOOK Vol. XIV, 1898, single copies, postpaid ?3.00 Vol. XIV, 1898, 10 or more copies, each, f. o. h _ 2.50 This great work will he ready for delivery March 15, 1899. 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Tackle 538 -MARKET STREET, S. F. Do You Wish to Vfxa. at the Traps? SELBY TRAP LOADS .^.sls. "STovix^ X3eAlex>. Al-ways Reliable Never Pits Barrels SAFE! STRONG! CLEAN! QUICK! otto Feudner broke 116 Blue Eocka straight .with Schultze Powder at Lincoln Club Shoot, May 21, 1899. PHII.. B. BEKEART, Pacific Coast Bepresentative State Fair Edition OF THE- BREEDER --^ SPORTSMAN Saturday, Sept. 9, 1899. 40 Pages Beautifully Illustrated. Vol. XXXIV. No. 10. No. 22}i GEART STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MARCH 11.1899. fiUBSf'RIPTTOX THKEE DOLLARS A YEAB THE CALIFORNIA OIBOUIT. Eisrhtaen Weeks of Harness Raoinsr Can ba Easily Arranged. I What will the California Grand Circuit be this year? How many good meetinga will be held and what will be the size of the purses offered? Will the circuit begin early or late and where will it open and close? These are a few of the questions being asked by Cali- fornia horse owners and trainers and they are entitled to as early a reply to them as possible. The State appropriations will be ready and there are plenty of horses to furnish good programs for racesj so that noth- ing is wanting now but an energetic and united effort on the part of the district boards in the way of arrang- ing dates, announcing purses and securing entries. The most important part of the program will be the selec- tion of dates and arranging a circuit. This can be done in the most satisfactory manner by a meeting of the district Secretaries called for the purpose. The follow- ing named places have good tracks, have given first- class meetings in the past and can do so this year: Oakland, Alameda county, one week. Santa Rosa or Petaluma, Sonoma county, one week Napa, Napa county, one week. Vallejo, Solano county, one week. Woodland, Yolo county, one week. Willows, Glenn county one week. Eed Bluff, Tehama county, one week. Chico, Butte county, one week. jMarysville, Yuba county one week. Sacramento, State Fair, two weeks. Stocktou San Joaquin county, one week. San Jose, Santa Clara county, one week. Salinas, Monterey county, one week. Fresno, Fresno county, one week. Hueneme. Ventura county, one week, Santa Ana, Orange county, one week. Los Angeles, Los Angeles county one week. Here are eighteen weeks of racing tprovided all these places hold meetings) which, if the opening meeting were held the first week in July would see the closing at Los Angeles the last week in October. It would fur- nish a grand opportunity for California horses to earn money and records and do a vast amount toward awaken- ing and advancing the horse breeding interests of the State. A circuit formed on similar lines to the one named above should be organized at once. Without any fur- ther delay a meeting of the Secretaries and Directors of these districts should be held and the situation can- vassed. In those counties where there are prospects for a good season the purses offered s-hould be as large as it is possible to give without incurring a loss to the asso- ciation. There should be a prompt announcement of early closing subscription purses, and everything that can be done should be, to awaken an interest in the ap- proach ng season of fairs and race meetings Last year California horses that went East and com- peted in the harness races on the other side of the Rockies earned over $100,000, though there were not a very large number that made the trip. There should be twice the number of Cahfornia bred trotters and pacers every year on the Eastern tracks. A good circuit here every summer will develop horses that are able to com- pete for the big stakes and purses over the mountains will result in the sale of many at good prices, and attract men with capital to come here and establish breeding farms and take advantage of our mild winters for train- ing their campaigners and developing their young stock It will enable our breeders to import new and fash- ionable blood to add to that which they now have on their farms, and in a thousand other ways will be a great benefit to the State in general and the breeding industry in particular. Let us have a grand circuit this year. The Big Winners of 1898. [AmericaD SportsmsD.] Owing to the vast territory that is covered by the American race horse, and the many meetings never re- ported, a correct lis: of horses winning ^,1000 or more during the campaign is an impossibility but in giving the table below the overlooked ones must be few and not of great importance. That the earning capacity of the trotter is increasing is shown by the year to year increase in the winnings of the leading campaigner, and if the season of 1899 brings forth another John Nolan or Directum Kelly, he will from the many $10,000 and |o 000 stakes just offered, be able to win even more than the best winner of 189S. Like Eilma, the champion of 1897. the leader of last year was a green horse when the campaign opened last spring, and but little heard of outside of Montana. John Nolan, it might be said, made himself He was a natural pacer, but revolted and took to the trot, and stuck to it, notwithstanding all that his trainer could do to make him pace. He was a four-year old only, and won over $16,000 and included in his list of victories such prized ev^entsas the Charter Oak and Transylvania Directum Kelly was the only other trotter to win over $10,000, and he was a four-year-old also. This colt mad- as brilliant a record as ever was placed to the rec- ord of a trotter. He won all bis engagements, number- ing eight, and won $12,000 including in his winnings the M. and M. Stake at Detroit and the Queen City $5,000 stake at Ft. Erie. Mattie Patterson, who looked so good just after her Cleveland race, wound up the season with only $260short of $10,000 in winnings, there- fore leading the trotters of her sex in earnings. The Abbot won $8,300 — a very respectable showing. Trot- ters of his class are scarce, and there are few that prove better money-makers. Peter the Great got $7,300 out of one start,the Kentucky Futurity, and nest to him stands Timorah. For winning over $7,000 most of the credit is due to her driver, Eoy ililler, for no trainer had more trouble keep ng a trotter in form than did Miller with Timorah. He had the black daughter of Princeton fit as a fiddle for the M. and M. and she went to the post the favorite. Her ailing leg prevented her from making a good showing. Miller's science was displayed when he patched the mare up in the three week's let up at Cleve- Ignd and took her to Buffalo where she beat John Nolan for the big end of a $5,000 stake. After more trouble he patched her up again and won two $2,000 purses with her at Lexington in the fall. Considering her condition few trotters made as good a showing as Timorah. In the pacing brigade also the winner was a four-year- old, and a green one when the campaign opened. Village Farm possessed the lucky pacer in Lady of the Manor, a plain looking daughter of Mambrino King and Prin- cess Chimes. This mare won $11,600 and paced to a record of 2:07K- As she had to be pulled double to keep from beating Directly in the fast heats at Lexing- ton and as she finally beat the black horse for first money she looks to be one of the best of the fast pacers for the nest campaign. The California colt Searchlight won more money last season than was ever earned by any four.year-old pacing colt in one season. He was not only remarkable for speed but for consistency in racing, and for gameness. In eleven races he met de- feat but once, and won $10,750. His stable companion. Anaconda, won $8,623. Sis other pacer won over $5 000 each, and sixteen pacers earned upwards of $4,000. The winners of $5,000 or over are as follows. TE0TTER3 John NolaD, 2:08, by ProdiffaL S16.200 Directam KeUy. 2;i ^.by Direct.. „ - 12.000 Mattie Paiterson, 2:iyJ^, by VUander « _ 9,750 Tbe Abbot. 2:0S. by Chimes — 8.300 Peter the Great 2:123^, hf Pilot Medinm 7.300 Timorah, 2:12^. by PrlncetoQ ™ 7.025 Belle J.. J:ll, by Ben JoHqsoq. „ „ 6,500 Tommv Britton. 2:09Vi. by Liberty Bell„ 6.075 Eagle Fiannigan. 2:07i^, by Eagle Bird 5,8=-0 etamboulette. 2:10J4, by 3tamboal,....„ 6.600 Elsie 3., 2:15*4. eySlamboul „. .„. — 5.375 Bingen, 2:t^, by May King „-..._.- _ „. 5,*Z75 PACERS. Lady of the Manor. 2:073^. by Mambrino King _ 11,600 SearchlighC. 2:04^, bv DarfeLieht „ 10,760 Split SUk. 2:091^, bv Boarbon Wilte8_ 9.450 AnacoDda 2;0-j5^. by Knight 8,625 Joe Pfltchen, 2:0li^, by Paiebeo Wilkes 7,750 John R. Gentry. 2:0OJ^. by Ashland WUkes- 6,500 Miss Logan, 2:07J^. by Gen. Logan _ _.. 6,325 Indiana, 2:0'%. by King of Beliaire 5.805 Chehalis. 2:04'y. by Aliamont „„ 5.780 K^tawah, 2:ud}^. by aieinway , — 5,500 Dione to Go East Again. Dione, 2 :09^, is again going East in Keating'a string. Mr. A. B. Sprecfcels had concluded to keep her in Cali- fornia this year, but after further consideration of the matter determined to let her go across the mountains and do battle with the 2:10 trotters. The little mare made a wonderful campaign last year, meeting the very top notchers of the grand circuit, and trotting many grand races, in some of which, as was the case in the Transylvania, she was outside the money although separately timed four heats better than 2:10. But although compelled to meet the kings and queens of the season, she managed to win four races and $-1,750, and trotted four winning heats better than 2 :10. Mr Keat- ing believes that she will again be a good money winner in her class and as she is sound as a new dollar and looking as fine as the proverbial split silk, there is a good chance of her still further reducing her record. Dione was sent to Pleasanton last week and is now an honored member of the Keating string. ' Sandy" is highly delighted to have her again in charge and says if the watermelon crop does not fail in the East he thinks 2 :07 ought to be opposite the little mare's name when they all come back home in the fail. The business of Oaklawn Farm, Illinois, is being car- ried on by the estate ot M.W.Dunham substantially the same as before Mr. Dunham's death. Sales are being made right along— a list will be forwarded to yoa by mail— and no one who has planned to visit Oaklawn in search of stock or on^other business need be deterred from doing so. De Yekas. a son of Direct, owned in Canada, is a likely candidate for turf honors next summer. Bex Walker thinks Dan Q.. 2 :07>^, cangiveeven Joe Patchen a race over a half-mile track. 116 ^^e ^veeiiev , are the ones whose continoal presence at the race tracks and whose brezen claims to being sportsmen and horsemen have caused racing to be looked upon in this city as an evil instead of a high-class diversion and recreation for lespectable people. If racing is prohibited in San Francisco or California, I believe the two jockey clubs will have them* selves to blame for it. They certainly do allow the touts and the tin horn gamblers loo many privileges. An honest effort on the part of the Ingleside and Oakland track owners in corjanction with the Merchants Association wonld, in my opinion, force the closing of every pool-room in the two cities by the authorities. I am not a prophet nor the son of one, but any one with two eyes to see and sense enough to reason from cause to efiect can see the little cloud gathering now that will before long grow into a mighty moral cyclone that will stop racing entirely and indict immense damage on the Slate. There is too much racing here now; if the asso- ciations do not themselves realize this fault and remedy it an excited public will stop it all together. * FRESNO IN LINE, An Association Formed that will Qive a Spring Meetlnsr and Fall Fair. The efforts of a number of Fresno horsemen and agricul- turists to rent the fair grounds of that city have at last proved successful. A lease was signed last week by William Helm turning the grounds over to the Fresno Agricultural Associ- ation, a newly organized corporation, for a period of one year. The association consists of over a dozan of the leading horsemen of Fresno. They met last week for the first time and formed a permanent organization, Louis Heilbron was elected president and A. J. Hudson secretary and treasurer. It is the intention to begin work immediately, looking toward the holding of a spring race meet during the month of May, says the Fresno Republican. Unless all indications fail the races will be the most successful ever held there. Oj account of Fresco's central location, midway between Los Angeles and S&n Francisco, it is thought that there will be but little difficulty in inducing horsemen to stop over on their way between these cities. The stalls at the grounds are being repaired and cleaned Dp so as to present an attractive appearance. A number of new ones will also be fitted up and every accommodation possible will be accorded the visiting horsemen. In the fall an agricultural fair will be held and the State appropriation secured. It is thought that this, in addition to the amoun^ that can be raised at home, will insure the success of the fair and enable the directors of the association to make it one of the most elaborate ever held in Fresno. Experience has shown that it takes a good fair and np to date races to make a town lively. The fairs formerly held in Fresno attracted hundreds of visitors and horsemen from various towns in the valley, as well as from San Francisco and Los Angeles. The grounds will be cleaned up and made as attractive aa possible without delay. They will be thrown open for the accommodation of picnic parties during the spring, when they are not in actual use by the association. Negotiations toward the leasing of the grounds were begun some time ago, but were at first ansuccesefnl. The horsemen had about abandoned the idea of holding a meet at all when they finally succeeded in renting the grounds. Death of H. W. Orabb. On Thursday, March 2d, there died at his coantry home "To Kalon" near Oakville, Napa county, one of California's pioneer farmers, TiticuUurists and horse breeders, whose death is a loss to the State. H. W. Crabb was born in Jeffer- son county, Ohio in 1828. He came to California in 1853, and settled near Haywards, Alameda county, where he en* gaged in farming. In 1865 he removed to Nupa county, where he established the splendid To Kalon vineyard prop- erty. The products of his vines are known in the East and Europe and have a large sale. At the Columbian and at European expositions the To Kalon wines have received many medals for their richness and rare excellence. Mr. Crabb was a great admirer of the light harness horse, and established a small breeding establishment on his Oakville property, calling it the To Kalon Stock Farm. He pur- chased .the stallion San Diego 8776, and a number of mares by Alcona, Whippleton, Privateer, Naubuc and other sires. He bred several 2:30 horses, among others Cora C, 2:22^; Oakville Maid. 2:26; Like Like, 2:25, and Topsy (2), 2:29J. Although Mr. Crabb never bred any record breakers, he probably sold from his farm as large a proportion of fine large roadsters with good looks and good manners as any breeder in the State, and some of the handsomest horses now driven in this city were bred on the To Kalon Stock Farm. Mr. Crabb's death was not unexpected as he had been ill for some time. ' Yabeum," of the Horse Review, predicts that the first five in the Horse Review Stake will be Rita E., by Ashland Wilkes; Irma Electrite.by Electrite; Chryatalline.by Onward; Kellar, by Allerton, and Handspring, by Prodigal. That is a pretty bold | Maboh 11, 1899] tKir^ ^vcehev ani* §^axx&niatu :^1f HOPPLED PAOBR3 OAN RAOB. National Trottingf AsBooiation Amends Hopple Rule and Abolishee Licenses. The Special Congrese of the National Trotting Association asfiembled at New York, February 23, 1899. President Johnson called the meeting to order. There were about eighty members represented at the meeting either by dele- gates or proxy. After organization had been efiected the report of the Committee on Rules wag the first business. Tt had reference to Section 2 of Rale 9, which provides that "horses wearing hopples shall not be eligible to start in races on grounds of members after January.!, 1899," It was desired to alter this section by substituting the words "unless otherwise Btated" for the words "after January 1, 1899." This brought Ed. A. Tipton to his feet with a protest, in which he char- acterized the report as wrong, and charged that an iLi'istice had been done by the report submitted. He said that hopples were not only unsightly and dangerous, but were calculated to depreciate the value of good horses. After farther criti- cising hopples, Mr. Tipton offered a minority report, which was lost by a vote of 66 to 12. This was regarded as a triumph for the advocates of the hopples. W. B. Fasig questioned the right of the National Association to interfere and adjudicate the matter. Mr. Fasig moved that the whole clause with reference to hopples be eliminated from the rules. Several members took issue with Mr. Fasig, and an animated discussion on the subject followed. The tone of the opposition to Mr. Fasig's resolu- tion was in favor of living up to the rales of the National body. It was said that there were three tracks in the conn. try that had violated the rule last year, and that this bad done considerible to retard the sport. Mr. Fasig's motion was lost by a vote of 56 to 23. A vote was then taken on the report of the Rules Committee as submitted by Mr. Allen- The vote favored the adoption of the majority report, two votes only being raised in the negative. S. S. Toman moved for a reconsideration of the matter. Mr. Toman said that be voted in favor of the m jority re- port of the Rales Committee and claimed the right to move for its reconsideration. Mr. Toman said it was bis purpose to have associations permit the use of hepples if they so de- sired. This was agreed to, and again the report of the major- ity of the Rules Committee was approved. Eliminations and substitutions were made and inserted in the phraseology of Section 4 of Rule 24, relative to drivers and their licenses. It was decided that instead of a license the driver register his colors. It was decided to abolish all rales relating to licenses. In Section 6 of Rule 27 the words "together with the horse shall be suspended for not less than one year or shall be expelled," were substituted in lines 13 and 14 for the words "shall be expelled." This section as it existed before, which has been regarded as one of the most important in the book, was as follows : "If the judges believe that a horse is being or has been ridden or driven in other respects improperly at any time during the continuance of the race with a design to prevent his winning a heat or place when he was evidently able to win, or to perpetrate or aid a fraud, they shall have the power to substitute a competent and reliable rider or driver for the remainer of the race, who shall be paid at the discre- tion of the judges not more than 50 per cent of the amount awarded the horse in the race, and the member may retain the amount paid from the purse, if any, which said sub- stituted rider or driver may win, and if the result of the race shall demonstrate that a fraud was being perpetrated, all the guilty parties so implicated shall be expelled." It was with reference to the last three words jast quoted that the change referred to was made. In Rule 28, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 9, with reference to the licensing of riders and drivers, were declared abolished. The recommendotions of the Committee on Rules to the effect that the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of Rale 43, with refeience to time and bar be not enforced, was unanimously agreed upon. Section 3 of the last mentioned rule which read, "Time made on non-association tracks shall be a record or bar, as the case may be, the same as if made over association tracks," was abolished, and the following sub- stitute agreed upon, "Any public race at less than one mile nr exceeding half a mile shall be regarded as irregular, and time made in any Buch race shall create a bar." On motion of George W, Archer the recommendations and substitutes as a whole were approved. Just before the close of the proceedings W. B. Fasig moved for the appointment of a committee whose duty it should be to prepare an amendment to the rule empowering judges to declare void a finishing heat in a race in which fraud should be detected. President Johnston appointed on this commiitee W. B. Fasig, Judge H. M, Whitehead and S. S. Toman, The committee recommended that the follow- ing be adopted as Section 4 to Rule 45 of the approved rules; "The judges should have the power of declaring a decid- ing heat in a race void if, in their iudgment, fraud has been perpetrated. In such case only the horses coming first shall start in the recontested final heat, the others retiring with their positions at that stage of the race.'In no case shall the horse coming first in the heat declared void be penalized, but shall receive first money. If the suspected horse wins the recontested heat, his share of the purse, or any part thereof, may, in the discretion of the judges, he paid to the substituted driver- If his position was not improved, then the payment of said substituted driver's services shall be at the discretion of the judges, aud the suspected horse shall be paid the full amount of his wlnuings, if any," After a protracted discussion the section was laid on the table indefinitely. The congress then adjourned. News from the North. [Portland Rural Spirit.] Mr. Frank Fraz'er, of Pendleton, has lost none of his in- terest in horses since selling his wonderful little horse Che- halis, 2:04|. Air. Frazler ha; UmahoUis in fine shape, and this good daughter of her great sire should be able to give a good account of herself this season. Mr. Frazler has recently purchased from Mr. Matlock one of the best four-year-old stallions we have ever looked at, and also one of the best bred, being sired by Westfield and out of one of the best race mares old Altamont ever sired— Alta. He is a seal brown, and will weigh at the present time nearly 1300 poaads. Mr. Frazier thinks the horse can show a 2:40 clip, aad looks for him to be very fast. He [will be given an opportunity to show what he can do this season. Mr. Frezier has another Westfield, out of a mare by Ingraham, that will weigh 1400 pounds, that is one of the best big horses we have ever had the pleasure of riding behind. Mr. Frazler thinks that Westfield will make a great sire. His colts are all large, fine lookers and good gaited. Dr. Powell Reeves has bought Kowosta from W. D. Con- nell, of Deer Island. Kowosta is by Altamonl-Belle Price, and a fall sister to Malheur, 2:27^, Pricemont, 2:26, Maltno- mah, 2:26i,ODeco, 2:291-. She will be bred to Guycesca. 2:28. J. W. Tilden and E. J. Hale bought Ella T., 2:08^, and the Altamont stallion out of Passie Ivanhoe at the Splan- Newgaes sale in Cnicago, last week. Ella T. is reported as being completely broken down and went for the small sum of $400. Some think she will stand another season on the track and Tilden will no doubt give her another trial. Mr. Dimmeier has relinquished his lease on the Irviogton race track. Mr. W. J, Furnish, of Pendleton, is driving a pair of blacks that are well matched and good drivers. Both are by Chehalis, 2:04|^. They are 16 hands high and have good action. Mr. Furnish thinks they can pole a mile in 3:00, with no training to speak of. The Expectation Purse. The Kentucky Stock Farm Publishing Co., announces the closing of entries on March 15th to its Expectation Purse, fifth in Its series of purses inaugurated in 1896. Successful from the start, its purse for foals of 1895 having over 500 nominations, notwithstanding the widespread depression in the interest that year, it has been patronized by the best class of horsemen in the United States and Canada. The sub- scribers to these purses realize that on the opportunity offered their youngsters to win money depends to a large extent the future of the busineEs, and so realizing have liberally patron" ronized them in the past and will no doubt so continue to do in the future. The increased interest shown in the bosiness during the past year and much emphasized by the successfal sales just closed, should induce owners to enter liberally. what tbe buyers most want are race horses, ones that are well entered and have good prospects should they develop speed. Nothing disgusts a horseman more than to find that he has purchased a colt that develops extreme speed but can not profit by it. Youngsters should be prepared for tbe market by being liberallv entered in stakes and purses. The Stock Farm Publishing Company will be glad to send you an entry blank. Address them at Lexington, Ky. Demand for Horses in Oregon. Grocers and other dealers complain of scarcity of horses, and the difficulty of procuring suitable ones for use in de- livery wagons, even at a price of $125 to $150 each. There has been much said about the "passing of the horse," ever since the introduction of electricity as a motive power for street railways, which turned out many thousands of horses on the cold charity of tbe world, but there has always been a demand for good horses, and even second rate horses have brought fair prices — Portland Oregonian. John Dickerson, the well-known horseman of Goshen, N. Y , purchased from Warren Stoner recently, Robert G. Stoner, a brown horse, by Baron Wilkes, dam Stella Bel- mont, 2:191, for $5,000. This horse is very fast, having gone miles below 2:10, and is witboat a record. He was shipped by express to New York, The Colorado pacer Roberts, 2:09^, should be pretty fair in his class this year, as last summer he showed a mile in 2:06} in a race. STALLIONS TO RAOB. j,000 Purse Announced for the Qrand Circuit Meeting. The suggestion that a big purse for trotting stallions would probably result in a contcBt overshadowing every other harness race of the year, has been promptly acted upon by Secretary Toman of the New York track, who announced last week that $5,000 is to be hung op for such a race at the Grand Circuit meeting next September, The race will be at mile heats, best two in three, and entries will close on April 3d, along with the other icslal ment purses which were opened two weeks ago. This puise added to the stake program already announced, makes a total of $30,000 for eight of the twenty races to he 4rotled aud paced at the Grand Circuit meeting, UoHke the other two $5,000 purses on the list, the new feature of the card will not be opened on the subscription plan, the propoeed conditions requiring that all the horses be named when the entry list closes next month. This plan has the disadvantage of possibly operating to shut out some great young horse whose ability to measure strides with the best has not yet bseu demonstrated, just as Directum Kelly, 2:08^; Askey, 2:08}; Grattao Boy, 2:08, and other top sawyers would have been excluded from the Tran- sylvania last year if that race had not been given on the sub- scription plan. But Secretary Toman thinks there are so many fast stallions now in sight that the success of tbe race will be better assured by naming starters thus early in the season. Among the horses that may be in the field on the day as tbe race are : Bingen, 2:06|, by May King; William Penn, 2:07}, by Santa Clans; Directum Kelly, 2:08}, by Direct; Askey, 2:08}, bv McFarland; G'raltan Boy, 2:08, by Grattao; Piiatus, 2:09} by Onward; Cresceus, 2:09J, by Robert, McGregor; Tommy Britton, 2:09^, by Liberty Bell; Monterey, 2:09}, by Sidney; Pat L., 2:09}, by Republican; Oakland Baron, 2:09}, by Baron Wilkee; Daredevil, 2:09J, by Mambrino King; Gov Strong, 2:10}, by Gov. Wilkes; Gayton, 2:10}, by Allerton' Jupe, 2:10}, by Allie Wilbes; Stamboulet, 2:10}, by Slam- boul; Peter the Great, 2:12J, by Pilot Medium; John A. McKerron, 2:12}, by Nutwood Wilkes; Big Timber, 2:12} by Goodwood, Jr.; Charley Herr, 2:13}, by Alfred G.; Eui* bel, 2:13J, by Lynne Bel; George W, McKinney, 2:14i, by McKinney; Legene, 2:12J, by Mountain Prince; Prince Lavaland, 2:12}, by Lavaland; Sir Charles, 2:11}, by Charles- ton; Warren Guj, 2:12}, by Princeer, and Jefferson Wilkee, 2:14}, by Alcone. Death of Fanny Lewis. The chestnut mare Fannie Lewis, foaled 1876, by imp, Buckden, dam Bay Dick mare, by Bay Dick, died at the Vina Ranch, branch of Palo Alto, March Ist. She produced fourteen foals, among the number the thoroughbreds Fannie L., Slumber, Escarte, Rico, Mas Rico, William Pinkerton, Ray Heatte and Fiamora, Bred to Electioneer in 1880, she produced the filly Laura C, 2:29}, this mare the dam of Laurie, 2:13^, Langton, 2:21|, Lanreola, trial 2:23, Localeer, matinee record 2:30, and tbe two fast fillies, Lauretta and Princess Laura, now in training at Palo Alto. Few thoroughbred mares, if any, have gained the distinc- tion OS producing a race horse to run a mile in 1:41, Rico, and a trotter (Laura C), to go a mile in 2:29}. Rio Alto. Answers to Correspondents, A Reader — You do not state in your letter to what sort o^ race you refer to. Do you mean running, trotting or pacing, a heat race or a dash ? R. S. T. — Jim Linfoot was a dark brown horse, foaled 1888, by Figaro, dam Fanny Lewis, by Erwin Davis, second dam by Frank Wise — Black Hawk. VETERINARY DBPATRMBNT CONDUCT B» BY WM. F. EQAN, M. B. C.V.C.. F. E. V. M. 8. Subscribers to tblB paper can bave advlcA throagh ibese columns Id all cases of sick or Injured horses or cattle by seodius a plalo description of tbe case, dppllcaals will seed tbeir name and address that ihey may be IdeutlQed. T. R. L — I have a four-year-old filly that I am training. She is bothered a great deal with ber kidneys every time I warm her up; she gets stifl" in her hind parts. Will ycu please let me know through your valuable paper what to do for her to keep them in good shape for racing? Answer — Please explain the symptoms more fully. Has the filly had regular exercise? Have you noticed this stifiToees more after she has been idle for a day or two, and then exercised? Does tbe urine look dark in coloi? Does she bweat freely before this stiffoees appears? Please answer above questions, and in the mean time give her one of the following powders every evening in bran mash: Potassium nitrate, 3 ounces. Pulv. nux vomica, 2 drams Fulv. digitalis, 2 drams Mix and make into twelve powders. 148 lcon, 115 (Builinao).l io'3,wun: Salsuma. lH(Jo es), 4 to I. second; Pat Murphy, 73 (Golden), 50 to 1, third ; Poteute. Mor Dga. Time, 1:17. Seven furlongs. SelUog. Four-ytar-nlcls and upward— Don Gara, 118 (Plggotl) 4tol,woo; Roailruniier. lis (Sfacklin), 8 lo l.second; Col- onial Dame. llO (Penov), 10 to I. third; Uaa Colorado, Heriiege, Dur- ward. Schaiiz, Brown Prince, Lomo, Paul iCruger, Bridlington. Time, 1-MH. FRIDAY, M VRCH 3. Six furloDg^, Selling, Three-year-olds aod apward— Tmxlllo, 111 (Thorpe). 2 to 1. won; Festns), 97 (urayl. 15 to l.second; Mainbar, lOo (Ellis). 30 t< I. third; lampus. Royal Fon, Roulette Wheel. Crawford, Joe Levy, Charm^nte, Deeriool, Bid Mc, Los Trodcos, J. M. Palmer, May L. Time, 1:19. Four inrlODgs, Two-vear-old fi'Hes— Icedrop. 105 (Bullman), S to 5. woo; Winvah. 115 tHennessy). 15 to a.seconrt; Giga, 103 (.Thorpe), 8 to a, third; Tticilc, Ella de Poy, Alvlso. lime, 0:54"^. Seven furlongs. Selling, Four-year olds aod upward— Tom Calvert, 110 (Jones). 8 to 1. won; imp. Mistral II.. 113 (Bullman), 7 to 10, aecond; Coda, 108 (Gray), 20 to 1, third; Mainbtay, Alicia, Baliverao. Time, 1:32. Six furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and opward— El Salado. 109 (Bullmaui, 3 to -i, w )n; Co'o ilal Dame, 93 (Daly), 3 to 1, second; Distinc- tion. 107 (.Ruuer). 10 to 1, third: Naraoza, Annawan, Torsion, MeHiarih, Corrlente, Sleepy Jane. 1 ime. I ;18. One and a quarter miles. Selling. Three-vear-olds and upward— Dare II . lOi (>^owr;in. 5 to 1, w.m; Espiooane, 84 (Brown), 3 to 5. second; Mnlay, 91 tUevin), 2 to I, third; Judge Wofford, iwinale Twiot. Time, 2:12, One mile. Se'llng, Fo^r-year-olds and unward- Eddie Jones, 108, (Th rpe), 1 to 2. woo; Guilder, 101 (Ellis). 9 to I. second; Zamar II., 101 (Bnlloian), U lo 2, third; Joe Mussie, Sly. Magnus, iLBplrando, Earl Cochran. Time, 1:16;^. SATURDAY, MARCH 4. Six futlonga, Selling, Three-year-olds and opward— Prompto, 105 (H. Martin) 7 to lu.won; N«-w Moon, 100 iMounce), 15 ro l.reco d; Peter "Weoer. 83 i>eej, 30 to 1, t Ird; Bunibel. atau Powers. Midas. Rjad- warmer, Green Hook, Sweet CaK.es. Card well, Kaplan. Time, I;15?i. One and one-sixteenth miifs. Selling, Four-year-olds a^d upward- Wheel of Furiune. Iii4 (H. Marling, 3 lo 2. won ; Tom Cromwell, 109 (Jones). 2 to '.second; Koadru .uer. Ill (Pigyotl), 12 to 1, third; Mlstle- ton, Beolia, Bjunie lone. Time, 1:48;^. Four furlongs. Two-year-olds. Racing Slakes— Golden Rule. 115 (H. Maritn), 1 t..4, woo; Ella tsolai.d. 115 (.Piggult),3 to 1, secoi-d; Sardine, 120 (Tho.pej, I lu4,iliird. Time, 0:-19. Six fnrlonga, 'Selling, Three-vear-olds and opward— Sir Urian, 91 (Pevin),7 ^■ l,wou; Kalnier. 88 ( HoucK). 20 to l.second; Moiitallade, 102 (H. Martin ), 3 to o, third : February, Dolore, Chappie, Meadow LarK, Kootenai, Alicia. 'lime, 1:15. Ore mile. Three-year-nids. Lissak Stakes- Formero, 110 (Piggott), 2 to 1, won; Oliolhua. liO tbhleli.si.7 to 2, second; First Tenor, 110 (Ihurpe), 2 to I, third; Uor.on. Time, 1;41. Seven forloDg^, Selling. Three-year-olds and upward- MIdllght, 106 (H. Slartioi. 4 lO 1, woo; Tor-Ida, 109 (Turner), ^ to 5. stcond ; Caaiabe, 102 (Ke ff . 1011 to 1, tbiid; Higuiand Ball, Etta H., Wyoming, Hohen- zollern, Joe Cotton. Time, l:i7if. iDgleslcIe Summaries. MONDAY, MARCH 6. Three and a half furlongs. Maiden two-year-olds -Morbid. 115 (Spencerl 3 to t. won;Kicty EeMy, 110 iRuiter), 3 to 1, second; Mountebank, 113 (Henor-s-'y). 15 to 1, ifaird; St. A guts, QlissandoTauube, Bamboulia, lar HIll.Glga.Sibqu c. Tim , 0:4.1^. One and a quarter miles. Four-year-olds 'and upward — Tyro. 139 (Murphyi. 4 to 5. w«n; Joe i ottnn, 139 (CummluEs), lU to 1. won; Three Forks. 139 I McAulifFe). 12 to 1. bird; Colonial Dime, Major S., Monlta, Arundel, Cyrns Hock, Imp. Allen. lime. 2:22>i, One and a sixleeulh miles, belling, Four-year-oids and upward— Tnm Crotnwfll, 112 ( Jo'ips). 4 lo I. wnn ; Golobed. 105 (Uolmes), 1 to I, second; Jne Muspie. iD9 (Henueatyj. 9 lo l, bird; Dare II., Truxlllo, Major Hooker, Peter II. Time. l:481j. Five furlnngs, SeHioe, Four-year-olds and upward— Don Luia, 116 lEuttprl. 12 to 1, w-.n: AI.I20 (Hennessey). 15 to l.second; Flora Hawk, 114 i B. Martin) 7io5, third; Maxello. itvo Cbp*-rs. Crawford, Schnilz, Melvin Burnham, El Salado. February, llj-e, 1:02;4. One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward- '■urvlvor, 91 {Devln)- 2 lo l.wou; Ad. --preckels, K6 (H. Mania), 11 lo 5,second; Rey de* Tltrra, iu9 (Ruiter), 7 to 2, ihl 0; Moriuel lime, 1:4 iM. One and an eigblh miles, SelUcg, Three-year-olds and upward— Merops, 94 tDevitj), a to 2. won; sardouic. lOB (H Martin ], 11 to 5, second; Lady HurBt,lu8 (Kutter),20 to 1, third: Lodestar, Cromwell, Tum Calveit, GUbcrio. a Ime, 1:66. TUESDAY, MARCH 7. One mile. Selling, Tbr'e-year-olds- Espionage, UO (aennessey), 6 to 5 wou; RacLvan, 107 'Rutterj, 3 t.jl, second; Wing, lOU (J. RelOJ, 12 to 1, third; saintly, aillt Young Time, 1:43. Tnreeand a half furlongs. Two-year-olrts— Golden Rule, 115 (H. Mar- tin i, 1 i" 3. wou; Yeliuw.all. 116 (t-iggutt),5 to 1. second; Innovator, 110 tHeonesseyj. J2 to l, thud; Oribla, FioienlU, Uusto, Ronor Bright. Ella de Poy, Gold Undtr, Ailteu B., Matt Hogan. Ti ..e, 0:42.4. Six furlongs. Selling, Three-year olds and upward — Lavator, lOS (Spencer), l to 3, won; WIuiff«d. 1U4 (H. Martin j.b I'l l.secoud; Soknm- beo. 117 (Thorpe I. 20 lO 1, ihird; Ulm, Watoss*, Los TrobC03,Gleengaber Meiry Boy. 'lime, 1:15,'^. Five and a half lorlouRS, Selling, Four- year-olds and upward— Alnmi- num. i06 iDeviu),even. won; SChntiz, 113 (H. Martin), 5 lo l.se'ond; Kldas. 123 iPlggotl).5 to l.lhird; Stan PoAers, Zorazzo. Time, lA-9>4. Seven furlongs, Selling, Four-year-olds and upwards— Imperious, 102 (H. Martin). 1 to I, won; Benamela, UO (Thorpe;. 7 to 2, second; Zamar II., 107 (Ruiterj, 5 to 2. ihird; Greyhurbt. 'lime, 1:2S!(, Six furlongs. Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward— Mary Black, ll^ (ReifFj 4lo],won; Good Hope, bO tBroWD), 16 to 1, aecond; O'Connell LatPiggott), 8 to 5, third; Mlullgbl, wualala. Time, liUH- WEDNE;iDAY, MARCH 8. Five furlongs, Selling, Four-ypar-oldt and opward El Salado, 102 (Devio). 6 10 5, won; blora Hnw^, lii2 (.H. Martin), 5 to 2. second; Feb- ruary, l' 6 tPow,-ll). 7 to 1 third; Socialist, Stvey. Mainbar, Uoltleib, Kuucomar. Spry Lark, Polaskl. PouRij, 'lime. 1:01. One mile, St-lliog, Three-year-olds and upward— Cromwell. 109 (Boll mail). 5 to 1. wou; Joe Ullman, 106 (Ruiter), 7 to 10. second; Opponent' 103 (b. Jlarilu). 6 to 1. third; iheFretter, Jennie KeJd, Hardly, Elsln' Caaiake, Aunowan. lime. 1:42=^'. Steeplechase, Short course, Four-year-olds and opward -Tyro, H8 iRatboouej, lOi.. I, won; Reuo, 148 (TubervlUe), 10 lo I, second; Vanity 12.5 (Llvermore). Ill to 1, iblrd ; Huntsman, Moulla, Lord Cheatertield, Our Climate, lime, 4:085^. Four furlongs, Two year-nid Allies, fcean View Stakes— Sardine, 115 (H. Martin). 3 to 5, won; Kttiy Kelly. 115 (Ttiorpe), 12 l<. l.second; Ella Bgland, 116 (Plg^oU), 7 to 5. third: M rtgage. Time, OUBH. Five and a hulf furlongs, .selling, Tnree-y ear-olds aod upward— Rio OulCJ. 104 < Biilinjau). -J to 2. won ; C. H. Harris n l"-.. 104 (U. Uartn). 2 in 1. second; -Ir D Un, 104 (Itt-vlu),? to l.lhird; Campus, Sdiutly Festoso, Florence Fink. Time, 1:08?4. One mile. Handicap. S'-lllng, Three-year-olds Joe Mosale, 90 (Baas*, ingtr). 20 to 1, Woo; Survivor. 101 (H. Martlo), 4 to B.aecond; Flearde Us, (BollmaD), 5 to I, Lhtid: Dr. Sbeppaid. La Penltente, Time, Ui2H THURSDAY. MARCH 9. One mile. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Torlblo. 107 (RelCf), 10 to 1. woo ; Caspar. 114 tltomeroi. 16 to l.second: Frank Jaubert. Ill t Ellis). 9 lo 2. third; Stan Powers, Truxlllo, Bonito, Widow Jones, Persoune. Time. 1:44^. One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds and upwar *- Roadrunner H2f Bull- man), even; Glengat-er, 94(Devln), 7 i 1, second; McFarlane, 109 (Bas- singer),7 to 1. third; Malmar. Henry C, Wrinkles, Two Lhefrs. Pallucus, The Plunger, Torionl, Los Troucos, Cyrus Hock. 1 Ime, 1:44^, One and an i ighth miles. Selling. Four-year-olds and upward— Sar- donic, 103 (H. Martin), 6 to 5. .*on: Red Glenn, li2 (BuHmaQ). 3 to 2, second; Lady Hurst, UO (Thorpe), 9 to 2, third; M8jor Hooker. Time, 1:69. One mile, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Potenle. 101 (Boll- man), 5 to 2, won; Bnn le lone, 101 (Powell). 6 to l.second; Meadow Lark, (EHiS), 9 to 2, third; Judge Woflford, Hemera. Tlme,l:435i. One and an elghih miles. Selling: Three-year-oids ard upward— Ad. Fpreckels. 106 {U. Mart'n). 3 to 5. won; Mercps. (J. Kelffj. 3 to 2, second; First Tenor, 109 (Iborpe). 10 lo l.lhird. lime, 1:55. Six furlongs, Selliog. Three-year-olds and upward— Tam man v Hall. 109 (H. Martin). 3 to 1, woo; Orion, 111 (Thorpe). 10 lo l.secnd: Hplgn Ho, 102 (KeifFj. 30 lo 1. third; Lady Brlllanie, Pat ilurpby. Wyoming, San Mateo, lime, 115. Jockey's Head Swelling. All negotiatioDS between Jockey O'Connor and 6. C. Ben- nett, the Memphis torfmao, have been broken off, says a New Orleanp epecial. As has been stated before, Bill Daly wanted $6,000 for O'Connor's release, and ihe parents of the boy wanted $3,000 a year for two years. Ttiis Bennett might have agreed to, bat O'Connor himself took a hand as eoon as he saw Mr. Bennett. The conversation reported to have occarred between Mr. Bennett and O'Connor is said to be as follows : "Mr. Bennett," asked O'Connor, "have yon got any good hofses?" "Qaite a strong stable," answered the Memphistian, a bit mystified at the youog^ter'a remark. "Have yoQ got any entries in the Brooklyn or Sabarban Handicap?" asked O'Connor. *'No;" was the reply. "Well, are yon going to race in the Eisi?" parsaed the jockey. "No; Fm going to race throngh the West," answered Bennett. "Well, then, it's all off," responded the yonngatcr; "I want a moant in the Brooklyn or Sabarban and I want to ride in the East." And it was all ofi*. Mr. Bennett immediately washed his handb of O'Connor, because he feared that perhaps O'Connor might have him doing the work of a 8tab)e hand before the season was over. The spectacle of these swell-headed yoaogsters dictating to proepeclive employers is somewhat edifying. In fact, there is no telliog trhat will be the end of this new crop of American riders. There was a time when a jockey wsg simply a modest, painstaking rider who rather shrank from the adulation of the public than otherwise. But in the past few years jockeys have shown a tendency to make themselves the most important factor in American racing. Tod Sloan has set an example that is no doabt causing many other jockeys to indulge in the habit of swaggering self-importance , The stories of Tod's clothes, bis conquests among women and his exploits in England have encouraged other rising young jockeys to go and do libewsie, The resall is that America has a crop of youngsters with craniums of onheard- of proportions. They have their valets, they have their backers retidy to wager thousands on their moants, and they are clothed and pertamed like dandies. They must have their choice of monnts, and owners must give them thb full- est information concerning the condition and chances of the horses they are to ride. Tod Sloan says the jockey has no chance ! The jockey of to day can make more money in one season than a President io hie fall term. It is no idle secret that Tod Sloan had thousands ^wagered on every horse he rode, and that his hackers always cut off a generous slice for him. And Tod always told his subscribers when to be on. — American Stock Farm. ^ An Appointment for Dr. Bowhlll Dr. Thos Bowhill, formerly of this city, has been selected from a large nnmber of candidates for the post of Bacteriolo- gist to the Glamorgan County Coancil, Scotland. Mr. Bowhill, says the Scotsman of a recent date, who comes of an old Berwickshire county family, already holds the highest honors in the veterinary profession, and has long made a specialty of bacteriological science. Some years ago be went through a course of bacteriological training under Professor tianther; Berlin, who is admittedly the most eminent bac- teriologist in Europe. He afterwards acted for a time as Professor of Anatomy and Bacteriology at the New Univer- sity CoUfge, Edinburgh. Ketarning to Berlin to farther prosecute his studies in bacteriology, he was afterwards oppointed Professor of Bicteriology and Dean of the Veter- inary College in the Uoiversity of California, While acting in that capacity he was retained by the Amerii^an Govern- ment in an important case as to the bacteriological analysis of the New York water supply, and his report on that case wnich was published by the American Government, is re- garded 86 one of the best and most exhaustive pieces of work in that line. Since his relarn to Edinburgh nearly two years ago, Mr. Bowhill baa been busily engaged in the pre- paration of his book, entitled the "Manual of Bacteriological Technique and Special Bacteriology." HORSESHOER'S ART. A Sacramentau "Writes on an Interesting Topic. The following article from the pen of R.N. Johnson of Sacramento, appears in the Horseshoer's Journal: With the experience of forty years, I believe I oueht to know something about shoeing a horse's foot. I have been at the ehoeiog business since the age of 13 yeare; I am now 53 years old, and in actual practice everyday at the present writing. I know there has been a great deal eaid and written about shoeing the horee in my time, but for all that there is room for more. First, I find the horse's foot is almost like the human hand in its formation, especially the knuckles or joints, which sit in the hoof or box, a covering which nature gave to pro- tect that member against hard knocks. You will find the thumb and little finger represented in the two guidebones which come op on each side cf the ccffio bone, called the ccflan joint, represent the two middle fingerp, only they are closed together with cartilage and work as knuckles on top of the ccffio bone and called frontal boue. So ycu see there are four knuckles or joints instead of one ccffin joint; so these bones terminate at the first pastern joint or wrist joint — if yon like. So you and I. brother craftsman, don't need to go up any higher oo the cannon bone. But we mast keep those bones and knuckles on the center. Center !— that is a queer word to use, is it not? But all the satte, they have a center and when they get out of it yoa have a very lame horee. Now, brother, it is for yoa and I to keep them in the center, by our workmanship and skill. Bat we have to workup bill sometimes, especially when a man — yes, a man — brirgs you a horse with the feet worn over on one side, five degrees ont of center, through neglect or cruelty on his part. Then you have an uphill job, indeed. You notice, of course, the way Ihe average horse is shod in large cities with toe aod calk, how the heel calks are higher than the toe calk; well, that has a lendency to put the coffin jjtnt out of center by pressing the coffin bone too much to the toe, aod vic3 versa if higher on the toe and lower on the heels. The same with flit or plain shoeing. If a horee is oat of center, either way, it causes the oil which nature provides to oil the joints or knuckles to go wrong, and we have swelling or puffed fetlocks, or pastern joints. When the horee stands up after you have the feet pared ont leveled for fining the shoes, stand one side and see with the eye of a mechanic that be stands perfectly straight and level and the cannon bone is plamb over the coffin joints; keep him that way with a level shoe and he will have better action and more freedom in traveling. Don't cramp him with a tight or narrow shoe. Fit the shoes on and around the shell or wall, and not fit the foot to the shoe ; for if yoa do, the horse's foot will be crowded inside aod he cannot travel with perfect freedom. The frog, or cushion proper, is the oil holder, to feed the joints or kcuckles in the shell or box. And when the frot; or oil holder becomes empty ur dry, you may know the joints or knuckles are out cf the center. Don't cut away the frog; don't make it narrow at the heels; don't cat oat the heels either, for if you do yoa will have contraction aod raising up of the cushion or frog box, inside which is the inner shell or fi^or on which the coffin bone sits upon with a cartilageous lining between to keep the two from jarring. So by the pressing ap of the toner floor or frog box, up goes the coffin bone and then you have a club or deformed foot which is a very hard matter to bring back or down to the proper place. Friends and brothers of the horseshoeing craft, I gree^ yoa, one and all, with a hearifelt joy and gladness for your brave and noble efiorts to raise our beautiful craft out of its ashes, liBe the ph<:eiix bird, to life again by our grand Mas- ter Horseshoers' National Protective Association. I can go to my grave more contented, now ttiat we are united together for the uplifiing of one of our grandest of crafts. The authorities of the Nice, Italy, trotting meeting offer a novel inducement to owners of trotters in the shfipe of an indemnity for transpor ation, which is decided by distance and the records of the horses. Horses, coming from Amer- ica, with a record of 2:13 or worse, will rvceive an indem* nity of $80; those coming from Russia, with a two-mile record of 5:01 or worse, $80; from Germany or Austria, with a record of 2:30 or worse, $60; from Italy, with a record of 2:27 or worse, $60; from Belgium, with a record of 2:37 or worse, $40; from Algeria, with a record of 2:40 or worse, $20. Compensation to French horses varies according to distance from $1 to $40. SuiTOK, brother to Diggs and Olinthn?, won at New Orleans last Friday over a pretty fair field in a race of one mile and three-sixteenths. In a field of nine he was next to last at the start, but in a furious drive through the stretch which he entered in fifth position, won by a length and a half from Ddlgretti. The lime was 2:04^. ScABBOROUOH IS beiog worked and will likely be run dur- ' ing the logleeide meeting. It looks now as though First Tenor, Obsidian, OHnthu?, Survivor, Elspionage, Limewater and Formero would be Ibc only starters in the California Derby. 150 ®iT^ ^vej^tft^' tmif ^!&xt»nt0xu [Mapch 11, 18»9 The Great Bllntlng. Minting was one of the very best race horses that ever won a race, eays the Eoglish writer, "Kanger," and as I eaw him lately in his quarters at Fairfield, York, one of the grandest and most blood-like sires I have ever seen. I do not think that I ever saw a horse of his size and power with such beautiful quality or such perfect action. That he would have won the First Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park but for having been ''got at," I never had the slightest doubf, and I aai remlDded of this by what I have just read on the subject in Colonel Meyeey Thompson's irteresting book. I have the late Mathew Dawson's own authority for stating that Mint- ing's lameness the day before that race was the result of foa^ play, and I also know that an attempt was made to "nobble" Melton in the same way before the Derby of 18B5. Minting was in every sense of the word a "grea." horse, and it was an ill-stroke of luck for him which ordained that he and Or- monde should be foaled in the same year. "Asbpiant," writing in a recent issue of the London Sportsman says: Touching the remarks in Colonel Meysey Thompson's book on the lameness of Mintiog a day or so before the decision of the Eclipae Stakes won by Bendigo, and Mr. John Corlett's allusion to the same in "Our Note Book" to-day, I was at Newmarket with Mathew Dawson 03 the day of the incident. Minting was standing in a box at a small yard, which the veteran trainer had ^aken, with some extra stabling, at the back of the station road. Mr. Dawson then and subsequently assured me th&*, in his opinion, the injury was the result of a blow maliciously administered. Not only so, but he entertained a very shrewd suspicion of the identity of the malefactor, although the eridence did not warrant a prosecution. A special messe ger — was it not Mathews, Mr, Vyner's present Newby Park trainei? — was despatched to London to convey the bad news to Mr. Vyner Had Minting g)ne fit and well to the post for that Eclipse Stakes there is no doubt in my mind .that Mr. Vyner's great horse would have won. For although an unlucky horse in some ways, and certainly a most difficult one to get exactly op to concert pitch, the son of Lord Lyon was without a doubt a "great horse." It was on the Sunday morniDg be- fore the Two Thousand won by Ormonde. We were riding up the Bury Hill when John Porter came along with his charges from Kingsclere. Pointing with evident pride to Minting, Mathew Dawson remaiked, "There's my crack, let me have a look at your's, John." Sure enough they were cracks, real rum'uns, Oimonde and Minting. What a race it was between them at Ascot. Personally I always thought Minting might have won there if Johj Osborne had not had, to all intents and purposes, to make the running on him. Before the Derby of 1885 Mathew Dawson was con- vinced that an attempt had been made to "nobble" Mel:on not only so, bat that the attempt would have succeeded had it not been immediately discovered that the horse was amies, with the result that remedies were instantly applied. The villain's handiwork came undone, and, after one of the fin- est races ever seen, certainly one of the most desperate fin- ishes ever put io, even by Fred Archer, Lord Hastings handsome bay was landed a winner of the Blue Ribbon by a head from Paradox. J he latter is included by John Porter amongst the best horses that have passed through his hands. LouisvlUs Stake Entries. Louisville, Kr., March 5.— The new Louisville Jockey Club gives notice that the following horses were qualified in the Derby, Clark Stakes and Ojks, by making the final pay- ment on March 1, 1^99; Kentucky Darby, value of stake $6,000, one mile and a quarter, fjr three -year-old colts— Manuel, His Lordship, The Kentuckian, W. Qperton, Maze, The Barrister, Jolly Roger, Ordnung, Hapsburg, Sea Lion, Jim McCleery, Cor- sini, Billy House, Albert 8. Wild, False Lead, Gulden Link, Romanofi, Desperado, Font«inbleau. KenlDcby Oaks, value $3,000, one mile and one-sixteenth, three year-old fillies— Jewell Banner, May Hempstead, Lady in Blue, Admiration-Ojtra, Florence Austin, Freak, Schanken, Oneila-Sylia, Orderlette-Rash, Spirituelle, Fannie Taylor, Monadom, Mayme M. M., Fantasy, Gay Parisian, Preliminary, Chimura. Clark Stake, value $4,000, one mile and an eighth, three- year-old colts— Manuel, His Lordship, The Kentuckian, W. Overton. The Barrister, Jolly Roger, Ordnuog, Hipsbare. Sti Lion, Jim McCleery, Corsinl, Albert S. Wild, False Lead, The Pride, Romanoff, Desperado, Fontainbleau. , Barney Schrkiber will take quite a number of horses '0 ths Memphis meeting. Horse Life InBuranoe. An experiment io horse life insurance was tried in New York some years ago by the Retail Grocers' Union, an or- ganization of about 1,000 members. loeide the union a horse insurance fund was started, and IJ per cent, was col- lected on the amount for which each horse was insured, while losses were sustained pro rata by the members in the scheme. No horse was insured for over 75 per cent, of its value. In less than eight months loeses by pneumonia and other disebses were go great that the grocers were compelled to ra'se the dues to 2 per cent. Most horse owners are satisfied if they insure their stables for a good round sum, imagining that most of the danger to their stock dying suddenly is in the direction of fire. Probably the heaviest insurance ever placed upon a horse to protect the owner against loss by death was the amount for which Blundell Maple, member of parliament for Dun- wicb, had the famous racer Common issued. He paid a premium of £500 for an insurance of £10,000. He also made a similar provision against the premature death of Plaisanterie, which was a yearling at the time. He paid 6,000 guineas for the colt and insured it for £5,000 at a pre- mium of £300. The insurance was a novelty in England at the time and was a good deal talked about. — Newark Call. Leading Sires ot 1898. The leading sires of two-year old winners of 1898 with'tbe number of winners they produced are tabled below: Sires. Winne'e. Himvar 40 Falsetto 30 Sir Dixon 27 Inspector B 22 Candlemas 22 Sir Modred 22 Straitimore 22 Knight of Ellerslie 20 Fonso 17 Prince BoyaL 17 Rossington- IG HelJCOQ 14 Big Henry 14 Dooatiis 13 Iroquois 13 Emperor of NorfolK 13 Blitzen^ 12 Hayden Edwards„ 12 Kantaka 36 Hanover ..27 , Sires. Winners. Midluthian 23 Deceiver _ 22 Lord Hartington 22 St. Leonards 22 Hindoo 21 Kingston 19 Pirate of Penzance 17 Volante 17 Order „ 14 Long Fish 14 Panioue 13 Stromboli .i 13 Inverness «.. .....13 Gold Finen 12 Watercress 12 His Highness- 12 Pardee 12 Silver Fox 12 Rowlaad _12 When the members of the English JocKey Clab were dis- cussing the desirableness of limiting short races, and prevent- ing any from being run at a less distance than five furlongs, one of them qu ited the evidences of such jockeys as Geoige Fordham and Tom Cannon, given before the abolition of half mile flatters. Those authorities stated that they had seen more horses ruined in their tempers and dispositions in half mile races than from any other cause. It was impos- sible to get a horse balanced and put on his legs, especially if he was a big horse, in a half jmile race; and that if he started with crossed legs, or beg^n badly, he had to be driven hard the whole way at the top of his speed without the op- portunity of the jjckey taking a pull at the horse. They also stated the horses tempar and nervous system were de- stroyed, and that more nervous energy was taken out of a horse by false starts in these half mile races, and by the ex- ertions they were put to, being driven at the top of their speed for the whole distance, than is ever the case now through their getting tired at the end of a five furlong race. A TYPICAL instance of the difficulties under which bookies occasionally labor while endeavoring to get home with just a little in the bag is given in an exchange, "There were only three runners," said the poor 'Tommy' in question, "the very affiir smelt like a steam laundry, so great was the amount of 'stiS'dning' about, and worse than all, it was a sort of happy family affair, the riders being fither, son and son- in-law. Now, in the name of Father Abraham, what soit of a show had a poor bookie in backing the field in a flutter like that?" "About as much," was the scribe's reply, "as the chump at a big coursing match who laid the odds against both dogs under the impression that he had the hare going for him ! *' — ■♦ A aBEAT opset occurred in the mile race Wednesday when Joe Mussel; the despised oulsider.defeated such horses as Sur- vivor, Fieur de Lis and Dr. Shepard. The race was run in the rain and the heavy impost of 122 pounds on Dr. Shep- pard might account for his showing, bat what excuse could be found for the others it would be hard to say. Absrcorn, Patron and Trenton. I had the pleasure of visiting "Cobham Stud" last week (writes George Voorhees to the Thoroughbred Becord. under date of February 1st), a breeding ebtablishment that will in the near fu'ure be second to none in breeding great race horses, When I find a stud with such race horses for sires as Trenton, Abercoro and Patron, then I know the man at the head knows his business, and the enterprise must be successful. Mr. Allison, the manager, received me in the mcst cordial manner, and together with Mr. R. P. Mortlock the secretary of the company, and Mr. T. Shipley, the stud groom, all proceeded to inspect mares, foals and stallionb- The first one to look at was Abercorn. He is the most per- feet horie I ever saw. A light chestnut, with small blaze both hind legs white half way to hocks, stands 16 U hands* measures 8k inches below the knee, and 82 around the girth weighs when in good order 1,300 pounds. His neck* shoulders, back and quarters are perfect, with hard clean legs and good feet. His body is Uree. well rounded and deep at the flanks. »7^nnn°' ^7' "' "'' " ^t' '"'"• ^° "<"' ^1 "ces and $78 000 in fonr seaBons. He won the great Metropolitan Stakes two m.le^ with 133 pounds in the saddle, and the V. EC. Place Handicap, one and one-half miles, when he carried 136 ponnds, and won in a canter. He beat Carbine three times, weight for age, and Carbine's performance in the Melbonrne Cop, where he beat thirty-eight of the best ho.ses in Australia over two miles with 145 ponnds, stamps him the equal of any horse that has lived in this country Abercorn has sired some high-class horses in Auatralia- l^-t v',^ n K t'"-.i Coil (Australian Cup), Cocos (the last Victoria Derby), and others of leaser note. Abercorn is by Chester (8), and on through a great line of race horses to Whisker, and his dam Cinnamon (3), by Goldsbrongh, who 1. in tail from Weatherbit. It will be seen that he belonge to No. 3 family and is full of that blood. His breeding together with his ability to run, insures hU success here in the stud. The next horse to inspect was Patron, who is by that un- beaten horse Grand Flaneur, out of Olga by Piacator- Angler-Fisherman. He is a dark chestnut, 16 2J with more body and somewhat shorter legs than his kinsman, and must weigh 1400 lbs. He is nearly as handsome as Aber- corn and good all over. He was a race-horse of high order- As a three-year-Lld he won the Caolfield Guineas and V R C. St. Leger, beating Carnage, who was sold last year to"the Germans for $50,000, and as a four-year-old he captured the Melbourne Cup with 129 lbs,, up. Like Abercorn he runs back to Whisker through his best son, The Colonel This is about the sternest blood to-day in any country. He ie of No. 5 but is full of the blood of Noa. 1, 2 and 3. The neit horse was the chief of the harem, Trenton, now nineteen years old. He has the Touchstone color, brown- a splendid looking horse, standing, I should say, a trifle under 16 nands, with not quite so much bone as either of the other two. He IS by Musket, from Frailty, who was by Golds- brongh, the Weatherbit and Sheet Anchor cross that has done wonders for the Australian thoroughbred. He was a great race horse, taking fourth place in rank up to his time As a sire he was at the head of the list in Anstralia In 1896 second in 1897 and third last year. He belongs to the same maternal line as did Waxy, No. 18. One of Mr. Corrigan's good things were cut loose Wed- nesday, though it failed to connect. Carter H. Harrison was played as though it was all oyer and the report that the colt had worked three-quarters in 1:12 was common talk but no such speed was exhibited to the public and he fin- ished a very tired second. Used With SuooesB for Oooked Ankles, Bto. w- • . fi t , , „-*°Bo'a. lod., June 22, 1897. ..W . A °'° <*r^"°'' = Caustic Balsam on an outside ?J?hL tf f%°°' '^'°'" h'' °° P""'^'' i°"fnctions, I would be thankful if you would mail me pamphlet- Have used the above remedy with success on cocked ankles, curbs and enlarged glands, bnt want some instructions on this splint as the patient is one of my favorite driving mares. . F. W.' Kinney. TV J . ,.. Oakland, Cal., Dec. 18, 1896. I have used absorbine on Addison, 2:1 8J, and have had marvelous success with it. I would not be without a bottle of It in my stabla for any amount of money, and advise all iorsemen to use it. 'l jj. Nelson. ^eMsMsMeWsToMbWsM^^^^ QUINN'S OINTMENT FOR HORSES stands at the head of all veterinarr remedies. Such troubles J , r ,. ?f Spavins, Curbs, WindpufFs, Splints, Bunches have no I terrors for a horse if the master keeps and applies Quinn's Ointment. All I well-known horsemen speat of it in the highest terms - I ■P"'^^ ^^■^°- Sold by aU druggists or sent by mail I W. B. EDDY ^3 'S5 pounds and overl — First, w Gonld Brobaw'g Sir Walter; George Jarvis"' Lad if KvDt second: W nouid Brokaw'a Prince Boy third. Novice Bitch'^s—Firat, W Gould Brokaw'a Fairview AOss; R K West- lake's Gyp WiDSlow second; A. Kossell's BelU third. Limit Bitches (Under 50 pounds)— First C H Uackay's Fay Temple- tOD ; K E Westlake'3 aianle second ; W Gould Brokaw's Fairview Miss third. Limit Bitches (51 pounds and overl— "^Irst, George J Gould's Furloueh Bloow; Blyih & Westlakt'e BeUe Weatlake second; W Hell's Daisy BPlle third. Open Biiches (Under SO pounds)— First. Wilcox & Bnrtis' Fairview MeailT- : George J Gonld's Devonshire Pearl second ; T j Lenoir's Kent's Kate third Open Bitches (60 pounds and over)— First. T J I^eDolr's Urada; CP Wilcox's Fairview Flip second; C H Mackay's A lice Leslie third. "Team Class- Best E hlblt of Four— Won by W Gonld Broiiaw's team. ENGLISH SElTERs— Puppies. Dogs and Bitches -First, Qeorg*' Bai- ilson's npwcy Rogers; J li Parry's Loontess Zoe III sejund: A R ote n'a NIgle S third. Novice Dogs— First. H Dawson's Tang; F E Conlon's Rock Furness second ; Fu Tavlor's Pet-r Silrll-g th rd. Limit Dogs- First Warwick Kennels' Albert's Woodcock; C G Gay- lOJ'sOllbooley second; J -reil's Orangeman third. Novice Bitches— First, h WCarey Jr'sSal EoKllsb; V Hansen's Maiden Fr*-ya second ; F T Von WaSt^nsiein's Royal B\uc Bella third. Limit Bitches— First, ■ arwlck Kennels' Albert's spectre; S W Carey's Jr's Sal F.nglish spcorid; John Brett's Flower of *^u'phor third. Open Bitches.- First, J E Borden's Rubv D III; War • Ick Kennels' Albert's Spectre neomd; John Breit's Flnwer ot .Sulphur third. Team t lass— Bftot Eihibil of Four— Won by Warwick Kennels' team. IRISH SETTER*^— Novice Dngs— First. P FO'N*-lli's Hunter; ME Granger's Klngapcond; G shlppe-i'sO'ShauiihnPssy third Llml' Dogs— First. G Ship en's Shamrock O'More; Dr J S Lacock's FredElchoseooud; P F CNpIU's Hun'er tblrd. Novice Bitches— First, w W Keo'ia I'a Lorna Doone 11; J Lewis' Red Ro'e II ; G *hlppen'a Kiidare Annette third Limit Bitches— First U F Van Zandi's Biddy Fioglass; W W Kendall's Lorna Do>n" II second ; Wood^u^y Kennpls' Klldure Hope third. Open Bitches— First, J Lewis' Queen Vic; J W Ogden's Blanche Fin- more second. Teato C'ass— Besi Exhibit ot Four— Won by J Lewis' team. GORDON SETI'M^KS— Novice Dngs— First, J R Oueht'in'n Dwlght Lad H; C J Reynolds' Reiimont sec >Dd; A W & C R swain's Brandv third. Limit Dogs— l-irst. J R Ougbton's nwitbt Lad III; J R Oughton'a Dwlgbt La II second; H A ■^mlin's Klack Chief third. iipe^ Does— First. J R Ougbton's Heather Lad; J R Oughton'a Dwlght Grousp second : T M (loUio's Don B Ihi d. Novice Bitches— Flrsr. -v u Kugler's Elmont Clinto"; C I Eeynolds' Juno III seciind; A W & C R Swaln'sOrpban Gordon third. Limit Hitches- First, SJlssS A Mckerson's Lady Maud: J R Oughton'a Dwlght Pleasure second; J ROoghton's Heather B-ulah tblrd. Open Bitches— First, J Graham's Lady Gordon ; J R Ougbton's Dwight Mlfinle second : R OughlOQ'a Dwlght Pleasure third Team C'Siss— Best Exhibit of Four— Wou by J R Oughton'a team. ENGLISH RK.TRIEVERS— Open Dogs and Blic es— FIrat, 0 H Mackay's Blue Black; C H Mackay's Gllmp e second; JGross' Ameri- can Hero third. CHESAPEAKE BAY DOGS— Open Dog^ and Biiches— First, Thocvig J Ct-a' pplear'a Duchess; Thomas J Chappelear.s Sailorsecond; R'Mc- AlUflier third. IRi-H WATER SPANIEL^i— Open Doga and Bitches— First. T A Carson's Dan STcratlby; T A Carson's Mollle C, second ; Mr» D W Evan's Venns third. CLUM-ER -PANIELS— Open Dogs and Bitches— First, H C Cbarles- wonh'a Lord Chumlpv; H G l.;liarle>worth'a Royal Swell 8eci>nd. FIELD SPANIELS— Puppies, Dogs and Bitchea- First. Warren De- lano Robblu's Rico: Marcel A Vltl's Royd Monarch second; Swiss Mountain Kenrels' Banner Jewel tiiirH. Novice Dogs-First. Mrs Thomas Thachei'a Darkest Africa; Lorlllard Spencer Jr's Count second. Limit Dog^ (Black) -First, Mrs Thomas Tbacher's Darkest Africa; Lo lHard Spencer Jr's Count second; Swiss Mountain Kpnuels' Banner Knight third. Open Do a ( Black)— First, Swiss Mountain Kennels' Endcllfle Bishop; Marcel A Viti's Royd Monarch second; Dr 8 J Bradbury's Drayton Warwick third. Open Dogs {Any color)— First, Rowland P Keasby's Saybrook Pop- corn; C T Mead'a Wiwlton Wonder ee'-ond Novice Bitches- Firs . Marcel A Vill's Brldford Morda; Mrs Daniel W Evans' Snowball second Limit Bitches (BlacK)— First, Marcpl A Vlil'a Brldford Morda; WA McClelland Princess Alice second: Swiss Mountain Kennels' Wansbeck Chloe third. Open Bltcbea (Black)— Flr-t, Marcel A Vltl'a Brirff-rd Morda; WA McClelTann'a Prlucess Alice second; Sw as Mountain Kennela' Wan-.btck ChloG third. Open Bitcbo8(4nv color)— First, Swiss Mountain Kennels' Banner Hazel ; C T Mead's Woolton Dagmar aecoDd ; Rowland P Keasby's Say- brook Cypresa hlrd. _ Team Class— Beat Eihlbltof Four— Won by Swiss Mountain Kennels; Rowland P Keasby'a team, reserve. fO KEB -SPANIEL 3— Puppies. Dogs— First, H C Chariesworth's Red Eric: .Jeorge Duuglas' Spartdu seconn ; Qeoree Dunn's Freedom third. Puppies, Bitches— First, C H Mason's surprise; George Dunn's Koae of Ruby second; C N Ro*)lnson'a Fiossy R II third. Novice Dogs (Blact)— First. George Duuq's Freedom; George Dunn's Pretender second ; David L. Halghi'a Haven J third. Novice Dogs (Any other color) — First, F Henwood'a King ot Hearts; Miss Jea I Reio'a Red Prince second. Limit Do^ I Black) — First, George Douglass' Black Duke; Belle Isle Keouels' Omo secoud; neorge Dunn's Pretender tblrd. Limit Dogs I Any solid colur otbtr than black)- First, F Henwood'a King of Hearts; Carlton Y Ford's Otierman Rutos secund; Mrs Moses Taylor's Harvey third. Limit Dogs i(ParCI-colored)— First, F Henwood'a Elm City Df c; W T Payue's Komanv Rye second ; H u Chariesworth's Cap Sheat third Open Do^s (Black) — First, e' Hnuwood's Premier: Swiss >iountaln Kennels' Cbamplon Ono second; Belle I-le Kennels' BU k Duke third. Open Dogs (Any oiher colorj — First. O Douglass' Bed Mack; F Hen- wood's Elm CI y Koc second: F Heuwood's K lug of Hearts third. Novice Bitches (Black I — First, Brojkslde Kennels' Winsome; Charles H Masou's fiurpnsfe second. N.^vice Bltcbea (Any color but black)— First. Brookslde Kennels' Brookaide Queen; 4 J MacDonald's Plttl-SIng second. Limit Biiches (Blackj — First. Behe Isle Kenneld' Princess Flavla; Bn oside Kennels' Wlnaome second; C H Masun's surprise third, Limit Bltcher tAny solia color other than biank)— First, Belle Isle Kennels' Hampiou Fajhion; Carlton i Ford's Oterbnrn Dollie second ; Moses lyler's Annandale Reva tblrd: Limit Bitches (Par ic ilored)— First, W T Payne's Dorothy Parson-; Swiss M>iunLaln Kennels' Banner Dolly second; Elm City Kennels' Besai-Obo thir i. Open Bitches (Black)— First, C H Mason's Sarprise; Belle Isle Ken- nela' Hampton Qitallty second ; Francis Howard's Jeannette Ferral third. Epen Bitches (Any other color)— First, W T Payne's Blue Belle 11; Bene Isle Kennels' Gayety Girl second; Brookaide Kennels' Brookslde Queen telr.i. Team Class- Best Exhibit o( Four- Won by Belle Isle Kennels' team. BULLDOG — Puppies, Dogs— First, Tyler Morse's Beaver Brook Bruiser; H .Mason ciapp's Vu can second; Francis \V Kemble's Monkey Null, Jr , third. Novice, Dogs — First, Oeorge Raper's Ivel Rustic; James Sheldon's Bombard secoud; E K .\nstl>i'a Barou S ockwell third. Limk Dogs (UL,der 45 Pounds)- First, Andrew AUbright Jr's Orient Dou ; J H Sheldon's Bombard second : J H Unllln'a Bridge Dlmboola King third. Limit Dogs (45 pounds and over)— First, George Raper's Ivel Rustic; E EK Austin's BaionSiockwell second; U J Hopton's Rodney His Lord- ship ihird Open Dogs and Bitches, {Not esceedloe 25 poinds)- First, Tyler Miirse's Beiver Book duitana; E K. Austin's Cauiloua second: C G Hop- ton's Rodnev Uypatia third. "Open Dogs— First, ueorge Raper's Ivel Bustle; J H Mullla's Ch Pleas ant sec nd; Andrew a II bright Jr's Orient Don tnird. PupDies. Bi ten es— First, E K Austiu's Cautiuus; H C Beadleston'a Darkuess. second, v'harles A Jamisiu's Ariosa third. Novice Bitches— First HC Beadleston's Pr.mrise; J H Mnllln's Miss Francis second; J HMulIIn's Bridge Queen third. Limit Biiches (Under 40 p unds)— First, J H MuUln'a Miss Francis; CkjKPr F Clarkson'a Pressmore Florrla second; J H MuUIn's Bridge Handful third. Limit Bit ha- 1 40 douods and nnder)~Flrst, Richard Elliott's Duchess Charles A Jamison's tlnle Britannia second; Louis Ba jer's Creeping Flo 'er third. Open Biiches— First, W C Codman's C Gl'^nwoodlQneen : Tyler Morse's Ch mpion Bearer Brook secoud; Richard Elliot's Duch'iSS third. BULLTh,RRIEElS— Puppies. Dogs and Buches— Hist, CQ Porter's Bob Evrtos; John wneiao's Duchess oi Marlborough second; Wentworth Kenne s' Captain Dewey tblrd. Novice Dugs-Firal, George Wilson's Rob Roy; Sidney Brltcher'a Newmarkei Marvel second ; uuy Standing's Hugo Balsamo, thlrd.- Limlt Dogs and Bitche8(Not EsceedingZ.i Pounds)- First, Wentworth Kennelb' Wentworth; Mrs. J Whelao's Chauncey Olcott, secoud; Mrs J Whelan'a May Irwio, third. Llmli Dogs (Over 20 and not Esce-dlng 30 pounds)- -First. Sidney Brltcher's Newmarket Marvel; Frank F Dale's Edg.wood Flyer U, second: M T Finu'a Tavern Duke, tbird. Limit Dogs (Over 3it pounds i— First, Dr Z J Lewis Faultless; J L Ardeu's Amphlon II second ; George Wilson's Rob Roy third. Open Dogs— first. Frank F Dole's Cb Aoi-Ocote Wouder;Dr Z J Lewis' Fautiesssecond; W S & L W uartner's (^ Prlocet ^n Monarch third. Open Dors and B'ilchrS. (Not exceeding 30 pounds)— First, H Fred Cliuca's Satiaiia; J L Arden'a Lick Burg^ second; Crescent Kennels' Crescent Dalav third. Novir* Bitchea— First, John Bennett's Sunshine; V A Blacque's VIc- trix second ; J K Arden's Wanda third. Limit Biuhes, (Exceeding 20 piunda and not over 30 pounds)— First, Frank F Dol-'s tdgewood touot!^; John Wh -lan's Duchess of Marl- borough s cond ; Cresceoi Ken els' Cre^-cent i aLsy third. Limit Bltcnes (Uver 30 Poujds) -First. John Bennell's Sunshine; V A Blacque's Vixlrix second ; J Beach Lane's Jersey Lass third Open Bflches— First, Frank F Dole's Ch starlight; John Bennett's Sunshine second; J L Arden's ch Lady Nell third. Team Class— Best Exhibit of Four- Won by Frank F Dole's team. BLUOLHuUNDS-Llmit Dogs— First prize won by Dr C A Lougest's Lualh. Open Dogs— First, Dr C A Lougest's Simon de Sudbury; Dr C A Loug- est's Luath second second; Dr C A Lougesi's Alchymist iblrd. Limit Bitches— First prize won by Dr c A Lougesi'a Margaret Catch- pole; Dr C A Lougeai's Banner II second; Dr C A Lougest's Stcrllog third. Open Bitches— First, Dr C A Lougest's Layswood Chorus FOXHoUf^lDS— Kiigllsh Open Dogs— Flrsl, A B Mcjregor's Songster; J G'bb's Gambler seco d. English Open Bitches— First, Harding Brothers' Koxana. American Open D gs-First, J uibbs' Regal; A B McGregor's Dandy second; W H McGarrv's Urant third. American Open Bitches- 1- irst, J GIbbs' Veracity; N T Harris' Car- men secoud , E E Chase's Trifle third. RUSSIAN wOLFHOU.\DS— Puppies, Dogs and Bitches— First, Sprlngbill Kennels' Marcus; !?=prlnghlll Kennela' Marlow second; Terra Cotta Kennels' Kakaiska thiid Novice Dogs— First, W L An 1ms' Damon; Springhill Kennels' Mar- cus secoud ; Mrs I C t 'avis' Gelert third. Limit Dogs— Urst, Terra Cotta Kennels' Koudar; Robert A Keasby's Stamboul s^cood; -pringnill Kennpis.' Marcus thhd. Open Dogs Flrsr. SprinehiU Kenne's'iMariismen; Terra Cotta Kennels K' udar seond; Walter S Lam .ert's Alexia third. N"vlc Bltcbea- erra Cf-ita Kennela' Kyulo; R C Wassersch eld's Adelaide s-cond; ~prli.gbill Kennels' My Lady third. Limit Bitches — Flrsl, Terra Colla Kennels' Kyula; W L Andrus' Alma II second; Spr ngblll Kennels' My Lady third. Open Bitches- First, Terra CO'ta Keunels' Kyula; G J Gould's Olga IV secon I : W L A"drus' Alma II third Team Prlze-B s'- Eiblnltof Four- Won bySprlnghill Kennels. BOSTON ' EBRIERs— First. Bayaide Kennels' Aladdin; Bayslde Kennels' Chaunc- second ; Mrs C eldeoteld's Monte I third. Novice Dogs— Fir-t, Bayaide Kennels' Aladdin; J L Collins' Ralph second: Hood arm Ken els' Sensation 'bird. Limit Dogs (15 pounds and unt^er 23 poundaj— First. G P Morris' Tommy Tompkins: Hood Farm Kenne.a' Sensation second; Mrs W G Kendall's Dabs'er third. Limit Doga (23 pounds and not eiceedlng 30 pounds)— Second, J L Col- lins' Ralph. Opeu Dngs-FIrat.Suofl-iwer Kennels' C Monte; Esther B Defiley'8 Banker second ; G P Morris' foramv Tompkins third. Pupnle-«, Biiches First, Mollie O'Brien's Pollj; B L Jones' tousette secnnd ; Mrs W G Kendall's Pixie ihird. Novice Bitches— First, Mrs Hamilton w Carey's Pink; J L Collins' Maud C sec -nd; Sha~mm Kenn-ls' Pdm tblrd. Limit Bitches (15 p unds and nnder !3 uoundsi — First. Mrs Hamilton W Carj 's Pink ; B L Jones' Princess second ; Sunflower Kennels' Elaine third. Limit Bitches (23 pounds and not exceeflirg 30 pounds)- First, K C Dean'a Gretcben; W G Kendall's Fan Tan second; Coker F Clarkson'a Fll 11 third. Open Biiches— First, Volney L Poore'a Miss Phyllis; Mrs Hamll'on W Carey's Pluk second; R C De*n'3 Gretcben third. Team C ass— Best fxhlbltot Four— Won by Sunflower Kennela' team; Bayslde Kennels' team reserve. SPEC:iAL PRIZES. BLCDHOUNDS-Best, Simon de Sudhnry. Best dog, Simon de Pud- bury. Best bllcb, Lay^wood Chorus. sr. BE-^N aRDS — Waters cup 1 r tbe best *merican-hred, members only: Sir Waldorf Beat Ame lean-bred, opposite sex. La y Bryn Mawr. Best American-bre^.same sex. but opposite coat to winner of Water* cup. Le Prince Jr. Best, same sex, l)Ut opposite coat to winner ol No 3, Veronica II. Best puppy, bred by the exhlbltur, Alia Con- stance Beat pui'py. Lady Bryn Mawr. <4REAr DANES— Best American bred dog or bilch under IP mo'lhg, owofd and exbit.it>-d by a member of the "real Dane Club nf America: First, DuDoll'e Hector; Reserve, Ruth. Best dog. novice class, Uolf. Best bl Cb. novice class. Duoollle Heriba. Be;it nog. Hmlt ciasa. Dunoliie Plul'>. Be-isolld-colired dug In npen class, Thor C; best S'did-cor red blich 1" opei class. Brunei e. Best_apoited.-dog-Qr JDltchln open class, Spon W Best drg in open class. Sandor Vom Ion; best bitch In i-pen clBsa. Stel'a Hlorla. Bent dng In wlnner'a claas, Sandor Vom Inn; beat bitch in winner's c'ass. Slplla -at, Royal Fab;lo. Rest American-bred brace, ex- hibited by member National Greyhnund Cluh, Velurla Rhymes and- Sflfaway. Beit xhlblted bv a lady. W.iod Nynpb. CHESAPEAKE BAY MOG-<— Best exhibit of (our Owned and entered by 0''P exblnltor Thomas J Chappelear. PuINTKR>J— Open to memhe-a Pointer Club ftf Amerlra only: (be American Field cup; heat, Sir Walter; Prea denl'«cui> tor ihebeederof beat four. George S. Moir. Best heavyweight. Sir Waiter; heat heavy- weight bitch. Alice Leslie. Beai lightweight dog, King William; beat llghiwelght hitch, Fay Templetoa. ENGLISH SETTER'^-Best puppy, Dewey Rogers K.^'i:'^.".^*':^^,??-^^' '^"S- ""'^ t^'^sa- Sff«mrock O'More; beet bitch, llmii das--. Kllriare Hope; aecond-best d^g, limit class, Kockwood Jr. Best orace- d04 and bitch, owned by lady memner Irish Setter Club, i'hamrock O' wore and Kll.tarp Annette. Best dog or bitch owned by lady me I oer. Shamrock O'More. Best American-bred bitch, owned by member, Isl.iQue-n Vic- Reserve. Klldare Annette IKts>U WATtK SPANIELS -Besi two prizes. Dan McCarthy. Best borne alter July 1. lM7.8n.i not exhibited prior to January I, 1999, Dan McL^arthv. Best brace of AmeriCan-bred spaniels over 28 pounds, Dan McCarthy and Mo lie. ■n-^I^h}^ HpANIELS-Bfst American-bred. Saybrook Popcoro. Best. EndcUtr-i Bishop. Best brace of American-bred. Best creed by exhibi- tor. Saybrook Popcorn. Bestoftheopprtslteaex. Brldford Morda. Best brood bitch, with one of her produce, Wan.sbeck Chloe. witn Banner Chloe. Best, other than black, Saybrook Popcorn. Best team, Swiss Mountain Kenn la . OCKEk, SPANIELS- Best.Priace33F:avla. Beat, other than black. Blue Belle IT. Best brace, Princess Flavla and Gayety GIri. Be.it solld- coored. other thai black, Kico. Beat brace of parU-colored, Romany Rye and Blue Belle IL SWEKPSTAK'S. No. 1— First, Wllkle: second. Banner Queen; third, Zidoc; lourth. Lynhronk Victor. Swe-paiakes, No. 2— First, Romany Ry--; second. Banner Rico; third. Lynbrook Rongh; toarth, Saybrook Julie. Best black of the otiposltc- sex. Winsome, Futurity Stake— First. Savbrook Bettv; second, Romany Rye- third. Banner Rodiey. Beat siud doe with one of bis get. Omo with Ono. Be t a-y aohd c dor, other than black, opposite In sex to winner of Say- brook Trop y, Gayety Uiri. rtest any Poild c lor. other than black, with one of his g'-t, Bed Mack with Louie W Brood bitch, same &.nait!una, with one of h*-r produce, Gayety (ilrl with Princess Flavia Best parU- colored d gwjih oneol his get, Saybrook Lonlawlih Savbrook Betty. B 9t parti-coloied brood bitch with one of '^er produce. Blue Belle ll with Romany Rye. Best puppy e-biblted by a trember. Surprise. Best trio owned bv a member. Elm City Doc. Premier and King of Hearts. Best parti-colored. Blue Belle II. Best brace of aponlngapanlels Prin- cess Flavla and uayety GlrJ. B ai team. Helle Isle Kennels COLLIES— Best American-bred, O-nament Best of onpnsite sex, Beacn Betty. Best. Ornament. Best born In 1893. Hurricane Beat brace. Hurricane and O nament. Annual WestmlusierStaKes forcolUes bnrn .between June 30, 1897, and July 31. 1899: First, Brandane Minx; second. Winsome of Maple G-ove: tbird, Mon Tr-sor; murlh. Hazlewood Lady Agnes Produce Stakes of IS99-First, Paragon; second, Brandane Minx; third. Mi.nTre-or; iourih. Nellie. Best dog In novice clas«, < rma- klrk (Jalopln. Best biich In novice class, Ormtklrk Connie. Best Im- ported, Barwell Mystery. Best team, J P Morgan; Reserve, Henry Jarrett. ' POODLES— Best sired by Reeal. Moskan. Best corded, open class, Flora I. Best team. Osmonde Kennela. BULDD nS— Best, Ulenwood Queen. Best of the opnoslte sex. Pleasant, Ameri.-an Field Rulldug Cup lor best Amencan-bred, Prim- rose. Beat A-. erican-brei of opposite sex, L'Amassador Nobby. Best American-bred under fifteen months of age. Demnn. Best, same cauoI- liona. of opposl'e sex. Cautious. Best which has never won a prize. Bom- bard. Besisiud dog with two or more of bis get, L'ambassador N-.bby. Best brood bitch with two or more of her produce. La y Arthur Best American bred pair, do z and bitch. Demon and Primr-se. Breeder of winner of Puppy Bowl, H C Beadleston. Best dug. Pleasant Best bitch Qlenwood Queen, Best dog, bred by the exhibitor. Bombard. Beat blic ■.samec'inditlons, Clifton Dryad. Beststurt dog with two of his gel, L'Ambassador Nobby. Team: First, J H Mulllns; Reserve, Tyler Morse. BULL TERRIERS— Best four. F F Dole Best American-bred, Star- light. Beat stud dog wit > two of his get. J L Arden. Beat bilch with two of ber produce. A Thompson. Best pair, dog and bucb, Wooficote Wonder and Starl ght. Best puppy In ihe Prodnce Stakes, Starlight. Best, Wondcote -a onrter-. Best of tne opp'^slte sex, Siarlieht, Best stud dog shown with two of his descendants cf the first and second genera- tions, Duke of Marlbi.rough. Best conditioned pair. Belle Balaamu and Hugh Ra same B^sl team. F F Dole. AIKEDALE TERRIERS -Best dog. Clonmel. Bes^. bitch, CTonmel Sensation. Best. ClnnmHl Marvel. Beat bred lo America, TlUie Slow- boy. Best team, L Arden. CLUB SPECIALS FOR MEMBERS ONLY. FRKNCH BULLnOG.S— Best pu- py. La Tosca. Best dog in novice class, Sholto Best bitch In novice class, Mi=s. Best dog lo limit class, Diabutan. Bes dog in limit class. Boole. Beat dog In open class, Dlm- hoola. Best bitch In open class, Bonie. E-st not exceeding 18 pounds, Le Petit Co Co. Best dog, Dlmboola. Best bitch, Boule. Best pair, dog and bitch. S awmnt Ketmels. Best four, G N Phelps. Best team, Shawmut Kenn-is. BOST'iN TERRCEBS-Club Specials: Best lightweight dog. Tommy Tompkins. Beat lightweight bitch, Priocess, Best heavyweight dog, Puck. Best heavy w ight bitch, Hretchen. Best novice dog. Sensation. Best novice blich, Prim. B-st dog in open clas". Mooie. Rest bitch In open class, Gretcnen Best bred and owned by exhibitor. Mnnte. Best between the ages of i^i ■ and sixteen mnnlhs, registered In A. K. '^. C. B., Sensation. Team: Fist, Sunlliwer Kennela: Reserve Bayslde Kennels. BEAGLES-Beagle ilub Pr zes: Beat, Oroosay ^latron. Beat of op- posite sex. Primate, Best in the Field Trial class, NImrod; Best bred by exhibitor. Primate. Team: First, Ridgewood Kennels. DACHSHUNDS- Club Specials: Best nnder eig-teen mooUis of age. Venlo's Imp. Best American-bred dog, Young Pheoomen. Best Amer- icin-bred btich, Venlo's Imp. Best, Ven o's Imp. Best four, Dr C Moisrhenhachi-r. Team: Dr C Moiscbennacher. FOX TERRIERS— Hill Hurst Fox Terrier Produce Slakes for 1899— Dngs: First, HIii Hurst Grit: second. Mister Cardc Bitches: First, Warren Cause; second. Mi tress Pack; tbi>d. Mistress ' role. Smooth- coated: Best Amerl-an-bred. Warren Sentence. Wirebalred" Beat American 'red, The Druid. Best stud dog, wltn twoof hia gel Meera- brook Brla les. Team: First. L & \V Rutherfor ; Reserve, Norfolk Kennels. American Fox Terrier Clun's {Special for Member- Only— Siud Dog Stakes. 1899: Second. Division, Norfolk Minuet and Sweet- heart Best, Go Bang. Smooih -coated: B-st American-bred lo open clasa, Warren Sentence. Beat Am-rica -bred In 11-. It classes, Warren Contract. Best Amerlcau-bred hred In uovIch classes, Warren Detail. Best American-bred in puppy claaaea. Aldon Artist. Wirebalred: Beat Americao-bred in open cliisses, Aldon Sequel. Best Amerlcan-bre i in limit classes. NorloK Sma-her. Beat American-bred in novice classes, Trianon Pirate. Beat American-bred in puppy classes. Hill Hurst Knnclter. Team: First. G M Carnochan. IRISH TERRI^-.R — Club -^pedaln-Sweepstakes: First, L^ed's Mud- dler: second. Tnr.v; third, Brlggs' Best. Grand Chelleng" Cud: F-rat, Rum; second. Red Qpm; third. Rochdale Bridget. Home-Brt-d Puppy Stakes. Urst EndciiSe Meddler. Best in puppy clashes. K-idcHfle Med- oler Best d'lg in novice class, Endcliffe Muddle; Beat bitch in novire class. Red Gem. B s in limlt classes, Rum. Best lo open claanea. Rum. Best stud dog or brdd bitch, with two ot his or her pr duce. puppies to count 7S per cent, dng -r bitch 15 per cent. Leed's Muddler, i.aureltoo, Rappareeaud Laurclton Dudeen, Besi atu I do?, with tw i nl hIa gel, get alone to be considered, I aurelton Happaree and Laurelton Imdeen. Team: First. Van Sch-ick &. Rodman; Reserve, Meadows KenneK SC14T ISH TERRiEB-*- Clu-i Specials— Best American-bred bitch, Cathleen. Team: First. Newcastle Kennela. SKYE TERRIERS— Best, Jubilee Queen. PU'^^* — Tram: First. Rfvikerv Kennels. YuRKSHIKE TERRIER— Best, Ashlon Premier. Team: blrat, Mrs F Senn. MALTESE TERRIERS— Best. Cuba. TOY lEBRIERS— Oiher than Yorkshire or Maltese: Best, Eittle Wonder. TOY SPANIELS- Team: First, Mrs F Senn Best non-sporting dog: I'lrst, Ornament; Reserve, Miss. BleUDel Regrlstry. Vlfilte, Sales, Whelpe and Names Claimed published In tlila colamn free of (jharge. Please uee the following form : VISITS IrviDgton Keonels' roueh coat St. Bernard Conotess (Rhyn — Bianca I) to Humboltit Kennels' Alta Miilo (Judith's Sir Bedivere— Santa Roea) March 1, 1899. W. <^. Brown's Eog'ish setter bitch Rita V. (Kittle's Lnke — Victor's Belle) to Verona Kennels' Iroquois Chief (An- tonio—Can Can). March 6. 1899. Bruce Cornwall's English setter bitch Kitty R. (Qath'a Hope ) to Verona Kennels' Iroquois Chief (An- tonio—Can Can). March 3, 1899. Verona Kennels' English setter bitch Countess K. (Htam- boul— Gladys Gladstone) to same owners' Ch. Count Glad- stone IV. (Count Noble— RuIpv'8 Girl), March 10, 1899. w HELPS. Hubert White's rough coat Sf. Bernard hitch Bernie (Reg- lov — Victoria Alton) whelped February 18, 18s9, seven pup- pies—4 does, 3 biiches — to same owner's Eboracum (Scottish Prince — Ladv Glenn.) M9M%M^WWtW O rpoc/ie» of Boston Relieve Hoarseness Immediately. "I recommend their use to public speak- ers."—REV. C. H. Chaplv, New York. The Genuine has tho Fac-Slmile Siguati of ^m^fi//^^^^ 156 ^veeiiev tm& §:p(ivt»tncm* [Maboh 11, 1899 THE FARM. An pfitimate nf the world's wool production Id 1897 and 1898 has been issued by tbe sec- retary of the Naliooal AsHociation of Wool Manafaclnrers and "hn^s an increase for the latter year of 64 574,933 pounds. Id pro- duction Europe etanns first, prcducing more than one third of all the world and making nearlv that proporiion of the gain. 8ou b America produced nearly one fifth of the wool of the world and made a gain nearly equal to the entire gain. Australasia pro- duced about one-fifth and lost more than one third as much as ai the world gained. Asia produced one-tenth and made a small gain. The United Siates produced nearly one-teotb and made a little more ihin one-tenth of the gpin. Africa produced about one-twentieth and made about one-twentieth of the eain. The entire world's production f>r 1897 is estimated at 2 62^,0S9,)9i pounds, and for 1898 at 2.689,614 1*24 pounds, Australia lost heavily from drouth both years. It is re- ported that in New South W«»1pb where the flocks were estimated at about 65 000 000 head of sheep the loss was nearlv one third. An anonymous correspondent of an exchauge takes a very gloomy view of the beef business from tbe standpoint of the consumer. Accord- ing to his figures, the shortaee nf eood heef citile this year will be from 500 000 to 700,- 000 head, and out of this and the indications for the future he deduces the statement that ''chesp meat is a thing of the past." It is true that tbe consumer in centers of popula- tion is just now paying more for his beef than he has tieen paying for some time, and cond-- tions point to tbe probibiliiy that he will have to continue to do so. But no such dis- mal outlook confronts the people as this proohet would have us believe. The popula- tion of the United States has a number of times gone through a period when cm tie were selling much higher than now and when meats were costing the people much greater figures, and still we didn't starve, nor did we meet with anything special in the nature of disaster. — National Stockman. The best walking horses are those that have been trained to walk when first being taught their duties under the saddle or in harness The inclination of the colt before he has be- come tired is to move rapidly, and he will try to trot. Ii is then that he should be held op and compelled to walk. Almost any reason- ably well fortne'i horse can iha^ be trained to walk rapidly, as rapidly as bis conforma- tion will permit. Training the animal to be- come a good walker should be the first lessoo Most horses walk better at tbe age of three years than at anv later age, but the fault is in the training. If he becomes a eood waiter before being worfeed at other gaiti he will always walk well. Make your surplus stock of horses on the farm profi able Have good broodmares and make them the work horses. Breed them tj the best standard bred stallion you can get them to, having them in prime coDdiiioo as to health and vigor «heu bred. Keep them in such conditron while in foal, and feed them in such a way as to s'imulate milk production while nourishing their young- Keep the colts always growing, handle them frequently, and have them alwavs sound in health, always BuHject to control, bat spirited and fearless. Note the mares that suckle the young Ibe best and if the foals of any of these are fillies and equally as good as the other fillies keep them to become broodmares. By all means change the turkfey cock once a vtar. No domestic fowl is easier degener- ated lh%o the turkey. Don't You Want an INCUBATOR? Send for onr Catalogue. THE IMPROVED PACIFIC, the BEST and LOWEHT-PRIOED In- cuDator in Che marbel. PACIFIC INCUBATOK CO. 3R7 CantroSt., OnklHnd. Cal. OU PA PR r M ^"^Sr. Heald's . n. in LUf L. in. I Miuing School Formerly Asst. U 8. Gov. Chemist at World's Fair. MINES EXAMIND FOR OWNERS AND BUYERS ONLY. Reports Rnarant'*ed correct. Have persona! survey- ing and E£saylDp; ouiSts. 24 Post Street San Francisco. Cal Certificate of Partnership We certify that we rnnetttute a pflrtnership trans- acting biistiiefs in this sur-i lo Kllllp&ro The fail n»ine and respeotive places of residence of hII It'* mpmrii ra ire signed hereto. Dated J tbniflry l.S, 1^99 FKEDEIUCK UENRY CHA.SE, ZA'JO Piist Mrtet, San KrancL'CO, WTtT,! AM WALLACE MENDENHALL, 2*a7 California aireei, aan Francisco MAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1899, ■ARE THE- DATES OF OUR NEXT SALE Which we believe will be the greatest one ever held in the West. Racing prespects with and without records, promising your gsters, choice breeding stock, superior roadsters, extra good coach and carriage horses, handsome matched teams, and fancy high-steppers will sell well; but we will not accept entries of inferior stock of any description, as it is not in de- mand and the prices it would bring would be unsatisfactory to consignors and ourselves. ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 10TH. SPLAN & NEWGASS, Chicago, in. Entry blanks furnished on application. UNION STOCK YARDS. Race Horse Wanted. I want to buy a Race Horpe (trotter or pacer, mare or gelding) eligible to ihn 2:ib or 2:3il classes Must be a r ee hO'se capable of repealing in 2:lfi. Art- aress. BtAiingcHsh prlceaod pariicuUrs, F. H. J. Care BREEDER AND ■PORT-=MAN. San Fraocisco, Cal. Wanted. Fast SINGLEFOOTER, 15.2 hands or over; not over 7 years old, dark color preferred, L. W. NEUSTADTER, Care of Neusiadter Bros., Pine and SanBome Sts., San Francisco* Have you made any money ON TOD SLOAN? He races in Engand this year, and the English and Amt-rieaii Turf Syndicate, P. O. Box 314. Brot^kton, Mass , will tell you all abuut it for a postal. The largest and best located salea pavilion on the Pacific Cuastl Oxdenial Horse Exchange Near Third •il HOWAKD STRKliT. For Sale-Bargains! ROAD TEAM— Well mated, handsome browns. Mare and gelding— mare, 7 years old. by Prinne Red, dam by Prompter; second dam thor- oughbred. GeldiDET, 0 years old. by Direct Line, dam Souvenir by The Moor. Well broSten, stylish and show speed. SORREL MAR '■-By Guy Wilkes,? years old. dam by General Benton. A first-class road mare; handsome, gentle and fast. BAY MARE— Eight years old (dam of May Wilbea. 2:23^2). by Sidney, dam by General Benton in foal 10 a son of Commodore Belmont. With six weeks' training has paced a half In 1:15, The above horses will be sold cheap, and can be seen at KILLIP & CO.'S yard, corner of Market St. and Van Ness Ave. C. "W. WJKLEY. For Sale. San Francisco. Having fitted up the above plnce especially for the saip of harness horse", vehicles, harness, etc., it will afford me pleasure to Currespnud wi'h owners regaiding ihe Auction Salea which I shall hOif* at ihis f.lace tVJb-RY SATl^KDAT at 11 a ra Arrangements can be made for special sales of sLandwrd breii trotting siock, thorough breds, etc. My turf library is the largtst on ibis Cohsi, hence I am prepared to compile catalogues satisfactorily to my patrons. I take pleasure in referring 10 any and all fur whom I have sold horses during the past two years. "WM. G. LAXNG, Live Stuck Auctioneer. Telephone Main 5179. STALLION FOR SALE. The Handsome Horse , ALEXANDER BUTTON JR., By ALEXANDER BUTTON.from KATE KEARNEY, by JobN NELSON. A perfect driver and a Horse rfhow ppize winner. Sound and allright. Willbe sold CHEAP. Apply at this office. You Can't Cut Out A BOG SPAVIN OK THOROUOHPIN, but ABSORBINE ■will clean them off, and you work the horse same time. Uoes not blister or remove tlir hair. "Will tell you more if ^^ you write. S2.00 per bottle, ^^^ delivered. W.F.YOUNQ,P.D.F., 34 Atnberst Street, ■ Sprinsrfield, Mass. Experienced Farmer and Stock Raiser. A man and his wife want a silnHtlon to take ohatge . I a breealng („rm. B»ve tbe bes. nf refer- ence. Hlgbly recommerded by Ihe Koval College ol Vetermarv Siureeou.. UDdersands bullalng and general improvements. Address W. H. G., BKEEDER AND SPOKXSHIAS. Percheron-Norman Stallion FRENCH MONARCH Sired by imp. Idor (First prize atate Fair), dam Topsy by imp. French Republic (imported by Ca- nadian Gov )- grandam by Island Prince. FREXCH MONARCH is seal brown in color, seven yrars old. about M'^ hands high and weigh*' about 19 0- Is active, V' ry handsome and of kind disposition. Has taken fife premiums on d fferent years at tbe >tate Fnirs. and in 1898 took fi st for stallion with family (five colts) Be holds ihe State walking record for horse to wagon, hauling a ton. Is a very sure foal-gelter, colta uniformly bajs, browns or blacks, and all large and handsome. For particnlan'. where horse can be seen together with his colta, apply to THOS. COULTER. 1430 J. St., Sacramento. Cal. THE HANDSOMEST TEAM In California FOR SALE. Horses For Sale. 100 Head of Trotting bred Horses from the Napa Stock Farm. Consisting of Horses in Training, Roadsters, Broodmares, Colts and Filiies by NcKinney and Otber Noted Sires All this stock are from tbe best strains o( trotting blood and bred Jor racing purposes. Anyone desiring to secure a good prosppct for train log, a good road horse, or a horse for raclDg purpose for the present season, cao secure what he wants at very low prices. It Is the Intention of the owner of this Block to cl'Se out the whole lot during ihepresen season and no reasjnable oQer will be reiused. For full particulars, write to or call upon E. P. HEALD, Heald'8 Business Colleg:e - 24 Post St. San Francisco. Cal. For Sale. Pair of Beautiful Bay Mares. Perfectly Matched and Ciiy Broke. An eleeant Road Team afraid of nothing. One by Secretaiy, the other by Aptos Wilkes. Sound and perfect in every way. The handsomest pair in the State. Address _ TF. F. T., This Office. Home on Central Avenne, Alameda, llroom modern house: all confenleuces. Lot 100x190. Pine well Barn tank house, carriage house, chicken houses, etc. Stone sidewalks, iron fences; over 40 fruit trees on ihe place, water piped to all parts of ihe place. Located in one of the best parts of Ala- meda. Fine neighborhood. Place will be sold cheap. For further particulars, call or address ArABIEUA. Care of BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN San Francisco. REAL ESTATE Good City properties to ex- change for Country properties and vice versa. Write to me or call at the office, and all in- formation will be cheerfully given. A. w. ROBiirsoir, Eoom 27 - - 2a 1-2 Geary St., S. F ' Speed for Sale. INFERNO ^^'''^'' 2:15 (Four years old.) By DIABtO, 3:09 1-4, INFFRNO is one of the most promising young pacers on the Coast and will be a bargain to any on^; Kinney, 2:12}2; Juliet, 2:iaK. B.nd others. First Dam— MIDDAY BELL, by GO-i=IPER. 2:UK. ''Ire ot Gfizelle, 2:11^3: Miss Jessie, 2:14, and others Second Dim -BRIAR BELL, by DON WILER-^, 2:J4?i, sire of Riverside, 2:r2»^. and seven others. Third Dam— Bv MaMBRINO PATCHE!^ 6H, thi ereiiiest broodmare sire in the world. Fuurth Dam— By ALMON V 33, sire ol aLTAMONT. tbe great Oregon sire. Q/^pf/^II^ JONES i^ a hl-ick siallion foaled in I89'i, stands 15 3 handa higb. weighs 1,150 pounds, has perleel troitlng aclioa aud promises to be McKinuey'd fastest son. Come and see the be;t four-year-old individual ever se n in Oregon. CAPTAIN JONES will make the season of 1899. commencing MARCH 1ST, at IRVINGTON PARK, ending JUNE 15TH. STAM B. 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 times 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON ,500 IN PURSES. $7 STAM E. 23,444, 3:11 1-4, isbyStamboul. 2;07»4 (<-ire 'f 34 in Ihe2.30 M-\). dwm Belle Mertiiim. 2:2U, bv Happy Mtdium (sire of Nancy Hanlts. 2:04. and 92 oih^rs in the 2:30 list and of 55 producing snnsaid 49 producing dims .second dam by Almont Lightning (sire of the dsms of King Priuceps. 2:16. and Z imbro, 2:il) .ihird dam by Mambrino Patchen; fonrlh dam by Mambriuo Chief •* STAM B. is one of the soundest and gamest race horses on Ihe Coast and one nf the best young smlliona sianding for public service. Weight l07.T|hs,. hi-iibt 15 3. "Will make the Season at Agriculluml Purk. Sacramento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON. Mares can be t-hippel by boai or train and will be met hy compe- tent men, Be-t nf care taken ot mn res but no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or esrapea. All bins pavable at time ofser- O vicc and must be settled before removal of mare. Address all communications to TCTTLE EBOss.. Rocklin, Cal. BREED (Early Speed FOR -(Extreme Speed (Size and Style. TERMS, $25 SEASON SIO payable at time of service and balance at en<1 of season, JOHN PENPEK, Agent, ..... Station **B," Portland, Oregon A. C. JONES, Owner. BOODLE 2:12^. The Only Stallion with a Fast Record in California that has sired a 2:10 performer. Sire of Ethel Downs, 2:10, Thompson, 2 :14K, Val- entine (2), 2:30 and others. As a oire no stalUon living or dead can make a better showing, consid- ering the number of his foals that have been trained. Boodle Possesses All the Qualifications desired in a staiiion. Some horses show early and extreme speed for an occasional heat, and are soon retired, owing to inherited weakness. Different with the Bood- les—they come early and stay late. Boodles has traveled from East to West, and from West to East a;ain, he has trotted year by year on every track of note in California, and he is still 'in it." .He will be ready again this year when the bell rings. Like his illustrious ancestors Gold- smith Maid, 2:14 and Lady Thorne, 2:18J^, he continues to train on, and on, and on. Send for pedigree. TERMS $50 for a few approved mares. G. K. HOSTETTER & CO., C. F. BUNCH, Manager Ownwrs. San Jii8« Kac Track. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION DIABLO, 2:09a, By Chas. Derby, sire of 3 in 3:10, dam Berlka, by Alcantara, sire of S2 in 3:15. Diablo at 9 years of age is the sire of T HIjo del Diablo 2:11^^? Dixwood 2:141^ I Inferno 2 :1.'» ^ DidHlion (trlHl) 3:13V; [ > 1 Di>.blo (trial) 3 :1S Terona (trial) „.2:31 MONTANA WINNER OF THE CAETERATE HANDICAP AND THE SUBUK- BAN OF 1893. By Ban Fox winrer of ihe Hyde Park Stakes and Champion Stallion Stakes and the best two- year-old of his year^ dam Imp. Queen by Scottish Chief, sire of the dam of Common, viimier of the Derby, St Leger and 2000 Guineas in 1S91. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE PLAGE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THREE MILES WEST OF G0.4EJ0, AND FIFTEEN DUE SOUTH OF FRESNO ON ELM AVENUE. MONTANA is a handsome bay horse. He was foaled in 18b8, and stands about 16 bands big and weigas abuiit 1100 lbs. He is a model of perfect symmetry in conformHtion and shows bis great breeding In every pirticalar. He was brefi by J. B. Haggio, and daring hi-i career on the tuif his win- nioga amounted lo Si'^.65iJ His dam, imp. Queen, was a good race mare by Scottish Cbief. who is con- sidered one of tbe greatest sire9 of broodmares in England who are prized sohighlv that ii is vtrv difficult to purchase ibeoi at any pric Montana Is one of tbe besL bred tborougfibreds oo the Pacific Coast, besides being a great iodividual, and anyone desiring to get race horses possessing gameness and speed cannot do better tban to breed to him. Terms $30 for the Season Feb. ISth to June 1st. Usual retura privileges if the horse is in the same hands. All hills due at time of service and must be paid betore removal ol mare. Send for tabulated pedigree. For particulars call or address MAKCDS DALY, Owner. ' OSCAR DUKE, Conejo. Cal. PriDce AlmonI;, p, Rbg. 2:134. (Made as a four-year-old in fourth heat of a race.) Height, 16. 13.< "Weight, 1160. Color Mahogany Bay. Handsome, perfectly sound and gentle, and much faster than his record. TERMS FOR SEASON $30. OAKNUT— Record to high wheel suuky 2:241-2- Height, 16 hands. Weight, 1210 lbs. Color, Chestnut. -^, TERMS FOK THE SEASDN »26 -*- For pedigrees and further information address J. B. NIGHTINGALE, I Cordelia, Solano, Cal. GEORGE WASHINGTON REC. 2:16 3-4. By Mambrino Chief Jr. 11,622, dam the Great broodmare Fanny Koae, by Ethan Allen 2903. BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED- This magnificent stallion standing 16 I hands high, and weighing 1250 pounds, a race horse himself and a sire of speed, size and style, will make the season ot 1839 atcraig's College dtables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo. Washington Is the sire of Stella, 2:15!^, a mare tbat ia expected to trot In 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2U&. But three of his get were ever trained. He is a handsome horse and sure foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $40. All three-year=oIds and nearly the entire number of Diablo's get that have been trained. Diablo Will Make the Season of i999 at Pleasanton, Cal. = = TERMS $40 the Season. Good pasturage for mares. Care taten, but no responsibility assumed for accHents or escapes. Address. TVM. niCRRAT, Owner, Pleasanton, Cal. Breed For Extreme Speed. K6C. z!zj4. (Private Stallion) Steinway, 1808, Ghas. Derby 4307, Rec. 2:20, SIOO The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. The Season For particulaiB addreaa CHAS. JOHNSON, Woodland, Cal. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Teims for young stallions and pasturage on application. Address. OAKWOOD PARK ST03K FARM, Danville, Gonlra Costa County, GaL Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, m, CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. -o QIcKINNEY, 3:111-4. Sire of Zkimbro 2:11 J.nnr Mac (3) 2:12 Hazel Kinney 2:1"2J< You Bet P) 2:1!'^ McZeus - 2:1S Juliet D 2:1SM! Harvey Mac 2-M^ Geo. W. McKinney...2:M^| Osilo 2:14% Mamie Riley 2:16 Mabel McKinney 2:17 Caaco 2:2« Sir Oredit 2:25 sola 2:ffiM WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Randlett Stables, Near Race Track OAKLAND . - - . CAttF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With Osoal Return Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Peralta St., Ouklaud, Cal. NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 14, dam Lida W., 2:18 14, by Nutwood, 2:18 34^ RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. Nu:woodWik3s2216,'l":T6^:! I3 the Sire ot ■Who la It (ChflmploD ttiree- year-old irottlDff gelding ot th wfirldi 2^3 J. A. McK«rron (2) 2 :2 * 1-4 J. A. McKTron (3) „2:12 1-4 CUudius (3) 2:3G 1-2 CI>iudluH (4) 2:13 1-2 Irvlrctrm Kelle (2) 2:24 1-4 Irv ncton Bt^lle (3) 2:18 1-2 Central Girl (4) 2:22 1-2 Who IH She (4) 2:25 Fr«d Wilkes 2:26 1-2 WilkPA Olrect (3) Tr 2:21 W.B. Bradbury flUy Tr. 2:23 Georgle B. Trial 2:28 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. Ee i"! the only stfllllon whievfr proiofed two throe-year-o'da in"ooe Feanon with remrds nf 2:12 an't 2:12 1-4 rf^-sjieet- ively. Willi Is It is the champion irf-Mine of the woild. and ■I, A. M<.-K«rroii was tbe f«s(e9t Ihree year old Ii. the Enst last year, aud tioih are as 6ue-gaited irotieis as were ever geea on a tr rk. NUTWOOD WILKKS will make the spflBon of 1899 at the NUTWOOD dlOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS; $50 FOR THE SEASON. with usaal return prWIlegPB. Good pasturnge at?:) per month. Bills payable bef>re removal nf mare ^t ick well cared for, but mt responPibiity assumed for accldenis and escapes. For farther parttrulars apply to, or adnress, MARTIN CARTER. Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvlngton. Alameda Co., ' ■Ei i. 158 ®*ye pveeitev and §^sxvt»man* XHaboh 11, 1899 "E. C." Powder IS SAFE. It is as Stronjsr and Quick as any Powder MadelzflNn — IT IS SAFE! — PHIIi. B. EEKEAKT, Pacific Coast nepresentative. Clabrough, Golcher Jc Co. San Jose Dog Show. 3D ANNUAL DOG SHOW OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY POULTRY AND KENNEL CLUB (in conjUQClion Mitti llie Cala. Collie Club ) APRIL 5, 6, 7, 8, 1899. If you've a good dog exhibit it. 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A patient once treated by me Is free from outbreaks lorever. I use no Mer- cury or Poiash. I will pay 8500 for any case that I fail to cure within 60 days. Write at once. DR. GRAHAM, Suite 1109, 114 Dearborn St., CUcaxo, III. Maboh iT, 1899] iS^ije ^veeitev tmti §povt»tntau 159 THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW SAN MATEO CAL. Beeedees' Dieecioey. (Property of John PAaBorr, Esq 1 DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CI.ASS SADDI.£ and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion IMP. HAC KNEY GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes. WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. SERVICE FEE, $75 I Mares Proving Barren RetnrDabe >'eit Peafon Free of C barge. i Dedut lions Made for Two or More Mares. Farther Particnlars on Aoplicalion NOTE— Those contemplating to breed for the profitable Heavv Harness Market, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, to visit THE BAYWOOD STUD and examine the get of "GREEK'S RUFpS" out of Trotting-Bred Mares. For size, substance, symmetry of form and action they cannot be equalled in California. Visitors are always' welcome. GREEN'S EUFUS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to WILLIAM EAYNER, Stud-groom. THE BAY'WOOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by s™ of Imp, Hercules. This beaatifal stallion stands 16.1 bands, on good stent legs. Has eroat body with short back. Eleven years old^ Has always been driven: has never raced. Speedy trotter, with action. Kindest disposition. His color is a beantifal and fashionable SEAL BKOWN. NOTE— This horse is recommended as an excellent top-cross on common or Hraught mares to pro- duce Eeneral-ourpose horses. Or will produce heavy-weight Huntersand Cavalry Remounts outof appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20. OO. THE TROTTING STALLION MONTEREY AMIGO, 2:0914, WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT FORMERLY MONTEREY. THE LOS ANGELES TROTTING PARK. VBRBA BCBNA JI£R8BY8-Tbe best A. J. C.C registered prize herd la owned by HENIrY PIEBCE San Franciico. Animals for sale. JERSEYS. HOLSTEI^S Ai\D DCUHAM8— Hogs. Poaltry. WM. XILES & CO.. Los Angeles. Cal, VETERINARY. CALLS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COAST AND IMTERIOE PROMPTLY ATTENDED. Dr. G. W. Stimpson — M. O. C. V. S. — MUDEBN SDEGEBY AND TbEATMENT OF EaCTF HoESEfi A SPECIALTT. San Francisco Office: 510 Tan "Sess Ave. {Xear Golden Gate Avenoe) Tel. Jessie 1721. HOUES: 11 A. M . to 2p, H. Residence: 698 34tli St., Oakland. Tel. Red 3351. (Near San Pablo Avenne) Hours : 7 to 9 a. m. ; 5 to 7 p. m. Ira Barker Dalziel VETERINARY DENTIST. OmCR AKT) BT ABLK : 605 QoMen Qate Avenae^ San FimndBCO. 0.F7ICH EOTJBa: 7 to 8 a. m. and 4 to 5 p. m TzL. South 651. DESCRIPTION. MONTEREY AMIGO 2:091-4 Btands 15 bands 3 in., weighs 1200 lbs., is a square trotter, and is admitted by all who have seen him to be the most complete stallion in every respect ever on the Pacific Coast. He has the style, size and bold action so much sought after by expert horsemen of the pres- ent time. In color he is a iiandsome chestnut with white ankles. He has the best of legs and feet, and is perfectly sound and without a blemish. TERMS. He will be allowed to serve 30 mares at $60 for the season ending June 1st when all bills must be paid. Or $50, for spot cash at time of service. I in- tend to take hun through the Eastern circuit this year and confidently look forward to bringing back to California the stallion record of the world. Address all PEDIGREE. t f Sidney 3:19 3-4-i Sire of Monterey -..2:09>^ LenDaN(p) 2mhi Dr. Leet _.2:lli4 Oddity 2:10iii O Sldmont 2:10}^ O Gold Leaf. 2:11^ Adonis 2:11^ and S others in the 2:15 circle, and 16 in 2:20 and better Santa Clans 2:17 1 Sire of William ^enn 2:07J4 Claus Aimont .'. 2:1214 Clans Forrester 2:11^^; and 12 others in 2:30 fStrathmore 403 I Sire of 2^ Elinor 2:11 1 and 7S others in 2:30 I, Lady Thorn Jr., by Mambrlno Dam of Xavidad _ 2:22J4 Santa Clang „ 2:15 I. Sweetness. Dam of Sidney 2:1 {Volunteer 55 Sire of St. Jnlian „ 2:11% and 33 others Lady Merritt, by Edward Everett Hattie.„ Dam of Monterey 2:r9i^ Montana _ 2:Wyi Com. Belmont 4340 Sire of Dams of Monterey 2:09>^ Montana _ -2:;6i4 Felifare 2:10^ la go _ 2:11 Galette. - _2:12iti Dr. Spellman 2:133^ Sire of Carrie Bell 2:23 Meieor 2:17J^ i,Barona _ Dam of Battle, dam of Monterey 2.-09iii Montana ■2;16!^ r Belmont 64 I Sire ot < Nntwood I and 57 others (.Mias (xratz, by Commodore communications to {Woodford Mambrlno 2:21 1-2 Kremlin _ 2:07J4 and 12 others I. Daughter of Norman 25 ana mare by Gray Eagle J. WILLIAMS, University P. 0., Los Angeles. Cal. Z3x*. VVXKX. JF"» SSsAi:^ M.R.O.V.a, F.E.V.M.S. VETBBINART SUBGBOif. ai ember ol the Boyal College of Veterinary Stu- geoDS, England; Fellow of the Zdlnborg Veterinary iledical atKnety: Gradoate of the Xvw Veterinary College, Edinburgh; Veterinary Sargeon to the 3. F. Fire Department; Live Stocfe Inspector for New Zea- land and Anstrallan Colonies at the port of San Francisco; Professor of Eqnlne Medidne, Veterinary Sorgery, Veterinary Department University of Caiilomia; Ei-Prealdent ot the California State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Infirmary, Residence and Office. San Francisco Veterinary Hos- pital,11J7 Golden Gate Aveoue, near Webster St.. San Francisco: Telephone West 12S. ELAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE - DEAXEBS EW - 55-57-59-61 First Street, 8. P. TELEPHONE Main 199. Business College, 24 Post St. SAH FEAJfCISCO • Tbe most popnlAr Bchool od the Coast. E. P. HKAT.D. President, C. S. HALEY, Sec-f. t^'SenA for Clrcalara. YOU CAN GUP HAIR from Man or Beast. Juat the thing to use for clipping fetlocks, and around the ears or sores on your horse or any other animal, as well as keeping the children' s hair neatly cut- A GOOD THING ON THE RANCH (Or about the stable or house.) FIRST-CLASS HAIR CLIPPER with extra springs, SENT POST PAID FOR $1.50 Or, Free with Two New Yearly Subscriptions to the Breeder axd Sportsjias. Address BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 22 1-2 Geary St., San Francisco, Cal. Patented August lUb, Jfi96. DEVICE COMPLETE - - - $5.00 J. O'K.VNE, Agent, Dr. Mutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just the thing for a Eoad Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. /p^^Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address. G. E. HUTTON V. S., ELLlSVItLE, Illinois 26-28 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. LearflloSMBMsl Lm TailJerny! Lean Way! Because success is guaranteed from the start! Because the work is pleasant as well as profitable. A collection of birds is both beautiful and valuable. Birds, animals, fish, reptiles, etc., may be preserved with little trouble, as records of the day's chase. Bovs. ^fls, men and women can do nice wort from the start, and can become expert in one week. KTonnted birds find a ready aaie; be-idea yoa can make money teaching your Mends. Every school shoaid have a coUeelion of native birds and animals. TAXIDEK is a compoQnd of wonderful embalming power. It is not necessary to skin birds of animals when nsing Taxtder. Birds when monoted with Texidt^r tiecome a.'^ bard as atone, and wilt last a tbonsand years undistarbed by moth or lime. No tools required except those that everyone has. One box Tasider is enoogb to mount 30 birds tbe size of a qnail, with fall instructions for monnting every- tbing. Alsolnslroriionsfor tanning skins fur rags. etc. Price 81. -SEE WHAT ONE MAN SAYS- TO RIIV H IIDflOr ^o^^ ^ ^^^ office of tbe Bbeedeb A^-I) * ^ ori ■ tt HI IK^r Spobtsjian, register your wants and place an OR ObLL n llwIlVb^ advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with less expense than by any other method. Tacoma, Wash . Aug. 9. 1S93— Me. F. L. Ackley: I received tbe box of Taxider some time ago. It works fine. I have jaet finished mounting a befloilful swan. I have Plreadv a nice collection of birds, and a class of seven boys. It is really wonderfoi how it works. The very first bird I mounted was a success. Please find enclosed money nrder for one d( zen boxes. Please rush, as I cm in qniie a hurry. Thanking you for past favors, I remain truly youre. J. H. Flandees. Tacoma. Wash. I have letters like this from hundreds of people, and all are having success. Send for a box to-day. You can learn in one hour. Remember, success is guaran- teed from the start. Liberal discounts to agents. Taxider is manufactured by F. L. ACKLEY, Sioux City, U. U. S. A. C. F. BUNCH, Superteodent Veodome Stock Farm Race Track SAN Jose, cal. Win Take a Few Ontaide Horses to Train on Beasonable Terms. Tbe following named horses bave received tbelr records at the bands of Mr. Bunch. Viz.— Hillsdale _ 2:15 Much Better. .._ 2:0714 Ethel Downs. 2:10 Our Boy ._2:12Vi Yon Bet -2:12!^ Claudius ...2:!3>ii Iran Alto .2:13?.^ Thompson _2:H^ And many otbeis better than 2:30. Jonn Bory _2:153^ Dr Frasse „ 2:18^ Alviso „ 2:20 ' Lynnette „2:20 I Laura B 2:21 Sulkies Built to Order! REPAIRED AND CONVERTED. I.lned up to run perfect when 8tr»pped to horse. • OTTB SPECIALTY ■^^SULKIES TO REIMT-^ We BUY and bell Second hanb Sulkies. Vr. J. KKNmGY, Btkeman, 681 Valkncu. St., >xj.e i^th .60 tP^e ^veeliev caiti §povi»mavu [Maboh 11, 1899 TELEPHONE: South 640 Track Harness for 1899 ^ [See Our Special ^ $40 Moffitt Leather Harness THE BEST EVER OFFERED FOR THE PRICE. HORSE BOOTS Horse Clothing, Medicines, Liniments, Etc., Etc. J. O'KANE. 58 W^arren St., N. Y. 26-28 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. SPLENDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARM, near Antiocli, Contra Costa Co., Cal. Horses are sent oa tbe BtoclttOD br^at tn Antfooh. No danger) as from railroad traosDortation Uorava led from Anlloch to tlie Farm by Comp^teot men. ALFAI-FA and nnlural grasses in abundance i SEPARATK AI-FALFA FIFT.DS if desired OLIMATK mild wliiler and summer f SPKCIAL CAKF, taken ol HOBSKS FINKST of I'AODOCKS fir STALblON.S. For rates apply H. DUTARD, Owner. 125-127-129 DAVIS STREET Or to FRANK NUGENT, Hanager, Antioch, Cal. SAN FRANCISCO IP YOUR PA8TURE8 AND FIELDS ARE INCLOSED WITH THE LLWOOOsx^^LWOVEN WIRE FENCE ■ yoi] liuve secured absolute efficiency at least expense, in a practical fence Ib '■h"'' wi" positively turn cattle, horses, hogs and pigg. A fence that is siroiif,', practically everlasting, proven thor- .jn,.,,. __ ouRhly cllicieut under all possible oondi- ^ tluua. YOU CAN'T GO In eelecting the ELLWnOD WOVEN FENCE Sold by our agents in every towi. If you can't gef it in your town, write us direct, and we will see that you are supplied. £LLWOOD FIELD FENCE (Stanaud StjleV- AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE CO. General Offloee: CHICAGO, ILL. II. l.rirUtf.N, AKHDt, \ii. ^Kl■.Mt*^^ :M-. .-Mill Franolsoo Every Stockman Should Use RED BALL BRAND. VwardJil Gold llfdnl Att:nlirorDlB6tBle Fair 1893. lOvcry liorie owner ■vlio vftliip.H lilH stock Hlii'Uld coiialanily bave . Miipply 01 It on haiiO It Imiirovas nnri keppf. -^ttH-k tn the nhik ol cnu- • llllon. Manhattan Food Go. Man Mnlpo. Cal. Afik yourgroceraor ilealere lor It San I'ranciSGo Agents: TILLMANN & BENDELL, Cor. Clay and Battery St The Palace •AND- Grand Hotels -«. Setxx f^xra.xxclsco -«. 1400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals In THE PALACE atthe special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, It will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. COREESPONDENUE SOLICITED - JOBCN C. KIKKPATKICK, Manager' American Trotting Register PUBLICATIONS. THE YEAR BOOK. Vol. XIV, 1898, sluElc copies, poetpsid 13.00 Vol. XIV. 1898, 10 or more copies, each. 1. o b 2.60 This great work will be ready for delivery Man h 15, 1809. Vol. XIII, 1897, single copies, postpaid 3.00 Vol. XII, 1890, " " " 3.00 Vol. XI, 1895, " " " 300 Vol. X, 1894, " " " 3 00 Vol. IX, 1893, " " " 3 00 Vol. VIII, 1893, (two parts), postpaid 6 00 Vol. VI, 1890, (limited number), postpaid 2.60 Vol. V, 1889, '■ " " 2.E0 Vol. IV., 1888, " ■' " 2 50 Vol. II, 1886, " " " 1 00 Year Doois, for 1891, 18-7 and 1885, (out of print) Contains suminnrieR of races. Tables of 3:30 Trotters, 3:35 Pacers, 2:30 Trott.Ts, 3:15 Pacers, .Sires, Sires of Dams, Great Hrood Mares, Champion Trotters, Fastest Records and Bejecled Records. THE REGISTER. Vo'8 HI 10 XIV., iDcIu;We.in oneorderf.o b. S55 00 SlDple Vo'umes. postpaid 6.00 Vols I aud II are outof priDt. INDEX d:gest. Postpaid $7..=0 This Important adjunct contBlne all the standard anlmnlH in tbe HrRt ten volumeei, with numbers, liil- tirtl pedigree, HDrt relereuce to volume lu wbich animal 19 registered. 1 . U. J. U. INGI.E3ID£ TRACK "The Paradise of the Horse World." MARCH 6 TO MARCH 18 FIVE OR MORE RACES DAILY Trains leave Tliird Street Station at 12:45 and 1:15 p. M. Roand Trip Tickets 35 Cents. Electric Cars on Mission and Kearny Streets every three minntes. ADMISSION $1.00 r. H. GREEN. Seo'y. S. N. ANDROUS, Pros. Racinaf! Racing! REGISTRATION BLANKS Will be sent free upon applicallon. Money must accompauv kH orders. Address J. H. STEINER. Secretary, American Trotilng Register Association, .tr>5 Dearborn St., Room 1 108, ChtciiKO, Illinois. Or, BREEDER AND SPORTSHAN, San Francisco, Cal, CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB RACES WINTER MEETING 1898-99. MONDAY, MAR. 20 to tPRIL I Inclusive. Oakland Race Track RflClDg MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY, FRIDAY and s'aTURDAY. Five or More Itaces Kaoh Day, Ferry Boats Lpave >^n Francisco at 12 M. and I2:.W, I. 1:30, t. 2:.^0 and 3 p. m,, coDnecliny wlUi iralns 9t pplD^ at tbe entrance oi tlie track. Buy your ferry tickets to Shell Mnund. Keturnlne, Trains Leave the Track at 4.15 and 4:46 p. M. and Immediately alter itte last race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR., President. B B, MILROY, Secretary. Advertise Your Stallions in tlie BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. Vol. XXXIV. NO. 11. No. 22>i GEART STBEET. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MARCH 18,1899. Continuous Racing and the Circuit System. San Fkancisco, March 15, 1899. Editoe Bkeedek and Sportsman: Much has been said and written within the last year upon the subject of the long continuous racing and booking in and about San Francisco, discussion being strongly provoked by the legislation which has been resorted to in this and other States upon tliat subject. I would again call attention to the subject, after repeating a few of the arguments that have in the past been urged for and against continuous racing in one city or town ; also bookmaking and poolrooms. I consider the relations between the system of pool-betting and bookmaking vastly different. The former the public makes the favorites and odds; in the latter, the bookmaker makes the favorites and odds. Let us first hear what can be said in its support. I think it is fully stated in the oft- repeated cry of the race tracks and owners of horses, as a rule not the breeders, that they cannot exist without the book-betting system, in which money is won from an unsuspecting public by every imaginable '-put up job." The second, that without their share in the form of a percentage of the ill-gotten gains of the bookmakers and so-called poolsellers. If I lould believe these claims to be true I would not hesitate to say. "let the race track perish," but I do not believe these statements to be true. Now let us see what can be said on the other side of the question. The arguments are all old, but have lost none of their force. Racing, both running and trotting, is a great outdoor public amusement, truly American, very popular with the people and is stronglv supported when conducted in a perfectly honorable and fair way, the increased attendance of respectable people • more than compensating for any loss to be sustained through the banishment of the long and continuous racing in any one city or town. The circuit system, a week or two in one place, is considered honorable -and fair to the people and breeding industry. Again the breeders of this State are just at the threshhold of a prosperous boom in the breeding of the high-class, speedy turf performers, as it were, for a foreign and speedway demand for our trotting bred stock. To abolish the pool auction system of wagering upon a result would close the gates of the race tracks; would to a large extent be injurious to the breeding industry of this State by a lack of an opportunity to show the prospective speedy young animals. I am a firm believer in weekly circuits from town to town, in the auction system of wagering upon the results and closing the gates upon all touts. Breeding of the speedy turf animals goes hand-in hand with other farm produc- tions and brings to that breeder and section coin. Race tracks cannot live without the support of the public. If we wish to please the public, there must be some attraction to amuse those who pay admission at the gates. Some only wish to see a hot contest between a field of speedy animals without wagering ; others wish to venture a few dollars on their favorite bred animals or those owned by their friends, while others make a business of following up the races. Therefore, those that pay admission can do as they please about the so- called gambling, as the latter form of speculating is just as legitimate as that on Pine street or Wall street ; there is no compulsion upon any person to speculate at either place, but it is a well known fact that it is second nature for the majority of the public to speculate on some ven- ture or speculating game. Invidious comparisons have been made between the running and the harness horse racing, greatly to the disadvantage of the latter. There can he found in al; speculating ventures unscrupulous scoundrels, as well as the broad-viewed business gentlem'an who has a warm spot in his heart for a high-class speedy turf performer. Asa rule continuous racing in one city will draw out the roughest element. True gentlemen and business, men breeders and trainers favor the summer seasons, on good day and track and the circuit system of racing from place to place, and it is a noted fact that in most cases those interested in the latter system have the largest bank account by November 1st. I have con- sulted with most of the best judges, breeders, owners and trainers throughout the United States and the latter system of racing is favored most. There are per- sons who are interested in race tracks for selfish motives and do not promote the interest of the turf or breeder. To abolish betting, as a rule, the running horse sys- tem of racing could not exist, as a thoroughbred racing animal is of no other value; their earning capacity is what they can make upon the turf. The trotting animal is dependent upon the race track, as a rule, to test the different families. The final aim in view, a low record for good gaited, level headed and best type of a gentleman's road animal, and without the use of hop- ples. The American expo t trade in the speedy turf performer is quite interesting to the general breeders and should be encouragsd as it is a legitimate business, and many well known and respectable citizens are con- nected with it. Restrict racing to not over fifteen days in any one county, do not abolish the auction pool sys- tem, bar all minors from the betting ring and close pool and bookmaking rooms outside of the race tracks, then you have the so called evil checked. This State of gold, fruit and flowers is specially adapted, as is Kentucky, for the raising of the fleety animal. Equal to any other part of the world. I have taken in person to the Eastern markets and sold about $400,000 worth of California bred animals and know the value of a speedy and prospective turf performer. AVithout race tracks their qualifications would not be recorded. We must have race tracks. I love the speedy trotters and in that animal for a gentle- mans road horse, I place my trust. Yours, Samuel Gamble. * Saratoga Entries. Secretary Chilton of the Saratoga Racing Association has received an unusually large number of nominations for the coming season's stake at Saratoga. For the Grand Union Hotel Stakes, the $10,000 Double Event, and the richest stake on the mid-summer calendar at the Spa, 102 two-year-olds have been named. The best tried youngsters of the East and "West have been named, and tlie large entry list from both East and West is taken to be indicative of a much larger attendance of horsemen at Saratoga this year than ever. Among the big nominators is Charles L. Fair of California, who has not raced on the metropolitan circuit since 1894, when he first came East with an unusually fine string. Mr. Fair's entries include a number of the get of Or- monde and St Carlo. All of his horses are in California now, and will be sent East in the spring in charge of Trainer George Miller. The new race for three-year- olds and over — the Saratoga Grand Prize of $5,000 — and the Citizens and Merchants' Handicap have attracted some of the most prominent horses in the older division. The District Appropriations. In the appropriation bill which has passed both housej of the California Legislature and is now in the hands of the Governor for his approval the District Fairs are provided for as follows. The amounts are much less than have formerly been given to the districts, and there are a iew instances where larger districts are given less than smaller ones, but the arrangement is the best that could be made under the circumstances. On these appropri- ations very good fairs can be given, and as the prospects for bounteous crops are so bright there is little doubt but splendid exhibits can be secured with a little earnest effort. It must be remembered that the appropriations are for two years, and but one-half the amount can be used for this year's exhibits. There should be a meeting of the representatives of these districts as soon after the Governor signs the bill as possible. Money can be saved the associations by a convention of this kind, and many ways of saving money and at the same time making better exhibits and giving better racing programs than ever, can be learned by those who attend. A meeting of the representatives will be called soon and it is hoped will be largely attended. The appropriations, the districts and the locations where the fairs are held are as follows: No. and Name of District Location of Grounds Approprialioo 1— San Francisco and Alaiceda.... Oakland „ „ ?4.500 2- San Joaquin Stockton „ „ S.COO 3— Butte .Cbico „ 1,4C0 4— Sonoma and Maria Petaluma „ 3.000 6— 8an Mat- o and Santa Clara San Jose _ 3,' 00 6-Los Angeles _ LosAngeles 4,500 7— Monterev Salinas '.„ 1,800 8— El Dorado PlacerviJIe 1,400 9— Humboldt Rohnerville 1.800 lu— Siskiyou Yreba _ 1.200 11— Plumas aii'1 Sierra Qoincy 1.600 12— Lafeeand Mendocino Ubiah _ 1,800 13-Sotter and Yuba -.... Marysville „ _ 1.800 14— Santa Cruz. WatsonviUe „ _. l.SOO 15— Kern Baberffield 1,400 16— SanLnisObispo San Lois Obiapo „ 1,400 17— Nevada Grass Valley „.. _ 1,400 18— Mono. Inyo and Alpine,„ ladependence _ _ 1,800 19— Santa Barbara, No. 1 '. Sania Barbara „... „ 1,2C0 20— Placer Auburn 1,200 21-Presi oand Madtra... „ Fresno 2,400 2^2-Saii Diepo Sin Diego „.... 2,100 23— rontra Costa Concord l.fOO 24— Talare and Kings Hanford „ l.fOO 25— Napa Napa _ 2,100 26— Amador - lone „ _ ...._.- 1.500 L'7— Shasta and Trinity ReddioK l.SOO 28- San BernarainoandRiverBide-CoItOQ 2,400 29— Tuolumne — .Sonora _ 1,400 30— Tebama .Red Bluff 1.400 31— Ventura Hueneme 1,400 32 -Orange Santa Ana _ 1,400 33-San Benito Hollister 1,400 31— Modoc Alturas 1,200 35- Merced and Mariposa Merce^ 1,400 86-Solano Vallejo l.SOO 37— aanta Barbara, No. 2 Lompoc 1.200 38— Stanislaus *.: Modesto. _ —. 1.400 39- Calaveras .- CopperopoliB ™ „ 1,400 40-Yolo Woodland ,„ 2,100 41— Del Norte «. Crescent City 1,200 42-Qlenn Willows „ „.. 1.400 43- Lassen Susanville «. „ 1,200 44— Colusa , Colusa 1,400 California Derby Postponed. Owing to the fact that the ordinance against betting has compelled the bookmakers at Ingleside to refrain from offering odds, the Pacific Coast Jockey Club has decided to postpone the California Derby, which was down for decision to-day. It is announced that the postponement is until the next meeting, which in the regular order of things will open two weeks from lion- day nest. If by that time the club can see its way dear to conducting its meeting without interference from the police, Derby day will be announced. Otherwise a further postponement will have to be made, or the race run at the Oakland track. 163 ®ij^ ^veeitev m^ §pcxt»mtau [Maeoh 18, 1899 SPURTS, SKIPS AND SKIVES. [By the GEEEN 'UN.] History is repeating itself in California, and it need not surprise horse breeders if a majority of the neit Legislature should be elected on a pledge to entirely prohibit betting on horse or dog racing within the State. The strangest part of the situation is that the race track gamblers themselves can- Dot see the handwriting upon the wjU. Wherever continu- ous racing has been established the people have finally demanded a law prohibiting it. and the lav has been passed and enforced. New Jersey concluded she would rather live under laws suggested by the radical purhts and reformers than permit the gamblers to make a Moote Carlo of the State, and California's voting population is of the same blood as that of New Jersey. The action of the Boird of Snpsr- visors of this city and county need not cau^e anyone to think this attack on race track betting is a sudden flush of fire tbat will soon he qaenched. The actions of the bookmakers and the race track attorneys are only adding fusi to the flames, and on every hand is heard a demand that they be compelled to obey the law. The American people are the most liberal minded on earth and have a very jealous regard for personal liberty. They believe a person should be allowed to do almost anything as long as he does not inteifere with the liberty of another or do him any injury, bnt at the same time they have a wholesome respect for the law ani a con- tempt for law breakers. If a law is unwise or unjust, appeal to the power tbat made it for a repeal, or test its constitutionality in the courts. There is not a case on record where an uojast law has been allowed to stand in America ffhen its UDJust character has been discovered and made known. At the same time, there is an almost uni- versal feeling among the people that as long as a law is on the statutes it shonld be observed, especially by men who profess to belong to the respectable portion of society. There is probably not a member of the San Francisco Board of Super- visors but favors racing and believes the incidental wagering of money on a contest between horses is a harmless amuse- ment when done in moderation and purely as a recreation and high-class sport, but when conducted solely as a means of gambling and for seven months continuously* it loses its character and degenerates into the same class of games of chance as lotteries, shell games and roulette wheels. It breeds a class of loafers who see in it an opportunity to live without work and is demoralizing in the extreme. To say that it encourages the breeding of thoroughbred horses is not true, as it provides dollars for the scrubs where cents are given for tae real high-class stake horse. The demand that racing as conducted in 8an Francisco be stopped is not a sudden inspiration. It is a growth of years and one has but to move about among the business men tf the town or on the boats and trains that bring the workers to and from their daily toil to know that it is getting stronger among the people. As Budd Doble sat in the Bbeeok& and Sportsman office the other day discussing the horse business and the out- look for it this year, he was handed a prospectus of the new Empire City Trotting Club of New York. The great reins- man looked it over carefully and said : 'That looks like business. It is the right thing at the right time. 'Three to enter and two to start/ reads well and sounds well to all .those |who remember the palmy days of horse racing and bslieve they can be revived. I think it the duty of every horse owner and trainer in America to do his part in aiding associations like this one to make these meetings successful. It will do much for h orse owners all over America." "There was quite a boom in trotters when you were ou^ here in 1874 with Goldsmith Maid and Lucy, Mr. Gold- smith," I said; " Do you ever expect to see the enthusiasm as great again?" "Hardly,'' was the answer. "We received that year for coming to California $21,000 in gold coin and our railroad expenses from Ogden and return. According to the condi- tions of the contract we were to give two exhibitions with the Maid and Lucy and to meet Occident once with each mare. On the trip out and on our return at every station along the route there would be crowds collected to look at the mares. Men, women and boys would climb all over the cars and try to get a glimpse of the champions. I'iverybody seemed to be interested in them. It is different now. A traiuload of champions can be taken all through the country without exciting any particular interest except from a few. But the interest in the harness horse is reviving and will continue to grow, and while it will probably never excite as much enthusiasm among the people as formerly, I think it will again be (he great American sport. Road driving is a recreation that is becoming more popular every day, and this is very noticeable from the fdct that high-class road horses are now selling in New York and Chicago at bigher prices than race horses, quite a number having been sold for from $5,000 to $6,000 each simply for road purposes. I be- lieve the interest in trotting and pacing contests is growing also, and that in a year or two large crowds will again be visiting the track to witness harness racing. Good manage- ment, liberal cooditiocs, equ^ire racing and good-sized purees will bring this order of things about." "That track at Empire Park which U to be 100 feet wide i' ! entire length will be a magnificent course, no doubt*" said Mr. Doble, "but for an ideal track I would build one with an oval of three quarters, with a quarter mile chute to start the horses on, thus making a full mile. It would be shaped like the letter q, the start to be made at the point corresponding to the lower extremity of the letter. The grand stand and judges stsnds would be placed in the same relative posilson they are now on the regulation tracks. By having the starting done away from the grand stand, the public would not get wearied as they do by the many annoy- ances incident to scoring. The loud talk and scolding in- dulged in by the starter would be out of hearing. We all know that a crowd will sit without grumbling when the run- ners are twenty minutes at the post in a three quarters race, while ten minutes delay at the start [of a mile race will set the growlers to growling. Oa a track like the one eoggested the horses would get going well before reaching the first turn and would be strung out so there would not be that crowding aud rushing to get the pole which always happens when the start is so close to the turn. Then again the horses would pass the stand twice, which would add interest to the race. The straightaway or chute could be made very wide and a large field of horses could he started on it with little trouble. A track of this kind would possess many advant- ages and I would like to see one built like it. I understand there is to be one in Des Moines oo this plan and it will surely be a novel and attractive one." I don't know of a man in the horse business who holds his age like Budd Doble. The first time I saw him was at Sac- ramento in 1874, when he was driving Goldsmith Maid, and he did not look much younger then than he does now. I hope he will remain in California this year, and can be in- duced to ride a fdw miles in the sulky in races. The mere announcement of the fact that he would drive would draw out many of the old timers. There is a colt now being handled by James Sntherland of Pleasanton that is known as Elwood W., and when he gets a low mark, as be certainly will, there will be a happy twelve-year-old boy out there in the horse town. This little fellow's name is Elwood, and he is the son of Southern Pacific station agent, Wallers, of Pleasanton. Two or three days la the week the boy can be seen training a mare by Mount Vernon on the track. Sometimes he rides a wheel and leads the old mare, who is the same age as her youthful trainer, and it is wonderful to see him spurting around the track at a 2:30 gait while the mare trots alongside^ carefully keeping away from the wheel, and looking over at the boy as though she had him in charge. Then again El- wood mounts on her back and speeds her through the stretch on a trot. I saw them at it one morning a few weeks ago. The boy rode her without saddle or blanket, while the only article worn by the mare was an old bridle with a curb bit on which there was no chin strap. I was walking down the stretch when I heard them coming through the stretch at a twenty clip, the bo;'s head nearly touching her hips as he ''laid back" on the reins and urged her on. There was no breaking on her part, but a good square trot, at an open free gait that was perfect in action. She wore no boots and the boy carried neither whip nor spur, but she marched through the last eighth of the stretch in 18 seconds and then repeated in 17^. Elwood Walters is a modest.retiring lad, and he and the old mare understand one another thoroughly. 1 thought then that a district fair could not offer a more attractive prize than a purse for trotters to saddle to be ridden by boys not over 16 years of age. It would arouse much interest, attract the public, lead to the training by farmers' boys of horses to trot under saddle, and be beneficial in many ways. If such a race were trotted I would want a ticket on Elwood Walters and his Mount Vernon mare. Speaking of old times, did it ever occur to yon how many of the early California reinsmen are still living and enj^iying fairly good health? I can call to mind a few that used to drive trotters when in my early boyhood days I attended the State Fair at Sacramento. Among them Capt, Harris, 8. G. Whitehead, Dan Dennison, Pat Farrell, Peter Brandow, Chaunoey Kane, Lige Downer and a number of others are not too old to drive a horse now, though the majority gave up riding in the sulky years ago. What fairs were held in those good old days, thirty years ago. Why, they used to have running races, mile heats, three in five, and $500 was the ordinary price paid for choics in the auction pools. The public made the odds then and bookmakers and police raids of tracks were unknown. To breed and own a thor- onghbred or a trotter and win a race with him at the State Fair was considered an honor, and the leading farmers, mer- chants, statesmen and professional men of the State patron- ized and approved of racing. The "onwaid march of progress" had not at that time brought the bookmaker and the tout, with the accompanying evils of seven months con- tinuous racing and resulting ordinances prohibiting betting. It's different now. ^ The effect of good driving clubs is perhaps best shown la Cleveland, %here scarcely a week passes but that some good horse is porcbsEed by a member of the local driving club for a good price. The new driving club of Boston has fifty members. It costs $100 to join, and the annual dues are $25 . THE EMPIRE OIT'^ TROTTINQ OLUB. Something About the New Trotting Track Re- cently Built at New Yorb:. Empire City Park is the name selected for the magnificent trotting track and stables now in course of construction on Central avenue, between Mount Vernon and Yonkers, about one-half mile from the former city and thirty minutes by train from the heart of New York. Besides the regular steam lines, there are several trolley lines which lead direct to the track, and a magnificent driveway one hundred feet in width leading from the city to the main entrance to the track. Nothing has been done in this country for a long time that is fraught with so mnch good to the light harness horse industry as the building of this great track arid the announcement of the meeting to be held there in September of this year. New York is already the great horse mart of the country, and its leading citizens of wealth will pay almost any price for animals that suit them to drive on the road. With a track whereon high-class contests will be held, a still greater interest in the American trotter will develop, and the market for the harness horse will be still further strengthened. The Empire City Park comprises about one hnndred acres situated in one of the most beautiful and salubrious spots in the vicinity of New York. The track which is now being constructed by the noted track builder, Mr. Seth GriflSo, will be a full mile, and one hundred feet wide at every point. No other track in the world is that wide for its full length , and to the trainers and drivers it will be a deciJed novelty. There will be plenty of room for the largest fields and no ex- cuse for crowding at any point. In the estimation cf Mr. Griffin the soil with which the track is to be dressed will serve to make it ae fast as any course in the country end at the same time one of the safest . A steel amphitheatre capable of seating fully six thousand people is now being erected, and six hundred boxes for horses, built in detached groups, each large, light and com- fortable with a covered area at each group for exercising horses in bad weather. The program announced for the opening of this park, which is fully set forth in our advertising co'umns this week, is a new departure inasmuch as the conditions are more liberal than have heretofore been made by trotting assoocia- ciations anywhere. One of the conditions is that it requires bat three entries to fill a race and two tc start. This is indeed a departure from the rule so generally followed by other associations and which reads : "Right reserved to declare off any class which does not fill satisfactorily. Under the generous plan to be followed by the Empire City Trotting Club, there will be no declaring off ; every man who enters a horse for any race is sure to get a go. This condition alone should draw a large number of entries. It is the duty of horse owners to do everything in their power to build up and rehabilitate the trotting horse business, and in no way can they do this better than by making liberal entries where liberel parses are guar- anteed by reliable associations. A successful meeting at New York this year means much to the horse breeders of America. It means an increase in the value of light harness horses, and a wider demand for them. It means the re-awakening of the old-time interest in trotting and pacing, as New York leads the fashion in this as in other matters. It means the entrance of more man of wealth into the ranks of harness horse admirers, and there will not be a community in the United States where harness horses are bred or trained but will feel the impetus that is given the whole business when it is announced tbat the Em- pire City Trotting Club's meeting was a great success. The races will be all two in three, and no class will be slower than 2:25 probably. The classes will not vary more than two seconds from the 2:25 down, so that all will be pro- vided for. The program will be so arranged that an owner may start the same horse twice the same week if desired. Under the two in three heat rules no race can be longer than four heats unless theie is a dead heat, and in races of this duration a horse can easily go twice a week without distress, thus increasing bis earning opportunities without increasing his expenses. We believe that every stock farm in California that is en- gaged in the breeding of light the harness horse should send representatives East each year to compete on the eastern tracks. Of course they must be good ones to hold their own with those that trot and pace there, but we have prodnced and can produce the equal of any in the world. There is an opportunity to earn large sums on tracks like this one in New York, where $30,000 is hung up for eight early closing events, and other purses as liberal are to be announced here- after. We wcnld like to see the number of California own- ers racing in the East increased every year, believing that nothing would better advertise our State as a horse breeding and developing country, and no plan could possibly be de- vised by which eastern horse buyers would be attracted to oar State every winter in large numbers. The Secretary of the Empire City Track is Mr. Sidney S. Toman, a remarkably well posted and most energetie gentle- man in all matters pertaining to harness horses, and In his hands the preliminary work will be so welldone that nothing will remain to make the September meeting a complete suc- ceES but the patronage of the pnblic, and it is sure to follow. We ask every reader of the Breeder and Sportsman to read the splendid program and the conditions of this meeting as set forth in the advertisement, and hope that every owner and breeder who can will make an effort to enter his horses in the purses and to trot or pace them at the coming meeting. Mabch 18, 1899] tRije ^r^^Iretr an& ^poxt&ntcttu 163 EnffliBh Registration and American Thor- oughbredB. In relation to the attilade of Measre. Weatherby & Sod, compilers of the English Stud Book for upward of one hun- dred years, towards animals registered and accepted a3 thor- oughbred ID America (and in Auatralia, Eaasia and other countries, for that matter), the whole matter may be epito- mized as follows: Animals may be eent to England, and sold and raced as thoronghbrede; fillies may be bred there^ and brought back here and their produce recorded as thor- onghbrede; but if they are to remain in England, their reg- igtry_for Btud pnrposea— and consequently the registry of their produce, will, under present conditions, figure as half- breds. It is necessary to specify the phrase "under present conditions," for it ia by no means certain that this ruling must always and inevitably obtain. Certain horses and certain mates have been accepted by Messrs. Weatherby tSt Son and registered as thoroughbred, whether through cour- tesy or not is not recorded, Foxhall and his progeny were accepted; Wallenetein and Preakness; Brown Prince and others have been also accorded this privilege and the right of registration has extended to their get. Many American- bred mares have also been enrolled within the pages of the Stud Book, as pure bred. If precedent carries any weight or has any value as an unwritten law, the same state of affairs is not unlikely to obtain in the more or less near foturet regarding any importations; for the 'Lexington drop," which is one of the principal obstacles to registration when appear- ing in any of our pedigrees, has already been passed over in many previous cases; notably in the pedigree of Foxhall and Mr. Sanfoid's (M. H.) mare Start, whose respective dame (Jamaica and Stamps) were both by Lexington. That, how- ever, Messrs. Weatherby & Son have been prepared for such an emergency for some time is made evident by a preface printed in Volume 18 of the English Stud Book, and which runs as follows: "The importation of a number of horses and mares bred in the United States of America and in Australia, a few of which will remain at studs in this country, may have some effect on stock bred here, but the pedigrees of these horses, tbongh accepted in the stud books of their own country, can- not in all cases be traced back to the thoroughbred stock ex- ported from England, from which they all claim to be, and from which no doubt they are mainly descended. These animals are therefore in these cases marked with reference to their own stndbooks. Some mares bred in America, BuBsia, etc., and sent to this country with the view of being bred to English stallions and re-exported, are only given in order that their produce bred in this country may be duly certified.'* This addition was made to the preface of the book only in its very last edition, and may ^possibly have, therefore, been included since the sale of Mr. Haggin's yearlings. Messrs, Weatherby's also, it must be remembered, while nominally a private concern, is really the mouthpiece of the English Jockey Club. Breeders should carefully bear in mind, however, the fact that these limitations will not interfere with the export of animals for either racing or breeding purposes, for the non- registration affects the animal only so far as concerns the English degree of acceptance; that youngsters which are by imported sires from imported dams have their unqaestioned place in the Euglish records. The place of their birth has no bearing on the question; the fact being that it is the American cross of blood which bars them from registry and that only. The English have had many high-class winners which were not recorded foil registry, notably Hesper, Marl- borough Bock (second for his Derby In 1851), and another who won the Lincolnshire Handicap two years since; any produce of Mr. Haggin's fillies or any other foreign bred animals would simply rank as half breds, while they might win Middle Park Plates, Guineas and Derbys galore, and if used in sufficient numbers in the stud, might even necessitdte the publishing of a book devoted expressly to half breds. The money that a half bred earns has just as many schillings in the guinea as what the full registered animal wins. The initials "h. b" attached to his name afford the only stigma or penalty. A stable of winning half breds ia rather better property than a lot of losing thoro'Jgbbreds, and any English breeder that is satisfied to breed half breds can do so untram- meled, and their purchases will be entitled to any race they win, when entered as "b. h.,'' be it Derby or what not. This is the gist of the whole matter — the English simply say, "We bar certain lines of breeding, and do not consider them thoroughbred." To which the practical Yankee replies: "I am sorry that my stock may not be recorded among the elect, but so long as you will buy them, and find they win your races, and are therefore good racing property to own call them half bred, or any old thing you like " No horse races better because his name appears as full re- giatered in the English Stud Book, but his produce may be more valuable for breeding purposes. What especial difference, therefore, if our horses are held ^up, so long as they get the money ? The English buyers are too shrewd to overlook that. What ia a race horse used for, anyhow ? And what matters the initials "h b" if it is regularly en- closed in a winner's brackets. Was Honig's horse, Bed John, any the worse property because he was half bred ? Was Dawes' Rose any worse over the sticks for being un- registered ? It is a pity that all oor^ horses do not go straight to Barb or Arab through every cross, but they do not and there you are. That the fact will make any material dlff'erence, how- ever, in the price of any American yearlings exported to England is most anliKelv, and such an argument is much like the controversr between two msn one whom maintains that tea is not tea unless it is Oolong or Souchong— the other doesn't care so long as it is tea and strong at that I— Horse Fancier. No Raolng In Montana This Tear. Spoilt by Overdrlvlnff. So far as real horse racing is concerned, the Anaconda and Bntte tracks will be blank during the coming summer, and it Is rumored that even the street car company is glad of it A report sent out from Hamilton, Mont., at which place all of Marcus Daly's racers make their headquarters, is to the effect that there will be no racing on the Montana circuit this year. In regard to Mr. Daly's program for the season the Bitter Boot Times of last Wednesday cODtains the following: ''Tomorrow, if the weather is favorable, a shipment of twenty-six fine bred racers will leave Bitter Boot Stock Farm stable in the palace horse cars Palgena and Hattie D. for the East, where they will carry the colors of copper and green on the running tracks there this season, and their admirers fondly hope to win many a victory. The list of thebe aspir- anis for racing honors are as follows: "Byron McClelland, six years old; Scottish Chieftain and Isidor, five; Ben Nevis, four; Tamor, Taghairn, Darva, Gold Oar, Unm Var, Heart of Midlothian and Talala, three-year- olds; St. Finnan, Aherlow, Pettifogger, Cavalcade, Ceylon, Motley, Hatbor, Inishfree, Montanic, Sudducee, Garterlees, Tampion, Mont Eagle, Ruby Dare and Scotch Rose, two- year-olds. These horses are by such well known and tried sires as Tammany, Imp. Inverness, imp. Bothampton and Montana, that are and have been the property of Mr. Daly, and such others as Hindoo, Amphlon, imp. Goldfinch, Imp. Mid- lothian, Bassetlaw, Star Raby, Himyar and Golden Garter and their breeding warrants the friends of the stables in the belief that they will be inside the money in nearly all of their races if all goes well with them in tralaiug." Two Noted Mares Dead. English exchanges announce the death of the noted Her- mit mare Shotover. The Field of P'ebruary 25th says: "This broodmare was shot at the Eaton Stud a few days ago. Shotover was by Hermit, and was bred by Mr. Chaplin in 1879. As a three-year-old she won the Two Thousand Guineas and the Derby, her mon^y record for the season being £12,205. She was one of the three mares that have won the Derby during the present centnry, her two prede- cessors being Blink Bonny in 1857 and Eleanor in 1801." The death Is also announced of the Duke of Westminster's noted broodmare Angelica, by Galopin, dam St. Angela. This fact will be of particular interest to American horse- men, as three of her sons are now in this country. Two — Arkle and Shapfell — were only imported recently by J. B. Haggin, the same owner who already bad the other son. Order, at the head of the Rancho del Pa^o stnd. While discussing a pacing mare that took a fast record in 1898, but remained unieliable in the extreme to the end o^ the season, a very well known and successful trainer said, a few days ago; "The mare would break on the e.ightest prov- ocation and often without any provocation at all. I dared not move ao eyelash when she was even going along in the lead and well within herself The very slightest noise, and sometimes I coald not even hear or see anything to disturb any horse, would set her a running and the fact is, she was no good at all even if she did win me quite a bit of money in stakes and purees. Sbe was a mare it would notdototiust to for a moment or a cent, and the reason for the trouble was that the man who broke aid trained her the year before was one of those chaps that always want to go too fast. When the mare conid go in 2:25 be wanted her to go in 2:15, and w beu she could go in 2:15 he wanted Her to go in 2:10 or faster. He kept her right on her tiptoes all the lime and seemed to wsnt the mare to break. When sbe was going low she could catch very faandly, but I'll tell you what it is when they're beating ten or twelve, they can't make much of a job of catching until the field has gone by. That man taught the mare to break, and as long as she lives and is campaigned she always will breas." There are too many trainers who try to make speed too quickly. In training above all other things does it pay to hasten slowly. There are few times when " a mistake" costs more than in a race among fast harness horses. As d matter of fact, an instance may be pointed to in the career of the mare referred to above, in which a mistake cost jast about two thousand dollars and not more than a second was wasted at that. Not infrequently the owners of trotters and pacers are re- sponsible for their trainers pnshicg their horses along too fast. The owner takes a party of friends out to the track to see this one or that one of his horses repeateJ. The traioer is instructed to work the horse its fastest mile and the in- struclions are carried out to the extent of a mile five or ten seconds faster than should have been given the horse under the circumstances. This sort of thing, has only to be carried on two or three times before the horse is absolutely ruined for racing purposes or else contracts habits of jumping up and running or skipping or something of that sort that cling to Ihim all through bis campaigining career. Every one who has to do with a promising trotter or pacer should figure that the racing game is one of the hardest on earth to win at and no one can afford to miss a single point tha^ may pos- sibly count in his favor. What does it profit any driver to have a horse that may possibly scramble home in the lead one heat in 2:15 when he cannot go the other three better than 2:22 or thereby. If the horse is only ready to go a heat within himself in a triffe better than 2:20, he cac only be harmed by pushing him above that limit, and the harm that is done is of the most permanent order, reducing his earning capacity and his value. — Exchange. Answers to Oorres pendents. The pacing handicap proposed by John Splan for the three great sidewheelers, Star Pointer, 1:59^^, John R.Gentry, 2:00}, and Joe Patchen, 2:01^, has met with a temporary backset in the refusal of 0. W. Marks to accept any sort of concession for his horse Joe Pdtchen. Many owners are ready and willing to take all the allowances they can get, but Marks ia BO loyal to his big black stallion that he will not admit that Joe is less than a match for Pointer and Gentry at even hitch. In a letter to Secretary Toman he says he will meet the others on even terms, either in harness or under saddle, but will not make any arrangement that will be in the nature of an admission that Joe Patchen needs an allowance from anybody's pacer. A good many shrewd horsemen are of the opinion that Joe Patchen under saddle would have no advantage over either Gentry to sulky or Pointer to wagon. They believe that since the pneumatic sulky has come into use a horse can go 'aster that way rigged than he can go with a saddle on bis back. A SENSATION WBB cansed at New Orleans last week by the dieqaalificalion of a horse, not because the diequalification was not merited, but because it was an unprecedented pro- ceeding in the Crescent City Jockey Club. This is the first time in the history of the Club that a horse was dislodged from the position in which he finished on account of inter- fering with another horse. The offending animal was the grej gelding Elmer S., who, after carrying Ned Wickes out on the stretch, turned and, bumping into Nellie Prince, fin- ished second to the latter by a head. The foul was regarded as deliberate on the part of Jockey James, who was sus- pended indefinitely in consequence. — Stock Farm. D. W. Mcj., Areata, Cal. — Laucewood Chief 8159, was foaled 1835 at Racine, Michigan. He is by Pluto 1950, son of Wcdgewood. Laucewood Chiefs dam is Misa Sibley, by Swigert; second dam Dollabel, by Bellfoander 63; third dam Gib, by Farmer's Glory; fourth dam Old £ate, said to be of Messenger blood. His record is 2:31|. Patents of Interest to Horsemen, February 28. Ollf Ablhary, Clyde. Sana., Ruddidr Gear, 630,215. Joseph W. Bettendort, Davenport, Iowa, Supplemental WagoD Post, 620.094. William P. Bettendorf, Davenport, Iowa, Combined Hoand and Brace tor Wagong, 620 093. James P. Dines. Xenia, Ohio. WhcelnrlRbt Machine, 620.108. Sohn \V. Eisenhath, New Vork, N. Y., Vehicle Lamp. 620,110. James W. Fisher, ealousa. Wash.. Harness Rloff. 620.543. aogust J. Cnstalson, Maywood, III., Bracelor Wagon Springs. 620.123. Grant P.Holmes. Albion, M-ich., Hay and Stock Racli (or Vehicles. 620,32-2. Thomas fl Mayfleld, Koby, Texas, Buggy-top Support, 620,310. Erasta3 G. Medrick, Mlddletown. N. Y., Antl-rattler Shaft LOupllDg, 6^0.341. Wm. L. Moro, Love's Lake. La , Vehicle Wheel, 620,432. Henry Schmld, Buffalo, N. Y., Elastic Tread Ho seshoe, 620,253. Jay C. Seymour, Asbton, S. D., Tblll Coupling. 620.1S5. Wm. Q. Shadbolt, New York.N. Y.. Wagon, 620,189. Beuben 0. Slutsman, Des Moines, Iowa. SpokeFa&tenlng Machine, 320,373. Herbert E. Twomley, Hillsdale, Mlcb.. Checking and Unchecklng At- tachment, 620,332. Sa I uel H. Van Trump. Elmlra, and F. D. HoweU, Liberty, Mo.. Vehicle Wheel. 620,200. JeBerson Wilson, Beaver Fails, Pa., Snap Hook. 620,396. Otto Zurcrier. London, England. Cattle Food from Bananas and Mak- ing the Same. 620 209. Edward D Flint, Oakland, Cal., Design. Horseshoe Pad, 80.274. John W. Harmon. Canton Ohio, Design, Coacb Pad. 30.273. Charles W. Miller. Canton, Oblo. Design, Saddletree. 30,276. Jacob Zlegler, coffeevlUe, Kans.. Design, Neck-Yoke Center, 80,271. John E. Madden has piirchased from Gas Straas, of Lexington, Ky,, the three-year-old chestnat coU, Mazo, by imp. RoEsingtoD-Keca B. The price has not been made public, but it is said to have been a large one. A caowD of gambling toots at New Orleans calling them- selves a "tarf bareau" have ran up against the United States aatboriiies. James McClelland and 8. Traver, doing business under (be name of McCtellaod & Co., have been indicted t y the United States grand jury for using the mails for fraudu- lent pnrpOEes. It is to be hoped that every race track tout who uses the mails to aid him in fleecing the public will feel the strong arm of Uncle 8am every time he starts his nefarious game. That Stuff is All Rtffht. Mesa, Colo.. February 2, 1898. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, O.: Enclosed find money order for $1.50, for which please send me one more bottle of Gombault's Caustic Balsam. "That stuff is all right." Jos. Bogue. 16£ ffilj^ 0veehev cm&r ^xivt»tnmu [Maeoh 18, 1899 Sulky Notes. Get your horses ready^ The district appropriationa are made. The rain assures good crops, good times and good fairs. Adveeiis&d stallions are dcine a good baaiaess in Cali- fornia this year. _^_ Entries for the Spian-NewgaEs sale close April 10th. This is a good chaoce to ship a carload of good ones East. Wanda, 2:14J, bv Eros, was bred last week to Searchligbt, 2:04i. " KoBSET McjBEGOa mares are fetching fancy prices for broodmares now. JoHK DiCKEBSON wiU give Fred Kohl, 2;2^, another trial this season. Bed SiLE, 2:10, will be bred to either Prodigal, 2:16, or Ponce de Leon, 2:13. LoLiTA, 2:17, in Keating'a string, worked a quarter last week in SlJ seconds. Road hcrses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * HoFFLBs wiU not be allowed at Lexington, even if the Congress does repeal the rule abolishing them. The McKioney colt Harry McC, owned in Oregon, has been placed in Sam Casto's hands to be trained. Capt Sorenson, of Portland, has sold hia high-class roadster The Chump to Geo. N. Crossfield, of Wasco. A two-year-old by Diablo, owned by J. M. Alviso, paced a quarter in 35^ secr^nds at Pleasanton a few da^s ago. It is said that Dubuque gave $2,500 for the privilege of having the Horse Review Stake trotted over her track. Marcos Daly will hereafter sell his young stock at auc- tion in New York instead uf disposing of them at private sale. Claymont, fall brother to Chebalip, will make a short season in Oregon and then be trained for a low mark this year. Daniel L. G. Frobtsser, ihe well known trotting horse writer and authority, is dead in New York city, aged sixty years. The greatest meeting of the year will be the one given by the Empire City Trotting Club at New York. Entries close April 3d. Robert Garside, of Salinie, has sent two well bred mares sired by Nutwood Wilkes, 2:16J, to San Jose to be bred to Boodle. 2:12i. F. W. Chadbourne has several young Directs in training at Pleasanton that will do to watch when they start for the money this season. Little Thorne, 2:09|-. holds the record for the Pleason- ton track work-outs this season. He worked a mile last Wednesday in 2:15. A green pacing mare, sired by Star Pointer and is owned by John Esaelburn, West Salem, Ohio, is reported to have shown a mile in 2:16. Pbicemont, 2:26, sire of Bill Frazier, 2:14, has been sold to W. L. Whitmore, of Mayview Farm, OiegoD, and will be placed in the stud there. Anselor. 2:21^ by Electricity, 2:17^, oat of Anselma, 2:29i, grandam Elaine, 2:20, will be a candidate for the $10,000 Charter Oak purse. Nutwood has sired 47 with records of 2:20 or better Electioneer 46 and Alcantara 4l. Nutwood and Electioneer are both dead, while Alcantara is alive and still doing stad duty. The Northern New York TroUing Horse Breeders Asso- ciation hag aonouDced eleven purse events, aggregating $25,000, for the Grand Circuit meeting to be held in Glens Falls, August 15-18th. The Nutwood Park Association, of Dabnqae, Iowa has offered a puree of $5,000 for trotting stallions of the free for- all class. This is the third purse of that size to be trotted for this year in the United States. Harry C. Stinson has in training in New York a three- year-old that he expects to win the Kentucky Futurity with Harrv Stinson is a son of tha well known reiosman "Cope" Stinson and a brother to Dr. J. C. Stinson of this city. 8. H. Crane, of Tarlock, has a couple of fine mares for sale. One, Electress, is by Richard's Elector, out of a thor- oughbred mare, the other a 6ve-year-old daughter of Elec- tress, by JSutwood Wilkes. 2:16^. The last named ought to make a trotter if trained, but she has never been worked any eYcept as a road and family mare. Daly, 2:15, owned by Dr. Finlaw of Santa Rosa, has as many good looking sons and daughters as any stallion in balifor ,ia. With scarcely any opportunities Daly is the sire of Bonder N. B., 2:17, Clatawa, 2:21, Favor, 2;2U Julia G 2:23,h :tnd Digitalis, 2:25^ Several of his get will enter the list ^h 3 year, aoless accidents happen. Owyhee, 2:23J, the big son of Chi.s. Derby and Ida Wood by Simmons, will go East in Keating's string in all probabil- ity. Owyhee was not campaigned last year, and should be able to do very well in his class this season, even though he meets horses that can trot in 2.10. Lee Direct, the little blacfe trotter belonging to George Davis of Pleasanton, worked a mile in 2:28 a week ago last Thursday, the last half in 1:12. This is th? second fast mile the colt has been driven and he did this so nicely that Mr. Sutherland, his trainer, has great hopes of Lee Direct being one of the fastest green ones out this year. Almeta. the daughter of Almont and Alma Mater, died at Patchen Wilkes Farm, Lexington, Ky , a short time ago. She was owned by E B. White, of Leesburg, Na., and was in foal to Patchen Wilkes. Almeta had a record of 2:32i^ and was once timed in a race in 2:23|-. She was the dam cf Wake Bell, sire of the pacer Bowery Boy, 2:15^. The many friends of D. E. Knight, President of the Paci- fic Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association, will regret to learn of the loss of the Marysville Woolen Mill by hre last week. Mr. Knight was one of the founders of the en- terprise and has been its manager since its establishment in 1866. The loss is a severe one to the town of Marysville. During the time the mills have run over a million and a quarter dollars have been paid out for wages to its employees, The mill will probably be rebuilt but Mr. Knight, who is over seventy years of age, desires to retire from the ac- tive management of the concern. Two big race meetings will bs given in Des Moines this year. The first will be held this spring and the other late in the summer, probably about the time of the Dubuque meet- ing. The meetings have been arranged by Clarence Alex- an'ler and Samuel Bush, who conducted the meet last fall with marked success. The promoters of the races have leased ihe kite track and race grounds, which are conceded to afford as good facilities for making time as any track in Iowa Large purses will be offered by Messrs. Alexander and Bush and their backers, and the races will be conducted under the American Racing Association rules. Entry blanks will soon be sent out and the success of the meet last fall assures a good string of horses at the coming meets. Of the five mares who have produced 2:30 performers by Boodle, 2:12J, only one is eligible to register as standard-bred None of them have records, and none of them have produced a 2:30 trotter by any other horse, except one (Nutwood Weeks), who produced Ethel Downs 2:10 by Boodle and Henry Nutwood 2:29|, by Henry Patchen. Great things are expected of Boodle as a sire when the produce is devel- oped, of such mares as Expressive 2:12|^, Coral 2:18J, Luta and Rosemont. owned by Palo Alto Stock Farm. Harry Agnew'a Maud ;^:20, J. W. Rea's Nettie Nutwood (dam of Hillsdale, 2:15). and Laura R. 2:2U (dam of Minnie B 2:26). G. Y. Bollinger's Hattie P, (dam of Our Boy 2:12J), and many other choice mares that have been stinted to him. One of the iospiring sights on the new Speedway next spring will be that of Robert Bonner and Frank Work, each driving a trotter at 2:10 speed. Mr. Work is 80 years old and Mr. Bonner is 75, yet these veteran road riders have purchased for pleasure driving two of the fastest trotters in the world. Mr. BDnner has paid for some other trotters larger prices than he paid for Praytell, 2:09^, and he has owned at least two others that were faster, by the records, but it is doubtful whether the famous New York horseman ever had a trotter that ffas at once so fast and so perfect a road horee as the big chestnut son of Axtell, 2:12. that he is nowadays driving in Central Park. While Mr. Work is probably the oldest road rider in New York, he never owned a 2:10 trotter until he paid $5,700 for Pilot Boy, 2:09}, a fortnight ago. His new road horse is a dappled gray, with white mane and tail, and in motion is one of the handsomest and most impressive looking trotters ever seen on the track or road. It is said that Pilot Boy has trotted a mile in his work in 2:05J. Since it has become such a fad to drive on the Speedway men of all professions and classes have entered into a friendly rivalry for the Speedway championship. Nathan Straus brought Cobwebs out and took the measure of everything that showed; Luxon, Newcastle and Praytell were brought out, and then recently Frank Work paid almost $6,000 for Pilot Boy. The latter has not yet been pitted against any of these mentioned, nor has he shown him against Rose Clair- mont, a magnificent looking and speedy bay mare owned by Myron H, Oppenheim, a lawyer, and one of the new Speed- way brigade. The mare is eight years old, and, although without a record, she has shown a clean pair of heels to everything on the Speedway that has attempted to brush with her. She showed a very fast clip in a mile at Island Park last summer, and her owner is the proud possessor of a number of empty mag^rums he has won with her in brushes on the Speedway. Rose Clairmont is by Clairmont, and no sum, her owner says, could induce him to part wi.h her, — N. Y. Times. The old grey trotter Charley Ford, 2:16|, died the other day in Chicago at the stable of his owner, Randall H. White. The horse was twenty-eight years old, having been foaled in 1871 at Lake Geneva, Wis. When his record was made, nineteen years ago, less than a dozen trotters had beaten the mark, although nearly 1,000 have since surpassed it, with the aid of the pneumatic sulky. Charley Ford was the only trotter that ever won a heat from Maud 8. He did this at the Buffalo Grand Circuit meeting of 1880, when the queen of the turf stepped in a hole or, as some said, was laid up by Driver Bair. The race for which the old grey horse will be longest remembered took place at the Chicago Driving Park in 1880, with Hannis, driven by John Turner, as his chief competitor. Jerry Monroe, the Harry Hill of Chicago, then owned Ford. John Splan was hia driver, and all Slate street backed him to beat the Baltimore stallion that day. The first heat was a dead heat in 2:19J. The favorite won the next two heats in 2:16J and 2:19, and then collapsed. Hannis winning the next three heats in 2:18^ 2:27 and 2:23. Dur- ing his five years on the turf Ford won thirty-eight races, trotting 102 winning heats in 2:30 or better. He was bred by George Scott, and was by McKesson's Gray Eagle, a grandson of Hill's Black Hawk. His dam was a gray mare of unknown breeding. In campaigning a string of horses on the circuit one of the heaviest expenses is the bill for the new tires for wheels. It is astonishing how soon a pair of expensive tires will wear out when the wheels are out of line, and the extra draft and friction are also great handicaps on the horse pull- ing the vehicle. Trainers who find the tires on their bikes are not lasting as long as they should may be reasonably sure (hat something is wrong with the wheels even though the bike is a new one. Some of the highest priced sulkies ever brought to this coast had to be lined up by an expert before they would run true. W. J. Kenney the Bikeman whose place of business is at 531 Valencia street, will inspect sulkies and inform owners just what fault exists and correct them at a reasonable price. He also converts old high-wheel sulkies into bikes, and keeps a number of first-class eulkies to rent. Kenney manufactures a ball bearing wheel that is superior to anything ever made. This wheel, which is the invention of a Ban Francisco gentleman is so perfect that when put on a hike will run for years without cleaning or oiling. Mr. C. A. Owens, the owner and driver of Jo Wheeler, 2:072, has a pair of them which were put on five years ago and the bike used every year since in training and all through the circuit, and when taken off the other day were as clean and perfect as the day they were put on. Ken- ney has a lubricant of his own invention that he uses on hia wheels which is non-evaporating, and the boxing keeps every particle of dust out. The wise trainer gets everything in perfect order before the campaign cpens, and now is the time to have all these matters attended to. Later, when all are trairiog and everybody busy it will cost more money and take more time to put your bike in order than it will now. A word to the wise is suffioieoi. In Justice to Dan Wheelook. Last week (here appeared in one of the daily papers an item to the effect [that Ssm Wheelock, who had been sent to this State by a German horse buyer to purchase broodmares for a stock farm in Germany, had failed to secure the mares and disappeared with $400 belonging to Mr. Fleischmann, the agent. The following letter from F. W. Covey, Super- intendent of Palo Alto, explains the matter and exonerates Mr. Wheelock from blame; Palo Alto, March 13, 1899. Friday evening last there appeared in the Bulletin an article in connection with Sam Wheelock, which now with the evidence I have in writing shows that a great injustice has been done him, as the information given to the public was entirely wrong. The man's name is Dan Wheelock, not Sam Wheelock. He was sent from Germany to San Fran- cisco to get four mares and their foals purchased from the Oakwood Stock Farm by Prince Smith, represented in New York by Mr. M. J. Fleischmann. Wheelock started from Berlin September 12, 1898, and arrived in San Francisco the latter part of December, 1898. As the mares had not been paid tor when he got here it was impossible for him to make shipment until this important part of the transaction was settled. This was finally adjusted by telegraphing. But not in time for him to ship so the mares could arrive in New York and be loaded on a German ship before Janaary 1, 1899. His letter to me of March 11, 1899, is as follows : *'I received yonr letter and was surprised to hear that Fleischmann did not know my address. I wrote bim a letter sending in my account and asking him to remit $86 that was due to me. I also wrote Smith but did not hear from bim. "The day I was tdlking to you through the telephone I went to Wells, Fargo & Co. and they said they could not guarantee to get the horses through to New York in six days. I then sent Fleiechmann a telegram and left my ad- dress at the Palace. Came here to Grafton, Yolo county, and have been here at work since. I received account of Prince Smith September 12, 1898, $72; December 8th, $400; a total of $472. I have rendered an account to M. J. Fleischmann showing my expenses to be from September 12, 1898, to December 5, 1898, $558.90. Fare, Berlin to San Francisco, $275; cablegrams, $25; balance, 258.90 expenses, board and lodging, at Liverpool, Painesville, New York and San Francisco, leaving a balance due me of $86.90. "My postoflSce address is Grafton, Yolo county, Cal. (Signed) Dan Wheelock. "Grafton, Yolo county, Cal." Mr. Wheelock's business with Palo Alto Stock Farm was to price a carload of thoroughbred mares. Mr. Wheelock is an old employe of Palo Alto, and has always been considered a competent and trustworthy man. Yours truly, F, W. Covet, Superintendent. Increase of Purses at New Xork. A material increase in the size of overnight purses has been decided upon by the metropolitan racing associations this season, which will raise the average from $600 each to $800. The purses this year will range from $500 to $1 500. The Coney Island Jockey Club has also decided upon some changes in the amount of money added to itfijumping stakes. The steeplechase formerly known as the Coney Island Grand National, will this season be run as the Independence Steeplechase, in honor of the old steeplechase known as the Great Independence, which in former years was one of the events of the season. Oae thousand dollars will be added to this instead of $750, which was the amount last year. The Bay Hurdle Bace will also be increased to the same value. RoBT. 8. Beown, of Petaluma, wls in the city this week. He is certain that the Sonoma and Mann Agricultural Dis- trict will re-organize and give a fair this year if the appro- priation bill passes the Legislature all right. Petaluma used to give one of the best meetings in the State, and has a Bplendidly appointed track and grounds, which are now the property of Mr. Wickersham of that place. Maboh 18, 1899] ©tj* ^ve^itev mth ^poviitimcau 165 Ingleside Summaries. FRIDAT, MARCH 10. Fiveandabalf far:ongs, Maidea three-year-olds— C. H. Harrison Jr. 109 (a.MarllQ), 1 to 3. won; Fesioso, Il2 t Wilson), 30 t'> 1, second; Race, bud, 103 (Ellis), 15 tol.lblrd; Monda, Florence Fink, Solstice, Cleodora WrlQtles.Alhsja.Eirl Islington, Oold Baroo, Purnlali, Cynamo. Time, iroa.'-i- Fonr furlongs. Maiden two-year-olds— Andrlsa. HO (Spencer), 6 to 5, won; Tanobe.llO (Tborpe), 10 to 1, second; Bamboolla, 113 tRutter), 30 to 1, Iblrd; Moontebank. Su Agnes, Fl Afte, Gltssando. Matt Hogan, Cbarlle Qnlnn. Honor Bright, Ella de Poy, La Amiga. Tune, 0:50^. One mile and ai eightb. Handicap, Foor-year-olds-Our Climate, 160 (Doane), 3 to l, won; Tym Smltb. 130 (Matlier). 8 to 1, second; Dorward, 126 tOlover). 20 to 1, third; Colonial Datne, Majors., Rossmore, joe Cot- ton, St. Jacob, Imp. Allen, Three Forks. Time, 2:07,"^. One mile, Pelllng, Four-year-olds upward— McFarlane. I2l (Ellis). 4 to 1, won: Vincitor, 124 iTnorpe). 1 to 2, second; Henry C, 120 tuiover), 20 to Mhirdr Granger, Bobbins, Heritage, Nllbau, The Plunger, Polasbl. Time, 1:«}4, Sii inrlones. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Jinks. 100 (H. Mar" tin), S to 5, won; Pat Morrbsey. 110 (Thorpe), S to 5, second; Riu Chtco" 98iuevln), 7 to 1. third; Key Hooker. The Freiter. Don l,Ql3, Horilo" Gold Fin. Time, 1:HM- Seven furlongs, Handicap, Tbree-year-olds and upward- Rubicon, 111 ,4 to 5. won; O'uonneil, 121 (H. *iartin),6lo 1, secjnd; Good Hope, 64 (ErowD), 6 to 1, third; Bam McKeever, Ltmewater, OUtitbus Time, l:2aii, SATURDAY, MARCH 11. One »Dlle, Selling. Three-year-olds and upward— Torlbio, 103 (Reiffi, 4 to].won;J nnIeReid,92 (LoalUer,, 8 to 5, second; Bonnie lone. 100 (Powell), 9 to 2, third; Hemera, Winifred, Qllberto, Magnus, Annowan, Rapido. 'lime. l:43>f *• teeplecbase. Short course. Handicap, Four-year-olds and apwaid— Our Climate, 160 (Doane), 6 to 1, won; Vanity. 129 (McAolifTe). 16 to 1, second; Reno, 145 ( lu'ierville), 7 to5, third; Huntsman, Jazabel, Three Forks, J. O.C., Monica. Time, 4:05^. Four farlongs. Two-year-olds— Kitty Kelly, 115 (Reiff). 9 to 5, won ; St. Anthnoy, 115 (S. Martin), 5 to2. second; Yellowiall, US {.Jones), 13 to 10, third ; Garbo, Kicknmbub. Time, 0:49J^. Twoand a quarter miles; Three-year-olds and upward. The Crccber- Woolworlh Biuk Stakes— The Banht'lor, 119 CH. Martin). I to 2. won ; Morinel. 105 (E. Jones), 5 to 2, second; Charlie Kelfl), 108 (Ruiterj, 15 to 1, third. Time, 4:01. One mile. Selling. Three-yearolda and upward— Joe UUmao, 106 (Ratter), even; Opponent, 102 (H. Marti ), 7 jo 2, sectnd; Cromwell, 109 Clones), 3 to 1. third; Frank Jaubert, Hardly, Bacivan, lom Calvert, WhaieOack. Time, 1:42. One mile and a sixteenth. Handicap, Three-year-olds and npward— Formero, 103 (Powell), 2 to 1, won; Adolph Spreckels, HI (U.Manlo),6 to 5, second; Dr. Sheppard, li2 tJonesi, 9 to2. third; Joe Mussle. Time, 1:48. MONDAY, MARCa 13. One ml'e, Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Midian, 103 (Rotter), 7 to 1, won; Einstein, 102 (H. Martin 1,3 to 5. second; Lorena II , 101 CMc- Nicholsi," to 1, third; Rapido. Merry Boy. Adam Andrew, Malobar, E'.ulette Wheel, Bonlio, Edgeiacit, The Plunger, Meadow Lark, Fred Gardner. Time, 1:43 One and an eighth miles, Fonr-year olds and upward. Over five hurdles — Dnrward. 125 (Glover), 5 to 1, won; Colonial Dame, 1'27 (Mc nliiFt;), 11 to 5, second; Joe Cotton. 139 ( Heury\ 8 lo 1, third; Major S., Uolverslty, Botsmore, Imp. Allen. Jazabel. Time, 2:09^. Five farlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds— C. H. Harriton, Jr., 104 (H' Martin), 2 to 5, won; Jtlsin, lu7 (Jonesj, 6 to 1, seconn ; Jingle Jingle, 12 to I, third; Anchored, Watossa, Crossmolina. Time, l:015f . One and a sixteenth miles, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward- Ed GartUnd II.. 95 (McN'icholsj, S to 1. wnn; Sardonic. 107 (H Martin), 4 to 5,8econd;Tom Cromwell. 112 (Jones), 13 to 5, third; Misiletoo, Una Colorado, Roadrunner,(^a5dale. lime, 1 48 4. noe and one 3 xteentb miles. Selling, Four -year-olds and upward— Go- tobed. 1O8 (Kotter),5 to 2. won; Beuamela, 106 iH. Mania), 9 to lO, sec- ODd; Pontents, 102 (Powell^, 7 to 1, third; Frank Jaubert, JLady Hurst, QreyOurst. Time, 1:49W. Three and a half furlongs. Two-year-olds— Andrlsa. 110 (Spencer), 6 lo 5. won; Yellow Tail. I18 ( * llson). 5 to 2. second; .Mortgage, UO (Mc- Nlchois, 12 to 1, third; Alary's Garter, Winyah, Silver Tail, Kolena, Ned Deimis, Palapa, Daniel, Gusto. Time. 0:43M- TUESDAY, MARCH 14. One mile and a sixteenth. Selling, Three-year-ol s and upward- Ping, 313 (Powell), 5 t'l 1. won; Ulm.88 (rtelff), 4 to 5, second; Annowan. 105 tEllla), 12 to 1, third ; Henry C, Rupido, Gieogaber, Solstice. Time, 1:51. Eourforlongs, Maiden two-year-old3— Mouniebank, 110 (Hennessy). 5 to 1, second; SIsquoc, 103 (Meadj. 20 to 1. second; The Convert, 110 (-pencer), even, third; Giga, Tom Sharkey, BrimOoulia. Ta obe, Daniel, Sir Hampton, Plorentla, Kl Arte, Matt Hogan. Rose ot Hilo iTlme, 0:51, Seven furlongs. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— TruxlUo, lU (H. Martin), 4 t > 5, won; Widow .lones, 106 (Jones), 8 to 1, second; Cavailo, 108 (Hahn), 8 to 1, third; Einstelo, Rob'l Bonoer, Malabar. Adam Andrew, Claudiana. Time, 1:31. One mile. Selling, Tnree-year-olds and upward- Sardonic, 105 {H. Mar- tin), 7 to 5, won; Caspar, IH (Romero), 8 to 1, second; Rey Hooker. 96 (J. Relffj, 4 to 1, third; fOe Fretter, Jennie Reld, Bal lata, Bonnie lone, Tom Calvert. Time, 1:13!4. Five furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Good Hope, 104 (E.Jones). 3 to 2, won; Ach, i07 (U, Martin], even, second; Flora Hawk, 114 (MackUn),6to I, third; Tony Licalzi, Al,La Maroma, Midas. Time, l:015i. One mile, Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward— Bendoran, 120 (Sj-encerj, 6 to 5, won; Rnbicon, 112 (Rulter). 4 to 5, stcood; Cromwell, 103 (H. Martin), lu to 1, third; Olinthus, Roadrnnner, (Sam McKeever. Time, 1:42. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. Four farlongs, Two-year-olds- Lomond , ill (Thorpe), 3 10 2, won; Alary's uarter. 113 (H. Martin), even, second, Glissando. 104 (Fowell). 10 to 1, third; Nina, Daniel, Gnsto, Palapa. Time, 0;49>i. Steeplechase, Short C orse, four-year-olds and upward— Vanity, 127 (McAulifle), 3 to 1, won; Lord Chesterfield, 144 (Mattler), 6 to a, second ; Hnntemao, 148 (Hanna), 12 to 1, third; Our Climate, Monita. Time. 4:15;^. Foar aud a hall farlongs, 'Selling, Two-year-olds, the Occidental Stakes —Winyah, 102 (I. Powell), 8 lo I, won; St. Anthony. I05 (H. Martin), 6 to5,SfCond: Morbid, 10.5 (E. Jones), 9 to 5, third; Ella Roland, Jennie Ri!ey, Bamboulia. Time, 0:4JJi. Six furlongs. Selling. Three- year-olds and upward— Kamsln, los (Hen- nessey), 8 to 1, w^n ; Jiogle Jingle. 9.; (J- Reiff), 4 to 1, second; Pelmrch, 109 (MactJln).26 to I. third; (.avallo, Rlcardo. Wlbifred. Chappie, Novia. Gold tin, Magnus, Crossmolina, Master Buck, Grey hurst. Time, 1:16;^. One and an eighth miles. Selling, Tbree-year-olds and upward— Sur- vivor, 102 (H. Martin), l to 2, won; Llmewatvr, 96 ( McNichols). 8 to 1, second; Morloel, ^ (Loulllierj, 15 tol,tnlrd; Red Hleun, Los Medanos, Time, 1:67?4. Sir farlongs. Selllnff, Three-year-olds and upward— Jinks, 102 (H- Martin).l to 3, won; Ed Uarlland II., 105 (McNlchols). 4 to 1, second; Wyoming. 108 (HenneBsej), 4 to 1, third; Tony Llcaizi, Rid Chlco. Pat Murphy, Sellnlle. Time. 1:HM- THURSDAY, MARCH 16, One mile. Selling, three-year-olda and ni>ward — Annowan, 96 (RelCE], 3 to 1, won; Ulno, 99 (Gray). 3 to !, second; Bonnie looe. 105 ^Powell), 10 to 1, third; Mojor Hooker, Casdale, Scbnltz, Judge WofTord. Time, 1:44.S Fonr iurlotjgs. Two-year-olds- Kitty Kelly. UO (J. Reiff), 2 to 6. won; Mortgage, no (.McMchuIs). 5 to 2, second; Garno. lO'J (Gray), 30 to 1, third ; aisqaoc, air Hampt in, Kolena, Ei Arte. Time, 0:50. One and a quarter miles, Handicap, Over five hurdles, Foar-year-olds and up ward-G ranger. 115 (Mattlerj. 2 lo 1, won: Durward. li6 (Glover), 4 10 1 second; Tortoul. 1-17 (Uanoaj, 6 to 1. third; J. O. C. Imp. Allen, St. Jacob, Three Forks. Joe Cotton. Time, 2;24;-i, One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds— Rey Hooker, 103 (Powell), 5 to 1- won; Jerry Hunt, 112 (Jones). 2 iol.s>-cond: Esplooage, 109 (Hennes' sey), 4 to 5, third; The Fretter, Wing. Whaleback, Balllaia. Time, 1:45,'^* William Pdckett, the genial and efficient BaperioteD- deot of the Saratoga race track, who has held his poeitioo since the days of Joba Morrissey, is in a crilical condiiion from a stroke of paralysis. His many friends sincerely hope he will recover. Odds on the Big Handicaps. The odda given below are fnmished by Goodwin Bros , publishers of iheGoide: Brooklyn Handicap, of ?10,CO0, for three-year-olds and upward. To the winner ?8.0CO, to the second horse 91.5C0, andto the third horse 85C0. One mile and a quarter. To be run aboot Saturday, May 27tb. Odds Horses Wt. 7 Ben Holladay 127 12 St. Clond 118 25 Peep oDay 118 15 Scottish Chie tain 115 15 Plaudit 121 12 Handball : 113 15 Macy 112 26 Banasiar 110 30 Imp 110 15 Warrenton 109 40 Fieurde Lis 108 30 Candlebaet —.107 IS Jean Bereand _ 1C6 100 Box > 105 40 Azucena _ 101 40 Thomas Cat 100 30 Kingdoo 100 40 Ahom 99 30 Jefferson „. _ 98 30 Former© 98 20 Antamn in2 50 Knightot the Garter _ 95 100 Jeannot 93 50 Greatland ....„ 9i Hungarian 88 200 50 Maritl.. 1 Odds Horses Wt 10 Algol.... 124 I 20 The Huguenot _.11S I 15 Lieber Karl 115 I 20 Pink Coat „ 114 I 20 George Keene 114 SO F. F. V 113 ' 25 Senator Bland Ill 1 15 GeorueBoyd 110 30 Bangle ™ _109 25 Previous „..„109 25 Firearm „ „ ».108 j 38 Napamas 106 i 60 Howard Mann 105 50 Lanky Bob ..105 j 30 Whistling Con 104 I 50 Maximo Gomez 100 I 40 King Barleycorn „ 99 20 Don d'Oro 114 I 30 Fiiigrane 9S ' 50 Milletream _ 97 25 Mr. Clay 97 I 100 Marblehead SO I ICO Jolly Roger _ 90 I 200 Ordnung „ 92 1 30 DimiDutive 90 Suburban Handicap, a handicap for Ihree-year-olds and upwards. The winner to receive S",000, the second S2,0C0, and third 51,000. One mile and a quarter. To be run about Saturday, Jane 17th, Odds Horses . Wt. 8 Ben Holladay 129 15 Plaudit _1>2 12 Tillo 127 25 TheHoeneuot _.119 20 Lieber Karl 115 25 Pink Coat 115 15 Handball „ „..113 15 Macy 113 20 Banastar ..110 30 Imp 110 20 warrenton -UO 40 Uriel „..._ 110 25 Sailor King 110 30 Firearm .108 40 Napamax 107 60 Howard Mann _106 50 Alice Farley 106 50 AzQceoa 101 30 Senator Bland 112 St. Callatine 103 T homas Cat 100 .98 I Odds Horses Wt I 10 Briar Sweet 121 50 40 Jefferson. 30 Formero 97 40 Mill Stream 97 25 Ways and Means _ 97 40 Handsel _ 104 60 Danforlh _ 95 200 Ordnung „ 92 50 Scotch Plaid 93 The Brighton Handicap, for three-year-olds and upward, of £200 each, half forfeit or only §15 if declared by March 1st, with S5,000 added- One mile and a quarter. To be run about Jnly 5. H Algol 122 IS St. Cloud .... 119 ;«i PeepO'Day 118 15 Scottish Chieftain 11-5 George Keene 114 i5 Bannoctbtirii 112 ?n ....110 30 Previous .;..110 3U Tragedian „ 110 fi:i Flear de Lia .... 109 31) Candleblact .... 107 IS Jean Beraud _ 107 Box 40 Whistling Con 104 a) Autumn 103 50 King Barleycorn _ 100 w The Eentuckian 98 40 Fiiigrane 93 ■2d Mr. Clay .. _ 97 01) Knight of the Garter.. ..._ 95 M Star of Bethlehem 95 ■rfH) 95 qO 93 ■& Don d'Oro .-..114 St. Carlo for Public Service. Odds Horse. Wt. 12 Tillo 128 15 Algol 124 15 Plaudit 123 10 Briar Sweet 122 15 St. Cloud 119 15 Scotti'ih Chieftain 116 20 Don de Oro 116 20 Lieber Carl 116 25 Georee Keene_ 116 30 Voter 115 20 Havoc 114 15 Handball „ - 114 20 Macy 114 20 Buckwa _ 113 20 George Boyd 112 30 Bangle 112 '20 Warrenton -Ill 40 Uriel 110 30 Previous _U0 15 Jean Berauil- iio 15 Martimas — 110 30 Bannock _ UO 50 Flenr de Lis 110 40 Imp 110 30 Firearm , ...109 50 Alice Farley 108 1 3 the odds for first or .second . Odds Horse. Wt. 100 Box n 107 60' Latson.... 107 50 Lanky Bob 107 40 Whistling Con 105 20 Autumn „..105 25 Ethelbert „ 106 '30 Alpen 104 30 Laverock „ 103 50 King Barleycorn _103 40 Frohsinn 102 50 Maximo Gomez 100 40 Jefferson 100 40 Rey delTierra 100 50 Millstream .-100 30 Former© 100 30 Dr. Eichberg. 100 25 Ways and Means —.100 100 Acrobat 93 ?0 Mr. Clay 99 40 SirHabert 98 60 His Lordship 96 ICO Empreau _ 93 30 May Hempstead 95 100 Squire Abingdon _ 91 200 Ordnung „ 90 \i the odds for first, second or third. A Racing Bill for Illinois. A racing bill has been inlrodaced at Springfield which allows sixty days racing at any track and limits the season from May 1 to November 1. On tracks operated within twenty-five miles of Chicago or cities of 100.000 population a lax of 5 per cent, on the gross receipts is to be paid into the coanty treasury, while tracks within five miles of smaller cities down to 10,000 popnlation pay a 3 per cent, tax on groEs receipts. Pool selling i3 legalized, bat bookmaking on foreign races is barred. Genial Bob Tucker has a string of sixteen at Louisville, among which are that hardy and game little horse Isabey, Gay Parisienoe and a two-year-old filly by Fonso, d»m Workmate, being a full sister to Ben Eder. Isabey, a chest- not horse by Strathmore, dam Belle of the Highlands, has grown into a big four year-old. He has broadened out con- siderably, although having grown but little in height. He has been galloped some, and like Salvable, of Dunn's siring, is an easy horse to train. He was always, if anything, par- tial to weight, and will be a tough proposition in the slakes and handicaps tbia summer. Gay Parisienne, bay filly by Tournament — imp. Princess Iskra, who ia rpmembered as a more than average filly last year, has grown into a strapping big mare as a three year-ol:!. She stands fully 15^ hands high, and is of ^the lanky and long coupled sort, the kind that seem to be made to get over the ground rapidlr. She looks, well, although troubled with a bad foot that has given her trainer some uneasiness.— Thoroughbred Record. J, J. McCafferty recently sold the four-year-old colt Loiterer, by Marden-Locille, to John Powers, of Memphi', who is forming a raeiag stable. St. Caro will ba in the stud this year for a few outside improved mares at a service fee of $150. St. Carlo is winner of the great American Slakes at Brooklyn, the Foam Stakes at Coney Island, and was secocd in the Futurity at Sheeps- head Bay, conceding the winnner thirteen pounds, and beat- ing twenty-one opponents in the largest and best field that ever contested this event. His full brother, St. Carolos, was a winner at two and three years old, and his brother. Prince of Monaco, was also a very high-class horse. He is the best son of the Eoglish Derby winner St. Blaise, for whom Charles Rsad of Fdirview paid $100,000. St, Blaise is also sire of Chatham, Clarendon, St. Florian, Potc- mac. Si. Charles, Chesapeake, La Tosca, Si. Omar, Belliaar- ias, St. James, etc. His dam. Carina, by the great race horse and sire King- fisher, also threw the winners Prince of Monaco, St. Carolos and Julian, full brothers to St. Carl.}. Imp. Camilla, the next dam, gave us Carissima, CarmsD, Caroline, Camillas, Campanini and Clara. In the short time that St. Carlo had been in the stud he has produced Euch good ones as Ruinart ^vinnerof Boras Handicap, value $10,000, and other valuable stakes), Zimar II , Joan, Charlemagne, Dinctog Girl, Alakuma, St. Bur* 8'an, St. Philip, Count of Flanders, St. Cutbbert, Socialist, Lord Marmion, Tiger Lily, Valencienne and Ann Page, Everything Points to Good Times All interested in the light harness horse sre apparently convinced that a brighter prospact for good times never be- fore existed. Associations have shown their faith by increas- ing purees, almost every organizitioa that has prepared a program having increased its purse money. In the market prices have almost doubled, and for the very select horses probably trebled. Two years ago such prices as have been paid for geldings in the past three months were an impos~ sibility. We know of at least two large breeders who are in the market for high-class stallions for the stud. Thu young horses that would fill ihe bill are not for sale. The purchase of Peter the Great, 2:l'iJ, was one evidence that prices are on the bounds and in a short time when good young stallions of the kind will be more scarce, prices will go etill higher. Mr. H. K. Deveraax struck the right chord when he said in this office Monday: "I have been asked several limes in the past few weeks to put a price on John McKerron, and have received a great many unsolicited applications for service for him. The reason is that money is freer, much more so than for several years past, and the men who have it and like horses are getting back fnlo the busineES. High-class young stallions were never so scarce, and I think we shall see a repetition of the old days, but it will be a more solid business. We have learned a great deal in the past ten years, and the mistakes which caused indirectly the barst will not be repeated — American Sportsmen. VETERINARY DEPATRMENT. COSDCCTED BY WM. F. EG AN, M. R. C.V.C.. F. E. V. M. ! Subscribers to this paper can have advlcA throDgb these columns in all cases of sick or lojored horses or cattle by sending a plain description of the case- dppUcanis wlU send the^ oame and address that they may be Identified. T. R. L. (1) — This filly has not Dad regular exercise. I never noticed her being stifi^ till she laid idle a few days. She also seemed to be short of breath when galloped. The urine looks very yellow and she don't pass but a little at a time. She sweats free enough, but after her exercise she wants to walk with her head down, and steps very short, also humps up her back a little as though distressed. (2 ) — I have another horse that shows some lameness in the left fore leg and I cannot locale it; he never favors it only when I turn him around short or when he walks on sideling ground. I have been training him. He never showed this till after I gave him a strong move. After I saw he favored this leg I kept him quiet a few days and he seemed to be all right; then I exercised him and he showed that lameoess again when I would turn him around. Some times 1 think it is in the shoulder. I first thought it was in the foot but I ex- amined it thoroughly acd could not find anything wrong. Answer— (1) Continue the powders prescribed for the filly for at least two weeiis, then report her condition. Be careful not to let her get a chill after exercise. (2) Lame- ness, shown principally when turning round, points to tbe foot, or joints in or near the foot. A severe gallop might have brought on cougeslioo in tbe feet, or laminitis, or might have irjared some of tbe ligaments connected with the joints in Ibat neighborhocd. Showering that foot and pastern with cold water, twice a day, and using a padding of tar oakum under tbe shoe, to lessen tbe concussion may be of benefit. Give moderate exercise on soft ground. COUGHS Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Sore Throat Effectively RelievetL Jobn I. Brown 4 Son, Eoslon. 166 ©Ire ^vtjetf^' mtir ^iwt^mtcTU I.MAHCH 1», BETTING- ON RAGES IliLEGA-L. The Supervisors Pass an Ordinance that Will Stop BaciDfif in San Franoisco if Enforced, The expected has happened. Od Monday last the Sopef visors of this city and county passed an ordinance which makes betting on races a misdemeanor. The ordinance had been passed to print one week before, and on Monday came up for final action. Secretary Green of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club appeared before the Board and asked for a con- tinuance, saying that President Androus was out of town, Vice-President Henry J. Crocker ill, and that time was ' wauled to prepare an opposition to the measure. The re- quest of Mr. Green was denied and the Board by a vote of 9 to 1 (one member being absent and one excused from voting) passed the ordinance. Mayor Phelan signed it immediately amid applause from the crowded gallery and lobby. The law which thus makes betting on races of any sort an o£fenee punishable by fine, imprisonment or both, is as follows: THE LAW. The people of the City and County of San Francisco do ordain as follows: Section 1. It shall be unlawful to sell pools, or to make bookp, or make bets or wagers wherein money or other arti- cles of value, or representing money or other articles of value, are staked or pledged on races or other contests be- tween horses or dogs within the inclcsure of a race track or coursing track, or in any other place in or within this city and county. Sec. 2, It shall he unlawful for any person or persons, man- ager or proprietor, or corporation, owning or controlling any race track or coursing track or inclosure, or any person or persona in or within any other place in this city and county to permit the sale of pools, or the making of books or wagers wherein money or other articles of value are staked on horses or other contests between horses or between dogs in this city and county, or elsewhere. Sec. 3. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Order shall be deemed guilty of a misdeoieanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred ($500) dollars, or by imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and im- prisonment. All orders or parts of orders in conflict with the provisions of this Order are hereby repealed. That such a sweeping measure should be adopted right in the midst of the winter racing season here does not surprise those who have watched the trend of events and read the signs of the times. It is the old story over again, and is simply a repetition of the history that has been made in older communities, and which should have heen a guide to the racing associations here. Mayor Phelan, the next morning after signing the bill, gave his reasons therefor in the follow- ing language: MAYOR PHELAN's REASONS FOB SIGNING. I signed the ordinance of the Supervisors, having been requested to do so by Supervisor Perranlt in open board, and because I was familiar with the order and needed no time to consider it. There was an attempt made last year to limit the racing season in this city to a certain number of weeks — I forget the exact period, eIx or eight weeks — and it was then, with a certain amount of reason, objected to by the managers of Ingleside track, that as the regulation would onl; apply to them it would give the Oakland track all the business with out relieving the people of San Francisco, on account of the proximity of Oakland, of any of the evils of which complaint is made. It was tacitly understood at that time that the Legislature would be asked to regulate the season so it would apply to all tracks alike. This, as I said, appeared reason- able, but when the bills were submitted to the Legislature they were opposed and failed to pass. Therefore the Board of Supervisors had to begin the regulation of the evil on their own account. It is true that the passage of this order will not in any way interfere with the selling of pools in other counties adjacent to San Francisco, but it may serve as an example and an object lesson. Certainly if the selling of pools is a detriment to the morals and business of San Francisco, it is equally in- jurious to the business and morals of other places. In New York and other Eastern States the Legislature has limited the period of racing to a certain number of weeks which I think is the true solution of the question, and if our Legislature had done so and the managers of the race tracks co-operated, as they promised last year, there might not have been any necessity for this stringent order. The length of the season encouraged people to make a reg- ular business of attendance on the races, and the sport degen- erated into gambling, and as a result we find the greatest demoralization. Vast numbers of people made a business of gambling, and I suppose that 99 per cent of them have lost their earnings and their savings. The practice discouraged honest toil, prevented the smaller merchants from collecting their bills for the necessities of life supplied to familes and was no doubt the cause of poverty, suicide and crime. '.'he breeding and the racing of horses can be carried on without the bookmakers. If there were a short season the P' ople would patronize liberally the track for Che sake of the t,'Ort, and prizes couM be offered as an incentive to the own- ers to enter their horses. The fees for entry and a percent- age of the gate receipts would be ample for the prizes, and when the Park Panhandle is extended and other boulevards laid out, our people will purchase well-bred horses for their own pleasure, thus making a market where none now exists. It is not only a matter of morals, but a matter of business. The merchants have been complaining loudly about the diversion of money into the pockets of the bookmakers — by this means it is lost to city and Stale. The inability of men^ heretofore of good credit, to pay their bills, and the general demoralization, smaller in degree but similar in kind, is like the fever which existed during the "wildcat" stock excite- ment of the last generation. For these reasons and on ac- count of my familiarity with the case made by the managers of the race track, which was presented to me officially last year, I was ready to and did, sign this order as soon as it It is unusual to sign an order so promptly. As a genera] proposition I take the time the law allows for the purpose of hearing objections. I would like to uoint out the folly of the Board of Man- agement of the race track in not listening to the advice of the Board of Supervisors last year and having the Legisla- ture pass a law limiting the season to a certain number of weeks. We have the opera season and everybody attends, deriving enjoyment and musical education. If we had grand opera for six months very few conld afiford to attend, and very few would be tempted to attend because their would be no season. They would defer going until the end, and perhaps not go at all. The very frequency of the opera would sur- feit them. Whereas, now, by having a limited season, everybody goes as a matter of taste or fashion, pays for the privilege for the season, and the box office receipts enable the management to give the very best talent without selling pools on the merits of the performers. So a well patronized season of racing in a great city of pleasure-loving people would be acceptable to all liberal, minded men, but thev will not accept the pillage of a com- munity even if the legitimate sport and the breeding of horses are urged as a reason for it. In other words, we are asked to pay too high a price for good sport. Can we not have good sport without paying so dearly for it 7 I believe we can. On Tuesday Chief Lees at the head of about fifty police- men went to the track and arrested the following, the ma- jority of whom are bookmakers' clerks: H. L. Jones, Sam Shaen, James Neal, A. Enkle, Abe Levy, Al Coney, Louis Sanderson, B. Nathan, James Wilson, Charles Scott, M. Jacobs, W. Eeid, Joe Levy, Adolph Dennery, Chas. Lew, James Beilly, Henry Hinton, Frank Wall, Thomas Green and Joseph Oppenheimar. Hughey Jones is the only real boQkmaker of the lot. Bail was furnished by the Jockey Club for all, and Henry Ach, the attorney for the club, will attend to the defense. The Jockey Club intends to fight the ordinance in the courts. By an agreement made some time ago with the California Jockey Club, the Pacific Coast people can run off their races over the Oakland track if the San Francisco authorities succeed in prohibitiag betting for this city. Oil Wednesdey, which was a rainy day, the gate receipl.^ at Ingleside amounted to scarcely anything. Saveral arrests were made and Attorney Ach was directing various schemes to evade the law, all of which failed. He got Al Leach to get upon a block and try to sell auction pools from which it was announced no commission would be taken. Leach was arrested under a section of the law which proscribes attempts to evade an ordinance. Hughey Jones, on Ach's advice, made a bet and was promptly arrested for the second time. Several others did the same thing and were taken to the City Hall, where bail was furnished by the Ingleside people. W. B. Sink, a prominent member of the Pacific Coat t Jockey Club and a stockholder therein, looks at the matter in a very sensible manner. He said Wednesday, when the arrests were made, "This is all child's play. The first arrest was all we needed for a test case. We cannot fight the or- dinance. If the Supervisors don't want us we should move away. Then if the courts decide in our favor we can run books here next fall. My plan was not to have any races Thursday and to give our programme for Friday and Satur- day on the Ojikland track. The wise ones couldn't see in that way. You can see what they are doing. To-day we give out $3000 in purses and don't take in a cent. I object to a fight in which the only thing one can do is to lose m^ney." The Starting; Gate at New Orleans. The turf editor of the New Orleans Plcaynne makes the tollowing sensible remarks anent the use of the starting gate there and in the East : If some of the Eastern opponents of the starting barrier would see it worked here it would end all future oppositiou, not alone to the particular machine used by Starter Fitzger- ald, hut to the many that are worked on a similar plan. It fills its mission in every particular. It not only saves time, but it brings a lineup which helps a starter to dispatch his fields in close order. Had it worked with the same smooth- ness in the East; had results been as satisfactory, its praises would have been heralded far and wide. The same men use it here that used it last season. Both were criticised and condemned, and they, in a measure, deserved it. The work was, in plain words, unsatisfactory, and there was a general plea for a change, but the turf authorities believed they had secured the best material obtainable and were royal to their appointee. The fact that they have reappointed Mr. Fitz- gerald for the coming season shows how firm was their faith With him will go his barrier. Both will find opposition, yet* if given the same chance that they received here it would not takb long to prove that both fill all requirements. The one way to secure these results is to start the season right. Success here comes from the splendid discipline that is maintained. The jockeys are compelled to help rather than hinder a starter. Insubordination is not toler- ated. The starter is supreme. Fines and suspensions are never remitted, no matter who the offender may he. The rider who refuses to break is considered as great a culprit as the one who runs through the barrier. The starter has forced obedience. There is really no reason why this same state of affairs should not exist in the East. Of course, the class of riders is different, but this should be an argument in favor of dis- cipline, rather than against it. Riders like Taral, Boggett, Simms, Claws^n and Maher have advantages that the boys here have never received. They have been brought up in a different school. They are horsemen, if you will, not a lot of harum-scarume. They are better paid and, one would think, better fitted to see the wisdom of aiding a starter; but their actions fail to bear out these expectations. Their self- assertion comes from a knowledge that they have a backing at "court." This protection is the cause of all the trouble; were they forced to realize that the starter's powers are absolnte, pun- ished with the same severity as the apprentice, the disposi- tion to take chances would not materialize and a starter would find a chance to show his real merit. Last fall one of the stewards of the Jockey Club said that he believed the one way to force a rider to feel the siing of suspension would be not only to refuse him permission to ride for the stable to which he is under contract, but to order his badge taken up and keep him off tbe grounds antil he is restored to grace. The Jockey Club has already added to their rules a clause which makes a suspension absolute. They should go further and keep the culprits outside the gate. How often one sees riders who are on the ground parading about with a host of sympathizers telling them what an injustice it is that they are not in the saddle. They become martyrs instead of culprits. Ihey believe they are ill-treated, and this belief brings a desire to get even. If a rider deserves punishment he should be made to realize his offense. He should come back to favor in a contrite mood, resolved to obey orders. This same rule was tried on one of the outlaw tracks in Maryland last winter and the effect was little short of marvelous. It is a suggestion that is well worth a trial. Mr. Fitzgerald, if given a proper support, will be able to give satisfaction. Without it there is little chance of any improvement over last yaer. It has been announced al New Orleans that Judge J. J* Burke will officiate as associate judge at the Newport meet- ing, and H. D. Brown will be the starter. San Francisco, Cal., December 23, 1896. My driving mare on being taken up from pasture had a large, hard bunch on the outside of the cannon bone of the foreleg- It was as large as a hazel nut and very close to the knee. I used Absorbine on it and the lump has entirely dis- appeared. The effect of this preparation being magical, I take pleasure in recommending it to all who own or drive horses* John Latnq, 617 Fell street. iiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiLiiiiiiuiiii. Your stable is not complete without Quiau's 2 Ointment. An infallible cure for all ordi- ^ _ nary horse afflictions. Follow the example - ■= set by the leading horsemen of the world and ~ your stable shelf will always hold a bottle of Quinn's Ointment = A. L, Thomas, Sapt, Canton Farm, Joliet, II!., remarks, z "I enclose yon amonnt for sii bottles of Qninn'a Ointment. c Aiter one year's trial mnst confess it does all yon claim for ' E it." ForOorbs, Splints, Spavins, Windpuffa or Booches, ' h£ Price $1.50. I I Sold by all Druggists or sent by J W. B. EDDY & CO., Whitehall, N. Y. HA.BCH 18, 1899] QTir* ^veeitev mttr ^<«*fftnan« 161 Saddle Notes Fat Dunne will leave for LooisvUle oext, weet. Thk 6ret Daiby of the year will be tan id the mad to-da; . Tom Ryan has eogaged Batter to do his riding this seasoD . SiDCE BallmaD's accident Eddie Jones is doing the riding ' for the Cambridge stable. B[TLLM4.tT is improving rapidly and expects to be able to ride by the last week at Oikland. As the racing will go to Oibland next week there will he peace for two weeks at least at lagleside. DoBBiK3 and Americas will hath be trained again id Eng- land this year, and are already at work. Jockeys H. Mabtin and Rutler will leave for the East to-morrow. They will go direct to Memphis. ScABBOBouoH is DOW in trainitig at Oakland and will donhtless he a starter in the Barns Handicap. Jockey Bullman has soflBciently recovered to be re- moved from the French Hospital to William Marray'a home CD CyFarrell street. He will be oat again within a week, bat probably not be seea in the saddle for several weeks yet. The priDcipal eveat at New Orleans od Saturday, March 4th, was the Oikwood Handicap, one mile and a quarter, worth $1,000, and it was woo by Clay Pointer (4) by Linden, dam Ella H., in 2:11}, with Donna Rita second and Ben Ronald third. Bendoeak, by Sir Modred, is aboat the beat horse racing in California. He beat Rubicon at his own game, a heavy tracks on Tuesday last and gave him pounds of weight. He should have a royal chance in the Barns Handicap if not weighted out of it. Da. Catlett, who has been added to the gelding list, looks better than he ever did. The high-clasa Whiplash also looks very well. The half brother to Whiplash, which was a very angaioly looking yearling, has sharpened up and improved wonderfully. . . ., TfiEMONT, the thoroughbred et'allFoA; property of General W. H. Jackson, was found in the stable on the morning of March 3d, with his stiSs jiint broken. Nothing could be done and the stellion was Rilled. He cost General Jackson $17,000 some years ago at Swigert's sale. "OHMONDE,"of the London Topical Times, one of the most sacceaafal of the joarnalisiic turf tipsters, has the hardi- hood to name at this early date his seleciioos for the chief spring events of the English turf; they are as follows; Lin- coln Handicap, Hawfinch or Berzik; Liverpool Grand Na- tional, Qaeen Bee or Drogheda; City and Suburban, Le Simaritain or Grannan; Metropolitan Stakes, Soliman or ' Pinfold; Chester Cup. Bait or Porter's besl; Jubilee Stakes, Berzak or Robinson's best; Two Thousand Guineas, Caiman; Derby, Holocausle (Flying Fox, 1, 2, 3 ) EvEBT two-year-old that wins a race is i coming cham- pion in the eyes of the daily newspaper touts. Henby Mabtin will ride Danois in the Montgomery Handicap to he run at Memphis, April 5th. It is reported that Obsidian worked a mile and a quarter very handily in 2:12 at Oikland the other day. Geo. Cochean has been engaged to do the steeplechase riding for F. R. and T. Hitchcock this summer. Beiiab Sweet will not be taken East much before June 1st, and will then go direct to Sheepshead Bay. Ulm has been a beaten favorite about as often ss any horse rnnniDg at the local track. He is one of Baroey Schreiher's caBt-o&. GiLOJf d'Ob, ch h, 7, by imp. Rayoa d'Or, out of imp. Arabella, died very saddeuly recently at Springhurst Farm near Lexington. Master BrcK was so badly cut down in the fourth race that he had to be deslroy^d. He was by Buckmaster and was owned by W. P. Magrane. The probable atarters in the CaliforDia Derby to-dav are First Tenor, Obsidian, Formero, Sam McKeever, Los Meda* noB, Olinthus, Survivor, Limewater and Espionage. H. Mabtin and Ratter expect lo leave this city for points East in a few days. This will make the riding talent, which is already very scarce, at an even greater premium. Peabl Thobn, dam of First Tenor and other good ones, has a foal at foot by imp. Meddler which is said to be the best looking foal the daughter of Pat Malloy ever dropped. Dbogheda, who won the Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase in 189^, is reported to ha in first-class condition, and he is considered by his admirers a certainty for the event this year. The following seven horses have been declared out of the Brighton Handicap: Ch g Maximo Gomez, b h George Boyd. ch h Voter, b f Laverock, br c Emwyrean, ch c Alpen and br c Dr. Eichherg. A Fbekch horse called Holocauste is thought to have a good chance to win the English Derhv this year. Should he succeed can it be then said by the English owners that there h nothing in a name ? John E. Madden considers his yearling fi'ly by Hanover, out of Peg Woffiogton, one of the best he has ever rais^-d. She is a filly of magnificent proportions and outclaeses in looks all the other animals on the farm. The class of horse racing here during an all winter season can be gaaged by the fact that The Bachelor is about the best long distance animal of the lot. He won the Crocker - Woolworth Bank Stakes last Saturday. The probable riders in the California Derby will be Fomero, Spencer; Obaidian, Pig^oti; First Tenor, Thorpe; Olinthus, Shields; Survivor, H. Martin; Sam McKeever, Hennessey; Limewater, Jones; Espionage, Ratter. John E. Madden, than whom few turfmen have ehown I better judgment in the business, said in an interview recently that Jean Beraad and Filon d'Or will be the best horses in the East this season. He believes Filon d'Or would have won the Futurity had he remained sound. In the West he considers Manual a better horse than The Kenluckian, and picks the former for the winner of the Kentucky Derby. Madden has three entries in the Kentucky Derby in Haps- burg, Desperado, and Mazo, the latter he recently purchased. Madden has sent a dozan youngsters to Cbarchill Downs. The hill legalizing poolselling and hooking that passed the lower house of the Indiana Legislature recently did not get away from the Senate committee, and so did not pass the upper house. This kills the hill for at least two years. WiNYAH, by Himyar, won the Occidental Stake at Ingle- side Wednesday. The distance was four and a half fufiongs, the longest distance two-year-olds have gone this year. The track was slushy. Winyah won by three lengths from St. Anthony, who was two lengths in front of Morbid. Andbisa, bay filly by imp, 8t, Andrew — Fannie Liaise by imp. Darebin, has won her first two starts and may de- velop into a good one. She is the first of the get of Fannie Louise to race, and the latter mare is but seven years old. A EEPOBT was current last fall that W. R Letcher had taken charge of the horses belonging to H. L. Frank and would train and campaign them. This was only true in a measure as he onlv took charge cf them for the winter and has recently turned tbem over to J. K. Redmoa. The string which includes Senator Bland, Bitter Root, E. Come, Mal-lak-wa and Owyhf>e is at Latonia and all are doing well. Redmon has several horses of his own, among them Serrano, John Hardin, Lucky Star, Tom Milsorne and Ashlock. The proprietors of the logleside coursing park have done a wise thing in announcing that they will obey the law and permit no bookmaking or pool selling ou the result of the races in this park to-day. President Shannon says the law is an urjust one bat they do not propose to violate it. C. H. CoBEY, who has a five years' lease of the San Jose track, wants the Pacific Coast Jockey Club to move to that citv. He offers to guarantee protection to the poolsellers and to procure a 40 per cent, round-trip rate from the rail- road company. The proposition will be laid before the Board of Directors. The John J. Carter Memorial Fund, of which Gen. W. H. Jackson is president, and John Morrow, Esq., is secretary and treasurer, is sending out a circular asking all friends and turfmen to contribute toward the erection of a monument to the memory of the late racing jadge, who perished in the Baldwin Hotel fire. Prof Gleason, the horse trainer, gave an enfertalnment at Nashville, Tenn., recently for the benefit of the John J. Carter Memorial fuod. The proceed?, $225, were turned over to John Morrow, treasurer of the fund. The fund at present amounts to about $1,500, and will probably reach $2,500 within the next month or two. The California Derbr, the first Derby of the year, will take place to day at logleside. The distance is one mile and a quarter and the value of the race $5,000, of which $4,000 will go to the first horse If the track is muddy, and it looks now as thoagh it would be. Survivor, Pat Dunne's horse, will in all probability be the favorite. So manv of the leading bookmakers contemplate going East in April that it is likely they will leave sooner if the law against betting is enforced here. Especially will this be the case if the P. C. J. C refuses to go to Oikland to race, and it would not be sarprieing if the hegira to the East would take on large proportions with the next week. Up to March 2d Secretary McFarlan has received ten declarations for the Montgomery Handicap, which will he run at the opening day of the Memphis meeting. The s'ake has $2,000 added, distance 1 1-16 mile?. There were origin- ally fifty-five nominations, and the declarations are: Fireside Tom Colliop, Forget Not, Basquil, Opaque, Presbyterian, Albert Swind, W: Ofeiton, Airblast and Deblaise. MiDiAN, the horse that won the first race Monilay would make a splendid satj?ct for a veterinary clinic. He has attacts of lameness, bleeding and a wind afTection, and often sulks and refuses to run. An ante mortem examination by tbe faculty of a veterinary college might result in a revela- tion that would be to the equine family what the discoveries of Jenner and Pastuer have been to the human race. R. L. 8T6.VENS, of Hoboken, N. J , has purchased of S. S« Howland the bay horse Judge Morrow, foaled 1887 by Vaga- bond, dam Moonlight, by Joe Johnston, out of Skylight, by Jack Mblone, and be will be used at Mr. Stevens' Virginia farm for breeding hunters Judge Morrow won the Brook* lyn Handicap and haq taken several Horse Show prizes in the thorouehbred stallion classes. While owned by Mr. Howland he showed some quality as a jumper. AUOKO the real estate transactions in Smomi county the past week was the sale of the Warren Green tract adjoining the thirteen-acre orange orchard of the Cloverdale Orange Company, to Mrs. Frank Eckhart. A handsome resideoce will be erected on the property and an orange orchard set out, A race (rack will also be laid out on which the horses bred at the farm will bs trained. Mrs. E(]khart owns about 800 acres of pasture and farm land near b? on which a number of broodmares have already been placed. Tbemont, by Virgil, dam Ann Fief, is dead at Belle Meade Stud, Nashville, Tenn. The "Black Whirlwind'e" reputation rests principally upon bis career as a race horse, although he sired such horses as Tringle, Flenrette, Tre- margo, Rodermond, Dagonet, Lovelace. Tremont started thirteen times, and thirteen times was he returned a winner- Mr. Swigert purchased him from tbe Dwyers, when it had been found impossible to train him, and at tbe dispersil of the Elmendorf Stud he was bought by General Jackson, The get of the speedy Domino will be in evidence about the metropolitan tracks this season if James R. Keene and his son Foxhall carrv out their prenent intentions. They have picked out the best of tbe youngsters by their favorite stallion, bred at Castleton Farm, and have nominated them for the Coney Island Jockey Club's rich stakes. One is a hay colt out of the mare Bonnie Gal, the dam of Miller. The latter is the colt which the elder Keene thought so much of last year that, after he had sold him to Phil J. Dwyer, he wanted to trade back by oSering $5,000 more for the colt than Mr. Dwyer paid. Ttie other colt is a big chest- nut, out of Fair Vision, the dam of the swift footed Horos- cope. These three youngsters are all big and well propor- tioned, and have done sufficiently well in their private trials at Castlbton to justify the expectation that they will prove exceptionally good race-horses. Goodwin'3 Official Turf Guide for 1898 has been issued and is more complete than ever. The demand for this record of racing is constantly growing, and few followers of the races can afford to get along without it. It is issued io two volumes which cover all the racing in Uaited States aod Canada from January 1 to December 31, 1898. The work has been compiled with the greatest care even to the smallest details, and it is more exhaustive than ever before. Among the contents may be noted summaries of races, alphabetical index of horses, table of fastest records, track records, list of stake winners in 1898, and the values of the stakes, impor- tant rulings of The Jockey Club and the Western Turf Con- gress, peiformances of American bred horses in England during 1898, guide to race courses and an article on handi- capping. No greater praise could be given the book than to say that it is fully up to the standard of excellence set in former years. It should be in the library of every turfman in the country, and it is an absalute necessity to every racing secretary and turf writer. Messrs Goodwin Bros., the com- pilers and publishers, deserve to be congratulated on the manner in which the work has been done. Announcement has been made that Mr. Pierre Lorillard is a subscriber to the stakes of the Saratoga R icing Associa- tion, and the finding of his na ne in the list is of special in- terest, since it marks his return to the turf after an absence of five years. During this period the founder of Tuxedo has been in a partnership with Lord William Beresford in England, where the "cherry and black" have frequentlv been first past tbe post. About thirteen years ago Mr. Lorillard withdrew his active poonectioo with racing in this country hut he had a stable out again in 1890. It was generally sup- posed his next retirement was final so fir as America, is con- cerned, the disappointment caused by Limp'ighter's failure to land any of the big events being the chief cause for his second withdrawal. At his Rincocas Farm, Jobatown, N. 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CoinmunlcationB mnst be accompanied by the wnters name ana address, not necessarily for pnbUoatlon, but as a private gnarantee ol pood faith. ^^ San Francisco, Saturday, March 18, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TEOTTEES AND PACERS. BOODLE, 2:12K 0. F. Bnnch, San Jose . CAPTAI.>J JONES 29,666. John PeBder, Poitland, Or CHA3. DERBY, 2:20 Oakwood Part Stock Farm. DanviUe . DIABLO. 2:09K 'W™ Murray, PleasantoD, Cal GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2:16Ji Ctias. Jonnson. Woodland HAMBLETONIAN WILKES, 1679... Green Meadow 8. F., Santa Clara McKISNEY, 2:1114 0. A. Durlee, Oakland MONTEREY. 2:liS\ P- J- Williams, University, Cal NUTWOOD WILKEi, 2:16V!! Nntwood Stock Farm, IrvioRton OAKNUT, 2:2iK - -." J- B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal PRINCE ALMONI, 2M% J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal ST AM B., 2:11^ Tnttle Bros., Rocklin STEINWAY, 2:2o3j Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING BETTING was passed by the Board of Supervisors last Monday, as was expected by every person who has watched the trend of events in San Francisco during the past few months,and since that time Chiei Lees and the police force under his control have very successfully enforced it. Since seven months racing was inaugurated in San Francisco a few years ago, there has never been any doubt in the minds of those who have read the history of other com- munities, that the condition which now confronts the racing associations, would come to pass. It was as cer- tain as that night follows day. The only strange thing about it is that the associations have not realized the situation and themselves taken steps to avert it. There is no grander sport than racing, or a more honorable calling than the breeding of the thoroughbred horse, and to place him in a contest where speed and endurance bring reward and pleasure to his owner, is commendable. The building of splendid race tracks with all the ap- purtenances that go to make them attractive to people of culture and refinement, and the providing of purses and stakes for equine contests are worthy of emulation. The wagering of money on the results of these contests, when that money is the honest property of the person who wagers it, is no sin. Racing is a sport — the sport of kings it has been called. But racing is like every other sport on which wagers can be laid — it cannot be pursued continuously without degenerating into a gam- bling game. Football as played by the teams from rival colleges attracts thousands of the best people of the land every Thanksgiving Day, and nine out often of those who witness it make some sort of a wager on the result. There is no harm in it. It is a splendid sport and an exhilerating recreation. But let foot ball be played every day for seven months in the year in one community and it would soon be shunned by all but the gamblers, and the people would demand its' suppression altogether. No sport can be conducted on a purely money making or gambling basis and at the same time retain its dignity or high class. Stake horses are given less consideration than selling platers where racing is continuous, and as a consequence the cheap horse is given a false value to the detriment of the high-class animal. But the worst feature of continu- ous racing is the almost total obliteration of genuine sport for sport's sake, and the substitution therefor of gambling for gambling's sake. It increases the number of "touts" and "skates" instead of adding to the number of breeders and thoroughbreds. The great mass of the people recognize this fact when they once become ac- quainted with the game. The men who compose the associations have it in their power to make racing a respectable and a popular diversion. The Supervisors ha' e passed a law prohibiting betting and the most sensible thing for the associations to do is to recognize tl) fact that this law under present circumstances meets ; opprobation of s. vast majority of the voters, and to take such measures as will again make racing a popu- lar and high-claas recreation and sport. There is a' Damocles sword hanging over racing in San Francisco and those who have the most at stake have the power to remove it or to stubbornly refuse to budge until it falls with fatal effect. One good reason advanced by the associations for opposing legislation that will limit rac- ing to a certain number of days in one county is that it will permit the gamblers to establish "merry-go- round" tracks in localities close to the bay, such as in Marin, San Mateo, Contra Costa and Sonoma counties, and there run meetings that will ruin the sport entirely and lead to still stronger opposition from the people. CALIFORNIA HORSEMEN ARE HAPPY. The rain which came in such abundance this week assures the farmer and the stockman a year of prosperity, and, in all probability it will be prosperity in the superlative degree. There has been no time in years when there were such prospects for an immense grain crop, and the prices of live stock of all kinds insures large profit for stock owners now that the soil is certain to bring forth sufficient feed to sustain their herds. The rain has also insured a circuit of district fairs which the Legislature has already provided for. Surely this should be a season of rejoicing among horse breeders and especially among the owners of the light harness horse. Every horse in California Jthat gives an indication that he is possessed of winning speed, should be in training before the close of the coming week. By the beginning of next month the Breeder and Spoetsmax will be able to announce the dates for the California Grand Circuit and an outline of the purses that will be offered for trotters and pacers. Horse owners and trainers need have no fear that the circuit will be limited or the purses small. There will be meetings and contests enough for all, and the prizes will be generous and worth competing for. The days of drought and no fairs have passed. A glorious era of prosperity is dawning and those who fail to take advantage of the situation will be the losers. 1899 will be a record breaking year foi California in more ways than one, and the light har- ness hcrse will contribute his share to the general pros- perity. ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE for a meeting of representatives of the agricultural districts of the State to be held in San Francisco very soon, at which a grand circuit of fairs will be agreed upon, dates selected and purses fixed and announced. It has been proposed that a banquet be tendered the delegates to this convention, and that addresses be made and papers read by those who have given the subject some thought and had practical experience as to the best means of conducting agricultural exhibits and race meetings so as to attract the largest attendance and make them profit- able. It is believed that the Secretaries and Directors of these district associations, now that they are assured of appropriations for their meetings, will avail them- selves of this opportunity to place themselves in touch with one another, and that they will see the certain profit to be derived from a meeting where all the very latest and best in fair management will be presented and discussed. Papers will be prepared for this conven- tion by Secretaries who have made their fair meetings pay a profit and the plan pursued will be divulged. The best means of securing large attendance and the most popular scheme of arranging premiums will be dis- cussed. How to give good-sized purses and secure large entry lists in harness races will be an interesting topic. It is believed that these and many more questions of vital importance to fair managers can be discussed dur- ing one day and evening. When the convention is called it will be the duty of every association in the State to have at least one representative present with full power to act for his district. It is believed that a date for this meeting can be announced in these columns next week. THE DIRECTORS of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association did not meet last Tuesday as was announced. A letter from President Knight was received stating that owing to the destruction by fire of the Marysville Woolen Mills of which he is the manager and one of the principal owners, he would be unable to attend the meeting this week. As it was desired by the Directors that President Knight be present at this meet- ing, it was thought best to postpone it to a future date, which will be as early as possible. Directors will be notified in time of the date and a full attendance is re- quested. Oomins Events. March IS, 19. Los Angeles Qnn Club, Two days' live-bird tonma- ment. March 19— Olympic Gon Club. Live birds. Ingleside. March 19— Lincoln Gun Club. Bine rocks. Alameda Point. March 26- Olvmpic Gun Club Blue rocks. Ingleside. March 26— Union Gun CInb. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. March 26— Ssn FranciECO Gnn Club. Live birds San Clemente. April 2— California Wing Club. Live birds. Ingleside. April 2.— Stockton Gun Club.— Gun Club Annex. Blue toclts. Jackson's Balh. April 9-Olympic Gun Club. Livebiids Ingleside. April 9— San IFrancisco Gnn Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. April 9-Empire Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. May 29-30— California Inanimate Target Association, Antiocli. The Game La'w. The open season for shooting quail, doves, deer and wild duct aa fixed by the State law is as follows: Doves, loth July to 15th Febru- ary. Mountain quail and grouse, Ist September to 15th February. Valley quail, wild duck and rail, 1st Octot)er to 1st March. Male deer, 15th July to 15th October. The clerks of nearly all the Boards of Suoervisors have advised ns no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last year hold good if they do not conflict with the State law. "The following counties nave not passed any ordinances that alter the open season as provided by State law : Amador, Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plumas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara. Sacra- mento. Solano. Santa Cru2. Siskiyon, Tehama, Yolo and Yaba, The changes are as follows : Alpine — Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Rail. Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July 1 to Oct. 1. Pheasants protected until February, 190-1. Hunting, killing or having in possession for purpose of sale or ahip- ment out of county; quail, bob white, parliidge, wild ddck, rail, mountain quail, grouse, dove,does or deer, anteIope,elk or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. (Use ol dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Fresno— Market hunting and shipping game out of the county pro- hibited Humboldt — Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. EUlliig of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hotir after Bonset and one oaU honr before sunrise. Kem — Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Lake — Deer, Aug. 1 to OcL 1. Los Angeles — Shipping game to markets oulalde of the conntr pro- hibited. Mann— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Madera— Market hunting prohibited. Monterey- Deer, July 15th to Sept. lat. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Orange — Doves, Aug. l to Feb. L Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market btmting prohibited). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March 1. Ducts and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows; No person shall ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Riverside — Shipping game out of the county prohibited. San Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited), Santa Barbara— Deer, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). San Diego— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. San Luis Obispio — Deer, Joly 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 16 to Dec. 1. (Use of hounds prohibited. Hunting for markets situated outside of the county prohibited). San Mateo— Deer, Julv 16 to Aug. 26. (Use of dogs not prohibited. ' ■• — - ■;. istor ■- — ■ - Market hunting prohibifed). RaU, Oct. boat at high tide prohibited). ) Nov. 15, (Shooting from Shasta— Deer, July 16 to Sept. 1. Sierra— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Sonoma— Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- ants, close season till Jan 1, 1901. Shipping game out of the cotmty prohibited. Use of nets in streams ot the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Doves, July 16 to Jan. 1. Trinity— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oot. 15. Shipping game out ol the coanty prohibited. Venttira— Quail, any variety, Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. At the Traps. On Sunday last the Olympic Gnn Clnb held the initial shoot of the series for the season of 1899 gold medal. There was a good attendance of members and visitors, among the latter were Hsrvey McMurchy of Syracuse, N. Y., 8. A. Tucker of Meriden, Conn., who were the club gneats, Paul Delmas of San Jose and others. The pigeon were a strong lot, a heavy wind blowing directly across the traps made the ehooting exceedingly difficult. The scores in the medal race were as follows: CHAMPION CLASS. C. Nanman 111121111121—12 C. A. Halght 222I11I221I2— 12 J. S. Fanning 2211122222222-11 Frank Maskey 112211112112—12 CLASS A. "Slade" _111I02012102— 9 L. D. Owens ._ 111211202222— U H. H. White 111*21202112—10 C. F.Grant 1111-20102102— 9 C. F. Stone..- 2i2212'00-22O— 8 M. E. Uoger 2l21120211'zl— 11 Fred Johnson 212101"0220-2— 8 CLASS B. H. B. Hosmer I12022«02'«0— 6 Panl Delmaa- _OI2211121001— 9 A. Boos 111211112002—10 H. E. Bose 122101201111—10 GUESTS. H. McMurchy .211222222211—12 S. A. Tucker 221212»11220— 10 * Dead onto! bounds. In the afternoon a' six-bird race was shot. The scores were: Nanman 111112—6 Fanning _ 222210—5 Mc Murphy 122J22— 6 Delmaa „ 112101— 5 Haigbt 210222—5 Carr „... 101122— B J. Mayoard 221101—5 Grant .„ 011102 — 4 The schedule to-morrow at Ingleside is an open-to-all shoot for the Olympic handicap challenge live-bird medal. The condilioDs of shooting are the following: The medal is to be first shot for in open competition en Snnday, March 19th. Shooters will be placed on an absolute equality by handicaps, both in distance and extra birds. The amateur has the same chance as the expert. The scratch men in the initial contest will shoot at fifteen biids. In case of a tie, it shall be shot o3 with the same handicaps as in the main match. The winner of the medal is required to defend it against challenge. The challenge first received must be first considered. Copy of the challenge must be sent to Alerton C Allen, Chairman of the Trap Shooting Committee of the Olvmpic Gnn Clnb. All chal- lenges mast be in writing. When a challenge is received, the holder of the medal must agree with the challenger on a date of shooting not more than ten days removed from the date of receiving the challenge. If an agreement cannot be Maech 18, 1899] C»j« ffreettsv axtxi #jriwt»»ttaw. 169 reached, the dnte will be fixed by the Trap Shooticf? Com- mittee of the Clab. All challenges most be accompanied by $10 00, and wiooer of the match will take both medal and money, loeer paying for the birds. In chaljenge matches, each contestant will be reqaired to shoot at twenty or more birds as the handicap coj^mittee shall direct. Handicaps will be specially made in each individQal match with the idea of giving both men an eqnal chance. Competition for the medal is open to all residents of California, bat all matches for the medal mast be shot on the grounds of the Olympic Gqd Clnb. In the 6rst open shoot for the medal, DOD-members of the Olympic Gan Clab will be charged for pigeons at the redaced rate of $2:40 a dozen. The same rate will be charged for all pigeons shot in sabReqaent challenge races. The medal is to become the permanent property of the man drat winning it five times. Handicaps will be made by the Trap-Shooting committee of the Olympic Gun Clab In the first shoot for the medal on Sunday, March 19, 1899, shooters will be reqaired to pay an entrance f^e of $2.50 One-half the pool money will go to the medal winner, and the other one-half to the second and third high gan?. The medal race commences at 10:30 a. m., and will be followed by sweepstake events open to all. Grounds will be open for practice at 9:30 a. m. The San Francieco Gan Club held their first club shoot on the Lincoln grounds at Alameda Point last Sunday. The members were out in force, in the regular club match at twenty-five targets ttie following scores were made: KiDB " — iiimiiiiniiioiiuiiiii— 2i Klevesahl llioiilliiliuiiiiimill— 24 DaDiels - _„ iiiiiiiuiioiiiiiiiiiini-24 Haoer IllOlOlllllimilllllUU— 23 Scbaltz - IlilinillUllllOHnillli— 23 "rrombODe" ~ ^ .IIOIIIIOIIUIIIIIIIIIIIU— 23 Shaw. _ llllllOHlIlllOlllOi 11111—2:; Williamson IIIIUIOIOIIIIIIIOIIOIIII— 21 Forster, Edg ™;... lionuuonilliooilimo— 20 RICtlefsOQ- - ___. ._-..._ lOIIillllOlOmilUulllOl— 20 Jaalioa- — llllllliuUilUOioiOiOllI— 20 Feudaer, O ^OlOllOllllIOlllOlUlUOll— 19 Hoyt- _ oouioiioiiiiiiooiiiiiin— 19 Sweeney conn iioioi nil iiiionio—i9 Sommerfield ..- ll0ll0liliiioiiioilloino-19 GrnbO „ 1110101 HI 101 UOl 11110010-18 Mardocfe „..I11I11111110M llOlOiOOOOI— 13 Miller _.._ . lOUloolOOlll noil 1111010—17 Palmer „ ^ loioioinioilioiilioiou 11-17 FilckiDger _„_. _ onioorinuooioioinoioi— 16 llr.Laart oooicoioiiinoioinoiiiii— J6 KnllmaD.H ]OI0101110I10100|01011101-I5 Breytos 1010 oiOiOHlillOlOliIuo— 15 Isham „ OlilOOlOllllOllOOlOOiOIO— 14 Friedlander- oroioioiiiioioioiiioo-ail— 14 Lock.vrood - oiiioiiiocoiiiocooioiioio-ia Piei lOfOiio* 0110011011101010—12 Hazen _',.. _...... _ll0i OIOIOIIOIIIIOOOOIOIOI— 12 McLane .hooioloicoioocoooiiohh— u KoUman, J „ lOllllOllOiOOOOOOllOOlOt.0— II Wands „.. „ -100010100101100 llOOOOOOO— 9 Keller oooioioiiooiooooooioooioo- 7 The record for a club shoot was made bj the Empire Gun Clab last Sunday at Alameda Point. A greater attendance of eportsmen and larger gathering of spectators were present on this occasion than have been seen at any trap shooting aSair for some time past, not even excepting the Interstate Tournament last year at Ingleside. The fact that ten ihoa- sand targets were used gives the meeting somewhat the coloring of a small sized battle. In the first club event, the Championship Medal race, a number of visitors shot for birds only. The best s<3ore was made by Webb who broke twenty-five Htiaigbt, the score in detail of the club members is as follows: Shaw luuinuinioniouiioi— 22 DoraC _ llllllllIIiniOllimoIlO-22 Kievesah] oiiinniniiouioiiiuio-2i Hao r „ .lOIIOUIIOlOlliiniliini- 21 Feodner, F _. .._ lllMlinillloOllllIOUOO 21 ADdrus. ..; __ COIOUOllOl 11111111101111—20 La MoIUj, A ™ _ lOllOOlIlOUlllIOlIlI 1010-19 Hnie „iiioiiiiioiintoiiooiiioi— 18 Debeoham ^ lOlllOlinoiOlOOillIuooi— 17 Dr. Gere OIOOOUOllOlllOIOllllllOl— 16 Lewis ..„„ „„iiioouiooiiiioiuiioiooio -i5 Dr. Uorowall.. „ 10000>ICOIlI011010110«iin— 14 Sweeney _ OidoiOOlOlllouiooiiooiU— u QnibD lOllOOIOllOIOOlOlOOUOIll— 11 La Uolte. „™.. „„0100lOIOOOIOU001111110ll— 13 Ireland, J. — liOiloooiooeoiillluiooiIO— 13 M.tcheu_ nioioooiiii 1011000111011—13 Peltier „ 11110llll01100el. Team Class— Fir- 1, Charles E Tilford. Local Dors— First, Thor H. N H Hansen ; second , Jack, H B Goodrich • res, OdlD, C H Burtls; v h c, Blsoaarck. F W Klein; h c, Don Lincoln, Henry J Beer; h c Wodan, Walter R Wieboldt. Lical Bitches— First. Tbusnalda, Walter R Wieboldt. ST BERNARDS (Rough)— Popples (Rough or snaoothl- Dogs; firat, Mephtsto.F FLuer.i, nu PiainvlUe, Wis; second, Le Baron, Meissen- heimer, Milwaukee, Wis, third. Admiral Dewey II, R Walton, Chicago. NoviceiRoogh-coated)- Dogs, Chantrell Prince, Frank J Gould, New York: second, Priuce Bi^mark V, John Staffel, Blue fsland. lit; res, Apel's Buvera, Apel & Hutter, South Omaha, Neb; vh c, Doc Christy. Dr Eleanor C Cbrlsty, Chicago; h c. Caesar Prince. Emil Kraut, Chicago; V h c. Arden Aristocrat, Jullos Nabser, Chicago; v h c Don Whltlord, J S Cusson, De Kalb, III; h c. Prince WlncbestPr. Harry J Cassldy, Chlo- agi. Ill; h cAmerican Brutus, Arthur Froembling, Chicago. Novice Bitches— First, Hornsea Countess. Frank J Gould, N Y; second Chanirell Kitty, same owner; res, Lynnette, A A Bpnnett, St Charles, 111; h c. Empress Melrose. C E Wellman, Chicago, III ; H C Queen II, F AWeiker.Joliel.IIl. Limit Dogs— First, Sir Waldorf, Thomas J Sheubrooks, BalUmore. Md; s<=coud, cantrell Prince, Hrank J Gould. N Y; third. Sir Redmond. T J Shenhrooks; reserve. General TJ 9 Grant, Jr. Col W G Bralnerd; V h c. Prince Bismarck, John Stafiel; v h c, Apel's Rovera, Apel & Halter; Dnke of Argyle II, Arthur Froembling. Chicago. Lim t Bitches First, Marvelcroft. Frank J Gould ; second. Lady Mal- vern. T Ash ubroobs; third, Hornsea Countess. Frank J Gould; res. Ned's Beauty, A P Behnbe, Chicago; v h c, Chantrell Kitty, Frank J Goulds; h c. Lady Lillian I. Meisenhelmer, Milwaukee. Wis. Op'-n Dogs— First, sir Ethelwo.d.TJ Sheubrookf: second. Sir Wal- dorf, same owner* third, Chantrell Prince. Frank J Gould ; res. Sir Bed- mnnd.T S Sheubrooks; v h c. Autocrat, Jos Meisenhelmer Open Bitches— First, Marvelcroft, Frank J Gould; second, Lady Mal- vern, Thumas J sheuhrook; third, Hornsea Countess, FrankJGonld; res, Sylvena, Jos Meisenhelmer. Winners. Dogs— First, Sir Etbelwood, Thomas J Sheabrook; res, Sir Waldorf, same owner. Winners, Bitches— First, Marvelcroft, Frank J GotUd; res, E-ady Mal- vern, Thomas J Sheubroofc. Team Class— First, Sheubrook. second, Gonld ; third, Meisenhelmer. Local Dogs— First, Prince Bismarck, John Staffel; second, Prince Winchester, Harry J Cassldy; res. Araen Aristocrat. Julius Nabser; vh c, Donald Bernard, Mrs M Paradise; vnc, Melrose King. W R Wal- ton ; h c. Rover. John Haag Local Bitches— First, Ned's Beauty, A P Behoke; second, Plin, WC Powell. ST. BERNARDS (Smooth)- Novice Dogs— First. Dnke of Milan, Arthor Froembling, Chicago; second, American Remas, A Rodasl. Novice Bitches — First. Active. Frank J Gould; second, withheld; res, Grace Darling, F W Ren wick, Chicago. Limit Dogs— First, Le Prioce Jr. Fred H Boshnell. San Francisco, Cal; second, Fernwood Ring, G A Lee, Bowiing Green, Mo; third, Dnke of Milan. Arlhar Froembling; res, Colonel Alps, A P Behoke; vh c, Ameri can R-^mu?, A Kodasi. Limit Bitches— First, Active, Frank J Gould ; second, Miss Sylvia, Jos Meisenhelmer. Open Dogs— First, Le Prince Jr, Fred H Bushnell: second. Fernwood King, G A Lee; res. Colonel Aids, P P Behoke; v h c, American Remus, A RodasL Winners. Dogs -First. Le Prince Jr; res. Fernwood King. Winners, Bitches— First, Lady Fernmore, Dudley E Waters, Grand Rapids. Mich ; res. Active. Frank J Goald. GREYHOUFD<— Nnvice Dogs— First (.withheld) rsecond. Sport Golen, Miss MacGoldeo, Chicago. Novice Bitches— First, Fleetfoot Lady, P H Mailer. Chicago. Open Bitches- Fiibt. Maid Marian, B P Lewis. Jr, f-andsdowne. Pa. POINTERS— Novice Dogs— First, Gripstane. J B Bisbee, Fai^o, N D; second, Spot. L W Hess, Ottawa, 111; third, Fairview Lad, W Gould B rob aw. Arch dale. N C. Novice Bitches— First, Slous, H C Hudson. Chicago; second. Nell Bang, Tim Donogbue, La Salle, lU; third. Eldredge Trilby, Archie Nes- bitt. Diamond, III. Limit Dogs (55 pounds and over)- First. Lad of Bang, R E Westlake. Scranton, Pa; second, Dutch, E K Cavileer, Pembina, N D; third, Sport, Charles Flynn, JoHet. 111. Limit Bitches (50 pounds and over)— First. Bell Westlake, B E West- lake; second, Daisy Bell. William Hell. St Louis. Mo. Limit Dogs (under &o pounds) -First, Hempstead Jim, William Hell; second, Brighton Joe, W H Huchlus^n, Manchester. Iowa; third, Qrii>- stone, J B BUbee; res, Fairview Lad, W Gould Brokaw Limit Bitches (under SO pounds)— First, WeaUabe startle. B E WGBt- lake; second. L» Lnca, wiiuam Werner, Chicago: third, Fairview Meally Burtls & Wilcoi, Westfleld, N J. Open Dogs (55 pounds and over)— First, Sir Walter, W Goald Brokaw: second, Meteor's Dot II, A J Boss, Dallas, Teira; third. Prince Boy, W Gotild Brokaw. Mabch 18, 1899] ©tje ^vsexiev mto §:psxtn9xnc(xu ni I open Bitches (50 pounds and oven— First, Devonshire Jennie, L S "^•ell, Chicsgo, second. Daisy BelJ. William Sell Open Dogs (under &6poDnd3i — First, Kpmpstead Jim. 'Wlltlam Hell; second, Brighton Joe. W H Hutcbloson; ihird, Hal Pointer; C I Sboop. Bacioe, wis: res, ^prlrgslde Faust. J Badger McSherrp, Frederick. Md. Open Sitrhes fnnder 50 poands)— First. La Lnca, William Warner; second, Fairview ileaUy BnrUs tt WUcox. Winners, nogs— First. Sir Walter; res, Hempstead Jim. Winners. Bitches— First. Wesllake's Startle; res. La Luca. Team Class— First, Westlake. L- cal Dogs and Bitches— First, Sir Buttons, William Werner; second, Blucher.HF Gillette. ENGLISH SETTEKS— Puppies. Dogs— First, King Kea Jr, Miss Frederica Kecfe, Chicago. Puppies, Bitches— First. Uelle Whyte B, Tim Donoghoe; second, Tessie Klogstone, E E Wesicolt, Ottawa, 111; res. Model B, J T Toohey, Strawn. 111. Novice Dogs— First. Tony's Hope, J B Bialsee; secnnd, Dan Trooble. Miss Florence G'-ey. Chicago; third. Count Doni^an.Tlm Donogbue, r s Joseph M, Shelly Ji McCltnlocfc, Edmor-*, Mich; v h c, Lady's Count Gladstone. O G Williamson. Muncie, Ind. Novice Bitches- First, Selfcirk Freda, W B Wells. Chatham, Out.; second. ^Ikirk Bretta, same owner; third. Thiers Belie, J B SIsbee. Limit Dogs-First. Selairk Dan, W B Wells; secnnd, Gilhooley, C J Oayiord N Y; third, Tony's Hope, J E BIsbee: reserve. Dan Trouble. Miss Fl' rpnce Grey; v h c, Ladj 's Count Gladstone, G G Williams Lira t Bitches— First, Miss Mischief. Richard Rangham. Windsor, Out; second, SeikirK Freda, W B « elis; reserve. Seltlrfc Breda, same owner; V h c, Thiers Bell. J B B abee. Open Does— First, ''eltirlt Dan. W B Wells; second. Gilhooley. C J Qaylord; third, Tony's Hope, J B Bisbee; res, Dan Tmnble, Misa F-or- ence Grey; v h c. Lady's Co nt Gladstone, n B WililamsoD. Open Bl ches— First, Lana, W B Wells; second. Frederica Mathews, R WMaihews, at Paul: third, Selkirk Iris, W B Wells. Winners, Dogs-First, Luna; reserve, Gilhooley. Winners, Bltchces— First. Duna; res, Fredrlca Mathews. Team Class— First, W B Wells IxKsl Logs— First, Tan Trouble, Miss Florence Grey; second, King Bea Jr. Miss Fredrlca Keck. IRISH SETTERS— Ni-vlce Bitches- First, iJaalow. J S Wall, Auburn Park, 111 ; second, Fannv Red; Mr and Mrs P G Brill. Chicago. Limit Dogs— First, Fred Elcho. Dr J Stewart Lacock. Alleghany, Pa. Limit Bitches— First, Biddy Minglas, L A Van Zandt, New York; second, Baslow, J S Wall. Open Dogs— First. Lord Llsmore, J SWali; second, Fred Elcho, Dr J Stewart Lacock; third, i^t Elmo, samael Colson, Montreal, Can. Open Bitch s— First, Queen Vic. Joseph Lewis, Bridgeport, tonn; sec- ond. Biddy Minglas, L A. Van Zandt; third. Eas ow. J S Wall. Winners, Dogf— Fltst, Lord Lismore; res, Fred Elcho. Winners, BitcOes-Flrst, Queen Vic; res, Biddy Mlnglas. FIELD SPANIELS-Open Bitches (Black) -First, Banner Jewel, Swi^TIountaln Kennels. Open Dogs (Any other color)— Firat, Saybrook Popcorn, Mrs Rowland Keasbey, New York. Open Bitches (Any other color)— First, Banner Hazel, Swiss Mountain Kennels. Wlnner3, Dogh— First, EnhclifEe BIsbop, Swiss Mountain Kennels. Winners, BI ches — First, Banner Hazel; res. Banner Jewel. Team Class — J-wlss Mountain Kennels. COCKER SPANIKLS— Novice Dogs (Black)— First, Pedlar. George DoQ.rlass, WoodsTock, On:; second. Admiral Dewey, H M Miller, Chicago ; res. Dr John P M HnUar. Chicago. Novice Bitches (Black)- First, Bessie. George Douglass; second, Joette, F O Green, Des Moines, Iowa ; res, Violet Lloyd, Georgo Douglass. Novice Dogs I Any other color)- First, Saybrook Lonls, Mrs Roland Keasbey, New Y-irE ; second. Cherry Sport, William LInneball. Chtcag Novice Bitches (Any other colon— First, Saybrook Betty, Mrs Roland Keasbey ; second. Red SilE , Geo ge Douglass. Limit Dogs fBlacfc)—First, Black Duke Jr, George Douglass; second, Oqo, Mrs W E Warner, B*-lie Isle Kennels, Grand Rapids, Mich; third. Black Koieht, George Dunn. Woodstock, Out; res, Freedom, Swiss Mountain Kennels, Germantown, Pa. Limit Bltchet r Black)— First, Hampton Quality, Mrs WE Warner; second, Bessie. George Dooglass; third. Banner Lily, Swiss Motmiain Kennels; res. Meteor, George Dunn; v h c, Joette. F O Green. Limit Dogs (Any solid color other than black!- First, King of Hearts FrancfS Henwood, New York; second. Bed Boy, George Douglass; third. Banner Dar-, Swiss Mouotaln Kennels; res. Red Comm, George Donn. Limit Bitches (Any solid color othtr than blacki— Firat, Hampton Fashion, Mrs W E Warner; second. Banner Midge. Swiss Mountain Kennels; tnird, Lilian, George Douglass; res, Hampton Queen Redie, Mrs W E Warner. Limit Dogs ^Parti-cilored)— First. Elm rity Doc, Frances Henwood. Limit Bitches (partl-colored)— First, Dorothy Parsons, W T Payne, Kingston, Pa; s^cond Lady Buff, ^swiss Monntaln Kennels; third, Say- brook Betty, Mrs Roland Keasbey. Open Dogs i,Black)—tlr3t, Champion Ono. Swiss Mountain Kennels; second. Omo. Belle Isle Kennels; third. Senator, P M Hullar. Open BitchPs (Black; -First, Hampton Quality. Mrs WE Warn* r: second, Gabrielle, Swiss ilouolain Kennels: tblrd. Joette, F 0 Green. Open Dogs (Any oiher • oior)— First. Red Mack. George Douglas; sec- ond, Cnrld S.. SwBS Mountain Kennels: third, Saybrook LonioIe, New Haven, Conn; second. Crescent Daisy. Crescent Kennels. Grand Bapids, Mich; third, Edgewood, Vic orla. H K Hoover, Newark, Ohio. Limit Dogs (30 pounds and over)— Firsi. Rob Roy, George C Wilson, X Y ; second, Greenhill Komeo, J Loriliard Ar. en ; third, Chautuaqua Clyde. MrsE PSbioley; res, Woodcote Bersac, C*cii Clark Limit Bitches (30 pounds ani over)—Firat, Sunshine, John Bennett Albany, NY: second, Edgewood Dochess, Frank F Dole; Edgewood Victoria, H J Hoover. Limit D. gs (rnder 30 pounds)- First, Edgewood Klondyke, H S Otis, Cleveland, Ohio. Limit Bitches (U"der 30 pounds)- First, Crescent Daisy. Crescent Ken- nels; second. Chautuaqua Beauty, Albert Nolan. Chicago. Open Doss— First. Champion Woodcote Wonder, Frank Dole; second, Woodcote Bersac, Cecil Clark; third. Clipper II. Mrs Marie Fieriog Chicago; h c. Sport, John L Ferl, Chicago. Open Bitches— First, Sunshine. John B-nuett; second Champion Swtet Dnchess. J Loriliard Arden; third, Edgewood Duchess, Frank P Dole- res, Edgewood Victoria, H J Hoover. Winners, Dogs— First, Champion Woodcote Wonder; res, Edgewood Klondyke. Wioners. Bitches— First, Sunshine; res, Edgewood Duchess. FOX TERRIER-* fSmooih)— Puppies, Dogs— First, Enbcliffe Resist, Toon & Thomas, Hamilton, Mass; second. Blue Bottle. T J Woodward, Jr, -".ew Orleans, La: third, Mu atto. RS Cone, Chicago; res, Aggrava- tor, Fred J Voss, Chicago; v h c. Norfolk Teoaclty, 3 H Gooderham. Toronto, Can; h c. Shadrach Editorial. H Q Schwartz, Rogers Park, 111- h c Kallup, Gus Moser. Kansas City, Mo. Puppies, Bitches— First. Norfolk Minuet, G H Gooderham; second, Sbady Side Treasure, Shsdy side Kennels, Chicago; third. Essex Rhap- sody, H & J R Walker. Le Grange, III; res, Legnard Vixen, George Bell, Chicago; vhc.Wawawset Badger Girl, Harvey Roell, Columbus, Wis; b c. Snowball, Fred J Voss. Novice, Dogs— First, Cherokee Brick, Nicholas Stahl, Ironton, Ohio; second, Viio, E H Ingwersen, < blcago; Lhlrd.The Legnard Type, George Bell: res. Agitator, Fred J Voss; v h c, Britton's Vento e, V Ross Chicago. Novice Bltches-Flrsr. Norfolk Minuet, G H Gooderham: second, vrufe^mf.^^k^e^^'''-' ""'*" ^''""'^ ^'"- ^''^ ' ^<-^^' Limit r>og?-Fir3t, Cherokee Brick, NIcholtsStahl; second Cherokee Act Dr W O Bailey, Louisville. Ky; ibird. Fasex Son^y, H ± J B Ilnir^y^^t^X ^-^>^, H Ingwersen : v h c. Norlolk Tenacliy. G H Good- erham; V h c, Norfolk Speculator, same owner "ww bS^E H 'i?*^S^^' ""'^^'^^^ v-alero, H Gooderham ; second, Boweton Open Dogs-First, Norfolk Victorious. O H Gooderham- second Sr£SM^?;p'i.g'eoSe°Ber=^^ .^.rd.- V,^, E H In^.e^'T?;;^: «aof°wr,S,1rs'g;r^.°,'y,l?S'i=p;' = G,x,d«bam: second, P.IO. winnere, D«g3-f irat. Soffolk victorious: res, Cherotee Erict. ^ inners. Bllches- Urst, Norf.,lk Minuet; res, Nortolk Polka. Local Dogs— FfRt, % ibo. K H logn-prseo „ird^'SlT?e^^e%ef^^ Rbapsody, H "<-, Pnoples^ Bllches-Fln Smallwood Varena, J A Caldwell, Jr ■ second NewOrlefos La^'* Wilson; third. Lady Llphnrst. Harris islSl?li: n?J^l?!k„"l^^'^i"'\'''"'S'^ Tartar. Georee H Gooderham: second. Bascalllon. R F Mayhew. ^ew Brighton, Staten Island : third, Eahy Flreaway, G IT CarO'Chan. HiS'IlV«f■"^'?";:''','"■,5'S^'"'""' °yvsnw,a MCamochan; second iiilcreat Solace. Charles W Keyes. Limit Dogs-Fltst Norfolk Tartar, Georee H Gooderham: second. Rasoallon.BFMayhew: third. Rady Dlrsi)ons,G M CarnochanTres Meershrook Fair. .lay. J A Caldwell, Jr. i/,.uau, «s Df;I,°"M",'""*~,5 ",• "icjmond Gypsnm, n M Catcochan: second,. Hllcrrst Solace Charles w Keyes . third, aillcreat Flirt, Charles W Keyes: res. Leeds J*s3le. ' A Caldwell. Jr. , v-u»w,=. ,™ iipen Dogi— First, Norfolk Tartar. George H Gooderham: second. Bas- Sf,y°Bo ^"■.'■''U S""- ^•^''^ Flreaway.G M Camochau; res, Enh- cliSe Billy. Charles W Keyes. TiS^*" .?",'''"'7.^''"' Blchmond Gypsnm, G 5t Camochan; second, Hilorest Solace, C varies w Keyes : third, Hllcrest Flirt, same owner. Winners. Does— Firgt. Norfolk Tartar: res. Rascalllon. Winners. Bitches— First. Richmond Gypsnm : res, Hllcrest Solace. Team Class — G M Carnochan. Kennel Registry. VIMB, Sales, Wheipe and Names Claimed pnbUshed In thia colmnn free of charge. Please use the following form : VISITS P. Mayers (San Francisco) St. Barnard bilcli Fanny of Hanenstein (ffector of Haoenstein— Laura Alton) to Hnm- boldt Kennels' Alta Millo (Jadith's Sir Bedivere— Santa Eosa), March 8, l(j99. Mrs. C. G. Saxe's Great Dane bitch Lady Londesbrongh (Lord Londesbrongh— Flora) to Cspt. C. G. Saxe's Defender UMabel 8 —Hector), March 8, 1899. Mrs. Travis' rough coat St. Bernard bitch Nellie Bland (Waldo W.— Francis H.), to Mrs. C. G. Sale's King Menelek (Ecglov- Empress Frances), March 10, 1899. WHELPS. E. Attridge's Yorkshire terrier Pass (Ch. Joker— Brad- ford Doi) whelped March 12. 1899, four puppies— 2 dogs, 2 bitches— to Shamrock (Fred- Nelliej. E. Attridge's red cocker spaniel bitch Bronnellie E. (Ch. Bronta— Mand E.) whelped March 9, 1899, four black pup- pies—3 dogs, 1 bitch— to E. Epting's Dufiy ( ). SALES. Jos. Brown (San Francisco) sold the Llewellyn setter dog pup Joe ( ) to Alfred E. Nash (San Francisco), March 15, 1899. EaUAL EIGHTS TO ALL! EMPIRE CITY SEPTEMBER 4-5-6-7-8-9 ..,.1899 SPECIAL PEIVILEGES TO NONE! TROTTING CLUB GRAND INAUGURAL MEETING New yorK EjXI tries Olose HVffonciat^v^, .A.p>ril 3, 1009 No. No. No. No- TROTTING. The Empire Oity - - 2:12 Glass - Purse, 85.000 Ihe Bronx - - - - 2:16 Glass - PiuEe, 3 000 The Van Oortlandt - 2:20 Glass - Purse, 3 000 The Hudson - - - 2:25 Glass - Purse, 3.000 PACING. No, 5. The Duawoodie - - 2:10 Glass No. 6 The Moeholu - - 2:15 Class No. 7. The Pelham - - 2:25 Glass No. 8. The Manhattan. Free-For-AU Trotting Stallions. Purse, $5,000. Purse, $5,000 Purse, 3,000 Purse, 3,000 GENKBAI. CONDITIONS. TBCREE TO ENTER TWO TO START. A boree distaDcing the field or any part of it will get the distanced hoT?e or hones' money. Entrance tee, 5 per cent., and 5p rcent, additional from money -wlnnera. Usual division of money, 50.25, 15. and 10 per cent. No retnni of any payment on account of death, but the death of the nominator will not; make void hia entry. AJl the above races will be mile heats, two in three, mles of the National Trottlrg AsEOciation to govern. No entry liable for more than amount paid in or contracted for. All payments forfdlts. Horses mu.'-t be named when entries close, except the Empire City, and Dunwoodle Purses, wbicli are governed by the following special conditions : SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF THE EMPIBE CITY AND DITNTVOODIE PUBSES. The 2:12 trot and and 2:10 pace are saB3criptIon events, and horses are not to be named till date of last payment, August 21, up to which time the nominatlona mav be transferred. They are otherwise governed by the general conditions above. FATaiENTS, Payments are due and payable in cash in the following amoootB at the following dates : Events No. 1. 5 and &— April 3, S62.50; May 15, 862.50; July 3, 862.50: August 21. S62.50. Events No 2. 3, 4, 6 and 7— April, 837.50; May 15, 837.50; Jtily 3, 337.60: August 21, $37.50. 1 Entries Sbould be addjesscd to the Secretary Entry Blanks are Now Ready, and wlU be Mailed to any address on Application "WHO 19 KrNG OF THE SPEEDWAY? Among the events now determined upon for our first great meeting will be a contest to determine who shall own the title, 'The King of the apeedway." The prize for this engagement will be a valuable silver trophy, specially designed and made by the famoas house o' Tiffany, New York, to cost not less than 8500. The contest will be open to all horses used on the yew York Speedway that have not engaged in a public race in 1899, owners or amateurs to drive, mile and repeat, to road wagon. Farther details of this event will he made known in due time. REMEMBER ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, APRIL 3. 1899. EMPIRE CITY TROTTING CLUB SPECIAL XOTICE. The above abbreviated Hat of events is not to be taken as an indication of the extent or importance of our meeEiog. The mana- gers have felt that a large list of stakes, cloalug at a time when the campaigning material of ths year is as yet largely andetermlued, and when no mire tangible guide to the qaalUvof the performer can be had than the oivner'd conjectare— or. at beit. the records of last year— is incompatible with wise racing management. Ther fore, conforming to the expressed determiaation to secure for this meeting the very best campitgoing talent the oonntry affords, it has been deemed necessary to reserve the larger part of ibe program for a series of purs.-s. the classes for which are not to be decided upon until late in the seasou. when pnblic form has gone out on the horses and when they can be so intelligently clas-ied as to provide contests of the very highest order. As the races will be under the two ta three system. It will be necessary to make the program much longer than would be necessary under the three in five, and the managers will therefore name and close abgnt fifteen valaible purses Angost 15 » 22. SIDNEY S. TOMAN, Secretary 1123 BROADWAY, Towasend BuUdlaf, New York 172 ®%« ^v^ehev m^ ^pijtvt^ntcat* [Makoh 18, 189, 9 THE FARM. Will Inoculated Oows Transmit Im- munity. The latest nnmber of the Australasian, pub- lished at Melbourne, Australia, gives the fol- lowing relative to inoculation for prevention of splenetic fever, called there the "tick plague," as coming ;from Mr. J. V. Chat- away, the Queensland minister of agricul- ture: "When the tick first began its ravages in what is known as the dirty district, and which is vet but a very small area of Q le ns- land, the bulla were cleaned right out. Now hundreds of young bulls, from immune cows, are being sent up and live through it safely "This immunity has raised an interesting point which we are just now endeavoring to solve. Noticing that the calves of immune cows are themselves immune, the question naturally occurs whether this arises from some quality traosmilied from the cow to the calf, or whether it is that the young calves, being amongst tLe tick from the time of birth, are not troubled by it. They have inoculated a number of cows in Sydney, and there is every ^eason to assume the inoculation has been successful. These cows have since calved and the calves will he sent to some of the worst tick country in Queensland, and the resnlt watched," If this experiment demonstrates that the cow rendered immune by inoculation can transmit immunity to her calf there will be an advantage in adopting inoculation on such northern breeding farms as seek a market for their surplus calves among the cattlemen in the fever district who want pure breds for the improvement of their herds. Such pur- chasers would prefer calves immune by in, herited quality to those which would have to be rendered immune by inoculation after pur- chase. The results of the Qaeensland experi- ments will therefore be watched with much interest by the stockmen of this country, as well as by those in America. MAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1899, -ARE THE- DATES OF OUR NEXT SALE Which we believe will be the greatest one ever held in the West. Racing prespects with and without records, promising your gsters, choice breeding stock, superior roadsters, extra good coach and carriage horses, handsome matched teams, and fancy high-steppers will sell well; but we will not accept entries of inferior stock of any description, as it is not in de- mand and the prices it would bring would be unsatisfactory to consignors and ourselves. ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 10TH. SPLAN & NEWGASS, Chicago, 111. Entry blanks furnished on application. UNION STOCK YARDS. The several irrigation pumping plants in op_eration here have temporarily suspended work, but as soon as the storm is over the owners will continue work. In conversation yesterday with several gentlemen who have invested quite a good deal of money in these plants, we learn that they do not consider it money thrown away, even if we do have heavy spring rains. They argue that an ex- tra flooding after the long season cf drought will result in an increased crop yield that will still leimburse them for their trouble and out- lay.— Salinas Journal. Anywhere within a few hours of travel by rail from cities of considerable size it will pay farmers a snug sum to breed so that some lambe will come in November if they will provide some feed and shelter to that they will continue growing through the winter. If fed liberally and properly cared for, they can be made to reach about 40 pounds weight as fpring lambs and will bring fancy prices in the city markets. Later in the season the ewes can be clipped, fed and sold as mutt' n. By ihis process the ewes can be worked out of the fl )ck when they reach maturity and before they begin to degenerate. In Utah sheepman report the feed very short on the range. A prominent flockmaster has made preparations to feed his range sheep as they were losing flesh daily. Sheapman generally report the feed shorter on the range than it has been for years at this season, and should the winter be prolonged, feeding may become quite general. There may be loss to flocka in the desert if (he momh of March should prove stormy. Sheep are especially adapted to a farm that has run down and is infested with weeds. They require less capital than any other kind of live stock, and the farmer who cannot boy sheep cannot go into any kind of stock raising. A small fljck that is well cared for will eat the weeds that are so hurtful to the cultivated crops and will restore much of the fertility that has been wasted by a bad system of farm- ing. Her J, when laying, are prone to peek ee- cloded places of their own choosing; it is theref')re, a good way to have the nests so njT.v cd that they will be part dark. The Supervising Committee of the Experi- ment Farm at Southern Pines, N. C, have jast issued a very valuable and important work on *'Flant Food." The book is well printed and handsomely illustrated with many fine pictures. It would pay farmers to read this book, which, we understand, can be obtained free by sending to the Director Ex- periment Farm, Southern Pines, K. C. Hens, like all other stock, require more food when they are giving ns the benefit of their productive powers. Remember this, and from this time on feed more of the kind of food which makes eggs. Milk is worth more when fed to hens than it is when given to pig?, and is nearest to meat of any food produced on the farm. It is time now the fowls should begin basiness in earnest. The exhibition bird may be a freak, and mav never reproduce its equal. The only really good breeding fowl is the one which has good breedins stock behind it. Don't You Want an INCUBATOR? For Sale-Bargains! ROAD TEAM —Well mated, handsome browns. Mare and gelding — mare, 7 years old, by Prince Red, dam by Prompter; second dam thor- oughbred. Gelding, 5 years old. by Direct Line, dam Souvenir by The Moor. Well broken, stylish and show speed. SORREL MAR E— By Guy Wilkes, 7 years old, dam by General Benton. A first-class road mare; handsome, gentle and fast. BAY MARE— Eight years old (dam of May Wilkes, 2;33M2). by Sidney, dam by General Benton in foal to a son of Commodore Belmont. With six weeks' training has paced a half in 1:15. The above horses will be sold cheap, and can be seen at KILLIP & CO.'S yard, corner of Market St. and Van Nbss Ave. C. W WifiLBY. For Sale. Send for our Catalogue. THE IMPROVED PACIFIC, the BEST and LOWEST-PRICED In- cubator in the market. PACIFIC INCUBATOR CO. 387 Castro St., Oakland, Cal. NOW READY. THE "ANNUAL" GOODWIN'S OFFICIAL TURF GUIDE (IStli TEAK.) A FORM TABLE to all Prin- cipal Meetings. Showing positions of Iiorse§ at each pole, A WOKK Of ABOUT MOO PAGES REPLETE WITH MATTER I.-*DI3PEM3ABLE TO ALL. iQCludiDg the NEW FEATURtS : A clear and concise treatise on "Haadicapping" and bow to tiandicap Horses, Also an article on belting and how to bet. PRICES. In cloth (substantially bonnd) „ go 20 In half morocco (LiDrary) "" 7 94 In half calf ..Z".'. .'.'.'.'." 9 24 GOODWIN BROS., PnbUshere,' 1-140 Broadway. New York, Circulars mailed npon appllCdtion. Percheron-Norman Stallion FRENCH MONARCH Sired by imp, Idor (First prize State Fair), dam Topsy by imp. French Republic (imported by Ca- nadian Gov.), grandam by Island Prince. FRENCH MONARCH is seal brown in color, seven years old, about I'J^ hands high and weighs about 19^0. Is active, Very handsome and of kind disposition. Has lakeu five premiums on different years at tbe state Fairs, and in 1898 took fiist for stallion with family (five colts). He holds the State walking record for horse to wagon, hauling a ion. Is a very sure foal-getter, colte nnitormlj bays, browns or blacks, and all large and handsome. For particulars, where horse can be seen together with his colta, apply to THOS. COULTER. 1430 J. St., Sacramento, Cal. ST. CARLO! The services of 8T. CARLO may bs procared for a limited number of approved mares for the season of 1899. CHARGES $150 Keep of Mares SIO per Month. Address w. O'B MACDONOUGH, 10 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, Cal. Horses For Sale. lOD Heail of Trolling bred Horses from the Napa Stock Farm. Consisting of Horses in Training, Roadsters, Broodmares, Colts and Fillies by NcKinney and Other Noted Sires All this stock are from the best strains o( trotting blood and bred tor racing purposes. Anyone desiring to secnre a good prospect for train ing, agood road horse, or ahorse for racing purpose for the present season, can secure what he wants at very low prices. It la the Intention of the owner of this stock to close out the whole lot dnrlug the presen season and no reasonable ofler will be refused. THE HANDSOMEST TEAM In California FOR SALE. Pair of Beautiful Bay Mares. Perfectly Matched and City Broke. An elegant Road Team afraid of nothing. One by Secreiaiy, the other by Aptos Wilkes. Eonnd and perfect in every way. The handsomest paii in the State. Address W. F. T., Tils Office. Race Horse Wanted. „™i'^°' *? ^u^. ?, Eace Horse (trotter or pacer, mare or gelding) eligible to the 2:2o or 2:30 ciaSses, Must be a r,ce horse capable of repeating in 2:15. Ad- dress, staling cash price and panlculars F. H J Care BREEDER AND >PORTSMAN. "•"•"'• San Francisco, Cal. STALLIONJOR SALE. The Handsome Horse . ALEXANDER BUTTON JR., ^ircSr'l"//,y aft^o-g^^" "^^'- ^^^ REAL ESTATE For full partlcolars, write to or call opon E. P. H£ALD, Heald's BneinesB College - 24 Post St. 8iN Feancisco, Cal. Good City properties to ex- change for Country properties and vice versa. Write ^;o rcte or call at the office, and all in- formation -will be cheerfully given. A. W. ROBINSON. Boom 37 Certificate of Partnership We certify that we constitute a partnership trans- acting business in this State. Its principal place of business is the City and Coanty ot Sao FranciFCo Calif omia. Its name is Chase & Mendenhall, suc- cessors to Kiliip & Co The fall name and respective places of residence of all its memt)cra are signed hereto. Dated February 15, 1&99. FREDERICK HEjVRT CHASE, 2490 Post btreet, San Francisco, WIXT-IAM WALLACE MENDENHAtr, 2217 California Street, Sau Francisco Experienced Farmer and Stock Raiser. A man and his wife want a situation to take charge of a breeding iarm. Have the best of refer- ence. Highly recommeDded by the Koyal College of Vetenuary Surgeons. Undersiands building and general improvements. Address W. H. G., BREEDER AND SPORTSMAJf. SZ 1-2 Geary St., S. Fi | 24 Post Street fl H PA FR F M "S"" Heald'8 u. n. rn Ln, c. m., mning school Formerly Asst U. 8. Gov. Chemist at World's Fair. MINES EXAMIND FOR OWNERS AND BUYERS ONLY. Bepdrls gaaraateed correct. Have pereonal survey- ing and assaying outfits. San Franciaco, Cal MABCH 18, 18991 tR^e ^veeifsv tmtr ^joxtBtntm* 113 GEORGE WASHINGTON BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED- REC. 2:16 3-4. By Matnbrino Chief Jr. 11,632, dam the Great broodmare Fanny Rose, by Ethan Allen 29d[3. This magnifieent stallion standing 16.1 hands high, and weighing 1250 pounds, a race horse himself and a sire of speed, size and stsle, will make the season ol 1S39 at Craig's College Stables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, GAL. Geo. Washington is the sire of Stella, 2:15Va, a mare that is expected to trot in 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2:26- Bnt three of his get were ever traineJ. He is a handsome horse and sare foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON — $40. For particulare address CHAS. JOHNSON, Woodland, Cal. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (No. 1679) BREED TO A GREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. Sire Ol PboebP Wilkes. 2:08K Tommy Me 2:UJi I New Era 2:18 Salviile -. 2:17K| Rocker 2:n% I pArline Wilkes- 2^M^^^ I Aeroplane. 2:\^ I Grand George 2:18 I (J F. HaDBon 2:19^^ I And 19 others better than 2:30. and 5 producing sons and 6 producing danghters. t HAMBLhTONIAN WILKES, by GeorgaWilkes, 2:22. dam Mag Lock, by American Star; second dam Lady Irwin (grandam of Lamps. 2:21), by Hambletonian 10; third dam Daughter of Eoe's Ab- daUah Chief. , SEASON OF 1899 $40. Usual return privilege; excellent pasturage and best of care taken of mares. Si per month, at Green Meadow Farm. Address R. L MOORHEAD, Green Meadow Farm, Santa Clara, Cal. CAPTAIN JONES 29,666, Sired by McKINNEY, 2:11 1-4, Sire of Zombro. 2;11; Jennie Mc, 2:12; Yon Bet (3), 2:12i*.; McZens, 2;13: Harvey Mc, 2:Hi4; Oaeto, 2:Ii3^; Hazel Kinney, 2:I2>4; Jnliet, '^-Miii, and others. First Dam— MIDDAY BELL, by GO SSIPER. 2:14^- sire ol Gazelle, 2:1U-^: Miss Jessie. 2:14. and other e Secona Dam-BRIAR BELL, by DON' WILKE^. 2:Zi%. sire ot Riverside. 2:12!^. and seven others. Third Dam— Bv MaMBRISO PATCHES 5»*. thp greaiest broodmare sire in the world. Fourth Dam— By ALMONT 33, sire ot aLTAMON'T. the great Oregon sire. CAPTAIN JONES is a black stallion foaled in 1S95, stands 15.3 hands high, weighs 1,150 pounds, has perfect trotting action and promises to he McKiuuey'd fastest son. Come and see the best lOOi-yearnDld individual ever se n in Oregon. C A PT A IN JONES will make the season of IS99. commencing MARCH 1ST, at IRVINGTON PARK, ending JUNE 15TH. TERMS, $25 SEASON' $10 payable at time of gervice and balance at end of season. JOHN FX;NI)£B. Agent. . . . . . Station "B," Portland, Oregon A. C. JONES, Owner. BOODLE 2:12^. The Only Stallion with a Fast Record in California that has aired a 2:10 performer. Sire of Ethel Downs, 2:10, Thompson, 2 :14>.<, Val- entine (2), 2:30 and others. As a oire no stalUon living or dead can make a better showing, consid- ering the number of his foals that have been trained. Boodle Possesses All the Qualifications desired in a staiiion. Some horses show early and extreme speed for an occasional heat, and are soon retired, owing to inherited weakness. Different with the Bood- les—they come early and stay late. Boodles has traveled from East to West, and from West to East aaain, he has trotted year by year on every track of note in California, and he is still * in it." He will be ready again this year wlien the bell rings. Like his illustrions ancestors Gold- smith Maid, 2:14 and Lady Thome, 2:18^, he continues to train on, and on, and on. Send for pedigree. TERMS $50 for a few approved mares. G. K. HOSTETTER & CO., C. F. BUNCH, Manager. Owners. j, San Jose Race Track. THE THOROnGHBRED STALLION MONTANA WINDER OF THE CAKTEKATE HANDICAP AND THE SUBUE- BAK OF 1893. Sy Ban Fox winrer of the Hyde Park Slakes and Champion Stallion Slakes and the iesi twO' year-old of his year, dam Imp, Qaeen, by SeoltUh Chief , sire of the dam of Common, winner of the Derby, St. Leger and 2000 Guineas in 1S91. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE PLACE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THREE MILES WEST OF GONEJO, AND FIFTEEN DUE SOUTH OF FRESNO ON ELM AVENUE. MONTANA is a handsome bay horse. He was foaled in ISisS. and stands aboat 16 bands hig and weigos about 1100 lbs. He is a model of perfect symmetry in conformation and shows his great breediug in every particalar. He was bred by J. B. Hagglo. and during his career on the tuif his win- nings amounted to S5S,6-dO- Hia dam, imp. Queen, was a good race mare by Scottish Chief, who is con- sidered one of the greatest sires of broodmares in England who are prized so highly that it is very difficult to purchase them at any pric^. Montana Is one of the best bred tborongtibreda on the Pacific Coast, besides beine a great iodividual, and anyone desiring to get race horses possessing gameness and speed cannot do betler than to breed to him. Terms $30 for the Season Feb. ISth to June 1st. Usual return privileges if the horse Is in the same hands. All bills dne at lime of service and most be paid betore removal of mare. Send for tabulated pedigree. For pariiculars call or address MAKCUS DALY, Owner. OSCAR DUKE, Conejo, Cal. Prince Almont, p, Rec. 2:13i (Made as a four-year-old in fourth heat of a race.) Height, IQ.ljr^ Weight, 1160. Color. Mahogany Bay. Handsome, perfectly sound and gentle, and much faster than his record. TERMS FOR SEASON $30. OAKNUT — Record to high wheel sulky 2:241 Height, 16 hands For pedigrees and further information address Weight, 12iO lbs. Color, Chestnut. TERMS FOK THE SE.\30N 825 -^. J. B. NIGHTINGALE, Cordelia, Solano, Cal. NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 1=4, dam Lida W., 2:18 1=4, by Nutwood, 2:18 3=4 Nutwood WJkes 2216, Is the Sire of Race Rd 3:1 6^2. "WTio l3 It {Champion three- year-old trotting gelding ot th • world) 2:13 J. A. McKerron (3) 3:211 J. A. McKprron (3) _3:12 1 Claadias (3) «....3:26 1-3 Clandiaa (4) 3:13 1-2 Irvlrgton Belle (3) .3:34 1-4 Irv'ngton Belle (3) _2:18 1-2 Central Girl {4)_ 3:33 1-2 Who is She (4) 3:35 Fred Wilkes 2*36 1-3 Wilkes Direct (3) Tr..."2:21 W. B.Bradbury Tilly Tr. 2:33 Georgie E. Trials 2:28 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion who ever produced two Ihree-year^'da in one season with records of 3:13 and 2:12 1-4 respect- ively. Who Is It is the champion gelding of ihe world and J. A. McKerron was the fastest three year-old lu the East last year, and toth are as fine-gaited trotieis as were ever seen on a tTrtCk. NUTWOOD WII>KES will make the season of 1899 at the NUTWOOD SIOCE FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS : $50 FOR THE SEASON. With usual return privileges. Good pasturage at S3 per month Bills payable before removal of mare. Stoct well cared for but no responsibi ity assumed for accidents and escapes. For farther particnlars apply to. or adaress. MARTIN CARTER. Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington. Alameda Co . Cal. ST AM B 23,444 REG. 2:11 1-4 ; ; — — — — — O STAM B. 23.444. 2 :1 1 1-4, is by Stamboal. -aOTK (rire Has started in 21 Races ' ; ^ '* '.V"^ ^-^S, "~y ■ "'"^ ^"^ Mediam. 2:20. by aappy nldion , , .„ : ""'•ts (Sire of Nancy Hanks. 2.-0!. and 92 oih^rs in ihe 2:3u llit and of 51 1st 10 limes " ' — '"' ■ - 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7,500 IN PURSES. Address all communications to prriduciog snnsard 49 producing dams-, second dam by Almont Ligbtning (sire of the dams of King Princeps. 2:16, and Zombro. 2nl):ihirddam by ilambrino Patchen; foonh dam by Mambrino Chief STAM B. is one of the soundest and earnest race horses on the Coast and one of the best voang stallions standiue for public service. Weight 1075 lbs., height 15 3. Will make the Season at Agricultural Park. Sacraoietito. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON. Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met bv compe- tent men, Be-t of care taken o! mares bat no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or escapes. All billspayable at time of ser- O viCc and must be settled before removal of mare. TUTTLE BB08., Rocklin, Cal. ( Early Speed BREED FOR -^ Extreme Speed Size and Style. DIABLO, 2:09i, By Chas. Derby, sire of 3 in S:10, dam BertkOj by Alcantara, sire of 22 in 2:15. Diablo at 9 years of age is the sire' of ?Kwooi.":!:^!°:V;:Z;::;:™rZ:;;-.l;J15l *" tlree-year-olds and nearly the Inferno- „ ._... .2:15 " ^ entire number of Diablo's zet that DidHlion (trial) ^ 2:13k i. .. ^ . _. m Diablo (trial) 2:18 Have been trained. Verona (trial) 2:21 Diablo Will Make the Season of 1899 at Pleasanton, Cal. = = TERMS $40 the Season. Good pasturage for mares. Care taken, but no responsibility assumed for acciients or escapes. Address. WM. MtTKBAT, Owner, Pleasanton, Cal. Breed For Extreme Speed. Stein way, 1808, Rec. 2:252, (p-ate stamon) Chas.Derby4307,Rec.2:20, SIOO^^^^-- The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terms for yoaag stallions and pasturage on application. Address, OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa County, Cat Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, 2:lli CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. McKINNJET, 2: Sire Of Zombro - J-nnr Mac (3) Hazel Kloney YoqBcKS) McZeos Juliet D 11 11. .. 2:11 ...2:12 . 2:12! j- ..2:1.'S, .. 2:1S .. 2:131^ .. 2-Ui.i Geo. W. McKinnes ...2:ll!i ...2:16 dabel McElnney.. ...2:17 „..2:24i4 Sir CIWlll ...225 ...2:25?^ WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Kandlett Stables, Xear Race Track OAKXAND . _ _ . CAHF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. 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Postpaid S7.50 This important adjunct contains all the standard animals in the first ten volumes, with numbers, ini- tial pedigree, and reference to volume in which animal is registered, ■ REGISTRATION BLANKS Will be sent free upon application. Money must accompauv 1*11 orders. Address J. H. STEINER, Secretary, American Trotting Register Association, 355 Dearborn St., Room 1 lOS, Chicago, lUinoia. Or, BREEDER AND SPORTSnAN, San Francisco, Cal. r. u. u. u. INGI.X)SIDE TRACK "The Paradise of the Horse World." MARCH 6 TO MARCH 18. FIVE OR MORE RACES DAILY Traibs leave Third Street Station at 12:45 and 1 :15 p. M. Round Trip Tickets 25 Cents. Electric Cars on Missitm and^eamy- Streets-erery three mtnutes. ADMISSION $i.oo F. H. GREEN. Sec'y. S. N. ANDROUS, Prea. Racine! Racing! GALIFBRNIA JOCKEY CLUB RACES WINTER MEETING 1898-99. MONDAY, MAR. 20 to APRIL 1 Inclusive. AT Oakland Race Track Racing MONDAY, TUEBDXY, WEDNESDAY. TBTDRSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Five or More Races £!acli Day. Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 m. and 12:30, 1,1:30,2, 2:30 and 3 p. M., conneclmg wlth-tralDS at pping at the entrance ot the track. Buy yoor ferry tickets to Shell Mound. Returning, Trains Leave the Track at 4; 15 and 4:45 p. M. and Immediately after the last race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR., PrealdenU R B. MILROY. Secretary. Advertise Your Stallions in tlie BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. Vol XSXIV. No. 12. No. 22Ji GEARY STBEET. SAN" FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MARCH 25.1899. HANOVER. Foaled 18S4. Died 1899. Lexisgion, Ky , March 23.— The famous American thoroughbred stallion Hanover was put to death to-day, at McGrathiana Farm, by the chloroEorm process. Gan- grene in the left loot rendered the destruction of the horse necessary. — Associated Press. "The Grand Old Horse, Hanover, foaled 1884. is by Hindoo out of Bourbon Belle, a union which was charac terized by inbreeding in two free generations to Vandal, for Hindoo was by Virgil, son of Vandal, while Bourbon B-Ue was out of Ella D., a daughter of Vandal Vandal was by imp. Glencoe, whose dam was by Tramp out of Web, she a sister to Whalebone, and it is at once inter- esting to note that Hindoo's dam Florence, was out of imp. Weatherwitch, she by Weatherbit (whose sire was by a son of Tramp), out of a daughter of Birdcatcher, whose sire was a sou of Whalebone— to which we must add that Bourbon Belle's sire, imp. Bonnie Scotland, was by lago, whose sire was by a son of Whalebone, while Bonnie Scotland's dam was out of a Whalebone mare. Another interesting feature of Hanover's pedigree is the fact that his third dam was inbred in two free gen- erations to Sir Archy, son of imp. Diomed, while Hin- doo's dam was by Lexington, who was himself inbred to Sir Archy in three free generations besides taking in another close line of Diomed. — W. H. Eowe. Hanover, eon of the great Hindoo and Bourbon Belle, by imp. Bonnie Scotland, was one of the great horses of America. A marvelous race horse, he was also a mar- velous sire, and for the past four years has headed the winning stallions of this country. Since the days of Lexington no horse has left such a record, and, indeed, the record is not yet closed, and Hanover's name may remain in the highest place until the coming century is well begun. Hanover was foaled in 1884, and as a yearling was purchased by the Dwyer Bros, for $2,500. In his two year-old form he was a sluggish colt, but won his first race, the Hopeful Stakes, at Monmouth Park Ln this race McLaughlin gave him a most vigorous ride and rode him out to beat Oneko. There was a great change in the colt when another year was added to his age. Instead of the logy, slug- gish voungster of the year before he became a free- going race horse, winning nearly all his races by going out in front and making the pace from Ihe fall of the flag. His action was faulty and climbing, but he con- founded the wise ones by never seeming to tire going a distance. As a three-year-old he has the almost un- paralleled record of winning fourteen straight races, nearly all of them stakes His first defeat after this remarkable number of consecutive wins was when he finished a short head behind Laggard and Firenzi, who were separated by but a nose in the Omnibus Stakes. Hanover closed his three-year-old year with nineteen wins, four seconds and one third to his credit and was once unplaced. It was the fine showing that Kingston made against Hanover in the Tidal Stakes that led to his purchase by the Dwyers, lybich was done as much as anything to keep him out of Hanover's way. One of Hanover's best performances was his impressive winning of the Empor- ium Stakes, m which he carried 128 pounds, and won very easily, running the mile and a hall in 2 :3.5%. ■ In his four-year-old form Hanover started but three times. After running second to The Bard in the Brook- lyn Handicap he went amiss and failed to score a win during the year. In the spring of 1885 a lameness that was diagnosed as navicular disease led to his being nerved in the left foreleg. For ten years he showed no signs of any ill result from the operation and seemed in perfect health, but as our Eastern advices show, a sore finally developed, and gangrene setting in made his destruction necessary. After the operation in 1889 he ran many good races, being compelled to meet the majority at a disadvantage in weights, but even then won nine out of seventeen starts. During his racing career Hanover won $118,000 in purses and stakes. He was of a nice disposition, very easy to ride, all that was necessary being to hold up his head and he would do the rest. He was not only able to go all distances and carry weight, but had a tremen- dous burst of speed, as his defeat of Blue Rock and Tipstaff at four furlongs at Brooklyn proved. In this race Hanover carried 125 pounds to 110 carried by the others and ran the half mile on a circular track in 0 :48M- In the fall of 1889 Dwyer Bros, dissolved partnership and Hanover was sold, being purchased by Col. Milton Young of McGrathiana for $20,000. When placed in the stud he achieved even greater fame than on the track. Among his first crop of colts, Handspun and Urania created a sensation, and each succeeding year raised him higher, until the close of 1898 stamped him as the greatest sire America has seen. He has not only led the winning sires for four years but he is the sire of the champion long distance horse Ben HoUiday, who many horsemen consider the beet horse over a long dis- tance of ground ever foaled in America. His race with 138 pounds up, over two miles, on a sticky track, and con- ceding as much as 40 pounds to some of bis competitors, is evidence to establish the claim. Hamburg, another of Hanover's sons, was one of the best two-year-olds eve saddled. Hanover's roll of honor is a long one, and col tains such names as Hamburg, Halma, Handspun, Ura- nia, Etraria, BuckMaasie, Handsome, Montgomery (now at the Oakland track and one of the fastest sprinters in America), Handball, Handspring, Matanza, Glenheim, Sanders, Ben Holliday, Han d'Or, Handsel, Handpress, Hanwell, The Commoner and many others of the great- est winners of the past five or sis years. In the paddocks at McGrathiana it is very easy to dis- tinguish a Hanover yearling from the get of other sires, so strongly did he impress his individuality upon his offspring. Many stallions seem to impart their best characteristics to foals of one particular color, but Han- over made no distinction in this regard. Hamburg, Handsome, Glenheim and Buck Massie were browns, Halma, the Latonia Derby winner of 1895, was a jet black. Handspring and Handball were chestnuts, while Ben Holliday, the long distance weight packer, and Mont- gomery the sprinter, are bays. He was a horse ''above ordinances," his get not only matured early, but liked all tracks, were proved campaigners and trained on. A number of his yearlings were sent to England last fall and will race the coming season. There is no doubt but they will help maintain abroad the reputation their great sire has earned at home. His yearlings for 1899 are an exceptionally fine lot, and the most of his mares seryed last year have proved to be with foal, some hav- ing foaled ere this. Hanover was a dark chestnut with a star and stripe down his face. Both forelegs were white to the knee. The right hind ankle was white and the rest of the leg roan colored almost to the hock. He was intelligent, of good disposition, of strong constitution and a good doer. Three years ago Colonel Young could have sold this great stallion for a phenomenally large sum, but he de- clined, mainly because he could not see how he could re- place him in America. Col. Young always expressed the most profound admiration for Hamburg and at one time hoped to secure him to relieve bis sire of a part of the stud duties at McGrathiana, but the colt's sale to Marcus Daly prevented the desire being gratified. Hanover's loss is irreparable especially as in the or- dinary course of events he would have had ten years more of vigorous life and who knows but he would have maintained for the majority of those years his place as premier sire of America. What stallion will occupy first place at McGrathiana hereafter is uncertain, but the probabilities are that the young horse Lamplighter, whose crop will face the flag this year in their initial races, will be the horse selected. The young Lamplighters show the greatest promise, one of them, the Harebell colt, bringing $6,000 at auction last fall. Though great sires and great race horses will be produced hereafter at McGrathiana, the fondest and proudest memory of the place will be that it was the home of the mighty Hanover. Myron McHenry is Here. Myron McHenry, one of the greatest reinsmen of America, arrived in California on Thursday of this week and will remain until he goes East with the Keat- ing string. May 10th. He has been known by reputation to the readers of this paper for years, and when he was efigaged by T. E. Keating last year to drive the latter's horses when Keating was too ill to do it himself, he immediately became so identified with California cham- pions that we, with our usual custom of "claiming everything in sight," have begun to believe McHenry is aCalifornian, and now that he will actually spend a few weeks in our g'orious climate, wet or dry (the climate, not McHenry), we will point with pride to him every time he drives a winner and refer to him as a California product McHenry has been driving harness horses for twenty years, and has hooked up with Budd Dobble, Geers, Hickok, Turner, McCarthy, Splan and many other lead- ing knights of the sulky. In 1894 and 1895, McHenry campaigned the celebrated pacing staUion John E. Gentrv. He gave this eidewheeler a mark of 2:03%, which was the world's stallion record at the time. He had previously given Guy a world's record of 2:06J'4, when he beat Flying Jib and Jlascot at Terre Haute in the early nineties. McHenry also drove Anaconda and Searchlight in 2 ;04,i4' and Klatawah in 2 :05'.,, which is the three-year-old world's record It will therefore be observed that McHenry has driven no less than five different pacers miles in 2 ;07 or better, which is a great record for one man. Among the famous trotters cam- Eaigned by him were Phcebe Wilkea, 2:08^2- and Le- asee, 2:10>4. The former mare tried conclusions with such stars as Azote and Alix. and, at Nashville, she went three heats better than 2 :10, defeating Nightingale and Trivilian. When Tobasco trotted a mile at St. Joe in 2 ;10% it was then the stallion race record of America. Among the rich stakes won by McHenry was a $20,000 race taken by Walter E at Buffalo' and the $25,000 Futurity at Lexington with Kose Croix in 1896, when she beat the California Fred Moody, taking a mark of 2:13.'-4, which was a fast race record for a three- rear-old. He has Kose Croix, 2 :ll.i^, and Sister Alice, 2:16;^, at Pleasanton. The former is to be campaigned this year at the lateral gait. McHenry will ship East with'Tom Keating. 178 ©ty^ ^j^eeif0v mi& ^ovt»tntau [MABCfH 25, 1899 Sam Gamble's Nightmare. San Fbancisco, March 22, 1899. Editob Breeder akd Sportsman— The cautious gen- eral, before going into a battle, will weigh carefully the strength of his enemv, and thus the young breeder should carefully study the different blood elements and blood lines of recognized harness horse families, so as to form a di&tinct line of breeding, for he will sooner or later learn that the strength of his entire chaiu only equals its weakest points There is scarcely a breeding establishment in the United States where trotters and roadsters are produced in which the Electioneer and Wilkes do not commingle more or lese. Opportunities cut a large figure in the making of a repota- tion of a farm or a good family of trotters. In these days of competition, the best informed and shrewdest holds the ad- vantage over the other fellow and misses no advantage that opportunity can give, recognizing the fact that it is a waste of resources to have a good trotting sire or family handi- capped by environments. In considering the powers of any Hire or family the question of opportunities should be con- sidered. The person who selects a sire fondly hopes to demonstrate to the breeders that he is a great sire. Before the coming of the broodmare epoch a sire by a great sire, out of any kind of a mare, was esteemed good enough for a sire, and in turn was expected to get Gpeed out of any kind of a mare. Weak in his blood lines, his produce must be weaker in their blood lines in time. With some, any horse by Anteeo, Msmbrino Wilkes, Stamboul or Sleinway, would do, if out of a mare by Miejndge. The first move, then, in making a reputation for a sire is to secure for him the beet mares ob- tainable, mares who have individual merit, high bred, good gaited, and tracing back to a strong foundation, and as a rule different in disposition, form and gait to the stallion. The next important thing is the question of developing the get of a sire and keeping his produce before the public if they are sensational performers. The winners gain the prestige; the animals who have stamina as well as a record of 2:15 or better reflect the greatest glory upon their sire, as the public is regarding mere going in the so-called 2:30 list very lightly. If I, "as a poor man," were to select a young horse to make a living with and lay away a few dol- lars for a rainy day, my first aim would be for the produce of a sire with the choicest of relationship to the star turf performers and with great road qualities, whose owner had worlds of enterprise, skill and intelligence in breeding, and would develop aud keep his produce before the public. Gen. Withers with Almont, Alexander with Harold, the late Ccl. R. G. Stoner with Strathmore, Mambrino Russell and Baron Wilkes, 2:18, were exceptions as to not training the get of their sires. Such days have past, and in future no breeder can exist without the push, capital and intelligence of Palo Alto, L. J. Rose, C. Williams (of Axteli and Allertoo fame), Monroe Salisbury with Director and Direct, Mr. Forbes with the great Arioo, the late Valensin with Sidney, the Bowerman Brothers with Wilton, W. C. Corbett and Gold- smith with Guy Wilkes and Sable Wilkes, Charles Darfee with McKinney, Hamlin's Chimes, Dare Devil and Mambrino King, and Marcus Daly with Prodigal, 2:16, but for their early adoption of this wise coarse, the ranks of the latter sires would not have been so brilliant. I am a firm believer in the thoroughbred blood through a light harness turf performers pedigree in such thoroughbred lines as Bonnie Scotland, Lexington, imp. Glencoe, Planet, Australian, imp Diomed, WilUamson's Belmont, Eoquirer, mingled in with such blood as that of Qambletonian 10, Burr's Washington, Mambrino Chief, Pilot Jr. and Clay families. This is the way I would like to have different animals bred for a young sire to be doing stud duty in my section : Bay horse "Good" 15 3 high, weight 1150 pounds, by Grand Baron 21:8, dam by Directum; second dam by Nut- wood Wilkes, 2:16J; third dam by Diablo, 2:09^; fourth dam by Dare Devil; fifth by Harold; sixth dam by Capt. Webster- seventh dam by Boston; eighth dam by imp. Diomed. For a mare to male with such a sire as Good. Bay mare "Common yense", 15.1 high, weight 900 pounds, by Direct, dam by McKinney; second dam Expressive, by Electioneer; third dam by Dexter Prince; fourth dam by Baron Wilkes; 5th dam by Daniel Lambert; sixth dam by Pilot Jr; seventh dam by Enquirer; eighth dam by Lexington; ninth dam by imp. Glencoe. Such a combination of high breeding would DOW be impossible to get, but that is the blood line that I; would like for a sire providing that horse was possessed of the right kind of brains, muscles, gait, stifle and shoulder action. As mares to breed on such a stallion, I would like the fol- lowing bred mares: Chestnut mare, Materaal, 15 2 hands, weight 875 pounds, long, low-gaited, with ample nerve force, sired by a son of Chimes or Mambrino King, dam by Kremlin, 2:073; second dam by Gay Wilkes; third dam by Specalation; fourth dam by Noonday; flfth dam by Venture 2:27; sixth dsm by American Star; seventh dam by imp. Bellfounder. Black mare, "Evidence," 15.1 high, weight 850 pounds, by D rectum, dam by Arion, 2:07J; second dam by Aitell; fhird dam by Robert McGregor; fourth dam by Abbottsford; f'fth dam by Williamson's Belmont; sixth dam by Rifleman eventh dam by imp. Diomed. Black mare, "Try i*'e," by Direct, dam by Monterey; sec- ond dam by Whipple's Hambletonian; third dam by Patchen Wilkes; fourth dam by Venture 227; fifth dam by Mam- brino Patchen; sixth dam by Sir Archy. Chestnutmare, "Awful," 15 2 high, weight 950 pounds, by Silver Bow, 2:17J, dam by Palo Altc; second dam by Sable Wilkee: third dam by Aberdeen; fourth dam by Mam- brino Chief; fifth dam by Captain Webster; sixth dam by Norfolk. Bay mare, "It," 15 2 high, weight 900 pounds, by Aller- ton, dam by Stam B; second dam by Guy Wilkes; third dam by Speculation; fourth dam by Venture; fifth dam by Lex- ington; sixth dam by Glencoe. You can see in my last night's dream of my stock farm how my stock was bred, and the young breeder can see that I still maintain, in this broad day light, the same ideas as to how the two-minute trotter will be bred when he appears. I am a firm believer that when that two-minute trotter ever does appear upon the turf, and if his pedigree can be sub- stantiated, you will find him tabulated in a star shape, and double lines of the blood of Hambletonian, through sons and daughters, Mambrino Chief the same, Clay the same, Ameri- can Star the same, Mambrino Patchen the same, united with such great thoroughbreds as Williamson's Belmont, Bonnie Scotland, imp. Glencoe, Lexington, Planet, Enquirer, Australian. Yours, Samuel Gamble. Something Which the Secretary of Agriculture DoeB Not State. fTrotter and Pacer.] The Special report of the Hon. Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture contains a great deal of more or less valuable information as to the exportation of different classes of horses from this country, and the respective mar- kets and values they find abroad, but it appears to be quite as remarkable for what it does not contain as for what it does. The honorable secretary describes in detail his herculean efforts to "gather from all available sources whatever infor- mation could be procured as to the (character and extent of the demand existing abroad for horses of all kinds," and he appears, from the information received from the "diplomatic and consular officers" abroad to have reached the grand con- clusion that the salvation of our future export horse trade depends on the demand in London for American tram, cab and bas horses." Secretary Wilson is also apparently greatly impressed with the field which is stretching out green and inviting be; fore the American breeder In supplying the European ar- mies with cavalry horses, artillery horses and horses for other purposes of war, and warlike uses. ,We cannot discern that the able Iowa farmer, who has transferred his agricul- tural operations from his Prairie State Farm to the green ranch that surrounds the Agricultural Department at Wash- ington, has as yet advised Jour readers to embark in the busi- ness of producing Norman-Percheron stallions for shipment to France, Orloff trotters for shipment to Russia, Shetland ponies for shipment to satisfy the craving market in the North of Scotland, or '"Arabian" horses for export to the Bed Sea Coast. And with all the assistance of his myriad correspondents, consular agents, and diplomatic officers abroad, the Hon. James Wilson does not seem to have dis- covered that by far the most important, valuable ^and profit- able factor in our export horse trade is the American trot- ting horse. We have not at hand, nor need we essay to give, statistics of the enormous value of our export trade in trotters to the breeders of this country, but the Hon. James Wilson should note that at a single public sale In this city not many months ago our foreign customers paid $6,200 for a team of trotting mares, Alice Leyburn and Georgie M.; 5i3,600 for a three- year-old trotting filly, Hornelia Wilkes; $4,600 for a trotting stallion, Que Allen; and -$1,600 for another young trotting filly, Dress Goods — and these were but a few of the purchases by Europeans at that one sale, and moreover they are liberal buyers at all our trotting sales. Why, the prices paid for horses of the class of Col. Kuser, Que Allen, Countess Eve, Hornelm Wilkes and scores more that might be named would buy whole troops of cavalry horses and carloads of London "tram, cab and bus horses," yet it appears that the Hon. James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture, with the as sistance of innumerable diplomatic and consular agents abroad does not seem to have ascertained that the chief factor in our export horse trade is the trotting-bred horse. It is due to the breeders of American trotters that the De- partment of Agriculture In Its estimates and reports of ex* portations classify the different breeds, and when that is done the superior value of the export trade In trotters, as compared with the exports of other breeds and varieties, will be shown in a manner in which neither Hon, James Wilson or his "consular or diplomatic agents'' have heretofore made any effort to show it. The American Sportsman states that during the first season that Bud Crooke, 2:15J, by George Wilkes, was owned by E. J. Meyer, of Canton, O., he got but eight foals, of which seven are now in the list, and fonr in the 2:20 list. The Ooming Champion Stallion. The announcement thus early in the season of thiee $5,000 stallion races at New York, Dubuque and Louisville has stirred up unusual interest in what promises to be the lead- ing feature of the coming campaign, and turfmen are already canvassing the chances of the horses that seem likely to figure in these important contests. Bingen. 2:06|, and Directum Kelly, 2:08^, have the call, and if winter books were open there would be a short price against each of these cracks, both stallions having shown such form last year that many keen judges became convinced of their ability to equal the champion stallion record of Directum, 2:05J. There is a feeling In some quarters that Bingen and Kelly have a mortgage on the money, bat the other side of the case was forcibly represented recently by a New York horseman, who said: ''Turf history is against them, and I'll make a small bet now that nobody can name thp winner of a race in the series. Look at the statistlcs^of the case. How many horses In their class ever train on and improve in the next campaign? The records go to show that when a stallion heats 2:10 he has got about to the end of his rope. He may trot in 2:05 tbe same season he beats 2:10, but the chances are he won't go on the next year and lower his record. When Directum cut his mark from 2:11 to 2;05J, as a four-year-old, we all thought he would be^t Nancy Hanks' record the next year, but he didn't do it. I believe he had the speed, but the fact remains that his record is still 2:05}. Then there was William Penn, a horse that could trot in 2:05 sure. He got a record of 2:18^ as a two-year-old, cut it doff^n to 2:12| as a three-year-old and lowered it again as a four-year-o!d. The nextjyear he broke into the 2:10 list and trotted in 2:07} in a race. That was in 1895. Well his record to-day is 2:07A. Stamboul was in the same boat. His mark dropped in one year from 2:11 to 2:07^ and there it stopped. Same way with Kremlin, He cut his record down fifteen seconds in 1892, but tbe year he crossed Che 2:10 line was the year he got his present record of 2:07|. "Arlon is another example. He trotted in 2:10| to high wheels at two years old; beat it a quarter of a second the next year and made a record of 2:07| as a four-year-old. His first year inside of 2:10 was his last year of improve- ment. There are lots of others— Ralph Wilkes, 2:061; Tre- villlao, 2:08i; Lockheart, 2:08^; Palo Alto, 2:08|, and, in fact, nearly every stallion in the fast list. Out of all that have beaten 2:10, 1 think Dan Cupid and Strader H. are the only ones that didn't get their present records tbe same year that they crossed the line. You might as well count them} too, for in each case the old record was lowered only a quar* ter of a second. I won't attempt to explain the thing, hat there are the cold facts. If Bingen or Kelly goes on and improves his record this year, he will do something no stallion in his class ever did before. I believe either one of them could have trotted right close to Directum's record in 1893, but that isn't saying they can do it in 1899. No sir, the winner of the big stallion race will be some fresh young horse of the up and coming kind that hasn't crossed the 2:10 line. He'll be the Directum Kelly or the Bingen of 1899, in other words." Valentine Boodle Sold. Peter E. Jessen on Thursday sold to B. O. Van Bokkelen of San Jose, the handsomeToiir-year-old trotting stallion Val- entine Boodle, two-year-old record 2:30, for the handsome figure of $2,500. The purchase waa made for account o' Henry K. Devereux, a young millionaire trotting horse owner of Cleveland, Ohio, who last fall purchased the charn' pion three-year-old trotter John A. McKerron. Valentine Boodle was bred by John Kalar, of this city, and is by Boodle, 2:12^, dam Kate, by Mambrino (Carr's), second dam by Williamson's Belmont. Charles B. Dawson, of this city^ owns a suckling filly, a full sister to Valentine Boodle, said to be "the dead image" of her brother. — Salinas Joarnal* Answers to Oorrespondents. E. A. — Can you give the breeding and record of the mare Sola, by McKinney? Answer — Sola, or Solo, slr the name is incorrectly given in the Year Book, has a record of 2:25| made in San Francisco In 1896. Her sire Is McKinney, 2:11J; her dam Ala, by Stamboul, 2:07^; second dam MoUle (dam of Geronimoi 2:24^, and Jim Leach, 2:28i), by Sacramento, son of thor" oughbred Rifieman; third dam said to be by Imp. Hurcules. Jebby O'Neil declares that he has never intended trying to race Chehalis, 2:04^, without "the straps." C. B. D. — Can you inform me wher&I can get the services of a good Norman horse in Solano, Napa or Contra Costa county? There seems to be a scarcity of them in my neigh- borhood. Any information you can give will be received with many thanks. [Answer — We have not heard of any stallions of either the Norman oi the Clyde blood standing for service In those counties this year, none having adver- tised to our knowledge. Ttiere have been many Inquiries as to draft stallions lately, and the owners of well bred ones should make their whereabouts known. — Ed.] Caid, 2:07^, has been purchased from his Vienna import- ers by Count A. Potocki of Poland, Mabch 25, 1899] ffii;e ^veebev OiXii ^txttsxttatu lUd Are Green Trotters Soaroe. Not a few trainers have recently commented on the appar- ent scarcity of green trotters or promise — aoch trotters as it will pay Lo nominate in the richer events to which the? are eligible. For the past few years, says the Chicago Horse- man, the annnal crop of very fast green trotters has not been large, thoogh last year, we had some bright and shining ex- amples which by their very radiance somewhat obscnred the fact that their cambers were not great. Scott Hadson, for instance, recently said that he did not know where there was a green trotter that it wonld pay to stake. He excepted the Baron Wilkes horse, recently purchased by John Dicker- son in Kentucky, and one or two others, which he men- tioned as being held at prices ranging op to, pnd all close to five thousand dollars. These few horses, the Kentucky trainer said, were known to almost everyone who figured on having a stable out in 1899, but, as they were held at such high prices, only the most wealthy of the campaigning own- ers could afford to touch them. Pacers of all the varying de- grees of speed and purity of gait, Hudson said, he thought were plentiful. This opinion is coincided in by most of the well informed turfmen of the day, and it is assuredly a fact that one hears this spring of fewer trotters in training than for Borne seasons past. It is also a fact that, while the breeders of horses for speed purposes did not abandon the enterprise in the wholesale manner that charterised the action of the farmers and gen- eral breeders during the years that followed 1893, breeding operations were curtailed to a marked degree. Time WhS when the most of the colts and fillies of standard lineage were trained to go to the trot. Now, it may be fairly said that the majority of them are trained to go at the pace. Wben the supply is curtailed — for with the race horse, just as with the general sujjply. we are entering on the consump- tion of the supply produced during the period of least pro- duction— we must naturally expect to find few trotters. The past few seasons, the supply of trotters has been getting smaller and smaller, despite the fact that we have so far been consuming the supply produced in the period of greatest production. Does it not stand to reason, then, that the shortage of fast green trotters four and five years old must be great and that next spring it mast be more marked than it is now or ever has been? It will not be long before we can teU definitely something about this condition with reference to this season parlicalarly; but there is no question that the general conditions are as stated and we may expect a contin- ually lessening percentage of trotting recruits for the next few years. The Greatest Living Sire. Judging by all reasonable tests, says an exchange, the snpremacy of Eed WLlkes among the living sires of speed most be conceded. Upon special grounds he has been ex- celled by various of his great rivals, but taken altogether, it is Qseless to scan the roll of the greatest stallions in the hope of finding his equal. Foaled in 1874, he was so pre-eminently fitted by breeding and conformation for a stock horse, that his high natural speed was hardly considered, and almost from the first he became known as among the most promising scions of the George Wilkes stock. He was not, however, specially favored in bis earlier years. The real greatness of George Wilkes had not been made clear to American breed- ers. The Clay pedigree then accepted for the dam of George Wilkes was not popular, and it was only through the strong accessions, year by year, to the 2:30 list that were credited to Eed Wilkes that he won his high rank and great popular- ity. Then, of course, the choicest mares were bred to him, and more and more famous results were obtained, antil to-day Bed Wilkes stands foremost among living sires with 138 standard performers to his credit, headed by Balph Wilkes, 2:06|; Ithurial, 2:09^ and Blanche Louise, 2:10. Nine new ones were added to his list in 1897, and, in the ordinary course of events.the time is near when Eed Wilkes's roll of honor shall exceed in number that of the mighty Electioneer. But merely to beget speed does not make the greatest of sires. Uuless speed is transmitted through sons and daughters, no horse's fame or value as a progenitor is upon an enduring basis. No son of George Wilkes rivals Eed Wilke? as a grandsire. Seventy-one high-class per- formers are credited to his daughters, among them Cole- ridge, 2:05J; Salty Toler, 2:08^ and Bert Oliver, 2:08^; while his sons have sired about 250 in the list, iucluding John E. Gentry, 2:00}, the fastest trotting-bred performer the world baa yet seen. The blood combination that produced this in- comparable horse shows the shortest lines to accepted foun- tain heads, George Wilkes, Mambrino Chief and Morgan. Nothing more reliably good has yet been or is likely to be found. Old ?n years only, Eed Wilkes is to-day a powerful, vigorous animal, and with every promise of years of useful- ness before him. His massive frame and iron constitution indicate him as the sire of unborn flyers that may snrpass the best that now grace his roll of honor. — Colman's Eural World. ^ Athanio, 2:10, who was sold to European breeders in 1897, is liable to be bronght back to his native country, cw* log to the promise of the young Althanios owned at Village farm. A Dead Heat. "Las' wintalre we have race on de hice. I have horse dat trots ver* fas,' but I not be go to dem race yet. One day I go in de Hotel Chien Blanc an' I tek tree four wiskee blanc. Dere be some peop' dere an' one of dem say; " 'I not see you h'at de race, yet, Napoleon.' ''Anoder he say: 'How dat? You not come to de race no more. Napoleon!' "Den Felix Leblancsay; 'Mon dien! dey be too fas,' dem race. Napoleon not got fas' horse no more.' " 'What dat?' I say. 'I got de mos' fas' horse on dat hice.' "Den Felix say: 'Napoleon, you diink too much wiskee blanc. It go to your 'ead. You not got so fas' horse dan me.' " 'Well,' I say, 'mefabe sf>j mais, I bet fift' dollar my horse more fas' dan yours.' " ' I tek dat bet,' Felix say. 'Who we place dat money wit'?' "Jacques Bernard, dat keep de Hotel Chien Blanc, sayi 'Francois Savard here be ver' good man. Ton place dat money wi' him.' "We both say, 'Sure, he good man. He be all right.' "We give de hund' dollar to Francois Savard and we fix for dat race be trot Sat'day. Sat'day I tek my horse on de hice. Dere be plenty peop' dere. All my frien' they come; everybody dat hear 'bout dat beeg race he come, too. Some say I win, sure; some say Felix win, sure; an' every one be ver" much h'excite' 'bout dat beeg race. "By "n' by we mek for start. We score for while, den de jooge say 'Go ! ' an' de peop' dey hall shout 'Dey's hoffi' We come to do quartaire an' we be neck an' neck. Den my horse he go lek de win'; mais Felix horse he go lek de win', too. We come to de 'alf an' we be neck an' neck. Den my horse he fly; mais Felix horse he fly, too; an' den we go ver' fast.' We go lek dat. Den Felix h3 leetle bit 'head. I be bon de hioside an' Felix be hon de hontside. Den de hice mek clack ! clack ! an' Felix horse be hin de wataire. I finish dat race. "All de peop' in for try save Felix horse, but Felix horse be drown. I go to Felix an' I say : " 'I be very sorry Felix for hour horse be drown, but I win dat race. I tek dat hand' dollar.' " 'Sacre ! ' he say; "you not win dat race; dat hund' dollar not yours. Dat not my fault my horse be drown.' "Bapteme V I say, 'dat not my fault, too I' "Felix talk an' I talk, an' all our frien' talk, an' den I say : 'Felix, we leave all dat Francois Savard. S'poae he say I win, dat be c'rest. S'poae he say you win dat be c'rect, too I' "'Bien!' he say; we leave dat Francois Savard. Wat he say be good.' "We fin' Francois Savard an' I say, 'M'aieur Savard, I win ' dat race an' I want dat hund' dollar!' I "But Felix say, 'He not win dat race and you not be pay j Napoleon dat hund' dollar.' I "Den we talk some more an' all onr friend' dey talk some I more, too. Den I say; 'M'sienr Savard, we 'gree for lef all ' dat for you. Wat you say be c'rect.' I "Francois Savard say, 'How dat, Felix, dat yon say * Napoleon not win de race ? He come in firs.' He mus' win I de race.' I "Felix say, 'Well, my horse be 'head w'en de hice she brek an' my horse be drown, Dat not be my fault de hice brek.' "Francois Savard say, 'Sure ! dat not be your fault. Felix an' Napoleon you both 'gree for lef dat to me. Wat I say be c'rect ?' " 'Oui,' I say, 'dat be c'rect. Wat yon say,' "Felix yon 'Oui ! dat be c'rect.' "Francois Savard say, 'Felix horse be drown. Den dat race is dead heat. I kep' dat money till she be trot ovaire 'gain.' "Sachre cochon 1 Damn scoundrel." — New York Sun. lugleelde Summarlea. Stallions are Gro^Tiug. What has become of the stallion under 15 hands? Until quite recently it was no uncommon thing to look at trotting- bred stallions that measured 15 bands and an inch high, 15 hands and 2 inches, and various other heights under 16 hands. Times have changed, however, and none bat horses standing from 16 to 16A hands are now found in the stud. One of the queerest things connected with this subject is that many a matured stallion standing loj hands a few years since his taken to growing, and to day stands at the required 16 hands. The writer was speaking of this matter to our versatile friend, Bascomb, only yesterday evening, and that gentleman attributed the extra growth to "climatic condi- tions." After all, though, it is a satisfactory state of affairs, and we are extiemely proud of the many western stalHons that have increased in height so perceptibly since the rage for large stallions first set in. Speaking of size, however, leads to the observation that the very best pair of trotting- bred geldings seen by the writer last season stood 15 hands and k inch high with "their shoes on." They were all horse, though, and a pair to warm the heart of any admirer of a perfect road team. — "Columbus," in Western Horseman, AusTEiAN buyers lately secured nine young mares sired by Antevolo, 2.19J, of a Michigan breeder. FRIDAY, MAECH 17. Sli forlongs. SelliDg. Tbree-yeare-old and upward— Campos, 109 (Joaes'j.Sto 1, won; Feitoeo, 109 CPowellf, 4 lo 1, secood; Pallacoa, 109 McXlchols), 13 to 1. tblrd; Milobar. Sofeombeo, Sevoy. Monda, Yaiab* Merry Boy, AoU.ch, The Wooer, Cymoma, Zorazz-). Time, 1:17,'^. Four forlongs. Two-year-olds— And risa, 115 (spencer), 3 to 5, won; Basslda, 103 tH. Martin), 5 lo 1, second; Ned Dennis, 93 (Relff ,' 30 to 1, third; Prestome, Moanteoanfi, Goato, Nina, Tanobe. The Callfomiaa. Time. 0:30}^. One and an eighth mllea, SeUlng, Three-ye»r olds and upward— Jennie Beid, S3{Relfir), 4 to !, won; Tmxillo, 108 (Batter). 1 to 1, secood ; i5ai^ donic, 103 tH. itartin), 4 to 5, third; Prank Jaatwrt, Lady Horg;. Time, One and an eighth miles, Foor-year-olds and npward— Cor CUmate. 144. CDoane. 3 to2, won; Granger, 144 (Maiaer). 4 to l.second; Tortoni, 144 I Glover, 6 to 1, third; J. O. L\, Joe Cotton, Tyro, Imp. Allen. Tme, Five and a half farloogs. Handicap, Two-year-old% and npward— Tony Ucslzi, 65 (.Belfl),6 to 1, won; Gualala, 1Q5 (McNIchola, 7 to 10, second ; Good Hope, 86 (Hal Brown), 3 to 2, third ; iUdJight. Time, 1:09. SATURDAY, MARCH 13. One mile and one slsteenth. Selling, Fonr-year-olds and upward— Opponent, 102 (H. Manloj.Gven, won; Wyoming, 109 (Rntteri. 10 lo I, second; Joe ilusle. 109 Easainger). o to 1, ttiird; Caspar. Ed GarUand II., Roadranner, Edgemont, Oatrighi. Time, 1:494. One mile. Selling. Thr^e-year-olds and upward— Flenr de Lis, U" (Rnt- ter), 6 to 5, won ; Limewater, 94 (McNicholsj, 4 to 1, second ; Morinel, 95 (Looililer), 4 to 1. third; Los Medanos, Jndge WoSord, Glengaber, Rot>eit Bonner, Carrie U. Time, liJi^i. Steeplechase. Short coorse. Handicap, Foor-year-oida and upwards— Vanity, 135 iMcAnliffe), 6 to 5, won; Lord Chesterfield, H2 (Mattler). 5 to 2, second ; Hantsman, HO (Hannai, 10 lo 1, third; Cmverslty. Monita, Imp. Allen, Oar Climaie, San Carlos. Time, 4 :04>i. Three and a half farlongs. Two-year-olds— Sardine, HO (H. Martini, I to 3, won ; Ned Dennis, 105 (ReifF), 10 to 1. second ; Ella Boland, 110 (Mc Nichols), 5 to 2, third; tUilouette, Hindoo Princess. HUon. Time, 0:42,*^- One mile and a qnaner, Handicap, Three-year-olds and npward— Sor- vivor, 112 (.H.Martin)' 1 to 3, won; Saidonlc. lOS (Ratter), 3 to 1, second- Mistleton, 105 (McNIchols), 5 to 1, third; Major Hooker, Charlie Bie£f. Time. 2:105£. Oakland Suimnaries. MONDAY, MARCH 20. Five and a hali farlongs. SeUing, Three-year-olds— Sweet Cakes. 107 (Jonesi.S to l, won; Gaatemoc 103 (I. Powell), 40 lo l.second: Char- mante, 107 (Gray). 12 to 1, third; Saiotly, Pallacos, Banewor. Bid Me, Somls, Pnrnlah, Racebnd. Time, 1:12!^. One mile. SeUing. Three-year-olds- Espionage, 100 fMcNichols), 11 to 10, won; Wtiflleback, 115 (Thorpe). 12 to l.second; Horton. 115 (Kggott), 5 to 2, third; Balista. JoTa, Festoso, Bomany, ifaater Lee. Time, 1:45. Four farlongs, Two-year-old fillies, the Flying Stakes— Mortgage, 115 (Thorpe), 8 to 1, won; Sardine. II5 (Spencer). 4 lo S.second; Wloyah 115 (Hennessey), 6 to 1, third; Kitty Kelly. Time, 0:.50. One mile. Selling, Fonr-year-olds and upward- Eddie Jones, 110 (Thorpe), 2 to 5. won; Caalake, ia5 rj. Reifl), 20 to 1, second - P. A Fin- negan, IDS (Ruiz), 60 lo l.Uilrd; Tmxillo, Morana, Coda, Horatio, Deer- fool. Time. 1:45. Seven and a half farlongs. Three-year-olds and npward- Dr. Sheppard* 115 (Piggott), 2 to 5. won; Prince Blazes, 99 (McNlchoIs), 60 to 1, second; Tempo, 102 (Mooncej, 50 to 1, third; Rosonnonde, May W. Time, I'JS^t One and a sixteenth miles. Selling, Three-year-olds and npwjird— Pat Morriss?y, 109 (Thorpel.S to 1. won; Dr. Bernays, 1(» (Jones), 15 to 5. second; .lennle Reld, S9 (RelfO.T to 1, third; Ed Gartland H, Torsida Joe Mussle; Twinkle Twink. Time, 1:49. TUJESDAY, MARCH 2L Three and a half furlongs. Selling. Maiden two-year-vt»m(m* [Mabch 25, 1899 Sulky Notes. Associations ehonld annonnce dates. Hay will be cheaper as booo as the weather clears. . John Kelly says Directum Kelly, 2:08^ is in eplendid shape. It is DOW said positively that Mix, '2:031, is in foal to Sable Wilkee. , Agitato, 2:09, has been entered in the 2:09 pace at the Charter Oak meeting. Buffalo will give six $2,000 early closing classes at its Grand Circuit meeting. John Splan has purchased Mies Sidney, 2:14, and will send her across the water. The Central New York Trotting Circuit proposes to hang up $100,000 in parses this year. At Charter Oak's July meeting all the harness races will best two in three with one exception. KoAD horses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. K. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * Chas. Griffith has bred Vida Wilkes, 2:17|, by Guy Wilkea, 2:15|, to Searchlight, 2:04J. Ella Madison, 2:19h has been entered in the Goelet Stake for 2:20 trotters at Goshen, N. Y. Thomas Muphby, the well known horseshoer, has estab- lished a shoeing shop at the Pleasanton track. Tbain every horse that you can this year. There will be plenty of opportunities to make money with good ones. DmECTUM, 2:05J, once trotted a half in 1:00|^, at Fleet- wood, while William Penn had stepped the same distance in 1:00J. Bayeettth, 2:21^, by Stranger, won an international race at Moscow recently, with Nominee, another son of Stranger second. The pacer Bel Norte, 2:08, with a guideless record of 2:04|, will go East from Washington this year and give guideless exhibitions. Mb. W. B. Fobd, of Salinas, has sent his mare Belle, sired by Biablo, 2:09|^, dam by Brown Jug, to San Jose to be bred to Boodle, 2:12J. Ed Gillies has a brother of Nico, 2:08^, by Arion, a year younger, in training at Mystic Park, Boston. He has been a quarter in 34 seconds. Tbuman's Beotheb, 2:18J, by Electioneer, and full brother to Truman 2:12, was purchased althe Lackey sale in the East recently for $650. Db, M., 2:13^, started in eleven races in 1S9S, and al- though in his eighteenth year he was six times first, ihree times second and twice third. One of the best sales held this year was the Lacker sale at Cambridge City, Indiana, March 9th. Fourteen head of horses brought $8,075, an average of $576. The new up-to-date McMurray sulky will be the popular vehicle to ride fast heats in this year. Look at the new advertisement of the No. 20 in onr issue to-day. It is said that J. C. Simpson, 2:18}, the brother to Anteeo, 2:16^, and Antevelo, 2:19^, owned at Bluffton, Ohio, by Steiner Bros., has shown 2:13 and a half In 1:03. Sixty head of males were sold near Bedding, Cal., last week, for shipment to the Hawaiian Islands. The prices paid for them were $60 to $125 per head in Kedding. In the racing stable of W. E, Spier's Suburban Farm, at Glenn Falls, will be three trotters that beat 2:20 astwo-year- olps— Janie T., 2:14, Amby, 2:16^, and Mary Celeste, 2:17^. Samuel Gamble contemplates going East in April and may make New Ynrk his home for a while. He has not thoroughly made up his mind to leave California, however. Bichabd AblE9, who has been training at PJeasanton for the past two seasons, has gone to Santa Rosa to take charge of the trotters and pacers in training at the Santa Kosa Stock Farm. The rain has caused a let op in the work of many trotters and pacers In California that will do them a deal of good. Some of them have been getting too much of it up to the time the rain put a stop to it. Mbs E. p. Oallendine, of Sacramento, has sent her mare Abbie Woodnut, dam of Abdine, 2:17J, and Diawood, 2:141 lo the Nutwood Slock Farm at Irvington, Cal., to be bred to Nutwood Wilkes. . Caid, 2:07J. the stallion taken to Vienna last spring, after Berv'ng twenty mares in Vienna, for which his owners rer ved $4,000, has beeQ sold to Count A. Fotocki, who will pitk >) him on his stock fnrm in Poland. Mybon McHbnby says that Phoebe Wilkes, 2:08A) was one of the greatest race horses that he ever drove, and he does not overstate the facts, for she is in many ways one of the most remarkable trotters on the turf. TK4INEB P. W. Hodges is busy getting his^ stable ready for the campaign and will ship East about April 15th. Both those great trotters Hazel Kinney, 2.12^, and Geo. W. Mc- Kioney, 4, 2:14i, are in fine shape, while he also has a num- ber of other good oneo. John Mackay, 2;29|, a stallion bred atKancho del Paso in this State and sold East several years ago, has recently been purchased by H. K. Davereaux of Cleveland. John Mackay is nine years old and was sired by Imperious, a son of Director, that was sent to Australia some months ago. The Charter Oak Park management has announced a three-year-old $10,000 trotting futurity for foals of 1899, to be trotted in 1892. The event is named the Hartford Futur- ity and is the most liberal event opened, the first payment being but $5 and the total entrance entitling each nomina- tion to start but $50. James W. Rea, proprietor of Vendome Stock Farm, has bred his good thoroughbred mare, Flirtilla, by Peel, to Boodle, 2:12i. Mr. Rea is of the opinion that a stallion that can produce trotters from draft mares and saddle ponies should be able to control the trotting disposition in the off- spring of thoroughbreds; hence, his selection. Andbew Ramage, of Haywards, is about the happiest man out in that section of Alameda county. His favorite Mambrino Wilkes mare has a colt at her side that was foaled March 3d, and which has Diablo, 2:09i, as its sire. Mr. Ramage confidently expects to ride a mile behind this fellow in faster time than he has ever ridden before. About the swellest mule in the country is a mare mule owned by H. P. Pointer, Spring Hill, Teni. Her mulesbip is out of Sweepstakes, dam of Star Pointer, 1:59J, and Hal Pointer, 2:04|. Mr. Pointer says that a 2:30 horse can beat the male for a mile, but that there are few horses in that vicinity that can beat her in a twenty or thirty mile drive The secretary of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association, Horace W. Wilson, who recently made a trip to New York, Cleveland, Chicago and other cities in the inter- ests of the Kentucky Futurity, is very highly pleased with the prospects of the stake this year, and thinks that the entry list will be much larger than in 1898, owing to tha fact that more mares have been bred. Ddbin» the Fasig sale Andy Welch, Mike Bowerman and W. B. Fasig were discussing the prospective fastest trotter in 1899. A small wager was laid by each that he could name one and it was agreed to write the name on a slip of paper. A comparison showed that all three had written The Abbott 2:08. Then The Abbott was barred and a second at- tempt made. The examination of all three disclosed the name of Nico 2:08|-, and the bet was declared off. Mb. H. H, Dunlap, the well known proprietor of the Columbus House in this city, has recently purchased from Chas. F. Kapp, of this city, the bay gelding King Cadenza, by Steinway, out of Empress, 2:29^, by Flaitail. Mr. Dan- lap has become a member of the Golden Gate Park Driving Club and promises to be one of San Francisco's most enthus- iastic road riders. King Cadenza has a race record of 2:32, but that is no measure of his speed, as he can pull a road wagon over the speed track at a much faster clip. De. C. a. DoziEB, of this city, has purchased from Dr. Finlaw, of Santa Rosa, a four-vear-old gelding by Daly, 2:15, out of Aggie G., by Ansel, 2:20, that is one of the handsomest horses ever foaled in Sonoma county. He la a chestnut with light tail and mane, stands about 15 3 and Is high headed and stylish. He can trot close to 2:40 now, but wants to pace, and those who have seen him at it say he will be a whirlwind if trained. Thomas Bonner will drive him at Santa Rosa for a few weeks to teach him polite road manners before he is turned over to the Doctor. Up to the time ot going to press Secretary Jewett had re ceived 141 entries to the six classes opened by the New Eng- land Trotting Horse Breeders Association for their Grand Circuit meeting, and which closed on the 10th inst. This is an average of 23^ to a class. There were 33 entries in the 2:30 trot, 32 in the 2:35 pace, 23 in the 1:14 pace, 19 in the Massachnsetts $10,000 stake, 17 in the 2:10 pace and 17 in the 2:10 trot. Among others named in the latter event are Pilatus, Oakland Baron, Cresceas, Rilma, Monterey, Battle- ton, Pat L., Alcidalia, Belle J., Capt, Jack, Gayton, Med- iumwood, et a1. In Russia they have a peculiar way of timing horses. Three minutes is called even time. When a horse trots in 2:28 they say "he trotted without 32." If he trots in 2:22 they call it "without 38." Six minutes is even time for two miles. If the horse trots in 5:05 they call it "without 55." If he trots a quarter of verst — that is one sixth of a mile — in 30 seconds they call that even, but if he goes it in 25 seconds they say "without five," that would be a 2:30 giit There are no races for anything younger than three year-olds, and performers younger than five-year-olds are not allowed to trot further than mile heats. Mares over eight years old are barred from all races. Secbetaby Fbank p. Kenney, of Louisville, Ky., is quoted as sayiog: " While the National Trotting Associa- tion voted to allow the use of hopples, I voted on the minor- ity side, and I shall ask the directors of the Louisville Asso- ciation to abolish the u?e of straps. Readville, New York and Lexington have already announced their stand on the question and will not allow their use in races. While I have not approached my directors on the subject, I feel satis- fied that when I ask them to allow me to incorporate the 'no hopple' clause in the conditions of the races they will' grant me the permission. I believe they will join the other large tracks in a determined stand against the straps." The provisions of the bill recently introduced into the Fennsvlvania Legislature in the form of an amendment to the present pool law permits the selling of pools within the enclosures or grounds of sgricultural societies, or driving clubs incorporated by the courts of the counties within which such societies or clubs are located. It also provides that pool-selling will not be allowed more than 25 days In any one year. Thebe are 13 events for the July meeting at Charter Oak Park, Hartford, Conn., and the nominations are as follows: Trotting-Freefor-all, 4; 2:10 class, 8; 2:14 class, 14; 2:17 class, 15; 2:19 class, 14; 2:23 class, 12; 2:30 class, 22. Pacing —2:04 class, 8; 2:08 class, 5; 2:12 class, 8; 2:15 class, 14; 2:20 class, 15; 2:30 class, 22. These purses are $1,000 each. Each nominator was entitled to a vote on every nomination as to whether the races were to be two-in-three or three-in- five. The vote decides that every race except the 2:30 pace shall be two-in-three. One of the New York papers recently published a story to the effect that Mr. Clark's new mile track near Yonkers, which was supposedly built for trotters, would be used for running races. The storv intimated that Mr. Clark had in view the near approach of the time when Morris Park would be cut up into building lots, and that when that time comes, he will be ready to give a home to the Westchester Racing Association. At the office of the Empire City Trotting Club, Mr. Clark's organization, last week. Secretary Tom^n made an unqualified denial of the whole story. "The new track," said he, "is for trotters, and for trotters alone. It is not suited for thoroughbreds." Chasb & Mehdenhall, who succeeded to the live stock auction business of the late firm of Killip & Co., announce that though the heavy rains have stopped shipments for a few days, the horse business is improving right along. The firm sold during the present week to a Hawaiian buyer, a splendid team of caares by Junio. The price was private but it is understood to be pretty well up close to four figures. The team is a handsome one and can pole together better than three minutes. At their salesyard 1732 Market street, Messrs. Chase & Mendenhall have at the present time three standard and registered mares that are for sale cheap. They are worth looking at and are bargains at the price. This firm is also prepared to handle at private or public sale thoroughbred cattle as well as horses, and they have now several orders for stock of this kind. Fbom all parts of the country come reports that the supply of good horses is not equal to the demand. Writing to the American Sportsman, R, J. Wheeler of Toledo, O., the starting judge, sayt: "Two years ago there was practically no sales. Since ttien I have sold to parties at points in New York and Ohio at prices ail the way from $200 to $2,500 per bead, the latter prices and the other large figures all within the past few months. From our own neighborhood I have taken two head within the past three weeks at good round figures, and to-day I have more orders than I can fill. Why? Because I cannot find the kind wanted. My experience is that you can go from village to village, from farm to farm. and not find a nice looking, well bred pair of 16-hand road horses, and the very scarcity of such horses will govern prices and make the demand way beyond meeting it." On the subject of the anti-hopple rule, J. Malcolm Forbes says: "The final aim of bretrdirg trotting horses is to obtain the best type of road horse. This should be kepi constantly in view. Racing is the test applied to the different families to show us which is the most soccess^l in obtaining the best gaited and most level beaded animal; for on the whole the best gaited and most sensible horse is the fastest. Now, if by the use of hopples a badly gaited horse is enabled to win, he takes away from the pure gaited horse the reward he should obtain, and that hurts the trotting industry in this country; for however fast the hoppled horse can go, he will never be valuable as a stock horse, and no one with good taste will ever care to use him on the road. I think the rule prohibit- ing hoppled horses from taking part in contests was a good rule, and horsemen were given ample time, before it became a law, to arrange their stables. If the rule is now changed I shall consider it a retrograde movement." Wabben Stomeb has sold his Missouri farm, contisting of 2,800 acres, to Swift & Co., the famous dressed beef packers of Chicago, for $85,000, or a little more [than $30 per acre. Of this amount $70,000 was paid in cash and the balance to be paid in two years. Negotiations looking to this sale have been on for several weeks, but the deal was not consummated until a few days ago. Mr. Stoner has also disposed of bis interests in that state, and moved with his family last week to Kansas City, Mo,, where he will make his future home. He is now negotiating for the purchase of a handsome home near Kansas City, which' be expects to improve with every modern convenience, and embark on a large scale in the breeding and rearing of high-blass coach and carriage horses. Before leaving for his Missouri home, Mr. Stoner purchased of Mr. C. C. Harris, of this city, a handsome team of car- riage horses, for which, it is said, he paid $1,400. Mr. and Mrs. Stoner have many friends in the Bine Grass region who wish them much happiness and success in their new home. — Stock Farm. Captain Henby Fleischman, of Vienna, who has been been in this country the past few weeks, visiting the lead- ing stock farms and sale rings, in search of suitable horses for the Austrian market, has sailed for home. He looks upon his present trip across the Atlantic'as a complete fail- ure, although he gathered up eleven head, which he has just shipped by the steamer Phoenicia. The following are a list of the horses purchased: A three-year-old colt by Sidney, out of a Nutwood mare for which he paid $600; a chestnut mare by Heir-at-Law, named Manila, a five-year-old, $2,000; Amboise, 2, 2:26i, by Altheus, dam Hattie H., by Andy Johnson, $1,500; gray mare Elsie Wilkes, 2:24. bought of H. B. Clafiin, Jr : gray mare Fannie, bonght of Mike McDonald, $450; Clara G., 2:17J, bought of William H. Snyder, $1,800; Dorothy Wilkes, 2:15|^, by Jersey Wilkes, dam Estella Eddy, by Jerome Eddy; Emma T., 2:25J, by Declaration, dam Emma Moreline, by Legal Tender Jr.; Katie M., 2:22^, by Orwell, dam Nell, by Richmond; Amelia, 2:29J^, by Pilot Medium, dam Dora Cooper, by Lexington Chief Jr., and Fallertina 2:28, by Allerton, dam Arree L , by William L. Mabch 23, 1899J ^}je ^veeiisv cmb ^jni«mDQey, the bikemaa out on Valencia stieet, is working on a new invention of his which he hopes to have perfected before long. It is a convertible road wagon. He proposes to take a common road buggy with wood wheels and alter it 80 that its wheels can be removed and regular ball-beariog bike wheels put on in their place. This will be done by having the bike wheels fitted with a boxing which will fit the axle snugly and be held firmly with a not, the ball- bearings of the bike wheel to be outside this boxing. Kenney will have a convertible baggy finished before long and they oneht to come into pretty general use among road riders. It would be well for every man who sends a good mare to a trotting bied stallion this year to ascertain to a certainty whether the stallion is registered. Many stallion owners will say that registration makes no difierence, provided his get trot fast or sell well, bat in the case of fillies that are kept for breeding purposes it will be found that registration makes a vast difierence with their produce when led into the sales ring. The new rules compel registration of the sires and dams before animals can be registered, and when a pedi- gree is given as standard which is not backed ap by registra- tion there is always suspicion attached to it unless it is veri- fied. I would suggest to every breeder that he insist on the Blallion to which he breeds his mares being a legistered horse, as in this late day the get of horses not registered or eligible to registration stand hot little chance of sale in the market for trotters and pacers. That the new rules may he referred to at this lime when breeders are selecting staiUons and mares to mate they are hereby appended. THE TBOTTISG STANDABD, When an animal meets these reqairementa and is duly registered it shall be accepted as a standard-bred Irotter: l^The progeny of a registered standard trotting horse and a roistered standard trotting mare. 2 — A stallion sired by a registered standard trotting horse, provided his dam and grandam were sired by registered standard trotting horses, and he himself has a trotting record of 2:30 and is the sire of three trotters with records of 2:30, from diSerent mares. 3 — A mare whose sire is a registered standard trolling horse, and whose dam and grandam were sired by registered standard trotting horses, provided she herself has a trotting record of 2:20 or is the dam of one trotter with a record of 2:20. 4 — A mare sired by a registered standard trotting horse, provided she is the dam of two trotters with records of 2:30. ■ 5 — A mare sired by a registered standard trotting horse provided her first, second and third dams are each sired by a registered standard trotting horse. THE PACING STANDABU. When an animal meets these requirements and is duly T^;istered, it shall be accepted as a standard-bred pacer : 1 — The progeny of a registered standard pacing horse and a registered standard pacing mare. 2 — A stallion sired by a registered standard pacing horse, provided his dam and great dam were sired [by registered standard pacing horses, and he himself has a pacing record of 2:25, and is the sire of three pacers with records of 2:25, ^om different mares. 3 — A mare whose siie is a registered standard pacing horse and whose dam and grandam were sired by registered stand- ard pacing horses, provided she herself has a pacing record of 2:25, or is Ihe dam of one pacer with a record of 2:25. 4 — A mare sired by a registered standard pacing horse, provided she is the dam of two pacers with records of 2:25. 5 — A mare sired by a registered scandard pacing horse provided her first, second and third dams are each sired by a registered standard pacing horse. ti — The progeny of a registered standard trotting horse out of a registered standard pacing mare or a registered standard pacing horse oat of a registered standard trotting mare. Two very fine geldings of the French Coach-trotter cross have recently been marketed in Chicago. One, a big brown fellow, weighing almost 1,300 pounds, and a model of a heavy brongham horse, was sent forward by Hndgens and McDonale, Sandwich, 111. The other, a bay about the same size, was shipped in by Sam Harrison, Bradford, la. For coach horses of this type there Is the keenest sort of compe- tition in every market in America and do one with just such horses need fear to ask a visiting dealer a good stif price. "WTiat the Hartford Entries Show, That 00 the face, owners and drivers are very much in favor of the two-in-three heat plan. In making entries for the Charter Oak July meeting, the association requested that each man vote whether he wanted the race of eacb horse entered to be decided best two-in-three or best three-in- 6ve. Oat of twelve classes for the meeting, the majority of the nominators voted that tea of tha races be two-in-three heat atJairs. The exceptions, the 2:17 trot and the 2:3(t pace will be tbree-in-five races. The earliness of the season at which this meeting will take place is probably the reason why so many voted for the short contests, so that even this decided majority in favor of two-in three rtices will not be taken as an entire preference of nearly all the drivers. Had a vote been taken in the events of Hartford's Grand Circait meeting in September with the same remit, thea one cjuld believe that the two-in-threa heat plan was approved. George Ketcham will again race Lurline McGregor and Anglina. James Golden will have Captain Jack, 2:09-}, and the chestnut mare Nordeau, 2:1T|, which he purchased at the May sale in Cleveland last year, will also ba raced. The ex-Cleveland stallion Exploit will be in W. H. Mc- Carthy's stable. That "Knap" does not know at which gait to campaign the horse, is shown by the fact that Exploit is entered in the 2:19 trot and the 2:06 pace. Intact, 2:19i, that was said to be so much faster than Gay- ton, 2;i0J, last year, will ba raced bv Eist View Farm. The 2:04 pace will be one of the great races of the year- The entered horses are Eubinstein, Frank Agan, Chehalis, Klatawah, Frank Bogash and Dan Q. Kay Miller's candidate for the Charter Oik Stake of $10,000 is Valpa, who stepped the Cleveland track last sum- mer in 2:11|. The repoi-t that W. 0. Foote would have Rilma out as a pacer is shown to be erroneous by the fact that he entered her in the 2:10 trot. This race, by the way, will be as good as most free-for-all stallioa contests, as it will bring together Dan Capid, Cresceus, Oakland Baron, Dare Davil, Gayton and Filalus. Peter ihe Great, 2:12^, will be raced. Also Cnprum, 2:12^. The colt Owyhee, which Manig^r Fasig raved over a coaple of years ago, will come over the moantaios in Keat- ing's stable. Village Farm will again try Chimes Girl 2:26. Thia mare is oat of the dam of Nightingale, 2:03, and by long odds, the most uofortanate thing that ever came out of a Village Farm paddock. She was good enough to win the $15,000 stake at Haitford several years ago. but went wrong just be- fore the race and the M. & M., which Siva won, was at her mercy. la the final preparation for this stake she trotted io 2:12J; when the bell rang to call horses out Chimes Girl wrenched her ankle coming out of her stall to be hooked, and was drawn. She has raised a coaple of foals since then and is probably in good shape to stand training. No mention was ever made of the change of ownership ia Bilma, it having been supposed that the mare still belonged to Mississippi horsemen. However, Ellma has been the property of Joe Habinger for more than a year, having been bought by him about the time she woo the Transylvania Stake in 1897, and she raced as his property all last year. In the Hartford entries his name appears as her owner for the first time. Patchen Boy, 2:10|^, who won ten races oat of eleven starts as a three year-old, will be raced by Dick Wilson again this year. This is probably about all that the Indiana trainer will have out. Will Leyburn, 2:12, will also be oat after a year's let-up. Keating has named Agitato in the 2:09 pace for the Grand Circuit meeting. This means that the bay gelding will be in the California trainer's racing stable. Up to the time Klata- wah appeared, Agitato was the greatest pacing three-year- old. Keating has always believed the son of Steinway to be eqaal to a mile lo 2:04. — American Sportsman. PAOIFIO COAST JOOKEY OLITB. Kentucky's Rich Futurity. Lexington, Ky., March 18.— The tenth renewal of the Kentucky Futurity for trotting foals of 1899, for $20,000^ closed Wednesday night. According to Secretary Horace Wilson the entry list is larger than in any Futurity since 1893. The total number of nominations thus far received is 1,017, and the list of mares now en route from California and the far West will swell the total to considerably more than 1,100. Brook Curry & Co. of Lexington are the heaviest nomina- te.'^ so far, with sixty-nine mares. Patchen Wilkes Farm, 43; Walnut Hill Farm, 31; Allen Farm, 25, and other large subscribers. The mares named this year are of an unusually higH class, inclnding these queens of the tarf: Alix, 2:033, bred to Sable Wilkes; Nancy Hanks, 2:04, bred to imp. Meddler; Fantasy, 2:06, bred to Dare Devil, 2:09}, and Beuz- etta, 2:061, bred to Patchen Wilkes. The Nancy Hanks foal will be watched with great interest as it is by a thoroughbred horse. Will Probably Finish the Season at the Oak- land Race Track. It is said that daring the past four years the get of Barun Wilkes have won over $113,000 on the tarf. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club held Thursday it was decided that the privilege of racing on the track of the California Jockey Clab at Emeryville would be made use of, and the sixth meeting} beginning on April 3d, will be held there. If the coorts sustain the ordinance enacted by the San Francisco Super- visors, a test case of which will be tried before Judge Mogan and a jury next week, the balance of the winter racing will all be held across the bay. Uoder an agreement existing between the two associations it is in a measure necessarv for the Pacific Coast Jockey Clob to finish out the season's racing. It is also the desire of this association to fulfill its obligations to owners of horses that have counted on aninterrupted racing at Ingleside, and have in consequence been to much expense in maintaining their stable and getting their horses in condition to contend for stakes and purses. Schedule stake races valued at ?14,- OOO remain yet to be run before the ending of the season, to which will be added fully $50,000 in parses. The four-mile stake will probably be run on the first Saturday and the California Darby on the second Saturday. The SIO.OOO Bums Handicap To-day. The largest stake of California racing is to be decided to- day at Oakland, and it will be a great contest In the mad^ The field will no doubt be the largest in the history of the race, and twelve are almost certain to face the barrier. The fact that all the handicappers are guessing differently as to the probable winner, and the further .fact that such a large field will start, are very great compliments to the gentleman who assigned the weights, Mr. Brooks, the official handi- capper of the California Jockey Club. There is certain to he a large crowd present to witness the event of the racing season, and if the weather is clear overhead, standing room will be at a premium in the grand stand. The starters will be among the following: Name, age, sex and sire. Weight. 121 , U7 116 ..U4 „112 WIiat-Ei-Loa, b c, 5. by White ....™.„....™.. Sataama, ch b, 7, by ilacdafl „ „. Fleor de Lis, b f, 5, by imp. Maxim „_.., Topmast, eh g, 6. by imp. Top Gallant-.™™ Tempo, ch 4, by imp. Wbistle Jact „._™. Napamax, Dr f, 4. by imp. Maxim^ ™.„™„™.._109 Cromwell, ch h, 7, by imp. St. Blaise.....—....™.. 108 First Tenor, b c, 8, by Falsetto 106 Joe Ullman. ch g, b. by Riley ™....„_.106 Eosinante. ch f, 5, by imp. Charaiua-....™.. „_.„.1(6 Eddie Jones, b c, 3. by Morello ™™ IM Eosormonde. b f, i, by imp. Ormonde _....„™.10l Sardonic, b f. 4, by Morello ™....™™„ 100 Espionage, b f, 3, by Inspector B ™.„...™.„.™™_ 99 Morinel. b f, 4, by MoreUo ™ 96 Plan, chg, 4, by imp. Pre3tonpass„ 93 That George Wilkes could pall a wagan probably as fast as any trotter that ever lived will be seen from the following statement made by Mr. Stephen W. Smith, an old-time horseman of Padelfords, Ontario county, N". Y. Mr. Smith writes: "George Wilkes trotted one trial mile to wagon in 2:18; tvo miles lo wagon in 4:44; one-half-mile to a 120- poand wagon in 1:04}. He also trotted a quarter to an 85- pound wagon in 29 seconds and repeated in the same time." Allowing that Mr. Smith has grown a little enthusiastic with age, and that he has forgotten a few seconds of the time of some of the trials, the fact remain that George Wilkes was a very fast horse. In Secretary Wilson's ''Report on the Demand for United States Horses in the Foreign Markets," there is sn excellent half-tone picture of a draft gelding shipped two years ago from Boston. This gelding is said to be dark bay, and t^e photo shows him to have four white legs almost to knees and hocks. The gelding works in the Deplford cattle market* near London, and has been there ever since importation. He is now seven years olds, stands 17 hands high, girths eighty-four inches and measures just an even twelve inches of bone below the knee. He brought $325 in London. H£SE is a prediction for those who are watching the work of the Western colts, especially those that are being prepared for the great Kentucky Derby. A well known horseman who has bad an eye to the preparations and training for the big event, predicts that the Derby will be won by Manuel, the bay colt by Bob Miles, dam Espanita, owned by J. George Miles. Kewmarket Farms, Newark, Del., Feb. 5, 1897, Mr. Yoane. Dear Sir: — Please send me one dozen bottles of your Absorbine to Newark, Del. No farm should be without it. Very truly yours, Herman R. Tyson, Sapt. DDnUIH'C Bronchial DnUlf H O Troches Glade only by John L Brov,-n & Son, Ecston.) give instant relief in Hoarseness 182 ^Ijc ^veexte^^ tmtr ^iwt»mmu [MABSH 25, 1899 Tlie Thoroughbred as a Practical Horse. The expression "practical horse" is often applied in the sense of serviceable or generally nseful horse, although this significance of the term is not entirely obvious, bat it is with this meaning that I now use it because I wish to distinguish two very difiernt branches of service. Primarily the thor- oughbred is known as a race horse, because it was to the test of the race track that the most celebrated specimens were submitted to prove their excellence. From time immemorial rulers and governors of nations have wished to improve the live-stock interests of their countries, and in the selection of horses for this parpose they have naturally adopted 'he rac- ing test as the shortest and severest ordeal by which their quality might be proved. In this "competitive examina- tion," as it would now be called, the opportunity for the cultivation of one of the most powerful of human interests- horse racing as an amusement— was developed. Undoubt- edly the latter motive has influenced very materially the advance and improvement of the thoroughbred horse by in- creasing its capacity to compete in the severe tests instituted by its owner's sporting ambition. But while this object had the efiect above mentioned, it also created or induced a system of training and management of the thoroughbred which often subordinated, if it did not destroy, many more practical qualities for the evolution of the racer. "The thoroughbred is too hot-headed and too impatient to meet the requirements for purposes other than racing," is the usual verdict when the subject is discussed among "horse" talkers. For this opinion there are two causes. First, the number of thoroughbreds which have ever been used at all /or purposes other than racing is relatively very small, and therefore the idea of their incompetence in such branches of service is more traditional than proved by experience. Second, the race of thoroughbreds has generally been so reared ^and trained for generations, chiefly with a view to racing qualities, that little conception has been obtained as to what the same horse would be treated to changed condi- tions. All authorities agree that no strain of horses of any celebrity has ever yet existed which did not owe its best ele- ments of composition to the thoroughbred. I do not wish to enter into any discussion on the superiority of the thor- onghbred over any other particular breed of horses after that breed has been perfected, because there are many such breeds of great excellence in their several departments, and also many fanciers of such breeds whom the position of thoroughbred superiority would, prfjudice against the calm consideration of my suggestions. But what 1 do wish is to show that we may reasonably seek the best qualities of horse- flesh— such as endurance, stamina, speed and power — in the thoroughbred race, because it is to the highly-tested poasess- ion of these qualities that it owes its existence; and then that having found these qualities we can adopt a system of selec- tion and training which will promote the perfection of horses desirable for most purposes. I have long been interested in breeding horses and have known and tried various breeds, both for the farm and for the road, and while I have seen many good and some excellent horses for either purpose I have never seen one which could not have been improved. Therefore I do not claim that by the course I suggest we will reach perfection in horse breeding, but I believe that we have an excellent chance for progress by tbe judicious breeding of the thoroughbred for practical uses. First, then, let us discriminate, and having determined what objects we will endeavor to attain select the mare of the proper quality. I have friends among the hunting men and know that there has been a change in their views in recent years as to the quantity of blood for a hunter. They often told me formerly that half or three-quarter bred horses were better for the hunting field than "full blood,'' because the latter were hot-headed and "rushed their fences." In this I acquiesced as to superior knowledge, because I did no^ hunt myself, but wondered if they had tried the right type of thoroughbred. Now they tell me they cannot have too much blood and they want the thoroughbred. Again I acquiesce and wonder if they have not found the right type of thor- oughbred, which makes the difference of conviction. Sup- pose, then, we take this for our object, the production of the hunter. I have a thoroughbred mare in mind with which we will begin. First, she is by Emperor, and therefore com- bines the finely ^'nicking crosses" for speed and endurance of Leamington, Lexington and Glencoe. Her dam is Dolinka, by Mortimer, and Mortimer's get are known to be large and strong, besides his inheritance of tbe great Bird- catcher strain. Dolinka'a dam gives her the best old strains of America in Boston, Trustee and Sir Charles. Now, this is a sufficiently good pedigree and we will proceed to the in- dividual. She is a powerfully built mare, oblique shoulder well-sprung body, and a loin and a quarter of tbe finest pro- portions, with clean, flat legs and very muscular arms and thighs. She has not a very elevated carriage, but a mare of her form otherwise rarely has. She is as hardy and thrifty as a mule and has a kind, gentle disposition, but with plentv of animation when aroused. She has taken the prize as a nmper, and takes her fences with an ease and deliberation that contradicts the hot-beaded fence-rusher idea at least in her case. Now that we have the mare we will proceed to select her mate. The mare having been heavily built upon rather short legs and a great deal of substance and bone, but only about 15J hands and not specially high-headed, we will select one of the King Earnest family, all of them remarkable for height, style and anima ion, if a trifle light in the body. We will take old Viceroy, the great hunter of Mr. Hitchcock, although tbe old horse has now unfortunately passed over to the majority. He was 16J hands high and sprung from the best English strains, such as King Tom, Touchstone and Eclipse. Although very tall and with rather long legs, which made him just the cross for the mare described, he was a horse of fine proportions in shoulder, loin and quarter. While very excitable in temperament, his disposition was as kind and docile as possible and his intelligence most remark- able. This pair having been mated the result was a fiUyi one of the best-balanced compromises in breeding I ever saw. She is as yet too young to be broken, but her promise for a bunter is entirely satisfactory, and without accidents she will most probably be heard from again. I could multiply such illustrations extensively, but this article is already too long. Suffice it then to say that for the saddle, for light harness or for ordinary .farm work the same principles of breeding by selection, for shape, constitu- tion and temperament, from thoroughbreds would apply. The important point to be impressed upon the mind of the breeder is the extreme variation to be met with among specimens of the thoroughbred. Every chance for success depends upon the judgment exercised in the selection of tho individuals to be mated. I have seen three mares all by Dnke of Magenta and all out of thoroughbred dams, and one ot them would have been suitable for the dam of a race horse, one for that of a plow horse, and the third, if properly mated, would probably have produced good roadsters. To summarize : First, determine the object of breeding; second, select the parents among thoroughbreds for shape, constitu- tion and temperament; rear and train from colthood the product for its destined career.— P. S. Hunter in the Breed- ers Gazette. Additional Stakes at Brighton Beach. Winter Racing Has Oommenoed. At Brighton Beach the track has not yet been put in shape and the horses kept there are still getting their exercise on the Parkway. As the season opens A pril 27 at Aqueduct, there is much interest regarding the weights for the Carter Handicap. Among the entries that are likely to declare after Handicapper Vosburgh makes his report are: Don de Oro, Swiftmas, Kinnikinic, King Barleycorn, Trillo, George Boyd, Autumn, L'Alouette, Sanders, Federal, Box, Great- land, Handpress and Warrington. For the June meeting at Sheepshead Bay, stakes have been opened, entries to which close April 4. These axe: FOB TWO-YEAR-OLDS. The Spring— With $1000 added; by subscription of $50 each for starters, $15 forfeit; penalties and allowances. Futurity course. The June- With $1000 added; by subscription of $50 each for starters, $15 forfeit; special weights; winners of $1200 or more not eligible to start; non-winning allowances. Six furlongs on main track. The Kosebud— For fillies; with $800 added; by subscrip- tion of $30 for starters, $10 forfeit; selling allowances. Last five furlongs of tbe Futurity course. The Daisy— With $800 added; by subscription of $30 each for starters, $10 forfeit; special weights; penalties and allow- ances. Five furlongs on turf. The Pansy— With $800 added; by subscription of $30 each for searters, $10 forfeit; selling allowances. Six furlongs on turf. FOB THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND DPWARD. Grass Selling Stakes — With $800 added; by subscription of $30 each for starters; $10 forfeit; weighs twenty pounds above the scale; selling allowances. One mile and a six- teenth on turf. JUMPING STAKES, Independence Steeplechase, (handicap)— With $1000 added- for four-year-olds and upward; by subscription of $50 each for starters; $15 forfeit; or only $5 if declared out by June ) . Full steeplechase course. Bay Hurdle Race (handicap) — With $1000 added; for four' year-olds and upward; by subscription of $50 each for starters; $15 forfeit, or only $5 if declared out by June 1. Two miles over eight hurdles on turf. The racing season has at last set in and after four months of beautiful weather and very few days of muddy tracks, "winter" racing, as we term it here in CaU'crnia, has at last begun in earnest, and the mud horses are fairly reveling in the sloppy going at Oakland. After the "mix up" with the authorities at Ingleside the week previous, the crowd drew a long breath when the California Jockey Clob opened its gates Monday, as it knew there would be at least two weeks free from interference The Flying Stakes for two-year-old fillies was the feature of the opening day. It was at a mile and a half and there were four starters. Many excuses were made for Sardine, the Corrigan entry, who was beaten a bead in this race by Mortgage, a filly belonging to Marcus Daly and trained by Dan Dennison, but Mortgage was the best in all probability. At the start, which was a good one, Kitty Kelly was the first to get going, but the track was too heavy for her and she was last at the three quarters. Com- ing into the stretch Mortgage was first to make the turn, and was a length in the lead of Sardine. It was a race between the two the rest of the way and Mortgage swerved consider- ably, but did not interfere much with Sardine, though there was a great outcry from those who had backed Spencer's mount at 4 to 5 for a sure thing. Winyah finished a length behind Sardine, while Kitty Kelly finished away back. The winner is a daughter of Montana, the stallion now making a season at Oscar Duke's farm in Fresno county. The re- remainder of the program on Monday was very fair, though the attendance was poor. The crowd was larger on Tuesday, but the card was not as good as on tbe opening day. There was a race for maiden two-year-olds in which Prestome managed to get a pair of brackets to accompany his name in the Guide, and in a split of this race Mr. Corrigan's Bassida did the same thing. None of the races on the program furnished anything out of the ordinary except that Jockey Reiff, the midget, astride of Stamina beat out Spencer on Sir Urian in a selling race over the Futurity Course. Tbe rain did not let up for a minute Wednesday, and the track was a sea of thin mud. Six races were, run, however. The feature of the day was the win of Orthia, W. B. Sink's two-year-old Ormonde filly, out of Muta, by Wildidle. She brought the top price at the McDonoogh sale of year- lings last December and this is her first win. She ran the four furlongs like a good one, getting away fifth and running by the leader Solace in the stretch easily. The time was 51^ seconds. The race is further noticeable as it was Earl Stimpson's first win. ^ Bacing in England. London, March 21- — At the Lincoln spring meeting of which this was the second day's racing, theStudbrooke plate was won by Lady Planet. Swirl, with Tod Sloan in the saddle, was unplaced. There were nineteen horses in this event, and tbe betting was 5 to 1 against Swirl. The Lincolnshire handicap was won by General Peace, owned by Captain Bewicke, Lord William Beresford's six- year-old Knight of the Thistle (Sloan), 116 pounds up, was second, and H. V. Long's three-year-old colt Lord Edward II. was third. Twenty-six horses ran. General Peace is a brown colt by Gallinule jut of Moira, 5 years old, and car- ried 101 pounds. Sloan may be said to have been mobbed by his admirers on making his first appearance here this season with the rac- ing colors in the race for the Sudbrooke piste, and there was a rush to put money on Swirl, simply because the American jockey was riding that horse. Sloan showed all his old re- source in getting away first and he made a bold bid for vic- tory at the finish, but Swirl was not good enough and was unplaced. ^ Hon. W. C. Whitney has secured an option on all the yearling crop, the get of hii stallion, imp. Meddler, at the farm of Mr. Forbes, from whom he bought the horse. Luxurious Traveling. Goodwin Bros of the Official Turf Guide will pnblish the latter part of this month a 200 page book entitled "Rac- ing Rhymes" which will be placed on sale at 50 cents. use on the great The California limited train now ir Santa Fe line, is a marvel of beauty. It is made up of elegant ten section double drawing Sleeping Cars, a Bufiet Smoking Car, with bath room and barber shop, an Observa- tion Car and a dining car, under tbe management of Fred Harvey. Travelers who take this train are loud in their praise of it, and all agree that the service is the finest they have ever seen. JAY-EYE-SEE U-R. J. I. Case, (Hickory Grove Farm, home |^ of Jay-Eye-See) Racine, Wis., says: "After try- fe iu^ evei-y known remedy, I removed a large c Bunch of two years standing from a 3-year-old c filly, with three applications of » Quinn's Ointment.! It is the best preparation I hare everused or heard c of, I heartily recommend it to all Horsemen." E TIlE have hundreds of such t€stimpnicU&- | Price SI. 50 per Package. Ask T'our Di-iiiceist for it. If he does not keep it we will send prepaid on receipt of price. Address W. B. EDDY& CO., Whitehall, N. Y. TRY IT. March 25, 1899] CHje !^veeiiev atxb ^ovtftnatu 183 Saddle Notes Scottish Chieftain has been ^eclSix^d oat of the Sabarban. Tabal will ride Ben Holladay ia both the Brooklyn and the Snbarban. Prbsident Williams denies the report that the present meeting will continue beyond May 15th. Los Medanos is far from being the colt he was the early part of the year and now runs as thoagh far from fit. EiLEY Geannan has gone to Europe and will try his best to beat the British bookies when the racing season opens. Joe Pigqott will ride What-er-IiOa in the Burns Handi- cap. He cannot do the weight assigned to the Burns & Waterhonse entries. Flettb de Lis seems to have gotten back to forii>; her mile race Saturday was won with great ease and she looks in the pink of condition. There are fifty-two yearlings at the Bitter Boot Farm in Montana. This year the broodmares at the place will be bred to Hamburg and Ogden. W. B. Jennings has been trying to make an arrangement with Murray and Purser for the eervices of BuUman in the East this snmmer, but so far nothing has come of it. These is a chance in a million for racing in Jersey, as the question of the legality of the Constitutional Amend- ments against race track and other gambling is still in the courts. Col. D. M. Bubns will for the first time see the $10,000 handicap named in his honor run to-day at Oakland, On previous occasions when the race was run, the Colonel has been absent at his Mexican mine. Willie Maktin, who is under contract to ride for the Fleischmanns, arrived in New York from Saratoga on Tues- day of last week, and went out to the East Millstone Farm. He went to work with the two*year-olds at once. Owing to Henry McDaniels' decision to remain in the West, where the greater part of his horses have stake engage- ments, he has turned over W. Sbowalter's string to E L. Graves, who shipped from Lexington to Brooklyn last week. Pat Dunne has left for the East taking Survivor with him. All the balajce of his string was sold before he left, Barney Schreiber getting Jinks, Dr. Kowull Imperious, Burns & Waterhouse David Tenny and Duke & Wishard Ailyar. The hoped-for racing bill in Illinois seems nearly as far off as ever, and at any rate there is no prospect that any ac- tiva steps will be taken until after April 4th. The measure that was talked about in Pennsylvania also appears to be hanging fire. Op the horf es at the Gravesend track — and a large propor- tion l[ the stables are full — there is none more improved than M. F. Dwyer's three-year-old Greatland. This was al- ways a handsome colt, but now that he has got more growth and development, he is one that will catch the eye In any field. The Washington Jockey Club announces the appointment for its coming spring meeting of the following officials: Mars Cassidy, starter; Clarence McDowell, judge; W, 8. Vosburghj handicapper; H. G. Crickmore, clerk of the course; J. L. Hall, patrol and paddock judge, and W. H. Barretto, timer. MoNTOOMEBY, the fast son of Hanover, ran the first half mile in a six-furlong race at Oakland, Wednesday, in 48 seconds, official time. The track was a sea of sloppy mud, bat as the footing was solid the track was cot slow. Three inches of slop on the top of a good track will not stop a horse that does not mind the fiying mud. John Eppebson, a horse tamer and former jockey well known about the local tracks, was stabbed and killed in a row at an Emeryville saloon last Tuesday by James Gilligau, a young rubber of horses. The two men had quarreled often before. Oilligan was arrested and is now confined in the Oakland jail. He claims to have acted in self defense. Walteb 0. Pabmeb, of Detroit, secretary of the Parmer- Hendrie racing circuit, says that the entries for this year's stakes, which closed March 1st, are considerably fewer than last year, except in the two-year-old class, where there is a large increase. However, Mr. Parmer savs that there will be a higher class of horses on the circuit this year than ever before. This is caused in part by the increase in the nomi- nating fee. Fbed Mossom, who U in charge of Marcus Daly's two- year-olds at Sheepshead Bay, says the youngsters are so far advanced in their work that tbey could be sent to the post on April 1st. They got to New York from Montana about three weeks ago, and before that had been given a lot of pre- liminary work on the Montana ranch, where they wintered. They are far in advance of any of the two-year-olds _that wintered in New York or vicinity. The biggest sale of thoroughbred racehorses since John Madden sold the mighty Hamburg took place at Louisville Thursdav, when Mr. Madden slipped down from Lexington and bought from the Eothen stock farm all the yearlings there by Eothen, ten in number and the great broodmare Maori. J. J. Douglas, the owner of the Eothen etocfe farm, paid to the late Nick Finzer $10,000 for Maori, and it is re- ported that Madden paid $15,000 for her. She is with foal to Hanover. What the yearlings brought is not known. When the English race horse Knight of the Thistle was sold last season in England for 3,000 guineas Eoglishmen wondered concerning the identity of the buyer, who gave an assumed name. Knight of the Thistle is now in Lord Wil- liam Beresford's stable engaged in stakes in his name, but it is said that his real owner is L. 0. Appleby, proprietor of the Silver Brook Stud Farm, New Jersey, who leased the horse's running qualities to Lord Beresford. The dates for runniog off the stakes at Aqueduct are as follows; Carter Handicap, April 17tb; Rose Stakes, April 20tb; Arverne Stakes, April 22d; Canarsie Stakes, April 25lh; Ozone Stakes, April 27th; Rockaway Stakes, April 29Lh; Jhmaica Stakes, May 2d; Flushing Stakes, May 4th. Owing to the large entry list in the Carter handicap. Superintendent Tucker talks of widening the track at the seven-furlong pole, so as to permit twenty horses or more to start. EoGENE Leigh has charge of over fifty horses. He will again train the two-year-olds of Mrs. Pepper, which are as follows: Golden Blaise, King's Courier, Ringleader, Feder- alist, Homestretch, Roxane, La Venus, a full sister to Black Venus, the crack two-year-old filly of last year; The Marchi- oness, Pink Pearl, Lady Kantaka, Wildwind, Blue Violet, Frivolette, Merry Wanderer, The Joy and Timebreaber. Turner and young Leigh will do the riding for him again. The first get of Mr. Schreiber's imp. Sain made its ap- pearance at Woodlands Farm near St. Louis, the other day in the shape of a large, husky, chestnut colt, out of Caroline Hamilton. The latter used to race in ihe colors of H. Eugene Leigh, and will be remembered as a race mare of more than ordinary ability. Her first foi».l, Tayon, a two- year-old bay colt by Lissak, will be campaigned this seaaon, and is now at Little Hock with the rest of the Schreiber two-year-olds. Hobses in training in 1S99 will, be published March 20th. It will contain a complete list of the hordes in training (in- cluding two-year-vear-olda in this country, giving name, color, sex, age and pedigree as well as the owner, trainer and stable jockey. Price $1 in leather, 60 cents in paper binding. This book will be compiled by H. A. Back and J. J. Burke, of New York, and will be indispensable to the followers of racing in the United States this year. Address P. O. Box 938, New York. The California Jockey Club deserves the thanks of Its patrons inasmuch as it has instructed the officers at the track to drive the touts out of the riog and grand stand and keep them out of business. It hss sot to be a common complaint among occasional racegoers and visitors that the tout makes himself such a ' persistent nuisance at the San Francisco tracks that what would otherwise be a day's eport is spoiled by the pestiferous hangers-on who live from others bets. Many of them are regularly employed by bookmakers and get a percentage of all money played at their dictation in their employer's book. The English turf papers are paying a good deal of atten- tion to what they call "the ridiculous style of race-riding in vogue among I'nglish jockeys at the present time." The Sporting Chronicle the other day published part of a letter written by an Australian from England to a Colonial news- paper, in which he said: "An English jockey's method ie to first drive hia horse half mad at the start — they term this 'getting ofiF' — and then have him back and wait for a gallery finish. Of course, horses get sick of being hauled back when they want to go, and then being Hogged every time tbey come to the distance post. It is this treatment that causes so many English horses to become rogues. How are the poor brutes to know what to do under such a system ? " E. F. SiMHS, owner of The Kentuckian, must think his colt has a wonderful chance in the Tennessee Derby, to be run at Memphis, for about a week ago he wrote on to a man in New York, commissioning him to secure the services of Dann? Maher to ride the coll in the race. The man who re- ceived the commission, saw f.trmer Corporation Counsel Clark, for whom Maher will ride this season, and asked him if he would be content to have Maher go on to Memphis for the race. Mr. Clark said it would interfere with his own plans, and Danny will not be permitted to go. Simms will have to look elsewhere for a riler. The mere fact that he was anxious to get Maher shows, however, that Simms thinks he can win the race, and if he gets a good boy, backers would do well to keep an eye on the colt. The reports of his work show that he i^ in prime condition. Cincinnati race-goers will be treated to a real innovation at the coming spring meeting at Latonia if what is now con- templated is put in practice. Col. Applegate, the head of the Kenton County Aesociation, is now seriously considering the advisability of having betting not only on the first, sec- ond and third horses in a race, as is now the practice East and West, but on the fourth horses as well. Such is said to exist on English courses, and the Latooia magnate has it in mind to give it a trial in the spring. His idea is that an opportunity to bet on a horse for fourth place in a race would be an additional incentive for owners to have their horses ridden out to the end, and that thus the racing would be more spirited than otherwise. He contemplates the em- ployment of an official in the judges' stand to catch the fourth horse at the finish, leaving it, of course, to the books that may be in the line to exercise their own pleasure with refer- ence to laying against the fourth horse. Feank G. Higgins the well known horseman of Mis- soula, Mont., called on us this week on bis way to California, Mr. Higgins is hopeful that there will be some racing in Montana this year, notwithstanding the report to the con trary. He says the people there are anxious to return to mixed racing. Mr. Higgins stopped a few days in Spokane and found the same feeling there, all in favor of racing and it is his opinion a good circuit could be arranged with Port- land, Spokane, Anaconda and Butte and then return to Oregon, Washington and Idaho for the State fair meetings in the fall. He says limes are better in both Montana and Washington than for several years and it only requires some one to start the ball a-rolling to organize a grand racing cir- cuit for 1899.— Portland Rural Spirit. Messbs. H. C. & R. M. Beattie, of the Woodlawn Farm, have sold to the Hon. W. C. Whitney the broodmare Florrie, a bay, foaled 11893, by Hanover, dam Marguerite, by imp. Eclipse; in foal to Blitzen. She same gen- tlemen have recently sustained quite a loss in the diath, due to an accident, of the chestnut mare, foaled 1893, by Ooon- daga, dam Bandusia, by Ben d'Or; in foal to Blilzen. The Messrs. Beattie have at the head of their stud the "Iron Horse" Blitzen, whose foals are very handsome and show un- usual muscular development, That brown son of Blazes and Germaniahas developed into a very handsome horse since b's retirement to the 'stud. But two of his get, which are very few, have been trained, one of them being Boney Boy, one of the best two-year-olds of 1898. Pennsylvania parties are said to be in New Orleans looking over the ground with a view to getting into the rac- ing game. The only avaibable track there, besides the Fair Grounds, in Oakland, which is under lease to the Fair Grounds management. It would be thoroughly characteristic of the sharks that have closed race tracks, or caused prohi- bitive betting laws in about every State in the Union if they were to mix with the winter racing in Louisiana until they had closed all the races courses in that Slate also. There have been half a dozen men, active in race track manage- ment, in America, who have been the curse of the sport, either directly or indirectly for the last fifteen years, and have been at the bottom of all the troubles from which the sport and its votaries have suffered, serving their own selfish ends regardless of any other rights or interests. However they cannot live forever, and perhaps relief may come for later generations. — The Horse Fancier. On March i4th the English House of Lords decided that it is permissible to bet on English race tracks. Ever since the Anti-Gambling League started its crusade the question of the legality of betting has been agitated. The case in which the decision was rendered was that of Powell versus the Kempton Park Racecourse Company, a friendly action brought for the purpose of deciding whether a reserved in- cloaure on the ground of a racecourse to which bookmakers resort is a place within the meaning of the Gambling act prohibiting the use of houses, offices and [other places for betting. TheJLord Chief Justice held that it was, but the Court of Appeals reversed his judgment. The House of Lords, by a vote of 7 to 3, upholds the judgment of the Court of Appeal. Earl HalBbury,the Lord High Chancellor, in dismissing Powell's appeal, intimated that the late Lord Herschell, the former Lord High Chancellor, agreed with his view in favor of the Kempton Park Company. The Anti-Gambling League has decided to appeal the case on the ground of "its collusive nature and the incorrectness of its untested statement of agreed on facts." It was intimated some time ago that the Coney Island Jockey Club, of New York, would increase the size of the added money for the overnight events to be run at its meet- ings this year, but no details were given regarding the exact amount of the increase. The Club officials have come to a complete understanding in the matter, and it is now an- nounced that the average increase will be from $150 to $200 for each event- Last year the various overnight events at Sheepshead Bay did not average much more than $600 in value, but this year the average will be nearly, if not quite' $800. The added money will not be uniform for all events, but will be graded according to the class of horses that run. For the cheaper class of selling races, the added money will not be more than $500, and as the class goes higher the amount will be increased to $750, $1,000, $1,200 and $1,500. The general average, however, will not fall below $800. This plan will be followed at the June meeting and then, if the racing and atlendant reeults warrant, the amounts may be increased even higher for the fall meeting. There cer- tainly will be no reduction and the association hopes eventu- ally to be able to make all its events worth a minimum of $1,000. This is the first tangible announcement, and it is now expected that the other associations will be quick to fall into line and make the improvement universal. There is unquestionably a boom in the racing world just now, and this first news from the Coney Island people will be most welcome to the owners of race horses, especially the smaller owners, who have had a hard time of it for the last three years. With an increase in tbesize of the purses there is no reason why every owner with any sort of a string should not be able to balance his accounts on the right side at the end of the season. Horse 0-w.^ners Stiould. USQ GOMBATJLT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. 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KELLEY, PbopbibTOB, TbB Turf and Sporting tothority of tbe Pacific Coast. — OFFICS — No. 23 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E Goodrich, Special EepresentaUve, 31 Part Row, New York. rSBMS— One Year. 83 ; 81x Momba. 81.T5 :Thr(ieHauttai,81. STEICTLY IN ADVANCE. Money should be sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter addressed to F, W. Kellev, 22^ Geary St., San Francisco. Cftl. Communications must be accompanied by the writers' name and addreas, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee ol good faith. San Franoieoo, Saturday, March 25, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Servioe. TBOITEES AND PACEKS. BOODLE, 2:1214 C. F. Bunch, San Jose CAPTAIN JONES 29.666 John Pefider. Portland, Or CHAS. DERBY, 2:20 Oakwood Park Stock Farm, DanviUe DIABLO, 2:09i< Wm Murray, Pleasanton, Cal GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2:16?i Chas. Johnson, Woodland H AMBLETONIAN WILKES, 1679....Green Meadow S. P., Santa Clara McEINNEY, 2:111/, C. A. Durtee, Oakland MONTEREY. 2:09i4 P. J. Williams, University, Cal NUTWOOD WILKE3, 2:16i:ij... Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington OAKNUT, 2:21i!j : J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal PRINCE ALMONT, 2:135i..... J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal ST AM B., 2:111^ Tuttle Bros., Rocklin STEINWAY', 2:26^ Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville THOROUGHBREDS. MONTANA, by Ban Fox Oscar Duke, Conejo, Cal LLANO SECO Haywood Stud, San Mateo, Cal HACKNEYS. IMP. GREEN'S KUPUS, 63 (4291) Baywood Stud, San Mateo AS THE SEASON is approaching when the various associations of this Coast which five harness racing dur- ing the summer will be making preparations to arrange programs for their meetings, it would be well for their officers to remember that uniformity in rules and condi- tions will be advantageous to all — horsemen as well as the associations. This uniformity can be best attained by all the associations becoming members of one of the parent associations, and as the N. T. A. already has a large majority of those on the Coast as members, it would be well for the others to apply for membership in the same organization. Many of the misunderstandings which arise between owners and racing officials are often due to the fact that the rules governing the contests are not stated plainly or a horseman having trotted his horses under one set of rules at one place, overlooks the fact that another set is in vogue at the next meeting. All the little differences as to raoe rules, suspensions, etc.,, could be avoided if all the associations on the Coast were to take out membership in the National Trotting Association and arrange a uniform set ot conditions. At the last session of the National Congress the license rule, which had been adopted to prevent ''ringing" in the East, was abolished, and the famous "hopple" rule so amended that associations can allow their use if they so desire. GOOD HOKSES ARE SCARCE in California, and the demand will increase this summer when crops are ready to harvest. Horses that weigh 1,250 pounds and over and are sound are not easy to find except at what would have been considered high prices a few months ago. Heavy draft animals are very scarce — truck teams especially. The demand for mules suitable for farm and Government work is increasing. A farmer of our acquaintance who one year ago sold a band of ten two- year-old mules, just broken to plow, for $70 per head, sold a band of twelve of the same description last week for $110 per head. A team of six year old half bred Percheron's, well broke and injgood condition, brought $300 in this city a few days since. There is a growing demand for everything in the horse line that is good Small horses do not sell well — no matter how royally they may be bred. The demand is for size, style and good manners. The day when a horse breeder could bring a car load of half broken horses averaging 800 or 900 in weight to this city and get from $75 to $100 per head for them has passed. The horse buyers for street railroads have lost their jobs. Horses to bring ready money now-a-days must be thoroughly well mannered, whetlsr they are of the pony, road, carriage or draught type. If they are educated to perform the duties that will 1)6 required of them, and are sound and all right \h' will bring fair prices in this market at the present CALIFORNIA IS WET all over and clear through, and bounteous harvests always follow that condition of the son. The storm, which began a week ago, has not ceased at this writing (Friday) except at intervals, and from one end of the State to the other the benefits of this generous downpour are already felt. Business men and farmers are wearing a general air of confidence and there is no fear in any part of California of a drought. Prospects were never better for immense crops of all kinds and a year of unexcelled prosperity is cer- tain. With the outlook for immense growths of grass and grain such as now presented, there should be a large amount of horse breeding done in California this season. The demand for good horses is already greater than the supply, and will continue for several years yet. There are so few foals of 1898 and 1899 that the young horses of the next few years will be very scarce and prices are bound to go up much higher than they are at present. Every good mare in California should be bred this year, and even then there will be a shortage of three-ytar-olds in 1903. No mistake need be made by any breeder who will scan the advertising cclnmns of this paper and select the horse which he concludes best suits his mares and book them to him. Every owner knows, or ought to know, just what sort of animal he wishes to raise, and from the many elegantly bred trotting and pacing stal- lions advertised in this paper a good selection can be made by anyone. There is not a grander lot of horses standing for service anywhere in the United States. Right here in Californfa now, and advertised in this paper in this issue, are stallions which if placed at the head of large Eastern stock farms, well advertised and their produce developed, would be the equal as producers of speed of any stallion whose name is in the Trotting Register. Some of them are champions and the sires of champions. There is not one of the number that is an inferior horse, and not one but whose service is worth to the intelligent breeder all and more than the fee de- manded for service. We would particularly impress upon our readers the advisibility of breeding as many mares as possible this year. The demand for good horses will increase for the next five or six years to a moral certainty and those who take advantage of the opportunities now offered will certainly profit by them. A CAR LOAD of horses could be picked up in Cali- fornia within a radies of fifty miles from San Francisco that would bring a good profit to the shipper if sold in Chicago. The records of the recent sales of horses in that city show that prices are higher than in San Fran- cisco, even when the freight across the mountains is taken into consideration. Horses with good looks, size and style, something above the ordinary are what is de- manded. High class roadsters will meet with ready sale. A sixteen hand horse, good color, good gaited, well mannered and with 2:20 speed will sell for $500 without any very long delay. A good gaited horse is not one that has to be covered all over with boots and wears a pound or two of weight on his feet; a well man- nered horse is not one that shies, pulls on the bit or has any of those annoying vices that take the pleasure from road driving; a horse with 2:20 speed is not one that re- quires a special "prep" to pull a road wagon a quarter in 35 seconds — he must be able to do it at any time when he is feeling well. And above all remember that a sound horse is one that will pass the buyer's veterin- ary. We believe a good judge of a horse could buy a dozen here in this city within a couple of weeks for $3,000 that would sell in Chicago for twice that money. Splan & Newgass will hold a sale in this city during the week beginning May 1st. Entries for this sale will close April 10. We would like to see at least one car load of choice ones from California consigned to them. There is an opportunity here for some one to make some money. P. C. T. H. B.J A. MEETING.— President Knight has called a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association to meet in this city on Monday, April 3d, at which time a program of purses and stakes for the summer meeting will be submitted and acted upon. Horsemen are as- sured that these purses will be very liberal this year, and as soon as agreed upon will be well advertised. The date and place where the meeting will be held will be selected also and as soon as announcements are made we will feel assured there will be a very generous list of en- tries. The number of new horses in training in Califor. nia will be very large as soon as the circuit is announced. Coming Events. March 26— Postponed Third Sunday Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Lake, 10 A. M. April 15— Fourth Saturday Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Lake, 2:30 p. M. April 16— Fourth Sunday Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Lake, 10 a. M. Tbe Fly-Oasters. On Saturday last contest Number Three of the Saturday series took place at Stow Lake. Although the weather con- ditions were not overly favorable, the scores made were above tbe average. In the long distapce event Harry Golcher took first place with tne fine score of 118^ feet, this being his best efiort up to date and within bnt eight feet of the world's record. Champion Mansfield, for once, was placed second with a cast of 115 feet. The score of 95 4-12 gave G, E. Edwards first place in the distance and accuracy event. A. E. Lovett was the high caster in delicacy and accuracy, scoring 78 3-12, in Inre casting the honors fell to Champion W. B. Mansfield, who was followed closely by Mr. H. Battu. The third Sunday contest scheduled for last Sunday was postponed owing to the inclemency of the weather and will take place to- morrow morning at 10 A. M. The record of scores for last Saturday is as follows : SATtjBDAY CONTEST No. 3— Stow Lake, March 18, 1899. Wind, south- west. Weather, cold and damp. Judges: Distance — Mocker and Edwards; Accuracy— Brotherton and Everett; Delicacy— Muller and Battu; Lure Casting— Reed and Mansfield. Referee, C. G. Edwards. Clerk, E. A. Mocker. Battu, H 84 1-2 Brotherton, T. W 76 Edwards, G. C 78 Everett. E 92 "Fuller" 97 Golcher, H. C IIS 1-2 Lovett, A .E 95 Mansfleld. W. D 115 Mocker, E. A 95 Muller. H. F 90 Reed, F. H 96 Skinner, H. E 86 Vogelsang, A. T 101 Young, C. G 92 91 4-12 SO 4-12 50 65 2-12 76 812 77 52 6-12 64 8-12 95 4-12 Wl 60 75 86 4-12 86 56 8-12 71 4-12 94 8-12 7S 4-12 52 6-12 65 5-12 92 4-12 8?, 4-12 69 2-12 76 9-12 94 4-12 i3 63 4-12 78 2-12 93 4-12 Kf K-IH 66 8-12 77 3-12 82 71 4-12 47 6-12 59 5-12 92 8-12 7H 4-1',^ 61 8-12 70 89 4-12 9(1 4-12 55 10-12 73 1-12 68 4-12 92 4-12 9U 4-12 57 6-12 59 2-12 73 11-12 94 76 7-12 821-5 79 67 73 1-5 57 2-5 88 84 3-5 75 3-5 61 714-5 68 4-5 64 4-5 i^^NOTE: Event 1— Distance Casting, !eet. Event 2— Accurcay. percentage. Event 3— Delicacy, ( a) accuracy percentage ; (b) deicacy, percentage; (c) net percentage. Event 4 — Bait-casting, percelntage Split Bamboo. The pacing mare Sylvanway, 2:10J, by Steinway, will be a member of N. W. HobiDger'a etable this season. Selecting a rod for uee in nnfamiUar waters has always been a vexed question with the angler. When yoa are not qnite certain what sort of fish will come to yonr hook, oi in other words, when you are Gshing in strange waters flowing through a strange land, your first consideration must be more than ever your rods. Success depends more on this article than any other part of your outfit. The best and most reliable rod in the world is a genuine hand-made, split bamboo, and the worst in the world a machine made one got up to imitate the genuine article. Department stores and second rate cheap sporting goods dealers stack up gaudy looking split (?) bamboo rods in their windows labeled "your choice for 85 cents," these straw sticks have but one use io the economy of events, they illustrate how much of a fool one can be sometimes. We can safely say that not one in one thousand of the rods offered for sale as split bamboo is entitled to that name. We will try to give our readers points and reasons in selecting a split bamboo rod. First choose the darkest and heaviest rod for its length and size in slock, with the distance between leaf -shields as short as possible. The darkness of the wood shows that the out- side enamel and close wiry fibers (tbe only valuable part of a bamboo) have not been planed ofi. The weight and shortness of distance between leaf-shields show that it is of the strong, springy, wiry, male bamboo, and not the light* soft, fibreless, pnnkey female cane. Second, follow each seam in each joint carefully through- out, and see that no ends of fibres show against the seam anywhere, especisUy at the leaf^ehields; if the fibres do not run straight, bat turn and run out against the seam, it is a machine-made rod, utterly worthless and unreliable — discard it at once. The members of a hand-made rod are split with a knife from tbe sides of the cane, not the front or back, as they contain knots. These members are then straightened and planed down to shape and size from tbe inside, taking away the soft, fibreless, punkey part of the wood, and leaving the close grained, wiry fibres only. As tbe cane is split and straigbtened, the fibres run true from end to end. In machine-made rods the cane is not split, but the bamboo is cat into members or sections by very fine little saws, taking sides and back, knots and all; these saws cut the wood at the right angles ready to be glued together, which is done. Then to get a true shape and size on the outside the plane comes into use cutting off the enamel and fibres, leaving only soft pnnk that will snap ofi straight like a carrot. Bamboo grain never runs straight in the cane, and always'.twists more or less at tbe knots and leaf-shields, so that the saw in run- ning straight cuts directly across them, weaking the member Mabch 25, 1899] fS^e ^vee^sv rm© ^pitvtstnmt. 185 a thoneand per ceot. In a machine-made rod all that is valuable in the caoe is planed oS, and in a hand-madt; rod this is all retained and the valaeless wood only taken awaj. Third, examioe each seam again verj carefully and see that the members are all ti^ht against each other throngb- oat, with no glue or openings showing. This flaw will sometimes be fonnd in a gennioe bard-made rod that has been carelessly pot together at the factory. For a trolling rod, a corrugated battoo at the end of the bat is t3 be re- commended, and yoQ can always get this fitted for yon. It prevents slipping — an important consideratioa when playing a large Ssh. Mealej Gallagher, the champion angler of Oakland, popped into John Bntler's on Thorsdav afternoon and ex- citedly told several of his Gshing cronies that there was a run of eteelheads Dp the Market street gutters and that the dago flower brigade about the Chronicle Building were busily engaged spearing fresh ran fish in Lotta's Fountain. We trnst that anglers who fish on the First will report their takes. A postal card from each, designating the local- ity, flies tised, number and average size of fish killed, will enable us to make a pleasant rod cotomn the following week. The Shellville Eod and Gun Club have recently moved into their new quarters on Sonoma creek. A number of the members tried the creek last Sunday for steelheads. Oozning Events. March 26-Olympic Gon Club, Bine rocks. Ingleside. March 26— Union Gun Clnb. Blae rocks. Alameda Point. March 2&— San Francisco Gan Club. Live birds. San Clemente. April 2— California Wing Club. Live birds. Ingleside. April 2. — tlocbton Gun Club.— Gun Club Annex. Blue locka. Jackson's Bath. April 2— Olympic Gun Club. Challenge live-bird medal. Ties. Ingleside. April 9— Olympic Gun Clnb. Live biida Ingleside. April 9 — San Francisco Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. April 9— Empire Gun Club. B'.ue rocks. Alameda Point. April 16— Lincoln Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. May 29-30— CaUfomia Inanimate Target Association, Antiocb. The Game Law. The open season for ahootiDg quail, doves, deer and wild duck as flied oy the State law is as follows: Doves, 15th Jnly to 15th Febru- ary. Mountain quail and grouse, 1st September to 15th February. Valley quail, wild duck and rail, Ist October to 1st Marcli. Male deer, 15tli July to lotb October. The clerks of nearly all the Boards of Saoervlsors have advised us no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last rear hold good if they do not conflict with the State law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinances that alter the open seaaon as provided by State law : Amador. Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Mendocino, Maripoea, Nevada, Napa, Plumas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sacra- mento, Solano, Santa Cruz. Siskiyou, Tehaina, Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Rail. Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Qnail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July 1 to Oct. 1. Pheasants protected until February, 190J. Hunting, killing or having in po^ession for purpose of sale or ship- ment ont of county: quail, bob white, partridge, wild ddck, rail, mountain quail, grouse, dove.does or deer, antelope,elk or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras — Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, Jnly 20 to Sept. 2. (Use of dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. L Fresno— Market himting and shipping game out of the county pro- hibited Humboldt— Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after sunset and one oalf hour before sunrise. Kern — Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Lake— Deer, Auf. l to Oct- 1. Los Angeles — Shipping game to markets outside of the coontv pro Mbited. Marin— Deer, Jtiiy 15 to Sept. 15. Madera — Market hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. 1st. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Orange— Doves, Aug. 1 to Feb, L Deer, Atig. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Qnail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5, Docks, Nov. i to March 1. Dacks and quail, shipment from the county restricted Eis follows: No person shall ship ducks or qnail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Biverside— Shipping game out of the cotinty prohibited. San Benito — Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara- Deer, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use ol hounda pro- hibited. Qnail. one day. Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). San Diego — Sbippiog game oat of the county prohibited. San Luis Obispo— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 15 to Dec. 1. (Use of hounds prohibited. Hunting for markets situated outside ot the county prohibited). San Mateo— Deer, Julv 15 to Aug. 26. (Use of dogs not prohibited. Market hunting prohibired). Bail, Oct. Id to Nov. 15. (Shooting from boat at high tide prohibited). Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Sierra- Deer. Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Sonoma— Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- ants, close season till Jan. 1, 1901. Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Use of nets in streams ot the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. l to Oct. 15. Dovea, July 16 to Jan. 1. Trinity— Deer, Sept. I to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Shipping game out ol the county prohibited. Ventnra— Quail, any variety. Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. OAKTRIDQE AND SHBLL. The Oregon bounty law allows $2 each, for the scalpa of mountain lions, panthers, cougars, wildcats, coyotes and gray or timber wolves. Mr. John E. de Kayter has recently received from Kansas a consignment of "bob white" quail. Twenty-three dozen of the birds were shipped, the loss in transit being about dfteen per cent. Over two hundred of the survivors have been liberated on the grounds of the Verona Kennels; from all accounts they seem to take happily to their new conditions, their piping is beard continuously and they have been seen in bevies feeding and apparently making themselves thor- oughly at home. Previous attempts to propagate the bob white in northern California have not been successful, the natural enemies, skunks, minks, etc., of our Eastern game coasina have proven too numerous and deadly to give them a start. The trap events scheduled for to-morrow are the regular blue rock events of the Olympic Gun Club at Ingleside and ihe live bird shoot of the San Francisco Gun [Club at San Clemente. The pigeon shoot is the initial live bird shoot of the latter club. The grounds and trap paraphernalia, under the careful supervision of John Lucas and W. R. Mnrdock, are all in readiness. The wet weather during the week may be the cause of a little inconvenience to the shooters to-mor- row, hut nevertheless a large attendance of shooters is ex- pected. We are not fully advised as to Mr. Lucas' prepara- tions to get up a lunch for the first shoot; shooters therefore bringing their own lunches will be on the safe side The XToion Gun Club will break blue rocks at the Lincoln STounde, Alameda Point. State Blue Book Association. A meeting of the California Inanimate Target Association was held in the rooms of the Olympic Gun Club last Satur- day evening. Dr. W. 8. George of Antioch presided, re- presentatives from the Olympic, Empire, Garden City, Lin- coln and Antioch gun clubs were present. The San Fran- cisco Gun Club, recently organized, was elected to member- ship. Clubs $30 in arreaTs(last year's dues and aesesement and dues for 1899) were dropped from the roll. In arrangiuE the program for the State shoot at Antioch May 29th and 30th it was decided besides team matches to have each day fi?e in- dividual events at twenty birds only. The first prize in these events will be a trophy or medal, which will go to the high man who is barred from participation in the money division. The moneys will be divided by the next four classes on a novel system which is calculated to give the less skillful shooters a better proportion of the purses than heretofore— 10 per cent will go to the second class, 20 per cent to the third, 30 per cent to the fourth and 40 percent to the fifth class. Previously the high scored took the biggest end of the purse, the ratio here has been reversed and the amateur has full swiug. The clubs form* ing the organization have promised handsome trophies for the various events Manufacturers' agents or men connected with the sporting goods trade or who shoot a particular gun or ammuoition for pay will not have a representation of more than one shooter in each and every team. The probable location of the traps at Antioch will be on the paper mill tract. The next meeting of the association is to be held on the third Saturday in May, and clubs not affiliated with the as- sociation have until that time to apply for admission. Dr. W. S. George of Antioch is president of the association, and Ad. GuDzendorfer of Monterey the secretary. At the Traps. The gentlemen devoted to sport at the traps who attended the various club shoots held last Sunday are certainly de- serving of credit for the enthusiasm and fortitude they dis- played in facing traps under decidedly adverse weather con- ditions. The Lincoln shoot at Alameda Point brought out an attendance that was fairly good in numbers, despite the rain. In a "warm-np'' shoot at ten targets the sores were es follows: Webb „ -iimiiui— 10 Forjter, Edg llllllUll-iO Fanning.. „ IlllllIUl— 10 Kerrlson llllUIlll— 10 King, lllUllIll— 10 " Trombone" _OUlllllll— 9 Brans „ UllUOlU— 9 I Mnrdock KBjoey .. , „..-0111IlllU— 9 .UUlIIllIO- 9 Snaw .___ -.„-001Ulllll— 9 Fischer lOlotlillO— 7 Javete iiionooa— 7 SchQltze lllOllOloi— 7 Venker OIUIOOIOO— 5 The scores in detail of the regalar club shoot were : Edg. Forster IIUI 11111111111111101111—24 fanning _ IIIIOIIIIIIIIUHUIUIU— 24 Trombone* — lllllillllli 1111111101111—24 KerrisoD ~_ - _ lllllUlillOl 111110111111—23 Karney .....— .-- _ UlUllllOlHHlOUUllIO— 22 Bekeart _ llllllioiioiiuuioilllll— 22 Webb „ ™ OOlllIllllilllulUIllUOl— 21 DaDlel3_.. „ _....„„—- OllllUIlllUlOOlUllOlU— 21 Schaltze" _ HOlliOllllllOIllOllUlU— 21 Enroa.— — — iiiiiiiiiiioiuioiiroiiio— 20 Robertson „ Oliuioilllllilioiiouno— 20 Fischer „.™. .IJlOllOoliiiiUlUOlOUil— 19 Shaw ... _ llOlOnUlIOIOIlOOllllllO— 19 Venker niiiiooiiooiioimiiuoi— 19 Eng Forater. OllOlllOllOllUOlllOlllll— 19 King* „.. ... 0011 llOmiOUOl 111011111—17 Baoopt « , __1101I10110lOIOI10imi010— 17 Grabb ..™ __ IIIOIUOIOOIIOOIOIIIOOIII— 15 Sherock ooiiKoiiiiomoooiiiiooi-i5 Javete _^ _. OOOOlOOOnoilolOllOlIllU— 14 Mnrdock _-...„ OllJlOOllOiIlOOlOllOOlOOl— 13 Oslrander . „ OOOlOll 1011 loOOU 11000000 -U Keller „ oiooooioooioiooooooooiooo— 5 Lewis _„ OOOOOOOOOOOOOOlOOOiOOOOOO— 2 •Visitors. In the team shoot which followed, the composition nf the three teams was decided by lo'; ever resourceful Edg. Forster suggested the drawing of the names from a hat. The results and scores are given t]elow. The match was at twenty birds per man, entrance $L00. Six shooters kept the team men company, diverting themselves with the breaking of targets: Daolels — oiiiiioiiiiifumiii— 17 _ 11110101101110111111—16 Edg. Forater lUOllOllOlllOlllOIl-15 Total _ „.„ Bot>ertson . _.. .. inooiiiiiinnoiiii-17 Beteart _ Karoey _. Venker Total „ loiuiiniiiooiiooii— 15 _ loiioononiinooiro— 13 imioiioooouoioioo u . 72 Shaw .-. Javete _ Ostrander Total . ... ■•■■■■■■"-" ™- luiiiiionoooiooooo-n OOIIOCOIOIOOIOIIUOO— 9 -oion 101 01001 ooooioo- s 60 .iiiiiiiiniouiioiii- u Fanning* „_™. „ . -.. _111011I1111UI010U1-Ifl 10111111111101110111—17 Golden • • Birds only. The Olympic Gon Clab held forth on their grounds at Ingleside, the occasion being the first shoot in the series for the challenge live-bird medal. The conditions of the shoot- ing were of a handicap nature — an allowance of birds and the placing of the shooters at the various yard marks so that the leas skillful shooter would be on an even footing with the expert, fifteen being the highest possible score. The arrange- ment of the initial handicapping is open to only one criti- cism and this ie, that Mr. C. Lion, of San Jose, was not given the rating that his skill entitled him to. He shot from the twenty seven yard mark and was in such good form that he was in the tie shoot with the aid of but one bird from his handicap allowance. W. J. Golcber's score was the strongest of the day. He shot from the twenty-nine yard mark and had an allow- ance of one bird. He killed fifteen straight in the opening race and repeated the record in the tie shoot, giving him a score of thirty birds straight for the day. "Blade's" shoot- ing was in most excellent form, staying in the first tie with but one bird yet Jo shoot at, thus giving him a strong chance for the competition in the second ties. "Heidelberg" shot fifteen out of seventeen in the first race and then killed straight in the tie. Fred Feudner made fifteen out of six- teen in both the opening match and the tie shoot. At $2.50 entrance, eighteen shooters in the medal race formed a pool of $45. This was divided by the fifteen men, Golcher, Feudner, Lion, "Slade," "Heideberg," Naoman, Shields, Delmas, Stone and Williamson. The medal tie was shot out on the original handicap by the full score men with the exception of Williamson, who is a non-resident of the State and therefore barred. A heavy rain interfered seriously with the shooting mak- ing it exceedingly uncomfortable for the sportsmen who, however, faced the music in good style. The handicaps and scores in detail of the opening match were the following: Yards. Buds. ITanman..- 30 15 1U112U211222 —15 Fendner, F 29 17 1021211111121222 —15 Grant ._ 18 l» 1111111101010*0 W Boos -28 IH 0U1200O!i;i21«21 Golcher, W.J I« 2U11122111212U —15 McMahon _29 17 2 • 12002211 w Carr _ - -28 IH 01121 « 01 'w f.ton _-27 IH 12il2l '211122121 —15 Shields 28 IH 211212121222001102 -15 Vpmon. F 28 tfi 202 • 20220 w "Slade" „ __28 17 122122121122122 —15 28 19 201211120222101212 -15 Gunzendorfer 27 IH 0022022120* W Stone 28 19 012120122121 • 12221 —15 Vernon, H -27 19 011210012*0112120 W Williamson „ 29 IK 2I&2222212211102 -15 Brown, W. C 23 17 2 • 111120210 w •Dead oat of bounds. The ties were shot under the same handicaps as in the preceding match. This event was not completed, the supply of birds running short, leaving eight competitors with a chance to qualify for the deciding ties. The score as far as completed is as follows: JTauman- llliaiw — 5 "Slade"...- 121212211211*120—14 Fendner 1122212*21111112-15 Delmas .2*11*2001111122 — U Golcher 212222222121111 —15 Barker 2222111121 111 U —15 Lion 211211121111211 —15 Stone _2222122*1122'21 — 13 Shields 1121001111201212 —13 * Dead ont of bonnds. The shoot-offof those stUI remaining in the race will take place in conjunction with the California Wing Club race a week from to-morrow. Achille Koos has expressed his in- tention to challenge the winner. The Los Angeles Gan Club on Satnrday and SaodaT last were sponsora for one of the best conducted and liveliest pigeon shooting tournaments that has taken place on the Pacific Coast in recent years. Crack shots from Sao Fran- cisco, Chicago, New York, Denver and other Eastern cities competed with the sportsmen of Southern California, which latter in the main, were faithful to their reputations as skil- ful shooters. Th^re was an nuusuaUy large attendance on the grounds and so close was tlie competition that the excite- ment was intenaa duriog the two day's shooting. The birds were an extra good lot, strong and swift, the weather fine, excepting that the wind was a trifis high on Saturday. Among the viBltlng sportsmen who participated were James Pease of Chicago, C. A. Haight and Otto Feudner of San Francisco, Ed Vaogh and Elmer Mason of Santa Ana, M. Chick of San Diego, Harvey McMurchy of Syracuse, M- K. Taber, M. C. W. Jones and S. R. Smith of Riverside, Capt. Jake Sedam of Denver, Gus Knight and L. C. Loud of San Bernardino, Jas. Cheatham of Perris and others. The meeting was the first of this character under the Club's auspices, it is con- templated now to hold an annual live bird tournament here- after. On Saturday the leading event was the team match in which Capt. J. Sedam and Martines Chick were pitted against Cbag. Tan Valkeoberg and A. W. Broner of Los Angeles The race was for $50 a side, each man shot at twenty-five birds, the losers to pay for the pigeons. The visiting team proved the victors. The foil scores were : Total 47 Van Valkenberg _ 022222220202222 1 222022*2*— 19 Broner - 202^012231 22222222*21 113— 23 Total „ 42 * Dead out of bonnds. The individual events were each at eight birds, $5.00 entiance, high guns, A. A. Rules, birds extra. Haight, Feudner and Smith divided $50 in the first race; the scores were as follows: Fendner 11122212— 8 Cheatham _220O222I— 6 Smith 22211122— 8 Chick 221"122*— 6 Knight 21200102— 8 Jones „ 022*0222— 5 Van Valkenbei« 2222'222— 7 Haight 21IOOI02— S Broner *2111222— 7 Woodbury 2002**OO— 2 * Dead ont of bounds. The second races hows Van Valkenburg, John H. Schumacher and Fendner killed straight and divided $60. The Ecores were; Feudner 22222222— 3 V-n Valfeenberg - 22222-'22- s Schnmacher „...2212I222— 8 Height Cheatham Jonea. 22322*12-7 2122222*— 7 0*23-'222- 8 Sedam 22222220- 7 • Dead out ol bonnds. Knigbt 11220ai0— 6 186 ®ir^ ^vesiifj^v mUf §pjonci0tnixtu [Mabch 25, 1899 1 he third event gave a division of $65 among Eruner, Haight, Pease and Knight. The scores were: Hftir^ht ....21211122— S Wheeler 22002220- 6 pp^jfe 22222121- 8 Feudner 22222020- 6 Bmoer 22212122-8 Smith 0221221*- 6 Knleht 21111211-8 Jones _222(.*22*- 5 Chick . .212*1222- 7 Vao Valkenherg. *2220201- 5 Sedam 20221222— 7 Schumacher OOw — Cheatham" 22212220- 7 * Dead out of boauds. In the fourth event six men killed straight and divided $60. They were Bruner, Smith, Haight, Pease, Sedam and Feudner. The scores were : Bruner 22211222-8 Pedam 12212211—8 Feudner 22221112-8 Chick 2lHinw Haieht 12222222—8 Hauerwass 211210w Pease ' .22221122-8 Jones :..*02202w S^th" 22212222-8 Knight 2122122* ChealA'am 220122w Van Valkeaberg. . : „o*1022w On Sunday the principal feature waa a twenty-five bird sweep9taReB, $25 entrance, three moneys, high guns, birds extra. Fifteen shooters competed for $375 in the pool. This was a pretty hot race. It is not often that we have had on the Coast a shoot under the above conditions with so many entries. Jas. Pease of Chicago, killed twenty-five birds straight and received first money $187.50. Second and third moneys were divided between Otlo Feudoer, Harvy Mc- Murchj and Ed. Vaughn, their scores showing twenty-four birds each, the amount was $62.50 apiece. There was some pretty shooting between the four men who took the money. It was thought that Otto Feudner would make a clean score, but after a straight run of twenty- four he missed his last bird, and that shot cost him his chance to get inside the first money. McMurchy missed his third bird and Vaughn lost his twenty-third. The other shooters stepped out of the race when they saw their chances waning. Van Valkenberg withdrew on his twenty-first bird, with two misses; Ohick dropped out on his twentieth bird, with two clean misses; Taber did like- wise on his thirteenth bird, with three misses; Jones with- drew after hia twentieth bird, with two misses; Haight after his twentieth, with two birda dead out of bounds, this was hard luck; Sedam on his twenty-fourth bird, with two misses; Cheatham on his seventeenth, with two misses; Smith after his seventh, with three misses; Bruner on his seventeenth, with two misses, as did Mason with a like score. Knight gave up after his twentieth bird, having two misses. The scores in detail were as follows: Pease 1221221112121111112212222—25 Feudner 2112211222212221221222120—24 McMurchy 1 10112 11 1:;21 2211212222222— 24 Vaughn 1221221122221222222222022—24 Sedam 22U212220221 212111 2220 w— 22 Van Valkenberg 222222022222222222220 w —19 Chick — 1002II1 1 112211211221 W —18 Haight 1222222I1122"12221*2v7 -IS Jones 02222222222022222222 w —18 Knight 210I2111112211111220W —18 Bruner 1221 2221 11221*220 w —15 Cheatham 2222J 2221 10222 10 w —14 Wheeler O0222222222222210w —14 Taber 0U1222O111221 w —10 Smith 2022020 w — i * Dead out of bounds. An individual event at eight birds, $5 entrance, high guns, birds extra, fifteen men up, was won by McMurchv, Bruner, Sedam and Knight, who received $18.75 on straight scores. The record is as follows: McMorcby....^ 21222122— 8 Taber 10222202- 7 Sedam 02222222—8 Vaughan 20220222—6 Bruner 11122222— 8 Smitb 11120011— 6 Knight 11112211— 8 Cheatham 21221001— 6 Loud 12212012— 7 Van Valkenberg 22022022— 6 J-eudner 11121102— 7 Chick 02120112— 6 Haight 12220121— 7 Jones z02020022— 4 Pease 01112121- 7 OominsT Events. BENCH SHOWS. March 29-31— Northwestern Kennel Club's show, Minneapolis, Minn., E. D. Brown, Secretary. April 4-7— New England Kennel Club's show, Boston, Jas. Morti- mer, Supt. April, 5, 6, 7, 8, 1899— Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club, San Jose- P. K. L. Rules. G. L. Barker, Secretary, San Jose. April 11-14— Dubuesne K. C. of Western Penn. show, Pittsburgh, P. S. Stedman, Secretary. April 26-29— Baltimore Kennel Association's show, Baltimore, E. M- Oldham, Supt. May 3,4.5,6,1899— San Francisco Kennel Club's third annual bench show, Mechanics' Pavilion, San Francisco. H. H. Carlton, Secretary, COUKSING. March -25-26— Union Coursing Park. Regular meetings eyerv Sat- urday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening, 909 Market street. March 25-26— Ingle -ide Coursing meetings Park every Saturday, Sunday and floUdaya. Drawings every Friday evening, 909 Market street. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. BaltimoTe is ofifering $2000 in prizes this year. The Pacific Coast Special Committee of the American Kennel Club will hold a meeting on next Tuesday evening. John Lucas last week sent W. E. Chute's pointer bitch Patti Croxtetb C. (Upton of Blithe— Cricket of Croxteth) to the Bull Run Kennels, Manassas, where she will be bred to one of the field trial pointers at these well known Virginia kennels. Frank Maskey has now in charge of John Lucas at the Sao Clemente Kennels, near San Kafael, three promising and beautiful puppies out of thu recent litter of L'id; Kod's For farther particulars, call or address AXAMEDA. Care of BEEEDER AND SPORTSMAN San Francisco, IjU.L X ii Xjt or any similar bunch, CAN BE REMOVED . . . WITH . . . 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P Experienced Farmer and Stock Raiser. A man and his wife want a situation to take charge of a breeaing farm. Have the best of refer- ence. Highly recommended by the Royal Collie of Veterinary Surgeons. Understands building and general improvements. Address TT. H. G., EKEEDEK AJfD SPOKTSaEAN, Doctor MEYERS & CO. K^ Specialists for Hen _ These physlcSana have been cnriog weakoess and eon- tracts ailmenta since 18S1. They haTc the laigeat and best equipped medical in- •stitntioD, and tbe most ex> tensive practice in the C S. Ko Pay TiU Cured. Unfortunate men who can- not call should write forad- nce and private boot— AXIi FKEE. Thousands cored at home. AU letters confidential: No Charge for Consultation, '731 SANfS^CISCO JElevatwEntrance- ESTABLrSHED 17 YEARS. jjABCH 25, ISQg] tRlje ^veshev mt^ ^mrtswom 189 Prince AlmonI;, p, Rec. 2:13i (Made as a four-year-old in fourth heat of a race.) Height, 16.1^ "Weight, 1160. Color, Mahogany Bay. Handsome, perfectly sound and gentle, and much faster than his record. TERMS FOR SEASON $30. OAKNUT — Record to high wheel sulky 2:241-2- Height, 16 hands. Weight, 1240 lbs. Color, Chestnut. -^. TEEMS FOE THE SEASON S25 -^ For pedigreea and further information address J. B. NIGHTINGALE, Cordelia, Solano, Cal. BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED' GEORGE WASHINGTON REC. 2:16 3-4. By Mambrino Chief Jr. 11,622, dam tlie Great broodmare Fanny Koae, by JEtliazi Allen 2903. This magnificent stallion standing 16.1 hands high, and weighing 1250 poanda, a race horse himself and a 6ire of speed, size and style, will mate the season ol 1899 at Craig's College Stables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo. Washington is the sire of Stella, 2:15i^, a mare Chat is expected to trot in 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2:26. Bat three of his get were ever trained. He is a handsome horse and sure foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $40. For particnlara address CHAS. JOHNSON, TVoodland, Cal. HAMBLETONiAN WILKES (No. 1679)- BREED TO A QREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. Sire of Phcebe Wilkes 2:08i^ Tommy Mc 2:11^^ New Era. 2:13 SalTllle 2:17K Rocker 2:113^ #Arline Wilkes 2:U\ii Aeroplane _ 2:1^ Grand George 2:18 J, F. Hansoo 2:19^2 And 19 others better than 2:^, aDd 5 prodnclng sons and 6 prodacingdaDghtera. I HAMBLhTONIAN WILKES, by GeorgeWilkes, 2:22. dam Mag Lock, by American Star; second dam Lady Irwin (grandam of Lamps. 2r21), by Hambletoniaa 10; third dam Daughter of Roe's Ab- daUah Chief. » SEASON OF 1899 $40. Usual return privilege; excellent pasturage and best of care taken Of mares, £1 per month, at Green Meadow Farm. Address R. I. MOORHEAD. . Green Meadow Farm, Santa Clara. Cal CAPTAIN JONES 29,666, Sired by McKINNEY, 3:11 1-4, Sire of Zombro, 2:U : Jennie Mc, 2:12; Yon Bet (3), 2:121^2: ilcZeas. 2:13: Sarvey Mc, 2:1414; Oseto, 2:14}^; Hazel Kinney, 2;12i2; Juliet, 2:Vd%, and others. First Dam— MIDDAY BELL, by G03SIPER. 2:14i^. sire ot Gazelle, 2:\VA: Miss Jessie. 2:14, and other s Second Dam— BRIAR BELL, by DOS' WILKES. 2:-2i%. sire ot Riverside. 2:12i<. and seven others. Third Dam— Bv MaMBRIKO PATCHES 5S, thr; ereatest broodmare sire in the world. Fonrth Dam— By ALMONT 33, sire ol ALTAMONT, the great Oregon sire. CARTA I N JON ES is a black stallion foaled in 1S95, stands 15.3 hands high, weighs 1,150 poanda, has perfect trotting action and promises to be McKinney's fastest son. Come and see the best foQT-year-old individaal ever se-r n in Oregon. CAPTAIN JONES willmake the season of 1899. commencing MARCH 1ST, at ZKVTN'GTON PAKK, ending JJTSE 15TH. 'TERMS, $25 SEASON- SIO payable at time of service and balance at end of season. JOHN PEXI>EB, Agent, ..... Station "B," Portland, Oregon A. C. JONES, Owner. BOODLE 2:12^ The Only Stallion with a Fast Record in California that haa sired a 2:10 performer. Sire of Ethel Downs, 2:10, Thompson, 2:14^, Val- entine (2), 2:30 and others. AS a ^ire no stalUon living or dead can make a better showing, consid- ering the number of his foals that have been trained. Boodle Possesses All the Qualifications desired in a staiUon. Some horses show early and extreme speed for an occasional heat, and are soon retired, owing to inherited weaimess. Different with the Bood- les—they come early and stay late. Boodles has traveled from East to West, and from West to East again, he has trotted year by year on everv track of note in California, and he is still ' in it." He will be ready again this year when the bell rings. Like his illustrious ancestors Gold- smith Maid, 2:14 and Lady Thome, 2:18^, he continues to train on, and on, and on. Send for pedigree. TERMS S50 for a few approved mares. G. K. HOSTETTER & CO., C. F. BUNCH, Manager. Owners. jSan Jose Race Track, THE THOROUGHBRED STALriON MONTANA WINNER OF THE CAKTEKATE HANDICAP AND THE SUBUR- BAN OF 1893. By Ban Fox udnver of the Hyde Park Stakes and Champion Stallion Stal:es and the be^ two- year-old of his year, dam Imp. Qiuen, by ScottUh Chief, sire of the dam of Common, winner of the Derby, St. Leger and 2000 Guineas in 1S91. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE PLACE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THREE MILES WEST OF CONEJO, AND FIFTEEN DUE SOUTH OF FRESNO ON ELM AVENUE. M O NTA N A i3 a handsome bay horse. He was foaled in 1S5-3. and stands aboat 16 hands hig and welgbs about UOO lbs. He is a model of perfect symmetry in conformation and shows his great breeding in every particular. He was bred by J. B. Haggin, and during his career on the tuif his win- nings amounted to 855.&30. His dam, imp. Qneen, was a good race mare by Scottish Chief who is con- sidered one of the greatest sires of broodmares in England who are prized so highly that it is very dlfficnlt to purchase them at any pric^. Montana Is one of the l>est bred tboroaghbreds on the Pacific Coast besides t)elne a great iodividoal, and anyone desiring to get race horses possessing gameness and speed cannot do letter than to breed to him. Terms $30 for the Season Feb. 15th to June 1st. Usual retarn privileges if the horse Is in the same hands. AH bills doe at time of service and most be paid betore removal ot mare. Send for tabulated pedigree. For particulars call or address MAECUS DAIY, Owner. OSCAK DUKE, Conejo, Cal. Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, m, CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Kandlett Stables. Near Race Track OAKLAND . - . . CAtlF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON S75. (With Csnal BeEnrn Pririlegesj. Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particnlara, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Peralta St., Oakland, Cal. McKINNEY, S: Sire of Zombro „ Jennj- Mac (3) Hazel Kinney YouBet (3) McZens Juliet D Harvey Mac Geo. W. McKinney Osito 11 1-4. _2:11 ...2:12 . 2:12;.| ..2:12>*! .. 2:13 ...2:131^ .. 2:1411 ...2:141? -2-14^ Mamie Riley _. Uabel McKinney.. ...2:16 ...2:17 Sir Credit Sola _.2:25 NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 1=4, dam Lida W., 2:18 1-4, by Nutwood, 2:18 34 Nutwood Wilkes 2216, Is the Sire ot Eace Rd 3:l6Sz. "WIio Is It (Champion three- year-old trotting gelding of th- world) 3: J. A. McKerron (3). J. A. McKerron (3) . Clandius (3) 2 Clandins (4) 2 Irrirgton Belle (2) ^2: Irvlngton Belle (3) Central Girl (4) TVlio Is She (4) 3; Fred TVilkes 3: TFitfces Direct (3) Tr 2 W. B.Bradbnry filly Tr_3 Georgia B. Trials 2 _2:l 2:1 4 1-4 2 1-4 6 1-2 3 1-3 4 1-4 8 1-2 2 1-2 25 36 1-2 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion who ever produced two three-year-olds in one season with records of 2:12 and 2:12 1-4 respect- ively. "Who Is It is the champion eelding of the world, and J. A. McKerron was the fastest three-year-old !d the East last year, and both are as fine-gaited trotteia as were ever seen on a track. NUTWOOD WILKES will mafee the season of 1899 at the NUTWOOD STOCK FAEM &om Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With asual return privileges. Good pasturage at S3 per mouth. Bills payable before removal of mare. Stocfe well cared for, but no responeibiiity assumed for accidents and escapes. For fanher particulars apply to, or address, MARTIN CARTER. Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvingt^in. Alameda Co., Cal. STAM B. 23,444 REG. 2:11 1-4 Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 times 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7,500 IN PURSES. Address all communications to STAM B. 23.444, 2;11 1-4, is by Stamboul, 2-07M (nre ifZi in the 2:30 listj. dam Belle Medium, 2:20. by Happy Medium fsire of Nancy Hanks. 2:04, and 92 others in the 2:30 list and of 55 producing sons and 49 producing dams), second dara by Almont Lightning (sire of the dams of King Priuceps. 2:15, and Zombro. 2:11) :ihird dam by ilambriuo Patchen; fourth dam by Mambrino Chief. STAM B. is one of the soundest and gamest race horses on the Coast and one of the best voung stallions standing for public service. Weight 1075 lbs., height 15 3. TViU make the Season at Agxicultnral Park. Sacramento. TERMS: U^ FOR THE SEASON. i Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- I tent men. Best of care taken ot mares but no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or escapes. All billspayable at time of aer- O vice and mast be settled before removal of mare. TUTTI,E BBO»., Bocklin, Cal. (Early Speed BREED FOR - Extreme Speed (Size and Style. DIABLO, 2:094, By Chas. Derby, sire of 3 in gilO, dam Bertha, by Alcantara, sire of 22 in 2:15. Diablo at 9 years of age is the sire of ] Hijo del Diablo .._ „ 2:1111, Diawood — 2:14U I Inferno _ „ _ 2 -.Xo ~ \ Didalion (trial) _2:13}- ' El Diablo (trial) 3:18 Verona (trial) _.3:21 All three-year-olds and nearly the entire number of Diablo's get that have been trained. Diablo Will Make the Season of 1899 at Pleasanton, Cal. TERMS $40 the Season. Good pasturage for mares. Care taken, but no responsibility assamed for accidents or escapes. Address, WSI. MUBBAY, Owner, Pleasanton, Cal. Breed For Extreme Speed. Steinway, 1808, Rec. 2:25!, (p-ate stamon) Chas. Derby 4907, Rec. 2:20, $100^^^^-- The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California Tfiat Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 189-4. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terms for young stallions and pas'.uraee on application. Address, OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa County, Cal 190 Driedliig. THB BOTTTBl TO SAN RAFAEL PETALUMA Santa Rosa. UkiaH And other beaatltal towns. THB BEST CAMPING GBOPIirDB OM THB OOAST. TioKBi Offictb— Corner New Montcomery »p Uarket streets, tmder Palace Hotel. Ghnxrax. OrriCB— Mutual Life Building, B. X. RVAH, GCD. Pa'i. A«l PATENTS Caveats, PensIons.Trade Marks, Deslgn.Patents, Copyrights, Etc., COREKSPONDBaSCB SOLlCTTEa) JOHN A. SAUL. Le Droit BMg.WnsblngtOD, SANTA FEROOTE The best railway SAN FRANCISCO to CHICAGO £very day Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars and Pallman Tourist Sleeping Care run on the following time : THE CALIFORNIA LIMITED leaves SUN- DAYS, TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS. Handsomest Train In the World. Double Drawing-room Sleeping Cars, Ovservatlon Car and a Dining Car :managed by Mr. Fred Harvey. Entire train lighted Xij Elecclclly Harvey'B Dining Booms serve superior meals at very reasonable rates. You -fvill be couifortable if you travel on the SANTE FE. San Francisco Ticket Office— 628 Market Street, Tele- phone Main 1531. Sunset Limited THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY'S MAGNIFICENT TRAIN BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW ORLEANS LEAVES SAN FRANGISGO, 10 p. m. Tues. and Sat. LOS ANGELES, 3 p. m. Wed. and Sun. Ye»i\buUd, Composite, Compartment^ Double Drawing-room, Sleeping and, Dining Gars, Elegantly fitted, A Royal Train Along a Royal Way Gocoanut Oil Cake. THE BEST FEED FOR STOCK, CHICKENS AND PIQS For sale in lota to suit by EL DORADO LINSEED OIL WORKS CO 208 CalifoTnla St., San FtbiicIbco, Cal. Pacific Coast Limited BETWEEN Los Angeles, St. Louis and Chicago Via EL PASO and Fort WORTH With through car connection for SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco 5:00 p. m. Mon. and Thur. Los Angeles 11:30 a. m. Tue. and FrI. irrives Chicago 4:00 p. m. Fri. and Mon . An Elegant Solid VestibuUd Train, with Equipment Simiiar to Sunset Limited. Grand Transcontinental Tours W.&P. PREPARED ROOFINQ One ply. Cheap. Three ply. First Class. For Barns, Stables, Poultry Housea, Etc. PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO. 113 New Montgomery St., S., F. Correspondence solicited. BLOOD POISON! Primary, Sef-ondary or Tertiary, no matter oi how long standing, cored for life under absolute guarantee in from 15 to 60 days. I have used this wonderiul remedy in my private practice tor over 20 years and have never failed. A patient once treated by me Is free from outbreaks forever. I use no Mer- cury or Poiash. I will pay S500 for any case that I fall to cure within 60 days. Write atbnce. DR. GRAHAM, Suite 1109. 114 Dearborn St., Cfalcaffo. III. Mabch 25, 1899] tRlje ^veeitev oixii ^inrtsmon* 191 THE BAYWOOD STUD ZVr.T^V:, (Property of John Pakbott, Esq-) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CLASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion IMP. HACKN EL GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes- WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. SERVICE FEE, $75 t Mares Proving Barren Retornab'e Next Peafon Free of Charge. ( Deductions Made for Two or More Mares. Further Parlicalars on Aopiication NOTE— Those contemplating to breed for the profitable Heavy Harness Market, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, to visit THE BAYWOOD STUD and examine the get of "GREEN'S RUFUS" out of Trotting-Bred Mares. Eor size, substance, symmetry of form and action they cannot be equalled in California. Visitors are always welcome. GREEN'S RUFUS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to WILLIAM RAYNER, Stud-groom. THE BAYWOOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp, Hercules. ThiB beautifal stallion stands 16.1 hands, on good stout legs. Has great body with .short back. Sloven years old. Has always been driven; has never raced. Speedy trotter, -with action. Kindest disposition. His color is a beautiful and fashionable SEAL BBOWN. NOTE— This horse is recommended as an excellent top-cross on common ordraught mares to pro- duce general-purpose horses. Or will produce heavy-weight Huntersand Cavalry Remounts out of appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20.00. MONTEREY AMIGO 31,706, Record 2:09 1-4, mSS?Sy^^ WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE LOS ANGELES TROTTING PARK. :descr:ption. MONTEREY AMIGO 2:09 1-4 stands 15 hands 3 in., weighs 1200 lbs., is a square trotter, and is admitted by all who have seen him to be the most complete stallion in every respect ever on the Pacific Coast. He has the style, size and bold action so much sought after by expert horsemen of the pres- ent time. In color he is a handsome chestnut with white ankles. He has the best of legs and feet, and is perfectly sound and without a blemish. TERMS. He will be allowed to serve 30 marea at $60 for the season ending June 1st when all bills must be paid. Or $50, for spot cash at time of service. I in- tend to take him through the Eastern circuit this year and confidently look forward to bringing back to California the stallion recoid of the world. Address all PEDIGREE. fStrathmore 403 I Sire of Santa Clans 3:17 1-3^ Elinor 2:11 f Sidney 3:19 3-4^ Sire of Monterey _..2:09}^ Lenna N (p) 2:05!^ Dr. Leek -.2:lliit Oddity 2:I0i£, Sldmont 2:W2 Gold Leaf 2:11^ Adonis 2:11?^ and 8 others in the 2:15 circle, and 26 in 2:20 and better Sire of William Penn.- 2:071^ Glaus Almout 2:1234 Claus Forrester 2:11J/^ and 12 olhera in 2:30 and 7SotherBin 2:1 _ i.t,ady Thorn Jr., by Mamhrino Dam of Navidad _ 2:22J^ Santa Clans 2:15 fVolanteer 55 Sire of Sweetness < St. Julian 2:11% Dam of and 33 others Sidney 2:1^ iLady Blerritt, by Edward Everett lattie Dam of Monterey :I;S§| Montaca _... communications to Com. Belmont 4340.... Sire of Dama of Monterey 2:09i^ Montana -2:16J4 Fellfare 2:10^11 lago 2:11 Galette 2:12^2 Dr. Spellman 2:13^ Sire of Carrie Bell 2:23 Meieor 2:17}4 Barona Dam of Hattie. dam of Monterey 2:091^ Montana 2:16}o p. f Belmont 64 j Sire ol .< Nutwood 2:18 and 57 others (.Miss Uratz, by Commodore {"Woodford Mambrlno 3:31 1-3 Kremlin _ 2:07J4 and 12 others |.I>augliteT of Norman 35 and mare by Gray Eagle J. W^ILLIAMS, University P. 0., Log Angeles. Cal. Breeders' Directory. VBRB.\ BCBNA JKB8EYg-Tbe best A. J. O C re^tered prize herd Is owned by HBNRY PLEKCE San Francisco. AnlmalB for sale. JER8EY8. H0L8TEIi\g A.\D DCKHAMg- Hofs, Poultry. WM. NILES & CO., Los Angeles. (3u, VETERINARY. 0ALL3 FKOM ALL PAKT8 OP THE COAST AND rSTEElOR PROMPTLY ATTENDED. Dr. G. W. Stimpson — M. O. C. V. S, — Modern Subgeey and Tkeatment of Racij Hobseh A Specialty. San Francisco Office: 510 Van Ness Ave. (Near Golden Gate Avenue) Tel. Jessie 1721. HOUES: 11 A. M . to 2p. M. Residence: 698 34th St., Oakland. Tel. Ked 3351. (Near San Pablo Avenue) HODES : 7 to 9 A. M. ; 6 to 7 P, M. Ira Barker Dalziel VETEEINARY DENTIST. OFFIOB ANT) BTABEiB : 605 Golden Gkte Avenue, San FnuiclBCo. OTFIOS HouBs: 7 to 8 K. m, and 4 to 6 p.i Tst. South 651. M. R. 0. V. 8., P. K V. M. 8. VETEBINABY 8UB6BON. Member ol the Royal College ol Veterinary Sur- geons, England; Fellow of the Edlabnrg Veterinary Medical Society; Gradoate of the New Veterinarr College, Edinburgh; Veterinary Surgeon to the 8. F. Fire Department; Live Siock Inspector tor New Zea- land and Australian Colonies at the port ot San Francisco; Professor of Equine Medicine, Veterinary Snrgery, Veterinary Department University of CaUiornia; Ei-Prealdent of the California State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Infirmary, Residence and OfBce. Sau Francisco Veterinary Hos- pital,11]7 Golden Gate Avenne, near Weljstec St.. Ban Francisco: Telephone West 128. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE 55-57-59-61 First Street, S. P. iOiTE Main 199. Business College, 24 Post St. SAN FRANCISCO The most popular school on the Coast, E. P. HEALD, President, C. S. HALEY, Setfy. Jia-Send for Circulars. YOU CAN GUP HAIR from Man or Beast. Just the thing to use for clipping fetlcclss, and around the ears or sores on your horse or any other animal, as well as keeping the children's hair neatly cut. A GOOD THING ON THE RANCH (Or about the stable or house.) FIRST-CLASS HAIR CLIPPER with extra springs, SENT POST PAID FOR $1.50 Or, Free with Two New Yearly Suhscriptiona to the Breeder and Sportsman. Address BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 22 1-2 Geary St., San Francisco, Cal. ) Patented Aagost 11th, 1896. lOEVICE COMPLETE - - - $5.00 I J, O'KANE, Agent, Dr. Mutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just the thins for a Road Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. ^^^Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address, G. E. HUTTON V. S., EI.I,ISTII.I,E, Illinois S6-3S Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. Come to the office of the Bbbeder and Sportsman, register your wants and place an advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with leas expense than by any other method. 'TO BUY OR SELL A HORSE, LBaraloMBMs! learaTaiimy! tarn Way! Because success is guaranteed from the start! Because the work is pleasant as well as profitable. A collection of birds is both beautiful and valuable. Birds, animals, fish, reptiles, etc., may be preserved with little trouble, as records of the day's chase. ., ?°J°L?'I'*'„™S° "'"' "Otnen can do nice work from the start, and can become expert in one week. Mounted birds find a ready saie; besides you can make money teacbing yonr Mends. Every scboo 1 should have a collection of native birds and animals. ^ oj j ■ T^\IDEK isn compound of wonderful embalming power. It is not necessary to skin birds o animals when using Taiider. Birds when mounted with Taxider become as hard as stone, and wlU las a thousand years undistnrbed by moth or time. No tools required except those that everyone has One box Taxider is enough to mount 30 birds the size of a quail, with full Instmctlons for mounting every, thing. Also instructions for tanning skins for rugs, etc. PriceSl. ^ SEE WHAT ONE MAN SAYS - Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 9, 1898— Me. F. L Ackley: I received the box of Tailder some time ago. II works 6ne. I have just finished mounting a beautiful swan. I have already a nice colleclion of birds, and a class of seven boys. It is really wonderful how II works. The very first bird I mounted was a success. Please find enclosed money order for one dozen boxes. Please rush, as I am In guile a hurry Thanking you for past favors, I remain truly youra, J. H. Flaxdees, Tacoma. Wash. I have letters like this from hundreds of people, and all are having success. Send for a box to-day. You can learn in one hour. Remember, success is guaran- teed from the start. Liberal discounts to agents. Tasider is manufactured by F. L. ACKLEY, Sioux City, Ia. U. S. A. C F. BUNCH, Supertendeat Veodome Stock Farm RACE TRACK San Jose. cal. Will Take a Few Outside Horses to Train on Reasonable Terms. The follDwinff named horses have received their records at the hands of Mr. Bonch. Viz.— Mnch Better 2:07>4 Ethel Downs 2:io Our Boy 2;12t< You Bet „2:12»^ Claadius 2;13>^ Iran Alto 2:l3»i Thompson m2:14J^ And many others better than 2:30. HllUdale 2:15 Jonn Bury 2:165:^ Dr. Frasse .2:18% Alviso 2:20 Lynnette 2:20 Laura R 2:21 Sulkies Built to Order! REPAIRED AND CONVERTED. Lined np to mn perfect when strapped to horse. DUE SPECIALTY — — "^^SULKIES TO RENT-*^ We BDT and sell Secondhand Sulkies. W. J. KENKET, Blkemsn, 581 Valsncia St., nsab 16th 193 Q^e ^veeitev tax^ ^txetmtttm* [Maech 25_ 1899 TELEPHONE: SOUTH 640 .JiNE Harness JAN t^NCISCO. J. O'EANE 58 Warren St., 26=28 Golden Q. Ave. , New York. San Francisco. HARNESS HORSE BOOTS LOW PRICES - LOW PRICES Send for Catalogue CLOTHING MEDICINES Our Track Harness and Horse Boots are The Best in the World. SUIKI . . . "QREAT POINTS." — • — Its Simplicity. Its Perfect Consteuction. Its Easy Eunninq. Its Light Weight. Its Great Strength. Its Beautiful Appearance. Its Great Amount of Room Its Comfortable Eidiwg. Its Handsome Finish Its Highest Grade. Its Low Price. No 20—1899 McMURRAY SULKY. The incrcaBing popnlarity of the "McMuKEAY" Sulky Ifl evidence that they nil the bill with turfmen. 33 yeara of conliuuons Buecess in theman- niactilre of Track Vehicles surely demonstrates the fact that we are the leaders in our line. 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N. ANDEOUS, Pres. RED BALL BRAND. Awarddd Gold Medal At CalirornlaState Pair 1893. Every horse owner who values his stock should constantly have a supply of It on haua It improves and keeps stock in the pink of con- dition. Manhattan Food Co. Ban Mateo. Cal. A6k your grocers or dealers for It San Francisco Agents: TILLMANN & OENDELL, Cor. Clay and Battery St Vol. XXXIV. No. 13. No. 22Ji GEARY STKEaST, SAN" FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, APRIL 1,1899. SPURTS, SKIPS AND SKIVES. [By the GEEEN 'UN.] San Jose has one o£ the best appointed fair grounds in California, and owing to the fact that the State has again resumed its custom of appropriating money for annual exhibits, this magnificent property is receiving more attention than for several years past. I took a trip down to the Garden City last Wednesday, and dur- ing the fifty-mile ride by the narrow guage road on the east side of the bay and a return by the broad guage on the west side, failed to see a grain field, pasture, orchard or vineyard that did not give the most glorious pros- pects for bounteous harvests, or an agriculturist or hor- ticulturist whose face was not broadened with the grin that always accompanies a feeling of confidence that prosperity is approaching, if not already here. I had heard that by going to San Joge I could see a four-year-old trotting-bred horse that was recently pur- chased on an order from Cleveland, Ohio, and for which $2500 in good gold coin was paid after one gentleman had offered !i;2000 and another $2200 for him. The day was cloudy and threatening, preventing the usual work- outs which take place at the San Jose track on Wednes- days, but the track looked in splendid condition, har- rowed a little too deep perhaps, but every hoof print being clearly defined and presenting that perfect im- print of the shoe which shows there has been no ''cupping" or slipping when the horse has passed over. The grounds looked almost deserted to me as I ap- proached the timers' stand, and glancing down toward the turn I saw a solitary horse approaching driven by a well known trainer. As the big seal brown trotter drew nearer I was struck with his handsome looks and easy, though proud way of goiDg,and thought to myself, here is one that should bring a good price on looks alone. After calling "how dy" to the driver, I asked: "What's that you have there, Mr. Van Bokkelen?" "This is Valentine Boodle," came the reply. It was the $2,500 horse. ' He's worth the money," was the mental conclusion reached without further considera- tion of the subject, and after seeing him jogged a mile and coming throughlthe stretch in 40 seconds easier than any big horse I ever saw, there was no doubt in my mind but the buyer got a bargain and twice the price would not be above the horse's value in the Eastern market. Valentine Boodle stands full 16 hands high and I should judge weighs close to 1200 pounds. He is one of the richest dark browns in color, and looks like his sire, Boodle, except there is more of that about him a horseman calls quality and which is hard to describe or explain. Drive him along a country lane to a farm wagon, on a race track hitched to a bike, through a metropolitan thoroughfare hooked to a buggy or carriage where there were but three people in sight or ten thous- and, and every eye would be focussed on his grand pro- portions and every neck would be craned to get a look as he passed. You have seen such horses, reader, but you don't see them every day. Valentine Boodle's dam was sired by Carr's Mambrino and the next dam was by Williamson's Belmont. Boodle was never mated with a half way decent looking mare but he got a good look, ing foal, and when mares lik this one are sent to him the result is not to be wondered at. As a two-year-old Val- entine Boodle trotted for a record at San Jose and made the mile in 2 :30 flat. Last year as a three-year-old lie worked a mile in 2 :21)'^ and quarters a little better than 34 seconds early in the season, but was not campaigned. Those qualified to know say that 2:12 should not stop him this year, as he goes along so easily and has so much of that "want-to-trot" in his veins that he will always be trying no matter how fast the gait. Mr. Van Bokkelen, who purchased him for Mr. H. K. Devereaux of Cleveland, Ohio, hasd iven him but a very few times, in fact I believe he said that "Wednesday morning was the first time he sat behind the horse. Van is not an enthusiast and has ridden in races with the royal ones on the eastern circuit, and therefore is not carried away with every horse that shows a little speed, but he believes this fellow will do in almost any company with proper training. ■ Standing at the drawgate, admiring the horse, we found Mr. T. S Montgomery, one of the owners of Boodle, 2 :123'£ Mr. Montgomery is not a race horse man, but he is a lover of a good horse, takes a pride in breeding them, and is an enthusiast over Boodle. Not without cause, however. * There are probably not over seventy-five of Boodle's get all told," was the (to me) surprising statement made by him, "and not over fifteen were ever harnessed to a sulky or a cart and asked to step." One year Boodle served but two mares, another year sis was the sum total booked to him, and but two or three of all that he has been mated with are standard. There was a prejudice against the horse as there was against the mighty Nutwood when he was in California. But like Nutwood, Boodlais not to be denied and has forced his way to the front. He has five in the list, one with a mark of 2:10, and all with size and good looks. Mr. Bunch was driving a green one on the track at the time. He is called Boodler and is Mr. Montgomery's buggy horse He is a five year-old seal brown gelding and has as perfect action as any trotter that ever wore har- ness He wears no boots or extra rigging, and with his handsome head and beautiful flowing tail presented a magnificent picture as he stepped through the stretch in ST^'n seconds. "Farmer" Bunch has quite a string at the track. Iran Alto, 2:13^, the handsome son of Palo Alto 2:08^, heads the list. I never saw him looking as well as he does now, and though not a large horse, he is one of the most perfect models of a trotter to my mind I ever looked at His bright bay coat has a copper sheen in spots and he is now as slick as the proverbial mole, and carrying just the right amount of flesh to look at his best. No cleaner set of legs ever supported a more perfectly turned body and. mark this prediction— he will be a 2:10 representative for the dead champion stallion and probably the first He will be ored to four of the Vendome Stock Farm's mares this season, but will do no other service in the stud. He will be cam- paigned on the California circuit. There is a two-year-old in the next stall by Iran Alto that has been named Vendome, and we all know that it is a rare good one (so considered by the owner) that usually bears the name of the farm. This fellow is growing to look "more like his dad every day," and Mr. Bunch said: ''There is a trotter. I expect to win the Kentucky Futurity with him next year. He is entered in that celebrated race and more than one trainer who has seen him work has advised me to take him back and start him in the two-year-old division this year, hut Mr. Rea thinks we had better stay home and help brace up the California circuit a little, and the colt will not go East until next year. Howie his dam bred? She is Linda Oaks, by Guy WMlkes, 2 :15)^; second dam Yad- rell, by Nutwood; third dam bv Budd Doble; fourth dam by John Nelson ; fifth dam by Williamson's Belmont." That's right up among the royal families and Ven- dome will have to be a very peculiar colt with such breeding, looks and action if he does not do everything that is expected of him. Iran Alto has another repre- sentative in the string that is well known on the Cali- fornia tracks. This is the little black Dr. Frasse, 2 :18^, which record he took as a three-year-old. He was taken sick last year and it was once thought he would not. recover, but he is now looking well again and has to have his grain rations shortened to prevent his getting as fat as a pig. He is a regular glutton for work and trots all the time. B. 0. Van Bokkelen has eight or nine horses in cliarge some of them recent purchases on orders from the East, and a few which he will take East and campaign. Among the latter are Ellert 2:19, full brother to Stam- boulette 2 :10>^. and capable of getting as low a record if he were a little more level headed, Almah 2 :2Q}.2 a racy looking brown mare that Mr. B. believes will eet a very low mark this year. She is good gaited and has shown speed of a high class. Almah is by Messenger Almont and her dam by Echo. Winella 2 :28i.2, by Altago, a good prospect for 1899, a brown gelding called Roderick by a son of Gen. Benton a three-year-old filly. Lady Freedom, full sister to Freedom the champion yearling are also in the string. I saw a four-year-old chestnut gelding by Boswell Jr., out of a mare by Boodle taking his work. He is a pacer and shows evidence of consid- erable speed. He is rather green yet, but is one of that kind that it will do to spend a little money on. A five- year-old mire by Hambletonian Wilkes, dam by Sultan ia a good looker and showing well for the little work she has had She is called Kate Coggswell, and is owned by Col. Moorhead. John Gordon has a select few which he is getting ready to show speed with this year. He has the well known pacer F. W., 2:10)^, by Dorsey's Nephew. He is in better shape than he ever was and if all right when he goes to the races will lower his mark some. F W. was a bang up second to Much Better when she paced in 2 :07i'^ at Santa Rosa last year, though in that heat he made a break just as they got the word and was almost a distance out before he got going Mr. Gordon told me he once drove this gelding a quarter in 283-2 seconds, with two breaks. Silver Arrow is the name of as handsome a young stallion I have seen for some time. He is Mr. Gordon's property and he thinks will he fast. He ought to be as he is good all over, then he is bred right— by Silver Bow out of Nutwood Weeks dam of Ethel Downs, 2:10. Nutwood Weeks is a great mare and a grandly bred one, being by Nutwood, out of a mare by Williamson's Belmont, nest dam by thorough- bred Duroc. Silver Arrow contracted that peculiar dis- ease which affected so many horses around San Jose last year, but looks now as though he had never been sick a day. A black gelding five vears old by C W. S,, out of an Admiral mare, completes Mr. Gordon's string. He is a fine roadster but ia just getting his first track work. Wm. Cecil has seven young colts and fillies at the San Jose track, six of them by Nutwood Wilkes, 2:16>.<, sire of Who Is It (3) 2:12, and John A. McKerron (3), 2:12,1'.^. A three-year-old, full brother to AVho Is She, 2:25, and a full brother to Georgie B (trial 2:28) of the same age are a couple that will add more fame to Nut- wood Stock Farm, but Cecil says he will win the Louis- ville Prize with T C, a yearling by Nutwood Wilkes, out of a mare by Director; second dam Lida W., 2:183-2 (the dam of Nutwood Wilkes and Direct Line); third dam Belle, by Geo M. Patchen Jr. This little fellow is one of the sweetest gaited yearlings that ever took his first lessons in harness. He has all the vim and exactly the gait that John A. McKerron has, but will be a stouter and more robust looking colt He is only a baby yet, but is a trotter right now. Cecil will have several three-year-olds by Nutwood Wilkes on the cir- cuit this year and says "they will all get into the list easily enough." I met Dr. Boucher at the track and looked at his great pacing mare Miss Logan, 2:0732. But all I saw in the Doctor's stables and the interesting remarks he made on the hopple and other questions will have to be re- served for next week— they will require a special article to do them justice. 194: ©Ij^ gr^^^Je^r m^ ^fvt^mm'u [Apbil I, 1899 Horse News From Ha-waii. Honolulu, H. L, March 16, 1S99. Editos Breeder and Sportsman: — I suppose that by this time the horaemea in California are celebrating the granting of appropriations for district fairs, and jou are all getting ready for a renewal of the good old times on the cir- cuit. I hope 60, at least. It has been rather dull down here, but things are beginning to assame a more business like air, and there will be more happenings in Island horee- dom from now on. We have had too much rain, so far, to get the track in any shape. We were flooded out ten days ago as a result of extra heavy rain in Manoa valley, above here. The track, etables and everything, in fact, were under two or three feet of water and everybody had to move out. But the water has receded and we are all comfortably located once more, and we hope permanently. Mike Costello, who is w--ll known to all the California horsemen, is here and ha? the Cunningham horses in charge, the star of the stable being Oar Boy, 2;12J, by Vernon Boy. He has been rechristened Weja Ka Sao, meaning red hot stuff or iron, and if looks go for anything be will uphold the name all right. Lady Winthrop is another in this string and will give a good account of herself in the green classes. The runners in Costello's charge are J. E , a winner here last season; Flamarette, a daughter of Flambeau, bred at Palo Alto, and another horse by Martenharst. They will all be heard from later on. Mr. Costello will have one or two others before the bell taps for the first race of the year. Jack Gibson has the pride of Honolulu in Irish Lassie, 2:16, by St. Patrick, dam Aurelia. She was the winner of the free-for-all last year at the meeting on July 4th, Directress, by Director, 2:17, is also in this string. She is expected to step away down in the 'teens this year. Gibson may have a runner or two also. Wm. McManus, who was with the Green Meadow Stock Farm of Santa Clara hst year, has a great prospect here by Alexander Button, and expects to have others in training soon. Mr. James Quinn, the owner and driver of Violin, another daughter of Alexander Button, has that speedy mare looking fit to go a race right now. She worked very close to 2:16 last season. She is a full sister to Vidette, 2:16, a winner io California. Charles David, who formerly handled Gold Medal, 2:14J; Geraldine, 2:163^, and Nevada, 2:24^, in California, has Tele- phone, 2:24 J, by George Dexter, and a green pacer recently arrived from the Coasfj the indications are good for some high'class racing here on Kamehameha Day (June 11th) and on the Fourth of July. John Morgan, formerly with O'Rourke in San Francisco, is here and doing well. He used to shoe Slamboul, 2:07^; Adonis, 2:11^; Yolo Maid, 2:12, and other good ones. There are a few match races brewing and if they come off will send you particulars. Yours truly, "Doc." Matinee Baoes on the Speedway. A very interesting meeting of the Golden Gate Park Driv- ing Association was held at 1200 Market street, last Tuesday evening, about forty members being present. The Associa- tion has decided to have races on the speedway in the park on the third Saturday in each month when the weather per- mits, the contest to be for trophies Mr. Frank O'Kane, the well known harness dealer of this city, has offered to the club a handsome cup valued at $75, which will be known as the Challenge Cup. The generous offer was accepted and the thanks of the club tendered Mr. O'Kane, who is an en- thusiastic member of the organization. A committee was appointed to draw up a set of ruJes and conditions governing the contests for this cup, and there is no doubt but the initial one will be a red letter event in the history of the Associa- tion. Weather and track permitting, there will be three races of half mile heats held to-day on the speed track. For these contests entries were made at the meeting Tuesday night and were as follows: FIRST RACE. MattieB Mr. Anzerais Kine Cadenza Mr. Danlap Butcher Boy Mr. Cuicello Correct Mr. Hottna Prince C Mr. Carley SECOND RACE. Ethel H Mr. Richardson Sweet Peas Dr. Miller Alfred H Mr. J. Hammerton little Mr. Parks THIRD RACE. Havlland Mr. Ohlandt Localeer „ „ Mr. stewarc Falrmount Priuca Mr. W. Hammerton Vala Alta Dr. Kleiser Sir Abbott Mr. Piordan There is no need of running up against the provoking disappointment of having races declared off in which you have entered. Make epgagemente with associations like the Emoire City Trotting Club, of New York, where no rights are reserved, where the conditions are "three to enter, two to to start," and where everything that is fair and liberal and bo'd and progressive goes. Read on another page of this r 'er the list of royal purses for the New York meeting, tu wriich entries close ne^t Monday, April 3d, A Promising Stable. Out on Page street, near Golden Gate Park, the well known trainer Joe Cuicello has under his care a very prom- ising string of trotters and pacers. A correspondent who took a look at them the other day sends us the following ac- count of what he saw : "The first one looked at was Manila, a two-year-old filly by Sable Wilkes (3) 2:18, out of Tabbie iiosenbaum, by the mighty Nutwood 600. A coal black in color, she Is a beauty and has the dibposition of a kitten. Her action is pure and bold, no dwelling, and when extended is, what we call a line trotter. She is all right. Let the other fellow look out for her. In the next stall to her was Puerto Eico, a three-year-old dark bay gelding, also by Sable Wilkes, out of a daughter of Steinway. Glancing at him cursDrilv one would pass him by as a common place looking colt; but look him over again walk around him and his good points come into view. There is nothing grand nor lofty about him but he has speed and tons of it. And that, after all, is what, we are breeding and looking for. His speed is in good hands and improv- ing with every lesson. Next wfcs the -genial Mr- Newman's Botcher' Boy, 2:17^, with his silken chestnut coat, white legs and .blazing star and snip, the intelligent eye, the small sensitive ear, all familiar to me. He is by Secretary, son of the black whirl- wind, Director, 2:17. His dam is Fanny Wilson, by old Gen- eral McClellan. Joe intends him for special target practice and is going to aim him at a much lower mark than he now has. The moment that I looked at the one next led out, a stoutly built, large, brown gelding, I know he was a Director. Couldn't possibly be mistaken. But he wasn't! Unnamed though he be, he has a pedigree, and is by that other black whirlwind of the same family. Direct, 2:18|, or 2:05J, as you please. This sou of his is a trotter, a three-year-old geldine good to look at and yet better to see in motion, and beUer still, to leave alone. He is not of the kind to "tackle pro miscuous." Somehow, I think he will beat them all. He is out of a Nutwood dam. Mabel Leigh^ Mr. Fred Klein's filly, I also recognized, as I saw her in her very first race last year, steady as a rock* taking her lesson as a veteran. There is good stud in this daughter of Dexter Prince Jr. and Adeline Patti, dam of Margaret Worth, 2:15, and the wee Mirago, who as a baby colt brought $750 in New York. All the requisites are hers' Speed, endurance, gameness and intelligence. What more do you want, Mr. Klein? Keep on asking her and — you know the rest. All self-conscious of her good looks, with coquettish Trilby walk, as it were, Miss Bessie Bankin, 2:16|-, now came out and snified the fresh morning air, A perfect beauty and with her it is more than skin deep. A brown in color, with all the "earmarks" of a first-class race horse about her; she is the daughter of [the only Altamout 3600, 2:26J to wagon, and out of a daughter of Black Pilot, a lineal descendant of the Morgan family. Mr. Cuicello has great hopes in her. *'When far from home," said Joe, "and broke, this mare will win the 'Get-away Stakes' for me." And I think she will. Mattie Menlo, two-year-old, trial 2.30. was led out last but is not least — no — not by eighty yards, and that is a dis- tance. She is a bay mare, seven years old and by Menlo, 2:21^, son of Nutwood 600, and her dam, San Mateo Belle, dam also of Venita Wilkes, 2:15, and Menlo Belle, 2:30, by Speculation 928. Her first, second and third dams are all in the great broodmare list. Since her two-year-old form this mare has roamed the pastures of the San Mateo Stock Farm and is as sound as a bullet. She has a yearling filly by Oro Wilkes, 2:11, that is being broken to ba ready for next year as a two-year-old. If there is anything appertaining to a race horse in Mattie Menlo, which we believe there is, Joe will get it out of her, rest assured. E. Wm. Obloff, * Matching Pairs. The sale of Wert and B. C. at public auction for the hand- some price of $9,500 has provoked a lot of discussion relative to the profit there is in matching pairs properly and so in- creasing the intrinsic value of the two horses put together. Sold separately, Wert and B. C. would not together have brought one-half of the price obtained for them as a pair. Suppose that Wert had been sold in St. Louis and B. C. in Chicago, what would each horse have brought? The facts in this case are plain enough, for the horees were not driven together very long. At the Kansas City Horse Show, Wert won the Midland Hotel prize, first money being $500; but he was beaten by Santallna in the show when appointments counted; and when shown with his mate, Mary B., Sybil and Charley G. beat them, Ella Belmont and mate coming third* Just prior to or during the showing of pairs, in which Wert and Mary E. had to be content with the'red rosette, Mary B- ?truck herself, and it was between the Kansas City Horse Show, about the middle of September, and, the St. Louis Horse Show, somewhat later in October, that Wert and B. C. were put together. They won as a pair at the last named show, and after being driven together from, say the beginning of October to the third week in February, they sold for $9,600. Both of these trotting geldings have trotting rec- ords of 2:15^; v^hat would they have brought, say even after Wert had won at Kansas City in the greatest class of Ameri- can roadsters ever drawn out, and Mary B. bad not struck herself at Kansas City and had been put together for the St. Louis show? Suppose Mary B. had not struck herself at Kansas City and had been continued as Wert's mate, what would B. C. and Wert have brought if exposed for sale at auction separately, one in one market, the other in some distant market? Various estimates have been placed on the individual values of these two geldings, but few aflfect to be- lieve that even with all Wert's success in the show ring as a single road horse, the price would have mounted far beyond one-third of that which they brought as a pair. It is therefore eesy to see that there is a fortune awaiting the man who has a natural aptitude for putting horses — fast trotters — together in pairs. Not every two horses that loot alike and have the same height, color and weight will make a matched pair. Indeed, a properly matched pair of horses not only look alike, are colored alike, dispositioned alike, gaited alike, but are in many other ways alike. Often it seems as though two really well matched horses think alike. They seem to know why they are driven together, and it is because so much is exacted of the horses used in double har- ness that there are so very few really high-class pairs. It is not even an easy matter to find a pair of horses that are out- wardly well matched even when standing still, the best proof of which perhaps is, that almost from time immemorial the fanciest of fancy prices have been on offer with no sort of balance ever struck between the supply and demand. It is with carriage horses just as it is with fast horses. It is quite as hard to match a first-class pair of heavy harness horses as it is to match a pair of fast trotters for use on the road, indeed, it may really be easier to match the trotters, for when at speed and going very fast, a certain latitude must be allowed them, whereas a carriage pair is on diess parade at all times and the slightest difierence in action or manners is a bad defect. Nor will it do for two horses to match up well when first brought out of the stable — they must match equally well when going back into the stable after a drive. If one of the two is much gamer or physically much more enduring than the other, he will have his head up and his action will be bold and high even when he is a little tired, whereas the other one will hang his head and drat; his feet, spoiling the appearance of the team altogether. Much more might be said on this score, indeed a book might be written on the matching of horses; but these few facts will go to show how very hard it is to get a really finely matched pair of horses and how expensive a business it is when followed as it should be. The man who succeeds in placing on the market pairs of horses that are matched in fact as well as in name, deserves to receive high prices for them, indeed he must receive high prices if he is to remain in the business. Still, there is a sufficiently wide margin of profit in it to warrant good judges of horses spending their time and money in the business. — The Horseman- Notes From Vallejo. Owing to the fact that the Navy Yard at Mare Island is now employing a very large force of workmen, the little city of Vallejo is one of the busiest places in the State and every- thing looks prosperous in the vicinity. The race track property there, which some time ago fell into the hands of the holders of a mortgage on the same, is to be redeemed by some of the former stockholders in the concern, a new organization having been formed to redeem iU It is pro- posed to have ihe entire amount necessary to redeem the property subscribed and thus enable the new organization to secure the place entirely free from debt. The track is an excellent one for training, there is ample stable room and everything convenient for holding a first-class fair and race meeting. Jos. Smith is about the only trainer there at present, but as stall rent is ofiered free and the only tax on the trainers is their pro rata of the sum required monthly to keep the track in order, several of our San Francisco trainers have already signified their intention of taking their horses there, as there is no track here on which to work them. Mr. Smith has six or seven which be is getting ready for the summer cam- paign. Among them is the chestnut mare Dollican, 2:15^, by Mambrino Chief Jr. She has not been asked to go any fast quarters as yet, but Mr. Smith confidently believes she will be able to knock enough seconds off her mark to put her in the 2:10 list this year. He has a two-year-old by McKinney, 2:11^, out of Daisy F., by McDonald Chief, that is one of the best youngsters in California. Daisy S. is the dam of two with records better than 2:30 and this fellow will be in the 2:20 list sure by the time he is three years old and it need not surprise anyone if he gets into ttie 2:10 list by that time. The mare has been sent back to McKinney this year. A three-year-old by George Washington out of a mare by Dexter Prince is showing lots of speed and will get a low mark barring accidents. Gafi Topsail is looking well and it is hoped will have a beter streak of luck than he did last season. Mr. Smith has three or four young Geo. Washing- tons that are grand lookers and fast, which he will probably campaign. Everyone of the produce of this horse that has been trained has shown speed, and with opportunities be will have a big list of performers very goon. The Vallejo people are all anxious for a good fair to be held this year, and with a little extra efiort a splendid meeting can be given in this one of the most prosperous of California towns. ( April 1, 1899] iRije ^veebev cm& ^oxt&nnxru 195 A DAY AT THE "HOME OP GRINSTEAD." Rancho del Santa Anita, Oal. I'll bet a thousand dollurs that colt is only two yeara old. He ran and won unchallenged at Jerome Park, and Sheeps- head Bay, and now at this late day you queetion hia eligi- bility 1 Do you think I've traveled three thouaand miles with a ringer?" The scene was in front of the judges' stand on the old Pimlico track hack in the early eightiea, and the speaker was the center of an excited crowd gathered there. He waa a thin, apare man, with grizzled hair and strongly marked features, wearing a broad brimmed sombrero and clad in black broadcloth. He looked what he waa— a typical Cali- fornian, Hia dark eyes were glowing and his face, flushed and angry, was tamed upward to the judges' stand where the president of the club, the late Jameoted Gov. Oden Bowie, stood calmly regarding the excited crowd below. His impassive face changed not a whit as he coldly replied ; "We are not concerned with what was done at other tracks, sir. \'our horse has been protested as beiDg over two years old. We must hend that protest, and have ordered a veterinary to examine him. Do you decline to allow it?" Quick as a flash snapped back the answer: "Decline! Ceriainly not — bat before it is made I have a thousand; yes," and bis voice rose to an an^ry snarl, "I've twenty thousand dollars right here,'" louchiog hia breast pocket, "to bet thai he ia not over age." "It is not a betting point with db," was the Governor's icy reply, as with a wave of his hand towards the colt stand- ing by he continued, "Doctor, take the horse, if you please." The veterinary stepped to the colt's head, his practised hands reached to his muzzle; with a quick, dextrous side twist his .jaws were forced ajar; one careful scrutinizing look followed, and releasing the colt's head he turned to the stand saying : "He is all right. Governor ; only two years old." The colt was Gano, by Grinstead, and his irate owner was E. J. Baldwin, better known as " Lucky" Baldwin, of the Pacific Slope. I might add that the high-headed brown went to the post a warm favorite and wjn the race in ques- tion quite handily. I had seen the great little mare Mollie McCarthy win the Garden City Club at Chicago three years previous, when the pride of Kentucky, J. A. Grinstead's mare, Janet, waa beaten, and I had aeen the "black jacket with red Maltese cross and cap" first past the post in many races between times, but it was not until the episode just mentioned oc- curred that I had m^ first view of the owner, "Lucky" Baldwin, who since then has made as much turf history as any one man in America. I had heard time and again of the heanties of Santa Anita, but fate had seemingly deferred my seeing them for myself during my former visits to the coast. As I had at one time or another vieited every other notable breeding establishment in the coantry, I made a special efiorC this time to complete the round, and after a few days, enjoyment of lovely Los Angeles I started one beaatifal morning and drove to the famous farm, some eighteen miles away. Santa Anita proper covers an enormous stretch rf ground, some 50,000 acres in extent. The thoroughbred division of the ranch comprises about 1000 acres, and one way and an- other there are about 250 head of thoroughbreds enclosed therein. The main stable is a large roomy white structure, somewhat T-shaped, with broad overhanging extension roof on front and aides. In the center and directly over the door- way are the four tails of Santa Anita's dead and gone celeb- rities, forming a Pacha's standard. The long sweeping flag of Camera in the center, flanked on either side by the black baonera of Grlnatead and Mollie McCarthy, while below hanga the silver plume of the gallant grey Galindo, that had so many times fluttered home in the faces of his opponents. Mr. L. Tucker has charge of the department, and it speaks volumes for his skill and ability that he has been on the ranch for eighteen years, although he is, comparatively speaking, a young man. He has traveled at intervals with the racing division all over the continent, but his work at the home farm is always nearest his heart and he is always glad to return to Santa Anita, which, he says, la "quite good enough for him." A few words slated my errand, and were met with the most cheerful acquiescence : "I'll show you the Emperor first," he said, as the groom led out a smooth-turned, massive-quartered bay, whose claret- colored coat fairly shimmered in the sunlight as he stepped proudly by. He is a beautiful horse, as his picture shows, and seems quite conscious of it. As Mr. Tucker expressed it: "The handsome rascal is quite stuck on himself." Hia legs are clean and free from blemish, and show no signs of the hard drilling he underwent both as a two and three-year-old. He was one of the best, if not quite the best of his year, but hia get ao far, although winners appear among them, have not shown the high-clasa one would nat- urally expect from such a race horae aa the Emperor proved himself to be. "Here's old Gano," was the announcement aa a high- headed brown was led into view, bearing his burden of nine- teen years as jauntily as a two-year-old. The marks of his turf campaign are plainly visible in a bowed and cross-fired tendon and an enlarged hock. They are only eyesores, it is true, but I always regret their presence on a good horse, tell- ing ao plainly aa they do of the many heart-breaking gallops — the giving way of overtasked nature and the too often un- availing attempts to delay the inevitable breakdofrn and the enforced retirement. Old Gano has proved a worthy auccesaor to his dead sire, the great Grinstead, and has aent many a winner to uphold the name of Santa Anita. Joe Harvey's stout old mare Wheel of Fortune, Argentina, the gallant gay Galindo and Pescador being probably the largeat winners. Gano is at a great nisadvantage in being a private stallion, and conse- quently limited to his owner's mares, thereby depriving him of a chance for an outside winning "nick," and also from the fact that most of his colts are only raced on the coast, where the purses are small and the valuable stakes few and far be* tween. Yet in spite of these drawbacks his get have placed over $10*', 000 to the credit of the "old horse," as he is aflec- tionately called. "Now I'll show you a horse you've often seen in the East," said Mr. Tucker, and turning to the gioom he ordered: "Bring out Jimmy Hicks." A beautiful brown horse appeared, plunging and rearing in sheer exuberance of spirits, probably scenting a possible chance for a breakaway and an unrestrained gallop. He looked familiar to me; yet the name "Jimmy Hicks" was a poser, and Mr. Tucker, with a laugh, added; "Oh, you've seen him not so long ago. That's Santiago. The boy that rubs him calls him 'Jimmy Hicks,' and we've all fallen into the habit." Santiago is a beautifully turned horse, very blooilike in his outlines, and has both power and symmetry, together with that most undefinable something called "qualiiy," so hard to describle definitely, and yet so apparent in some horses. He filled my eye more than any stallion at Santa Anita, and it will be another "breeding mystery" tf his get fail to distinguish themselves. His first crop of two-year- olds start this year, and I shall await their debut with great interest. "This is our pet, Amigo, a Prince Charlie atallion out of Mission Belle," said Mr, Tucker, aa a golden chestnut was led before us. "He is doing very well, indeed; his colts are earning brackets all along the coast. I only wish they could have a chance at some of your big Eastern stakes. For his chances he has done better than any horse here." Amigo is a ratber plain looking horse of fairly good size, but notbing like such a giant as his sire, "The Prince of the English T. Y. C," who was one of the very largest thoroug- breds I ever saw. Amigo, however, is a living illustration of the old adage, "Handsome is as baodsome does." Key el Santa Anita was next on view, and he has developed into a rather coarse-looking borse, especially around his head and forehand. He has many races to his credit, including an American Derby (that Mr. Keene can doubtless recall), but he was a most inconsistent performer, his almost phe- nomenal speed and staying ability being often nullified by his erratic temper. Mr, Baldwin has mated him with a few of his mares, however, and perhaps judicious selection may overcome this defect. "Here is an old-timer we just keep for old acquaintance sake," continued Mr. Tucker, as a short-iegged, sway-backed chestnut appeared. "This is Verano; his uaefulneas is past, but Mr. Baldwin is very much attached to the old fellow, and will neither sell nor give him away, Now come xrp on the hill and have a look at old Los Angelea. Often as you have seen her, you will hardly recognize her now." And leading the way up the alight hill, past the yearling stable, I followed him into a large paddock tenanted by about a dozen mares. They were gathered in a group and stood quietly dozing and blinking with that intensely preoccupied air most stud matrons acquire with age. O^ to the right, near the center of the field, a solitary chestnut mare stood aloof from the rest, and did not seem inclined to commingle with her asso- ciates. "There's the old girl," said Mr. Tucker, pointing to the unsociable matron, "You'd never have known her, I'll bet." He would have won. I could scarcely realize that the dumpy, rough-coated, short.legeed, sleepy little mare was identical with the wasp waisted, fine-drawn, high-strung rac- ing macbine that I had so often seen bearing the "black and red" banner to victory. Los Angeles was certainly one of the very best mares that ever faced a flag in this or any other country. She was pur- chased as a yearling by Mr. Baldwin for $3,500, and right well did she repay the outlay by winning over $100,000 be- fore an accident compelled her retirement. For five years she raced on almost every prominent track in the country, on the Coast, in the Northwest, extreme East and in Ken- tucky. She captured stake after stake, against all ages on all kinds of tracks, carrying all sorts of weights and at all dis- tances. I can recall her Saratoga Cup, two miles, and Monmouth Champion, one mile and a half, and as she also won the Congress Hall Stakes, three-quarter-mile heats, for three successive years, she was, indeed, like the great Ison- omy, "above ordinances." Like most of the Glenelgs, she trained very light, and it took a lot of work to fit her, but she seemed made of steel and whalebone. So impreEsed was the late Leiand Stanford with her great merit that he offered $10,000 for her, to be de- livered after her racing days were over, but her owner only laughed and said"he would like to breed her himself." Her career in the stud, like many other great race mares, has not, so far, been the success that her great record seemed to foreshadow. Miss Woodford has been but a moderate producer. Firenzi, Wanda, Modesty and Dew Drop, al- though great race mares, are, so far, comparative failures. But remembering that old Thora, the champion cup mare of her day, was "more than seven" when she threw Yorkville Belle and Dobbins, Los Angeles may yet show us a colt as high class as herself. She is heavily in foal to Key el Santa Anita, and the result will be watched with the most lively interest. "There, you ought to remember that mare," continued Mr. Tucker, pointing to a handsome bay with four white ankles. "That's Misa Ford." Kemember her? I should rather aay I did ! as a sight of her recalled vividly the American Derby I saw a dozen years ago when she was beaten a scant head by the rank outsider C. H. Todd. She would have won beyond all doubt, but little West, who rode her, delayed his run home too long, looking around for Isaac Murphy to come up with ;the great lumbering brother to Lucky B., Goliah, who was never a factor in the race. Mies Ford waa a high class two-year-old, but her produce so far have been only mediocre. Crossing the road to the opposite paddock, Mr. Tucker pointed to a heavy- boned, rather coarse-looking bay show- ing her age most unmistakably, saying, "This is old Sister Anne, dam of Volanle. She is twenty-nine years old, and I guess is nearly due to pass away. We have a whole lot like her here, and we just keep them well as long as they last for old times' sake and what Ibey have done; but very few mares anywhere ever had such a colt as Volante." Volante was indeed a superb race horse, and among bis many rich stakes has an American Derby to bis credit. Mr. Baldwin seemed to have an especial lien on the Derby, as be has bred and owned tbree winners, Volante, Silver Cloud and Key el Santa Anita, and only miesed by a scant head from landing a fourth with Miss Ford; he also ran second with Santiago, The late Albert Cooper, who trained Volante, waa very proud of that "leetle fat boss," as be called him. The colt was a perfect glutton for work and "filled up" very fast when granted the slightest indulgence, but work him as he would, and "Black Albert" waa anything but a gentle trainer he always kept atout, rotund and plump-looking. I first aaw him at Saratoga when he was a two-yearold, and Albert grew eloquent chanting bis praises. "Jes' look at him fair, boss," he said, turning him broadside on first, and then front and rear. "You don't cffen aeen a boss so rouo* and putty dat hab been sent down the line as often as be has. He is nachelly a leetle fat hog. I'se jes done honed him down fo' keeps to-day, as de boss am gwioe to ship him down below dis ebenin' to run in dat big stake down yander. I can't jes call de name oh it (it was the Junior Champion), and dat chestnut mar' ob Mis' Lurrillard'e (Wanda) am gwine to take a heap of doin'; but dar he atan's hollering for his grub, andif be don't get it soon he done gone kick de whole stall down." Wanda did "take a heap ob doin' " that day, and the best tbe Santa Anita trio could do was to finish in succession close behind ihe white faced Mortemer mare and Goano. Vol- ante, like Los Angeles, covered a wide field in his racing career, the Haggin champion, Tyrant, a mile and a half for $5,000 a side, half-forfeit. Originally it was a sporting match pure and simple, but it resolved itself into a great game of bluff between the rival Californians. Tyrant de- veloped a weakness in his leg, aud was expected to break down the first stiS gallop he took. Volante was bog fat and nowhere near a race, but both principals stood their hands out until almost the last minute before the time limit to make stakes and weigh out. "Lucky" Baldwin, who could make as stiff a bluff as the next man, suddenly sent Volante on tbe track with Isaac Murpby wearing the colora, and ordering him to warm the colt up, started for the secretary's office as if to poet his stake. That settled it. The bluff waa not called. The Copper magnet threw up his bands and paid forfeit, and to-day "Lucky" Baldwin's rugged face will wreath in smiles when the episode is recalled when he made his racing rival take water." Volante waa sold for the stud and sent to Kentucky, where he died last year. Old Albert Cooper, who trained him, Isaac Murphy and young West, who rode him, have all passed away into the silent land. Old Grinstead, his mighty sire, slumbers beneath the flowers at Santa Anita, full of years and rich with bonors, and the old mare who bore him is left all alone, waiting for the end. " Like a rose in tbe wilderness left on its stalk To show where a garden had been." " See that mare over by the watering trough?" said Mr- Tucker, pointing to a smooth-turned bay. " That's Cleo- patra. She won twice with odds of 100 to 1 against her, and next to her is her mate Esperanza. They both used to be worked together, but 'Cleo' was never in it for fun, but with the colors up it was quite tbe reverse. " Now, we will have a look at our yearlingp. We have forty odd; about half are colts. This is the colt pasture," he continued, as we entered a great, roomy field with the rich pasturage growing ankle high, although it was early Feb- ruary. The yearlings are of mixed breeding. Gano, Amigo, Santiago, Honduraa and The Emperor have about an equal number of their get. They were wonderfully forward and growthy to an Eastern eye. It ia like singing an old song, or re- threshing old straw for me to attempt a detailed de- scription of the two-score I saw, and lack of space would also prevett it. One, however, ia worth individual mention. My attention waa specially attracted to a level-made, racy- looking bay colt, hardly on so large a scale as some of his mates, but looking the "gentleman" all over. He was rest- less and active as a fox terrier. Asking who he was, Mr. Tucker replied with a laugh, " Oh, that's *Tin Cup Johnny;* every one notices him." The colt is by Gano, and has quite a history. He was foaled nearly a month ahead of bis time, and was such a weak, puny little mite, and yet ao handsome withal, that Mr. Tucker's heart quite warmed towards him and he de- termintd to trv and raise him by hand. For some days the result was very doubtful. Mr. Tucker used to take him on his lap like a sick puppy, and feed him bis dam's milk out of a tin cup, hence his name. He would gorge his little stomach to repletion and fall ^ast asleep, only to crave for more upon awakening. This continued for over a month, when be grew strong enough to stand alone, and thence- forward hie growth was unusually rapid. He now, barring hia size, aa far aa looks go, will compare with any of his mates; has beautiful action, and in their playing gallops in- variably leads his field. If "Tin Cup Johnny" ever faces a flag I shall be very much interested in his career, A Derby winner has been carried in a wheelbarrow before to- dav, and who can foresee what the future has in store for the firstling of the year at Santa Anita. Bearing still towards the right the returning road leads directly through the old Mission of San Gabriel, one of the oldest on Ibe Coast. The little settlement ia very small, scarcely a score of little, dwarfed, one-story adobe dwellings in all. The old mission walls, once so white, are time- stained and yellow with age and are slowly crumbling to decay, showing here and (here tbe dark umber-colored adobe underneath. The old bells still bang in the ragged and weather-cracked belfry, corroded and rusted by over a cen- tury's exposure to tbe elements, while ihe hands that waved the perfumed censor or called the faithful few to prayer with the soft music of The Angeloe are lying over atilt hearta in God'a Acre close by the rose-laden walls, Tbe evening air waa aoft and drowsy. Not a white face could be seen along the only street in the settlement. Here and there a btray Mexican lounged lazily against a doorway, while by the mission gate an old native woman, whose seamed and multi-wrinkled face might tell of almost any number of yeara, squatted in the bright sunlight and placidly rolled the ever present cigarette. By her side a couple of half naked chil- dren, broQzi-skinned and robust, rolled and played in tbe deep duat of the roadway. Nothing looked civilized, save the occasional small sign in English hanging on a door post or lying against a gateway. Everything was unchanged and just as it had always been ''before tbe Gringo came." Leav- ing tbe mission the road passes through a long stretch of rolling country all under cultivation, but almost uninhabited. The fields, rich-colored with the green of the coming harvest, but scarcely a tree or bouse to be seen except at long inter- vals. A sharp turn through a notch in the foolbillsand breasting a small rise in the road, (he city lay below mp, its white walls showing sharp through the heavy foliage, tbeir dark red roofs intensified by a rosy flood of light from such a "Turneresque" sunset as I have never seen elsewhere — while in my face came a breath of soft salt air wafted across from Santa Monica Bay, and my journey ended where it had begun, in the ever beautiful "City of the Angela." Henby Stcll, 196 ,5 to 1. tblrd; Mtrry Bov, Uov. Sheehan, Joe Cotton, Oahu, Nltbau. Unlveisity. Picnic. Time, 1:16. Four furlongs. Sellintr, Tw -year.olda- Morbid, lij (Spencer). 3 to 5. won; Loch Katrlna, 110 ( Hennes'^ey), 8 to I, second; Big Horn, Hi6 (Rul7.). -10 to I, third ; Almendral, Gusto, Prestome, Fannie Mills, Flush o( Gold, Jennie Klley. Time, 0:&1. Futurity course. Selling. Three year-olds and upward— Stamina, 112 (J Reiff), i! to 1, won; Mooianus, 102 (Devin), 6 lo 1. secind; Good Hope. 97 (McNlchols), 3 t't 1, third; Sir Urlan, Genua, Ringmaster, Madroae, Ach, Distinction. Time, 1:1-1. One and one-slxteeoth miles. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward- Imp- rious, loi (Jonet). 10 to 1. won; Wynmtng. 106 (Spencer), 9 lo 2, 8«fCond; Casiake. 99 iRelffj, 8 lo 1, third; Robert Bonner, Obsidian, The Fritter. Time. l:i9H. Six furlongs, Selling, Four-year- olds and upward— Rusbln, IOg (Spencer), 8 to 5, won; Widow Jones. n0(Jonps).0 to 1, second; Espir- ando, 110 (Hennessey), 7 lo I, third; fSweei William, Glen Anne, Don Gara. Sokoabeo, February, Sevoy, Major Hooker, Catastrophe, Sienior. Time, 1:17M- SATURDAY, MARCH 25. Peven lurlongs, Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Adam Andrew, 113 (Ruiz), H to2, won; Cardwell. 113 i Jones) 7 to 1, s cond; Rerilage. 90 (Gray),S lo 1, tblrd; -chnliz, Cu.lonial Dame, Durward, BIIhs Rucker, Cberrystone. Time, l-MU- ^^ tm Six furlong, Selllnir, Three- year-olds and upward— Morlnga, 104 {RuizkS lo5, second; Stromo, 93 (Devloi. 8 to 1, seco d; Benamela. 107 (Sppucer). even, third; Aluminum, Pat Murphy, Itueno, Ballverao. Time, 1:18'^. SIxandaha'f lurlongs, Thrpe-year-oldh—nualala, 112 (PIcgott). 9 too won;-Jomhre, 107 (Spencer), 4 to 1, secou'l; Humidity, 102 (Devlo), even, Peier Weber, Alboja, Eirl Isllngion. Tim*-, hJo.'i. Onp and a quarter miles. All a«es. The Barns Handicap— Fleur de Lis' 116 (Spencer), 9 to 2, won; Satauma, 117 iJmiesi, 13 t')2. second ; Whal- er-Lou, 121 ( Hennesspyi, 7 to 2, tblrd; Morlr;el. Napamax. Joe tlllmao, Topmast, Sardonic, Tempo. Llmewater, Eddie Jones, BoDlnanle, Plan, EsplODage, La Goleta. Time. 2:l2'4, Seven furlongs, Selling, Four-year-olds and upwards— Roadrnnner, 113 (Spencer), 9 to 2, won; Moclalisi. 107 (Jenkins), 10 to 1. second; Febiuary, 93 (Coburu), 10 to I, second; Una Colora-o, Dick Beban Einstein, Stan Powers, Malnbar, Billy McCl' akey. Time, 1 :33, tuturlty Course, Selling, Tbree-year-olds and upward- Montgomery 111 (Piggotl).4 lo 5, won; Pat Morrlsaep. 109 (Spencer), 5 to 1, second; Rubicon, 115 (Hennesseyi, 2 to 1, third; Rio t hlco. Time, 1:13. MONDAY, MARCH 27. Five furlongs. Selling. Three-year-olds and upward— Juva, 105 (Jonen) 5 to I, won; Frohman, 105 (J. Daly), 9 to 2, second; Alicia, 103 (Powell), 5 to 1, third: Sidelong, Merry Boy, Midas, New Moon, Yaruba. Mam- stay. Time, 1:02. One mile. Selling, Maiden ibree-vear-oIds-Glengaber, IH (E. Jones) 5 to2, won; Paliucus, 114 (McNicbols). 10 to l. second; Master Lee, 111 (Thoroe). 2 to 1. third; Bly, Gold Baron, Purnlah, Alhaja, Bid Kc, Gold Garter. Time, l:-!)'^ Four lurlongs, Two-year-olds- Eat hop, 113 f Plggott). 9 to 5, won ■ Baa- seda, 107 (Thorpe), even, aecond : Flamora, 110 (Mackllr). 15 tol. third; Burdoc, R«chel C. Halapa, Moana, Halifax, Ruby Blazes, tlorentla, Yoloeo. Time, 0:-!9!^. Six lurlongs, Selling. Three-year-olds-Horton, 110 (Thorop), 9 to 10, woo; Salnily. 100(J. Daly), 501O I, second: Ballsla, 106 (Rolz). 30 to 1, third; Los Medanris. Rey Hooker, Jerry Hunt, Sweet Cakes, Cbarmanle. Magdalenas. Time. Iriej^. One and a slxlee th mllen. Selling, Thrpe-yearolds and upward- Cromwell, 112 CMacklln), even, won; Lrp. Mistral, 113 (Plegot ), 6 to 5, second: Truxlllo. 112 tThorpe). 15 lo i, third; Wing, Byioo Cross. Time, 1 :48J3. Six furlongs. Selling, Three-rear olds and upward— Hlgblau'l Ball, 105 (Holmes 1, 12 to 1, won; Etta H.. 110 ) Hennessey), 5 to 2, second; Sly, 105 (Thorpe), 7 lo l, third; Jim Brownell, P. A. Flnnegan, Jinks. Gold Fin, Tom L'alvert. Time, lilh^4. TUESDAY, MARCH 28. 12 Fnturlty course. Selling, Four-year-olds snd upward— Horaljo, 1 (Pigeotl) 11 to 5, won: February. 106 (Coburn) 20 to 1, eecond: Soclallet, 10.1 (JenBlns).30 to I, third; Montallade.Don Gara, El Salado,E3pirando, Ricardo, Polente, Sevoy, Roadrnnner. Time, 1 :12!4. Six furlongs. Selling, Tnree-year-olds-Juva. no I Jonesl, 9 to 10, won; Yaruba, 112 (PIggott).8 to 1, second; Napian, K8, (Thorpe). 20 to 1, Iblrd; Rainier, Ft-stoso. Sidelong, Judge Wofford, Guatemoc, Royal Fan, An- chored. Time. 1:16. Four lurlongs, s^wo-ypar-oIds-Loch Fatrlne. 115 (Hennessey), 7 to 2, won; Tar Hill, 113 (Macklln).20 to 1. second; Galene, 109 ( ihorpe),13io 1, third; Mountibank. Gll'saudo, Icedrop, Champion Rose, Big Horn. Time, 0:oO(i). Six furlongs, Tbree-year-olds and upward— St. Callatloe, 103 (Mills) I I to 5, won : Abuse, 128 (Piggotl>. 9 lo 5, second ; Ollnlhus, lU (Sblelifi), 10 to 1, third : Sombre Time. liUii- One mile and one-sin te-otb. Three-ye^r-olds and upward— Topnoast. 106 (Tho.pe),13 to o.won; Dr. Sheppard. 112 (Plggott), 4 lo 5, second; Pat Morrisaey, 101 (Relfl), 7 to 1, third; Key del Tierra, Dare II , Tempo. Time, l:^7,'^. One mile and an eighth. Selling, Tbree-vear-olds and upward— Wheel of Fortune, lOS (Thorpei, 9 to 20. won; Ulm. 95 (Gray^, U to2,secoud; Prince Blazes, 105 (Jones). 6 to 1, third: Earl Cochran, Hilly McCloakey, Stan Powers, Rosemald, None Such, Morana. Time, 1:56^. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29. Five furlongs. Selling, Maiden tbree-year-olds- Racebud, 108 (Tborpe), 3tol,wnn; Somis, 109 (Ruiz), 4 to 1, spcond; Ed Lanlgan, U4 (Plgeott), 7tol. third; Earl Islington, Gin Sling, Florence Fink. Limatus, Peach Blossom, Sylvan Lass, Cleodora, Crutch, Noma, Gold Garter. Dicky Bird, OraCopa, Gold Baron. Time, 1:03. Three and a half furlongs. Selling. Maiden two-year-olds- Silvertall. 115 (Macklin), lOto 1, won; Solace, 110 (■ horpe), 5 to 2. seconds; Rachel n, 110 (Daly). 10 to l,tbirJ; Garbo, Slsquoc, Pidalla, Florentla, Rose of HUo. Time, 0:44. One and a sixteenth miles, Selling. Three-year-olds-Faversham, 106 (Ruiz).5 to 1, won; Aonowan, 108 (Jenkins), 6 lo l,SGCODd: Romany, 103 vMcNichiiis), 10 to 1. third; Peter Weber, Naplan, Gllberto, The Wooer, Glengabei, Dunpraise. Time, 1:51M. Three and a half surlongs, Selliner, Maiden two-vear-olds- Aiary's Gar- ter, 115 (Piegott), even. won; Eamboulia, 118 (Hennessey). 8 to 5. second; Tanobe, 116 (1. Powell). 10 to 1, third: Fannie BUIls.Tom Sharkey, Yoloeo, La Amiga, Flush of Gold, Halifax. Time, fi:43;:i- SIt furlongs, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Tony LIcaIzi, 95 (ReifT.o to l,won; Moringa, lou (Devln). 5 tj 2, second; Peixotto,98 (Gray), 7 to 5. third ; Midlight. Time, ]:15;4. Seven furlongs, Selling, Three-year-olds- Crossmollna. 95 (Weber). 2^i to 1,woq; Limewaier, 106 (Holmes). I6 to 5, second: Oraibee, 107 (ReifT). 100 to 1, ihird; Lavator, Jennie Keid, Casdale, Stromo, Ocorona, Whaleback, Time, l:09>4. THURSDAY, MARCH 30. Futurity Course. Selling, Pour-year- olds and upward— Gov. Sheehan, III (Narvaez). 40 to 1, won; Polish, 111 (Frawley), 8 lo 1, second; Road- warmer, 109 (Thorpe), 6 to 5. third: Nraeias, Sierra Blanco, Melkarlh, The Last.Greyhurst. ^ iibau, Polaskl, BlL^s Rucker. Jeriiderio, Defender, Schnitz. Henry C , Seven V« Time, l:12!4. Futurity Courj^e, Selling. Four-year-olds and upward- Sly. 118 (Bull- man), 9 to 2, won; February, 109 (Thorpe), 9 to 2. second; Harry Tho- burn, 113 ( Ruiz) 7 to 1, third ; Heigh Ho, Eamsin, Socialist. Jfm Brownell. Montallade, Biogma.ster. Alicia, Midas. Rusklo. Time, 1:12^. One mile a d a sixleentb. Selling, Three-\ ear-olds and upward— Rob't Bonner, 1103 (Reifl), 6 to 1. won; The Fretter, 93 'McNichols>, 7 to 1, secmd, Castake, 102 (Jones). 5 to 1. third; Vincitor, Tom Calvert, Saintly, Crossmollna, Benamela, Watossa, Magnus, McPryor. Sir Urlan. Time. 1;48'2. Four and a half furlongs, Two-year-olds— Kltiy Kelly, 112 (Relff), 3 to 1, won; Loch K«trioe, 111 (Hennessy), 3 to 1. second; Damood, 115 (Thorpe), U to 10. La Amiga. !Time, 0:.565i. One and an eighth miies. Selling, ^h re e-y ear-olds and upward- David Tennv. 110 (Thorpe), even, won; Qlorlnel, 105 (Jones), 3 to 2. second; Mistieton, 102 (McNicbols), 5 to I, third. lime. 1:551^ One mile. Ihree-year-olcs and upward. Free handicap— Rcsormonde, 103 l.Bullman).7 to 2. won; Recrea Ion. 87 (J. Reift), 5 lo 1, second: Olln- thus, 104 (E. Jones), 9 to 2. toird: Topmast, Hohenzollern. Fronman. Time, l:41,"a. VETBEINARY DEPATRMBNT. COJJDUCTBD BY WM. F. EGAN, M. R. C.V.C. F. E. V. M. S. Subscribers to this paper can have advicR through these coluusns In all cases of sick or Injured horses or cattle by sending a plain description of the case. Applicants will send the.r name and address that Ibey may be Identified. F. H, L. — My Glly is some better, she nrinates more than she did and is better of her etidness the last day or two. I cannot get her to eat the powders. She won't eat tbem in neither wet nor dry mash. I forgot to tell yoa that she has been bothered a great deal with diirrhoea ever eioce last fall. Answer— For the scouring, don't give her a drink after feeding. Don't give her a driok when going for a drive or on the road. Don't feed wheat or barley hay. The powders mav be given rolled in tissue paper, as a ball or capsole, if necessary. You may diecontinue tbem for the present if she appears to be well, and should she need them again tbey may be re* peated. "PEGAMOID" WHOaT The Great EUROPEAN WINNER, Seven Years on the Circuit and Never Lost a Heat. LEATHER AND PAINTS For all Uses and Users Send for Pamphlet. WESTERN AQENCIES CO, Chronicle Ballding, ; 198 ©ty^ gr^^ir^' mib ^s»:t»tntm* [Aprtl 1, : THE BURNS HANDICAP. The $10,000 Stake and the Mare That Won It on Saturday at Oakland. Flenr de Lib, the handsome and popular daughter of imp, Maxim, won the richpst stake of the California racirg season last Saturday at Oakland. There were fifteen starters in the great race, which was the fourth event on the card, and of the five or six thousand people who were present at least half had come oat on purpose to witness this battle for ten thousand American dollars. When the horses were sent to the post the grand stand was crowded with those who desired to view the race and as the fifteen horses filled by and then cantered to the head of the stretch all were on their feet watching for the start. To give fifteen horses an even break is uo easy task.but Mr. Fer- guson was equal to the occasion. Owing to the fact that the heavy rains had left the track a sea of mud a day or two previDus, it was wonderful how it had dried out. True it was very heavy and was drier in some spots than others, but the talk that there was a beaten path clear around the ring is absurd to anyone who examined it even in the moat cur- sory manner. The outside of the track was better than the pole, and that was all the diScrence. When lined up for the word all the jockeys seemed intent on getting an outside position, but after one break away Mr. Ferguson got them off to a beautiful start. Morinel, Satsuma, Limewater and What-er-Lon were the first to get going, but in a few strides the old bald face of last year's winner showed in front, with the brown head of Fleur de Lis alongside it. Passing the stand in 25 seconds the mare had her head in front of 8at- sama, and the pair were two lengths in front cf Eddie Jones who led What-er-Lou by a head and the rest beginning to string out. The pace was a little slower to the half which was reached in 51J seconds, and here Sitauma was two lengths in the lead, Speocsr having taken Fleur de Lis back to fifth posi- tion but in striking distance. What-er-Lou was in secoDd place, Napamai third and Eddie Jones fourth. Bounding the turn Satsuma retained the lead, but Whal- er Lou and Fleur de Lis were crowding him and it was plain that the gallant old horse would have to bring all his speed and coarage into use if he maintained the lead to the wire. CominE down the stretch he struck several of those dark spots which denoted heavy going, but be hung on like a ball dog and would not permit a nose to get in front of him until within a hundred yards of the goal Jones in an attempt to draw his whip slacked the right rein and the old bald-faced hero swerved to the left. It was just enough to allow Spencer, who was hand riding and nursing Fleur de Lis in the mjst perfect manner to get one more spurt out of his mount and land her at the wire a nose in front of Satsuma. What-er-Lou was third, a good third at that, being but a half length behind Satsuma, but be was beaten and finished just where he should have — the third best horse in the race. Fleur de Lis ran a game and splendid race, but the son of Macduff, with a little belter handling, would in all probil- ity have beaten her just a litile. There were claims that What-er-Lou was bumped into when Satsuma swerved but those who had the best opportunity to see the incident and were not biased by the icifiuence of a bit of pastboard pur- chased from one of the bookmakers, say that the slight de- viation from a straight lun made by the horse only inter- fered with his own chances of winning. The time, 2:12|, was remarkably good considering the condition of the track. The fifteen horses finished in the following order: Fleur de Lis, Satsuma, What er-Lou, Morinel, Napamax, Joe Ull- man, Topmast, Sardonic, Tempo, Limewater, Eddie Jones, Kosinante, Plan, Espionage, La Goleta. Fleur de Lis is a handsome brown mare by imp. Maxim, oat of Fleurette, a full sister to the once great race mare Firenzi. She is owned by Jos. Terry, of Sacramento, and was trained by Ab Slemler, who has the mare leased. She la five years old. She was a good mare in her four-year-old form, beating the well known horse Buck Massie that year a mile in 1:40^. Mr. Stemler will take her East this year and, barring an accident or sicknes", will start her in the Suburban handicap, in which she is entered. Fleurette is a full sister to the peerless Fireoze, winner of 47 races and $116,157, and has produced Flurry, Silver II. and Col. Dan. Florida, the second dam, also threw Key West, a two- year old stake winner, Flatbush and St. Augustine. Florence, the third dam, is another celebrated stud matron, having given us the mighty Hindoo, in addition to the win- ners MoUie Walton, Kanawha (whose first foal is a winner), and Lilly R , the last named in turn having produced the winners Reine d'Or (dam of Queen d'Or), Alchemist, Chaos, winner of the Coney Island Futurity, etc., Sherifi O'Neill and Rubicon. Imp. Weatherwitch, the fourth dam, threw Mollie Cad (dam of Nimblefoot, Mijar Pickett, Burt, Walter A., Dolly Cad ^nd Vallisea), Waterwitch (dam of Cardinal McCloskey, Ursaline Nun and Lottery). Fonso (winner of the Kentucky Derby, etc.) and Fonwitch, dam of Chapman, Grace Ely .i- Chimes, a frequent two-year*old winner in 1890, a win- ')> - of five races in 1891, of eight races in 1892, and the same number in 1893. Ursuline Nun, Waterwitch's daugh- ter, threw Kingdom, while Dolly Cad produced Tenny Jr.. and Little Cad. The fifth dam, a daughter of Irish Birdcatcher, threw the stake winners Wetherden (a full sister to imp. Weather- witch), and Bombay, in addition to the frequent winners Madras, Frost and Weatherby. A tabulation of Fleurette's pedigree follows: FLEUR DE LI3. br. m. 1894. ^ f H < > g P fi R Ci o ° g: a o o S. o !ra c £. f o K H < 3 ta •i. 5 S I S S >^ ? B S no (D 3 ffi » p W r Cd tri Z a= CO 1-3 C !^ S SO "n 2 1 Q ©•< P CDS umiUr- Sixth dam, Colocmth, by Physician 7th dam by Selim 8th dam. Maiden by Sir Peter 9th dam by Phenomenon 10th dam, Matron, by FJorizel llth dam. Maiden, by Matchem 12Lb dam by Squirt 13th dam. Lot's dam, by Mogul 14th dam. Camilla, by Bay Bolton 15th dam. Old Lady, by PuIIen'a Chestnut Arabian 16th dam by Rockwood 17th dam by Bustler. The Palace Hotel Stake. Handicapper Brooks has fixed the following weights in the Palace Hotel Stake, to be run to-day at Oakland, and it is evident that he believes Fleur de Lis had a comparatively easy time of it last Saturday when she won the Burns Handi- cap. He probably watched that race closer than anybody however, and knew what he was doing when he gave the mare top weight in the race to be run to-day. The weigote assigned are as foLllows: Fleur de Lis 124, Satsuma, 121, What-er-Lou, 121, 'Ostler Joe 115, Ruinart 115, Adolph Spreckeh 113, Topmast 112^ Paul Griggs 112, Divid Tenny 110, Cromwell 110, Kamiro 110, Grady 108, Key del Tierra 108, La Goleta 108, Morellito 108, Napamax 108, San Venado 107, Formero 106, First Tenor 106, Wheel of Fortune 104, Eddie Jones 102, Tempo 100, Olinthus 100, Rosinants 100, Storm King 100, Bernar- diilo 100, Colonel Wheeler 100, Tom Cromwell 98, Onr Johnny 98, Morinel 98. Rosormonde 98, Gauntlet 94, Maud Ferguson 94, Miss Marion 93, Espionage 91, Casdale 90, Hu- midity 90, Rainier 89, St. Appolinaris 88, Tenebrae 87, Rapido 87, Baby King 85, Eventide 85, Recreation 85, Froh- man 82} Fleming 80, Boardman 80, Rosebeau 80. Racing Dates. San Francisco and Oakland Until May 16 New Orleans Until April 4 Little Rock, Arkansas March 30-April 5 Washington, D. C. (Beanings) April 3-15 Memphis, Tenn „ _ April 8-29 Newport, Ky April 8-May 19 Aqueduct, N. Y April 17-May 4 Louisville, Ky „ May 4-20 Westchester, N. Y May 6-25 Toronto, Can May 20-27 Latonia _ May 23-June 24 Gravfcsend, N. Y. „ May 27-June 15 Hamilton, Can May 30-June 4 Montreal, Can _ June 8-24 Sheepshead Bay, N. Y June 17-July 4 Fort Erie, Can „ June 28-July 19 Brighton Beach, N. Y July 6-Angust 5 Windsor, Can July 22-AugQst 12 Saratoga, N. Y July 26-Angast 25 Highland Park, Detroit August 14-26 Sheepshead Bay, N. Y' August 26-September 9 Gravesend, N. Y September 12-30 Westchester. N. Y October 2-21 Aqueduct, N. Y October 23-Novfember 7 Washington, D. C. (Bennings) November 11-30 PAOIFIO COAST JOOKEY OLUB. Racing Will be Held Next "Week over the Oakland Race Track. The sixth winter meeting of the Pacific Ooast Jockey Club, beginning April 3d, will be run over the Oakland track, that being according to an agreement entered into between the two associations several years ago, said agreement being to the efiect that in case of legal troubles on either side the other track was at the service of the parly in tiouble. Monday, therefore, the Pacific Coast Jockey Club officials will take charge of the Oakland track for two weeks and run off the program that has been scheduled at logleslde. This is a praiseworthy action on the part of the Ingleside manage- ment, as it shows that they have no idea of repudiating their contracts, bat that on the contrary they mean to keep forth with the horsemen as far as it lies in their power. The stake events of the opening week are the Androns Stakes for two-year-olds at four and a half furlongs, to be ran on Wednesday next, and the Ingleside Stakes, a handicap for three-year-olds and upward at four miles, to be run the Saturday following. The first-named event closed with 34 entries, and the pick of the bunch on public form as shown this far are Lomond, Prestome, Sardine, Golden Rule, Loch Katrine, Bathos and Fannie Mills. There are lots of others on breeding, however, that have at least an outside chance, and some one of these may upset all calculations. In the Ingleside stakes no less than twenty-six are eligible to start, bat just how many of these will go to the post depend largely upon the work of the handicapper, as weight is bound to tell to a very great extent in a race of this distance. Among those who would seem to have a chance in case the weights were carefully adjusted one might select The Bachelor, who established a new world's record for the same distance in the Thornton Stakes, run over the same track on Washington's Birthday; David Tenny, who finished second in the same race: What-er-Lou, who ran second in the Burns Handicap; Buckwa, who is the record-holder at two miles and a qaai* ter; 'Ostler Joe, who has shown on more than one occasion that be has speed to burn; Lady Hurst, who, lightweighted, might make trouble; Vincitor, a son of Brutus that is bred to go the roate, and several others. As the aympathies of the race-going public are now with the Ingleside manage- ment large crowds should attend their coming meeting. Raolngr in Santiago. Santiago de Cuba, March 17. — The second meeting of the Santiago Jockey Club, which took place to-day, was a greater success in every way than the first meeting. Seventy horses and mules started in the varioas events, and the ani- mals showed the efiPects of preparatory training. There were nine races. The riders in most of the events for horses were officers. The entire American colony and Cubans to the number of 5,000 were present. Thejadges were Colonel Beacom and Sergeant Major Barbour. In the fifth race the prize was the General Woods' Cup, which was won by Dolly, ridden by Lieutenant Normoyle of the Fifth regulars. The prizes were subscribed by merchants of the city. Racing is taking the place of hull and cock fighting among the Cubans here. ♦^ Facts and Flarures. The Pacific Coast Jockey Club has prepared the following for publication : Now that the Board of Supervisors have taken snch radical measures in regard to the suppression of racing at the Ingle- side track, and have sacceeded in closing a track that is admittedly the finest in the country, some facts and figares regarding the same may be of interest to the San Francisco public The Ingleside track was first opened to the public in March, 1S95, and since that time it has distributed in this city alone the enormous sum of $1,736,176.92 as follows: Keal Estate and Improvements S494 050 67 Salaries - 165,301 93 Stakes and Purees 886,860 75 Meeting Espenses 123.000 00 Advertising 36.544 44 TB.-s.es ■ 12.384 93 Gifts to Charity Institutions 7,97b 00 Improving Balboa Boulevard 4.593 26 lusorance 4.005 95 Total 81,736,176 92 FoEESTViLLE. Conn., Feb. 2, 1899. Mr. W, F. TouDg. Dear Sir: — Having used yonr Absor- blne for an ulcerated tooth, I find that it relieves the pain in a very short time. Yours truly, J. H, Waeneb. CURBS, SPLINTS, SPAVINS, WINDPUFFS. — and all enlargements, absolutely removed by — QUINN'S Ointment. It has the unqualified etulorsement 0/ our lead- ing horsemen and veterinarians. Me. C. E. Dint.HABT, Cashier Stale Banl; Slayton, Minn., says: "One bottle cured a very bad case of blood spavin on a mare for which I have since been offered $800. I would not be without it if it cost $5.00 a bottle." We hare A, idreds of such tenlimonials. Price SI. 50 per PackaaeT Smaller size 50 cents. Aekyoor Drnppist for it. If he does not keep it we will send prepait receipt of price. Address W. K. EDDY & CO., IVhltehall, K. ^wwpwnww^ffnww^ff^^^nffm^wffwwf^wwnffwffn^wfw^wwrtnnnffffwfffl i APBIL 1, 1899] fS^e ^veeitev (m& ^pnvt^txiaxu 199 Saddle Notes It is reported that Barney Schreiber paid $1,200 for Jinker ^ W. B. Jennings has secured pecood call on Bdllman for the season aroand New York. Tommy Butleb has signed with Burns d- Waterhonse and been reatored to all track privilege?. He will go East with their stable and shonld make a reputation for himself, as he is an excellent jockey. He is a lightweight and has had years of experience in the saddle. W. B. Jennings two-year-old filly The Convert by St. Saiionr — La Belle Saivt;. died at Ingleside last week. Ds. RowELL presented Eddie Jones with a diamond ring to show his appreciation of tbe ride he gave Satanma in the Barns Handicap. Good jockeys are getting very scarce as the racing season progresses. A majority of the good jockeys have gone East, and tbe stable boys are now getting a chance to wear colors. Jockey Tabal has signed to ride this season for Messrs. Eastin & Larabie. It is said that Taral's weight is now about 140 pounds and he will have some trouble to reduce to stake weights. Burns & Watebhouse have purchased Dr. Sheppard from Fred Foster. The horse has been a good winner and very consistent runner and is a valuable addition to any stable of racers. Secbetabt Gkeen of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club an- nounces that the California Derby, which was to have run at Ingleside on March 18th, will be decided over the Oakland track on Saturday, April 15th. It is reported from Covington, Ky., that J. B. Respess has sold to a New York party, whose name is not disclosed, the bay colt Judge Tarvin 3, bv imp. Lord Hartington, dam Eorie. Price said to be $6,000. On the Napa Stock Farm of A. B. Spreckels the famous mare Geraldine, by Grinstead, has a handsome che.-tout colt at foot by 8l. Carlo, and the imported Australian mare Candid has a bay filly by the same sire. Joce:ey 3odp Perkins will not be seen in the saddle this year. He has grown too heavy to ride. He has not made up his mind as to his future, but wi!l probably assist his brothers in the training of a string of horses. Messes, H. C. & R. M. Beattie, Woodlawn Farm, Rich- mond, Va,, have sold to Hon. W. C. Whitney the bay mare Fiorrie, foaled 1893, by Hanover, dam Marguerite, by imp. Eclipse, in foal to Blitzen. Terms private. Little Shields, the boy who rode Topmast in the Burns Handicap, came in for considerable recommendation for the ride he gave tbe horse, though be failed to get him inside the money. Mr. Shields was unable to secure tbe services of one of tbe good jockeys, and put up bis son at the last moment rather than to scrutch the horse. He gave the boy special instrnclions as to how ride the horse, which the little fellow carried out to the letter, keeping his head like a veteran. IbvikgDiggs, of Woodland, was among those who saw tbe Burns Handicap run at Oakland last Saturday, and like all the farmers was wearing a broad smile over tbe splendid prospecls for big grain crops this year. Mr. Diggs has to regret, however, that his grand old broodmare Lilly Wright, dam of Diggs, Sutton, Arbaces, Olinthus and Diomed is not in foal. She was sent to Milpitas last year and mated with Brutus, but it is now certain that she will not have a foal this spring. This is tbe first time tbe mare has missed. Mr. Diggs say he will take no further chances with her by ship- ping her away from home to be bred, but will again breed ner to Red Iron this year, by whom all her colts have been sired. Amons the prominent stables that have been kept on Long Island since the season of 1898 closed is the one owned by M. F. Dwyer. His string has been kept moving on the I Ocean Parkway, and such cracks as Greatland, Kingdon, Rotterdam and Satin Slipper are in splendid shape to take fast work. Those owned by Richard Croker are doing well, his imported three- year-old Little Saint being b good pros- pect for the important stakes in which he is engaged. Green B. Morris has a promising lot, especially Lanky Bob, his selection for the Brooklyn Handicap At Sheepshead Bay the preparations for the improvements in the surroundings of that picturesque coarse are actively in progress. The old board fence is to be replaced by an iron one, and a park is to be laid out leading to the grand stand that will be thrown open to pedestrians and carriages, except on race days. New stables are to be bnilt, the one for the Belmont horses, which will have twenty-two stalls, being well under way. At Brighton Beach the track has not yet been pot in shape and the horses kept there are still getting their exercise on tbe Parkway. As the season opens April 27th at Aqueduct, there is much interest regarding the weights for the Carter Handicap, which are to be read? next Monday. Among the entries that are likely to declare in after Handicapper Vos- borgh makes his report are Don de Oro, Swiftmas, Kin- nikinic. King Barleycorn, Trillo, George Boyd, Autumn, L'Alouette, Sanders, Federal, Box, Greatland, Handpress and Warrenton. For the June meeting at Sheepshead Bay stakes have been opened, entries to which close April 4th. John Madden'B Big Deal. The sore on Hanover's ankle, which developed into gan- grene, and which caused the putting to death of the great Btallion, was caused by his pawing in the stall. As it was on the leg which had been nerved it would not heal Hanover's body is now bnried on the lawn in front of the residence at McGrathiana and a plain marble slab will be erected over it, bearing the inscription: " Hanover, foaled 1884, died March 23, 1899. First in war; first in peace." W. D. Randall says there will be considerable raciog in Montana next season. ''The big circuit won't ruu,'^ said he **bat there will be a dozen associations which will conduct racing. Horsemen will be able to race two or three days every week." Secbetabt Hoopee announces that declarations in the Latonia Derby, Himyar and Oaks for 1599 are doe April 12tfa. Tbe declaration fee in the Derby is $30, In the Him- yar and Oaks $20 each. All wishing to declare oat must do so by April lat. It is now a settled fact that Mr. Green will not Bell the race track properly at Lexington to tbe syndicate of horse- men represented by Mr. Howard McCorkle, and he will be- gin work within a few days to divide the property into "town lots." The club house and ten acres will be used as a road hotise and public city park, so it is said. Further particalars of the big purchase of thoroughbreds made recently by John Madden, of Hamburg Stock Farm, near Leisington, Kentucky, are to hand in tbe last issue of the American Stock Farm. From it we learn that tbe sale is tbe biggest of its kind that has transpired in Louisville since Madden sold the great Hamburg to Billy Lakeland two years ago. The Louisville end of the deal was engineered by Col. Lom Simons. While the terms of the sale are pri- vate, it can be stated that a large amount of money changed hands. The imported mare Maori cost Col. Douglas $10,000 and he admitted after the ?ale that he had made a profit on her. She is in foal to the great Hanover, the foal being due May 6th. The produce, if breeding counts for anything, should be a wonder. She never threw anything but a stake winner, and is tbe fastest mare ever bred to Hanover. Col. Douglas bought the mare from Nick Fin Z5r for $10,000 when the Finzsr estate was sold several years ago. The sale of the yearlings closes out all the Eothen stock at Eotben Farm which is owned by Col. Douglas and Billy Bailey. The great stallion died about eight months ago, and now not one of his get is to be foand at the farm. In the bunch which Madden got were six colts and four fillies, tb? last of the Eothen get. One of these yearlings — Eori — is out cf Maori. He is a full brother to Ethelbert, who was sold recently in New York to Mr. Joiner for $11,500. This is a handsome bay colt, well developad, tall and rangy. The youngsters Mr. Madden secured are as follows ; Eolala, ch f, oat of Alala H.; Favoroette, br c out of Bassinette; Herbric, ch f out of Cambric; Elocryst, ch c out of Crystal; Eofright, b f out of Fright; Laurel Young, out of Laurel; Eomis, ch c o'it of Misimer; Marothen, ch f out of Mark K.; Eover, b c out of Qaiver; Eori, b c out of Maori. Col. Douglas, on being asked in regard to the amount received for the lot, said: "I cannot give out the figares, bat I will say that the prices re- ceived were entirely satisfactory. Mr. Madden never wants the public to Know what he gives for his young horsea. I was sorry to see them go, because these Eothens are the last of the get of the great horss, who died in the fall of 1897. I gave $10,000 for Eothen, the sire of Reqaittal and others. But as Madden made cne a good of er for them there was nothing to do bat sell them. I think he will get some great racers out of that bonch. William C. Whitney and his racing partner, Sydney Paget, will not have their horses trained on the metropolitan race tracks, but over the private training track that has been built by Mr. Whitney on his estate at Westbury, L.I. The training track is one of the most complete in the coaotry. It was built by Charles W. Leavitt, who, in spe%kiDg of it recently, had this to say : "The track, which is a mile long, is arranged for one mile, one-half mile, and five and a half furlong trials or races. Also one-qoarter mile on the straight may be used. Owing to the shape of the property it was necessary to bnild an oval track of five and a half furlongs, with two chutes. We first removed all the top soil and piled it in spoil banks. The track was then brought to a grade and rolled hard, after which the top soil was screened bv passing it through ordinary coal screen?, and this soil, which was of the finest texture and very rich, was spread in a layer of four inches over the surface of the entire track. This was rolled down hard. As it was sticky and slippery materia], we put on an additional cushion of two inches, composed of one-half screened loam. This was harrowed and rolled until it was brought to a soft and yielding surface." The stable will therefore have every advantage, and training can be poshed forward rapidly. Consequently the Whitney- Paget string may be expected to make a good showing dnr- ing the coming season, especially in the earlier events. The stable is being prepared for their engagements by S. C. Hildretb, one of tbe most capable trainers in the country. It is composed of twenty-six horses, twelve of which are two-year-olds. The stable jockey is R. Clawson, Jockey W. H. Blaylock died in Toronto, Canada, on Monday night, March 20th, from paralysis, at the age of 40. i He was, some years ago, one of the most prominent jockeys on the American turf and stood high for skill acd integrity. At one time he rode for P. Lorillard at a salary of $10,000. Of late years he has been training and racing a stable of his own. Chas. F. Pbicf, of Loaisville, who has been prpsidiog officer of the Board of Stewards of the California Jockey Clnb this winter, will leave for home next week, his duties as Secretary of the Louisville Jockey Club requiring his presence there. Mr. Price has made a large number of friends daring his stay in California who hope to see him Tiait the Coast every winter. Fob the part he took in the Bronston-Cbinn trouble at he Phcecix Hotel in Lexington recently, Capt. Jack Chinn, of Harrodsburg, has been indicted by the Fayette county Grand Jury, charging him with using indecent, profane and obscene language with the Intent to provoke an assault. He was arrested on Saturday and gave bonds for his appearance there at June term of Circuit Court. The Westchester Racing Association announces a steeple* chase to be run at the automn meeting at Morris Park, to be known as tbe Champion steeplechase. The added money is $8,000, $3 000 by the association and $5,000 by subscriptions of persons interested in steeplechases. The ectranceand starting moneys will bring tbe value of the stake to $10,000. The distance will be about three and a half miles, twice over tbe water. Weights and date for closing frill be announced later. The Champion steeplechase is guaranteed to be rno annnally for tbe next five years. Babnet Schbeibeb's bad lack continaes. A d spatch from Needles says : "The express car on train No. 2 of the Santa Fe Pacific, loaded with race horses, bonod for St. Louis, was burned near Ludlow. Seven cut of the twelve were burned in tbe car. Three were badly injured, one of which sabsequently died, and two are loose on the desert. The car was a total loss. The fire was caused by a cigarette smoked in the car and dropped in tbe hay." The car con- tained the horses of Dan Honig and Barney Schreiber, which were shipped from Oakland on Sunday. In the con- signment were Zamar, Ed Gartland, Oar Climate, Fortunate, Schiller, Rosebeau, The Swain and several two-year-olds. "Brodie" one of the helpers that started East with *be ill- fated string, returned to the Oakland track Wednesdav and says that the fire started on the roof of the car. Tbe flames were first discovered over Scbreiber's portion of the car. "Our car was third from the engine," said Brodie, "but there was no bell cord connecting us, and one of the boys had to crawl throagb a small window at the end of the car to notify tbe engineer of our trouble. The train was sn express and was going at the rale of about fifty miles an bour. It was fully ten minutes after we discovered the flames before the train came to a stop. Had the 6re originated on the floor instead of the roof we would all have beeo burned alive. When we finally came to a standstill we did our best to get all the horses out but some of them would not budge an inch. Ed Gartland, Umbrella. Rosebeau, Schiller and Our Climate were pushed ofl^. Willie Doane had a narrow es- cape. The hair was all burned o5 bis head. Schiller and Our Climate got away bat tbe latter was af'erwards caught. Gartland iniared bis back snd may never be able to race again. Umorella was burned about the head. Honig and the men will all come beck with the horses that were saved. A claim will be made against the railroad company for the valae of the horses lost and injured. The BIgr Four-Mile Race. The following are the conditions and weights for the big four-mile event to be run nnder the auspices of the Pacific Coast Jockey Clnb bat over the Oakland track on Sataiday, April 8th. The Ingleside Stakes — A handicap sweepstakes for three- year-olds and upward. Entrance $20 each, to accompany ihe nomination; $80 additional to start. The Association to guarantee tbe value of the stake $3,500, of which $500 to the second. $300 to the third and $£00 to the fourth horse. Weights to appear ten days prior to the race. Minimum weight 100 pounds. Four or more horses, the property of entirely different interests, to start, or the race may be de- clared off. Acceptance to be made through the entry-box at tbe usual hour cf closing, the day preceding the race. — Four miles. What-er-Lou „ 128 Backwa _ 126 The Bachelor „ 126 'Ostler Joe „ >124 David Tennv - —124 Wheel of Fortone _ 120 Imp. Mistral U 117 Veloz 110 Sardonic „..107 ColUna „.107 Rey del Bandidos - 107 Bernardino ....... ....... ..»...-107 Lady Harst 105 Dare II 105 Prince Blazes _ 105 Viocitor «. « 105 Billy McCloefcey- ™. 105 Robt. Bonner « «._10d Peraonne — 105 Twinkle Twink „ 105 CharUe Reiff ™ 100 Judge Wofford ™100 Horse Ov,-ners Siiould, Uso GOMBATJIiT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OR FIRING Impossible taproditce anv scar or blemish. The safest best Blister ever a^ed. Tnkes the tlM» of qM linimenH for mild or severe action. BemOToa all Banches or Bieinirhed from Horses or Cattle. X^ n HUMAN REMEDY for Rheumatlsmy Sprains, Sore Throat, Hciti^mvaioflbie. life f^HKDMUTCC tbat one tablespoonfnl of If t uUAnAn I tC caustic balsam, wiii prodfic* more oc'aal re^altj thaa a whole bocUs of any liniment or sfavin care miitore ever made. EvBry bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is Warran- ted to cive eat isfjLCt ion. Price SI .50 per bottle. Sold by dmcrcist-". or pent ' directions for its as-.. testimoDiala. etc( j Address THE IAWBENCE-\TrLLIAiIS CO.. Cleveland. Oliio 200 «;iy« '^veeiiev emit ^^ixxt^matu [Apeil 1, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. KELLEY, PaoPElETOE. TbB Turf and Sporting tathority of the Pacific Coast. No. 22 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich, Special Representative. 31 Park Row. New York. t'KBMH— Ono year. 03 ; Six Montbs, 81 . TA ; Three Monlbi ,81. STRICTLY IN iDVAUCE. Money should be sent by postal order, draft or by reglHtered letter Addressed to F. W. Kkllev, 2-2>i Geary St., San Francisco, Cal. Commnnications must be accompanied by the writera' name ana address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee ol cood faith. San Francieoo, Saturday, April 1, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TROTTERS AND PACERS. BOODLE, 2:121^ C. F. Bunch, San Jose CAPTAIN JONES 29,666 John Peflder, Portland, Or CHAS. DERBY, 2:20 Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville DIABLO, 2:09>i Wm Murray, Pleasanton, Cal GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2:16?^ Chas. Johnson, Woodland HAMBLETONIAN WILKES. 1679... Green Meadow S. F., Santa Clara McKINNEY, -l-.u^i C. A. Duttee, Oakland MONTEREY. 2:09^4 P. J- Williams, University, Cal NUTWOOD WILKF9, 2:16Mi... Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington OAKNUT, 2:2iK '■■ J- B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal PRINCE ALMONT, 2:13^^ J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal STAM B., 2:11^ Tuttle Bros., Rocklin STEINWAY, 2:2o^. Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville THOROUGHBREDS. MONTANA, by Ban Fox Oscar Dufee. Conejo, Cal LLANO SECO Baywood Stud, San Mateo, Cal ST. CARLO Menlo Stock Farm HACKNEYS. IMP. GREEN'S RUFUS, 63 (4291) Baywood Stud, San Mateo WORTHY OF EMULATION is the action of the road drivers of Chico who have recently formed a driv- ing club of eighty members and taken charge of the Chico race track. Nothing does so much to enhance the value of the American light harness horse, and encour- age the breeding of the best, as the road driving club composed of gentlemen who have a love for the horse and enjoy the health-giving, exhilerating brush down the road or oontest on the track. A well conducted club brings life to a community and harmless enjoyment to all connected with it. It means better horses, finer look- ing equipages, less doctor bills and more money in cir- culation. Every community should support a good club of this sort. The best citizens ot the town should be its active members. Its meetings should be held as fre- quent as possible, and trophies should be tho reward in- stead of money. Eoad driving and matinee racing is one of the cleanest and most enjoyable of sports, and where- ever it is popular, one can assert without fear of success- ful contradiction that the community is a progressive and respectable one. Let the other interior towns follow the example of Chico and organize driving clubs. It will aid the fairs and help make them high class in every way. THE FAIR APPROPRIATIONS passed the Legis. lature all right and were duly approved by the Governor- There need be no further worry on that score. When the list of bills which received the Governor's signature were published in the daily papers last week, many who read it came to the conclusion that the appropriations had again been cut off but their fears were groundless. The fairs were provided for in the General Appropria- tion Bill, which is the measure in which a majority of the State institutions are named and amounts fixed for their sustenance during the two years. In this bill $109,500 is set aside for the fairs, $30,000 of which is for the State Agricultural Society and the remainder divided among the district organizations as was stated in detail in these columns two weeks ago. The bill which contained these appropriations is Assembly bill 996 and entitled "An act making appropriation for the support of the Government of the State of California for the fifty-first and fifty-second fiscal years." The iair ap- propriations are in that bill and it is a law. Don't worry any further on this score. THE YEAR BOOK for 1898 has been issued and is an improvement typographically over last year. It is compiled on the same general plan, and gives the in- formation which can be had from no other source about the performers and the performances of 1898. It gives the total number of tro'iters in the list at the close of the year as 14,944 and pacers 6,074, a grand total of 21,038. Tf book can be ordered through this office. THE PALO ALTO CATALOGUE for 1898 has been issued. It is printed in neat style and every other page is left blank for future notes and reference. Of trotting stock there are 171 catalogued, and in the thor- oughbred department 45, a total of 216 head. In Elec- tioneer'a roll of honor there are twelve in the 2:15 list, thirty-five between 2:15 and 2:20, forty-six between 2:20 and 2:25, and seventy-four between 2:25 and 2:30, or a total of 167 in all. Of the sons of Electioneer 87 have produced 2:30 speed. The catalogue will give the turf statisticians an opportunity for study and in its pages will be found convincing proof that the late Senator Stanford builded at the farm of the tall pine one of the grandest breeding establishments the world has ever seen. It has added millions of value to the United States, and the taxes paid on horses descended in the first and second generation from this celebrated farm would support a principality. ON PAGE 195 of this issue of the Breeder and Sportsman will be found an article from the pen of Mr. Henry Stull, the well known artist of New York City, who recently visited the celebrated Rancho del Santa Anita near Los Angeles and wrote his impressions thereof to the New York Spirit of the Times, from the columns of which the article is taken. Mr. Stull not only views things from an artist's eye, but wields a pen that is refreshingly facile and original, and his descrip- tion of the famous home of Grinstead is charmingly written. Ohloo Qettint; in Line. Chico, March 29, 1899. Bbdbdbb and SpoaTSMAn: — A short time ago there was organized in this city the Chico Driving Club, which has now grown to a msmbership of about eighty, with Col. Park Henshaw as President. The Club has among its members many of the mo9t prominent business men of the city, who recogniziog the importance of keeping onr ezcelleot race track in proper condition, have banded themselves together for that purpose; also to keep up the ioteresC in harneBS horses. Already much good work has been done in this direction, and the Chico track, which is recogoized as one of the best in the State, has bsen placed io first-class condition. Since this work of improvement commenced man? horses have been put in iraiaiag here. Jas. Sullivan, who has charge of Col. Henshaw's horses, has quite a string of speedy youngsters from abroad, which promise to give a good ac- count of themselves at the fall meetings. The Club makes no charge whatever for the use of the track, but merely a charge of $1 per month for stall rent, and there is a prospect that the Ohico track will soon take on its old-time district fair appearance. Yours very traly, J. L. Barnes, Sec. Driving Club Mules for Carriage Purposes. An advice from the south of France is to the efifect that there may be quite a revival there in the indastry of breed- ing hieh-claes moles for carriage purposes. It is related that a French breeder has about a dozen two-year-olds got by a Spanish ass of the finest breeding and individaality, from French coach mares of great beauty of form and fine size. These mules, it appear, have all the peculiar moase color tbat in days now long gone by was so eagerly sought for in that part of the country. It is not so long ago, after all, that males of the right color, siza and degree of fineness in breeding were really more valuable than horses and there is, of course, about as much similarity between the mule de- scrihed and the common hybrid of every American com- merce as there is between the thoroughbred race horse and tbe common farm plug. The intention of the gentlemen who are breeding these mules in the south of France is to endeavor to make such a showing with them in Paris as will induce a return to mule driving by the ultra fashionable set. jt appears also that an Eastern diplomat has already given an order for six of these mousey creamy-colored hybrids to be delivered him when four years old, thoroughly broken and accustomed to city sounds and sights. — Exchange- There is no telling to what extreme the '*ultra-fashion- able" set will not go in anything, but the person who would prefer a pair of mules to a pair of horses for carriage driving is a queer sort. ^ _ Lexington Track May Be Saved. Lexington (Ky,), March 30. — ^The clubhouse, buildings ann furniture of the Kentucky Association track were sold to-day by Charles M, Green of St. Lonis. The stables were not sold, nor were the eixty-six acres included within the race course disposed of as Green had advertised. It is now probable that the course will be preserved to the turf. Local horsemen to-day offered Green within $300 of the price he had set for the lease of the track. He will probably accept it. The plan of the local horsemen is to lease the track for a year and In the meantime raibe enough money to buy it. The General Arthur Stakes, four and a half forlongs, and of a value of $1250, was contested at Oakland Thursday by four two-year-olds. Kitty Kelly, daughter of Apache and Play Toy, was the winner. Oomins Events. BENCH SHOWS. March 29-31— Northwestern Kennel Club's show, Minneapolis Minn., E. D. Brown, Secretary. April 4-7— New England Kennel Club's show, Boston, Jaa. Morti- mer, Supt. April, 5, 6, 7, 8, 1899-aanta Clara Valley Kennel Club. San Jose P. K. L Rules. C. L. Harker, Secretary, San Jose. April 11-14— Duquesne K. C. of Western Penn. ishow, Pittsburgh, F. S. Stedman, Secretary. April 26-29— Baltimore Kennel Association's show, Baltimore, B. M Oldiiam, Supt. May 3,4,5,6.1899— San Francisco Kennel Club's third annual bench show. Mechanica' Pavilion, San Francisco. H. H. Carlton, Secretary. COURSING. March 25-26— Union Coursing Park. Regular meetings every Sat- urday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening, 909 Market street. March 25-26— Ingle ide Coursing meetings Park every Saturday, Snndayand Holidays. Drawings every Friday evening, 909 Market street ^ Bench Show Notes. The San Francisco Kennel Club will have an office open and ready for business to-d^y at 238 Montgomery street, within a few doors of the office location las^ year. Premium lists will be ready for distribution, any and all necessary io- formation can be acquired of Mr. Thompson, the clerk. The premium list will be rich In special prizes. In addition to the club prizes, which are beautiful and numerous, cups and trophies will be given by A. B. Spreokels, Henry J. Crocker, W. R. Hearst. J. E. de Ruyter, E. C. Plume, Cla- broDgh, Qolcher & Co., E. T. Allen Co., Norman J. Stewart, W. 8. Tevis and others. W. E. Murdock will be Superin- tendent of the coming show. Interest and increasing enthu- siasm among the fancy and general public as well augurs one of the best bench shows ever held in this city. Besides the local and Coast cracks already known to bench fame, ^ome newly arrived prize winners will be entered; furthermore it is extremely probable that a string of dogs will come from the East. Kennel interests are directed at present to the Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club Show which opens next Wedneedav, entries for which closed on Thursday evening, an account of which was received too late for publication in this issue. The San Jose show will be held in Turn Verein Hall aa heretofore. H. T. Payne will judge Great Danes, setters, pointers, collies, spaniels and bounds, and J. W, Burrell will judge mastifis, St. Bernards, terriers, bulldogs, pugs, poodles and Pomeranians. The bench show committee consists of Norman J. Stewart, O. J. Albee, J. C. Berrett and Charles R. Harker. J. C. Berrett will act as Superintendent and H. C Spencer and eon as veterinaries. The show will be held under Pacific Kennel League rules. In Rebuttal. San Fbancisco, March 28, 1899. EniToa Bbeedeb and Sportsman — In reply to the statement of the Secretary of tbe Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club which appeared in your journal last week, allow me, on behalf of the St. Bernard Club, Io submit the following facte. Two years ago the St. Bernard Ciub did offer a silver medal to the best dog in the open class (rough or smooth), open to memhsrs only. Tbe award of this medal lay between Rozie Savage Taylor and Le Prince Jr., my memory is not positive as to the offer of return of the medal by Mr. Harker nnd suggestion on my part as to its future diBpo3ition,but however we will take for granted the statement be makes in that respect is correct history. I ag^in maintain that tbe ofier of the medal by the Santa Clara Valley Club, as it appeared in the premium list, was unwarranted and unauthorized; it was not made in accord- ance with the original conditions. It strikes me that with all the experience the gentlemen managing the San Jose Dog Show have, or at least should have, by this time, that tbe proper thing under the circumstaoces was to ascertain the wishes of the St Bernard Club in the matter, since there apparently was no effort to carry out the initial conditions. The St. Bernard Club of California proposes to run its own affairs itself and in harmony with kennel clubs, fanciers and kennel interests — incidently, I might add there is no excuse for carelessness or haste and a proper regard for the amenities of the situation would have avoided any chance for con- troversy. Other matter in the communication referred to is irrele- vant, bordering on personalities and a striking illustration tbat ridicule and sarcasm is an argument of the boomerang order. Yours respectfully, Thos H. Browne, President St. Bernard Club of California. Mr. John E. de Ruyter left for tbe East on Wednesday evening last, hastening in response to sad tidings informing him of his bereavement in the passing away of Mrs. de Kayter senior. Mr. de Ruyter basin the hour of his sorrow I he sympathy and condolence not only of those interested with him in kennel affairs but of a host of eocial and busi- ness friends and conireres. Mr. W. R. Lewis of Honolulu, H. I., sent by the steamer Miowera, which arrived in Victoria, B C, on February 23d his two smooth coat fox terrier bitches Dainty and Dawn to be bred to Rev. J. W. Flinton's prize winning Aldon Swag- ger. Mr. Lewis has been a fancier and breeder of fox ter- riers for the past fifteen years. Aphil 1, 1899] ^ims!ki ^rc^Bif^v attXi §p:onct&tnmu 201 Another Good One Gone. The famous 6eld trial and bench wioDiDK Irish eetter Champion Finglas (Fingal III. — Ch. Avelice), owned by W. L. WashiDgton, Kildare Keonelp, Plttsbareh, Pa., died on Tnesday last. By thoae who observed hia field work it was said, he waa one of the merrieat workere, high headed, quick to locate coopled with unerring accuracy of work After finding^ snappy on singles, and poaaeseed in a great degree that most distingDiaMng characteriatic of the Iriah setter, viz : staminp. He was of the proper type and a stockily built dog, weighing in bunting form, about 55 pounds. He atood well cS the ground, was short coupled, had a grand bird-dog head, 6ne eyea, Equare muzzle, ears correct sizft and hung perfectlt*, excellent ahonlders, strong loin, well epruog ribif, powerful jjhigha, good lega and feet and a magnificent deep, rich mahogany colored coat. He was whelped April 13, 1890, and bred by Rev. R. O'Callaghap, England, bia aire and dsm being brolber and sister. From bis first appearance on the bench in Chicago and New York in 1893, down to the 8t, Louis show in 1896. be has a record of forty first prizes and specials for beat in bench and field competilion. Within twenty- two days after hia first appearance he waa entered in the challenge claea. Hia influence amocg the Irish settera on the Coast and well known to the fancy are: Rpporter of Glenmore, Barrymore, Glenmore Sultan, Fioglas .Tr., Maid of Glenmore, Lad of Glenmore, Glenarme, Mischief. Light- ning C, Miss Lucy, Queen III, Jessie Moore, Peg and others. The Koyal Kennels of Stockton, Cal , have had the mis- fortune to lose bv accidental hanging the fox terrier bitch Clover Leaf Z-)phiel, by Ford Veoio— Clover Leaf Zsns. She was quite a fair show bitch, her wins being 3i Open, 1st Pnppv, Stockton, 1896. |She was a very game bitch and had beenBDCcessfally tried on coons, cats, etc. We learn from W. H. McFee of Los Angeles, Cal., that the poison fiend has been getting in hia deadly work upon some valuable doga in that section, Mr. McFee being tbe principal sufferer, having lost a St. Bernard dog and the fox terrier bitch Croaspatch, by Warren Sage — Blemton Spic- away. Le Prince Jr. was, at last accounts, resting on his laurels st Gnttenberg, N. J., in the custody of Mr. L. A. Klein. He will appear on the bench io Boston next week, the following week in Pittsburg. Tbe St. Bernard Olub will hold a regular meeting on next Monday evening at 8 p. M. at 406 Sutter street, in the office of Dr. Cluneas, Jr. St. Louis Show. A list of awards in tbe principal claaaes of the St. Louia Kennel Club, March 15—18, 1899, is as followe: ST BEENARDS—Rougb-coaled— Puppies— Does: lat, Misa Mabel F FUley's Bex F. Novice-Doe>: 1st, U A Prall'a Le Royal; 2d, F J Gould's Cbaotrell Prince; res. N L Petrich's Sir Bpoion ; v )i c. F W Apeli& L H niter's A pel's Rovera and DrS J Ulman's Sir Etbelwood Jr; h c, G O Herrmann's Marcus D. Llmii— Drgs: 1st, C * Pratt's Le Royal; 2d, F J uould's Chantrell Prince; res, N L Pelrlch'a Sir Bfinioii ; V h c, F W Apel & L Huiter's Apel'n Rovera and Dr S J Ulman's Sir Ethelwood Jr; h c, O J Roberts' Saflbrd. Open— Dogs: Ist, C A Prati'-* 1.6 Royal; 2d, F J Gould's C antrell Prince; 3d, F W Apel & L Butter's Apel's Rovera; res. PrS J Ulman's Sir ElhelwoodJr; he, PhU Muellmaon'a Graad Vizier abd C J Roberts' Safiord; c, Henry YoDgllng's Berry. Novice— Bltcbfs: Ist. C A Pratl'si Hornsea Jessa- mlae; 2d and res, F J Gould's Cbamrell Kitty and Hdrnsea Counta-s: c, J J Halley's Mary Beulab. Limit— BItcnea; 1st, F J Gould's Marvel- crnft;2d,CA Prali'o Hornsea Jessamine; -es, F J Gould's Cbactrell Kitty. Open— Bitches: 1st, F J Gould's Marvelcroft; 2d, C A Prait's Hornsea Jessamine; res, F J Gould's fhanlrpll Kitty. Winntrfi— Drgg: lat, C A Prall'a Le Koyal; res. F J Gould's Chantre'l Prttice, Bitcbes: F J Gould's Marvelcroti; res, C A Pratt's Hornsea Jpsaamioe. Teama: let. F J Gould. Bmoolh-coated— Novice- lat, F J Hould's Active. Limit: Equal ist, F J Gould's Active and P H Busbnell's Le Prince Jr; res, n A life's Fernwood King. Open— Dogs: lat, F H Buthnell's Le Prince Jr; 2d, G A Lee's Fernwood King. Bitcbes: 1st, F J (Jouid's Active. Winners: Ist, F H Eushnpll's Le PrinCf'Jr; res. F J Gould's Active. Local— Dogs: Ist, Phil Muallmann's Grand Vizier; 2d, C J Roberts' SafFord. BUches: 1st, BC Usher's Cleopatra Mack; 2d, George Meyer's Queen B. MASTIFFS— Limit; Ist. withheld; 2d. A W Edwards' Dunletben. GEEaT DaNES— Novice: 1st. H N Hansen's Thor H; 2d, Mrs Charlotte teldner'a Pluton ; res, G Kelly's Mlnbo ; v h c. Dr H L Wlcb- mann'8 Paukh, Fred Keaaler's Capitol Queen and W T Stark'a Christina; c, Joseph Traamiller and Simon Ittel's Tig. Limil: Ist, N H Hansen's Thor H; 2d, George McKenzir-'a LfO Nell; res, Mrs Char otte Liedner's Pluton; V h c, J C Ford's AdahPl, Mrs G W Booth's Kentucky Colonel, G Kelly's Mlnko and W J Graefl's Lord Wolseley. Open- Dors: Ist, N H Hansen's Thnr H; H M Mca den's Osceoia Cliummie; 3d, H a Uier- mao's Marco N; res, Q Kelly's Minko; vh c. Dr H L Wichmann's Paukh, Dr C H Longs I retch's Osman. Mis C E Peers' Judge Glhson and MrsGW Booth's KentucKy Colonel; c, Miss Jessie Jones* King Eric. Bitches: Ist, tJeorge McKenzle's Leo Nell ; 2d, Mrs J C Film's Anabel; res, W J GraeB's Capitol Lady. Winners: Ist, M H Hansen's 1 hor N; Tea, George McKeozle's Leo Nell. Local: let, Mrs Charlotte l^eidner's rloton ; 2d, I r H L Wichmann's Paukb; re.f, E ■ Brooks' Zanda. GBEYHOUNnS— Pupjiles: 1st, C E Hardy's Baby Barnes, Novice: 1st, 2d and res, J J Lavln's White King. Lady Parnell and Blue Beil. Open— Bitcbes: Ist, B F Lewis Jr'a Maid Marian; 2d. C E Hardy's Mlas Nellie winners: 1st, B F Lewis Jr's Maid Marian: res, C E Hardy'f- Ml33 Nellie. Local— Dngs: lat. J J Lavln's White King; 2d and res, C WNugenl'sSir Charles and Prince Hal. Bitches: Int. U E Hartlj's Miss ■-ellie; 2d, J J Lavln's Lady Par eli: res, C w Nugent's Beauty: v he, J J Lavln's Blue Bell; h c, H Sciagel's Blue Bell. POINTERS- Puppies: let. Henry Young's Belle Young; 2d. A E Winkelmeyer's Queen Wink. Novicts: Isr. W G Brokaw's Falrvlew Lad; 2d, J W Scudder'a Guerdon ; res., J B Blsbee's RIpmone; v b c, C A C A Robinson's Tbe Widow. Dick Hodge's Reno Queen, Pr U E M Icbel's 01 Jingo, Randolph Kirchnerand M J Kredell's Urant. R E Weatlai-e's Gyp wiDslow and The. AmtiroaluF.' Lady Collinsvllie; h c, R B Stewart's Beau Brummel and T E Blocker's Leon Kent. Limit— Dogs: 1st, Mrs William Hell's Hempstead Jim; 2d. W G Brokaw's Falrvlew Lad ; res, J B Blsbee's Ripstone ; v b c, Dr O W Ferguson's Ktcbapoo Chancellor, J W scudder'a Mark Tapley and Guerdon. R E Weatlake's Lad of Bang and E K Cavlleer's Dutch. Bhcbes: isi, R E Westl ke's Wpgilake Startle; 2d, Miss Clara Hell's Dalsv Bell; res, W G BrokaWs Belle of East Chester. Open- Under 55 pounds- Dogs: 1st, Mrs William Hell's Hempstead Jim; 2d. W H Hutcbtn-on's Brighton Jo-*; 3d. J K Mc- 8hprr>'s -prlngslde Fausi; res and v h c, J W bcu^der's Mark Tapley and Guerdon ; c, Dr C E Michel's 01 Jingo. 55 pounda and ovf r- Dots: Is , W J B okftw's Sir Waller; 2d A J Ross' Metecr'a riotII;3d,Wa Brobaw'a Prlice's Boy: res, Illlnola Pointer Kennels' Kays; c, Dr O W Ferguson's Klckapoo Chancellfr. Under 50 pounds-Bitches: Ist, R E Weatlake's " estlake Startle; 2d. Wilcox & Buries' Fai-vlew Meally; 3d. CA Roninson's Tbe Wtdo*,re9, A B Sbepley'a Lady; v h c, Bonlta Kennels' Bonita; h c, C A Ksgle'sQut-en Hip Rap of Elgin. .50 pounds and over- Bitches: R E Westlake'.i Belle We.'«tlake;2d, Ml^s Clarn Hail's Daisy Belie; 3d, L « Weil's Pevonshlre Jennie; rt-s, W O Browak's Be le of Fani Cbeatpr. Field t rial C'aaa: Isi, Mrs. " illlam Hell's Hempstead Jlm;2d. W H Hntchinann's Brighton Joe. Teams: lat, WGBrokaw; res. R E Westlake. Winners: Isi. R G Brokaw'a Sir Walter; res, Mrs William Hell's Hempslead Jim; 2d. Lncal— Dfgs: lat. Mm William Hell's H-mpsiead Jim; 2d, rCr E Ml hel Jr's Ban; res, J W Si-udder's Guerdon; V he. R B Stewart'a Bean Brummel; J w t^cudder's Mark Taplt-y and Rudolph Kercbner'a and M J Kredell's Grant; hc.TE Stocber' Leon Kent and DrC E Michel's 01 Jingo; c Dr 0 W Bedell's Stikeof WeldoQ and Dr 3' Baron's Doc. BUches: ist. Miss Clara Hell's Balsy Belle; 2d 0 A Robinson's The Widow. ENGLISH SETTERS— Puppies— Doga: 1st, Atkins Brothers' Count Seven's Gale Novice— Dogs: lat, J B Bi'^bee's Tony's Hope; 2d, G G William on'a Lady Count niad3tone;res,Dr W G Moore'a Prince LycJen; V b c. A AlhauEb'a f^port's uath ; h c, Atkln'a Brother's Cnunl Seven, W G McMlllbn's Kinloch and J C While's White Jaano. Limit— Dogs: lat, A B r.edbettpr'3 Made Sport; 2d, C J Gaylor's Gilbooley ; res, J B BIs- beb's Tony's Hopf-r v h c, G G Williamson's Lady's Couqi Gladstone Open— Dugs: lat, H B Ledbeiter's Marie's Sport; 2d, C J Gaylor's Gil- booley; 3d, J B Blsbee's I ony Hope; res, <■» u Williamson's Lady Count (iladatone. Novice— Bilcbes: Isi, E H Trentler'a Nettle E H T. 2d, Mr Todd's Babble Babbs; res, Martin Voorbees Adele Gladstone; v h n, T Von Wederkop'a Cblc Gladstone and M B Fly's Bei-ale S; b c. J B Bls- bee's Tbier's Belle. Limit- Bitcbes: lat, Richard Bangham'a Miss Mis chief; 2d. Mr Todd's Babble Bab s; res. J B Blsbee's 1 bier-' Belle. Open— Bitches: Ist. Richard Bangham'a Miss Mischief; 2d, Dr E H KesHler'a Minnie K; 3d, Mrs M CAllen'sSue H. Field Trials Class: Isi, H B L^-dbi^tter'a Marie's :?port: :;d, Atkins Brothers' CountSeven; Res, Shelley *; McClintock's Joseph M. Winn rs— Di gs: Ist, H B Led- better's Murie's Spori; res. C J Gaylor's Gilbooley. BItche.'', Ist. Rlcbard Kangham's Miss Miscbief; res, Dr E H Kessler's Minnie K. Lncal— Dogs: isi, Dr W G Moore's Prince Lyndon; 2d, W E Barker and B F Frlicb's Gladstone's King; res, Wlntou Barker's Noble White. Bitches: Ist, K HTrentter's Nettie EH T; 2d, H Ber.y's Ginger; rea, E P Hod- IRI--KER SPANIIlLm— Puppies: Ist, McCilntocE & Porter's Royal Baby; rea, A B KoglIe'* Duggie; vh c, J J Parle's Black Jack II. Novice: lat. Belie Isle Kennels' Hampton Quality ; 2(1 and res, Kenwood Kennels' Lora and Black Michael ; v h c. McCliutock & Porter's Royal Baby, Kenwood Kennels' Lady Constance, T J t ur'ao'; Currau's uypsv, Mrs B P Keasbej 's Sa> brook Louis, k A Lemp's King Red 1 1 and Mrs CBGerbari's Black Douglas II. Limit— Black— Dogs: 1st, Belie Isle Kennels' Omo; 2(1, Kenwood Kennels' Black Michael. Olh-r than black— Dogs: 1st. E A Lemp's King Bed II; 2d, Mra R P Eeasbey's Say- brook Lonls. Open— Black— Dogs: 1st, Belle la'e Kennels' Omo; M, T J Curran'a LHlie Cavalier. Any other color— Dogs: Jst, E A Lemi>'s King Red II - 2d, Mc Unlock & Porter's Baruey ; 3d, Mra R P Keasbey's Saybrook Las''. Limit— Black— Bitches: Ist, Belle Isle Kennels' Hamp- ton Quality; 2d, Kenwood Kenneis' Lora; res, T J Curran's Purrau's Black Diamond Other than black — Biichi-s: lat. Belle laie Kennela' Hampton Queen Beade; 2d,TJ Curran's Red Beauiy; res, Mrs RP Keaabey's saybrook Beity; v b c, W K McMaslers' Brownie. Open- Black Blichea: 1st, Belie Isle Kennels' Hampton Quality; 2d, T J Cur- r-u's Little Darling. Other than black— Bllcbes; 1st and 2d, Belle Isle Kenneis' Gaiety Girl and Hampton Fashion; res, Mra R P Keasjey's "^aybrook Betty. Teams: lat, BpIIc Isle Kennels; rea, T J Cnrran. Wlnoera: lat and les. Belle late Kennels' Omo ami Hampton Quulliy. Ldca.— Puppies: ist Kenwood Kennels' Faker; 2d and res. T J Curran'a Lady Cherrie and Baby Diau ond ; v h c. A B Koenig's Duggie and J S Parle's Black Jack II. Opt-n- Dogs: lat, Kenwood Kennels' Black Michael ; T J Curran's Little Cavalier; 3d and res, T J Curran's Curran's Gypsy and Curran's Black Diamond; v h c, J S Bae'a Belle and Kenwood Kennels' Lady Constame. IRISH WATER SPANIELS-Open— lat and 2d, T A Caraon'a Moll e C and Dan McCarthy; res. W J Lemp Jr'sllm; v h c, A E Barneti'a Trixey. COLLIES— Puppies— Doga: 1st, Alfred Forsythe'g Skene Dhu; res. Miss Marl T. Scaolon'a Czar; v h c, J M Trendiey's Paymaster. Nov- ice—Dogs: Ist, Alfred Forsytbe's Skene Dbu; 2d, Mrs Jules wmucker's Don Orslno; res, J M 'I rendley's Paymaster; v h c, E s Piatt's High- land Boy; h c. Miss Marie T Scanlon's Czar; c, H ' tberle'a Tramp Mortem. Limit- Dogs: 1st and 2d, Mra R P flattery's Major Victor and Ellwyn Gallopln ; res, Mrs Jules -mucker's Don Orslno: v h c, J M Trendiey's Paymaster. Oren— Dogs: 1st and 2d, Mrs B P Slaiieiy's Major Victor and Ellwyn Gallopln: 3d, Mrs Jules Smucktr's Don Orslno: res. J MTrendlev's Major Domo. Puppies— Bitches: lat, Charles Balmer's Madcap Queen; res, W P Lalng's Maid Marian. Novice— Bitches: 1st, R a Murray's Hanover Surprise; 2d, J A L- ng Jr'a Belle of St. Lonls; V h c. Mrs R P Slattery's Royal Blue Bess and J M Trendiey's Ormonde Cragdton (-fern; h c, Mra R P Slatteiy'a Kuflbrd Je>8 and C O Ullin's Cherry Bounce; c, J J O'Brien's Bonny and J A Long Jr's Hentber Twig. Limit— Biicbes; lat, R A Murry's Hanover surprit^e; 2d, J A Long Jr's telle of St. Loula; re-, B Van Blaicom's Pearlle C; v h c, Mlas Isabel Parrlsh's American Beauty; he, CO Ulllu'a Cherry Bounce; c, J J O'Brli-n's i-ouny. Open— Bitches: 1st, R A Mnrrj's Hanover Surprise; 2d, J A Long Jr's Belle ol Si. Loui^; 3d, B Van Blarcom's Pea lie f; h c, J A Long Jr's Heather Twig. Teams: Ist. Mrs B P Slattery's. Winners: 1st. Mrs ft PSlattery's Major Victor; res, Alfred Forsytbe's Skene Dhu. Bitches: 1st, R A MurrHj'a Hanover Surprise; res, J A Long Jr's Belle of St. Loula. Local- Puppies: Ist, Alfred Forsytbe's Skene Uhu ; 26, Mrs Charles Balmer'a Madcap Qaeen ; rea, W P Laing's Maid Marian ; h c, Miss Marie T scanlon's Czar Dogs; lat and 2d, Mrs R P Slatiery's Major Victor and Ellwyn Gallopln; res. Mrs Jules Smucker'a Don Orsiuo: v h c, J M Trend le>'s Paymaster; h c. E S Plat 's Highland B y; c, Mlas Marie T Scanlan's Czar, BItcbea: 1st, J A Long Jr'a Belle of St. Louis; 2d. B Van Blarcom'a Pearlle C; res. Miss irahel Parrlsh's American Beauty; v h c, J M Trennlej's Ormonde Cragston Gem; b c. Emil Bitter's Duakey; c, J J O'Brien's Bonny and J A. Long Jr's Heather Twig BULLDOGS- Novice: Ist, Eoerhert Kennels' Lady Cameron Limll: 1st, W Beaa'a Beaumaris Pagan. O. en— Dogs: Ist, W Beala's Beau- maris Pagan; 2d. W L Andrus' Rensal Dandy Verno. Bitches: lat, Tyler Morse' -i Beaver Brook Empress. Winners: Isi, Tjler Morse's Beaver Brook Empress; res. W L Andrus' Renaal Dandy Verno. BULL TERRIERS- Novice: lat. Dr A P Morris' Edgewood Duchess; 2d. J L Arden's Tommy i ickle II; v h c, I B Lant-'n Clupion Duchess. Limit- Dogx: lat, J L Ardeo's Grtenhlll Romeo; 2d, George Wilson's Bob Boy; v h c. H G Otis' Edgewood Klondyke. Biiches: lat, John Bennett's Sunshine; 2d, Dr A F Morris' Edgewooo Ducbess; v h c, Crescent Kennels' Crescent Daisy; h c. J B Lane's Clopton Duchess. Open— Dogs: 1st F F Dole's Woodcote Wonder; 2d, J L Ard^-n's Green- hill Romeo; v h c. George Wilain's Rob Roy. Bitcbes: Ist, J L Arden's Swe^t Duchess; 2d. John Bennett' Sunshine; v h e. Ur A F Morris' Edge- wood Ducbtss; h c, J B Lane's Clopton Ducneaa. Winners: 1st, F F Dole's V. oodcote Wonder; res. J L Arden's Sweet Ducnes-s. Local: Ist, J B Lane's Clopton Ducbess; 2d, H G Spaunhorst'a Jack Fargo. BOSTON TERKlEhS— Novice: Ist. J B Lane's scrapple Liz; 2d, Q S Thomas' EndciiSe Mollle. L mi t— Doga: 1st, withheld; 2d, JTi'rum- mond Jr's Little loe. Open— Doge: 1st, withheld; 2d, JTDrummond Jr's Little Joe. Bitcbes: 1st, J B Lane's Scr-ippie Liz; 2d.Q S Ihomas' E dclifle Mollie; v h c. J J Lynn's Bessie 11: h c. I W Robert's Hulda. BlUbes: Isl, Beaumaris Kennels' Beaumar.s Jes.'-I'-; 2d, J J Lynn's Ei-ssiell; v b c, I W Roberts' Hulda timers: 1st, Beaumaris Ken- nel^'' Btaoroarls Jessie; n-s, f B Lane's Scrapple Liz. Local: 1st, J B Lane's tcrappie Liz; 2d, J T Drummond Jr's Little Joe. FOX TERRIERS Smooth e ated-Puppies: 1st, Tim Ryan & Co' Tom f^harkey; res. George Bell's Lpgnard Taller ; h c, Frank Winkler's Amblllous, C H Hauck'n Lady Maud a d Norlhahore Kennels' Shad- rach Editorial. Novice— Doga: Isl, George Bell's The Legnarn Tvpt-; 2d NicnolasSiabl's Cherokee Brick; rea, T J Woodward Jr's Blue Bottle; vbc, FWAbbo's Cauldwell Plumler and August Elsuai-r's Knight Errant; c. H A Wagner's Lord Chumley anfl L *fe v Rutberfurd's War- ren Clew. Limit— Dngs: 1st. Norfolk KenneN' Norlolk Speculator; 2d. Dr W G Bailey's i heroliee Act; res, L i I Rutberfurd's 'A arren ScoOer: V h o, George Bell's The Leenard 'lype; H «, F W Abbot'a Cauldwell Plunder, H & J R Walker's Essex Sonny and Nicholas ^tahl'a Cherokee Brick: c, August Usa-'oer's Knlgbt Errant. Open— Dogs: Ist, Dr Wu Bailey's Wawawset Acior; 2d, Norfolk Kennelt.' Norfolk Speculator; 3d. L and W Ruth* iford's Warren Sc ffer; res, A H ilawllos' Avon Veio.-c; vbc, «eorg3 Bell's The Lfgnard Type. Novice— BUches; 1st, H&J R Walker's Essex Rhapsody; 2ii, L & W Buiherlurd's iWarren Struggle; h c, Frank V, likler'a Ambltliius and Tim Ryan & Co's Beay «rav ; c, C H Havck'a Misa Jennie. Limit— Bllciies: Isi, Narlolk Kennels' Norlolk Polka; 2.1, witbhflil; C. George Beil's Legnard Vixen. Open— Biiches: 1st, L & W Rulheiiurd's Warren Dusky: 2d. Norfolk Kennels' Norfork Polka; J)d, Smallwood Kernels' Polish; v h c. B S Home's Princess of Wales Teams: ist, A W [Edwards Wmners— Dogs: Ist, Dr W O Bailey's Wawaset Actor; res, Norfolk Kennels' Norddk *^peculator. Bitcbes: l8t,L& W Rutherford's Warren Dunky; rea. Norfolk Kennela' Norlolk Polka. Local— D- gs: lal. F W Abbott's Cauldwell Plunder; 2d, Tim Ryan & Co's Tom Sharkey. Bltchea: l3l,CH Hauck's MIps Jennie; 2d, F-rank Wlnkier's Amhilious; res, u H Hauck's Lady Maud. Wire- haired— Puppies: lat. Hill reaat Kennels' EndcllOe fky Scraper; rea, G M Carnocban's Cairnsinuir Nut Cracker, Novice — Dogs: R F May- bew'a Kascalllnnr 2d, G M Carnocban'a Baby Ding Dong. Limit— Doga: Igl, R F Mayhew'a RafD; 2d. G M Carnochan's Raby Fireaway; res Small wood Kennels' Aldon Rampant. Open — Dogs: Ist.T 1 Wood- ward Jr'a Half Back; 2d, R F Mayhew's Rascitlllon: res. G M Carno- cban's Raby Hlreaway; v h c, Hllicrest Kennels' Endcliffe Billy; h c, "-mallwood Kennels' Meerebrook Falrplay. Novice— Bitches: lal, Hill- crest Kennels' Hllicrest Solace; n M C-irnocban's Richmond Oypsun ; rps. Smallwnod Kennels' Norfolk Seamstress; vbc. Hlltcreai Kfunela' Hllicrest Fllri; h c, Harris cS: Sen toll's Lady Llmhurxt. Limit— Biiches: Ist, Hllicrest Kennels' HUierest Solace; 2d, G M Carnochan's Richmond Oypaom Open— ^ltche : Isi. Ulllcreat Kennels' Hlllcrt-sl Solace; 'id, G M (.arnncban's Bichmnnd Cypsum Teama; l8t,G M Carnocban. Winners- Dogs: lat, T J Woodward's Half Back; rea, R F Mayhew's RascalUoD. Bitches; 1st, Hllicrest Kennels' Hllicrest Solace; res, G M Cataocban's Richmond Gypsum, Kennel Registry. VlBltfi, Sales, Whelps and Names Claimed published in this colmnn free of charge. Please use the following form : VISITS W. H. McFee'e (Lis Angelee) foi terrier bitch Blemton Spioaway (Ch. Blemton Victor II — Spinster) to DauollcFB Ruler (Blemton Reefer— Delia Fox). March 11. 1899 E. Pferdner'e (Victoria, B. C.) rough coat St. Eertard Liura Alion (California Alton— Tomsh) to same ownei'd tihaala (Reelov— Emr reps Juno), March 26ih, 27ih, 1899 Mr. Becker's (San Francisco) rough coat Rt Bernard bitch Queeo ((^alifoni* Bernardo II. — Qaeen Biaz s) to Mrp. C. U. Base's King Meteleb (Reglov — Empress Braocps) March 23. 1899 Coming Events. ApriM— San Frauclsco Fly-Casting Club. Regular Meeting. As- sembly Hall, Mills BIdg. April 15-Fourth Saturday Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Late, 2:30 P M. April i6— Fourth Sunday Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Lake, 10 a. M. If men cared more for rod and gun, For ronnlDg streams and sparkling fountains, For balmy breezes— golden son. Amid the valleys and the mountains. They would be better and more free From sordid care And thoughts that wear The lufiter from nobility. —Charles Wesley Kyle. Trout are Sought To-day. Yesterday a score or more of mysterioos and self absorbed gentry were seen slipping through the ferry gales at the fcot of Maikel street and past tbe galeman at the sonthern rail- road depot. Rod caees. batketc, rubber boots, etc., etc., le- ceived more careful attention and solicitude than a motter woDld give her first boro. Nearly all had tbe same air of eager expectation and gave the same ready reply to direct Questions. "I^o. I'm not going there, 111 go to another place this tri p " Each bed bis chosen tpot picked oui; to-day and to-morrow will see him on tbe stream of bis selection, eagerly whipping tbe ripples or cautiously working the qoiel pool. First with this fly, and then with that, and, yes. just a bit or two of salmon roe to give ercouragement at the Etart. This is the first of April, tbe streams are full and tbe weatbtr has been so propitious as to make tbe water in most streams just right for tbe angler. But (be fish, we very much fear that owing to the dry season and low water last year that many creels will not see the s:zed fish they shoold. "With the Fly-Oasters. The postponed fly-casting onteat of the San Francisco Fly-Caating Club saw a fair average of the members present at Stow Like last Sunday. The leading scores ia the four events were credited to Champion Mansfield. The other casters kept the sport going with tbe scores listed bt^low. The day was a favorable one for outdoor work. The regular monthly business meeting will be held Tues- day evening, April 4:b, io Assembly Hall, MilU Buildiog at 8 o'clock. Sunday Contest No. 3— Stow Lake, March 26, 1899. Wind, north- east. Weather, warm. Judges: Distance— Tnrner and Huyck; Accuracy— Brotherton and Everett; Delicacy— Mutler and Turner; Lure— Reed and Brotherton Refdree, H. F. Muller. Clerk, E. A. Mocker. 1 Bogart, W. F — Brotherton. T. W.... 70 Everett, K , 91 Haieht, F. M 73 Huyck. C 8U Isenbruck, U Klein. C Lawrence, Jno ,. Mansfield, W. D.. Mocker. E. A Muller. H. F. , Reed, F H , Turner. J. 8 Young, C. G 76 1-2 66 94 1-2 92 RR 71 61 8-12 66 4-12 %i »-r/ m 76 8-12 82, 9-12 •M K-yi 82 4-12 76 8-12 79 612 ai 90 63 412 79 2-12 89 4-12 82 4 -.i 51 8-12 67 Sfi 9,i 78 4-12 86 8-12 K» 4-1'.', HI 4-12 75 71 ■M2 91 4-1-! 81 4-1.' 70 76 8-12 m. ma 91 70 1012 80 11-12 1 m K-l-2 Bh 4 12 69 2-1-2 67 3-12 92 91 8-l'2 75 10-12 85 3-12 1 95 4-5 5IS-3 66 59 68 1-5 46 ^?-NOTE: Event 1— Distance Casiing, leet. Eveoi2— Accurcay, percentage. Event 3— Delicacy, (a) accuracy percentage; (b)deicacy. percentage; (c) net percentage. Event 4— Bait-castiug, percelntage To-day and to-morrow will see tbe annual army of rough riders and angling Filipinos charging along ihe wooded and grassy banks of tbe Marin county streams and full many a gladdening shout of triumph and victory will make Ibe welkin ring as the unsuspecti^ig fingerliog eky-rockels from tbe dep'.hs of a six-incn pool through (be atmosphere into the cavernous mouth of a No 6 basket. Jno. Butler, Frank Marcos, Prof. Terry and Llovd Eaton left yesterday lor San Grfgorio creek. Fred Johnson will try the Boquel lo-day and John Siebe has great faith in tbe waters of Tamalpais lagoon and tbe stream running through the Tamalpais Gun Club preserve. Napa anglers have recently caught quite a number of good* sized steelheads in the muddy tide waters of Napa creek. Tbe propped for plenty of fish io the creeks in thai section this sammer are very favorable. 202 ®^^ ^tr^^Jr^tr mtif ^0vi0tnmu CApbil 1, 189P The Game La-w. The Open season for shooting quail, dovee, deer and wild duck as fixed oy the State law is as foUows: Dores, 15th July ta 15th Febru- ary Mountain quail and grouse, Ist September to loth February. Valley quail, wild duck and rail, let October to 1st March. Male deer, 15th July to 15th October. . , . ^ The clerks of nearly all the Boards of Sunervisors have advised us no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last vear hold good if they do not conflict with the State law. The following counties have not passed any ordinances tbat alter the open season as provided by State law: Amador, Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa. Plumas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sacra- mento. Solano, Santa Oruz. Siskiyou, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. t, ^ , ,r , Alameda— Rail. Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July 1 to Oct. 1. Pheasants protected until February. 190J. Hunting, killing or having in possession for purpose of sale or sbip- meut out of county: quail, bob white, partridge, wild ddck. rail, mountain quail, grouse, dove. does or deer, autelope.elk or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. (Use ol dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Fresno— Market hunting and shipping game ont of the county pro- hibited Humboldt— Grouse and Wilson snipe. Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after sunset and one oali hour before sunrise. Kern— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Lake— Deer, Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. Los Angeles— Shipping game to markets outside of the county pro hibited. Marin— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Madera — Market hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. ist. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Orange— Doves, Aug. i to Feb. 1. Deer. Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Ducks. Nov. 1 to March 1. Ducks and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows: No person shall ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. lUverside — Shipping game out of the county prohibited. San Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. {Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara- Deer. Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). San Diego— Shipping game ont of the county prohibited. San Luis ObispOTr-Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 15 to Dec. 1. (Use of hounds prohibited. Hunting for markets situated outside of the county prohibited). San Mateo— Deer, July 15 to Aug. 26. (Use of dogs not prohibited. Market hunting prohibifed). Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting &om boat at high tide prohibited). " Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Sierra— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Sonoma— Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- ants, clo.'ie season till Jao 1. 1901. Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Use of nets in streams ot the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Doves, Juiy 15 to Jan. i. Trinity- Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oot. 15. Shipping game out ol the county prohibited. Ventura— Quail, any variety, Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. Ooming Events. March 26-Olympic Gun Club. Blue rocks. Ingleside. March 26— Union Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. March 26— San Fraocisco Gun Club. Live birds. Sao Clemente. March 26— Garden City Gun Club. Blue rocks. San Jose, April 2— California Wing Club. Live birds. Ingleside. April 2.— Stockton Gun Club.— Gun Club Annex. Blue rocks. Jackson's Bath. April 2— Olympic Gnu Club. Challenge live-bird medal. Ties. Ingleside. April 9— Olympic Gun Clnb. Live biids Ingleside. April 9— San Francisco Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point, April 9— Empire Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. April 9— Garden City Gun Club. Blue rocks. San Jose. April 16— Lincoln Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. April 16— Pelican Gun Club. Sacramento. May 29-30— California Inanimate Target Association, Antioch. At the Traps. The attractions for the local trap shooters to-morow are the live bird events at Ingleside. The California Wing Club races and the shooting up of the UD&nished ties in the Olym- pic Gun Club challenge live bird medal match. Eight men will shoot io the eecond lies and strive for place in the fioa's, which will decide the first match for the medal. Events in trap circles during the past wee^ are noted as foil owe: A club live bird shoot that will bring out a equad of thirty-seven shooters before the ground traps is somewhat unusual; this, however, was the showing made by the newlv organized San Francisco Gun Club, the occasion being the club's initial pigeon shoot on the sylvan environed grounds at San Clemente, a beautiful spot naturally adapted for a trap ehooting ground and located near San Rafael on the pictur- esque line of the San Fiancieco and North Pacific Railway, but an hour's ride from this city. The day was perfect for trap shooting and the birds were good and slrocg. Forty-three dozen birds proved inadequate to the demand. The grounds were in fine condition, a large number of visitors from the city and San Rafael were pres- ent and the shoot progressed from start to finish without a hitch. Among the visitors present, who also shot as guests of the club, were Henry Lee of Chicago, Harvey McMurchy of Syracuse, Paul Delmas of San Jose, Jack Fanning, the well known expert, and Messrs. Venker, Leahy, Lee, *' Johns " and Foley. A quartette of trap cracks showed prettily shot and straight scores in the club race, they were Clarence A. Haight. Harvey McMurchy, who both shot from the thirty- one yard marfe; Henry Lee, who gave a clever exhibition of trap shooting ekil), his position being an old-lime favorite one. that of holding the gun below the hip and bringing it 10 the shoulder after the trap was sprung. Mr. Ricklefson "urprised the gathering with some remarkable shooting, this oeing his initial effort at pigeons. Among the men who made eleven kills were Otto Feudner, his third bird dropping dead out of hounds; Phil Bekearl, who lost his sixth bird, a corker; Edg. Forster, J. B. Hauer and H. Miller, the two latter recent converts to live bird work. The handicaps in yards and detailed scores at twelve birds were as follows: Dantela 29-221111001111—10 Bicklefaon 27— 1122112111U— 12 ItlDff .28—02210202*211— 8 Shields 29-022100211111— 8 Dryfus 27—212221*12102—10 McMurcby 31—221 1 1 1222211—12 Wlel 26-2*0000022*0*— 3 tanning 31—22*0222*2212- 9 O. Feudner 31— Il*222i22222— 11 Schul z 30-002222222212—10 Kdg. Forater 30-22211111*122-11 Bekeart 28-111110111221-11 Verton 28-12221«01:i2IO- 9 Dr. Lane 26—12*101111211—10 Randall 29—612122120010 - 8 Hauer 26—111122211101—11 Lp6 29—211112222221—12 Venker 2S-0n*n'^2*221— 8 Wands 28-012 21012201— 9 Klevesahl 28—1211*^^112112—10 Hecht 26—01120111*111— 9 Haight 31-122212121222—12 Plel 2S— 11221102*111-10 Grabb 26— *122111*l'*2l— 9 ftoOB 28—21100*200222— 9 "Johns" 2S— 222011221220— 10 Folpy .30-OOnOw Murdock 30-011111202111—10 DfvUa 30— 22»112201101— 9 Miller 26-111111201111-11 J. Kullman 26-0.'iOi2102012— S Delmas 28-0022010*2212— 7 '-weeaey 29— 12Ilri22I2201— 10 Leahy 29—211221010220— 9 W. J.Golcher 30—112213202202-10 H. Kunmau....2"— 222111210220— 11 Shaw 28-00201*222221- 8 '^Dead out of bounds. After the club shoot, a jQve-hird pool race was started. Eleven shooters entered the match, Three rounds were shot out; birds then running short, the men with straight scores interested in the pool shot the match flut. The winners were Messrs. Shaw and Schullz, Frank Vernon losing his last bird. The scores were: Rons Haight ... Carr Maxwell.. Schuitz .... K evesahl.. ...Ollw — Daniels 1120w- ,..0122w— Shaw 21122 - ,. 121w — Leahy OlOw - ...COOw — Vernon 21220 - .22212 -5 Lucas 2110w- . 1021 w— Delmas OOOOw- Smith Olilw— iitzpatrlck lllw — The Ingleside trap ground was the ecene of the opening shoot of blue rocks for this season by the Olympic Gun Club. A fair attendance of members devoted themselves to the pastime of breaking targets, among them several novices at the game. Weather conditions were very pleasant. The principal event of the meeting, the club medal race at twenty-five targets, took place with twenty shooters in position. Clarence Nauman was high gun, closely followed by A. J. Webb, J. Williamson (a visiting member from the north), H. C. Golcber and H. H. White. A summary of results is as followe: C.Nauman 24, A. J. Webb 22, F. Feud- ner 17, H. H. White 21, L. D Owens 17, "Slade" 21, H. E. Rose 4, W. F. Forster 11, Henry Wicker 13, M. E. Unger 16. C. F. Stone 17, E P. Matteson 17, M. Allen 14, Lougee 20. J. Williamson 23, Dr. Kleieer 10, H. C. Golcber 21. Peters 10, J. J. Wirtner 2, Fred Surrhyne 13. In an open-to all race at twenty-birds, $1 entrance the pool was divided into three equal portions — one-third going to the shooters making best scores of seventeen oi better, one-third allotted to men making best three scores from fourteen to sixteen inclusive, the remaining third to the three best scoren below fourteen. The puree, amounting to $19 50, was divided by Owens, Nauman, White, Webb, Franzen and Williamson on high scores. In the second division Matteson and Allen were high eacb at sixteen, they took two-thirds of $6 50 and the other one-third went to Flickinger and Golcber, who tied on fifteen. Stone, Uoger and Wicker divided the money for the third class. Each class divided $6 50. A summary of the scores is as follows: F. Feudner 14, Nauman 18. Webb 18, Williamson 18, Owens 18, H. C. Golcber 15, "Slade" 17, Flickinger 15, Mattbeson 16. White 18, Stone 13, Unger 12, Wicker 11, Allen 16, Rose (birds only) 7, Lougee 14, Wirtner (birds only) 1, Surrvhne 9, Peters 6, Franzen 18, Nauman (birds only) 20, Webb (birds only) 19, Banks (birds only) 9. The results in aoother twenty-bird match were: Franzen 20, Feudner 15, Williamson 17, Banks 14, Nauman 15, Webb 20. Rose 12, 'Slade" 13, Owens 17, White 14. Flickin- ger 16, Golcber 12, Allen 12 In a twenty-five bird race Flickinger broke 20, Golcber 19, Surryhne 11 and Wirtner 2. In practice events of ten birds each, previous to the regu- lar races, the results were; Webb 10, Feudner 8, Williamson 8, Foster 5, Kieiser 4, Wicker 7, Owens 9, Webb 10, White 9, Nauman 9, Kieiser 4, Williamson 8, Nauman 10, Wicker 7, Matteson 7, Foster 6, Lougee 10, Feudner 7, Owens 8, Webb 10. "Slade" 8, Kieiser 3, Stone 6, Williamson 9, Allen 8, Rose 3, "Slade'' 8, Matteson 8, Foster 4. Last Sunday the Union Gun Club members turned out in force, the occasion being the initial shoot of the club on the Lincoln grounds, Alameda Point, The weather was fine for the sport. Lack of space this week prevents a detail ac- count of the scores. The summaries are given as follows: Warm Up- 10 Targets— McRae 10, Seaver 10, 9, 8, 8, Fisher 9, S, Laozer 8, Michelson 7, 5, Hoyt 7, 7, 7, 1, Sink- witz 7, 7, 6, Woliam 7, 6, Schendel 7, 2, Hszen 5, Mitchell 4, Itgen 4, 3, Javette 4, Lewis 3, 2, Bruner 3, 3, Dreiachman 3, 1, McLane 3, Spiro 3, 1. Club Race— 25 Targets— McRae 23, Seaver 23, 23 (birds), Fisher 22, Hoyt 20, Peterson 19, Michelseo 19, Woliam 18, Robertson 18, Sintwilz 18, M. McDonald J7, J. McDonald 16, Mitchell 16, McLane 15, Itgen 15, Preece 15, Gaster 15. Schendel 14, Schullz 14, Isaac 14. Javette Jr. 13, Hazen 13, Beloff 13, Bruner 13, Liddle 12, Pisani 12, Thomas 12. Mc- Lane 12, Ohortland 10, Wichman 10, Lewis S, Thiebaut 9, Olsen 9, Drieschman 8, Lanzen 7, Walpert 7. McRae took first money $3.25, Peterson and Michelsen divided second, $2.40. Third money $1.50 fell to Itgen and Preece. Pisani and Thomas won fourth money, 80 cents. Club Medal Match — Handicap — Ist class, 25 targets. Mc- Rae 23, Fisher 22, Hoyt 20, Robertson 16. 2d class, 26 tar- gets—J. McDonald 20, Sinkwilz 18. M. McDonald 18, Michelsen 15, Paterson 12, Mitchel 12. 3d class, 28 targets — Gaster 12, Schendel 9, Beloff 7. 4th class, 30 targets— Ohortland 20, Lewis 14, Thiebaut 10, Snyder 5. P. McRae will wear the club'b medal for the following month, winning by a score of 23 out of 25 in the handicap event. Open-to-all race, 20 targets— McRae 19, Robertson 18, J. McDonald 15, Smith 15, Mitchell 11, Michelsen 9, Itgen 9, Lewis 6. Outside of the regular events many visitors and members indulged in practice shooting. The second monthly shoot of the Eureka Gan Club took place at the Club's grounds on the peninsula last Sunday, C. P. Soule made the best individual score of the day breaking 22 targets, and now is the proud wearer of the club's dia- mond medal. The other scores made were : H. Kelly 21. E G. Pluke 15. W. F. Cook 15. C. 8. Jaossen 15, H. G. Gross 15, Guy L. Roberts 16, C. W, Young 13, W. C. Elsemore 10, J. K. Durnford 7. The Garden City Gun Club held a regular shoot on the the club grounds near the Bridge House, San Jose, last Sun- day. The first event, the handicap medal race at twenty- five targets, was won by W. B. Hobson. Dr. Barker and Geo. Anderson were the scratch men. The scores &nd handicaps were as follows : . , A. Holmes 7— iiuiiniioooioiioionnonooiu —23 J. Faull 12— OOOOOOnooOOf'lOOOOOOOOOOlOIOOlOOOIOOOO — 5 L. DPsaldo 5— OlllllllllOlUlllOlOlOOnillU —21 H. Lfon 2— IMOllllIOnilllOOUIlOllll - 22 H. Hart _H— COOUlOOOf 00001 lOOOlOOOlOUfOlOlOOlOlCOO— 11 A. M. Barker -. 5— linillllllOOiillllOlOlIll —20 Dr. Perrin 5— OOOllOOOoOOIOHllHOlO^lllIllO ^ifi Pgo. Anderson 3 llllMOdrillOlIllOlllUl _22 W. B. Hobson 10— lOlllllllillIliilintiluii _27 In the individual championship medal shoot at fifty tar- gets per man Geo. Anderson was the winner. The scores were: A. M. Barker 11011111011111111111111110111111110011111101111110-43 «eo. And'^rson II lllllOlI nil 111 1011 1 101 IlOlIIlIlll I HOI 1111 11111—45 W E. Hobson 1011 llllllllllimiOlOiriOOlOlI 1110101001100111111-37 H. Lion 1011 1 111 1 11 111 1011 111 101 UlllOllUlOlll 11 UiillUI 1—44 L. Desaldo Olioillllllliiiiiillliioioillliouoioiicooiiooonoo- 34 H. Hart -inooiiaoioiooooioiooooiooiOuoiooooiooioiooooiooo-17 Dr. Perrin „011llllin01IOlllllH]lll —22 A Holmes OlOllllOOOOllllOOUOlCOlO —13 Then followed a twenty-bird match, won by Geo. Ander- son, and a ten-bird match, io which Dr. Barker and Geo. Anderson tied for first place. The scores were: A. M. Barker 10111101111111111011-17 Geo Anderno 1 llOlllillliiuiilioi— 18 W. E. Hobson IIOIIJ 1011 111 1110111-17 H. Lion 11111111111110011011—17 A. M. Barker 1111111111- 10 W. B. Hobson IIIOIIIIU- 9 Geo. Anderson llllllllll— 10 H.Lion UllOlllU— 9 The Pelican Gun Club, of Sacramento, opened their trap season with a live bird shoot last Sunday. Ten members entered the lists. In a twenty-bird race Ed. Nicolaus was high eun with sixteen kills and Dr. Blemer came second with fifteen. The birds were good and strong. 0. Miller and Ed. Gerber shot a five-bird match, the former killing all his birds, snd his opponent but three. The scores in detail in the main club race were : Ed Nicolaus *2]12201212111121*i*-16 Dr. Blemer 01211*211012 0111011—15 Captain Ruhstaller- 10I2I011212001110'2*— 13 W. E. rterber- 220201*10*1221120110-13 F. J. Buhstaller 211*021*222OP'012I02-13 J. B. Giflen- 2r*iniH200221*l»«0— 12 J. Warrack _2()»*1200120ii0l0"1112— 10 F.C. Yoerk 2"0OIOlonoO200O12Ol— 9 F. Keisel 000110021210110000IO— 9 L. S. Up3^n , *00200020200000222**— fl * Dead out of bounds. Empire Gun Olub. The Empire Gun Club promises an interesting program for the shoot on Sunday, April 9th. With the regular events will be ad-leJ a special attraction in an open-to-all twenty target handicap merchandise race, entrance 50 cents. A number of valuable prizes that were not disposed of at the last trap shoot of the club will be apportioned among the successful shooters. In this race high guns are to win, but no breaks over twenty will count; ties may be shot off at the original handicap and number of birds {2 cents each), the winner taking his choice of the prizes. The novice and amateur classes will have a chance in three handicap events. Shooters can indulge in practice work as early as 8 o'clock a. m. The regular monthly business meeting of the club will he held on Tuesday evening, April 4th, in room 7, Crocker Building- Union Gun Olub. The regular shoots of the club will take place at the Lin- coln Club grounds on the fourth SunJay of each month from March 26th to September 24, 1899, inclusive. The program of events for each shoot is as follows: Ten-bird warm up, high guns, entrance fixed by the Captain; club shoot at twenty-five birds, only two scores to he made up during the season of seven shoots, club offers $8.00, money divided into 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent, class shooting. 20 breaks and ■ over, first-class; Iti to 19 icclusive, second class; 12 to 15 in- clusive, third class; below 12 fourth class, ties to shoot off at 10 birds or shooters' opliqn. Club handicap medal race at twenty-five birds, entrance 50 cents, handicaps based on scores made in the club shoot, shooters allowed to make up two scores. The winner of the medal to wear the same each montb, becoming the final property of the member winning the trophy ofteoest during the season. Ties shot off at ten birds or shooter's option. The handicap allowance is as follows: 12 birds or lesp, 5 target'; 12 to 15, 3 targets; 16 to 19, 1 target. Open-to-all race at twentv birds, entrance 50 cents, added money; purse division, 60, 30 and 20 per cent. Other events will be arranged by the Captain. All shoot- ers are invited to participate, for birds, in any of the fore- going events. Practice shooting will ensue from 9 to 10:15 A M., the scheduled events commencing at 10:15 a, m. OARTRIDQH AND SHBIiIi. Several bevies of bob white quail have been liberated in Fresno county. The Garden City Gun Club are making active preparation for the State shoot at Antioch. A live bird match has been arranged between the follofv- ing crack shots of Napa valley: Chas. Keams of Napa, H. Perkins of Suisun, H. A. Bassford, Hrnry Peters and J. M. Burns of Vacaville. It will be a twelve bird race for a pool of $125, and is scheduled to come off at the first shoot that occurs at either Napa, Suisun or Vacaville. A meeting of the Sacramento Couty Fish and Game Pro- tective Association was held last week. The matter of prin- cipal interest discussed was the anticipated veto by the Gov- ernor of the bill providing for the appointment of a State Game Warden. In view of the possibility of the Governor vetoing the bill, a general talk was indulged in respecting the benefits to be derived from organization, both county and State. Definite action was, however, deferred until the action of the Governor should be known. April 1, 1899] ©yjf ^xsBXs^v aw> §^xnn9vxan* Noticeable features at the opening shooU of the present trap season are the many novel and ingenious schemes de- vised for the division of the moneys and the methods of arranging matches, handicap and otherwise. It shows a strong interest in tbe sport and a praiseworthy desire on the part of the managers of the various dab shoots to encourage trap shooting by foEtering the efforts of amateurs and novices and making the experts bump themBeWes to keep on top. A superb specimen of the gunsmith's art has recently ex- cited the attention and favorable criticism of experts and amateurs alike in Eastern shooting circles. The gun is a 12 guage L. C. Smith, used by Miss Annie Oakley, the famous shot, it was put up epeciallv to her orders— it has a very fine piir of Chain Damascus barrels; on the right hand lock is engraved a portrait of Annie Oakley in stage costume, and on the left-hand lock the regular portrait that is so familiar to all shooters. In tbe guard in gold is Miss Oakley's entire name. The gun is pronounced by everyone who has seen it a magnificent piece of work, and the way Miss Oakley handles it is s^^aderfol. There is something in the flight of an inanimate target which is very deceiving to the eye, and it is a most difficult matter to discern at what moment the moving object, which has hitherto been rising slightly, is falling, and il is this feature which causes most expert shots to use a gun with more drop than would be chosen for live birds, which are usually rising when shot at. For the same reasoj the heal should not be held too upright, but the eye must be well down on the rib of tbe gun. It is regarded as a disadvantage to have the puM-off to tbe trigger too light, tbe trigger should be so arranged that the 6nger may press lightly on it at the momeot the gun is first aimed and slightly increased until the instant tbe gun should go off, when a slight further pressure releases the tumbler and the gun is fired. 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WOLL., of tie UniTereily of Wisconiin, neatly booDd into of 195 pages acdnotv beicp sent ontby tie Siltee Mro. Co. ■Sai.bm. C, is uDqnestioaably the best book yet Introdneed or thesnbiect! It includes: 1— Silage Crops. II— SUos. HI— Silage. IV— Feeding of Silage. V— Cemparison of Silage and other Feeds. VI— The Silo ia Modern Agriculture, and many valuable tables and compounded rations for feeding st^k. They are going rapidly, TosToid disinterested inquirers the Price Is 10c coin or stamps. SILVER MFC. CO, Salem, Ohio. SPLENDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARM, near Antioch, Contra Costa Co., Cal. Horses are Bent on the Stockton boat to Antioch. No dangers as from railroad transportation Horses led from Antioch to the Farm by uompsteat men. i SEPAKATE AtFAI-rA FIFI.DS if desired f SPECIAI, AI-FAIjFA and natural grasses in abundance CLIMATE mild winter and summer f SPECIAI CAKE taken of HORSES FINEST of PADDOCKS for STALLIONS. For rates apply H. DUTARD, Owner. 125-127-129 DAVIS STREET - - SAN FRANCISCO Or to FRANK NUQENT, flanager, Antioch, Cal. Apbil 1, 1899] m^lje ^veeiiev em& §pctvtttm^; Miss Jessie. 2:14, and other s Second Dam-BRIAR BELL, by DOS' WILKES. 2:24^. sire ot Riverside. 2:l2»4. and seven others. Third Dam— Bv MA MERINO PATCHES o«. tho sreaiest broodmare sire in the world. Fourth Dam— By ALMONT 33. sire ot aLTAMONT, the great Oregon sire. CAPTAIN JONES i^ a bUck slaliion foated in 1S93. stands 15 3 hands high, weighs 1.150 jonnds, has perfect trotting action and promises to be McKinnej'd fastest son. Come and see the bett four-year-old individual ever se n in Oregon. C A PT A IN JONES will make the season of i S99. commencing MARCH 1ST, at IRVINGTON PARK, ending JUNE 15TH. -TERMS, $25 SEASON- SIO payable at time of service and balance at end of season. JOHN PENDEE, Agent, Station "B," Portland, Oregon A. C. JONES, Owner. BOODLE 2m. The Only Stallion with a Fast Record in California that has sired a 2:10 performer. Sire of Ethel Downs, 2:10, Thompson, 2 :14><, Val- entine (2), 2:30 and others. AS a oire no stalUon living or dead can make a better showing, consid- ering the number of his foals that have been trained. Boodle Possesses All the Qualifications desired in a staiUon. Some horses show early and extreme speed for an occasional heat, and are soon retired, owing to inherited weakness. Different with the Bood- les—they come early and Etay late. Boodles has traveled from East to West, and from West to East azain, he has trotted year by year on every track of note in California, and he is still ' in it." He will be ready again this year when the bell rings. Like his illustrious ancestors Gold- smith Maid, 2:14 and Lady Thorne, 2:18^, he continues to train on, and on, and on. Send for pedigree. TERMS $50 for a few approved mares. Q. K. HOSTETTER & CO., C, F. BUNCH, Manager. Owners. |San Jose Kace Track. Breed For Extreme Speed. Stein way, 1808, Rec.2:25!, (p-ate staiiio„) The Season Ghas. Derby 4307, Rec. 2:20, $100 The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2;IO List. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terms for yoang stallions and pastnraRe on application. AddresB, OAKWOOD PAR< STOCK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa County, Cal Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, m, CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AQE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. '^ WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Bandlett Stables, Near Bace Track OAKLAND _ . . _ CAlitF, TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With [Jsnal Return Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 911 Feralta St., Oakland, Cal. McKINNET, 2: U 1-4. Sire of Zombro _- 2:11 J.'nnv Mac (3) .2;12 Hazel Kinney . 2:12J4 Yon Bel (3) .2:1."^ McZeus Juliet D ..2:13>*2 Harvey Mao .. 2:1414 Geo. W. McKinney...2:14i< Osito „2:14^ Mamie Riley ...2:16 ilabel McKinney.. ...2:17 ...2:2414 .. 2:25 .. 2:255i NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 1=4, dam Lida W., 2:18 1=4, by Nutwood, 2:18 3=4. Nutwood WI!kes221G,^2?f«^^* l3 tbe Sire ol Wiio l3 It (Champion tbree- year-old trottiog gelding ol th' world) 2:13 J. A. McKerron (2). 3:2 4 1-4 J. A. McKtrron (3) „2:12 1-4 Clandias (3) 2:26 1-2 ClandiuH (4) 3:13 1-3 Irrirgton Belle (2) 2:24 1-4 Irv'ngton Belle (3) 2:18 1-2 Ceotral Girl (4)... 2:32 1-3 Who Is She (4) 2:25 Fred Wilkes 2:26 1-3 W^ilkes Direct (3) Tr 3:21 W. B. Bradbury filly Tr 2 :23 Georgie B. Trial„ 2:3S NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed, He is the only stallion who ever produced two three-year-olds in one season with records of 2:12 and 2:12 1-4 respect- ively. Who Is It is tbe champion gelding of the world, and J. A. McKerron was the fastest three -year-old In tbe East last year, and both are as flne-gaited trotteis as were ever seen on a trflck. NUTWOOD WILKES will make the season of 1899 at the NUTWOOD STOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS : $50 FOR THE SEASON. With nsual retam privileges. Good pasttirage at S3 per month. Bills payable before removal of mare. Stock well cared for, but no responsibility assumed for accidents and escapes. For farther particulars apply to, or address, MARTIN CARTER. Nutwood Stock Pann. Irvington. Alameda Co.. Cal. ST AM B 23,444 REG. 2:11 1-4 Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 limes 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7,500 IN PURSES STAM B. 23,444, 2:11 1-4, isbyStamboul, 2:07i^ (sire rf di in the 2:30 list), dam Belle Mediam. 2:20. by Happy Mediam (sire of Nancy Hanks, 2:04, and 92 others in the 2:30 list and of 55 producing sonsaod 49 producing damsj, second dam by Almont LigblDing (sire of the dams of King Princeps, 2:16, and Zombro. 2:i]):thlrddam by Mambrino Patchen; fourth dam by Mambrino Chief ST A9I B. is one of tbe soundest and gamest race horses on the Coast and one of the best voung Blallions standing for public service. Weight 1075 lbs., height 15 3. Will make the Season at Agricultural Park. Sacramento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON. Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- tent men. Be>t of care taken ot mares but no respoDsibllity as- sumed for accidents or escapes. All bills payable at time of ser- O vict aud must be settled before removal of mare. Address all comrauuicatioua to TUTTLE BBON.. Bocklln, Gal. (Early Speed BREED FOR - Extreme Speed (Size and Style. DIABLO, 2:09i, By Chas. Derby, sire of 3 in 2:10, dam Bertha, by Alcantara, sire of S2 in S:1S. Diablo at 9 years of age is the sire of HIJo del Diablo 3:im Diawood 2:14'^ Inferno 2:15 DIdxIion (trial) 2:13Ji Kl DlHblo (trial) 2:18 Verona (trial) _.2:21 All three-year-olds and nearly the entire number of Diablo's get that have been trained. Diablo Will Make the Season of 1899 at Pleasanton, Cal. ■■ = TERMS $40 the Season. Good pasturage for mares. Care taken, but no responsibility assumed for accidenta or escapes. Address, WM. MITBBAY, Owner, Pleasanton, Cal. 206 er^e '^veeitev tm& ^ovt&tntxxu [Apeil 1, 1899 Tke Three Hisrh Scores Made "With GOLD DUST SMOKELESS opening Of the Bine Roc. Season - of 18|^,a^,;^'=,,Lj™^- '■°™ Cln. Open-to-.U Tournament on Uk yonr dealer for "GOI-D DUST" CartridgeB. Use "GOI-D DUST" Measare if yon load yonr own siella. ^ ^ SMOKELESS POWDEK CO., San Francisco. Cal. GUNS ABE WINNERS L.O.SMITH ^ THIRD ANNUAL DOG SHOW OF THE San Francisco Kennel Club AT MECHANIC'S PAVILION, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., MAT 3, 4, 5, 6th. Entries Close April 23d. Judge, H. W. LACY, of Boston. Superintendent, W. E. MURDOCH; Secretary, H H CARLTON; Clerk, A. N. THOMPSON; Assistant, \VAI,1 EK BENCHLbl . Office: 238 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. Premium List Bearty APRIL Ist. Wins will be Eeeogaized in any part of the United Stales. The Only Show on the Coast to Date under A. K C. Rules. GUARANTEED never to shoot loose witb any pitro powder*made. ALL THE CRACK SHOTS SHOOT ,A.*.A. SMITH GUNS — -^^•^ — L. C. SMITH Gnns are ManafactDrBd and Guaranteed by THET SHOOT THET LAST THE HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON N Y. PHIL. B. BEKEAKT, Pacific Coast Representative - - San Francisco, Ca) FISHING TACKLE t^£LXt GUN GOODS v. 416 MARKET ST. BELOW SANSOME, S. F. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. "E. C." Powder IS SAFE. It is as StronsT and Quick as any Po-wder MadeZZflNJl — IT IS SAFE! — PHUi. E. BEKEAKT, Pacific Coast Representative. Olabrough., Golcher vfe Co. GUNS y^^^^ GUNS Gun Goods Gun Goods 538 MARKET STREET S. F. Do You Wish to "Win at the Traps? SELBY TRAP LOADS .^.sls. 'K'oxa.T;' Decklex^. E. I. Da Pont de Nemours & Go. The Oldest, Largest and Mcret Succesafol Powder Makers in tbe Conntry. Mannfactnrere of DU PONT RIFLE, SUMMER SHOOTING, EtGLE DUCK, CHOKEBORE and CRYSTAL GRAIN AND OF THE Du Pont Smokeless THE LBADINa SMOKELESS POWDER OP THE UNITED STATES The DO PONT Brand gnarantees EXCELLENCE; REGULARITY, PENETRATION and CLEANLINESS The Pacific Coast record for 1896 was made with "DU PONT SMOKELESS." O. A. HAIGHT, Agent, 226 Market St., S. F San Jose Dog Show 3D ANNUAL DOG SHOW OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY POUL= TRY AND KENNEL CLUB. (in coDjunction with the Cala. Col!ie Club ) APRIL 5, 6, 7, 8, 1899. Entries Close Mar, 30- Don't Wait! If you've a good dog exhibit it. If you want to Bee a good show come and see ttis one. For premium list, rales, etc. Address CHAS. H. BARKER, Sec'y. San Jose, Cal. # Dog Diseases <- AUD •^sr to r'ooca. Mailed Free to any address by the antbor H. Clay Gloves, D. V. 8., 1293 Broadway New York. W.&P. Prepared Roofing. BUILDING PAPER. Insulating. Water proof. Sanitary. Vermin proof. Tarred Felt. Roof Paints PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFINQ CO. F. 113 NeTV Montgomery St., S Correspondence soUeited. BLOOD POISON! Primary* SeroDdary or Tertiary, no matter ot how long standing, cored for life ander absolQte guarantee in from 15 to 60 dayB. I have ased this wonderial remedy in my private practice tor over 20 years and bave never fai'ed. A patient once treated by me Is free from outbreaks lorever. I ase no Mer- cury or Poiash. I will pay S500 for any case that I faU to cure within 60 days. Write at once. DR. GRAHAM. Salte 1109. 114 Dearborn gt., Cbioaso. III. San Francisco and North Pacific Ry. Co The Picturesque Rourr OP CA1.IF0BMIA. The Flneet Flahlns fcnd Hnntlng in Camomla NUMEROUS RESORTS. MINERAL SPRINGS, HOT AND COLD. HEALTH PLEASURE RECREATION III SsGtlon tor Fruit Firms and Stool Rraedlng. ■— ■ TmC ROUTS TO San Rafael Petaluma Santa Rosa, Ukiah And other beantlfnl towns.T THB BEST CAMPTKQ GR0UND8 OM THE OOAflT. TiOKBl OnriOB— Comer New Montgomery ko M&rket streeta, tmder PalAce HoteL QjomcaAi' OvnoK— KntDAl Life BoUdlnc* B. X. BYAM. Oen. Pa««. A«t SANTA FE ROUTE Tlie best railway SAN FRANCISCO to CHICAGO Every day Pallman Palace Sleeping Cars and Fnllniun Tourist Sleeping Cars ran on the following time : THE CALIFORNIA I.TMITED leaves SUN- DAYS, TUESDAY:) and FRIDAYS. Rand80m*>st Train Iq the World, Double Drawing-room Sleeping Canj, OvBervailon Car and a Dlolne Car managed by Mr. Fred Harvey. Entire train lighted Dy Elecrlclty Harvey's Dining Booms serve superior meals at very reasonable rates. You VFill be comfortable if yon travel on the SANTE FE. PATENTS Caveats, Pensions.Trade Marks, DesIgo.Patents, Copyrights, Etc., COBBEBPONDENCE SOLICTTED JOHN A. SAUL. Le DrollBldg, Wseiiltietoii, Gocoanut Oil Cake. THE BEST FEED FOR STOCK, CHICKENS AND PIQS. For sale in lots to suit by EL DORADO UNSEED OIL WORKS CO 208 California St., San Francisco, Cal. San Francisco Ticket Offlce— 628 Market Street. Tele- phone Main I53I. SuDset Limited THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY'S MAGNIFICENT TRAIN BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW ORLEANS LEAVES SAN FRANCISCO, 10 p. m. Toes, and Sat. LOS ANCELES, 3 p. m. Wed. and Sun. Yesiihukd. Composiie, Com-parimeTtt, Jjouhle Drawing-room, Sleeping and Dining Cars, Elegantly Jilted, A Royal Train Along a Royal Way Pacific Coast Limited BETWEEN Los Angeles, St. Louis and Chicago Via EL PASO and Fort WORTH With throngh car connection for SAN FRANCISCO Leaves San Francisco 5:00 p. m. Men. aod Thar. Los Angeles 11:30 a. m. Tue. and Fri. (rrives Chicago 4:00 p. m. Fri. and Hon . An Elegant Solid VesiibuUd Train, with Equipmenl Similar to Sunset Limited, Grand Transcontinental Tours Apbii. 1, 1899] 'S ASD DCKBA.MS— Hoga, Poalirr. WM. NILES & CO.. Loa Angeles, Cal. VETERINARY. Eleven years old. Has alTvays is a beautifal and faghionable MONTEREY AMIGO 31,706, Record 2:09 14, mI^^^H^ WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE LOS ANGELES TROTTING PARK. 0ALL3 FEOM ALL PARTS OF THE COAST AKD INTEKIOR PKOMPTLY ATTENDED. Dr. G. "W. Stimpson — M. O. C. V. S. — MpDEEi* StJEGEBT ASD TeEATMENT OF BACK HOBSES A SpECTALTT. San Francisco Office: 510 Van Xess Ave. (Seax Golden Gate Avenoe) Teu Jessie 1721. HOUES: 11 A. » . to 2p. m. Kesidence: 698 24th St., Oakland. Tel. Eed 33o1. (Near San Pablo Avenne) HoUES : 7 to 9 A. M. ; 5 to 7 p. M. Ira Sarker Dalziel VETERINARY DENTIST. oyncK ASH btablz : 606 Golden Oate Avenne. Ban Francisco. 077ICX HOtrBa: 7 toga. m.aQd4 to Sp.m TKL. South 631. IDESCRiPTrON. MONTEREY AMIGO 2:091-4 stands 15 hands 3 in., weighs 1200 lbs., is a square trotter, and is admitted by all who have seen him to be the most complete stallion in every respect ever on the Pacific Coast. He has the style, size and bold action so much sought after by expert horsemen of the pres- ent time. In color he is a handsome chestnut with white ankles. He has the best of legs and feet, and is perfectly sound and without a blemish. TERMS. He will be allowed to serve 30 mares at $60 for the season ending June 1st when all bills must be paid. Or $50, for spot cash at time of service. I in- tend to take him through the Eastern circuit this year and confidently look forward to bringing back to California the stallion record of the world. Address all PEDIGREE. f Sidney 2:19 3-4 Sire of Monterey -.2 :09i^ Lcnna N (p) 2^% Dr. Leek _.2:lliii Oddity 2:10iii Sldmont 2:10J^ Gold Leaf. i-MH Adonis ..-.2:1114 and 8 others in the 2:15 circle, and 26 in 2:20 and tetter Hattie - — Dam of Monterey 2:C9Ji Montana - 2:16Ji communications to Santa Claris 3:17 1-2-i Elinor. fStrathmore 403 "I Sire of Sire of William Kenn 2:07J4 Ciaos Almont 2:123^ Cians Forrester 2:11J.2 and 12 others in 2-.30 I and 73 others in 2:30 tl^ady Thorn Jr., by Mamhrino Dam of Navidad 2:-22J^ Santa ClatiS „ 2:15 Sweetness- - Dam of Sidney 2:11 Com. Belmont 4340.... Sire of Dams of Monterey 2:09% Montana 2;16)i Felifare 2:10^ laso 2:11 Galette - _2:12V!2 Dr. Spellman 2:133;, Sire of Carrie Bell 2:23 Meieor 2:17;^ l.Barooa _ «..- Dam of Eattie, dam of Monterey „ 2:09^i Montana JlMii P. ("Volunteer 55 Sire of ..•( St. Julian 2:11?^ I and 33 others l.I Sfoetsman, register your wants and place an 1 advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with less expense than hy any other method. TO BUY K OR SELL A HORSE, Tacoma, Wash., Ang. 9. 1893.— Mr. F. L. Acklet; I received the box of Taxider some time ago. II works fine. I have just finished moanting a beautifal swan. I have already a nice collection of birds, and a class of seven boys. It is really wonderfni how it worts. The very first bird I mounted was a success. Please find enclosed money order for one dozen boxes. Please rash, as I cm in qoiie a hnrry. Tlianking yon for past favors. I remain truly yours, J. H. Flandebs, Tacoma, Wash. I have letters like this from hundreds of people, and all are having success- Send for a bos to-day. You can learn in one hour. Remember, success is guaran- teed from the start. Liberal discounts to agents. Taxider is manufactured by F. L. ACKLEY, Sioux City, Ia. U. S. A. C. F. BUNCH, Superteadent VeDdome Stock Farm Race Track San Jose, Cal. "Will Take a Few Outside Horses to Train on Reasonable Terms. The following named horses have received their records at the bands of Mr. Bunch. Viz. — Much Better...- 2^ynii Ethel Downs, 2:10 Our Boy ^2:12\4 Yon Bet _2:12»^ Claudius „2:13^ - -3? Hillsdale 2:15 Jonn Bury j2:]Sh Dr. Frasse 2:18^ Alviso 250 Lynnette „2:20 Laura B .221 Iran Alto 2:13?^ Tbompson -2:14 J^ And many othera better than 2:3a Sulkies Built to Order! REPAIRED AND CONVERTED. [lined ap to ran perfect when strapped to horse. OUB aPEClALTT — — "^^SULKIES TO RENT-^ We BUT and sell Secondhajo) Stjlkies. W. J. K£N7(£T^ Bikeman, &31 Valkncia St., mUB 16-n- 208 Qlj^e ^vesHev antf ^trtrvntan. TELEPHONE: South 640 Boc ^s Jan /Mm RANCI5C0. J. O'KANE 58 Warren St., 26=28 Golden Q. Ave. , New York. San Francisco. HARNESS HORSE BOOTS LOW PRICES - LOW PRICES Send for Catalogue CLOTHING MEDICINES Our Track Harness and Horse Boots are The Best in the World. THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS 1400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; ail Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE atthe special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. COKRESPONnENCE SOLICITED ^ JOHN C. KIKKPATKICK,]IIaiia(er -THE NEW UP-TO-DATE 1899 A Record Breaker McMUEEAY SULKY . . . "GREAT POINTS." • Its Simplicity. Its Pehfect Coxstructiox, Its Easy Running. Its Light Weight. Its Great Strength. Its Beautifdl Appearance Its Great Amount of Room Its CoiEFOBTAELE RiDIIfG. Its Handsome Finish Its Highest Grade Its Low Price. No 20—1899 McMURRAY SULKY. The inereasine popnlarity of tne ■■McMdbeay" Suj ky Is evidence that tbeynll the bill with turfmen. 32 years of conihiuons success in the man- nlactare of Track Vehicles snrely demonBirates the fact that we are the leaders in our line. If yon are in ihe market for a Solky be sore to invesu- gate the merits oi the SlcMur- ray belore buying. Havo. a few 1898 Snlkies on hand which we will close out at a reduced figure. Remember we furnish wheels and atiachments for old style Sulkies. TVili fit any make. New Sulky Catalogue for the asking. THE M'MURRAY SULKY CO., MARfON, OH O. IHE FENCE THAT FENCES. A MERIGAN )! ALL STEEL WOVEN WIRE FIELD FENCE. Largre, strong wir. s li'^avily galvanized. Tension curve at everj' inter- S'^ciion of main sitands and slay wir- s. provides for expansion and con- traction. The '■Ameiicitn'' Fence is made of Erst Bessem'-r Sinl Wires, on most advanced prin- ciples, lis thnroLiuli efficiency is proven under ^q_ all circumsiatves ;is a s:(f.> ;.rid .^^'ir turn cattle, horses, hogs and pij EV£RY ROD GUARANTt-t INVESTIGATE il AMERICAN FENCE at our asency in J'our ncai-'St town. If you can't find such an agency, write U3 for com- ple'.e catalogue and we will see you ai-e •applied. FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO. Gas, Gasoline Engines -FOR- Pumpicg, Hoisting and Air Compression. WINDMILLS STANDARD SCALES Send for illustrated list to FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO., 310 MARKET ST., SAN FaANCISCO, CAL. Racine! Racing!' R C. J. C. AMIEICAn FIELD FEBCE, AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE CO. gf^o^^f! ISMON, Agent, Regular Style, stays 12 or 6 ins. apart. Pacific Coast Office: GEO. H. CHICAGO, ILL. 826 FKEMONT ST. San Francisco Advertise Your Stallions in the BREEDER AND CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB RAGES ■WINTER MEETING 1898-99. MONDAY, MAR. 20 to APRIL \ Inclasin. Oakland Eace Track Kacing MONDAY, TDESDAY, WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Five or More lEaces Each Day. Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 m. and 12:-10 1, 1:30, 2. 2:.'10 and 3 P. m., conneciiog with iralnt St ipplng at the entrance ot llie track. Buy yooi ferry lickeis to Shell Moand. Returniog, Trains Lea^e the Track at 4.15 and 4:lf p. M. and immediately after the last race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR., President. R B. MILROY. Secretary. FREEl FREE! FREEl A Life Size Portrait, Crayon, Pastel or Water Color, Free. In order to Introduce onr excellent wort we will make to any one sending^ us a photo a Life ^ize Portrait Crayon. Pastel or Water Color Portrait Free of Charge. Snaall pSotopromptlv returni-d. Exact likeness and highly artistic finish guaranteed. Send your photo at once to C, L. :>IARECHAX ART CO., 348 Elm St., DaUas, Texas. OAKLAND RACE TRACK (EMEETVII,I,E) FIV£ O"^ MORE RACES DAILY APRIL 3 TO APRIL (5 Racing Starts at 2:15 P. M. Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 m. ; 12:30 ; 1;00: 1:30: 2:00 and 2:30 p. m. Buy Ferry Tickets to Shell Moand. ADMISSION $1.00 F. H. GKEEN. Sec'y. S. N. ANDBOUS, Pres. Experienced Farmer and Stock Raiser. A man and his wife want a situation to take charge of a breeaing farm. Have the best of refer- eoce. Bighly recorameDded by the Eoyal Collie of Veterinary SnrgeoDB. Understands building and general Improvements. Address 'SV. H. G., BREEDEK AND SFORTSBEAN. VoL XXXIV. No. 14. No. 223.4 GEART STBEBT. SAN FRANCISCO, SATUEDAY, APRIL 8,1899. 8UBSCRIPTI0X TBtBEE DOLLARS A YEAR SPURTS, SKIPS AND SKIVES. [By the Geees 'Un.1 The Breeders are to the front with a list of purses for their fall meeting, which have the old figures, f 1,000 aflased. Tsvo hours after the Board of Directors had decided upon these events I met one of our leading horse men and he was inquiring for ' prospects." How a lot of generous purses helps a revival in the trotting horse business. The P. C T H B A. have done nobly, and never in years has its Board of Directors worked in such harmony as was evident at the meeting held last Tues- day. I believe the race meeting given by the organiza- tion this year will be a success in every way and that the public will turn out in larger numbers than for years. There has been a lot of hvely skirmishing among trainers during ihe past few days to secure horses to train for these purses. There are, at the pres- ent time about four hundred horses with records within the State that are fit to campaign. Some of them will go East, but probably not over thirty or iorty all told I have not visited a training track in my rounds, how- ever, but there were at least three green horses being worked to every one with a record, and it would not surprise me to see five hundred hors^ in training in California by the time the entries close for the Breeders' meeting, which is May 1st And there are some ' hot" ones among these green horses- 2:10 will be beixten more times in California this year than last and the fast rides were pretty numerous last season. Now that the Breeders have led off, the district asso- ciations should get to work and formulate programs as soon as possible. The first thing to be considered is a circuit. One should De arranged very soon and dates assigned that will be agreeable to all parties At least a dozen good meetings can be given on the Grand Cir- cuit, as we call it, and three months' good racing held There is not an association on this circuit but can give purses of f500 or over for five or sis days' racing, and with a good agricultural exhibit make a profit on the meeting if properly conducted. I promised in this department last week to tell the readers of the Breeder a>i> Sportsjiax something of the mare Miss Logan, 2:07>.>, and her owner, Dr. Boucher of San Jose. I saw the mare for the first time last week, while making the rounds of the stables at the San Jose track. She was standing in a long shed, the doors of which were closed. A groom was just putting the harness on preparatory to hitching her to a heavy Petaluma cart, in which the Doctor was to jog her a few miles. While the harness was being pat on she stood as quiet as a lamb, and I was particularly struck with her resemblance to Lacy B., 2:17^^, the daughter of Ales Button that was campaigned on the California circuit by the late Geo. W. Woodard. Miss Logan's sire. Gen. Logan, 2:23, was by Ales Button, and the Button family all have size and good looks. Miss Logan is a large, bright bay mare and has the very best of feet and legs, which is another family trait of the Buttons As I said, she stood very docile while the harness was put on, but when the shafts of the cart were brought mt6 place and the traces hooked, she began to step about slightly as though she knew It was time to move, Tne groom at her head patted her while the Doctor gathered the reins and climbed into the vehicle, then the shed door was opened and the groom led her out carefully and did not leave her head until about fifty yards down the road, when he let go and Miss Logan jogged off at a slow pace without hopples. The readers of this paper have been told the story of her training and what difficulties were surmounted by her owner's untiring patience, so it is not necessary to repeat it here. Dr. Boucher will campaign her on the Eastern circuit this season and believes that with good luck she will come home in the fall with a record still lower than the one she now holds. In a large roomy bos stall at the end of the Doctors "string," was a large, handsome, light chestnut two- year-old colt that could be 1 d into a ring with a lot of big thoroughbreds of the same age, and pass for one of them— and a good one at that. This was Miss Logan's only foal, and stamps her a3_ a broodmare of merit and great promise, as this fellow will pace into the list any time they ask him to. He was sired by Harry Gear, a son of Echo. Those who have seen him jogged to a cart (he is only just bridle wise), say that he has the sweet- est way of going of any young pacer they have seen. I was much interested in the discourse Dr. Boucher gave me on the hopple question and only regret not be- ing a stenographer that I might give it to my readers just as he uttered it during a ten minutes conversation. "Breeders," said he. "have been mating trotting sires to pacing mares and pacing sires to trotting mares until the produce don't know which gait to take, but more in- telligent breeding will eventually result in pure gaited horses at the gait they were intended by their breeders to go, and the hopples will gradually drop o5 entirely. I admit that in my opinion the attempted legislation is uncalled for and unjust, and I will never take my mare to a track whose managers bar them in any classes. I went into the breeding of horses with a purpose and I believe wi h ordinary intelligence, and sunk a fortune in it until I finally got this mare. It is right for the as- sociations that have for years been asking me to pur- chase tickets in their lotteries in the shape of entries to their races, to pass an ex post facto law and say that this ticket I have here is a counterfeit? What horse ever be- fore started out in the green class and wound up the season with a record of eight firsts and two seconds out of ten starts and with a mark of 2 :07>£." "They say that hopplesare unsightly," continued the Doctor. "Now Mr. Malcomb Forbes is a nice gentleman and a good man. He decries the hopples on all occas- ions, but I would call attention to the pictures of his horse Bingen, 2:06%, and my mare, both in racing garb, as published in the Eastern turf papers Bingen is covered all over with boot« of every description — in fact it would be hard to name any horse paraphernalia, ex- cept a set of hopples, that he didn't have on. What road driver would go through the park or down the road with a horse rigged like that? And yet Mr. Forbes thinks hopples should be barred. Then there is the "danger" objection, which so many who know nothing of the business raise on all occasions. How manj- ac- cidents occurred in races last year that were caused by hopples? Three out of four of them happened to horses that did not wear the straps. Ed Geers is opposed to hopples and will not use them. What trainer is in the hospital any more than he?" "I hold," said Dr. Boucher, "that I have a right to use any device that is reasonable and does not interfere with the rights of another. I would rather be a breeder of a mare like that who only needs a set of hopples to enable her to pace to a mark of 2 :07>2 the first year out, than to breed one of those trotters that requires knee boots, shin boots, toe weights, elbow guards, quarter boots, patent head gear, a side pole, and several other things to make him trot a mile better than 2 :20." The Doctor has a wa^C putting things that makes them as clear as day, and one must admit that his argu- ments are good ones The owner of the hoppled horse has the handicap of being unable to sell him for as much by a long way as the horse that goes without the straps, and I believe with the Doctor that the question will settle itself in time — the hoppled horse will not be wanted as a road horse any more than the rough gaited trotter will be. The horse that brings the most money is the one that has the most speed, looks and style, and goes fast with the least effort and the cleanest open gait, and requires no boots or weighting, and he is the one the breeder will try to produce. Three in five for the slow classes and two in three for the fast ones is the plan to be followed in the races given by the Breeders Association this year, and I think this will meet the approval of the horsemen, "When heats are trotted in 2 :1.5 or better the two-in-three race is long enough. At Santa Eosa last year there was two in- stances where four heats were required to decide a two- in-three race in which less than a half dozen horses contested. "With good judges and a good starter there is no reason why the harness races should not be popu- lar in California once more. The old question of laying up heats has been threshed over and over again, but the fact has always remained that the great cause of this practice has been the opportunity of making more money out of the pool box than could be gained by winning the purse. Small and insignificent purses, and the betting handled by bookmakers will make crooked racing on any track. It is to be hoped that the wager- ing this year will be done by means of the auction pools and the Paris mutuel boses, as they will provide a fair and hcnest means of handling all the money that the public care to place. Making the stakeholder an inter- ested party Ln the result of a contest, as is the case with bookmaking, is the cause of most of the crookedness in racing, and should never be allowed on trotting tracks. There are temptations enough as it is without multiply- ing them. — ■ ^ ^ The stockholders.'board of directors and board of cen- sors of the American Trotting Register Association will meet in Chicago on Wednesday of nest week. Messrs. Lucas Brodhead, S. G. Boyle and Major H. C. McDowell are members of the board of directors from Kentucky, while Messrs. Boyle and Brodhead are also members of the board of censors. The latter gentlemen will be present, but Major McDowell is in Florida for the ben- efilt of his health and will be unable to attend. "WilliaxiPenn, 2:09)^. will be sold at the Cleveland sale in May, and the Austrians who profess, to want him so badly, will have a chance to get him if they are willing to put up enough money. Thomas Holland, the former California trainer, now in Belgium, who last year Lad his license revoked in France, has been reinstated and will campaign horses in France. 210 ^^!e ^ve^hev mt> §pd pacer to make the experiment. You can get a fast pacer out of moat any old thing now, but it takes a great trotting mare to produce a great trotting horse, and I don't think anyone can poict to the great trotting horse that ever came from any other kind. And in regard to the pacing-bred pacers and the trotting- bred, I am free to say that with the one exception of the Hal family of Tennessee pacers, I'd take the trotting-bred pacer every time. I cannot see that any other family of pacing- bred pacers has been able to establish any claim to public patronage as race horses. Bat this family is a law unto its- self, and as such I am in favor of keeping it as pure as pos- sible, but improving all the time by creasing in any trotting bred pacing crosses that will give them more beauty, style and finish. The handsomest son of Brown Hal I ever saw was the lamented Storm 2:08J, and I will always believe be got his good looks as much from his Dillard dam, a most beautiful and excellent family of Kentucky saddlers, as from his sire, who is, himself, the handsonsest of all the Hals. There is a general law in physics about the attraction of opposites. This same principle seems to operate aa a law of natural selection, in the animal. Even in the highest of all animals — man, the universality of this law, when allowed its own natural scope, is apparent to every man who has studied the disposition of the man and wife. In a lower animal, as the horse, deprived of animal instinct of mating in accord- ance with natural laws, it devolves upon the intelligent breeder to do the selecting and every man who expects the best results must breed according to the disposition as well aa the conformation and blood lioee of the aire and dam. The folly of breeding a high-strung, nervous horse to a mare of like disposition may be demonstrated any day by looking at the first rattle-headed horse that you happen to ride or drive. The Hals are quiet, even-tempered horses. For this reason they mate best with mares of spirit and nervous force. There was no mare of more spirit and determination than Sweep- stakes, the dam of Star Pointer- There was never a quieter horse than old Tom Hal. Sach of the Wilkes as have come under my observation have been horses of great nervous force, and I shoald think they would mate better with mares of a quieter temperament. The Electioneers I have knoWn have been quiet horses. I think it was Mr. Stanford who bred them so ^reely to mares with plenty of thoroughbred blood in them. It Is obvious, however, that no general rule can be laid down for nnj family of horses. The individual qualities of the sire and dam should be thoroughly studied and the animals mated with reference to their individuaj traits. And in doing this preference should always be given to any speed lines that have already been proven. Suppressing Sausallto Pool Rooms. Ever since the establishment of pool rooms at Saasalito made a sort of cheap Monte Carlo of that pretty little town on the Marin county side of the bay, the respectable element oi that community has tried its best to devise some plan by which the obnoxioaa business of bookmaking on Eastern races, and the open running of faro and crap games can be stopped. Sausallto is an incorporated town, however, and as the "water front" casts nearly all the votes polled there, and is favorable to anything that will bring a crowd of people to the otherwise quiet town everyday, it has suc- ceeded in electing Trustees and police officials who permit the nefarious business to proceed. The District Attorney of Marin county believes, however, that he has discovered a plan by which the detested pool rooms can be taxed out of existence. This is bis statement: *' Under Section 25 of the county government act the Board of Supervisors has the power to regulate every kind of business conducted in the county that is not unlawful. There is no question as to the Board's authority, no matter what the town authorities may do. The ordinance can be enforced the same as a liquor license or a pedler's license, and I be- lieve it can be made sufficiently effective to prevent the oper- ation of the pool room men." It is rumored that the Supervisors will be asked to fix a license of $10,000 a year on the huainess of bookmaking, this amount to be required in advance from each and every per- son publicly booking on races held outside the limits of Marin couoty. The news that such legislation is con- templated has caused a stir in gambling circles, as the season of IS99 has been looked forward to by them as a particularly prosperous one in prospective. ■ ■ ^ ■ — Sprlnir Meeting at Woodland. Walter Masten, lessee of the Woodland race track, pro- poses giving three days racing on the 4th, 5th and 6lh of May. There are to be two harness races and one run each day, with puraea from $150 to $200. The entries will prob- ably close on the 24th of this month. The class races will be a trotting race for two-year-olds, one for horses of the 2:23 class, one for 2:35 trotters and one for trotters without records. There will be a purse offered for pacers of the 2:40 class. The Woodland track is one of the best in the Slate, and a splendid place for training, 212 ®1;« ^veettev tmii §p0vt»mmu [Apbii. 8, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. KELLET, Pbopbibtob. Ma Torf and Sporting Aotbority of the Paoific Coast. — OPTICS — No. 22 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich, Special Representative, 31 Park Row, New York. riJBMg— One Year. 83 :gUMonIha, 81.75 iTlireeMantbi, 81. SERICTLT IN ABVAHCaE. Money Bhould be sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter addressed to F. W. Kelley, 22K Geary St., San Francisco, Cal. Commnnications must be accompanied by the writers' name and addreffl, not necessarily for publication, but ae a private guarantee ol rood faith. San Francisco, Saturday, April 8, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TROTTERS AND PACERS. BOODLE, 2:12J^ C. F. Bunch. San Jose CAPTAIN JONES 29,666 John Peflder. Poitland, Oi CHAS. DERBY, 2;20 Oakwood Park Stock Farm, DanviUe DIABLO, 2:09J< Wm Mnnay, Pleasanton, Cal GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2:16% Chas. Johnson. Woodland HAMBLETONIAN WILKES, 1679... Green Meadow S. F., Sanla Clara McEINNEY, 2:1114 „ C. A. Durlee, Oakland MONTEREY, 2:0914 P. J. WilUams. University, Cal NUTWOOD WILKEJ, 2:1614.... Nutwood Stock Farm, Irviogton OAKNUT, 2:2JK ! J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal PRINCE ALMONT, 2:13?i J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal ST AM B., 2:11^ Tnttle Bros., Rocklin STEINWAY^, 2:26%, „ Oakwood Park Slock Farm, Danville THOROUGHBREDS. MONTANA, by Ban Fox Oscar Duke. Conejo, Cal LLANO SECO Baywood Stud, San Mateo, Cal ST. CARLO™ Menlo Stock Farm HACKNEYS. IMP. GREEN'S RUFUS, 63 (4291) Baywood Stud. San Mateo THE P. C. T. H. B. A. OFFERS $17,350 inpurses and stakes for its fall meeting this year. This will be glor- ious news to the owners of harness horses and its mere announcement, which was made last Wednesday in the daily papers, has caused a veritable boom in trotting and pacing circles. The old reliable "Breeders" association has come to the front as usual in the time of need, and taken the initiative in a matter that is of vital interest to every one connected with the harness horse business in California. As will be seen by the list of purses pub- lished in our advertising colamns, four purses ol $1,000 each are offered for the slow classes of trotters and four of the same value for pacers of the slow classes. For the trotters the purses are for the 2:24, 2:27, 2:30 and 2:40 horses, and for the pacers the 2:17, 2:20, 2:25 and 2:30 classes are provided for. These are all mile heat, three-in-five. For the faster classes, the two-in-three system is given, and the purses are nomination purses, with an original entry fee of but three per cent if de- clared out by July Ist. The 2:19 and 2:13 trotters are given purses of ?1,000 each, and the free-for-all trotters have $1,500 hung up to compete for. The conditions of the fast pacing races — that is, the 2:15, 2:12 and free- for all are the same — $1,000 each for the first two and $1,500 lor the last named, with an entrance fee of but three per cent. The entries to all these races will close May 1st. This is the most liberal lot of purses offered in California for years, and the Breeders Association is to be commended for its action in this matter. It now devolves upon the horsemen to make the meeting a grand success by making a liberal amount of entries in all these purses. There is an old saying and a true one, that the Lord helps those who help themselves, and never have the California horsemen had a better oppor- tunity of again getting on their feet by their own efiorts than at the present time. A big list of entries for these purses means a year of prosperity for the trotting and pacing horses of California, and a successful circuit. All the district associations are now at work reorganizing for the fairs. In many districts there are numerous vacan- cies on the Boards, and in Bome the terms of the direct- ors have been allowed to lapse entirely during the past four years, but all are again interested and endeavoring to provide ways and means to make the fairs of 1899 worthy of their districts. If the entry list for the Breed- ers' meeting is large, and the purses are well filled, the district fairs will be encouraged to offer large purses also. It is the duty of every owner to make as many entries as possible to this meeting. The terms are liberal and the classes arranged so that all have a chance to win 80 Jie part of the money. The date has not yet been fi^ed, but it will be very soon after the State Fair. . ^ ead over the purses and conditions and be ready to Iter liberally on May Ist. THIRTEEN DATS AT DENVER, and the purses will be from $500 to $1,000. Thirteen will be an un- lucky number for those who fail to go there, as it will be one of the best meetings held in America this year. The Overland Trotting and Running Association has hung up $40,000 for these races, and as can be readily seen by turning to our advertising pages, purses are provided for all classes of trotters and pacers, from the free-for-all horses to the three-minute class. There are also races for two and three-year-olds and for trotters and pacers to road wagons. Last year's meeting at Over- land Park was one of the best ever held anywhere, and such horses as Anaconda 2:045, Searchlight 2:04i, Che- halis 2:04^, Klatawah 2:05i, Miss Logan 2:07J, John Nolan 2:08, John A. McKerron 2:12J^, Stamboulette 2:101^, Klamath 2:07J, Dione 2:09J-, Hazel Kinney 2:12}, Geo. W. McKinney 2:14J, and many others among the very best in the United States were there and competed in the races. It is probable that the splendid racing of last year will be improved upon this coming meeting. The entries to these races will close May 15th, and the meeting will be held from June 10th to 24th inclusive. Every horseman that goes East should make a point of stopping at Denver for this meeting. THE INJUNCTION asked for by the Pacific Coast Jockey Club to restrain the police from "interferring with the regular course of business at Ingleside" was dissol red by Judge Murasky on Saturday last. The Court held that the police had a right to enter the grounds of the Jockey Club if they believed a breach of the [law had been or was about to be committed. As this is the only point the police authorities were con- tending for it is evident that as long as the present ordi- nance against betting is allowed to stand, there will be no racing at Ingleside unless it can be conducted with- out betting, which, of course, would never be done as it would be a losing proposition for the club. The re- mainder of the winter program will therefore be run off at Oakland, and racing will not be resumed at Ingleside unless a modified ordinance is passed before the time for opening nest winter. Some of the supervisors have al- ready been quoted in the public prints as favoring a limited racing season in San Francisco, but it is not likely that there will ever again be seven months of rac- ing here. HENRY C. LATHROP, brother of Mrs. Leland Stanford and of Charles and Ariel Lathrop, died in this city last Tuesday. He had been ill for the past eight years, and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Lathrop was for many years the agent at Sacramento for the Southern Pacific line of steamers which ply on the river, and was very highly esteemed by all who came in con- tact with him. He was born in Albany, New York, May 20, 1S44. $17,350 IN PURSE3. Thr relative diatanceB traveled by dififerent horses abreast on a half mile track is an important factor in a horse race, but ibe horses farthest from tbe pole seldom receive credit for that which they really accoinplisb. A reader of The Horseman has gone to much pains to figure out tbe exact distances traveled by different starters, provided they keep their positions, and here are the figures : The horse that has the pole and trots at a uniform distance cf three feet from the rail travels exactly one-half mile, or 2,640 feet. A course exactly parallel to that taken by the pole horse, and 4 feet from the rail, measures 6,2 feet over tbe half mile; 5 feet from rail, 12 4 feel; 6 feet from rail, 18 7 feel; 7 feet from rail, 25 feel; 8 feet from rail 31.3 feel; 9 feet from rail, 37.6 feet ; 10 feet from rail, 43.9 feel; 11 feet from rail, 50.2 feel; 12 feet from rail, 56.4 feel; 13 feet from rail, 62 7 feet; 14 feet from rail, 69 feet; 15 feet from rail, 75.3 feet; 16 feet from rail, 81.6 feel; 17 feet from rail, 87 8 feel; 18 feet from rail, 94.1 feet; 19 feel from rail, 100.4 feet; 20 feet from rail, 106.7 feet. _ Harry Holmes, of Glendive, Montana, has three young- sters, all three-year-olds that are showing well. His favor- ite is Aunt Julia, a three-year-old 61ly sired by Shadeland Onward, dam by Onward, second dam by Challenger, third dam by Delmonico, fourth dam by Pilot, Jr. She is black in color, stands 16 hands and weighs 1060. Aunt Julia pulled a cart in 40 seconds as a two-year-old after having a severe attack cf infiaenzi or pinkeye for three months. Harry has been asked several times by horsemen to set a price on her, but she is such a perfect trotter, he says he can ill afiord to part with her and will race her in three-year-old classes this season, barring accidents. The P. O. T. H. B. A. Announces its Purses for the Fall Meeting. At the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association on Tuesday the following list of purses to be offered for the race meeting of the Breeders' Association was announced: Horses to be named, with entry; races, mile heals, three in five— 2:40 class, trotting, $1,000; 2:30 class, trotting, $1,000; 2:27 class, trotting, $1,000; 2:23 class, trotting, $1,000; 2:30 class, pacing, $1,000; 2:25 class, pacing, $1,000; 2:20 class, pacing, $1,000; 2:17 class, pacing, $1,000. Nomination parses — Horses to be namtd Angust Ist; races, mile heats, two in three: 2:19 class, trotting, $1,000; 2:13 class, trotting, $1,000; free-for-all trotting, $1,500; 2:15 class, pacing, $1,500; 2:12 class, pacing, $1,000; free for-all pacing, $1,500. Purses for colts — Two-year- Did, trotting, $250; three- year-old, trotting (2;30 class), $300; two-year-old, pacing, $250; three-year-old, pacing, $300. The eotiance to the purses in which horses are named with the entry will be 5 per cent., and in the nomina- tion purses the entrance will be 3 per cent, on May Ist, and an additional 2 per cent, on July 1st, and nomina- tors in the latter have the privilege of declaring out should their horses go wrong before July 1st and only be liable for the 3 per cent. In response to inquiries sent out by the Secretary ol the Breeders Association letters were received from the officers of nearly all the district associations throughout the State and in nearly every instance they announced their intention to give a fair and race meeting and to offer liberal purses for harness horses. The exact date and place of the breeders' meeting has not been decided, but the meeting will be held shortly after the State Fair, and a date will be selected that will not conflict with the dates of any ol the meet- ings of the main circuit. The meeting will probably be held in San Francisco or Oakland or some other of the large cities in this part of the State where the biggest inducements will be offered to the association. R. S. Brown of Petaluma was elected to fill th« va- cancy in I he Board of Directors caused by the resigna- tion of Joseph Cairn Simpson. "Pegamoid." The readers curiosily is at once excited by the name of this "entry" and if this were all, then disappointmeDt would still be his lot though we should explain the meaning of Pegamoid. Pegamoid fortunately retains the readers interest long after cariosity is satisfied. Pegamoid occupies the dual position of perfect harmony when viewed on its artistic side, together with the acme of satisfaction when its usefallness is considered. Pegamoid wins in a earner conceding all other entries in the field the full handicap, has never lost a heat and never will. Pegamoid is "English" bred in all the term implies, bnt has beaten ail entries in France and Germany for the past seven years. However, the "American Pegamoid," though only a two-year-old, % mere colt, has won more and greater victories than the European Pegamoid, and now the California entry of Pegamoid will beyond doubt add new victories to those already won by this great thoroughbred. The Western Agencies Co , 61 Chronicle Building, of this city, are tbe stable owners for tbe Coast, and though yon may have no interest in thoroughbreds and care nothing for a fine horse, we cheerfully and freely give you this tip, if you'll visit this No. you'll become deeply interested in American Pegamoid, no matter what your business or what your profession, and this we assert upon our editorial reputa- tion. ^ Andy McDowbli,, backed bv Edward Winters, of Penn Valley Sind, Morrisville, Pa., offars to bet $5,000 10 $2,500, that John Nolan, 2:08, can beat The Abbot, 2:08}, under New York Rules, best two-in-lhree heats, or that Oakland Baron, 2:09}, can beat Biogen, 2:06|, or any other stud in America, barring Directum Kelly. This is a bold defi and open to the world's trotters. Andy McDowell is a game man and under his tutelage the proprietor of Penn Valley is becoming a thoroughbred. Winters will be in the game Ibis season, and if pluck wins, he has the stamina to back np his opinion. — Whip and Spur. Matt Dwter arrived in San Francisco yesterday. He has been in Tulare and Kern counties for tbe past week and has selected forty or fifty horses which he will ship to Europe. ^ W. FoBD Thomas has sold his handsome team of mares recently advertised in these columns to Heorv Pierce. One of them is by Secretary, the other by Aptos Wilkes. They brought $800. There were 607 broodmares entered in the Horse Review $6,000 subscription purse which closed March 15!h. These mares were bred last year and their pcpspective foals which are eligible to this rich purse represent 256 stallions. Palo Alto Farm is the largest patron of tbe purse, naming twenty mares. Tbe California owned stallions whose produce are represented are Allivo 2:18^, Azmoor £:20i. Dexter Pjicce, Diablo 2:09}, Iran Alto 2:13J, McKinney 2:11}, Mendocino 2:19J, Nutwood Wilkes Wilkes 2:16J, Wildnut, Z^mbro, 2:11. There are great possibilities with an acre of corn if one knows how to use the product. A liltle book on "Silage," by Prof. WoU, which can be had for ten cents, will tell yon all about. See advertisement. Village Fabm has faith in Star Pointer's green brother. Cloud Pointer, having entered him in the $5,000 stake at Detroit instead of one of its own pacers. ApaiL 8, 1899] ®lr« ^vseirsv tmb Qpoviftncm* 213 Sulky Notes. Bbeedehs Mketing— $17,350 io parses and slakes. Petaluma and Napa will both be in line this year. Hazel H., 2:12i, has been bred to Searchlight, 2.04J. John MooaHEA-D has added Wow, 2:21, to his stable. Keating has leased Little Thome, 2:09J, to race East. Vallejo will give a fdir and race meeting with good parses. Woodland, Willows and Chico are getting ready to give meetings. ^__ Anaconda, 2:04i, worked a qnarter at Pleasanton on Sal- nrday in :i9-^ seconds. Tom Keating drove Annie Rooney (p), 2:17, a quarter on Tharsday in 3U seconds. Road hcrses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * At Charter Oifc Park a trotting race to saddle, gentlemen riders, is to he given during the meeting in July. Stockton, San Jose, Salinas and Fresno will offer induce- mente for trotters, pacers and runners to compete for parses. There are inqairies for good jacks in condition for breed- ing purposes. Do any of our readers know of good ones for sale? Diablo, 2:09^, is getting some choice mares this year. He will have three or four three-year-olds to enter the list this season. Mahlon, 2:13|, by Alcantara, who is credited with a trial of i:OS^, has been bought by J. H. Bichardeon for the Boston matinees. Double Cross, 2:18, by Sable Wilkes, dam by_ Gay Wilkea. that tooE her record as a four-year-old, will be trained for a new mark this season. Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Hueneme will give fairs and race meetings in the fall. Los Angeles will give larger parses and a better meeting than ever. At the recent meeting at Nice. France, Abnet, 2:10|, won both the Grand Prii and the Prix Je Nice. The little mare trotted a third heat in 2:15^ on the grass. With Coi. Edwards in the stand, Cleveland never needed the services of a professional starter, but now he is gone, one will probably be engaged for the circuit meeting:. Antitoxine has been tried recently for lockjiw in horses, with wonderful success, and it bids fair to in large measure reduce the percentage of fatalities from this dread disease. Searchlight, 2:04i, while being jogged last Wednesday, kicked over the crossbar of the cart and was thrown to the ground. In the shaffla his hind legs were badly skinned. Venus II., the very fast green mare by Cupid, dam Lilly 8., by Speculation, in Keatin'g string is entered in the $5,000 2:30 trot at the meeting oi the New England Breeders Association. Prince Almont, 2:13J, will he oat on the circuit this year. He is now doing stud doty, but is getting worK every day and shows as much speed as ever. He will be a very likelv winner in his class. The kite track association at Old Orchard, Me., will try to have the New England fair take place on its grounds this season. Heretofore the fair ha° been held on the Rigby Park grounds a few miles away. J. M. Nelson has sold to Joseph A. Marphy, the presid- ing judge of the California Jockey Club, a handsome trotting mare by Ashland Almont, which Mr. Muipby will take to St. Louis and drive on the road. Vet Kent has taken J. B. Iverson's string of trotters and pacers to the Salinas track and will get them ready there for the California circuit. Prince Gift, 2:12, Dictatress (3), 2:18^, and five or six good green ones are in the string. A EUTEB from Seattle has been in Yolo county this week trying to secure a carload of horses weighing between 1500 and 1600 pounds and from five to eight years of age. He did not hnd them very numerous at the prices he wanted to pay. The young horses sired by Green's Rufus, which are now being shaped up and educated for carriage and road work at the Baywood Stud, are a grand lot of high steppers. Green's Bufas 18 one of the most successfol Hackney sires in the United Stales. E. A. WiKsaiF, of Napa, passed through the city on his way home from Los Angeles last week. Mr. Winship is President of the Napa Agricultural Society and said he in- tended to call the Directors together very soon to arrange for a fair tnis year. Henry Titer has taken up the horses which the Forbes Farm will have canapaigoed. The list comprises Btngen, 2:06]; Nico. 2:03^; May Fern. 2;lli; Improvidence, 2:13^; Peter the Great, 2:12J; Nowaday, 2:14i; Lorna, 2:19|, and the green mare Red Tape, by Prodigal, dam by Baron Wilkes, which last year stepped a mile in 2:18. The stake book sent out by the Charter Oak management is a departure from the asaal publications of this kind. It is bound in celluloid, contains besides the entries a calendar, several blank [pages and is made up in a size convenient for vest-pocket 'jse. Secretary Shields of the State Agricultural Society will issae the list of purses and stakes for the State Fair meeting earlier thhn usual this year, that horsemen may know jast what classes are provided for and arrange accord- ingly. The meeting this year promises being one of the best ever given. Rosedale Stock Farm, of Santa Rosa, has had the mis- fortune to lose the mare Cygnet, by Steinway, out of Leah, by Woodford Mambrioo. Cygnet died while foaling a filly, by Daly, 2:15. The foal was saved. Cygnet was the dam of Digitalis, 2:25*. C. EoDBiGUi z has J. J. Conner's trotting gelding Shelby 2:20, by Wilkes Moor in his string at Salinas and will cam paign him this year, Shelby oogQt to get a mark much lower than his record as tie has a remarkable barst of speed and is a good game horse. Hamblltonian Wilkes should get a large patronage this year at ihe fee of $40. He is the only son of ihe great George Wilkes in California, and is the sire of Ptoehe WilRes, ^:08}, one of the greatest of race mares, hesidea some twenty-eigbc others in the 2:30 list. Last fall when Dick Wilson sold Bumps to go on the road at Chicago it was generally supposed that the gelding's racing days were over. The supposition was wrong, however, for the fastest of Baron Wilkes' get will take the word this summer and will he in the hands of his former owner. Walter Mabtek, the lessee of the Woodland race track is trying to arrange a three days* meeting to be held May 4th, 5lh and 6:h. I'urses ranging from $150 to $^00 are to be cfi'^red for trotting, pacing and running events, three of which are to be given each day if the arrangements can be made. CoMMtsaiONER General Ferdinand W. Pkck, of the American Commission to the Paris Exposition of 1^00, has appointed W. E. D, Stokes a United States jaror to serve on the international jury that will pass on horses exhibited at the Paris Exposition. This is the first appointment of a juror yet made. The outlook for profit in the production of ffrst-class road horses and stylish drivers was never better. Farmers are rapidly awaking to the fact that it does not pay to produce scrub horses-and that it does pay to produce good ones. By sending their best, mares to Geo. Washington, 2:16|, now staLding at Woodland, the Yolo county farmers will raise horses ttiat will be salable at good figures. Not many days ago George H. Ketcham was in Chicago and in conversation with H. M. Tichenor, probably tne largest buyer, dealer and shipper of carriage and coach horses in the world, the converS:ition turned on the hacEney as the foundation for coacb horses, and Ketcham was aston- ished by Tichenor stating that nine-tenths of all coach horses they sell are trotting bred and at least one-thiid of them have records. Village Farm will try Chimes Girl, 2:26, again this year. She is out of the dam of Nightingale, 2;08— and was good enongh to win the $15,000 stake at Hartford several years ago, so they fancied, hut went wrong just before the race. Sue was thought equal to winninc; lAe M. and M. stake the yesr the Guy Wilkes' mare Siva won it, hut failed to stand the preparation. She is ten years old and took her record in 1891. Myron McHenry after seeing Stam B., 2:11^, asked Tuttle Bros, the privilege of taking him East this year and entering him in bis class, hat as the fast son of Stamboul has been hooked already to a large number of mares, he will not be campaigned this season. His owners say the horse is per- fectly sound and is working better this year than ever and believe he can beat any trotter in California and the majority of those not in the State. In the purse for 2:23 trotters offered by Cleveland there are over twenty horses entered which |have no records. At Hartford in the 2:30 trotting class twenty recordless horses have been entered, while in Readville's 2:30 class for trotters over fifty recordless horses hive been entered. It is not easy to go out and bay a fast green one for a little money, but if one is willing to pay the price asked for good green racing material there will be no trouble in getting it. Tuttle Bros., of Rocklio, Calif'^rnia, owners of Stam B , 2:11^, have a twc-year-old filly by that stallion, which was hitched up for the first time on the 15lh of February this year Six weeks thereafter she stepped an eighth in 21 sec- onds without urging, and as she is entered in some of the rich Eastern stakes for 1900, her owners are consequently well pleased with the showing she has already made. Messrs. Tuttle will campaign Stam B, in the East next year. An amusing incident occurred during the Fleming sale Terra Haute. Lada K., sister in blood to Rita E , sold last year for $3,000, had just been sold, and a filly of similar breeding was brought out. The owner said she was as good or better than the other. Said he, "I am like C. W. Wil- liams who sold Axtell for $5,000 and kept Alterton, the bet- ter horse." The crowd was in i.n uproar at once, and shouts of "No, nc! This is the home of Axtell— he is the belter horse." Mr. Bell, the owner, retired as gracefully as possi- ble after bis unlucky break. John E. Turner, Philadelphia, Pa-, has been looking up some horses for campaigning purposes the ccming racing season. He decided upon about half a dozen, among which are Town Lady, 2:lli, Mr. Trinket, by Stamboal, 2:07*, out of Trinket. 2:14, Ociavia, by Baron Wilfees, 2:18, out of the great broodmare Sapbire, by Jay Gould, 2:21^, and Miss Josie (4), by Domineer, 2:20, out of the dam of Joe Patchen, 2:101-. Miss Josie is probably one of tae fastest green pacers in tbe country. Gen. Turner has made a good selection and is m^re than likely to be sacceBsful. The sale of Fide, dam of Marv Celeste, 2:17i, to W. E. Speir, o( Glen Falls. N Y., took place last fall, but was never reported. On the day that Mary Celeste won the two- vear-old Matron Stake at Loaisvilie her dam, Fide, by Guy Wilkes, dam by Director, was sold at auction in New York for $130, and her yearling sister went for $90, After Mr. Speir bought Mary Celeste he commissioned Harry Stinson to buy Fide and the filly, and after Utile difficulty the mare was located and purchased. The sister to Mary Celeste is owned in Philadelphia and is not for sale. Judge Greene, of Oakland, has recently purchased from 8. H. Crane of Tarlock, a three-year old mare bv Nutwood Wilkes. 2:16*, dam Electress, 2;27J^, by Elector 2170: second dam Sugar Plum by Lodi; third dam Sweetwater, by Vols- cian. This mare is 15.3, weighs about 1,000 pounds, and is simply broken to harness, but can show a three-minate gait. Being a grand individual, having every appearance of a iho i- Qugnbred she is a very promising mare. She should trot fast and as a broodmare should he very valuable. Judge Greene will have her worked for speed. Dr. T. W. Brophy, of Fox Lake Stock Farm, Illinois, who recently visited California, wrote as follows to the Horse Review after paying a visit to McKioney, 2:11^. "I had heard a great deal shoot tbe horse, but one must see him to appreciate him. He is a trotting stallion in every sense ol the highest order. Of good size, solid brown ex- treme speed and beauty, and absolutely sound. In addition to all these excellent qualiiies he is already a sire cf speed, Mr. Covey bred Expressive, 3, 2:12*, and two other of Palo Alto's best mares to him. Certainly the produce should be fine." James Dwain has in training at the Salinas race track the following well bred green trotters, the property of Hon. Jesse D. Carr, viz: A four-year-old geldiog by Boodle, dam Lucky Girl, by Mambrino 1769 (Carr's); a fcur-year-old filly by Boodle-Gahilan Maid (a full sister to the great broodmare Lady Ellen), by Mambrino 1789. a two-year old filly by Pacheco Wilkes-Nlna P., by Electioneer, second dam by Mambrino 1789. The last named is entered in the Occident Stake and several other rich events. She is a good prospect and her chances seem fair for capturing one or more of the rich stakes in wich she is entered.— Salinas Journal. Three of Palo Alto's best mares have been bred to Mc- Kinney, 2:11J. They are Helena, 2:11}, by Electioneer, out of Lady Ellen, by Mambrino 3 789; Expressive (3) 2:12^, by Electioneer, out of Esther, by Express; and Coral, 2:18*, full sister to Anteeo, 2:16*; Antevolo, 2:19^, Anteros and others. Helena's first foal. Wild Nulling, by Wildnut, has pac=d a mile in 2:14 with but sixty days training. She has had two other foals, Hyita, chestnat filly foaled 1895, by Dexter Prince, and Dobbed, bay colt, foaled ISUS, by Wildnut. Expressive has produced bat one foal, a brown colt foaled 1897, by Boodle, 2:12J. Coral has prodiced six foals, one with a record, Norcol, 2:29}, by Norris. The event of the week in local horse circles, says the Boston Courier, is the sal"? of Jasper Avers, 2:0S. This gelding is looked upon by many horsemen as the best wagon prospect in the country and there is quite a lot of specula- lion as to his new owner. George W. Leavitt who bought the horse, will not say more than that the gelding will prob- ably be seen at the matinees of the Gentlemen's Driving Club of Boston. Mr. Leavitt had an unlimited order to buy Pilot Boy at the Fasig sale but was not satisfied with the condition of the son of Pilot Medium and did not bid on him. It is surmised that the new owner of Jasper Ayers is the same gentleman who gave Mr. Leavitt the commission to buy Pilot Boy. Mr. Stuliz, the former owner of Jasper Avers, attended the Fasig sale, when Pilot Boy was sold and cffered to match Jasper Ayers to go against Pilot Boy to wagon for $5,000. If Jasper Ayers* new owner has the same confidence io the California gelding a race between the two might be arranged later, providing, of course, that Frank Worth would CDnsent to race his handsome gray gelding. Several car loads of horses will go East during the next few weeks, consigned to the Fasig "Blue Ribbon Sale" at Cleveland. One car will be in charge of Charles Davis, for- merly of tbe Palo Alto Farm. This car will contain Home- ward 2:13J. by Slrathaway, Rinconada 2:17, by Eros, Leonel 2:17}, by Leo Wilkes, Bolinas 2:24J, by Junio. Col. Cox, by Junio, Norace, by Norris, Maud Murray, by Hamhietonian Wilkes, Kate Coggswell, by Hamblelonian Wilkes, Otto, by Dashwood, Wild Nutling, by Wildnut, and Junio 2:22, by Electioneer. There are some rare good ones in this consign- ment. Wild Nutling is said to be the fasle=t green pacer in the State, having with but sixty days work paced a mile in 2:14. Norace is a six-year-old gelding owned by James Maguire of Lawrence Station. Magare purchased this geld- ing at a Palo Alto sale paying a small price for him. He has trained the horse bicnself and has driven him a half in 1:0H, a quarter in 31* peconds, and an eighth in 15 seconds. His dam is Blonde, by General Benton, second dam Bru- nette, by Hamblelonian 10, third daoa Kate, by Bellaire. The Horse Fancies, in a recent issue ssys: "If the horsemen of Pennsylvania and Illinois want eqnitable ric ing laws they must be up and doing. Both States have for years been persecuted by two elements equally bad, the Puri- tanical zealot, who wants to stop all honest sport, and the gambling freebooter, who want to race all the time." Never have we seen or beard the "truth, and the wbole truth," more concisely or aptly stated. Of the two elements spoken of. it would he hard to tell which is the worst enemy to legitimate sports. A "Puritanical zealot" and a totally de- praved "gimbliog freebooter" are "foil partners" as emis- saiies of Satan, and in both Illinois and Pennsylvania they have been holding high carnival for several years. They should be securely tied together and carefully, but certainly and everlastingly, lowered to the bottom of Lake Michigan at the deepest place. Then those wbo love morality for morality's sake and those who love legitimate sports for the true merits they pjsscFS as decorous entertainers could easily get their heads together and formulate equitable, effective and satisfactory laws governing the same. True Christians and real sportsmen are the precious jewels of Christian civilization, while "Puritanical zealots" and ''gambling free- booters"— who lain would pose as Christians and sportsmen— are alike an abomination in tbe eyes of both the Lord and genteel mankind.— Tbe Western Horseman. 214 g:;ty« ^vseXfsx!^ mtlr ^avtatncax* 1.APBIL 8, 189 Baolng Dates. , „ ^, . Until May 16 San Francisco and Oakland ^^^.^ ^^^.j ^ New Orleans...... • ^^^^^ 30-Aprll 5 Little Rock, Arkansas 3_j5 Washington, D. 0. (Benninga) ^^^^^ ^_^^ Memphis, Tenn '.7.!!lApril 8-May 19 Newport, Ky _ _ j, ^.^j^j 4 Aqoeduct, N. -i jj^y ^_2I) Louisville, Ky ^^y 5_25 Westchester, N. Y y^^. 20.27 Toronto. Can • ^^^^ 23-Jane 24 Latoni^ •"• ...May27-Janel5 Gravesend. N. T -- ^^^ 30-jnne 4 Hamilton, Can : j^^^ g_24 Montreal, Can ......... .^. - ^^^^ j,_j^ly ^ Sheepshead Bay, N. \ ^^^^ 28-Jnly 19 Fort Erie, Can ..-.^ ;;;"Z.'.....July 6-Angnst 5 Brighton Beach, N. Y 22-Augastl2 Windsor, can ■ 26-AnEnst25 Saratoga, N. Y ■..■•■■•■•••• ..Angnst 14-26 "i^^'n" r«^; N Y :.::;;:..Iugnst26-Septemher 9 Sheepshead Bay^N. Y - ....September 12-30 Gravesend, N. Y^. ^^^^^^^ 2_2i Westchester N. Y .'^'.I'.Ociober 23-November 7 ^^:;:!-^a(^n;i;g^i::::: November H-SO Rey del Tlerra Wine the Handicap. BaolDg in Ararentine. Oakland Summaries. The California Jockey Clnb brought its two weeks' pacing to a close last Satarday with one of the best programs of rac- ing that has been seen in this vicinity for some time. The principal race of the day, of course, was the Palace Hotel Handicap at a mile and an eighlb, for $2,000, great interest allaching to it from the fact that many of the contenders in the Eurns Handicap of the weet previoas were starters. Then there was a race at two miles and a quarter, and a race for twoyear-olds that had a Beld of grandly bred youngsters in it. The day was perfecl, the track was excellent and as a consequence of all the drawing cards more people passed throagh the gates than there hare been seen at the track for a long time. The two-year-old race was given to Ella Boland at the start, the Marcus Daly filly getting off rods in advance and running the half mile in 48} seconds according to the watches of the timers, though it is probable that the little mare was several lengths to the good when the timer's flag dropped. Twelve horses went to the post in the stake race. The Burns & Wateihouse pair, David Tenny and Napamax ruled favorites, Rosinanle with but 100 pounds up and What-er- Lou, who had been claimed by many as the best in the big race a week before, being next admired. The grandest look- ing horse of the lot, Rey del Tierra, was not thought to be good enough in this high-class field and 12 to 1 was very easy to get against the chances of him and his stable companion Cromwell. The other starters were Satsnma. Morinel, Top- mast, Wheel of Fortune, La Goleta and Tempo, the first two getting considerable backing for place. Mr. Ferguson is a gocd starter of stake races— in fact, we don't remember when he made a poor start when one of the big events has been decided. In this instance thej went away in perfect order. Cromwell set out to make the pace for Eey del Tierra, who laid in fourth position after passing the stand until the stretch was reached. In the lead Crom- well, La Goleta and What-er-Lou took turns showing in front. Going round the turn La Goleta rushed by the others and set sail in advance, but at the three-quarter pole What- er-Lon caught her and she then began to drop back so fast she was soon lost to eight. In the stretch Whater-Loa was a head in front of Cromwell, he in turn the same distance in front of Napamax, whoso nose looked to be a Utile ahead of Rey del Tierra's. Here What-er-Lou gave np the fight and was beaten. The finish was a grand one. Rev del Tierra going to the front with the ease of a horse of high class, and Cromwell, bis stable companion, finishing but a head behind him in an efiort to beat Napamax for the place, which he did by half a length, and she a fall length in front of What- er-Lou. Eey del Tierra is a grand looking hay horse, five years old, by Prince of Norfolk, out of Haidee, by King Alfonso, and has been a good winner since he made his appearance as a two-year-old. He was ridden in a masterly manner in this race by Bullman, while Macklin on Cromwell rode a remark- able race and showed this son of St. Blaise to be a better horse than many thought. To go out and make the pace with the leaders and then finish but a abort head behind the winner was an efiort that it took a good horse and a good rider to accomplish. The two mile and a quarter race was won by the favorite Vincitor easily. Eddie Jones rode him well. Allowing Robert Bonnrr, Tom Calvert and McPryor to do the run- ning he laid back until two miles had been covered and then came on and won. Little Eeolia rode according to instrnc- tioDP, laving away back until he, McPryor and Twinkle Twink weredonefor when hegota Utile closer to the leaders. Vincitor was nearly to the draw gale and about ten lengths ahead of Reolia befor- Reifl got the signal from his trainer to go on. The little fellow put up a wonderful finish, but Jo les had only to hear him coming End called on Vincitor, wuo quickly responded and clearly showed that Reolia could c It catch him though he tried. All the others were stop- - og so badly that many thought ReoUa was simply flying, nt the pace down the stretch had been slow. "Kelston" in The Telegraph ssys of racing in the Argen- tine Republic: "In regard to their stud book, they date the ages of their horses from the Isl of August instead of the 1st of January, as in this country and in England. All of their breeding stock has been imported from England, and whether it is the climate or the system of handling, the horses gen- erally are more on 'he rakish, leggy order than is common either here or in England. At Palermo, which is to the city of Buenos Ayres what Morris Park is lo our metropnlie, there is an eTtensive and well equipped racing property, the main track being one and three-quarter miles in length and one hundred and fifty feet wide at its narrowest part. The soil is of a clay formation, smooth and elastic, and with boi a semblance of loose soil on top. The grand stand at Paler- mo is capable of accommodating twenty thousand people, and from thirty to fifty thousand is the average attendance, the great days being Sundays. The betting, which is on an immense scale (everylone bets), is on the Paris mutuel sys- tem, the racing association, which is under the government of the Republic, getting ten per cent, of the gross amoiint handled. The system of training is long, slow gallops twice a day, boya riding exercise barebacked. The jockeys, who are mostly Indian half-breeds, ride with very locg stirrup leathers, sitting up cowboy fashion, but I rarely saw the riders' feet in the stirrup irons when a race was finishing, the general custom being to throw the stirrup irons across the horse's withers just as the word to go was given. The jockeys are the worst, I think, to be seen anywhere on the top of the globe, Diaz, a hunchback nigger, being the crack of the lot, and oar worst operator could give him points They all ride with curb bite, something like a Pelham bit, but with no snaffle ring or rein. The scale of weights car- ried wiU average ten pounds higher than with us. The starting was the only thing in connection with the actual racing which struck me as being fairly well done. The horses are taught to line up and stand Uke a troop of cavalry.anl go on the word of command, but the poor beasts are probably so leg weary that they are glad to stand still, as the custom is to keep the competitors for a race galloping up snd down the stretch, also parade at other gaits, for about twenty minutes before going to the post. This is done so that the gambling public can come to their own conclusions as to which of the horses to bet on. After the race is over the horses are taken to the paddock, where they get a horsepipe bath, which is their cooling out and rubbing down and everything else in tbe shape of grooming." Mr. Hunn says that with the tem- perature 100 in the shade, he never saw a horse sweat freely while he was there. The recognized grand master of the trainers is Frazier, who came from Australia. Frazier tried hard to introduce Australian methods but had to give it up. The crack sire at present is the English bred horse Orbit. And in regard to Ormonde, for which they paid JIOO.OOO in gold, he is reckoned a great failure. Only two out of thirty of his get have won races, and they were but of little account The purses and added money is on a more liberal scale than with us, ranging from $1,00C to $1,500 in American monev No purse is less than $1,000. Notwithstanding the crude system of training and the execrable riding, Mr. Hann tells me that he timed miles in 1:42}. 'In regard to the chances for an outsider to go there with a stable and race success- fully," said Mr. Hunn, "it coul 1 be done, as with a fair boy their'jockeys would not be in it. With such a helter-skelter lot of half-breeds, however, I would have some doubts as to an outside jockey getting a fair show after he had beat them a few Umes; lotherwise, with a few useful horses, a lot Of money could be made. A feature worth mentioning is that their pacing rules bar geldings, no sexless animals being allowed to race." FRIDAY, MARCH 31. Fulurity course, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Polka, 106 (E Jones), won: Dolore, 118 (Plggott), 2 to l.secooil ; Petrarch, 120 (Mack lio), 2i to 1, third. Colonial Dam-, Midas, Formella. Henry C.Roya tan. Sidelong, Merry Boy, Madroue, Earl Islington. Time, 1:12^. Three and a half furlongs, Selling, Two-year-old filifea— Basseda, 115 (Pigeotl). 6 to 20, woo; Icedrop, 115 (Thorpe), 4 to 1, second; Tanobe, 110 (Hennessey), 15 to 1, third; Palapa, Pidalla, Fannie Mills, Ghamplon Rose, yiea, Kolena. Time, 0:421^. Four furlongs, two-vear-old colts and geldings— Yellowtail, 115 (Piggott). 1 to 2, won; Limerick. 108 (Thorpe), 5 to 1, second; Tom Sharkey, 110 (McNichois), 30 to 1, third ; Slsquo-, Gusto, Big Horn, Saul of Tarsus, Yoloco. Time, 0:49. Fuiurity couree, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Tibnron, 105 (Macklin), 25 10 1, won; Anchored, 107 (HeiflE). 25 10 1, second ; Ocorona. 102 (Hahn). 75 10 1, third: Jingle .liugie, >-ombre. Judge Stouffer, Taraba. Time, 1:1214. One mile. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward- Eddie Jones. 110 (Thorpe), 5 to 2, won: Joe Ullroan. Ill (Relffj, 8 lo 5, second: Moringa, 103 (Devln). 13 to 5. third: Imp. Mistral, Horatio, b oratio. Earl Coch- ran, Don Vallejo. Time. 1:41,'^. One and one sisteenth miles, Seliing, Three-year-olds and upward—* Limewater. 96 ( Holmes). 13 to 5, won; Lna Colorado, 99 (Jenkins), 60 to 1, second: Torsida. 105 (Bullman), 13 to 20, third; P. A. Finoegan, Prince Blazes, Twinkle Twink, Byron Cross. Coda. Time. 1:49M. SATURDAY, APRIL 1. Six furlongs. Three-year-olds and upward— Dr. Sheppard, 114 (Thorpe) 3 t.i 10, won; Socialist, 103 (Jenkins\ 50 to 1, second: February, 104 (Jones), 12 to 1, third: Highland Ball, Saintly, Jim Brownell. Time, 1:15. One mile, Seliing, Three-year-olds and upward— Benameia, 103 (Jones)' 10tol,won: Stamina, 93 (Reiff). 4 to 5,aecond: Tony Licatzl, 105 (Jenk- ins) , 9 [0 I, third ; Harry Thoburn, Earl Cocbrao, Stromo. Time, 1:42. Four furlongs, Tivo-year-olds— Ella Boland. 1C8 (Thorpe), 6 to 1, won; Bathos. Ill (Piggott), 5 to 2, second: Flamora, 108 (Bullman), 15 to 1, third; Andtisa, Orlliia, Flower of Qotd. Princess Zeika, Alary's Garter, Ilillouette, Artemis. Time, 0:48.S. One and an eighth miles. Ail ages. Palace Hotel handicap — Rey De Tierra. 108 (Bullman), 12 to 1, won: ( romwell. 110 ^Thorpe), 12 to 1 second: Napamax, 107 (Thorpe), 9 to 5, third ; What-er-Lou, Rosioante, Satsnma, Morinel, Topmast, David Tenny, Wheel of l-orlune. La Ooleta, Tempo. Time, 1:54. Two and a quarter miles. Belling, Three-year-olds and upward— vincitor, 103 (Jones), 5 to 2, won: Reolia, 90 (Relff),13 l.> 5, seecond; Tom Calvert, 108 (Flint). 10 to 1, third; Robert Bonner, McPryor, Twinkle Twluk. Time, 4:01Ji. Futurity course. Selling, Three-vear-olds and upward — Ballsta,! Thorp) 12 to I, won: Wyoming, 117 (Shields), 15 to 1, second; Rio chico, 104 (Jones), 12 to third; Sly, Lavator, Etta H Peixotto, Sylvan Lass, Guilder, Maud, Ferguson, Amasa. Time, 1:12. P. O. J O. Summaries. The French Government has suppressed boobmahing on race courses, and the betting must be done henceforth in tbe Paris mulnels. The reason for this is said to be that the Assistance Pabliqae draws one half pep cent of the money paid in the Paris mutuels, and as the wealthy sportsmen have preferred booking bets, the mulael syatea has been al- most a dead loss lo the benevolsnt institution. ^ Gave Good Satlefaotion. I.OBENA, Tex., Sept. 10, 1897. The Lawrence-Willioms Co, Cleveland, O.:— Enclosed please find money order for $1.50. Send me one botlle of Caustic Balsam. The bottle 1 bought some time ago gave Bood satisfaction. Please be prompt as 1 need it at once. J. W. Whitsitt. MONDAY, APRIL 3. One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Myth, 108 (Weber), ^ to 1, won; Opponent, 104 (Bullman). 11 to 10. second; Jennie Reld, 87 (Reiff), 8 to 1, third: Rey Hooker, guilder. The ireeter, Hohenzollern TruxUlo, Bueno. Time, 1:411^. , One mile and an eighth. Selling, four-year-olds and upward- Ping, 106 (Powelli, 12 tol, won; Cabrillo, 110 iBullman), 13 to 5, second; Prince Blazfs, 105 (Jones), 6 to 1, ihird: Merry Boy. Dhre II., Frank Janbt-rt, MnFarlane, Byron Cross, Una Colorado, Colonial Dame, Dick Betian, AdamAndrew. Time, 1:54H. Four turlongs, two-year-olds— Basseda, 110 (Bullman), 1 to 3, won; Mountebank, 113 (Thorpe), 5 to 1, second; Florentia, 105 (Jones), 9 to 1, third; Rachel C., lililouette, Surlgao. Time, 0:481^. Six furlongs, Selling, Three-year-olds— Headwater. 105 (E. Sooes) IS tol. won; Hor on. 106 (Bullman), 9 to5, second; Allyar, 104 (J, fielfl), 6 to 5, third ; Montanus. Maley. Time, 1 : l3^. One mile. Three-year-olds and upward— Pat Morrlssey, 110 (Thorpe), 3 lot. won; Adolph Spreckels. Ill (Bullman), 7 to 10, second: Torsida' 104 (Jenkins). 11 to 2, third: Midllght, Mistleton. Time, 1:4UM. ' One mile. Three-year-olds and upward— Los Medanos. 105 (Bullman), 8 10 5, won; Frohman 102(DaIv),4 to 1, second; P. A Finnegan, 113 (Jones), 6 to 1, third: Humidity, Bonnie lone. Judge Woiiord, None Such, Gold Fin. Time, 1:42. TUESDAY. APRIL 4. Six furlongs, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Horatio, 112 (Hen- nessey), 12 to 1, won : Prompto, 109 (Jones), 5 lo 1, second; 0. H. Harri- son, 103 (Bullman), 9 to 5, third; Lavator, Heigh Ho, Highland BaU, Alumlunm, Crossmolloa, Polka, £1 Salado, Gov. Sheeban, Sweet Cakes. Time, 1:15. Four furlongs. Two-year-olds— Orthla, 107 (Thorpe), 16 to 5, won; Mor- bid, 110 iJones), 11 to 5, second; Silver Tali. 105 (Macklin), 8 to 1, third; Flamora, Catulus, Alary's Garter, Tom Sharkey, Icedrop, Yanllc, Sir Hampton. Artemis. Time, 0:493^. One and an eighth miles. Four-year-olds and upward. Over five hurdles —Three Forks, 151, (Wilson), 8 to 5, won: Colonel BarLletl, 143 (Mc- Auliffe),6 to 2, second; Colonial Dame, 141 (Richards), 10 to 1, third; Rossmore, University, Joe Cotton. Time, 2:041^. One mile. Selling. Three-year-olds and upward— Wyoming, 106 (Bull" man), 4 to 5, won: Benameia. 106 (Jenkins), 8 lo 1, second; Oanutlet, 106 (Thorpe), 6 to 1, third; Kamsin, Stamina, Roadruoner, Ruskln, Joe MuEsIe. Time, 1:42. Six furlongs. Four-yearolds and upward- Geyser. 114 (Bullman), 1 to 4, woo; February, 109 (W. Narvaez), 15 to 1, second; Harry Thoburn, 107 (Joue-t),4 to 1, third: T-mpo, Midas, Loch Ness, Merry Boy.aea Spray, Crawlord. Time, t:15!i. Six furlongs. Three-year-olds and upward— La Goleta, 106 (Macklin), 3 tol. won; Maud Ferguson, 98 (Gray), 16 lo 1 second: Lost Girl, 114 (I. Powell), 20 to 1, third; Caspar, Recreation. St. Calatlne. Time, l:14af. WEDNESDAY', APRIL 5. Six furlongs. Selling, Three-yearoldsand upward— Rosalbra, 114 (Hen- nessey), 7 to 1. won; Jingle Jingle, 95 (McNichois), 3 to 1, second; An- chored, 100 (Holmes), 13 10 5, third ; Henry C, Pelrarcb, Gold Fin, Dare- chota. Oahu. Llmatus, Alvin E., Crawford. Time, 1 :16. Four furlongs. Maiden iwo-year-alds-Flower of Gold. 110 (Jones), 2 lo l.won; Rachel, 110 (Dtackiin). 13 to 2, second; Tanooe, 110 (Snider), 15 1, third; Glissando, Bamboulla. Castiso. Flush of Gold, TlzoDl, St. Eliza- beth. Moaoa, La Amiga, Leonden, Pldella, Egrsta, Big Horn. Time, 0:49.1^. Four and a half luriongs, two-year-olds, Androns stakes— Kitty Kelly, 120 (Reiff), 9 to 1, w n: Golden Rule, 120 (Bullman), 2 lo 5, second; Llmerlcs, 115 (Macklin, 12 to 1, third; Bathos, Loch Katrine. Time, 0:55 3j. Oue mile, Relling Three-year-olds and upward- Potente, 102 (Jenkins) 6 10 1, won ; Limewater, 102 (Holmen), 9 to 5, second; Glen Anne, 100 Mo- Nlcbols), 30 lo 1, third ; Paveraham. Oralbee, Cabrillo, Montellaoe, Terra Archer, Ledaea. lime, 1:421^. Six furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and [upward- Paul Griggs. 114 'Piggo:t),6 lo 5, won: Amasa, 108 (Powell), 3 to 1, second: Me-adow Lark, 111 (Hennessey); 60 to l, third; Bonito, Silver Slate, New Moon, Frohman, Gold Scratch, Cayallo, Ringmaster, Somore, Masoero. Time, 1:16«. One and an eighth miles. Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward- Top- mast, lOS (E. Jones), 16 to 5, woo; Nyiti, io4 (Joe Weber), 13 lo 5, second; Tony Licalzl, 88 (J. Relffj. 10 to 1, third; Ad Spreckels. B. McCloskey, First Tenor, P. A. Finnegan, Charles Relf. Time, 1 :5iii. QUINNS OINTMENT FOR HORSES stands at the head of all veterinary remedies. Such troubles as Spavins, Curbs, Windpuflfs, Splints, Bunches have no 1 terrors for a horse if the master keeps and applies Quinn's Ointment. All ^ well-known horsemen speak of it in the highest terms : ^ Miller t Sibley, of Franklin, Pa., owners of St. Bel, brother of late Bell Boy, write, "Wc have « V "ttied Quinn's Omtment with great success and believe it fnlSlis ail claimed for It. Wo clieer- ^ folly recommend it to OUT friends." For Cuxbe, Splints, Spavins or Bunches, it has n - - 3 Price$i.5o. Sold by aU druggists or sentbymail.] 1 W. B. EDDY <£ CO., WHITEHALL. N. Y. TRY IT. Aran, 8, 1899] !(?S. BCtje ^veebsv emit §psxct«tnold, won again at Oakland, Tuesday. She Is a magnificent looker and on her breeding should be a rare good one. In her work she has shown plenty of speed, a liking for a distance and can carry weight. If not started too often this year she should develop into a grand mare. The good mare We-Wa, dam of Buckwa, dropped dead at Mr. Tom Stevens' farm last week. She had just foaled t«io6 by Mr. Stevens' young stallion Governor Foraker. One of the twins died and the other is being nourished on the bottle by Mr. Stevens' daughters, to whom he gave tbe colt. We- Wa was by Jils Johnson and was a good producer. It was Mr. Stevens' intention to breed her this spring to Top Gal- lant, now standing at FairlanD. The Arkansas Derby was run at Little Rock March 30th. AH but five of the three-year-olds eligible declined the issue, but those left in furnished a sensational race, which culminhted in a dead heat between Leo Planter and Prince McClurg. The latter was chased home by bis stable mate Hardee Pardee, the pair being coupled In the interest of J. H. McAvoy & Co. Leo Planter is by Leonatus — Plantrees, «nd Pfioce McClurg is by Wadsworth — Minnie Payne. Hardee Pardee was third. The purse was divided. The Arkansas Derby is at a mile and the time was 1:45. At a recent meeting in New Zealand, Pokomoko, a son of Barney Schreiber's imported horse Foulshot, won two races in one day. The first was a handicap hurdle race at one and three-quarter miles, In which he carried J51 pounds, and won in 3:26; the other was a high weigbt handicap on the fiat.and Pokomoko carried 127 pounds and ran tbe mile and an eighth In 2:01. Three days previous Pokomoko won at two miles carrying 128 pounds, the time being 3:56. Tna officials of the Qaeena County Jockey Club are flat- tering themselves that there will be a representative field for the Carter Handicap, to be run at Acqueduct on the opening day of tbe metropolitan season, April 17lh. Altboogh the weights have been announced for some time, the only with- drawals np to date are Athamas, L'Aloulette, Alpen, Dr. Eichberg and Swiftmas. The last named is the most impor- tant seceder, as he was rated next to tbe top weight, Don de Oro. Sixteen thousand dollars will be hung up at Union Park, Saginaw, Micfaigao, for the trotters during tbe five days' meeting which begins Jnlv lltb. The entries close Apri] 10th for the 2:40. 2:24 and 2:15 trotting and the 2:30, 2:15 and 2:08 pacing classes, each purse being $1,000, and tbe en- trance fee five per cent. Hopples will not be barred, but otherwise National rules will govern. J. W. Garrison is secretary of this association and all entries should be addressed to him at Saginaw, The accommodations at the track are first class, many new stalls having been built, and the track is the best in the State. Henby McDaniel's string at Lalonia is composed of the following horses: Pontos. ch h, 4, by Imp. Whistle Jacket- Ten Ban; Al Slrat, b c. 3, by Bersan-Catherioe Bassett; The Bondman, b c, 3, by imp, Rossiogton-Helens; Terrene, played filly, 3, by Terra Cotta-Duchess of Montrose; Fannie Taylor, b f, 3, by Tea Trap-Andelia; Charlie O , ch g, 3, by Jils Johnson- Bettie Wilson; Fannie Luke, ch I, 2, by imp. Candlemas-Bettie Wilson; Mies Hudson, ch f, 2, by Hanover -Shadow Dance; Elsa, ch f, 2, by imp. Pirate of Peozance- Varns; Hibuscus, b f. 2, by imp. Albert-Bullet. Leoplanteb, bay co!t, 3, by Leonatos-Piantress, did a sensatloral mild at Memphis last week, which puts a differ- ent phase on the outlook for the Tennessee Derby. With Jesse Everette up, weighing with all paraphernalia about 115 pounds, be worked a mile handily In 1:45^. Tbe fractional time was 0:29, 0:38J, 0:5U, l:04i, 1:18*, 1:42, l:4oA. Polled up, he did the mile and an eighth In 2:01. The work was highly satisfactory to W. W. Darden, who has always be- lieved the colt had a royal chance for the Derby. Tbe Ken- tucklan breezed a mile in 1:48^, accompanied by Jacket. The latest trust Is a race track track trust and the story goes that a plan has been formed by which a heavily bonded incorporation is to take in all ttie principal race tracks In the territory over which the Tu*f Congress exercises jurisdiction. Every track will have a representative in the directory. The owners of race horses will be compelled to take out a certain amount of tbe trust's stocks before they can race. The minimum amount of stock to be taken by one owner is to be set at a figure that will work no great injustice. For every additional horse controlled by the owner a certain amount of stock must be taken. Fbed Fosteb, the horse trainer, and A, Howard, the cap- italist from Australia, are wrangling in tbe courts and bid fair to spend a lot of money with the lawyers before their difierences are settled. It will be remembered that Foster induced Howard to put up a pile of money to purchase Yel- low Tail, Sam McKeever and other horses at big prices. Last week Foster shipped the horses to Chicago. As soon as Howard heard they were gone be sent a sherifi after them and caused the arrest of Foster for felony embezzlement. The sheriff failed to stop the horses and Foster has been released on ten thousand dollars bail. The past few days have seen a wonderful advancement to the work of the grand horse, Ben Holladay, one ot the prom- inent candidates for Brooklyn and Suburban honors, says the Louisville Post. He has been given some slow half miles and breezes through the stretch, and he is taking to his work with tbe same relish he attacks his twelve quarts of oats, and and his twenty pounds of hay. HoUaday's appetite is almost as good as that of Plaudit last year, when he was tralulog for the Derby here. Mr. Pete Wimmer, the veteran trainer for Eastin & Larrabie, says he is greatly pleased with the con- dition Ben Holladay is now in, and be says that if a little continuous good weather favors him, that he will go along with the horse, and will have him well advanced in his training the first of next month. Imp. Mirthful, by Haglascope, dam imp. Sister Cheer- ful, and Russell, by Eolup, dam Tillie Russell, are the two great racers at the head of John E. Madden's Hamburg Stud. Imp. Mirtbfulf'with the exception of Hamburg, was the best three-year-old in the East last year, numbering among his victories the Parkaway Handicap, Bavchester Stakes and Larchmont Stakes. He was at odds of 1 to 10 in the Amer- ican Derby, but lost, it is claimed, by going amiss in an ail- ing leg. Russell, winner of $87,000, was a great two and three-year-old, carrying high weight and winning at all kinds of dislances in first-cla<>s company. He Is tbe sire of Free Hand, dve-eighths in 1:10^, in Marcb, as a two-year-old, and those fillies. Lady Constance and Tradltza, whose per- formances in New Orleans this winter has attracted new attention to their sire. — Thoroughbred Record. Thebb is still hope that racing may be resumed at Oakley this spring, although the management at Oakley has not made any definite announcement as to the future of the Cin- einnati track. However, the general impression has been that there would be no meetings tbere this year. The fact that the three most valuable stakes that were opened for tbe spring meeting ot 1899 have not been declared ofif leads many to believe that these events will be run this spring. They are the Oakley Derby, the Buckeye Stakes and tbe Cincin- nati Oaks. Tbe first declarations for the three stakes were due last August, and second declarations are to be made on next Saturday, April 1st. The present indications are that there will be but little raciLg at Cbicago this season, and this may encourage the Cincinnati Jockey Club people to give a short meeting in the season of the year when desirable dates can be secured. — Cincinnati Enquirer. The Chicago Inter-Ocean sums up the racing situation in Chicago as follows; "After a three hours' session in tbe Wel- lington Hotel recently, the Executive Committee of the Washington Park Club Board adjourned without having re- ferred to the race meet during the coming summer. A joint meeting of the Executive Committee and (he Board of Di- rectors was held earlier in tbe evening, and thn matter le- ceived sufficient consideration, it is said, to practically settle the fate of racing in Cbicsgo for another year at least Tbe result of tbcitwo meetings, it was stated, may be taken ab in- dicating that no meet will be held under the aospices of the Washington Park Club, and this fact further presages'no racing on the other tracks. The attitude of the authorities has efiectually discouraged (he racing men, and unless the situation changes in some unexpected manner at an early date, the Washington Park Club will let the racing question alone, and the other owners of tracks, it U thought, will fol- low their example. One member said: "The club men do not lack for amusement. It Is the general public that loses a popular form of entertainment. The club members are taking to golf more and more every day, and their interest in racing is now less than it ever was. What tbe otber owners of tracks will do we do not know, but it Is thought they were wailing to follow our lead. Unless they take the initiative there Is no probability of racing in Cbicago this year. No matter what they do, our club ia not likely to hold B meet.'' The Crescent City Derby was run March 25th at New Orleans. The race is at a mile and a furlong. King Barley- corn, chestnut colt by imported Kantaka-Nattoi, by Freder- ick the Great, won. The start was delayed a bit, and the send-off was worse than indifiavi!i euro miilure evor mude. Every bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is Warran- ted topi vo eat isf net ion. Price SI .50 per bottle. Sold bydruKciat". or Kent by express, charRespnid. with foJI directions for ita,use. Send f or desotiptlve circnlara^ testimonials, etc; ;Addrest) THE LA^^•REN0E-^mXlAM3 CO,. Cleveland. Ohio 216 'en Bess. uEERHOUNDS-'ipen— Does: 1st, V H Q G Pickering's Scamp; 2d, N T Harris' Hurstboume The Sirdar. Winners- Dogs: 1st, V H G Q PlckeringScamp; res, NT Harris' Hurstbourne The Sirdar. GREYHOUNDS— LImii—Dogs; Is , M T Leonard's Duke; 2d, H E Partridge's Robin Hood; res and v h c, Dr H B Hurd's Dewey and Maceo. Open— Dogs: M T Leonard's Duke; 2d and las. Dr H B Hard's Dewey and Maceo. Wloners- Dogs; 1st, M r Leonard's Duke; res, Dr H B Hurd's Dewey. Limit— Bitches: 1st, J Charlton'-« Celerity; 2d, F P Hopwood's American Daisy. Open— Bitches: 1st. S Charlton's Lady Falconer: 2d. B F Lewis Jr's Maid Marian. Winners— Bitches: 1st, J Charlton's Lrdy Falconer; res, B P Lpwis Jr's Maid Marian. Local — Dogs: 1st, M T Leonard's Duke; 2d, a. E Partridge's Robin Hood; res and V h c, Dr H B Hurd's Dewey and Maceo. Local— Bitches: ist and 2d, J Charlton's Lady Falcone, and Celerity; res, P P Hopwood's Amer- ican Daisy. FOXHOUNDS— Limit— Dogs: 1st, R B Drlese's Sport; 2d, Joseph Metzger's Sport II. Open— Dogs: Ist, Dr a Cassard's -tongster; res. R H Drlese's Sport. Pappies- Bitches: Ist, J Metzger's Queen. Open- Bitches: 1st, N T Harris' Carmen. Wlnnern— Bl ches: 1st. N T Harris' Carmen ; res, J Metzger's Queen. Locals— Does: 1st. R R Drlese's Sport; 2d. Joseph Metzger's Sport 11. Bitches: 1st. Joseph Metzger's Queen. POINTERS— Puppies— Dogs: 1st, A M Slocum's Kent's Pride; 2d, Mrs W P Brown Jr's Pokegama Boy; res. E R Chirm's E B, Novice— Doga: lat, W B MacLean's Dulce of Minneapolis; 2d, Q S Burch's Sport APEIL 8, 1899] m]» m^eebev m«» §px!Vt»tntartle; 2d, Wilcox & Burtis Fairvlew Meally : res, A M SIrcum's Olde Thyme; v h c, O H Clark'a Ciark's Beauty; h c. A C Dolllff's Lady Bedoiln ; c, W B Mac- Lean's Phoebe B. Winners- Bitches; 1st A M Slorom's Sprlne Thyme; res, ft E Westlake's Westlake's Startle; Lnf>al— Dogs: l^t. G E CIark^■s Clara's Duke. 2ij, Henry Parann's Mark Sirlus: 'ea, E D Brown's Roy Wilkes; V h c. W B McLaren's Duke of Minneapolsa; h c. ■» s Burch's SpiTt B: c, Mrs W P Brawo's'Pok gama Bov. Bl f'hes: 1st, Henry Par- son's Parson's Trinket; 2cl, g" N Borden's Peggv B; rea. O B Clark's Clark's Beautv; v h c and h c. W B MacLean's Nan aid Phoebe B ; c. A O Carter's Nellie. Field Trials Class: 1st, W H Hutchinson's Brighton Joe: 2d, O B Clark's Clark'a Duke. ENGLISH SEPTEKS-Pappies— Dogs: 1st. T B Flyon's Dans Coont; 2d. H F Warner's Bob W; res, A W Zahn'a Veree de Orr. Nov- ice—Dogs: 1st, F Novollng's Sport R : 2d, H J Lehr'q Dick a Turpii]; rea, J Woollon'a Exasperator; v h c. J W Clifford's Dakota rrlnce; h c. W G Haney'a Monk of Red River; c, E W Roberts' J R Hen try. Limit— Doga: 1st, J Woollon's Dick Bo dhu III; 2d. C i Gayijr's Gllhooiey; res. C E Dlckey'a Falriand Dick; v h c. H J Lebr's r>ick a Turpln; he, J Woolton'a B^-n Bondhu. Open— Dogs: 1st. M Byen." Monk ot the Dale; 2d, J Woolton's Dick Bondhu II ; res C J Gaylor's uilhooley; v h e, H J Lebr's Dick a Turpln; h c. J Woolton's Ben Bondhu; c. M Barrows' Por- tlos. Winners- Dogs: 1st, M Byers' Monk of the Dale ; res. J Woolton's Dick B -ndhu ir. Puppies— Bllcbes: 1st, T P Plynn'a LUile Bessie; 2d, W H Hchulz' Sliver Rod; res, E E Nusale's i'sa- II. ovice— Bitches: Ist, C D Stewart's Kincston Trlxle; 2d, J Woolton's Rnsa Bundhu; rea, W a Brady's Nelly Bra y; v h c, T P Flyno's Lufra's Bess: h c, N G Hanaen's Princess Dlaoa: c, W K Ellis's Maid of me Morn, Limn— Bitches: 1st, KD Brown'aQue-'n Vic; 2d, 0 D Stewart's Kingston Trixie; res, J Woolton'a Eosa Bonduu; v h c, T P Flyna's Lufra's Bess; h c. F C Brown's Brown's Flossie; c. W F b-llis' Maid of the Morn. I'pen— BUchea: 1st, R W Mathews' Fredericks Mathpwa; 2d, > F Wicsiow's Chocks Reny: rea, J Woollon'a Roaa Bondhu ; v b c. T P Flynn's Lufia's Bess; h c. W F Ellis' Maid of the Morn ; c, C M Quewau's Trlxin's Pearl. Field Trial Class: l&t, E D B'own's Brown's Queen Vic; 2d, J Woolton's Dclk BoQdbu II; res, N G Hansen's Mara Winnors— Bitches: Ist, E D Brown's B.own'a Queen Vic; rea. R W Malhewa' Fredeica Matbewa Locals— Dogs: 1st. U E Dickey's l- airland Dick; 2d, F Novotlog's Sport R: res, H J Lebr's I'lck a Turpln: v b c, J W Clifford's DaKola Prince; b c M Barrows' Portina; c. E W Rnberls' John H Gentry. Bitches: lat, E D Brown's Bropn's Queen Vic; 2'3, RW Matbewa' Frederlcka Mathews; res, >J G Hans-n' Princess Diana; v h c. F C Brown's Vic Vic; h c, 8 E Jackson's Jackann'a Dot; c. F C Brown's Brown's lossle. IRISH SETTERS— Puppies— Doga: Ist, F Greaves' Greavea' Pet; 2d. J W Scott's Dake. Limit -Dogs: Ist, P J Kennedy's Sport. Open— Dogs: lat, J 8 Lacoct's Fred Elcbo: 2d. J S Wall's Lord Llsmore. Win- ners— Dogs: Lst, J S Lacock'a Fred Elcbo; res, J S Wall's Lird Liamore. Puppies— Bitches: lat, E Daggetl'a Daggett's B: 2d. C M Bunker's Bid. Nuvfce— Bitches: 1st, withheld; 2d. Mrs E T Smith's Fluglas Bess. Limit— Bitche": lst. il Byers' Redbud Finglas. Open— Bitches: 1st, L A Van Zandt's Biddy Finelas; J Lewis' Queen Vic Wioners— Dogs: lst, M Byers' Redbud Flnglaa; res, L A Van Zandt's Biddy Finglas. Local— Dogs: lat, F Greaves' Greaves' Pat; 2d, J W Scott's Duke; res, P J Kennedy's Sport Ruches: 1st, E Daggett's Daggett's B: 2d, CM Bunker's Bid; res. Mrs E T Smith's Finglas Bess. GORDON SETTEBS— Novice— Dogs: 1st, RS Wilbur's Wib; 2d, J F Moore's Don. Limit— Dogs: Ist, W C Grey's Kent Jr; 2d, J R Ougbton's Dwight Lad III. Open— Dogs; lat and 2d. J R Oughion's Heather Lad and Dwight Hrouse: res, W C Grey's Kent Jr; v b c, V H U G Picker- ing's Don. Winners- Doga: lat and res, J R Ougbton's Heather Lad and Dwight Grouse. Novice— Bitches: 1st, W a Loveland's Midget. L-m it— Bitches: lat. Miss 3 A Nickerson'a Lady Mand; 2d, J R Ougb- ton's Dwight Minnie. Open— Bitches: 1st, J R Ooghton's Highland Beuiah; 2d, J Graham's Lady Gordon; res, J R Ougbton's Dwight Pleasure. Winners— Bitches; 1st, J R Ougbton's Highland Beilah: rea, J Grah:,-n's Lady Gordon. Local— Dogs. 1st, B S Wilbur's Wib. Bitches: 1st, W A Loveland's Midget. COCKER SPANIELS— Pnppiaa: lat, 2d, res, v h c, he and c,JT Mlcbaud's Lestor Mack, Lector Prince, Ltslor Leo, Lestor Queen, Leslor Castor and Lestor Pollux. Novice: Ist. Belle Isle Kennels' Hampton Queen Madie; G Douglas' Millie C; res, J T iMichaud's Lestor Ruby; vh c, Mrs R P Keasbey'a Saybrook Lfwla; h c, J T Mlcbaud's Pretender; c, Norrish Thoroe's Black Prince. Limit Black— Dogs' lat. G Doug- las'Black Dike Jr; 2d, Br-lle Isle Kennels' Omo- res. T T Michaud's Pretender. Other than black— Dogs: l«t, J H Heriiertson's Cock Robin; 2d, J T Mtchaud'a Lestor Mack; rea, R P Keashey's Saybrook Lewis; V h c and h c, J T Mlcbaud's Leslor Castor and Leator Pollux. Open- Black— Doga: lat.G Douglas' Black DukeJr; 2d. Belle Isle Kennels' Omo; res, J T Mlcbaud'a i^retenderr v h c. B Sullivan's King. Other than black: Ut, J H Herher son's (Joldbrlck; 2d, Mrs R P Keasbey's Saybrook Lewis; res, J T Mlcbaud's Lestor King, Liml:- Black- Bitches: 1st, J T Mlcbaud's FlyM; 2d, Bli.ck Hewk KeuLels. Black Hawk Tomo; res. G Don? as' Mtllld C; v b c. Belle Isle Keout^ls' Violet; h c J T Mlcbaud'a Lestor Roby. Otber than black: lat. Belle Isle Ken- nels' Hamyton Fashion ; 2d and res, J T Micbaod'a Hermine and Lfstor Queen. Open- Black— Bitches: is', Black Hawk Kennels' Bessie Klein; 2d, J T Mlcbaud'a Fly M; res. ri Dooglas ' MHle C: v h c. J H Herberteon's Princess Juoo, Olher than black: 1st and 2d, Belle Isle Kennels' Gaiety Girl and Hampton Q-een Readie; res, J T Michaud's Hermine: v h c, J H Herberts! n's Ennice. Winners— Doga and Bitches: 1st, Belle Isle Kennels' Gaiety Girl; res, G Douglas' Black Duke Jr. Local— Dogs: lst. Mrs F R Woodruff's Cracker Sack; 2d, Norrish Thome's B ack Prince. Bitches: 1st, A F Kasten's Trilbv. IRISH WATER SPANIELS— Puppies— Dogs: 1st, W B Mac Lean's Adml'-al Sampson; 2d, It Warner Jr's Brownie Jr. Bitches: Ist, WE Mac Lean's Lady Mac. Novice : lst, W B Mac Lean's Admiran Samp- son; 2d, J K Ogden'a Dolly; res, G H Elweil'a sport: v h c, J F Strauss' Tip. Limit: lst, T A Carson's Mollie C; 2d, W B Mac Lean's Admiral Sampson ; res, J K Ogden's Dolly : v h c. G H Elwell's Sport; h c, C H Ross's CHrney: c, W B Mac Lean's Paddy Ryan. Open— Dogs: lst, W B Mac Lean's Admiral Sampson; 2d, G H Elwell's »port; res, C H Roes' Carney. BUches: lst, T a Carson's Mollie C; 2d, J K Ogden's Dolly; res and v h c, W B Mac Lean's Irish Nora and Lady MacK. Winners— Ist, T A Carson's Mollie B; res, C H Ross' Carney. L^caI— Does: lat, C H Ross' Carney: 2d and res, W B Mac Lean's Admiral Sampson and Paddy Ryan ; v h c. G H ElweH'n Sport ; h c, R ^ am r Jr's Brownie Jr. Bitches: 1st. ' K Ogden's Doily; 2d and res, W C Mac Lean's Irish ora and Lady Mack, COLLIES -Puppies— Dngs: lst, EN Graven's Milo G; 2d. WD Gregorv'a Machan. Novice— Dogs: isC, Frank Bannochie's Highland Laddie; 2d, A E Ellis' Dandy tquire; rea, Mrs W B Naumao's Royal LsddlB of Charles CItv; v h c L G Smith's Wal er Scott ; h o, Darling- ton Davenport's Robin D; c, J H Kuetlell's Max. Limit— Doga: 1st. Henry Jarreti's confidence; 2d, Frank tiannochie's Highland Laddie; res. Dr J R McLeod's Royal Squire; v h c, Mrs W B Nauman's rtoyel lAdy of Charles city; h c. P Timothy's Geo Gordon. Open — Dogs: lst, Frank Bannochie's Old Hall Paris: 2d, Henry Jarreti's Confldence; res, Frank Bannochie's HUhiand Laddie. Winners- Dogs: lst, Frank Bannochie's Oid Hall Paris; rea, Heurv Jarret.'s Confluence. Puppies - Dogs: lst and 2d, Frank Bannochie's Righland Beauty and Melba; re'', CB Stone's Theckla. Novice— Bitches: 1st and res, Frank Bannochie's Diana II, Highland Beauty and Melba. Limit— BItcbES: Ist, R A Maocy's Hanover Surprise; 2d, res and v h c, Frank Bannochie's Diana II, Highland Beauty and Melba. Open— Birches: 1st, RA Muncy'a Hanove Surpriae; 2d, res and v h c, Frank Bannochie's Diana II. Highland Beamy and Melba. Winners— Bitches: Ist. R A Muncy's Hanover Surprise; le?, Frank Bannochie'd Diana [1. Local— Degs: 1st and 2d. Bannochie's Old Hall i Paris and Highland Laddie; res. E N Graven's Mllo G: v h c, L G Smith's Wallle Scott; h c, W D Gregory'? Mathan; c, J H Ruettell's Max. Bitches: 1st, 2d and res. Prank Ban- nochle'a Diana II, Highland Beauty and Melba; v h c, William Richards' Queen. BULL TKRRIERS— Limit— Dogs: lat. J L Arden's Greenhlll Em- peror; 2d, H G OtlT' Edgewood Klondike: res, (■♦ C Wilson's Rob Koy; V h c, J L ArdeD'sTommy I Ickle Ii ; h c, J T Michaud's New Market Marvel. Open— Doga: M, F F Dole's Woodcote Wonderr2d; J L Arden's Greenbill Romeo; res, G C Wilson's Rob Rov; c, J T Mlctaud's New Market Marvel. Winners- Dogs: Ist, F F Dole's Woodcote Won- der; res, J L Arden's Greenhlll Romeo. Novice— Bitches: Ist. FF Dole's Edgewood Jean ; 2d, withheld. Limit— Bllcbes: 1st, F P Dole's Edgewood Jean : 2d, Dr A F Morris' Edgewood Duchess; h c. Crescent Kennels' Crescent Daisy, Open — Bitches: 1st, J L Ard«u's Sweet Duchess; 2d, John Bennett's Sunshine: res, F P Dole's Edgewood Jean; h c, Dr A F Morris' Edgewood Duchess; c. Crescent Kennels' Crescent Daisy. Winners— Bitches: 1st J L Arden's Sweet Ducliess; res.Jonn Bennet's Sunshine. Local— Does: Ist, Anhur Martin s Nlc; Id, Thomas Niicn'a Dusiie. Bl'cbes: lat. William Lisbon's Trilby. BOSTON TERRIERS— Limit— Dogs: lat. Faith Hlpley's Buzz. Open —Dogs: Isl, Faith Ripley's Buzz. Winners— Doga: iat, Failh Ripley's Buzz. Novice— Bitches: lat. J J Nabob Kennels' Brlnrtle Bess. Llmlt- Bltches: isl. J J Lynn's Bessie II; 2d. Isaac Rob rta'Hulda: res. The FatKib Kennels' Lygia : v n c. Toon & Thomas' EndcllOe Maggie. Open — Bllches. 1st, Beaumaris Kennels' Beaumaris Jessie: 2d. Isaac Roberts' Hnlda; rea, The Nabob Kennels' Lygia. Winners- Bitches: lst, B-au- marta Kennels' Beauma-ls Jessie; res, J J Lynn's Bessie II. Local- Dogs: lst, Failh Ripley's Bues. Fox TERRIEKS— Smooth coaled— Puppies: 1st. Louis Allla' Fa.xoa ; 2d. ADgoat Elsasser'a Knight Errant; res. North Shore Kennels' Shad- rach E litorial. Novice— Dogs: 1st. Eoon & Thomas' Kndoliff Bealat ; 2d, Z, & W Builieilard's Wajren Clew; teSi T J Woodward Jr's Blue Bottle; vh c, John Blanchard's John; h c. August Elsaaser'a Knight Errant. Limit- Dogs: Isi. G ff Gooderham's Norfolk Speculator; 2d, L i W RutbtrKrd's Wurren Scoffer; res, T J Woodward J 'a Blue Bottle. Open— Doga; Ist G H Gooderham'a Norfolk speculator; 2d. L tfc W Rutherford's Warren Scoffer. WInness— Doga: lst. H C Gooderham's Norfolk Speculator; res, LAW Butherfurd's -^ arreo ScoQer Novice- Bitches: Ist. L & W RutbPrlurd's Warren Struggle. Limit— Bilches: lst, G H norderbam'a Norfolk Polka; 2d. t-mallwood Kennels' Polish. Open-Bitches: 1st. L& W Buiherrurd'a Warren Duaky;2d,G H Gooder- ham'a Norfolk Polka- rea, B ti Hoooe's Prlncesa of Wales. Winners- Bitche?; lst. L& W Butherfurd's Warren Duskv; res, G H Gooderbam'3 Norfolk Polka. Local— Dogs: 1st, J Blanchard's John; 2d. F Kiddell's Biily. Wlreliaired— Limit- Dogs: 1st, B F Mayhew's Rascalla'ton; 2 I, Smuilwood Kennels' Aldnn Krmpant. Open- Doga: 1st. TJ Wood- ward Jr's half black i; res. R F Mayhew's Rascalllon. Puppies- Bitches: 131. Harris & Sentell's Lady Linburst. Limit- Bit -hea: lat and 2J, Wil- mount Kennels' Hillcrest. Solace and Hillcrest Filrt; res. Smallwood Keur els' Noifilk Seami^ireas. Open— Bitches: 1st and 2d, Willmount Keoneb' Hillcrest Solac* and Endcliffe Blow. Winners- Bitches: lat, Willmount Kennels' Hillcrest Solace. Late Gun Note L. 8, Thompson defeated A. W. Broner at Los Aogelep, TneEdav, in a 100-btrd match for $250 a side by a score cf 88 to 87. ROD. Coxnins Events. April 15— Fonrth Saturday Fly-Caating Conteat. Stow Lake, 2:30 P M. April 16— Fourth Snnday Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Lake, 10 a. M. Lette all ye seeke onr coastslde faire, Where leapes ye gamesome tronte Or draw ye sucker from his lair And puU ye bullheade oat. Philosophers miy never finde Ye difference ia their lottes Who catcii ye tronte or bullheade kind ; 'Tis only in ye spottes. Why, then, should man in discontente Ye present moment robbe? Joy, joy to him who throwes ye fly Or sits to watch ye bobbe ! —"Isaac Walton" Ignace. Geo. Walker caught a lot of beaatiee in Sonoma creek, one of them a three-poander. The Marin Streams were alive with anglers Saturday and Sunday. Angling results as a rale were meager. H. Naumin and a friend caught sixty beautiful trout in a tributary of Sonoma creek near Sonoma last Sunday. J. O. Cadman S^hed the San Lorenzo, his catch was an excellent one, a two and three-quarter pouod Gsh being the star fin. Ooe of the best catches noted was made by Fred Johnson. Over six y large sized trout were whipped out of the Soquel by Mr. Johnson on last Saturday. Howard Ccffia whipped Alameda creek, he made a good catch in Stoney creek He reports the tributaries of Ala- meda creek to have plenty of small sized fish in them. John Batler received this week from Rodeo a striped bass weiehing over twenty pounds. This fish upon beins opened was found to have in bis stomach a fourteen-inch steelbead. The Country Club anglers found their streams in prime condiiion, nearly all of the anglers catching the limit num- ber of thirty-five fish. W 8. Kittle and Fred Tallant each had four large beauties. On Thursday John Lsmmer and O^to Mnser, two angling comrades, veterans of many a pleasant day's outing; fished the Lagunitas lake, the combined catch was 130 fish averag- ing six inches in size. Sonoma creek from Glen Ellen to Caliente, it iscUimed has been pretty well cleaned out by natives before the season opened. The water should be good now, a few nice sized fish were caught Sonday last. The creek and lagoon on the Tamalpais Club preserve were visited by Messrs. Browo, Driokbouse, Siebe and Muser on the opening days of the season. Well filled baskets re- warded the anglers for their efforts. Streams in the forest reserve sections of the State, are re- ported to be fairly well stocked with fish, though the dry season made sad inroads. The streams in the reserves will be restocked with troat and biss by the Government. J)hn P. Babcock and Al Wilson fished the Austin with only fair resalts. This QeaeraUy good early stream they found had been dynamited, probably by foreigners. They also discovered some nets which were immediately destroyed. Advices from Glen Ellea note that last Sunday Sonoma creek was lined with fishermen, who whipped the stream all day and were rewarded with some good sport. The corps of local arglers were backed by others from San Fraucifo. A party of ten anglers came from the city, and between them they caught fifty fish in five hours. The catch was shown at the Mervyn hotel, and it was gen- erally conceded that a prettier lot could not be desired. One of the trout weighed three pounds. A, R. Harrison's chief trophv for the day Wds a two-pounder. Tne day's sport was a decided success. The water wag too turgid for flies, bait fishing was the or- der of the day. This stream will be in fine condition in a few days. Bepotts from Marin county streams show that the eport has been unexpectedly good on the opening days of the trout fishing season. The recent rain gave the steelheads a chance to work ap stteam, and with the exception of a few localities they bit gamely. All the streams were found to be too higb, but it IS thought that in a week they will be in excellent condition for the rod men. The best results were obtained on Paper Mill creek, where several good baskets were caught. Lagunitas ere k also proved aood ground, but Fairfax creek, which usually affords good sport for the first few days of 'he season, turned out a failure. C. S. Hoflman fished Fairfax creek from its head waters down and says there are no fish in it. On the Paper Mill, Chris M j.ebon^e got the best basket. He fished oaW five hours and landed 12-5 beauties. They were all of giod siz», averaging over eight inches in length. Morehouse was well satisfied with his day's sport. He said; '•I used bait entirely. Oae or two attempts with a fly con- vinced me that the flih would not rise, and t confined myself to salmon roe and sh-imp. I fouod the fish in the holes and nine in the rjpple'. They are still ruining, and there will be better fishing in about two weeks." Among the other local anglers on Paper Mill were * Doc" Watt, Mike Geary, Charles Precht, Frank Dolliver and James Neil. Trout tales from Petaluma according to the Courier are in the following variety: On Saturday and Sunday last an army of local anglers hied themselyes to mountain and forest streams in quest of trout. The conditions we'e favorable for good sport. Re- ports are coming in quite slowly and no phenomenal catches have been as yet reported. Charles Zimmerman and his brother caught twenty-th.'-ee trout at Silmon creek and Joe Tuttle landed eight. Henry Mvers, Charles Dansojore, Geo. Griess, Jr., and Martin Poehlmann, Jr , brought in sixty fiye trout from Salmon creek. Mark Simmons and Charles Putnam caught sixty trout on the mountain Sunday. Charles Flohr and Mr. Claussen went to San Antonio creek after trout and caught tliirty-four suckers, Frank Zirtmanaud Fred West brought in seventy-five trout. Geo. Griess, Sr., and L L. Gross landed three hundred and ten trout at Salmon creek. P. Sweed, Dr. Ivancovich and party caught three haadred trout near Olema. E, E. Drees returned with six trout. On Saturday Judge N. King landed fourteen trout at Salmon creek and Lyman Green twenty-four. Will Beggs returned with an appetite and two trout. Harry F. Smith and Heory Nauert caught thirty-three trout at Rodgers creek, Souoma mouatain, on Sunday. The opening day found the streams of the coastside in San Mateo county, especially Purissima, lined with anglers from early morning until late at night. All kinds of conveyances were pressed into services. Some oi the more enthusiastic fishers camped at the creek the night before, so as to be on hand bright and early. Reports show that the sport was un- expectedly good. The water, however, was not in condition for fly-casting. The recent rain gave the trout a chance to work up stream, and with the exception of a few localities, they bit gamely. All the streams were found to be too high, but it is thought that in two weeks they will be in excellent condition for the angler. The best resalts were obtained on Purissima creek, where handsome catches were made by almost every fisher. The lagoons were not in shape tor spoon fishing, washouts making the water too muddy. Charlev Mosconi, proprietor of the Purissima House, reports the following catches of those who stopped at his place: Ed Rock 190 .Toe Qoinlan 120, Ev. Schuyler 120, El Campbell (at Jara's creek) 82, Ernest Ignacp (at Jara's creek) 71, Geo. Hchaefer 114, Jno. Debenedetti 90, M. Brown 112, E. W. S Van Slyke of San Mateo 31, Lyndell of San Mateo 11. P. P. ChamberUin of Redwood Cily (at San Gregorio creek big basket — number unknown); L. A. Wash- burn of San Francisco 112. Jno. Butler of San Francisco 186, Lloyd E*ton of San Mateo 180, Joe Francis ti4, Manuel Francis 85, Jules Jara 52, Jno Gonzales 123, Frank Lewis 54, P. Dolini 95. Phil Gonzales 60, Noel Lane 51. Jim Camp- bell 93, Frank Marcus of San Francisco 162, Prof. Terry of Sau Francisco 116, Tony Vargas 133, Grove Wyman 71, and many others of which no score could be ascertained. Vallejo sportsmen fished the lake in White Horse Valley on Snnday. Trout were plentiful. The water will he in fine condition for trolling in about two week?, among those present were O S. Cooper, F W. Gorham. J. D. Maier, L, Roe, H. Gehrman, A. Kelshaw. Al Hall, J. Mangold, C. Debolt, V. V. Harrier and D. Bevridge of Vallejo and W, Bentine of Cordelia, N. O. Neal of Port Costa and W. Gil- bert of Sao Francisco. The two latter fished on Saturday also, their string connted 150 The others captured over three hundred, the fish averaged from seven to ten inches in length. V. V. Harrier made a find that caused much indignation. Hidden away in the brush he discovered a seine, 100 feet and 8 feet wide. The meshes were small enough to catch the fish in the lake. The owners, whoever they may be, will not get a chance to use that net again, for no time wss lost in burning it. Application has been made by Senator Luchsinger to the Fish Commissioners for 50,000 youog trout, ivhich are ex- pected to be placed in the dam this week. The expenge will be about $2-5, but it will slock the lake for the best of eport. The water is reported to have reached the top plank or within an inch of the 38 foot mark, which approximates 312,000.000 gallons, and the streams will continue to flow freely. The following protest is recorded by the Vallejo Chronicle: It has been reported to some of our sport loving citizens that the guilty parties (meaning the owners and users of the cap* tured and destroyed net) hail from Napa, and it is further said that Green Valley trout are openly sold in Napa mar- kets. It is a shame that these poachers cannot be caught in their work and given the punishment they so richly deserve. The Fish Commission refused a couple of years ago to supply any more fish to Napa county, bscause of the illegal fishing there, which the authorities made no attempt to suppress Now that their streams no longer furnish them wiith fish ihey come over into Solano county to poach on the preserves where Vallejoites have insured good sport to legitimate fish- ermen. We are also told that giant porder has been used in Wild Horse Valley dam. 218 ®^« ^vj^eifev mxif ^iwttfmtm* [Apbil 8, 189P It has been observed that the salmon is esBentially a pair ing fish during the spawning season. In the natural state the female has never been seen to spawn wUhout a male, and never with more than one male. This was proved in one instance in Scotland. A. poacher was observed to spear a mdle fish by the side of a female spawning. The female upon this loss immediately returned to the pool below the spawning bed and soon returned with another male, which was also speared, and again the went to the pool and brought another male. This slaughter of the male fiah conlinned until nine males had been billed, and at last she was seen to retarn with a ball trout, the male salmon supply being ex- hausted. » — Black bass are now abundant in the streams of the Shn Joaquin valley, these waters having been pretty well stocked. In tbe streams up towards the mountains trout are plentiful. Andy Fergasoa, the fiah and game warden of Fresno, has been carefully looking after the streams in that country and reports the finny tribe in fine conditioD. Be has been con- sistently following the letter of the propoEed new law, which was to have created a State game warden. The approaching tournament of the Tuna club is attract- ing much attention among anglers all over the Stale, and many distinguished wielders of the rod and reel have an- nounced their intention of trying conclusions with the mem- bers of the Catalina cl ub. Some handsome prizes have been ofifered by the club as well as by iodividual members. A large dam has recently been placed across the San Joa- quin river by Miller and Lux above the spot where the old one was located in Fresno county. Fish ladders have been constructed according to the legal requirements. Salmon are reported plentiful and many are being caught in Sanla Bosa creek. They came in with a rnsh after the late rain. « The fact that it is unlawful to sell tront prior to May 1st may account for some empty creels lately. The Q-ame La*^. The open season for shooting quail, dovea, deer and wild duck as fixed by the State law is as follows: Doves, 15th July to 15th Febru- ary. Mountain quail and grouse, Ist September to 15th February. Valley quail, wild duck and rail, Ist October to Ist March. Male deer, 15th Jnfy to 15th October. The clerks of nearly all the Boards of Sunervisore have advised us no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last vear hold good if they do not coufiict with the Stale law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinances that alter the open season as provided by State law: Amador, Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plumas, Ban Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sacra- mento. Solano. Santa Cruz, Siskiyou, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Kail. Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July l to Oct. 1. Pbeasants protected until February. 190J. Hunting, killing or having in possession for purpose of sale or ship- ment oat of county: quail, bob white, partiidge, wild ddck, rail, mountain quail, grouse, dove, does or deer, antelope, elk or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaverae— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. (Use of dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Fresno — Market hunting and shipping game out of the conntypro- hlblted Humboldt— Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after sunset and one oalt hour before sunrise. Kern — Shipping game out of the cotinty prohibited. Lake— Deer, Au^, 1 to Oct 1. Los Angeles— Shipping game to markets outside of the county pro Mbited. Marin— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Madera — Market hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. 1st. fUse of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 6. Orange— Doves, Aug. i to Feb. l. Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March 1. Ducks and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows: No pereon snail ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Rivereide — Shipping game ont of the county prohibited. San Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara— Deer, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). San Diego— Shippiag game out of the county prohibited. San Luis Obiapo— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 15 to Dec. 1. (Use of hounds prohibited. Hunting for markets situated outside ol the county prohibited). San Mateo— Deer, Julv 15 to Aug. 26. (Use of dogs not prohibited. Market hunting prohibifed). Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting from boat at high tide prohibited). Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Sierra- Deer. Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Sonoma— Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- aDt<5, close season till Jan i. I90i. Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Use of nets in streams ol the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 16. Dovea, July 15 to Jan. 1, Trinity— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept, 1 to Oct. 15. Shipping game out ol the county prohibited. Ventura— Quail, any variety. Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. Oomlng Events. April -.—Stockton Gun Club. Blue rocks. Jackson's Bath. April 9— Olympic Cun Club. Live buds Ingle^jide. April 9— San Francisco Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point April 9-Emplre Gun Club. B'.ue rocks. Alameda Point April 9— Garden City Gun Club. Blue rocks San Jose. April 9-16— Tacoma Gun Club, Blue rocks, Tacoma April 9-23— Merced Gun Club. Blue rocks. Merced. April 9-23— Garden City Gun Club. Blue rocks. San Jose. April 16— Lincoln Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. April 16 -Pelican Gun Club. Sacramento. April 16-Olympic Gun Club. Challenge live-bird medal. Ties Ingieslde. April 16-30— Seattle Rod and Gun Club. Blue rocks. West Seattle April 23— San Francisco Gun Club. Live birds San Clemente. April 23-OIympic Guo Club Blue rocks Ingleside. April 23-UDion Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. Mr 7 7— California Wing Club. Live birds. Ingles de. M .y 7— Alert Gun Club. Blue rocks Birds Point. May 29-30— California Inanimate Target Association, Antloch Joto 2-3-1— State Live Bird Shoot. Open-to-all. J me 29-30— Grand American Handicap. Eikwood Park, N. J. At the Traps. The trap events to-morrow will be the live bird races of the Olympic Gun Club at Ingleside. The regular monthly blue rock shoot of the San Francisco Gun Club on the Lin- coln grounds, Alameda point. The Garden City's will shoot in San Jose on their club grounds. Thfl events between Wal shooters promise to briog out a large attendance. The Ingleside trap events Sunday last were the regular monthly shoot of the California Wing Club and a tie shoot in the Olympic Gun Club Live Bird Challenge Medal race. The weather was excellent and a good attendance of sports- men witnessed skillful sbooting at a hardy lot of birds. In the regular club race at twelve birds four men made straight scores, Otto Feudner, J S Fanning, H. C. Golcher and Harvey McMurchy. Mr. Golcher also made a second clean run of twelve in shooting up a back score. The scores in detail cf ibe club race were: otto Feudner 211111221122—12 L. D. Owens 112121*01212—10 H. C. Golcher 122222212122-12 M. E. Dltimar 110102112122—10 J. Fanning 122222222222—12 E. Uoaohoe 102122100211— 9 H. McMurchy 112122221222—12 A. R. Jackson 02011*111221— 9 I. R. D. Grubb 222122 1 22 101— 11 P. Delmas 2001H«1211I— 9 H.F. Wagner 10211Z11I211— 11 H.Lee 222012-201102- 9 C A. Haigfat 20222-2222122-11 F. Vernon 1200111''2*10— 7 Ed Fay 121112022122—11 * Dead out of bounds. In another event at twelve birds the scores were as follows: Golcher. H C 21112-22221U— 12 Wagner. H. F .11122221121—12 McLane. W.J 212201* w BlacK, H 122020" w Justlns. H 112l01*'w Kalght.C. A 22:i222220i22 - 11 Delmaa, P 122221112122—12 Jackfion, A. P miOilOlOOI— 8 VeroOD.F 122121110*11-10 Lee, H. ....212101212012—10 Donohoe 1*1201221221-10 "* Dead out ot bounds. Seavers 92 out of 100; Comfort, 27 out of 50; Jessem, 58 oat of 90; Swain, 59 oat of 90; Keys 17 out of 40; Sperry, 15 oat of 40; W. Di(z, 32 out of 80; McCoy, 34 out of 50; Barnelf 29 out of 50; G- Dilz, 61 out of 80; Rex, 74 out of 90; Nicol, 3 out of 10; Balkwill, 21 out of 30; Brown, 7 out of 10. The StocktoQ Fpirtsmen will keep in constant practic® foi the tournament at Antioch next month. Frank Merrill proposes to make a still belter showing than the good one he made last year. — • KepeatiDgr Sbotguns. The ties in the race for the Olympic Gan Club live bird challenge medal were shot on during the California Wing Club shoot. The men with underermined scores qualified for place in the ties, A. M. Shields and C. F. Stone killed two straight and "Slade" killed one bird. Tbe scores and haodi. cap allowances in the first ties were shot ofi as follows: C. LfOQ 27 19-1232220211222212 —16 A. M. s^hields. 28 18—1211211*212011121 —15 F. Feudner 29 17-211I0-/2122010w — ... ■■aiade" 28 17—11112222111202012 —15 C. F. Stone 28 la— 11210J1002122-221111— 15 Dr. Barker - 28 17—111112112121212 —15 W.J. Golcher 29 16-OlOw — W. C. Golcher and Fred Feudner dropped out. Nauman, another tie man, having gone East, is out of the race. Five men still in shot out another tie, each making a possible fifteen. Further shooting was stopped because of the lack of pigeons. The conclasion of the match will take place on Sunday, April 16. h. Up to the present time Lion, of San Jose, Efems to have the best chance to win, he having the be Utr hardicap allowance in yards and birds and has been shooting in splendid form. Out cf thirty-two birds last Sunday be lost bat two. The scores in the second ties were as follows: A.M. Shields 1111101112nilll2l —15 "Slade" 2212011212121122 —la C. K Stone 021121111011122102-15 Dr. Barker 2011212111122221 — 15 C. Lion 122212-222-2011211 —15 The many advocates for game protection, joornaliatic and lay, have overlooked one prolific source of game decimatioD, we mean the repeatiog shotgan. When these weapons are in perfect working order their execution in the hands of an expert (and it takes an expert to work them) is death and extermination to feathered game in the hunted district. An I instance of the evil efiects of the "dhot squirt" is shown in , tbe work of three market hunters last season, whose zone of destruction and murder was in the vicinity of Hamlet I Marin count,. At the commencement of the season large shipments of qaail from that section were received in this city, within a few weeks thereafter the supply of birds from that point was reduced to a small shipment weekly and finally ceased before the season was two-thirds over. The shipment ot over 5,000 dozsn quail from San Diego during the last open season shows the deadlv work of the repeating guo, notwithstanding the fact that the statement was made that a large number of birds were killed across the line, the me hods aijd efiects were the same. These "pump" guos were also found signally useful by unscrupulous market hunters during the last dry season in the southern couotles. The methods pursued, were lying in wait at the only avail- able water holes in a district and keeping the quail away until the poor creatures were frantic with thirst, then when tbe birds had a supposed chance to get to the water tbe hunters rapidly poured shot after shot into the thick of the thirsty birds around the water hole, killing and wounding many, frightening away the survivors temporarily, who, when they shortly returned to driok met another deadly fusilade. The use by sportsmen of guns larger in bore than a 10 guage are prohibited in this State. Tbe larger bore guos have generally been used by farmers in the protection of their fields from devastation by the thousands of geese which have, seapon after season, been a source of damage and loss. There is some excuse for the farmer, but he has been cut off from the use of his short 8 or 4 guage by wise legislation in favor of gam protection. It is somewhat singular that the repeatine shotguo, among the many game destroying devices, has been overloowed in this respect, other Blates tiave not lost sight of the importance of action in this matter of gama protection. — ^ — Monte Oarlo Notes. The trap events of tbe Alert Gun Clab at BirdB Point laet Sunday were made memorable by some remarkably clever shooting performed by A. J. Webb. In the day's shooting Webb shot at a total of 110 targets with but seven misses re- corded. In a series of mixed races and practice work he broke 98 out of 100 blue rocks, running eighty targets with- out a break after his second miss, the third bird in tbe sec. ond race. Palmer, Fischer, Klevesihl and Murdock averaged fair scores during the day. The principal events and the scores were as follows: First event, warm up at 10 targets— Webb iiiuiiui Fischer OOlUlllU Murdock uooimiu Palmer OOlOOOOOOl— Klevesahl lOOOlUUl— FlUer lOlOOOOni- Second event practice, 10 ■Webb _UOUlllll— Kleveaahl llOllOOlU— Murdock oimouoi— Fischer OllllllilO— Palmer .lllOllllu— Fitler lOOOOloooi— Friedlander luiooioii— Schuliz 1111011011— 10 Friedlander 1001111 110- 8 Webb lllllOUll- 7 Murdock IlOlllUlO- 2 Fischer IIUIIIOII- 7 Palmer 0000100110- 4 targets — 9 Palmer llllOllUi- 7 Fischer lIlllllOil- 7 Webb nil 111111- 8 Klevesahl OUUIIOIO- 9 Murdocfc UlilOOlll- 3 B'lller, lOOOiOUOl- 7 Frl-idlander lOllllUOl- 8 Schuliz OOOOOOOOIO - Third event, 10 targets, 50 cents entrance, two moneys, 60 and 40 per cent, class shooting. Palmer lUUUlll-lO Fitler „10010000IO— 3 Webb llinillU— 10 Klevesahl lOlUlllll— 9 MardiiCk 1010110000— 4 Schnllz OOlOOlOOll— 4 Fischer OllOlllloi— 7 Friedlander lUOlOOlll— 7 Foarth event, 20 targets, $2.00 entrance, two moneys, 60 and 40 per cent, class shooting. Webb „.iiiiiiiiuiiiiiniii— 20 Klevesahl lUlUlOlllllllillU— 19 Fischer 010111 11 IIU 11110110-16 Murdock..._ ....OllOOlllllllllUOOU— 15 Palmer ouoiiiioiiioinoioi— 14 Frifidlander 0lllllootl9ii01ll0ll— h Fitler 11101001111101101010—12 SchuUz IlOllOlOlllOIOOOOOOO— 9 Pool events, 10 targets, 50 cents entrance. Webb Ill mil II -10 Palmer 1111111111— lO Flscber lUillilU— 10 Webb lllliuill— lO Klevpsahl _l ill 11 1111— 10 Murdock llllOlllH— 9 Palmer „ OOllluiCO— 6 Fischer _llllloilll— 9 Webb 1111111111— lO Webb shot for blrd^ during tbe day, with tbe exception of the twenty target race. The Alerts promise a grand open- o-all schedule for the first Sunday in May. The initial shoot of the newly consolidated Stockton guo clubs was held at the mineral baths last Sunday. The trap work was principally in tbe nature of practice shooting. A; summary of the scores is as follows: Johnson broke 97 out of 120 targetf; C. Merrill, 74 out of 100; F. Merrill, 72 of 80 A correspondent of the Asian writing under date of Jan- nary 25th last, details some interesting history in connection with the winning of the Grand Prix, he sayp: "Perhaps some of your readers in the far East may like to hear some of our doings in this more congenial climate, where we are erjoyiog lovely weather, better even than the cold weather in India, and without the anpleasant feeling that hot times are coming, acd that a break up in our social circle will soon be caused by the cold weather coming to an end. There are still four months before us daring which the society may cbacge, and it does change pretty rapidly here, but the cause will not be due to temperature. The Grand Prix, the event of the season id the pigeon shooting world, is over, and this magnificent trophy has gone this year to France. M. Moogorge has been shooting here f jr upwards of twenty years and his win was very popular. He is to be cangratuldted on having won this big prizs in a year when tbe field was one of the largest on record, and his winnings amounted to 20,500 frs., besides the beautiful objet d'art which was a particularly handsome one. He did not back himself or his winnings might have been considerably greater, for he was not mentioned in the betting, and olds of at least a hundred to one could have been easily obtained. The first four favorites were all Englishmen: Mr. Bashford Mr. Witting, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Koberts, at odds varry- ing from 20 to 25 to 1. None of those placed were even mentioned in the betting, but the bulk of the speculation here is on individual shots, and at times it becomes pretty warm; one bird I calculate carried no less than £2,000 with it. The I "hookies" are the takers of the odds, and not the layers; three and four to one being about the average odds laid on the gun, when a good shooter is at the mark. At this rate tbe bookmakers should have opened well, as thirty-five out of tbe hundred and twenty-three failed to score io the first round. Only three rounds were shot the first day, and only forty two sportsmen were fortunate enough to have secured all their birds. The evening closed in With heavy rain and the next morning w&6 paeesand now belne eent out by the Silvkb Mfo. Co. • S*LRM, O., lannqaeatlonftbly the best book yet Introduced on (the subject, It Includes: _ I— silage Crops. 11— SUos. I III— Silage. IV— Feeding of Silage. V— ^mparison of Silage and other Feeds. I VI— The Silo la Modern Agriculture, I and many valuable tables and compounded ratioos ifor feeding Btf>ck. .Tliey are going rapidly. Toavold dislnteresied Inquirers the Price Is lOc cold or stamps. SILVER MFC. CO. ^ Salemi Ohio. Absorbine Jr., Will remove the Borenesa from a ^BUNION And gradually absorb the bunch. And unequalled in removing any bunch or bruise. Pleasant to use, nicely perfumed. $1.00 per bottle, by mail. MANTJPACrnHED BY F.W.YOUNG, P. D. F., SPRINGFIEI,!) - - MASS. Horses For Sale. 100 Head of Trottlngbred Horses from the Napa Stock Farm, Consisting of Horses in Training, Roadsters, Broodmares, Golts and Filiies liy NcKinnoy and Otiier Noted Sires AH this stock are from the best straina of trottlDg Dlooa and bred tor raclag purposes. Anyone desiring lo secure a good prospect for train Ing. a good road horse, or a horse for radog purpose for the present season, can secure what he wants at very low prices. It Is the Intention of the owner of this stock: to close out the whole lot during the presen season and no reasonable ofler will be refused. For full particulars, write to or call npon E. P. HEALD, Heald'8 Business College - 24 Po»t St. San Francisco, Cal. English Shire Stallion. FOR SALE. Four years old, seventeen hands high, sired by an imported registered horse and out of an imported registered mare. Will be sold reasonable. Horse is ia condiilon now to make a neason Can be seen at my place, Blair Ranch. Piedmont Heiehts. Oak- land. Address CHRIS JESSEN, P. O. Box 35, OaklaJid, Cal. STALLION FOR SALE. The EandsDme Horse . ALEXANDER BUTTON JR.. By ALEXANDER BUTTON.from KATE KEARNEY, by JOHN NELSON. A perfect driver and a Horse Show prize winner. Sound and all right. Will be sold CHEAP. Apply at this ofBce. For Sale A six-year-old mare, full sister to Jasper Ayers, 2:09. Is 16 hands high and weighs 1100 pounds. Perfectly sound, level-headed and gentle. Has no record, but with scarcely any wort has shown a mile ia 2:28 and quarters in 34 seconds. Is a great prospect for this year, and will take a very low record if trained. Price is rieht. Address "K. B.," BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN OFFICE, 30-34 Geary St., San Francisco. C, F. BUNCH, Supertendeot Vendome Stock Farm Race Track San Jose, Cal. will Take a Few OutRide Horses to Train on Keasonable Terms. The followiog named horses have received their records at the hands of Mr. Bunch. Viz.— Much Better 2:07^4 Ethel Downs 2:10 Our Boy _2:12Ji You Bet 2:12% Claudius 2:13i^ Iran Alto 2:135? Thompson -2:14 J^ Hillsdale 2:15 Jonn Bury 2:16?i Dr. Prasse _ 2:18% Alvieo 2:20 Lynnette 2:20 Laura R 2:21 And many others better than 2:30. Sulkies Built to Order! REPAIRED AND CONVERTED. Iilned up to mn perfect wben strapped to horse. OTTB BPECIALTT — "^^SULKIES TO RENT^ We BUY and bell Secondhand Sulkies. W. J. K£NN£Y, Blkeman, &SI Valencia St., neab 16th r. u. J. u. OAKLAND RACE TRACK FIVE OF) MORE RACES DAILY APRIL 3 TO APRIL 15. Racing Starts at 2:15 P. M Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 m.; 12:30; 1:00; 1:30; 2:00 and 2:30 p. M. Buy Ferry Tickets to Shell Mound, ADMISSION - $i.oo F. H. GBKEN. Seo'y- S. N. ANUROUS, Pros. Racins:! Racing! CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB RACES WINTEK MEETING 1898-99. MONDAY, APRIL 17 lo APRIL 29 Incluslvs. AT Oakland Race Track Racing MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Five or More Kaces Bach Day. Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 m. and 12:.?0. I, 1:30, 2, 2:30 and 3 p. m., cooneciing with trains shipping at the eotrance of the track. Buy youi ferry tickets to Shell Moand. ReturnlDg, Tralos Leave the Track at 4; 15 and 4;4F p. u. and Immediately after tbe last race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR., President. R B. MILROY. Secretary. The largest and best located sales pavilion on the Pacific Coast! Occiiiental Horse Exchange 731 HOWARD STREET, " Near Third San Francieco. Having fitted up the above plnce eapecially for the sale of harness horBes, vehicles, harness, etc.. it will afford me pleasure to correspond wiih owners regarding the Auction Sales which I shall hold at this place EVERY SATURDAY at 11 a. m Arrangements can be made for special sales of standard bred trotting stock, thoroughbreds, etc. My turf library is the largest on this Coast, hence lam prepared to compile catalogues satisfactorily to my patrons. I take pleasure in referring to any and all for whom I have sold horses during the past two years. WM. G. LAYNG, Live Stock Auctioneer. Telephone Main 5179. NOW READY. THE "ANNUAL" GOODWIN'S OFFICIAL TURF GUIDE (18th YEAR.) A FORM TABLE to all Prin- cipal Meetings. Showing positions of horses at each pole, A WORK Of ABOUT 2000 PAGES REPLETE WITH MATPER INDISPENSABLE TO ALL. Including the NEW FEATURES: A clear and concise treatise on "Handicapping" and how to handicap horses. Also au article on betting and how to bet, PRICES. In cloth (substantially bound) 85.20 In half morocco (Library) 7 24 In half calf 9,24 GOODWIN BROS.. Publishers, 1440 Broadway, New York. Circulars mailed upon applic-itioQ. American Trotting Register PUBLICATIONS. THE YEAR BOOK Vol. XIV, 1898, slDRle copies, poslpald S3.00 Vol. XIV, 1898, 10 or more copies, each, I. o. b 2,50 This great work will be ready for delivery March 15, 1899. Vol. XIII, 1897, single copies, postpaid 3.00 Vol. XII, 1896, " " " 8.00 Vol. XI, 1895, " " " 8.00 Vol. X, 1894, " " " 3 00 Vol. IX, 1893, " " " 8 00 Vol. VIII, 1892, (two parts), postpaid 5.00 Vol. VI, 1890,(liinited number), postpaid 2.60 Vol. V, 1889, '■ " " 2.50 Vol. IV., 1888, " " " 2 50 Vol. II, 1886, " " " 1.00 Year oookB, for 1891, 18f7 and 1885, (out of print) Contains sammaries of races. Tables of 2:30 Trotters, 2:25 Facers, 2:20 Trotters, 2;15 Pacers, .Sires, Sires of Dams, Great Brood Mares, Champion Trotters, Fastest Kecords and Bejected Xtecords. THE REGISTER. Vols. Ill to XIV. , inclusive.in one order f. o. b. „ r, $55.00 Single Volumes, postpaid 5.0O Vols. I. and II are out of print. INDEX DiaEST- Postpaid 87.50 This important adjunct contains all the standard animals in the first ten volumes, with numbers, ini- tial pedigree, and reference to volume in which animal is registered. REGISTRATION BLANKS Will be sent free upon application. Money most accompany kU orders. Address J. H. STEINER, Secretary, American Trotting Register Association, 355 Dearborn St.. Room 1108, Chicago, Illinois. Of, BREEDER AND SPORTSHAN, San Francisco, Cal, Doctor MEYERS & CO. w Specialists for Men These physicians have bees caring weakness and cod- trocted ailments since 1^1. They have the largest aad best equipped medical In- iStitution, and the most er- tensive practice in the IT. S. No Pay Till Cored. Unfortunnto men who can- not call should TiTite for ad- nce and private book — tSTABLlSHED 17 YEARS. ™ ^^J" ^^^,^,.- Thousands cured at home. AU letters confidential; No Charge for ConsQltation. •731 sii? FBiNClko }Elevat.r Entrance. Apbil 8, 1899] ®lj« ^veettev txnb ^tnimntm* 221 BOODLE 2:12^. 1 he Only Stallion with a Fast Record in California that has sired a 2:10 performer. Sire of Ethel Dovms, 2:10, Thompson, 2:14)^, Val- entine (2), 2:30 and others. As a bire no stalllon living or dead can make a better showing, consid- ering the number of his foals that have been trained. Boodle Possesses All the Qualifications desired in a staiiion. Some horses show early and extreme speed for an occasional heat, and are soon retired, owing to inherited weakness. Different with the Bood- les—they come early and stay late. Boodles has traveled from East to West, and from West to East asain, he has trotted year by year on every track of note in California, and he is still 'in it." He will be ready again this year wlien the bell rings. Like his illustrioua ancestors Gold- smith Maid, 2:14 and Lady Thorne, 2:18^^, he continues to train on, and on, and on. Send for pedigree. TERMS $50 ^ot a few approved mares. Q. K. HOSTETTER & CO., C. F. BUNCH, Manager Owners. iSan Jose Kac« Track, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION MONTANA W'INNETt OF THE CARTEKATE HANDICAP AND THE SUBUB- EAN OF 1893. Sij Ban Fox winrer of the Hyde Park Stakes and Champion Stallion Stakes and the best two- year-old of his year, dam Imp. Queen, by Scottish Chief, sire of the dam of Common, winner of the Derby, St Leger and 2000 Guineas in 1891. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE PLACE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THREE MILES WEST OF GONEJO, AND FIFTEEN DUE SOUTH OF FRESNO ON ELM AVENUE. MONTANA is a handsome bay horse. He was foaled in 18SS, and stands about 16 hands bie and weigDs about 1100 lbs. He is a model of perfect symmetry in conformation and shows bis great breeding in every particolar. He was bred by J. B. Haggio, and daring his career on the tmf his win Dings amounted to 85S.550 His dam, imp. Queen, was a good race mare by Scottish Chief, who is cou' sidered one of the greatest sires of broodmares in England who are prized so highly that it is verv difiBcult to purchase them at any pric^. Montana Is one of the best bred thoroughbreds on the Pacific Coast, besides beine a great iodividual, and anyone desiriag to get race horses possessing gameness and speed cannot do better than to breed to him. Terms $30 for the Season Feb. I5th to June 1st. Usual return privileges if the horse Is in the same hands. All bills due at time of service and mtist be paid before removal of mare. Send for tabulated pedigree. For particulars call or address MARCUS DAXY, Owner. OSCAR DUKE, Conejo, Cal. Prince Almont;, p, Rec. 2:134. (Made as a four-year-old in fourth heat of a race.) Height, 16. IJ^ Weight, 1160. Color. Mahogany Bay. Handsome, perfectly sound and gentle, and much faster than his record. TERMS FOR SEASON $30. OAKNUT — Record to high wheel sulky 2:241-2 Height, 16 hands. Weight, 1240 lbs. Color, Chestnut. -^ TERMS FOB THE SEASON 825.^ For pedigrees and further information address J. B. NIGHTINGALE, Cordelia, 5olano, Cal. GEORGE WASHINGTON REG. 2:16 3-4. By Mambrino Chief Jr. 11,633, dam the Great broodmare Fanny Rose, by Ethan Allen 3903. BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED This magnificent stallion standing 16.1 hands high, and weighing 1250 poands, a race horse himself and a Hire of speed, size and style, will malie the season ot 1899 at Craig's Collece Stables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo. Washington is the aire of Stella, 2:15V^, a mare that is expected to trot in 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2:26. But three of his get were ever trained. He is a handsome horse and aare foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $40. For particulara address CHAS. JOHNSON, TVoodland, Cal. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (No. 1679) BREED TO A GREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. I Sire ot Pbcebo Wilkes 2:08K I Tommy Mc 2:11^ New Era 2:13 balville 2:\114 I Rocker 2:11%, #Arline Wilkes 2:llii( I Aeroplane 2:16>^ I Grand George 2:18 I J. F. Hanson 2:19!-^ I And 19 cthera better than 2:30, and 5 prodacing sons I and 6 prodacing daughters. ' HAMBLbTONIAN WILKES, by GeorgeWilkes, 2:22, dam Mag Lock, by American Star; second dam Lady Irwin (grandam of Lumps. 2:21). by Hambletonian 10; third dam Daughter of Roe's Ab- dallah Chief. SEASON OF 1899 $40. Usual return privilege; excellent pasturage and beat of care taken of mares, 81 per month, at Green Meadow Fann. Address R. I. MOORHEAD, Green Meadow Farm, Santa Clara, Cal STAM B. I Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 limes 2d 6 times 3d S times WON $7,500 IN PURSES 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 STAM B. 23,444, 3:11 1-4. Is by 8tambonl, 2:071^ {sire (f 34 in the 2:30 list), dam Belle Medium, 2:20. by Happy Medium (sire of Nancy Hanks. 2:04, and 92 oihere in the 2:30 list and of 55 producing sons and -19 producing damsi, second dam by Almont Lightning (sire of the dams of King Princeps. 2:15, and Zombro, 2:11) :lhlrd dam by Mambrino Patchen; foorth dam by Mambrino Chief. STAftI B. is one of the soundest and gamest race horses on the Coast and one of the t)e8t young atalltooa standing for public service. Weight 1075 lb9.. height 15 3. 'Will make the Season at Agricultural Park. Sacramento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON. Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- tent men. Best of care taken ol mares but no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or escapes. AH blllspayableat time of ser- O vice and must be settled before removal of mare. Address all communicatlooe to TUTTIiX; BB08., Kooklin, Oal. (Early Speed BREED FOR -^Extreme Speed (size and Style. DIABLO, 2:09i, By Chas. Derby, sire of S in 2:10, dam Bertha, by Alcantara, sire of 22 in S:15. All three-year-olds and nearly the entire number of Oiablo's get that have been trained. Diablo at 9 years of age is the sire of HIjo del Diablo SrllU, Di»woo(L 2:14J^ Inferno 3:15 Didnlion (trial) 3:131-; El Di»blo (trial) 3:18 Verona (trial)- _.3:21 Diablo Will Make the Season of 1899 at Pleasanton, Cal. = = TERMS $40 the Season. Good pasturage for mares. Care taken, but no responsibility assnmed for accidents or escapes. Address. WM. MUKRAY, Owner, Pleasanton. Cal. Breed For Extreme Speed. It, (Private Stallion) Steinway, 1808, Rec. 2:25 Ghas. Derby 4907, Rec. 2:20, $100 The Only Trotting Stallion Stanching for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. The Season Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terras for yoaog stallions and paaturage on application. Address, OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa County, Ga! Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, 2:111, CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. McKINNEY, 3:111-4. Sire of Zk)mbro -2:11 Jenny Mac (3) 2:12 Hazel Kinney 2:12i^ You Bet (3) 2:12"* McZeus 2:13 JnlietD 2:131*2 Farvey Mac. 2:1434 Geo. W. McKinney...2:14i.5 Osito .2:14% Mamie Riley 2:16 Mabel McKinney 2:17 Casco 2:24M Sir Credit 2:25 sola 2:-265i -o WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Kandlett Stables, Near Race Track OAKI/AND - . - . CAT.IF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. {With tjsaal Rettirn Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For furtlier particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Peralta St., Oakland, Cal. NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 1=4, dam Lida W., 2:18 1=4, by Nutwood, 2:18 34. RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. Nutwood Wilkes 2216,^T6^^^ Is tbe Sire of "Who I§ It (Cbamplon tbree- year-oid trotting gelding of th- world) 3:13 J. A. McKerron (3) 3:3*1-4 J. A. McKprron (3) „3;13 1-4 Claudius (3) 3 :36 1-3 ClandluB (4) 3:13 1-3 IrTirgton Belle (3) 3:34 1-4 Irv'DEton Belle (3) 3:18 1-3 Central Girl (4) 3:33 1-3 Who la She (4) 3:35 Fred Wilkes 3:36 1-3 Witkes Direct (3) Tr 3:31 W. B. Bradbury filly Tr..3 :23 Georgie B. Trial 3:38 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion who ever prodnced two three-year-o'ds in one season witti records of 2:13 and 2:12 1-4 respect- ively. Who Is It is tbe cbampion gelding of ibe world, and J. A. McKerron was tbe fastest three year-old Id tbe East last year, and both are as fiae-gaited trotieis as were ever seen on a tmck. NUTWOOD WILKES will make the season of 1899 at the NUTWOOD STOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With nsnal return privileges. Good pastarage atS3 per month. Bills payable before removal of mare. Stock well cared for, but no respoQBibiiity assumed for accidents and escapes. For fanher particulars apply to, or address, AURTIN CARTER. Nutwood Stock Farm. Irviugton. Alameda Co., Cal. ST. CARLO! The services of 8T. CARLO may be procared for a limited number of approved mares for tbe season of 1899. CHARGES $150 Keep of Mares 810 per Month. AddresB W. O'B MACDONOUGH, 10 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, Cal. Horses Bought and Sold. We beg to announce tbat having succeeded to the business of the late firm of Killip &. Co.. we will devote all oar time to tbe various branches of tbe honie business. We have on band now at our yards 1732 Market street, Carriage Teams. Road Teams, Road Horses, Heavy Dmfcaud Business Horses, etc., and are prepared lo fill orders for any kind of a boree on ahon notice. We also do a general Auctioneering business, and will make an effort to maintain the reputation of tbe old firm for prompt and fair deallne. We are prepared lo take horses and thorooghbred cattle on Conalgnmenl, selllne on commlesion, and respectfully solicit a share of yonr business. Foe further Informfltlon ad-irees CHASE & :\IEyDEXHAI,r, 11 Montgomery St.. San Francisco. Telephone, Main 1389. Or, 1732 Market St. f Telephone, Jessie ^?S. 222 ffl^tje ^veeifex cwto §^civt»tncau [April 8, 1899 THE BUNGALOW SAN MATEO. CAL. THE BAY WOOD STUD (Property of John Paerott, Esq.) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CLASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion IMP. HACKNEY GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. I Mares Proving Barren Returnabe Next Feafon Free of f harge. I DeduclJonB Made for Two or More Mares. Further Particulars on Aoplication .,_T._," „. „ „„„*„„„]„*;„„ tn VirppH fnr the tirofltable Heavy Harness Market, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, NOTE— Those contemplating to oreea lor me pruuid,uiB iicavj ' , rprnttino-Rrpri ATnTpH For =!i7p to Tisit THE BAYWOOD STUD and examine the get of "GKJililNb KUi Ub out oi i rolling crea mates, ioi size, substance symmetry of form and action they cannot be equalled in California. . , • , Visitors aVf Sways welcome. GREEN'S EUFDS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to WILLIAM EAYNER, Stud-groom. THE BAYWOOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp. Hercules. ... , . ^ LennaN(p) ...2:0b'4 Dr. Leek _.2:lli4 Oddity 2:IOii, Sldmont 2:10J^ Gold Leaf 2:11)^ Adonie 2:nii and 8 others In the 2:15 circle, and 26 in 2:20 and better PEDIGREE. fStratbmore 403 I Sire of fSanta Clans 3:17 1-3^ Elinor 2:11 I Sire of and 78 others in 2:30 William ^enn 2:07i4 [TUady Thorn Jr., by Mambrico I Claus AlmoDt 2:121^1 Dam of I Claas Forrester 2:11J^^ Navldad _ 2:22i^ I 1^ and 12 others in 2:30 Santa Clans 2:15 j M. B. 0. V. 8., F. B. V. M. S. VKTKRINABV 8URUBON. iiember ol the Koyal College oJ Veterinary 8nr- geons, EQgtand; Fellow of the Ediaburg Veterinary Medical Bitclety; Oraduate ot the N«w Veterinary College, EdlnburKh; Veterinary Surgeon to the 8. F. Fire Uepanmeni; Live Stock iDspector (or New Zea- land and Australian Colonies at the port ot San Francisco; Protessor of Equine Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Departmenl University of Caiilornla; Ex President ol the California State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Inflrmary, Residence and Office. San Francisco Veterinary Hos- pltai.1117 t4oiden Gate Avenue, near Webster SU. San Francisco: Telephone West 128. BLAKE, MOFFaTT & TOWWE Sweetnesfl Dam of Sidney 2:193^ Volunteer 55 Sire of Julian 2:11^ and .33 olherB Lady Men-ltt, by Edward Everett ■1 ^'i I Lad Hattie Dam of Monterey -2:f9i^ Montana 2:16^ Com. Belmont 4340 Sire of Dams of Monterey 2:09^4 Montana 2:]6J^ Fel.fare 2:l0'%i lago 2:11 Galette ..2:12i^ Dr. Spellman 2:13% Sire of Carrie Bell 2:23 Meieor 2:17J^ Barona Dam of Hattie, dam of Monterey 2:0914 Montana „2:16!^ f Belmont G4 Sire ot Nntwood 2:18 and 57 others Miss Uratz, by Commodore communications to TVoodrord Mambrino 3:21 1-3 Kremlin _ 2\07]4 and 12 others I, Daughter of Norman 35 and mare by Gray Eagle J. W^ILLIAMS. Uaiverslty P. 0., Los Angeles. Cal. - DEALKHS IN - 55-57-59-61 First Street, S. F. Tklephonk Main 199. caajB Business College, 24 Post St. SAN FBANCI8CO The most popular school on the Coast. E. P. HEALD. President, C. 8. HALET, Sec"?, i^p-^end for CirculaTB. THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS 1400 Rooms, 900 Battirooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE at the special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. CORRESPONDENOE SOLICITED m JOHN v. KIKKPATRICK, Manager Experienced Farmer and Stock Raiser. A man and hla wife want a situation to take charge of a breeaing farm. Have the best of refer- ence. Highly recommended by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Undersianda bnildlog and general improvements. Address W. H. G., BREEDKR AND SPORTSMAN. Xeald's alng School Formerly Asst. U. 8. Goy. Chemist at World's Fair. MINES EXAMIND FOR OWNERS AND BUYERS ONLY, Re'K>rt8 guaranteed correct. Save personal survey- ing and afsaylng outfits. ■I 'I Post Street San FrandHco, Cal 0. H. PACKER, E. H., 'X.S: PATENTS Caveats, Pensloos.Trade Marks, Deslgn.Patents, Copyrights, Etc., CORBKSPONDKNCE SOLIdTKD JOHIV A. 8ADL. Le DroltBIiig, WasMneton, Gocoanut Oil Cake. THE BEST FEED FOR STOCK, CHICKENS AND PIQS. For sale in lots to Buit by EL DORADO UNSEED OIL WORKS CO 208 Caliromla St., San Francisco, Cal. IF YOUR PASTURES AND FIELDS ARE INCLOSED WITH THE LLWOOD sr%^L WOVEN WIRE FENCE m you have secured absolute efficiency at least expense, in a practical fence ^g that will positively turn cattle, horses, hogs and pigs. A fence that is strong, practically everlasting, proven thor- oughly efficient under all possible condi- ticna. ts mcH- 'ft men. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG I in selecting the ELLWOOD WOVEN FENCE, i*™"" Sold by our agents in every town. If you can't get it in your town, write us direct, and we will see that you are supplied. JELLWOOD FIELD FENCE (Standard Stylel AMERICAN STEa & WIRE CO. General Offloes: CHICAGO, ILL Pacific OuttHi ottlce: (jri!:o. U. JKMO^J, AgeDt, »:s5 ITBIiJniONT ST. San Francisco Every Stockman Should Use RED BALL BRAND. Awarded tiold >1pdal AtCalirorDlaStale Fair 1893. Every horse owner who values his stock should coQBtancly have a supply of it OD hano It improves and keeps stock in the pink of con- dition. Manhattan Food Go. 8an Mateo. Gal. Ask your grocers or dealers for It San Francisco Agents: TILLMANN & BENDELL, Cor. Clay and Battery St Apbil 8, 1899] cKire ^veshev mtit §^ctvi»ntmu 223 13 Days-3 Meetings in One-13 Days THE OilERLANO TROTTING AND RUNNING ASS'N -^*- OFFER -^^ $40,000 IN PURSES and SPECIALS, June 10th to 21th, inclusive. OVERLAND PARK, Denver, Colo. Entrance Closes May 15th, 1899. Parse Parse Purse Parse Parse Purse Parse Purse Purse Purse Parse Purse Parse No. 1—3:00 Pace 8 500 TSo. 3—3:40 " 500 No. 5—3:35 " 500 No, 7—2:30 *• 1,000 No. 9—2:28 •• 500 No. 11—2:25 " 500 No. 13-2:22 *' 500 No. 15-2:20 " 500 No. 17—2: 17 " 500 No. 19—2:15 '* 500 No. 21— 2:12 " 500 No. 23—2:09 " 500 No. 25—3 :05 " 500 Parse No. 37— Free for All, Pace „ „ S ,000 Parse No, 28- Free for All, Trot „ „ 1,000 Parse No. 29 — T-n-o-year-old, Face „ 500 Parse No. 30— Two-year-oltl, Trot „ „ 500 Parse No. 31 — Three-year-old, Pace „ 500 Purse No. 22— Three. year-old. Trot „ 500 Parse No. 33—2:30, Koad Wagon, Pace. Purse No. 34—2:30, Road Wagon, Trot Purse No. 35— Free for All, Pace to Koad Wagons. Purse No. 36— Free for All, Trot to Koad Wagons. Colorado Slake, 38, for Colorado bred Three'-year-old Trotters. Purse No. 2—3:00 Trot_ Parse No. 4-2:45 " .. Parse No. 6—2:40 " .. Purse No. 8—2:35 " .. Purse No. 10—2:30 •* .. Purse No. 13— 2:27 " .. Purse No. 14—3:34 " .. Purse No. 16—3:22 " ., Purse No. 18— g:19 ' ., Parse No- 20—3:17 " .. Purse No. 22— 2:14 •• ., Purse No. 24— 2:12 " . Purse No. 36—3:08 *• „ 500 500 500 500 ,000 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 TROTTING AND PACING CONDITIONS All trotting and pacing to be in harness and to be governed by the rules of the American Trotting Association, unless otherwise specified. Beats best three in five, except Nos. 29. 30. 31 . 32, 33, 34, 3% 36 and 38. whic'i will be best two in three A horse distancing the field or any part thereof, will receive firei money only. Five per cent, to accompany entry and five per cent, additional from all money winners Two horses may be entered from the same stable in the same class and held for but one entry; horse to be named the day before the race. Money divided 50, 25. lo and 10 per cent. Heats in each day's races may be alternated. Right reserved to change order of program. Kaces will be called at 2 o'clock sharp. The management reserves the right to start earlier. No horse will be held (or an entry that does not have two or mo e days between starts. Entries to all trotting and pacing purees close on May loth, 1899. Application for stabling should be made to the Secretary, stating the number of horses to arrive. No stabling will be guaranteed except f jr horses that are entered. In case of bad weather or other unavoidable causes, the Association reserves the right to declare all races off that hare not been started by 4 o'clock p. 11, on the last day of meeting. Entry blanks mailed on application. The road wagon races are prize events and will be governed by the roles of the Gentlemen's Riding and Driving Clnb of Denver. There will be three running races each day : American Tnrf Congress rules to govern. We are members of the American Trotting Association. We have a first-class mile track for harness horses and a seven-eighths track for runners, kept in perfect condition. LIST OF OFFICERS. B H. DUBOIS, President. EDWI.V GAYLOBD, Vice-President. COAS. N. KOBERTS, Sec'y-Treasurer. JOHN B. WILLIAftLS, Aast. Secretary. For further information address, CHAS. N. ROBERTS, Sec'y. Office, 51 King: Block, Denver, Colo. THE NEW UP-TO-DATE 1899 McMUEEAT A Record Breaker otttt^v oULiii . . . "GREAT POINTS." • Its Simplicity. Its Perfect Co^'STRucTIo^^ Its Easv Running. Its Light Weight. Its Great Strength. Its Beautiful Appearance Its Great Amount of Room Its Comfortable Riding. Its Handsome Finish Its Highest Grade Its Low Price. No 20—1899 McMURRAY SULKY. The increasing popularity of the "McMCREAY" SUJKY is evidence that tbevnll the bill with turfmen. 32 years of continnous success in the man- ufaciure of Track Vehicles sarely demonstratea the feet that we are the leadebs in our line. If jouarein the market for a Snlby be sure to investi- gate the merits of the McMur- ray before buying. Hav^ a few 1898 Snlkies on hand which we wiU close out at a redoced figure. Be member we furnish wheels and atiachmeuts for old style Sulkies. 'Will fit any make. New Snlky Catalogue for the asking. THE M'MURRAY SULKY CO., MARION, OHIO. SPLENDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARM, near Antioch, Contra Costa Co., Cal. Horses are sent oo tbe Stocbton b^at to Antiocb. No dangere as from railroad transportation Horses led from Antiocti to ibe Farm by Competent men. 1 SEPARATE ALFALFA FIFI.DS if desired ALFALFA and natural Brasses in abondance CLIMATE mild winter and summer f SPECIAL CARE taken ol HORSES FINEST ot PADDOCKS for STALLIONS. For rates apply H. DUTARD, Owner. 125-127-129 DAVIS STREET - - SAN FRANCISCO Or to FRANK NUQENT, Hanager, Antioch, Cal. FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO. GaSp Gasoline Engines -FOE- Pumping, Hoisting and Air Compression. STEEL WINDMILLS STANDARD SCALES Send for illustrated list to FAIRBANKS, MORS£ & CO., 310 MARKET St., San F«ancisco, Cal. San Francisco and N ori,r Pacific Ry. 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If ynu've a good dog exhibit it. If yon want to see a good show come and see this one. For premium list, rales, etc. Address CHAS. H. MARKER, Sec'y. San Jose, Cal. THIRD ANNUAL DOG SHOW -OF THE- San Francisco Kennel Club AT MECHANIC'S PAVILION, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., MAT 3, 4, 5, 6th. Entries Close April 23d. Judge, H. W. LACY, of Boston. Suoerintendent, TV. E. MUBDOCH: Secretary, H. H. C.\RLTOX: Clerk, A, M THOMSON: Assistant, WAL I EK EEN'CHLET. Office: 238 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. Premium List Beady APRIL ist. Wina wUl be Recognized in any part of the United States The Only Show on the Coast to Date, this year, under A, K. C. Rules. 24:4: f^« ^veebsv cm^ §p0vim*ttm. [Afbh, 8, 1899 TELEPHONE: South 640 RANCISCO, J. OlANE 58 Warren St., 26=28 Golden Q. Ave , New York. San Francisco. HARNESS HORSE BOOTS LOW PRICES - LOW PRICES Send for Catalogue CLOTHING MEDICINES Our Track Harness and Horse Boots are The Best in the World. E. I. 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WWII M\3\3U\t BELOW SANSOME, S. F. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. "E. C." Powder IS SAFE. It is as Strolls' and Quick as any Po-wder MadeZZflNn — IT IS SAFE! — PHII,. E. EEKEART, Pacific Coast Kepresentatlve. Vol. XXXIV. No. 15 No. 22Ji GEART STBEET. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, APRIL 15.1899. Going Fast at Pleasanton. In less than a month the horses now in training at Pleasanton and that are entered at the Denver and Eastern meetings, will start on their campaigning trip, Mav 10th being the day set for their departure. The weather has been so "propitious for speed" that many fast quarters and halves are being reeled off every week at the track, some of them being little short of marvel- ous for this season of tlie year. Coney, the black four-year-old by JIcKinney, 2 :11»£, out of Grace Kaiser, dam of McZeus, 2:13, is a green one, but paces like a veteran, as he is credited with the fastest mile ever trotted or paced over the Pleasanton track, which all know is a very slow one. though the greatest training track on earth. Coney's mile was made in2:llU, last half in 1 KM. This was on Jlonday last. Coney will do. Venus II, by Cupid-Lilly S., by Speculation, has not been as fast a full mile yet as some of the others, but she was worked a mile with the great Searchlight Saturday last. They went to the hall nicely in hand in 1 :l-t, and were then turned loose for the wire It was a surprise party for everybody but Keating, and they say he opened his eyes "just a little." Venus II. is a trot- ter, about the nicest one ever seen, and she kept riaht alongside the big pacer no matter how fast he went. They came the last half in 1 :02'.,, and the last quarter in 305^ seconds. How's that for a green one in April. Searchlighi has served quite a iVumber of mares, and is in as fine condition as ever in his life. He has been a half In 1 :01>2 during the past week over the Peasan-. ton track. Lolita, 2:17, the black mare by Sidriey that C. A. Winship sold to a Buffalo, New York, gentleman this spring, was given a couple of miles in 2 :14 last Monday. She paced the last half of one of them in 1 :05i;i; and a quarter in 31).i seconds This mare will pace away below her record and a mark better than 2:10 is ex- pected of her. She goes as wide behind ls any pacer we ever saw, and there seems to be danger of her knock- ing the rims off the sulky wheels when she is at speed. Brice McNeill, 2:19';. will be campaigned here in California again this year, and should win more than his oats. Charley Jeffries drove him a mile in 2:1G recently, the last half in 1 :05,ie' and he can do better still. Although I Direct, 2:13, the son of Direct and Fran- cisca by Almont, belonging to Chas. F. Kapp of this city, has been entered in several of the big pacing events in the East this year, he will not cross the moun- tains. He had a touch of distemper after being taken to Pleasanton and consequently has had very little work. I Direct was broken and paced to his record in hopples, but it was thought he could be made to go without them. Mr. Keating believes yet that the colt will learn to go without the straps, but .thinks it would be asking too much of him to start against the fast ones he would have to meet in his class in the East this year. Mr. Jeffries, who has been driving I Direct, sent him a mile without the straps in 2:17.V< recently, but the colt shows a desire to mix things when called upon to show ex- treme speed. It is thought that a mile in 2 :06 or better is easily within the reach of I Direct when hoppled. The horse will remain at Pleasanton under Mr. Keat- ing's care and will be taught to go without hopples if possible. When Keating goes East I Direct will be turned over to some of the California trainers and may be seen on the circuit here. Keating is certain that had this colt been properly handlea from the first he would have been one of the sensational pacers of the country. There is now in Monroe Salisbury's stable at Pleasan- ton the daughter of Nutwood Wilkes, 2 :16J2, known as the Bradbury mare. She has been referred to in these columns before, having been driven in this city in the park and on the speedway by her owner W. B. Brad- bury. She is out of a full sister to Little Albert 2:10 The writer saw Mr. Bradbury drive her a quarter on the speedway in 32)2 seconds last fall, and at that time the mare was hitched to a heavy road cart, and her owner weighs about 200 pounds. Mr. Sam GaTQDle drove her a quarter some time afterwards to the same cart in 32 seconds. Mr. Salisbury made arrangements to take her recently and she was shipped to Pleasanton about two weeks ago. After Salisbury had re-shod her according to bis own notion, he got 31 E. McHenry to drive her one morning. She was speeded two quarters, one in 34 and the other in 31 seconds She is fast enough for almost any company and like all the sons and daughters of Nutwood Wilkes has come to her speed early and it is so natural for her that she requires no boots except those actually necessary to prevent an accident happening. A cleaner gaited one never trotted on a race track or on the road. She is a bay mare with black points, about 15.1 and a very handsome animal James Thompson has a pair of green pacers by Haw, thorne that are corkers. He would like to meet any of the California fast side-wheelera in a double team race with this pair on the circuit. He drove them a quarter in 35)2 seconds at ^the track one day this week, and they pole together perfectly. Geo Davis drove a little black son of Direct an eighth in sixteen seconds and thereby astonished everybody the other day. This little fellow is but three years old. The pasture lands and the grain fields in and about the Pleasanton valley give every prospect of a profitable season for farmers and s ock raisers, and never have the hills through Niles Canyon looked more beautiful than now. The " Horae Centre " is in luck this year. "Who Is It" Not Sold. According to some of our Eastern exchanges Who Is It, 2;12, the champion three-year-old gelding of last year, has been sold by his owner Mr. A. G. Gurnett, of this city, to W. E. Smith, of Kansas City, and has al- ready been turned over to T. K. Keating to campaiin. This is all a mistake. Who Is It, 2 :12, is still the prop- erty of Mr. Gurnett, who bred and raised hira. He is still at Sulphur Spring Farm, and jn the hands of Mr. McDonald, who trained the colt and drove him to iiis record last year. AVho Is It is larger and stronger every w'ay than he was last season and is filling out into a grand looking horse. He has all that marvelous speed be possessed in 189S, during which year he started three times, never lost a heat and never had to go as fast as he could. As the California circuit will offer opportuni- ties this season for a good horse to earn something more than his oats, Who Is It will be campaigned here unless he is sold, and there is no question in Mr McDonald's mind, and he is a conservative trainer, but the gray son of Nutwood Wilkes, 2:16)2, will get a mark several sec- onds below 2 :10 before he closes his four-year-old career. Mr. Gurnett believes he owns the greatest trotter on earth and he undoubtedly possesses a young gelding that haa shown as much speed as any horse of his age ever did. He is certainly one of the most beautifully gaited trotters ever foaled, needing nothing but light quarter boots when in racing shape, and trotting his last quart- ers in that game and easy fashion that betokens the real champion. Who Is It is still owned in California, but should he go East will give the scribes plenty to write about whenever he starts Willis Poote Is Advices from Dallas, Tex., state that the noted trainer and reinsman Willis O. Foote is seriously ill and may not be seen in the sulky this j'^ear. Foote has charge of John Xolan,2:0S; Rilma 2:09^4 and a lot of other trotters belonging to .1 E. Hubinger, and his illness threatens to interfere with the plans of the New Haven turfman. Although the man from Texas was compara- tively unknown three or four yea s ago, his achieve- ments in 1897 with Rilma and in 1898 with .Tohn Nolan placed him in the front rank among fitters and drivers. It will be remembered that two years ago he brought Eilma out green and won with her the $10,000 race at Detroit and the Transylvania purse at Lexington. Last season he took another green one, John Nolan, and pulled down the $10 000 race at Hartford and the Tran sylvania, driving the Montana gelding the fastest five- heat race on record at Lexington. Foote, like Keating, has been in delicate health for several vears, frequently having to engage a substitue to drive races for him. Criticisms have been very common of late regarding what the parent associations should not do for the bene- fit of the racing interests, says the Chicago Horseman. Much of this has come from theorists and but compara- tively little from men who are closely identified with the actual affairs of races. W. W. Foote, Dallas, Tex., encloses an article from the pen of a well known writer, and says: '"Just say for me that heat betting is the cause of more trouble to driver, to judges, to starters and to the public as well as associations, than any half- dozen other misdoings in the trotting horse business. And above all it is the easiest one remedied. Just stop the pool selling on heats and you will find that most of the trouble and wrangle ■ from the judges' stand will cease. Sell pools on results only and you will be sur- prised at the good results. It requires very little brains or money to tr}' it." A DISPATCH from Portland, Me., says that the man. agement of Rigby park is strongly in favor of the con- templated pooling of interests of Rigby,Keadville, Dover and Hartford. The plan auggest-jd is to form a corpora- tion to have full control of all four tracks, the ownera receiving bonds in proportion to the value of their track. James Golden, wiie went as far West as Anaconda Mont . looking for a trotter, and who took in Kentucky on the trip home, reached Boston last week without having made a purchase. The fastest heat a t Selma, Ala., this spring was fin- ished in 2:27, and the fastest quar er in 32 seconds. The new trac^ at New York will coat when finiahcd abaut .$600,000. 246 ®t;^ ^tr^^trw \m^ ^ortemmu [Apbil 15, 189 Oallfornta Entries in Kentucky Futurity. In tbe $20,000 Kentncky Fatarity for foals of 1899, $5,000 is set aside for two-year-olds tbat trot at tbe fall meetiog cf 1901, and $1,000 for two-year-olds that pace at the same meeting. The remaining $14,000 is for three year-olds tbat trot at the fall meeting of 1902. In the two-year-old trot the winner will receive $3,000, the second $1,000. tbe third $500, the fourth $200, and $150 will go to nominator of winner's dam, $75 to nominator of dam of second, $50 (o nominator of dam of third and $25 to nominator of dam of fourth horse. In the three year-old trot the winner will receive $10,000, the second $2 000, tbe third $1,000, the foarth $500, and $300 will go to nominator of winner's dam, $100 to nominator of dam of second, $75 to nominator of dam of third and $25 to nominator of dam of foarth horse. In tbe two-year-old pace the winner will receive $500, the second $250, the third $150, the foarth $100 The nomioations from California in this stake are as follows: Geo. H. Fox, Clements— Kitty Fox, br m, by Pancoast, bred to Silver Bow, 2:15. Thos. W. Green, Dublin— Stemwinder, 2:31, bib m, by Venture, 2:27— Kate, bred to McKinney, 2;1U; Bertie, ch m, by Piedmont— B'j 50, bred to Directum, 2:05^; Alma M., br m, by Antevolo— Frolic, bred to Directum. Chas. L. Griffith, San Francisco— Petrina, b m, by Pied- mont— Imp. Glengary, bred to Directum, 2:05}. Walter S. Hobart, Sao Mateo— Hazel Wilkes, 2:11}, ch m, by Guy Wilkes— Blanche, bred to Directum, 2:05J; Tuns, 2:12}, b m, by Ethan Allen Jr, — Fortuoa, bred to Directum; Pattie D , 2:12. ch m, by UUimus— Maggie McKee, bred to Directum. T. S. Montgomery, San Jose — Spry Ruth, cb m, by Boodle, 2:12i— Nina B., bred to Nutwood Wilkes, 2:16|. Palo Alto Stock Farm. Menlo Park, Cal— Ahwaga, ch m, by General Benton — Irene, bred to Azmoor, 2:20]; Aria, b m, by Bernal — Asbby, bred to Advertiser, 2:15|; Athena, 2:16J, b m,by Electioneer— Asbby, bred to Wildnut; Avena, 2:194. ch m, by Palo Alto, 2:08}— Astoria, bred to Mendo- cino, 2:19]; Clarion, 2:25|, b m, by Ansel— Consolation, bred to Mendocino; Coral, 2:18^, b m, by Electioneer — Columbine, bred to Dexter Prince; Cressida, 2:18f, blk m, by Palo Alto — Clarabel, bred to Mendocino; '' dith, b m, by George Wilkes —Edith Carr, bred to Mendocino; Elden, 2:19i, blk m, by Nephew— Eleanor, bred to Mendocino; Ella, 2:29, b m, by Electioneer — I.ady Ellen, 2:29^, bred to Dexter Prince; Esther, b m, by Express — ColUsseuiD, bred to Meodocinc; Expressive, 2:12i, b m, by Electioneer— Esther, bred to De:t- ter Prince; Flower Girl, b m, by Electioneer— Mayflower, 2:30J. bred to Dexter Prince; Gertrude Russell, 2:23.V. b m, by Electioneer — Dame Winnie, bred to Dexter Prince; Lady Nutwood, 2:34], b m, by Natwood— Lady Mac, bred to Ad* vertiser; Laura Drew, ch m, by Arthorton — Molly Drew, 2:27, bred to Mendocino; Lilly Thorn, blk m, by Electioneer —Lady Thorn Jr., breJ to AUivo. 2:18]; Sally Benton, 2:17|, ar m, by General Benton— Sontag Mohawk, bred to Mendocinc; Sylla Barnes, ch m, by Whips — Barnes, bred to Azmoor; Waxans, ch m, by General Benton — Waxy, bred to Mendocino. Thomas Smith, Vallejo — Daisy S,, bib ro, by McDonald Chief — Fanny Rose, bred to Mambrino Chief Jr. Tuttle Bros., Rocklin — Belle Medium, b m, by Happy Medium — Aigenta, bred to Zombro, 2:11. Vendome Stock Farm, San Jose — Linda Oak, br m, by Guy Wilkes, 2:15}— by Nutwood, bred to Iran Alto, 2:19]. Trotters and Pacers at Portland. A Chicago Breeder at Palo Alto. [Rural Spirit.] At Irviogton Park, are being worked quite a number of horses for track pusposes, and among them we note the fol- lowing. In Mr. Casto's stable can be seen Claymont, a four-year-old, full brother to Cbehalis and Del Norte. He is in fine form and Mr. Casto Epeaks very highly of him as a coming trotter. Claymont is being bred to a few choice mares this spring before starting on the circuit. He is a horse of more size and eubstance than any of the Altamont-Tecora family Alta Cora, a full sister to Claymont, a year younger, but a natural pacer, shows signs of keeping op the family reputa- tion. John A. Crawford, 2:22], is a grand looking horse; he is by Creur d' Alene, out of Yucatan, 2:30, bred by John A. Crawford, of Albany, and now owned by A. Hackleman. This fellow took his present record as a three-year-old, and was not worked last year in his four-year- Id form. Good judges expect to see him go into winter quarters with a very low mark. Harry McC, by McKinney, 2:11}, out ot an AUamont mare, is shaping op into a racy looking fellow, and if he don't develop into a speedy horse there is nothing in looks. Harry McC. is owned by L. C. McCormick, and is being bred to a few mares this spring, Mr. Casto has a King Patcbeo gelding nearly 17 hands high and built in propor- tion, that is quite ^ promisiog green trotter, and ie called the 'Azote" of the stable. Portland Jr., owned by Capl. Spencer, and one lime worked as a tro'ter, is taking to the pacing gait and is very epeedy. He is in conformation a typical Direct. Mr, House has a colt by Z:mbro, 2:11, out of a Boxwood mare, in this stable that shows every inch a trotter; and its various exciting causes and their remedies, and being appealed to by the amateur would probably say tbat the horse was "out of balance." Tbis, if he'bas never driven or does not know tbe horee. is a safe and wise answer, and in very many instances would be true, but unfortunately the term "balance'' conveys but a vague significance to his ques- tioner, as too often he has little or no understanding of tbe art, or if he pOEseESee some slight knowledge of the subject, supposes the foot and shoe to be tbe only factors of balance, whereas they are but one of many factors, a fact tbat all com- petent trainers are well aware of. Perhaps the most common error of the amateur driver is in tbinkirg that this fault of unsteadiness comes trom a mental or moral cause, and not from a physical one, and some drivers even seem to think that when their horse breaks it is an act of disobedience on his part, and tbat it is their duty by whipping and jerking the bit to punish bim for it. To say nothing of the inhumanity and folly of this practice, it takes but very little of tbis kind of treatment to spoil if not ruin what might in competent bands be a pleasing and valuable animal. That there are some horses, and even some families of horses, tbat have, to use the slang of the turf, "wheel in their heads," cannot be denied, but in very many, if not the mej ority of cases, this fault or habit of unsteadiness is due solely to physical cauEes tbat are no fault of and are oftener beyond the horse's control; and of these probably the most common is interferiog. This, with many road riders however, i& tbe last thing that they will admit, ss they wish to believe that tbeir horse, at least, is a natural trotter or pacer, that requires no artificial appliances whatever. We all know tbat the ideal roadster is supposed to need neither ''boots," "straps" or "weights," but in reality there are but comparatively few roadsters tbat do not require the he is only two-yearsold and just being broke. About the speediest looking animal in the stable is a two-year-old filly protecting boot, as they are prone from many different causes by Cbehalis, 2:04i, dam by Fred Hsmbleton. She has all to interfere, and even if the blow is so slight tbat it scarcely Dr. T. W. Bropby, owner of the Fox Lake Stock Farm, III., lately visited California, and In the course of a recent letter says: *'I was at Palo Alto one day. and it was my good for- tune to find Mr. Covey there, to have his company, and to learn from him the breeding of the many animals exhibited. It has been my privilege to witness two sales of Palo Alto stock, hut I muBl confess that I never seen such a fine lot of colls consigned to a sale as those Mr. Covey will sell in Cleve- land in May. Advertiser is in superb condition, and will attrect much attention. They have consigned to the sale the Azmoor mare Rowena, two-year-old, record 2:17. She is large and a grand mare in every way. Her dam is thoroughbred^ her sire's dam is Iborougtbred thy imported Herculee) and in addition to this three-quarters thoroughbred blood, she carries all the thoroughbred blood of Electioneer, which is not a little. Yet there are people who seem to believe it is dangerous tc have thoroughbred blood close up in a trotter. Gov. Stanford demonstrated to the world tbe falacy of tbe theory of the anti-thoroughbred men. I was especially im- pressed with NezDle, brother to Azote, 2:04| In my opin- ion he is the fioeBt individual on the farm, sixteen handei, weight X,200 pounds, is strong and has perfect leg?. The idol of tbe farm and the center of interest to all visitors is Beautiful Bella' last colt Monbells, by Monaco. Tbis is a baby colt, a large onp, weighing 928 pounds at two yearf; beautifully gaited, and the handsomest of his dam's produce. He c rries his bead high, and it is as fine, as is his neck, as any i ever saw. Beautiful Bells has missed two years, but she is well and strong, and thongh twenty-seven years old tL- believe she will yet prodace. the characteristics of a queen, and we would not be surprised to see her carry that honor. In Mr. Pender's stable we saw Helen J., 2:18*. She win- tered well and looks to be ready to commence the season rac- ing in perfect condition. Captain Jones, by McKinney, 2:11}, that Mr. Pender brought up last year from California, has improved wonderfully in every respect. He has de- veloped into a horse of great muscular power, bone and sub- stance, and from bis rich breeding he should be a dangerous horse in the green classes this year. Capt. Jones is making a spring season and Is being well patronized. King Tom, 2:26, occupies a stall in Mr. Pender's stable, and as this fellow showed so much speed the first year out it is expected he will be much improved this year in his performance on tbe track. We noticed two yearlings in Mr. Pender's stable one a fall brother to Capt. Jones that shows fully as well as his older brother, the other is a filly out of Primrose, tbe well known AUamont mare, sired by Capt. Jones, This filly is not only a natural trotter, but a very fast one. She is eicercised at the end of a long rope and can trot cir- cles to perfection. The dam of Capt. Jones was not bred last year; she is in appearance a typical .thoroughbred, though bred strictly in trotting lines. Sho will bs bred bick to McKinney, 2:11}, tbis year. W. A. Fry is devoting his time to the promising green trotter he brought up from California last fall. This fellow has wintered well, and we judge from the contented look on Mr. Fry's face, he has the big end of the trotting classes well assored. Doc. Ward is kept busy on Bill Frazier, 2:14, and Senator, an unmarked pacer brought up from California laat winter. Bill Frazier is looking in fine condition and Mr. Enckson, his owner, has great faith in him this year. The warm weather East did not suit the "Bill" last season and he got entirely off, bat be has shown miles better than 2:10 for Mr. Jeffries in some of bis work outs. Bill Frazier will be bred to a few mares this spring and as his breeding and individual merits are of high class, he sbould be well patronized. Out on Hawthorne avenue, Mr. R. B. Ludwig is winter- ing his stable of horses which he will move to the track in a few days for actual work. Mr. Ludwig has jogged his horses regularly all winter and they show in good healthy condi' tion. He has an AUamont stallion, a green pacer, that shows any amount of speed and from his bull dog conforma- tion be certainly has the determination and courage to carry him to tbe end of the route. Alkinney, by McKinney, 2:11}, is a trotter. He is a horse of very high breeding. His conformation shows great vigor, having a splendid set of legs and well turned body and no doubt will go fast when given a good chance. Alkinney is making a season and has already several high classed mares booked to him. Arline.a great filly by Malheur, out of the dam of Etta T., 2:08}, is looking healthy and in good training condition. Mr. Lud- wig has great faith in the little grey mare tnrning out well this year. Unsteady Roadsters. ruffles the hair, with a nervous, sensitive horse it is sufficien t to cause unsteadiness. Among the many causes of interfer- ing are inequalities in the road, sore feet or feet badly out of balance, not being checked properly, being driven with too heavy a hand, or with so slack a rein that the horse, missing tbe support of his driver's hand, loses confidence in himself, shortens his stride, and, as a conseqaence, begins to interfere. Also, a horse, strange as tbe statement may seem to some, whose mouth needs tbe services of a veterinary dentist, soon begins to go with his head to one side, which brings a hind foot oat of line and causes him to strike it against one of his other feet. Very often, too, pacers that have long worn hopples on tbe track, being retired to the road and the straps removed, "mix," "hop," change tbeir gait and frequently *'go to a break." These are a few of the many causes that produce unsteadiness in fast roadsters, but enough has been cited to prove that it is worse than folly to always attribute tbis fault to a moral or mental cause, and not to a physical one, and also that before a valuable animal is condemned and sold, to seek for a cause, and if the remedy is known to give it a fair trial. It is always well to let a little patient investigation take the place of hasty judgments, especially when those con- cerned are our "lower brethren," creatures who cannot speak for themselves only by each action as natare teaches. — H. L. Bobbins. One Oauee of Hoppinff. There is probably no fault to which the fast roadster is liable that causes more annoyance and vexation of spirit to bis amatenr driver than this habit, if such it may be called^ of unsteadiness or fljghtiness. Very naturally the majority of road riders desire none of ibis kind of horses, or being so uofoitunate as to possess one. dispose of him as quickly as possible, often at a great sacrifice. The prcfessionttl trainer and driver is, of course, thoroughly familiar with the habit It may interest some amateur horseman, who is lying awake nights trying to figure out some scheme to correct tbe fault of "hopping" in some favorite horse, to learn that the cause of that particular fault has been traced directly to a breechingless harness in a number of instances, says Yarrnm in the Horse Review. List summer a prominent driver was training one of bis fast trotters very carefully along tbe lines followed by our most successful trainers, but instead of improving right along in speed and gait as he should, the horse commenced to shift his feet, carrying one hind foot in between his front ones, and go sideways. The horse had a fast record, and was shod jast as he always had been, and his owner had good leason to believe tbat the horse was balanced. Tbe more be thought about the case the more it pazzled bim, and be finally decided to call in Dick Benson and ask him about it. Dick cross-examined the owner and looked at the horse's mouth and feet, and finally ran his band down tbe borse's backbone from his loin to his croup, pressing bard on tbe masclea each side with his thumb and fingers. The horse flinched and showed very positively that he was sore in that portion of bis back. Dick then asked to see the horse's harness, and as soon as he looked at he said: "There is the trouble. Your horse has been a little rank, and he has been taking bold of yon pretty strong and lying down in his check pretty hard, and as your bamess is rigged with thimble straps instead of a breeching there has been a heavy strain on the back strap and crupper. Tbis constant pnll at the root of your horse's tail has sored up tbe muscles and cords along his back up to his loin, and in order to get relief he has commenced to go rough and hop, and this, of coarse, only makes matters worse. Now if you will just use a little liniment on bis back and pat a breeching on his harness in- stead of those shaft straps, I think he will get aU right and square up for yon." The owner followed Dick's instructions to the letter, and in a week's time his horse was going as smooth as he ever did. Benson's diagnosis of the case was surely a very clever one, and the story is only one of many that I have heard ihat show him to be one of tbe greatest of trainers. April 15, 1899] ffiij^ ^veeib^ev a^x^ ^axt$tnixxu 217 Gwine to Play de Darby, Darby Day is coming 'Nd I'se gwine to plav de race, Foah to win abanch of money On de hoses straight 'nd place. 'Nd only hope I'll gness 'em, Ez I've oi'en done afore; Den Ise gwine to qnit de bettiog 'Nd I'U play dem nebber more. Foah Coreine I'se got a likin' Dat 1 cannot quite disguise; He's a look dat's sort ob atritln' 'Nd he sorter fills my eyes. Its jss' possible dey beat him At de fiDish ob de race, But I swear I'se Rwine to back bim, GwiLC to back him straight and place. First Tenor is a right good colt, But he's a slow beginner: He ought to finish right in front Dis time or I'se a sinner. Obsidian won't do I tiuk. Case he can't mn much f-^ster Dan I kin o'er de Derby route, 'Nd dat jest means disaster. Espionage, a right good filly. When she mn a two year-old ; Seems to hab too much ob r£Cin' Lea-twise dais what I'se been told. She done win de Oaks all right, Sab, Bat [ reckon dat this time She'll be jest outside de money, Ef she aint I'll bny de wine. Don't like fillies in a Darby, Don't link Mand hab got a chance; Specs that she -sill foot de reel, Sah, While some odders lead de dance. She's like sartin odder ladies, Cry uncertain, hard to please. When you tint she'll run like blazes Den she loaf 'nd take her ease. Balisia mjy fool eberybody, Ef he does he'll fool me too; I aint lookin' ronn' foah trouble. But et may be trouble's due. He's done mn some lairish races, Beat Corsine in fo'ty-four, 'Nd in sebral odder places He's been fcnockin' et dedoor. Et'9 de boss dot beats First Tenor Dat win carry off de cash, 'Nd I thinks Corstne will do et, Et he don't Ise gwine to smash. — Hyder Ali. Teaching the Rack. A Missoari saddle horee breeder gives the following in- BtrDctions in regard to teaching a horee to rack : With onr saddle-bred horses not mach more is needed than to poll them together and shake the bila in their months and clack to ihem, or touch them with whip or spar, and they will lead off in the rack. In teaching a trotting-bred horse to rack we asaally shoe him heavier behind and poll the shoes off in front; then Stan him into a fast trot, begin- ning to shake his head pretty lively and occasionally touch him with whip or spar. That throws him into an amble— somewhat similar to a fas', fox-trot. Then we take him to an incline 200 or 300 yards long and begin to send him down it in the same manner, and after ten or fifteen days work of this kind he is beginning to step a pretty good step of the rack. I have tanght some of them to rack by shoeing them heavy behind and light in front and giving them the slow stepping pace and then lifting them from that to a rack. The method I oee in teaching U^e rack |is according to the temper of the horse. After he has learned to rack well then I reverse the way of shoeing him and shoe bim heavy in front and light behind, lake him oat on the roogh part of the road and teach him to go the running walk, then to a fast fox trot, and then to a rack. You should teach a horse to canter leading with the right and then the left fore foot. When I want him to lead to the right, having on him a dooble-rein bridle I lift Ms head to the left with the eneffle and toocb him behind the girth with the Itfi spur; that brings his legs up under him and pitches the right lead out. When I want him to canter with left lead I pull his head to the right with the right snaffle rein and touch him behind the girth with the right spur; that puts his legs op under him and pitches out the left lead. This I contiooe until the horse changes leads every other step. In the case of the PaciBc Coast Jockey Club against Chief of Police Lees, which was decided by the Court in favor of the Chief, Ei-Secrelaiy W. S. Leake was pot upon the stand and testified as to the profits and expenditures of the society. The investment at logleside has aggregated about $500,000, Mr. Leake said. Some dayg the receipts of the club would amount to $10,000, hot he thought that $5,000 a day Was about the average. At one time there was a enrploa profit of $175 000, but this sum was put ioto improvements. Since then a dividend of $30,000 bas been paid to the stock- holders. The two biggest winnicg stables in California aggregate more than tbe sixteen biggest winners at the New Orleans meeting. Vlnoitor Wins Ingleslde Stake. The big four-mile event cf the year in California, the Ingleside Stake, with a value of $3,500, was decided ovej the Oakland track lart Saturday. While it did not prove the drawing card expected, still there was a very fair attend- ance. There were six starters in the race, three of these j failed to finish. Vincilor ruled favorite, even mocey, with I 3 to 2 offered against tbe C^rrigan entry — The Bachelor and i Sardonic. The start was a good one and Kobert Bonner im- mediately rushed to the front forty or fifty lengths ahead o' the other?, but he evidently had been "doped" pretty heavily, | as he acted like a crazv horse. Two miles in 3:40 let him out and he was pulled op before he had completed the third, i Charlie Eeiff had enough of it at the end of two miles and ! retired badly broken down. Lady Harst, "weary and i crippled," was polled to a walk when three and a quarter : miles had been covered, and the race was entirely between < the Corrigan Stable and Vincitor. It was evidently intended that Sardonic should win for her stable if she coold, and the ' mare made one of tbe gamest struggles ever seen on a race course. Vincitor was clearly the best horse in the race, however, and though he was about all out at the finish. Sar- donic was ready and anxious to lie down when she came back to be unsaddled, and had to be propped up by the stable attendants. The following form chart will show how the race was run: Horee. Age. Wt. St, Im. Vincitor, 5 105 1 220 Sardonic. 4 107 5 3 2 The Bachelor, a... 126 4 6 ILady Hurst, 5._ . „105 6 4 3 Kobert Bonner, o...ie5 3 HO Charlie Reif, 6 lOO 2 5 40 .•Polled op. Time— I mUe. I:43<4 ; 2 mUes, 3:49; 3 mfles, 5:31M ; 4 miles, 7:20J{. The following tabulation of the pedigrees of Vincitor and Sardonic were kindly furnished us by Mr. Harry Lowden, together with the Bioce Lowe figures and comments tberen : A. R. P. F. signifies American Bacing and Producing Family. VINCITOR 20. Sardonic has in 5 removes 3 crosses of King Tom and 1 of his half-brother Rataplan, also 1 each of Lanercost, Favon- ios and Velocipede— giving her 7 crosses of the:N'o. 3 family of Brace Lowe fieore guide. Sbe is in the No. 2 line, and by the great Morello No 4 line, and her 5[h dam Dido by Whisker of the No. 1 line. It will be noticed that she contains all of the Bruce Lowe sire figures with the excep- tion of No, 8 in the first o removes, and all of the great sire and running families excepting the No. 5. Milton TouDff's Story. 2m. 3m. 3Km. Str. Fin. Jockeys. 2 in 1 4 12 13 12 Jones 32 26 212 24 25 Heimessy 6 3 10 3 3 Piggott 4 111 4 » Mackifo 1 2 J. ReiS * fil'Nichola MolUe H. (A. R. P. F I Imp. BmtDS 3 Uamie Hall Imp. Teardrop McGregor 4 5- I O ^ t i 3S2E lis? < 25 — 2 5.- "g^^SS ■c 3 : 52 ri° S3' B-5 On to the iSth Daffodil's dam by Sir F. Gascoigne (Foreign Hoise). Vincitor is of the same female line as Traducer, the great New Zealand sire and Citadel, the sire of imp. Glenelg. In his 5 top removes he has 4 crosses of the No. 1 familv Bruce Lowe Figure gui e, 3 of the No. 3 family viz: Brutos, Laner- cost and American Eclipse; 3 of the Nn, 4, McGregor, Lord of tbe Isles, Loup jaron; 2 of No. 6; 1 of No. 7; 3 of No. 14 family, viz: Macaroni and 2 of Touchstone; 2 crosses of Pantaloon the 17 family, 1 each of Sweetmeat and Gladiator. Note he baa no No. 5, 8, or 10 blood in his 5 removes. SARDONIC 2. Imp. Sardonyx Sir Bevys 10 - a g 3 ^ a •< a r s It 153 ^ Sll 1 I On to the 20th dam the Barton Barb Mare. Milton YooDg, who owned the great Hanover, was not in- clined to talk about his horse at the time of his death, but since the burial he has decided to make a statement. It is as follows: "I have refrained from saying anything about the death ot Hanover, because I did not wish to be understood. I was opposed to allowing the true nature of bis trouble to be given to the press because I felt tbat his former owners would pos- sibly think I was censuring Ibem foe nerving his left foot. Tbey did what they thought was best under the circum- stances, no doubt, and had they not nerved Hanover, I doubt if I would have ever owned him, because he would ua»-- soid for more money than I could have raised to buy him. was folly aware cf the .chances 1 was taking when , secured himj and while, of coarse, I deplore bis untimelj death, I am more than satisfied with my purchase of Han- over from a business point of view. "Some of my friends wbo knew of Ibe danger to which Hanover was constanlly exposed to on account of the crip- pled foot, have asked me why I did not accept (he offer of $75,000 for the horse made last winter. I have told them that I did not want to lose my identity. When I fir*' bought Hamver I resented the great praise which was be stowed upon him, for I thought I should have been praised for buying such a horse. But when the panic of '93 came on, and his coIes and fillies saved me from ruin I was glad to be known as the Secretary of Hanover, and was willing to sink my identity in him. "I see some persons seem to think I had Hanover killed too soon; that as long as there was life there was hope. The real story of Hanover's condition has never been told. The diseased foot was ready to drop o3 when he was destroye«'-. The bone which had been broken in pawing had been tvk o out. "Antiseptics had been used freely, and his foot had been kept clean, but still the dead flesh and fiber continued f slough, and at last one of the arteries in his ankle wLg attacked and eaten through. Then be began to bleed. On Wednesday he became so weak from the loss of blo'^d t at he could not stand, and he laid down in his slalU He ne.er got up, althongh I see some of the published reports have him standing when the chloroform was first administerd, "As a mailer of fact he was lying in his stall when the drug was applied, and he was even fed while lying on Wed- nesday night. We had decided to let bim live as long as he was able to stand, but when he grew so weak be could no. get up I thought it time to put him oat of his misery. There was absolutely no chance to save him. Had there been, I woold have taken that chance, even if it had been one in a thousand. Everything that could be done was done to save Hanover, and I have no regrets on that score. "I carried no insurance on Hanover, and I never even locked him in his stable. I have never lost a horse by theft. Hanover's stall was twenty feet Equare. Hie stable was built of logs and was boxed inside and out. Thl£ made it one of the most comfortable stallion stables in Kentucky. Hanover had every attention. He was fed with regularity, and was usually in good health. "I allowed him to run loose in bis paddock, which was fenced with old fashioned posts and rails, and he could in- du'ge his passion for wallowing whenever he wanted to. Occasionally a colored man would ride him over the place. He was of perfect disposition and seemed to like to have human beings around bim. "My little girls wcold hold the bndle rein during his siek- ness while the groom, Frank Sanders, woold apply the remedies to his sore foot. We kept him shod all the time, and tbe smithy had no mors trouble with him than with an old boggy horse. He was not roguish. I never saw a better bead on a horse, or one decoting more intelligence. There was as much character in bis face and head as there was in tbe face of George Washington, and on this account I de- cided to have carved on his tombstone, 'First io war; first id peace.' " ^ Goodwin Bbothehs have come out opportune with a very interesting book entitled "Racing Rhymes." The work is by S. N. Ilwar, and contains clever ekits on such popular subjects as tbe rivalry between Jimmy McLaughlin, "Snapper" Garrison and ^"Dare Devil" Fitzpatrick, "The Dtrby Day," "Tbe Suburban Day" and a variety of other topics dressed up in doggerel for the amusement of tbe rac* ing poblic. The book is dedicated humoroosly to the "regu- lars," owners, officials, trainers, jockeys and students of form and it will probable find a ready market. Fred Taral expects to get down to 110 pounds within another month. He is working hard and reducing every day. 218 ®i]r« ^vveif^v mxit ^iwt«wmu [Apbil 15, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. KELLEY, Peopeieiob. -mr The Tarf and Sporting Authority of tlie Pacific Coast. No. 22 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich, Special Representative. 31 Park Row, New York. risaMH— OneVesr. 83 :8lxMaiilb8, 81.TS:Ttaree JUontUi.gl. STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. Money BhotUd be sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter addressed to P. W. Kklley, 2-2K Geary St., San Francisco. Cal. . Couunanications must be accompanied by the writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee o! ?ood faith. San Francisco, Saturday, April 15, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TROTTERS AND PACERS. BOODLE. 2:12>,< C. F. Bunch. San Jose CHAS. DERBY, 2:20 Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville DIABLO, 2:09ii Wm Murray, Pleasanton, Gal GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2:165^.... Chas. Johnson. Woodland HAMBLETONIAN WILKES, 1679... Green Meadow S. F., Sanla Clara McSINNEY, 2:1114 C. A. Durlee, Oakland MONTEREY'. 2:0914 P. J. Williams, nniversity, Cal NUTWOOD WILKES, 2 :16fe Nutwood Slock Farm, IrvlnRton OAKNDT, 2:2)1^ • J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal PRINCE ALMONT, 2:13?^ J. B. Nigbiingale, Cordelia, Cal STAM B., 2:111^ ,TuttleBros.,KocWin STEINWAY', 2:25% Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville THORODGHBREDS. MONTANA, by Ban Fox Oscar Dake, Conejo, Cal LLANO SECO Baywood Stud, San Mateo, Cal ST. CARLO Menlo Stock Farm HACKNEYS. IMP. GREEN'S RUFUS, 63 (4291) Baywood Stud, San Mateo ENTRIES FOR THE BREEDERS MEEriNG will close Monday, May 1st. la the advertisement which appeared last week in this paper there was an error, nasmuch as the 2:16 class was omitted entirely, which aroused quite a "kick" among the horsemen who own animals in that class. They were not to be blamed for that and they will find the 2:16 all provided for in the advertisement this week; $1,000 is the sum the horses will trot for and as there are a large number of trotters in this S'ate that are eligible to this class there should be a big entry list and a good race. The' omission of the 2:16 class was entirely a typographical error and it is unfortunate that it was made, but it is there row and entries do not close until May Ist, so no one will be injured by the omission. The ^advertisement is all cor- rect this week, entry blanks have been printed and are being mailed to all the horsemen in the St.ite where their addresses are known. The outlook is for a big list of entries to all these purses. GET THEM READY! The foals of 189S, now yearlings. The Nutwood Driving Club, one of the most substantial and reliable of trotting associations, whose home is at Dubuque, Iowa, have arranged a rich stake for them. It is called the Dubuque Preparation Stake and is really a guaranteed purse of $7,500, of which $5,000 goes to the trotters and 52,500 to the pacers. The races which are to decide the winner are to be held in 1901 at Dubuque, or when the youngsters are three years old. It costs ?10 to enter on May 17th of this year. After paying that amount and naming the colt you desire to enter for the stake, there are no further payments to worry over until May 1, 1901, the year of the race. By that time you will know whether your colt is worth spending any more time and money on, and if he is two more payments will be required. The three-year-old that wins the trotting division will get $3,500, and the one that wins the pace, $1,500. No entry will be liable for more than the amount paid in or contracted tor, so there will be none of the ghosts of fu ure suspensions flitting before the eyes of the owners. This is a very liberal stake and one that owners and breeders should patronize. Read over the advertise- ment carefully and see if you have not one or more yearlings on your fariu that are worth taking a $10 chance on. THE ASSOCIATIONS that delay getting up pro- grams and making announcements of meetings are heavy losers by such action. It is a well known fact that the later the announcements are made, the smaller the entry lists. It is to be hoped the District Associa- tions in California will be ready to give out their pro- gra'ns by May 1st. Every day of delay thereafter ifi ins a loss to them. THE NEW ENGLAND FUTURITY, which will be worth $5,000 to the winner of the three-year-old trotting division, $1,200 to the winner of the two-year- old trotting division, and $600 to the winner of the three-year-old pacing division, is announced in our columns to-day. It is for foals of 1899, and the entries close May Ist, at a cost of but $5 for the first payment. This stake is really designed for colts that will trot, but there is a consolation of $1,000 set aside out of the $10,000 that will be given to those that pace. If a colt starts as a two-year old there are two small payments to be made that year, but these do not have to be made if the owner does not desire to start until his colt is three years old. The conditions of the stake have been most carefully arranged, and as the stake is guaranteed by one of the leading associations of America, it should and doubtless will attract a very large number of entries. Readville, where the New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association holds its races, has long been noted for its track, which is one of the finest in the country, and the names of John E. Thayer, President, and C. M. Jewett, Secretary of the Association, are household words among horsemen. I,THE BLUE RIBBON SALE at Cleveland next month promises to be a record breaker for Cilifornia consignments. Palo Alto's two carloads will un- doubtedly be the best lot of youngsters ever sent across the mountains from this celebrated farm. Then the two or three carloads from outside consigners are a magnificent lot of horses, many with records and all sound and in good shape in every way. There will be over .300 animals sold at this sale and all will be shown on the track and at speed. It is really a speed sale, and is attended by the best buyers in the East, who are look- ing for high-class road and track horses. There ought to be sale for another carload of good horses from this State, and parties desiring to ship should apply immedi- ately. The first carload will leave about the 23d inst. WOODLAND is to have a spring meeting. It will continue three days May 4th, 5th and 6ih. No part of California looks more beautiful than Yolo county in May, and as the roads are in perfect condition there is a great amount of road driving at that time of the year. Mr. W. Masten, the lessee of the Woodland track is giv- ing this meeting and has arranged quite a program of events, purses being provided for runners, trotters and pacers, and there is also a mile race for local mules, which is bound to be an amusini^ affair and a drawing card. There are six events scheduled for trotters and pacers, the purses ranging from $150 to $200. Five en- entries will be required to fill these purses. For a list of the purses offered see our advertising columns. VALLEJO is determined to have a fail this year and in proper shape. The Solano County Agricultural As- sociation has been incorporated for the purpose of im- proving cattle, horses, etc., and exhibiting them. Principal place of business, Vallejo. Directors — J. Wilson, E. M. Wilson, John Brownlie, J. B. McCauley, T.Smith. Capital, $10,000, all subscribed. Vallejo is progressive, and the gentlemen who have organized this association are energetic and substantial citizens of that town. The new association will start in owning its grounds and race track, and entirely out of debt. The Vallejo meeting will undoubtedly be one of the best held in California this year. NO RACING IN ILLINOIS will be held this year except it is done contrary to law. A dispatch received just as we go to press states that the racing bill was killed on its third reading, by the action of the Speaker of ihe House. Washington Park will give no meeting as long as the law is against it. Hawthorne and Harlem may try to do as they did last year, but it is doubtful. The cost of keeping the officials quiet is said to have been about 70 per cent of the gross receipts. ' THE STANFORD STAKES and four other stakes for trotting and pacing colts are advertised in this issue by the State Agricultural Society. The first named stako is for foals for 1898 and to be trotted in 1901, while the others will be decided at the State Fair this year. The full condition of these stakes are given in the advertisement. Untonville, Conn., O.it. 26, 1898. Mm. W. F. YonNG— X)cri(- Sir: It is with pleasure that I inform you that in using Absorbioe for my throat 1 found great relief and the Goitre became much less. Yours truly, H. H. Eootham. Horses are Horses Again. Everyone knows how potent was the effect, a year or so ago, when everyone was crying that horses were worthless. Opinions ofcen make actual facts, and this was true of horse values. Real coDditione, of course, also tended in that direction. Conditions have undergone great changes during the last twelve months, and to help matters along toward better values in horseflesh the stereotyped greeting on the horse situation has changed in everyone's mouth, and now wherever one hears the sabject mentioned, whether it be among farmers, horse dealers or trades people, the remark is, "Horses are horses again." And, sure enough, "horses are horses," as everyone finds out when he undertakes to buy one. Twelve months ago every farmer had horses to sell, and seldom refused an ofier of any kind. Butnow many firtnero are buyiag horses for their own age, and m^ny of them are in the market for breeding animals. The truth of the matter is, the civiliz d world is short of horses, and, owing to density of population, many European countries including England, France, Germany, Belgium, Scotland! all now buyers in the United States, are not likely to ever again produce suflBcient horses for home use, and, at any rate, they can buy of the United States more cheaply than they can produce at home. Government reports from all of these foreign countries show that for some years past the cost of raising a colt till two years old has been $150 to $200 per head, and this cost is continually increasing. These - conditions presage much benefit to American horse breeders, and fortunately, the foreign demaiid is not confined to any particular class or breed further than horses roust be true to their respective classes, possessing distinctive merit in their classes. All Europeans demand a horse of quality, substance and good behavior, whether Ihey want him for hack use, draft use, carriage use, light driving or racing purposes. As a ml , American horse breeders and farmers forfeit more on account of imperfect education and conditioning for mar- ket than they get for their suiplus in the condition in which usually marketed. American farmers and horse breeders must learn to breed to a purpose, and fit their snrplus f .ir the market. With this plan adopted, and followed, a long period of great prosperity awaits horse breeding in the United Statue. — Western Horseman. Answers to Correspondents. Los Aoeeles Subicriber — Woodbury was a bay horse bred by John Hall of this State. He was sired by Woodburn and his dam was Moss Hose, by Knight of St. George. Woodbury was foaled in 1871. A HOBSE which is receiving a special preparation for the Cdrter Handicap is Din Rice. He is an undersized son of Hanover, and is marked as no ^tber son of the great stallion is marked. Around Dm Rice's girth is a belt of white. Piobably because this gave him the appearance of a circus horse, his name was considered appropriate. Dan Rice is in Karrick's stable at Morris Park. Recently he was given a smart gallop. So well did he perform that be will be bur* ried from now on to the opening day at Aqueduct, Dan Rice is fast when fit, and if Trainer Karrick can bring him to the post on the 17th in anything like the condition he was in last fall he will take a lot of beating. At all tracks the opinion was expressed that the Carter Handicap will prove to be one of the most exciting races of the season. Among the important matters to come before the annual meeting of the Polo Association on the 18th inst. is the pro- posed change in the limit of height of ponies. The Ameri- can standard of 14.1 hands is an inch below what is allowed in England, and it is understood that the amendment which was only lost by one vote last year will prevail this time, so that ponies of 14 2 hands can be played. Some changes in the membership of the clubs belonging to the association are likely, but this will not affect the plans for a busy season. The outlook for game this year is most encouraging, and the session at the Metropolitan Club on Tuesday week will start ths season oS in good shape. The tournament fixtures will also be arranged at the annual meeting. — Rider and Driver. ''Father Bill" Dalt is liable to find himself in hot water with the Jockey Club, because of the tactics he used in his attempt to have Jockey Willie Morris reinstated. The latter's name was on the list of riders licensed and sent out in the Jockey Clab report last week, and was also in the list published in the Racing Calendar. It appears that Daly said Morris was one of the boys in ihe stable, and Secretary Haolon, thinking it all right and not knowing at the time that he was the boy who had ridden on the "outlaw" circuits, passed on it without com uent. He learned the true facts about the case a few days ago and at once had the license revoked. If Hanlon brings the matter before the Jockey Club Daly may have a heavy fine imposed on him. A KEFORT having gained circulation to the effect tha horses racing at Tampa, Florida, will be outlawed. Acting Secretary Dillon, of the American Turf Congress, sets the matter at rest by stating that as the Tampa track was granted permission for its meeting, horses racing there are fully eligible to race on any legitimate track. Apbil 15, 1899] @;Jj« ^veetiev mtt» §pixxi»mcax* 24:9 Sulky Notes. Over 250 Irotting meetiDg3 have already been annoucced to take place this year id the Uoited States. If both stand trainiog, John Nolao 2:08, and Grace Hast- ings 2:0f*, will try for a teato record this year, Alameda track ia eeltiog to be qoite a IWely place. Same forty or 6fty horses are being edacated there. Presidkrt Campau, of the Detroit Driving Clob, haa en- tered four colts by Directum in the Louisville Prize. The Sultan eeldiog, Mosul, 2:09}, who wag a aeosation in 1897, and in the hospital last year, is to be raced again. The Indianapolis Lsgislature has appropriated $20,000 for ai exhibition of I'Unois horses at the Parid exposition in 1900. The Terre Hauie Tco'.tin? Association will hold i s great f-iU meeliag Sep'ember II (o 17, 18 9 R G. Watson is Secretary. There is a 2:16 claas for the trotters in the P. C T H. B. A. prcgram. It was accidentally emitted lapt week in the advertisement. Road hcrses handled and for sale. Orders taken. AddrefS D, R. Misner, 1309 Folton street, city. * Thompson, 2:14i, son of Boodle, 2:12i, is making a seaFon at the place of his owner, J. B. Bonetti, at Sana Maria, Gal. at a fee of $20. R. H. Pearson, of WataonviUe, purchased from F. A. Kilbarn the speedv trotting mare Anita. She is the "queen of the road" in Pfljiro valley. Ed Geei s, with the Village Farm stable, has arrived at Louisville, and will train there till the grand circuit opens. The stable includes twenty-two head. Floyd Rodgebs, of Watsonville, has purchased from A. M Hardin of HoUister, the stallion Robert Wilkes, bv Sable Wilsee, out of Jane E., by Milliman's Bellfounder. The Uait^d States exported 61,000 horses in 189 i, valued at $6,000,000. The imports were 2 286 head, valued at $200,000. Great Britain secured more than one-balf of oar exports. Opinions as to the value of a hoppled horse differ. Tes- timony given in a Philadelphia court on the value of a hoppled pacer, with no mirk, that had shown trials in 2:10, ranged from $600 to $10,000. Matt Dwyer left for the East last week wiih a carload of horses he had selected in the southern part of the State for the Eastern and European market. The mpjority of them will probably he shipped across the water. Casco, 2:24^, by McKinney, 2:11}, made his record on a half mile track. He is doing a limited amount of stud duty this spring and will be campaigned on the mile tracks later in the season. A mark below 2:15 is certain for him. Gavel BoDBiGUizbas in training at the Salinas race track the handsome four-year-old trotting gelding Juan Ctiico, b/ Bay Rum, 2:16J. Juan Chico and his full sister were recently purchased by P. E. Jesseo from a Hollister parly. Andy McDowell's offer to trot Oakland Baron, 2:0iii, against any stallion except Directum Kelly has been accepted by several parties. The owner of Wm. Peon, 2:07^-. is ready with his hoise aad his money, and so is the owner of Tommy Brilton, Klatawab, 3, 2:05i, will be asked to meet such veterans as Chehalis 2:04}. Fraok B-)ga8h 2:04 J. Rabiostein 2:05, Frank Ag4a 20:3i Planet 2:04|. e-.c, in the 2:04 pace at the Hart- ford July maetiug. It is a tough prDpoiitiou bat Klatawab won't be last. Feitz, the Australian trotter has a record of 2:19, and is ready to meet any trotter on earth for any amount, provided the race is held in Australia, was sired by Vancleve, a son of Harold taken to the antipodes several years ago. Vancleve's dam is the green broodmare Vassar, by Belmont. Many a well bred stallion loses the opporluuiiy of beinp mated with good mares, from the fict that his owner does not see the value of advertieiog him. An advpriisement, no matter how small, if inserted in the Bbeedeb & Sportsman will be read by all the breeders on the Pacific Goasl. Mr. W. G. Durfee writes us from Los Angeles under date of April lOth, that everything is lovely in the citrus belt, and that althongb the winter has been a very expensive one for Southern California borsetufcn, there have never been 80 manv high-class harness horees in training there as at the present time. Mb. Sakfobd 'Bennett, of Alameda, is the owner of a pacing mare that, though a young thing, has already had an attack of acute speed which threatens to be chronic. This filly is by Dictatus, 2:19J, out of a mare by Qaieo Sahe, sire of the dam of Bay Ram, 2:16J. Mr. Bennett has ridden behind her some very fast quarters already. A GRANDLY bred foal has recently arrived at Mt. Kisco Stock Farm. The youngHer is a filly by Detmarch, 2:11A, dam Hindee. by Allerton, 2:09i; second dam EHoree, 2:09J, by Axtell, 2:12; third dam Flora McGregor, by Robert Mc- Gregor, and tour.h dam Belle, by George Wilkes. For race- horse inheritance this young miss is hard to beat. The entries to the $10,000 Merchants' and Manufacturers' Stake, at Detroit, which have just been made public, indi- cate ttiat horsemen appreciate a genuine stake race when oce is opened for trotters. Nomioalioos in the M. and M. this year number Iwenty-lhree, as against nineteen in the $10,000 Ma^sacbnsetts purse at Bcstonand seventeen in the $10,000 Charter Oak purse at Haitford. " Farmer " BcNca informs us that Boodle's book is ful', and that he will be conditioned for the California Circuit. Boodle has never stood for service for less than one hundred dollars until this year, when the fee was reduced, owing to the expected drouth, to fifty dollars, at which figure his book was rapidly filled. His owners say he will never again stand for services for less than one hundred dollars. Con Shea, of Santa Rosa, recently boujht the fiae black mare JoEepbine from Chris Near, of the same city. The mare was formerly owned by W. H. LumEden, and is a su- perior animal, holding a record of 2:27i. Mr. Shea will use Josephine as a carriage mare. At two years old she won the district race at Petaluma in her class. She is by Secretary, out of Gypsy, by Echo, grandain Jean, by Black Hawk 767, Nominations in the Merchants' and Manufaclorecs' this year number twenty-three, as against nineteen in the $10 000 Massachnsetls purse at Boston, and sevenleen in the $10,000 Charter Oik purse at Hartford If all of the horses nomi- nated answer the starter's beli at Detroit, the stpse will be worth $1,500 more than it° guaranteed value, and this aor- pios of entrance money, under the conditions governing the race, belonging to the winners, instead of reverting to the track managers as in a purse race. Jamfs Butler, of New York, owner of Kastview Stock Farm, has purchased four thoroughbred mares and will breed them to his champion pacer Direct, 2:053r. They are mares of extra quality and have all shown themselves to be high-class race mares with speed enough to win in sood company. During the owner of Dirsct's recent trip to Cali- fornia, he saw some young slock by Direct, oat of thorough- bred dams, that satisfied him it was a great combination of speed, and he decided to give it a trial. If you own a good mare don't fail to look over the list of stallions advertised in the Breeder and Sportsman and correspond with the owners Some of the greitest stallions in America are making a season in California this year, and breeders who readlthe signs of the times have already booked their mares. Well bred trotters and pacers that can show speed will be worth more next year than this, and their value will continue to increase for some time Tlie earning eapacity of a good light harness horse will be very large this year. "CsESCEns, Directum Kelly and Monterey, I think, have a chance at Uirectum's mark, and I saw the last named trotting bid tracks in California last fall, show electric speed capacity, pulling a driver weighins 210 pounds. It will never be a surprise to see ia a morning piper that Monterey t-rots in 1:05. He has worked in 2:03 oa the Los Angeles tracS, and stepped quarters in twenty-nine seconds, fligged, and halves in 1:02, and you all know the far West tracks do not compare with the Eistera courses." — Percy in Western Horseman. Stockton will have a (&U and race meeting this year lo a certainty. If the District Association does not give it, the Stockton Driving Club will This club is composed of George Catis, John Willy, Henry Adams, W. Neumiller and C. E. Doan, and five more energetic and progressive men never associated themselves together. They gave one meeting in Stockt n which was a complete success and if they decide to give one this vear the horsemen will know in advance that the best and fairest of treatment awaits them when they visit the Slough city. JoDGE Greene, of Alameda county, is the lucky owner of four well bred mares that were mated to Directum. 2:05J, last year. One has dropped a foal and the others will verr soon- Some of the breeders were not so lucky, there being quite a number of mares sent to Directum last year that are barren. C. A, Durfee is one of the unfortunate owners. He bred two mares by McKinnev, 2:lii, and neither of them is with foal. The Directum McKinney cross should be a great one, and Mr. Durfee greatly regrets not owning a couple of youngsters of that rich breeding. Geo. W. McKinney, 2:14J, the son of McKinney, was the crack trotter of the spring campaign last year. He de- feated John Nolan twice at Denver. At that meeting he started three times within six days and won all his races His summary in the firs': race was 1-1-1. in the second, 2-2- 1-1-1 and in the third. 2-1-1-1, This was a rather hard deal for a young horse — tweWe heals, all in fast time, and in none of them worse than second, and it is no wonder Geo. W. McKinney was not as good a colt thereafter. He is go- ing fast now, and is much faster than his record. In five years Humps has started in 52 races, winning first money in 17, second in 18, third in 8 and fourth in 6, while three times be has failed to get any p;irt of the purse. He has won 34 deals in 2;10 or better, and 71 faster than 2:20. In stakes and purses he has won $19.iil5. The coming sea- son he should again be prominent in his class, and with ojaov of the prominent picers, best two iu three, he will insure fast time, even if he gets beaten. He has been wintered at Chi- cego, and has bad a verv easy time, owing to the lack of sleighing in that; city. Dick Wilson will campaign him again this year. Im spite of the fact that it seemed to be well established that John A. McKerron had taken a record of 2:12} last season the Year Rook gives it as 2:12^, as has been originally reported. The actual facts in soch cases should always be established. It is important in this instance, because 2:12} would h^ve b^eo the fastest three-year-old record for 1898, whereas if 2:12^. there is a tit* between John A. McKerron and Peter the Great. That McKerron made the mile in 2,12.i is absolutely certain, the ijmer' and the judges both agreeing to Ibis fact, as well as Peter V. Johnston, the driver of Peter the Great. We believe Johu A. McKerron will knock a second or two ofl the mark, however, the first time he starts. As far back as 1S63 an English racing min (Wybrow Robertson) won a race at Ndwmarket with a horse called Dunketd. A mare called Viva la Keine was one of the en- tries but her owner neglected to pay the forfeit. Not long since Mr. Eibertsoa received a check for £iS lOi , being the amount of forfeit, with accrued interest, al last paid by the owner of Viva la Reine. It ie not ofieo that money lorns up in this way, after a lapse of so many years. Barnes DsMAREsrsays he used to be (he most super- stitious man in the country regarding the number 13. but that since his last trip west he raiher regards the uncanny figures with atfection. He started west on the 13th cf the month, the number of his berth in the sleeper was 13, he bought the horse that was 13 in the catalogue, the night he returned lo New York he was given a seat in a theatre num- ber 13, he was burn on the 13ih of the month and the num- ber ot the fraieht car on which he shipped his horses east was number 1,300. He has had all kinds of good luck with his Indiana purchases since he returned, and now he hunts for 13's. The trotting mare Aboet, 2:10|, who won the two princi- pal events at the recent meeting at Nice, viz., rhe Gpand Prix 11,000 francs and cup and Prix de Nice 4,000 francs, is a midget in size, standing only about 14 1 hands high. She is seven years old, and is by Ambassador, 2:H\, a son of George Wilkte. Id spite of her dimiruiive size, she is the fastest trotter that Ambassador ever got Her dam, Emblem, was by Empire, son cf Mambrino Patchen, and her second dam was by the Morgan Irotter, Magna Charts. Abnet won her first mile at Nice in 2:19, and her third heat in 2:15* over a grass tracff. and from a standing start. She is owned by a Mr. Giorgi, of Italy. "TaE horse with the mjst spaed at Pleasanton, barring none, not even Searchlight or Anaconda, is Coney, ihe black four-year-old son of McKinney, 2:1U" s^id J^mea Thomp- son, the trainer of Little Th^roe 2:09i. the other day. "1 was driving Little Thorne a fast quaner at Pieasanton, when this black pacer cama up from behiod m?, I don't know from where, but he got his nose right level with that of my horse, stayed there a few strides, oatil Johnny Blue clucked to him just ooce, and he shot by as thoogh I was standing stMl and beat my little horse ab^ut three lengths to the wire. I drove Little Thorne in 30* seconds that quarter, so Coney must have been going some, but he didn't seem to be both- ered much " They say at Pieasanton that Coney can go by Searchlight and Anaconda any time his driver wishes him to. _ At the Blue Ribbon sale, which the Fasig-Tipton Co. will hold at Cleveland May 15ih to 20Lh, about five carloads of California horses will be sold. Among the hones consigned will be Eclectic, full brother to the great Arion, ?:07^. that sold for $125,000, more money than any other trotter ever brought. At the time he was sold Arion had a two year old recoid of 2:101, made to a high wheel sulky, and this record has never been equalled even since the "bikes" came into use. Eclectic is a handsome horse and there is no reason why he should not be a sire of speed. Two or three only of his get have ever been trained, and all showed ppeed. He has been literally buried in Sonoma county in this State, and has had no oppor:unitie3 whatever. If some enterprising Eastern breeder gets this horse, mates him with good mares, and sees that the produce are trained, he will make a good profit on his investment. Well bred horees will not bring good prices when in poor condition. Peter C. Kellogg sold a few days ago, for Potts & Partridge, ot Brooklyn, N. Y , about seven y five trotting bred horses at the farm of their owners, near Ticon- deroga. The animals were in poor flesh and poor condition , and prices ruled Inw, less than half a dozen of the lot fetch- ing upward of $200. The hordes were formerly owned by George H. Huber, who traded them and the stock farm on which they were kept for an apartment hotel above Central Park. . Huber attended the sale and repurchased the well bred five-year-old stallion Sultan Wilkes, by Gov Wilkep, 2:151, out of Montrose, by Sultan. 2:24, the sire of Stamboul, 2:07^. The bargain of the lot went to V. M. Stillwell, who bought for $270 the bay mare Lucille, by Deucallion, that experts say should trot in 2:20 or beil^r this year. The pacer J. D Creightoo, with a record ot 2:17}, was knocked down for the paltry sum of $150. — New York Sun. The Great Western Circuit clearly divides honors with Ihe Grand Circuit this vear, and certainly some of the great- est meetings of the approaching racing season will take place in the great Mississippi valley. The early announcements of purses and classes for the meetings at Davenport, Hedrick, Joliet, Independence, Dubuque, Ham line and Rockford have been given the public and the aggregate of money offered is a revelation to those who recently imagined that the light harness busines", in all of its branches, was dead. Never in the history of the trotting turf has there been more sure money in sight for harness horses in the great Central West. Chicago, Fort Wayne, Peoria, Milwaukee Terra Haute and Louisville, all members proper of the Great West- ern Circuit, will be out eoon with rich i fi rings, and certainly no one will agoin say that the ''earning capacity" of the harness race horse has been disturbed or curtailed. Tee great sire of troters, Simmons, by George Wilkes, dam BIfick Jsne; by Mambrino Patchen, died at Rurdell Farm, Pequt, Oiiio, April 7tb. Simmoo'i was bred in Ken- tucky b? J H. MoQ'ague and sold ai W H Wilson's dis- persal sale for $12,800 lo George McKarg, of Piqua, who afterward sold him to G. H BundeU. Simmons sired four- teen with records of 2:15 or belter, the fastest of which was the trotter G eenleaf, 2:10A. His 2:30 list consists of 67 I'rolters and fourteen pacers, while 18 of his sons and 10 of bis daughters produced 2:30 ppeed. His son Simmicolon was brought to California by the late Cuunt Val-nsin, hut was taken Eisi and refold Another son, Gossiper, 2:14^, was also brought to California, Mr. C. A. Durfee having purchased him in K(>.nluckv. Several of the daoghit-rs of Simmons have coire lo California, notably Ida Wo'-d, (Ham of Babe Marion, 2:17A, and Oflyb^e 2:23^), and Bin Bno, 2:26. dam of BousalinV, 2:16| Bnth Id* Wood and Bon Bod were selectt-d in Keoluclty for California bre-ders, we be- lieve, by Mr. Sam Gamble, who always regarded Himmoos asa likely sireof brscdmares owing to thestroog infusions of Mambrino Fatohen and HambletoDian blood io faia veins. ij50 ®ty« ^veexisx/ m^ ^xwtafMtan* I^Apeh. 15, 1899 Racing Dates. San Francisco and Oakland - ^nW May 16 New Orleans ■^""" ^^'V, Little Rock, Arkansas M"':'^ ^""^Pf ,? WasbiDgton. D. C. (Bennings) Apri l la Memphis, Tenn ".t"'; ?q ^'ewport, Ky - -^P" ^-M"^ 1' Aqneduct, N. Y April 1 -May 4 LonisWlle, Ky - ^'5' '^° Westcbester.N.y ;f^^,^S Toronto, can ■^^7^°'Z Latonia "^^ ^'""^ J Gravesend, N. Y May2,-Jiioe 15 Hammon.Oan - ^^^ f-'^T' Montreal, can - ^""^^t Sheepshead Bay, N. Y •'™'= "-J^'^/ Fort Erie. Can J°°« 2*-'°'^ " Brighton Beach, N. Y Ji'? 6-Angasti Windsor. Can -J°ly 22-Angast 2 Saratoga. N. Y I<"y ^-^Angtist 25 Highland Park, Detroit. Angast 14-26 SheepBhead Bay.N. Y Angnst 26-ieptemt.er 9 Gravesend, S. Y September 12-3 Westchester. N. Y October 2-21 Aquednct, N Y October 23-Novtmber7 Washington, D. 0. (Bennings) November U-30 Bobadll a Great Horse. ond, and Bobadil third: After two farlonga were covered, Condiment went to the front, leading into the straiaht, bat below the distance Morrison asked the favorite a qsestiOD, and the resalt was that he romped home by eix lengths, Nitre secnring second money by half a length. Veneda, who was left at the past, was last throajhoat. The pedigree of Bobadil, with the Brace Lowe figures, is appended: BOBADIL, br c, 1895. Ihel Bill of Portland 26 Nordenleldt 12 2 S Electric Light St. Simon 11 Late files of the New ZjalanJ Referee contain acooants of the performances of the three-year-old Bobadil, son of Bill of Portland and She by Sordenfeldt. At the V. K. C. meeting Bobadil won foar stakes— the St. Leger, one mile and three" qaarters, carrying 122 ponnds in 3:063; the Australian Cop, two miles and a quarter, 116 pounds, in 4:05; the Champion Slakes, three miles, 110 pounds, in 5:52J; and the All Age Stakes, one mile, US pounds, in 1:40. These races were all run within eight days, the St. Leger beicg on March 4lh, the Australian Cap March 7th, the Champion Stakes March 9th, and the All Aged Stakes on March 11th. The follow- ing account of these races is from the Referee : There were five starters in the St. Leger. From a moder- ate paced start Heretic led from George Frederick, Lee Metford and The Undine, the favorite lying last. Passing the stand The Undine was two lengths in front of George Frederick, Heretic third, with Bobadil improving his posi- tion and running up third. When turning out of the straight by the riverside The Undine cleared out ten lengths from George Frederick, whose driver, recognizing the danger of allowing her to get to big a break on. set sail after her. This movement evidently suited Bobadil's rider, who fol- lowed suit. Six furlongs from home George Frederick took command, Bobadil lying at the girths. The Undine third, Heretic last. George Frederick led down to the home turn, but only on sufferanos, as on enteriag the straight the favor- ite deposed him of the lead with the greatest ease, and al- though Dowling made a tremendous rush with Lee Metford, Bobadil sailed home admidst tremendous cheering by a length and a half, George Frederick being ten lengths fur- ther back, three lengths in advance of Heretic. Time, 3;06|. The Anstralian Cup, two miles and a quarter, was run on Tuesday. Eight horses went to the post. Gnullo cut out the running, followed by Reka, the fivorite Bobadil lying back second to last, next to North British. At the back of the course Wild Raven went up to the top, Bobadil likewise improving his position, but even at this stage having the field apparently under command. Rounding the top turn Wild Kaven and Lb Var were in the van, but Bobadil swept round on the outside and immediately assumed a strong lead, maintaining the same to the post and winning easily by three lengths, Lee-Metford, who made a good run in the straight, a length and a half in alvance of Le Var, Wild Raven fourth, half a le^igth away. Next in order came North Brilisb, Wait-a-Bit, Hymettus, Longford, with Reka bringing up the rear. Time, 4:05. There were but four starters in the Champion Stake, three miles: Going away at a snail's pace Avalon assumed a twelve lengths' lead from Lee Metford, two lengths behind whom came Le Var, with the favorite a length astern of the West Australian. Up the river straight Avalon improved his advantage to fully twenty lengths, Bobadil taking up his position behind the leader, towards the termination of the first mile and a half, which occupied 3:12^. Passing the stand a second time Avalon was six months in front of the favorite, with Lee Metford three lengths further away. The leader still held an advantage up the river side, where Lee Metford closed on Bobadil, the favorite reduciog the gap from Avalon to three lengths, but fdiliug to overhaul him until well into the straight, when Morrison shook the whip, with the result that he cleared right out from the others, winning, amidst tremendccc cheering, by eight lengths. A desperate finish for second money between Avalon and Lee Metford resulted in the former squeezing home by half a length, with La Var a dozm lengths away. Time, -5 :52| The ticoo limit being exceeded by 7^ seconds the added money will be reduced by half. The last mile and a half from Avalon to Bibadil was negotiated in 2:39J. The meeting was brought to a close on Saturday, and Bobadil opened proceedings by winning the All-Aged Stakes in brilliant style, putting op a lime performance equal to the jest recorded in the history of Australian racing for the mile, which he compassed in 1:40. Bobadil won the same tacB last year, as a twoyear-old, in 1:41. Five horses faced u . start Saturday, Nitre led at the start. Condiment sec- =i=-=s5 = o o ^o&E. S? ~S SiJig'fl »5 Dunois Won Montgomery Handicap. There was a large attendance at the opening day's races of the Memphis Jockey Club, despite the cold, threatening weather. The stake feature was the Montgomery Handicap at a mile and a sixteenth. Dunois, who sold a slight favor- ite over Manuel, had the race safe from the start, and, ably piloted by "Skeets" Martin, won handily by half a length from Manuel, who finished a length before Handsel. Eleven horses started. The track was in fair condition. Montgomery Handicap, one mile and a sixieenth — Dunois, 100 (H. Martin), 2 to 1, won; Manuel, 110 (Everett), 5 to 1 and 8 to 5, second; Handsel third. Time, 1:50J. The entire racing stable of Mrs. Ella OfiatJ Pepper will be sold at auction in New York Monday next. Mrs. Pepper will sell her stable in order to assist Colonel Pepper in the distillery business. . She will not retire from the tur', but will have another stable next season. There are sixteen horses in the string, of which one is a three-year-old. Nine are by imp. Kanlaka, six by Perblaise, one by Kirgston. They are out of highly bred mares. A "Warrantable Theory. Bbave Himtab, an American bred horse, has been very successful at the Calcutta, India, meeting. On the second day he captured the Merchants' plate at one and a half miles over a big field. The next day Brave Himyar beat Vatersay and Vanitas for the Cooch Behar Cap at one and a quarter miles. Vanitas is the horse that won this year's Viceroy ™P- . Jolly Rosek has been declared ineligible for the Ken- tucky Derby by Secretary Charles F. Price of the Louisville Jockey Club. Jolly Roger was sold without his engagements to H. T. Griffin by John E. Madden. Later the colt was claimed out of a selling race by Johnnie Veter, who believed he was eligible to the Derby. Lads Bekl, the dam of Hamburg, has been bred to St. Simon. The service fee of this horse is $1,500 by private subscription, and Marcus Daly was fortunate enough to pur- chase a St. Simon subscription from some English breeder for his famous mare. Edodakd HE REiZKE, of New York, the well-known basso singer, is in Lexington, Ky , buying thoroughbred horses He says he has a farm at Sonthampton and another at ruxeJo. On the first pages of Sir Walter Gilbey's recently published little book on "Young Race Horses'' is presented a most war- rantable theory. This work deserves a wide circulation, no' only among British breeders, but among Americans as well, says The Horseman, and there is little doubt that the theory the baronet presents is not only a plausible, but a perfectly warrantable one. Briefly stated. Sir Walter's theory is that overstocked, overgrazed, iu other words, "staled" pasture lands will not rear race horses that can win. He gives it as his belief that the decadence of many a stud is due to the fact that the overgrazed pastures will no longer produce the bone, muscle and general texture of body that is necesfiary in the winning race horse. Per contra he suggesta that the successful careers of the horses reared in newly formed studs in which the stcck has been intelligently selected may be due to the fact that the pastures on which they were grazed and fed in their earliest youth and while yet in embryo con- tained all the elements necessary to their proper growth. Hie conclusions are that mares and foals should not be turned out on pastures that have carried horses during the two pre- ceding years, which principles must be applied also to the rearing of colts after they are weaned. This theory is well worth the careful study of all breeders of horses. Going to (he root of the matter and accepting this as only a matter of degree, we must first consider the fact that horses confined within a limited area quickly deteriorate in bodily size, in substance, in strength, stamina and power of propagation and this can only he attributable to the gradual absorption from the soil and its prod'jcts of the elements necessary to main- tain the equine struct'^re on the scale in which it was firs, introduced into i he adverse sections. If the resalt of this absorption of necessary elements results eventually in the marked degeneration and ultimately in entire chanse of the subject, does it not stand to reason that the extreme qualities that go to make the race horse different from his congeners may be gravely affected by the staling of pastures? It has often been said that the great cracks among the trotting and pacing horses are bred by small breeders. May this not be accounted for, in so far as it is true, by the fact that these small breeders have succeeded in preserving in their pastures these elements that go to make up a success- ful race horse ? Following a little farther, the line of thought indicated above, we observe that in old permanent pastures on which horses have been grazed for years, season after season, th3 animals refuse to eat the herbage grown in (certain portions of the fields, while that on certain other portions is eaten down to the very roots. This may not have very much to do with the excellence of horses groivn up in such pastures; but it assuredly does look as though if the horses ate the herbage equally instead of leaving some alone entirely and gnawing the rest to the red earth, they would succeed in deriving a proportionately greater amount of benefit in that they would obtain a relatively greater amount of nutriment. That which is not eaten might quite as well not grow so far as any good it does the inmates of the field, while that which is gnawed right down to the ground can contain but small nourishing value. We generallv do- tice.too, that on those portions of the field whereon the grass is not eaten, there is ample evidences of the ground having been "fouled" to an unnatural extent. The feces of the horses, having at some former period accumulated in greater quantity than could be taken care of under natural condi- tions, have caused the grass to assume a rank and probably unpalatable character and taste, while, at the same time, the very presence of the droppings in such quantity proves that the herbage was formerly greatly enjoyed. Similarly when herbage is chewed down to the roots, the horses must per- force introduce into their systems a greater quantity of matter than can in no way conduce to their advantageous growth. On the other hand, let the pasture be thoroughly purified and then let lie idle for a couple of years at least, i.nd the fresh, sweet growth will be consumed with avidity all over the field. These facts, the knowledge of which has been gained by practical experience in the breediog of horses suggest that Sir Walter Gilbej's theory as expressed above, is well worthy the study and attention of all breeders ot race horses. De. 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Y. ■■■mini niiinmiimiiiniinuiiiniininiiiiuiimB' ApEH. 15, 1899] fS^ijs ^veeltev axxb ^oxtatnan* 351 Saddle Notes Eddie Jones and Joe Piggott will ride at St. Lonis the most of the time this BDmmer. It is reported that Buckwa wUI not race again this seasoD as be is showiDg signs of breaking down. TiEAL 18 on bacd every morning as Morris Park, and has a leg np on several of Joynei's boreef, riding io all kinds of exercise work. Caliestf, by El Rio Key — Heltie Humphreys, is dead. He was foaled in 1893 and ran some fair races in hia Iwo- year*oM form. Jockey Rctteb fell in a race at Little Bock last week and frficiored his collar bone. He is onder contract lo Tom Ryan this enmmer. Judge Joseph J. Bubke will preside at I^Tewport this year, and also at Hamilton, Ontario. Carley Brown will handle the flag at Newport, Fleub de Lis will not start in the Sabnrban, She has lo take op a twelve-ponnd penalty for winning the Barno Handicap. SuPEBiNTENDENT Clabke, of the Coney leland Jockey Clab, has had applications for accommodation for about 1 000 horses at Sheepshead Bay, and as with the new stabling there are only 538 stalls available, a good many will have lo go elsewhere. Whitney & Paget have purchased for $5,000 the brood- mare Hypocrite, by Longfellow, oat of Hypatia, by Wav- erly. She is the dam of Hamburg, by Siratbmore; Dis- sembler, by Hanover and the three year-old 611v Admiration, by Kingsion. No horse io California can get going at fall speed as quickly as the Montana filly Ella Boland. This daughter of yam Lucas and Turqaoi=e can get to top speed within two or three jumps and wins all her races running away out in front from the drop of the flag. Sam Doggktt has signed to ride the horses in the Oiceola Stable, owned by Thomas L. Watt, President of the Mount Morris Bank of New York. Andy Blakely expects to ship his horses Monday and will go direct to Morris Park. Blakely will ride The Bachelor ?n the Grand National. BoBNS & Watebhocse will send at least fifteen horses to St. Lonis when the season here is ended. They have al- ready filed their application for stalls. Mb. Caldwell's starting has not been of very high-clasa lately, buf he has a poor lot of horses and a poorer lot of jockeys to handle a good part of the time. ■ John Madden hea bought the three-year-old filly Ad- miration from W. P. Norton, Hopkinsville, for $1,800. She is by Kingston, dam Hypocrite, by Longfellow. BE^ HoLLADAT is also doing as well as could be desired, and, contrary to the intention of his party last fall, tbey now think of s arting him in the Brooklyn Handicap. Ret del Tiebba has faced the starter ninety-eight times sioce he began racing: He has finished thirty-two times first, fourteen times second and fifteen times third. Mabt Black, carrying 106, defeated Fleur de Lis with 109 at seven furlongs on Monday. Fleur de Lis would have won ill another rod, but laid too far oat of it at first. The Eancho del Paso horses that have been running in W. B. Jennings' colors, have been shipped back to the ranch and will he given a weeks of rest before being shipped East. Los MfDANCS looks to have about the best chance in the Derby tc-day. His win at the distance Wednesday was an easy one, withCorsini, Limewater and Olinthus behind him. The Butterflies has a bay colt, foaled April 2d, by His Highness. Tbis is the first foal to result from the mating ot two Futurity winners, and the first living produce of The Butterflies. The California Derby will be run to-day over the Oakland track. The probable starters are Corsine, First Tenor, Ob- sidian, Balista, Maud Ferguson, Espionage, Limewater and Loa Medanos. Bdbbs tfc Watebhouse have purchased Pat Morrissey from Frank McMahon. This firm is getting together a string of horses that should be able to win them considerable money this season. Takmant Hall II, by Tammany — La Trappe, was de- stroyed by order of bis owner at Oakland Tuesday last. He sustained serious injuries in a runaway recently and blood poisoning followed. Abbaces ran a very good race last Monday when he won at a mile and a sixteenth. Lying fourtb at the quarter pole he was taken to the front by Piggott at the half and led the rest of the pay easily. W. B Sink shipped Formero, Orthia, Dr. Sharp, Board- man and Rio Cbico East last week. Formero would prob- ably have been favorite in the California Derby to-day had he remain?d in California. The Schreiber Stakes are carded for to-day at Oakland. Bamboulia, Lomond, Golden Rule, St. Anthony, Mounte- bank and other good ones will face the barrier in this event which is for two-year-olds at five furlongs. At Mr. A. B. Spreckels' Napa Stud, the imported Austral- ian mare AtoEsa, by Dunlop-Calherine Wheel, has a bay filly foal by imported Ormonde, and tbe Australian mare Repo&e by Apremont, a chestnut colt by St. Carlo. Charley Dwyeb, who went to England with Tod Sloan, has purchased the Miss Nellie fiUv, winner of the long coorpe trial plate at the Newmarket-Craven meeting. He paid £588 for the filly, which was ridden to victory by Sloan yeaterday. Shelby HAEBiaoN, tbe Kentucky agent for William C. Whitney, has boDght the three following mares from Col. Will C. Barnes, of Lexington: Sara, bv Tremont, dam Salina ■(dam of Salvator), by Lexington; Nihil, by Hindoo, dam Francisca, by imp. Leamington, and Countess, bv Sensation, dam Ferida. by imp. Glenelg. Prices private, but large, ae these were the best mares at Melbourne. DoBA Wood, a seven-year-old mare by Jack Boston— Risa K,, has made her last start and wilt be bred to Gallantry tuis spring. She has been a great campaigner and though not strictly thoroughbred has been a good race mare. Out of 166 starts she has won sixty races, been second sixty times and was thirty times third. She never started in a stake, bat her winnings foot up $21,665. During her career she defeated such good horses as Magnet, Libertine, J. A. Gray) Harry Duke, Stigo and Gath. Alfbed Watson writes as follows to the Spirit of thg Times of English Racing: It is melancholy lo think that we appear to have no really good horses of any age in train- ing, and that is why last season's moderate crop of two-year- olds, that kept on beating each other as they did, was so great a disappointment. As I observed in my Notes last month, there have cf.en been bad years before, when pessimists have declared that the breed was played out, but after a bad year has frequently come a very good one. Now, unless the unexpected happens, we look like having a sequence of very bad years indeed. In the second race Tuesday there occurred some of tbe roughest riding seen on the track for many a day. Bassinger astride tbe favorite Einstein fairly ploughed his way through the bunch, almost knocking several horses down and com- pletely ruining whatever chances they might have had. Abtilla is the first of Artillery's get to start in America. She got the show by a nose from Beauti ul Bill in a maiden race at Qjkland, Wednesday, but they were fourteen or fif- teen lengths behind the first two. Some thought Artilla's owner desired her to remain a maiden until she is not made the favorite. The spectators at Newport will be treated to an interest- ing novelty on the opening day. The ordinary program will be enhanced by a fcx chase. A pack of hounds and riders have been secured for this event. Reynard himself is on hand in the shape of a handsome four-year-old red for with plenty of speed and stamina. "SoiiE years ago J. B Haggin, tbe muUi-millionaire mine owuer of California, Montana and New York, retired from racing the thoroughbreds he raised, and became a breeder of stock exclusively. He then declared that he should never race again, vhinking he could find amusement enough in his declining years in watching the young horses grow on hia farms in Kentucky and his ranches in California, and watch- ing tbem win in other (leople's racing colors. But like so many others who have tried to shake cff the racing fever, he has again had au attack of the disease, and his colors will be seen this year on the tracks in this vicinity." While the fore- going from the New York Times is correct so far as Bancho I del Paso horses not wearing the Haggin colors is concerned, i It is well known that for yeara pas: many ot the horses bred I at Kancho del Paso have been trained each year and leased to diflerent parties while remaining the property of the farm. When judges at running meetings scent something crooked in the air, and order another jockey than the one selected by the owner to take the mount on a horse, it is invariably the rule to declare bets off and allow twenty min- utes for a new book. Punishment of the guilty would be more severe were the original bets allowed to stand. DuBiKG the New Orleans meeting which closed last month 209 owners won some part of the money hung up by the ss- aociatioD. J. J. McCafi'erty won $11,483, more than double the amount won by any other owner. Fifty-six owners won over $1,000. Jockey O'Connor led the list of winning riders having llo firsts, 65 seconds, and 47 thirds to hia credit. Mb. A. B. Speeckei^ has purchasf^d from A. M. Linnell the brown horse Trappean, six years, by imp. Inverness, dam imported La Trappe, by Hermit. Trappean was not a great success as a race horse, owing to an attack of illness while a colt_ which affected his throat and interfered with his breal^ng. He is a large and handsome horse and is grandly bred, being one of the few horses in America with a Hermit dam. Thebe will be thirteen days' racing at Denver this sum- mer. The meeting will begin about the middle of June. Fred MulhoUand, who was in the stand there last year, thinks possibly the meeticg will be lengthened to thirty days, owing to no racing in Montana. He has been engaged to fill his old position, and has written the directors advising them to extent the meeting. Denver had a very successful meeting last year. The Spendthrift Stud has issued a catalogue in which the winnings of Spendthrift's get have been compiled. The re- capitulation of this table shows 132 winners, 1,016 times first, 805 times second acd 767 limes third, earning a total of |i743,406, and 21 non-winners, making a total of 153 starters and an average earning of $4,858 85. Some of his best get were Kingston, Lamplighter, Bankrupt, Pickpocket, Lsz- arone, Stockton, Golden Reel, Defaulter, Specutation. A CABLE dispatch last week from England received by Johnny Meehan of New York, brought the intelligence that the colt Tophet, that ran in his colors on tbe metropolitan tracks last fall, had won the Queen's prize of $5000 at Kemp- ton Park, His price was 9 to 4. Tophet is a three-year-old black colt by Fiddlesticks-Toscana, and therefore a full brother to La Tosca. Last year he ran in the colors of West- more & Meeham and subsequently in those of W. Boche. Speaking of Tophel's victory Meehan said: "Of course I'm surprised at the coil's good showing in England, but, truly, I always had an idea that he rould show up well some day. I bought him at a Belmont gale in 1897 for $125 and raced him with indifferent success until July ISih last, when I sold him for $2000, William Roche being the purchaser. He, I believe, represented Jockey Johnny Lambley. The latter raced him on all the tracks until the season closed and it was at the New Orleans meeting that the ex-jockey sold him to an English racing man." Meehan Is ot the opin- ion that Tophet, if in good shape, will he heard from again. Matt Allen's three handicap horses, Banastar, Candle- black and Jeannot, are in big, hard, healthy condition. Scannel, which may be regarded as a probable starter for the Metropolitan Handicap, is aa forward in condition aa is de- sirable for a horse not wanted for another month yet. This horse has done well, and travels wiih much more freedom than he did last season. Kingdon shows a lot of speed ia hia breezing work, but shows a disposition to train light. The death of the great Hanover putting an end to the ! produce of the stallion after this crop of foals are dropped, makes it of great interest to breeders and racers of the thor- oughbred to know that Hanovers are very scarce, and that the prices for them will be exceedingly high when anyone ! desires to purchase. On the farm unsold are about forty- five yearlings by the dead stallion, and there will be some forty-five foals this year, provided all are dropped with life end good luck. Some of the newspapers are persistent in the statemeLl ! that for the winning of the Bu-ns Handicap in California ' Fleur de Lis most take up a penalty in the Brighton Handi- } cap. The conditions of the Brighton are very clear and are ' hardly susceptible of misinterpretation. The only peaatiiea i provided for in the Brighton are for horses thit win either i the Brooklyn or the Suburban. They may gallop over the moon in any other events and start at their original weights in tbe Brighton i Mr. Boots said that Vincitor came out of his race in good | Bhape. "He was a trifle tired," said be, * but outside of this ■ I noticed nothing the matter with him. Vincitor was a little short and this made it worse for him than if he had I been right. Sonday when I went down to the stable at the i ranch I found a full brother to him which was born during tbe night We now have four full brotbers and sisters — Vincitor, Vincitor, Vincltoria and the suckling. Vincitor'a i is a three-year-old maiden which we have never started. I | don't know what I will name the last brother. I will have I to get some name which ia in line with the others." JoHK Madden, who has always followed methods of his own, and has always kept his own counsel, is this year fol- lowing the plan which he has successfully followed for several seasons in bis training work. There are always a lot of loafers around a race track, "rail birds," who fancy that they are laying up a stock of wisdom from which to draw dollars when the races b=gin. Now, these fellows, once they get the name of a colt or filly that can do good work, soon make public property of fast trials, and thus ruin many a "good thing" by helping the bookies to get a line on this good one or that. Madden has circumvented these wise boys very neatly, and not even the hoys who exercise his horses and rub them down afterward know the names of half of them. Mr. Ma den this year is following the plan he long ago adopted with success, and all that the robbers, evercise boys and other stable help know about a horse is hia number. Madden's orders come In the shape of "Here, boy, lake No. 8 and wash that mud off him," or "Don't give No. 10 but eight quarts of oats to-day, he's been over eating him- self," or in the early morning, "Let No. 14 have a good stiff" quarter, and then bring him io and rub that left foreleg of his and bandage it up light." By having his horses known by number instead of by name amona ttie stable boys Mr, Madden not only keeps the public from knowing too much of his business, but has a system that works much smoother and better in the way of speedy and frictionless execution of orders given. Horse Owners Stiould Use GOaiBAUXT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OR FIRING /m/'oss:!''^ to f-r^ Iiii-g any scjf or blfmish. The safest best Blister ©■■■?? a-e^. T«kea the plac© otoH lininn.'iitJ fiir mild or eevpra action. BemoTea all Btincties or BiBmi:^liOs from Horeea or Cattle. As a HUMAN REMEDY for Rheumatism, SprainSf Sore Throat, Ktc. itiaiavoJuable. WE GUARANTEE gSl,s¥.c''^teA°ft',Sf produce mnre o-''i.i! re?Tjlt5 (Knn a vhole bottle of anf liniment or -iliWh cure miztore ever mode, Etoft bottle of Caustic Balsam eold Is Warran- ted to gire Bat isfuci ion. Price 81. 50 per bottle. Sold bf dniCBist*. or eent br express. charRsa paid, with full directioog for il3.o*e. Send for de^riptive circalaza, teaimoDial9.gtq .A'iJre^a ~*- THELA^\'REXCE-WILLLiJrs CO., CUvelaod. Ohio 252 ®iy^ ^tr^^ir^r atvtf ^jo^tt^tnmu [Apeil 15, 1899 P. O. J. O. Summarlea. THURSDAY APRIL 6. SLx furlorgs. Selling, Three-vear-olda and upward— Malay, 97 (Mc' Nlcbols), 15 to 5, won; Aluminum, I08 (Jones), .io to J. second ; Kamsin, 109 ( aenuessey i, ll to 5, mirii : Key Huoker, Don Luis. Formeila, Hueno, Winifred. Caspar Jin. Browoell. Bliss Kucker, Loihlan. Tioe. 1:161^. Four lurlongs, Two-year-olds— Basseda, 117 (Piggotlj, 3 to o, won; Tar Hill, 99 turav). y to 2, s_t:una; buraocli, 96 (Mcl^icbois:. 12 lo 1 ibiru ; Saul of larsus, Icednip. Orplnaeut. lime, Oi-JS'j. Bix lurlongs, SeUiDg, Tdree-year-olds— Lady Meddlesome, in< (JoDes\, even, won- A'arla, i 7 ( >ar!and), IJ to i, becond; Yarubu. 114 (SHieldsj, 30 to I, third; Racebud, Peter Weber, tesioso, Cleodora. The Miller, Romany, sidelong, JU Astro, 1 he Wooer, Paliucus, Odd Eyes, ilme, Beven forlongs, tbree-year-olds and upward— Jiogle Jicgle. 98 (Reifl), SOtol.woo; Daisy F., 101 (Jonesj, 8 to 3, second; Be Happy, loi (Jen- kins), 50 lo 1, third; lempo, urady, Deer Fool, Ringmaster, Ostler Joe. Si v'forionVs, tbree-year-olds and upward— Prompto. 109 (Jones), 4 to I, won; aig-laud Bail, 111 (Holmesj, 8 'o I, second ; opponent, 106 (Reifl), 16 to 5, third; Horaiio, Crossmolina, Hardly, OuUder, Lavator Time, 1:15. ,. _■ J One and one sisteenth miles, Selling, Three-yp-ar-olds and npward— Joe Uilmao, 107 tReiflf', 5 to i. won; Merops. 93 (McNichols), 7 lo 3, sec- ond; Hugh reojy. 113 (P.ggoti), 7 to g, third; Moringa, Los Meoanos, Cromweil. Time, 1:48. FRIDAY. APRIL 7. Five furlongs, veiling. Three-year-olds— M on tanus, 107 CPowell). 12 to 1, wou; uenua, lu2 (N rvaez). 25 lo 1, second; Jennie Reid, 102 (Duuilller), 60 to 1, third: Maud Fergaso^', C. H. Harrison Jr, Juva, Saintly, BUind, Acb. Time. I:Oia^. One and one-elghth miles, celling, Tbree-year-olds and upward- Winifred, 85 (BrowD), 7 to 1. won; B. McCJOsKey. 110 (Jones). 3 to 1, thl d; Reoli*. Moraoa, tjyrun Cress, Univeraiiy, Durward. Juoge Wnflorii. lime. 1:56. Four furlongs. Two-year-olds— Flower of Gold, 103 (Jones). 3 to 5, won ; Rachel U, 9U iL-aiy,* U) 1. second; Loch Eainii-, lOS (Heunessy), 4 to l, third; Flush oi Gold, Biz Horn, ualene, Gusio" Palapa, TresJollie, Nettie Ciart Time, 0:49^. Five and ooe-htilt furiougri, Maiden three-year-olds and and upward— Tuiiamore, 107 tPowellj, S to 5, won; Henry c UO (Glover). 15 to l, Soistictf. 103 (Jones). 9 to 5, ihird; Melkanb. Sleepy Jane, Furniah. Nil au, Peacb Bloss .m, Nujcomar, Midia, Alnaja. BcromboUta, Goihe, RioGieno. Moonsall. Cymamo. Time, 1:U9'-. One and oue-elghLh miles. Selliog, I'btee-year-olds and upward— Frank JauDeit, HJ7 (JicNicho s), 5 Co 1. rtou; Cavallo,107 (Hahn).25 to 1, secoud; Anuowao, 91 (ttelff), 3 to 1, ihird; Peter II.. Uoda. Ulq Colorado, Mc- Farla'ie, .ouit>. Adam Andrew. Time, l:56^j. Sis furlODgs, Haodicap. Tnree-year olds ana upward—Gualala. 9S (Mc- Nichol?). IS too, woo; ilary Blact, 116 (Reifli, 11 to o, second; Rosor- moude. 96 (.Qrav), 4 to-l, tbird ; Rubicon, Tony Licalzi, Midligbt. Time, 1;14M SATURDAY, APRIL S. One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds and upwards— rim. 93 (Gray"), 6 to 1, won; Dolore, lUo {Jeotlnsj, 4 to I.secoud; Har. Tbonurn, 107 (Jooesj. 2 to I, third; Silver state, Eioatein, Meadnw Lart. Don Valiejo, Noma, New Mu'Mj, LorenalL, PolaSbi, None Sucb. Time. 1:42. One mileand an elguth. Selling, Tbree-year-olds- Merops, 112 (Piggotl). 3 to 5 won; Ciossmolina, 101 (Weber), 15 to i, second; Ihe Fretier, los (Jones J, 6 10 1, third- Jilspionage, Faveriham, Wnaleback, Dunpralsc. Time. i:56'4 One mile and a sixteenth, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Be Happy, 102 (JenKlns). 40 to i. woo; Casiate, IU4 ur-year-oIds and upward— Frohman, lOS (Dalyi," to l.won; Riogmaster, ill i,TbGrpe), 4 to 1, second; Novia, 106 (Jon s), 2 to 1. third; Jim Browuell, CardweU, Schnitz, Midas, February. Time, 1.12. Four furlongs, Two-year-olds— Ella Bolaod, 115 (Thorpe), ll to 5, won ; Rachnei C, 9j (Daly). 15 to 1, second: Basseda, lis (Piggotti, 7 to 5. third; Bathos. Kilty Keliy. Hindoo PriQC?ss, Abotigioe. Time. 0:49. One mile and a sixteenth. Sellibg, Three-year-olds and upward — Adolph Spreckrls, U3 (Piggoit), 2 to 1, won; Myth. 110 (Weber), ll to 5, Hecood: Billy McCioskey, li;9 iStewart),2')0 to 1, third; Jingle Jingle, Torsida, Opponent. Tom Calvert, Judge Wofford. Time, l:473-i. Seven forlongs. Four-year-olds and uuward— Mary Black. 103 { Relff), 9to2,wou; Fieur de Lis, 109 (Jonesj, 9 to 5, second; Miss Ro wen a, 106 (Thorpe), 9 to 2, thiri; La Goleia, Hugh Peooy, Buckwa. Time, 1:;7^ One mile, F "ir-y ear-olds and upward— Topmast, 107 (Jones), even- won; Storm King, 110 (Narvafzi. 15 to 1, secouii ; Rosormonde, UO, (Gray), 4 to 1, tb.ra; LoitGiri. Rub can. Time, I:4isj. TUESDAY, APRIL H. Fntarity Course, Selling, Three-year olds and upward— Dolore, lO^ (Tho pe), 3 to 1, won; He gh Ho. lis [ReifT), 15 to 1, second; Socialist, IP ^Jenkins). 15 to l, third; Alaria.Maud Ferguson, Lady Meddlesome, Feb", ruary, M> jor Cook, Don Fulaoo- Watossa Time, 1:U.S. One and one-sixte-nih miles, Selling, Four year-olds and upward— Elin- steiD. 106 (Bussiogen. 2 tol, won; M»j >r UooEer, 107 {Macklio}. 11 lo 5, seoud; Kosemal , 104 (Kileyi, 12 to l, third; Mainbar, Alvin E.. None Sucb, Reolia, narecbota, Byroi' Cross, Nilhau. Time. 1;50M, Futo lly 1 onrse. Selling, Three-year-olds— Mootanus, 104 (Macklin), 12 too, won; Horton. 113 LTh'»rpei, 11 to 10, second ; Jenole Reld, 99 (Lnu- idler), 15 to I, ihird; Genua, Sweet Cafces, Juva, Ach, Pompino, Lothian, Gold Scratch. Time. 1:12. Four furlongs. Selling, Two-year-olds— Alary's Garter, 108 (E. Jones), 9to5,won; Champion Rose, 98 (Stewart), 200 to 1. second; Ciga, 108 Ilcedrop. Jennie Riley. Tom Sharkey, Tres Jolie, Ned Dennis, Tauohe, Yanilc. LeoDden, Castso. Time, OrSOJ^i'. One and nne-ixteenth miles, selling. Three-year-olds and upward- Wyoming, 110 (H. Shields>,6 tol, won; Be Happy. 104 (Jenkins). 12 to l,8ec')nd; Roadrunner, HI (Mackllnj, 100 to I, tbird; Potente, Caspar, Hardl7, ulen Anne, Ping, Crossmolina, Hohenzollern, Time, 1:49. Six furl ngs. Handicap, Thr^e -year-olds and upward—Gualala, 104 (McNichols), even, won; Aluminum, 82 (Hal Brown), 40 to I, second; Ailyar, 99 (J. Relfi), 9 to 5, third; Highland Ball, Tony L'calzl, Jennie Glbb. Time, 1:14. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12. One oall^and a sixtepnth, Selling, three year-olds and upward— Peter Weber, 84 C^ee)." to 2; Tullamore, 112 (Thorpe), ll to 5, second: Don Valiejo, 105 (Romero), 20 to l, third; Qlengaber. Romany.Judge WofiFord Fe3tosr>. Paliucus. Sidelong. Melkarth, Baliverso, Yaruba, Gllberto. Time, 1:49. Jourlurlongs, Maiden Iwo-year-olds- Tar Hill, 118 (Macklio), 4 to 1 woo; Flush of Gold, 105 (Powpll). S o 1, second; Artilla, H5 (Piggott), 8 t'l 5, third: Beautiful BUI. Miss Vera, Candlelight II. Raceito, Pythla. Kolena, St. Elizabeth. Time, 0:49. Four and a hali furlongs, Two-year-olds. Olympic stakes — Golden Rule 123 (Plegott). lto2:Burdoc. 100 (McNicboisi, 4 to 1. second; Moans, 90 (J. Reiffi. 40IO1, third; Winyab. Sisquoc. Time, 0:55^^. Six furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Headwater, 107 (Jonesi, 13 to 10. won; Paul Griggs, Ha (Piggoit). 2 to 1, second; Guilder, 109 (Thorpe). 9 to 2, third; Socialist, Don Gara, Crawlord, Frohman, Time. l:i:i=li. One mile aod a quarter. Three-year-olds— Los Medanos. 105 (JenV ins) 15 to 1, woo; Corsine; 105 fJonesf, 4 too, second ;Llmewater, 105 (Holmes) 7 10 1, Ih rd; Olinthus. Time, 2:08\i. One mil" and ao eigbtb, handicap. Threa-year-oldi and upward— R osi- nante. 103 iJenklns). 9 to 5, won; Topmast, 114 (Sones). 9to5. second; David Tenny, 114 (Thorpe), 4 to 1, third; Faversbam, Mistleton, Plan. Time, i-.54f^. THRSDAY, ARIL 13. Six hjrlongs. Selling. Tbree-year-olds— Rey Hooker, U2 (Piggott), 2 to l,woo; Genua, 105 (Narvaez), 9 to 2, second; Wine. 105 (J. Reifl), 12 to 1, third; The Fretter, Crossmolina, Juvaj Dunpraise, Bland. Time, Five furlongs. SelHog, Three-year-olds and upward— Flora Hawk, 103 (Tborpei, l lo 2, won; Crawford, ill (Jenkins). 12 to 1, second- Mel Burnbam. 115 (Louilller). 200 to 1, third; Sierra Blanco, Colonial Dame. Santa Lucia, EdgemnonI, Spry Lark, Smyle, Alvero, Baliverso, Paul KruECr. Zem Zem. Time, 1:203^'. Five furloo:'?, Two-y*'ar-olds— Silveltall, 115 (Piggott), 5 to l.won- Nf'd Dennis. 105 1 J. Reifl). 1' t-) 2. second; Limerick, 105 (Thorpe) 6 to 5* third; Rachel C, Loch Ratrloe, Tom aharkep.Sir Hampton, Ariemis' Time, 1:02;^. One mile and a slxteenlb. Selling, Three year-olds and upward— Ar- bac*-8. 112 (Piggott), 5 to l.won; Joe Ullman, 106 ) J. Reifl), 11 to 5 sec- ond; Hueh Kenny. 112 (Tborpe), 13 to 5, third; Tony Licalzi, Myth" Joe Mupsle, E^poloage. Time, l:l6!a Five furlongs, Three-year old fillies -Miss Marlon, 107 (Jones), 1 to 4 won; El Astro. 107 (J. Reifl). 9 to 2, second; Banewor. 107 (Thorpe) 10 to 1 third; Royal Fun, Llmalus. Cleodora. Peach Blossom, Chlsoa Tia-r, 1:02S- One mile. Three-year-olds and upward— Siorm King, ll2 (Narvaez) 181",' 10. won; 'OallerJoe, li7 (Plggoitj, 4 to 5. second? Ripldo, 107 CAmes)" 15 ■. 1 1, third; Qrady, Three Forks, Booale lone, Gold Fin, Bliss Rncker'. T' e, i:42)4> Ooming Events. BENCH SHOWS. April 11-14— Daqnesne K. C. of Western Penn. show, Pittsburgh, F. S. Stedman. Secretary. April 12-15— Seattle Kennel Clab bench thow. Seattle. April lS-21— Dog Owners' Protective Association, CiQcinnati, O. J. Rogers Wright. Secretary April 19-22— Tdcoma Kennel Club bench show. Tacoma. April26-29— Baltimore Kennel Association's show, Baltimore, E. M Oldham, Snpt. May 3,4.5,6.1899— San Francisco Kennel Club's tbird annual bench show, Mechanics' Pavilion, San Francisco. H. H. Carlton, Secretary. COURSING. Apnl 15-16— Union Coursing Park. Eegnlar meetings eveir Sat- urday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening, 909 Market street. April 15-16— Ingle ide Conrsing meetings Park every Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Drawings every Friday evening, 909 Market street ^ For Oliampion HoDors. The preEBDt Bjstem of securice; the title of champioD has now been in cperalion for a little over a year and has proved 10 be one of the greatest improvements that has been intro- daced for many years. That it is perfect is not claimed, and ts test has developed one fault — the placing of three small shows upon an equal footing wilh the three most important fistares that conld be named. Correspondence received at the office of the American Kennel Club daring the past three months has shown ihat some of the p.ominent exhibitors in the west feel that it i9 little UBe for i hem to Beek after the hard earned honors of New York and elsewhere against the best dogs when others can get an equal rank nearer at borne at small shows. It seemed that under the re-enforced rule regarding approving premium lislF, passed at the annual meeting, the difficulty would be overcome by a liberal prun- ing of such classifications as that issued for (he late Milwau- kee show, and that when this was explained to these Western exhibitors they would heartily concur. The opportunity was there'ore taken to talk the whole sub- ject over during the New York show, with the result, how- ever, that it was evident the problem had not bsen solved. The position wa«, and still is, as explained bv the Western- ers— the title champion is obtained too easily; we cams on to New York and put our dogs down against the best in the country, but if we win we get no more than if we bad showed at Joliet or Milwaukee. The reply to this wat: But this will now be changed; it is n::iw necessarv to obtain ap- proval, and as the winner's c!as3 is one for which the American Kennel Club gives the prize, it can strike out all such as are not warranted, in view of the certainty of very limited competition. Then came the puzzling rej^iner: Oh, but yon must not d) thai; the winner's classes are what keep these email shows up, and it wouldn't do to cut them out. The problem thus submitted for solution was not a very easy one, for the Committee on Rjles had shown a decided obiec- tioD, when considering the subject in 1898, to state that any of the wins in the winner's must be at specified shows. A proposition has, however, been brought forward, and will be in due course referred to the Committee on Ru'es, to govern shows held after the present year, which seems to meet exactly the wishes of the Western exhibitors while everyone to whom it has been eubmitted is thoroughly in accord with the idea. It is to cali for the scoring of a certain number of points, ten being the suggested number, the shows being graded, with wins to the winners' classes at New York and San Francisco to arbitrarily rank as five-point shows. To avoid any cmtroversy as t ) how other shows will rank, the proposal as it has been submitted is that they shall be rated upon Ihe results of the last preceding show upon this basis: A record ot 750 d^g^ to be a four points show; under 760 and over oOC to rank as three pointf^; under 500 and over 250 as two points and under 250 as one point. It might be well perhaps to specify this as the minimum scale and in the event of the show improving upon its predecessor to give it the benefit of scoring in a higher rank. It will be seen that unless a dog scores two wins at New Y'ork or San Francisco in successive years he will have to win in three winner'^ classes, two of which must be at least of three points rank, with ihe other at a four points show, providing he is not a New York winner, and if he wins there he must also ba successful at two others which together will score five points When it comes to the small shows, in re- spect to which the complaints originated, it will take at least five of them to mike a scare of ten points, even if all are two point shows, whereas, as some are sure to be in the one point rank, still some wins will be required. In this way the shows will grade Ihecuselves according lo their importance and without any necessity for special ruling on the part of the Club except in the case of fixtures at new places when the 1- cality and amount of prizes will have to be taken into consideration and a special grade fixed upon beforehand as nearly as c&n be determined. In the December G-azalte for each year a list giving the rating of shows for the past year will be published as holding good for the coming year. The proposal is announced at this time in order that it may receive the careful attention and consideration of mem- bers ahd exhibitor?, all of whom are invited to give their views for publication. In order to have whatever is decided upon well understood, the proposal should come before the September meeting of the club, and whatever change is made should take effect on and after January 1, 1900, so that all records published in the Stud Bsok for that year will be of known rank — American Kennel Gazstte. We take pleasure in acknowledging the courtesy of the American Kennel Club for a copy of the American Kennel Club Stud Book, Volume 15, 1898, Numbers 46.328 to 49,976 incluBlve, which has iust been received and is now in the reference library of the Bbeedbr and Sfobbtmak. The May Bench Show. An encouragiDg number of entries to date marks ihe pro- gress of (veniB concerning the San Francisco club's show. To those who have been dilatory we will say that time is valuable for the eolry iiet will positively close at midnight, Sunday, April 23d. Changes in the premium list areas follows: Id Irish water spaniels, medals or a cash prize of $3 will be givfD in ibe cpen srd limit claesee. A new clafs for Airedale terriers has been added — for puppies, medals are offered for 1st aLd 2d and a diploma for third; the novice class will receive $2 for Ist, a medal for 21, and a diplo na for third; in the limit and open classes the awards aie, $3 for 1st. $2 for 2d acd medals for third. This all applies to both dogd and bitches. In Bosioa terriers an open class has been added for bitches wilh medals for 1st and 2d and a diploma for 3J. Among the dogs billeted from (he East are George Good- erham's celebrated fox terrier Veracity, F. Jay Gould's St. Bernards and some priz3 winning pointers. ♦ DOINGS IN DOGDOM. There is a son of Jh, Jingo and Dot's Pearl in Port Angeles, Wash. A recent litter by Miriam J. to Merry Prince is highly spoken of among setter fanciers. Redwood Cocker Kennels will cff^r a trophy for the best cocker brood bitch, jadged by two of her progeny, at the coming San Francisco Show. Billy Chute left for (be north on Wednesday to attend the bench shows in Washington. He probably took with him Y'osemite Kennels' latest. Buck of Kent. A St. Bernard puppy by Alta Millo — Laura, whelped November 25, 1898, owned by E. Pferduer. has yrown to the rather remarkable weight of seventy pounds in the space of four months. The defeat of the English champion Claude Dnval by Nor- folk Victorious at the Boston show created considerable stir. Victorious is American bred. Mr. Gooderham has our con- gratulations. A collie dog puppy, new six months old, by Old Hall Ad- miral, recently sold by Verona Kennels to Mr. Eppinger, of this city, has shown such promising qualities that an ofier of $500 was recently made for him by toe Verona Kennels and was refused by the owner. A meeting of fanciers will be held at the office of the Bbeeder and Sportsman on Tuesday evening, April 18 h at 8 o'clock for the purpose of re organizing the Pacific Fox Terrier Club. Arrangements will also be made for cffering suitable prizes for the May ehow. Yosemite Kennels will send to Dr. Pineo, Bar Harbor Kennels, the eixieen-moLths old pointer Don of Blithe (Up- ton of Blithe — Kent Amy). Dan is evenly marked, liver and while ticked, be has a fine head and good body. He will eventually be in stud at the Ea&tern kennels. Another notable illustration of a good dog from California going East is the recent purchase by the Bull Kau Kennels of ttie poiLler biich Palii Croxteth C from our Yosemite Kennels. John Lucas thippcd her East to Manassas, Va., lo be bred; the Bull Bun people liked her so well that they concluded to buy her. Paiti will be shown at Baltimore. The dog poisoner Is on his rounds agair. In following the notices of these detestable doings in our exchanges, the trail of the miscreant seems to follow a regular circuit, it might be just as well to keep a lookout for the peddler who sells antidotes and preventive (?) mediciues; this latter individual generally appears in a district a few days after there is a loss of dogs by poison. Pointer interests on the Coast are strongly alive at present. The admirers of the smooth coat king are now keenly alert to the value and importance of the breed as is shown by a number of recent importations from the East. Since June last we have noted eight good ones that have come West and we are credibly i<3formed that four more grandly bred ones will be here within a month. A list of ibe breeds acd number of dogs benched at the San Jose show is as follows: Mastiffs 4, Great Danes 4, St. Bernards 14, Foxhounds 1, Pointers 8, English Setters 3, Irish, Setters 4, Gordon Setters 2,Irish Water Spaniels 3, field Span- iels 1. Cockers 18, Collies 31. Bull Terriers 4, Fox Terriers 1, Skye Terriers 3, Pommeranian 1, Dachshund 1, Pugs 4, Italian Greyhounds 1, miscellaneous 1; total 107. Yosemite Kennels have added another one bred in the purple to their string of fine pointers. Buck of Kent, No. 51,190 (Ch, Rip Rap — Croiie Kent) is now installed in the Santa Olara Kennels, Buck is the only son of old Cham- pion Kip Bap west of the Rockies and is a full brother to the field trial winners Rip Saw, Rip's Pride and Kent B. With the dogs we have now on the Coast the fature for pointer breeding is bright indeed. J. B. Turner, owner of the Abdallah Kenels, Chicago, famed as >be breeder of several well known field trial win- ners, has sold to a California fancier the pointer bitch Pearl's Faith (Ch. Jingo— Dot's Pearl). Faitb is a litter sister to this season's Eastern winners. Lad of Jingo and Dot's Pearl. She will be bred to Plain Sam and her arrival in whelp to this noted dog will be a red letter day for the pointer inter- ests of the Coast. We are informed that George Richards has a strong penchant for Jingo bitches, possibly he is the new owner of Pearl's Faith, Kennel Regrlstry. VISITS. E. Atlridge's bull terrier bitch Woodcote Kit (Woodcote Venom — Rene) to same o^'ner's St. Blaise, April 8, 1899 J. P. Atkins' (Alameda) black cocker spaniel bitch Little Dell (Black Tighe Mon&), to Redwood Cocker Kennels' Ch. Havoc (Ch. Black Duke — Woodland Jude), January 21, I89y. Otto Sievers' (San Francisco) black cocker spaniel bitch Lomita ( ) to Redwood Kennels' Colorado (Red Mack— Woodland Molly), February 4, 1899. Apiil 15, 1899] mjjs pti-e&^x ansi ^voxtfttnmi. 253 F. W. LottriHge's black cocker spaoiei bitch Woodlaod CoDDtess (Ch. Black Duke— Woodland Jade), to Redwood Cocker Kennele' PoffTiQ Paslime (Ch. Viscount— Ch. Polly Paeiime). March 9, 1899 Rfdwocd Cocker KponeU' bbck cocker Gpaniel bitch Peg Wcffington (Ch. Red Rolard — Jessie M) to same owners' f'h. Havoc (Ch. Black Dobe— Woodlaod Jude), March 26 1S99. Redwood Cocker Kennels' red cccber fp3Diel bitch Toot- sie W. (Ch. Woodland Duke — Peg Wcffi'-gton) toeao'e own- er's Colorsdo (Red Mack— Woodland Molly), March 26, 1899 WHELPS. Mr. Baltz=T's (San FraDclsco) rongh coat St. Bernard bitch Coantess of F\U (Dabeof Fife — Coaotess HI) whelped on April 7,1899, seven puppies — 5 dog', 2 bitches— to Emil Pferdner's Soasta (Region — Empress Juno). J P. Atkins' black cocker fpaniel bitch Little Dell (Black Tighe — Mods), whelped March, 1899. four poppies— 1 doF, 3 bitches — lo Redwood Cocker Kennels' Ch. Havoc (Ch. Black Doke— Wocdland .fade). Otto Sievers' black cocker spaniel bitch Lomita whelped April 8, 1899. four dog poppies, to Redwood Cocker Kennels' Colorado (Red Mack— Woodland Molly). Kenwood Kennels' (W. B. Coutts, Sonoma). Eoglieh seller bitch Miriam J, (Dash Antonio — Paity B) whelped April 9, 1899,Dine puppies— 2 dogp, 6 bitchee — to fame owner's Merry Prince (Merry Monarch — Conntess Koseyl. SALES. M'-e. K. Hant (San Francisco) sold the red cccker epanie' bitch Redwood Virgv (Ch. Woodland Doke- Peg Wcffirg- ton) to Redwood Cocker Kennels, March 9, 1899. San Jose A'w^ards. [ConclQsioD,] COCKER SPANIELS (Other iban black)— Novice Dogs: 1st, Mrs T J ! BHghl's Baby Oro. Novice — Biubes: ist, Redwood Cocker Kennels' j RedwO' d Tirgle. Opeu— Bitches — 1st, Hedwood Cocktr Kenuels' La Palonia. ^ ioners— Dogs: fst, Bedwocd Cocker KeoDels' t olorado; :.d, j Tborrihlll Eeimels' Knight «.t LosAoeelfs. Cbampio s— Dog^: let, J E Boak'sch Koyai Uandy. Bitches: lat. Redwood Cocker Kt-unels' loot- ! ale W, Cicker Spaniels i Black — Puipy BUcbes: 1st, E C Flame's i Plamena Prmcess Novice— L'ogs: ist, F R Bishop's Nigger; 2d, (i A PenoimaD's sJan Jose Rei. Novice— Bilcbes: Isi, T J Rllghi'a Black Sue. Open— f>iga: 1-t, Redwood Cocker Kennels' Dofferln Pastime, j Open— BlfCbes: 1st, Mrs C M Barker's .lewell B; 2d, Th Tuhill Kennels' W'oodmere Tiny; 3d. KedAood Cocker Ker-opls' Peg Woffington. . ham- pions— Bitches: Isl, Ked«ood Coi ker Keonels' Ch Polly f»,stime. CuLLIE- i.Ttl-coiors)-Pappy— Dogs anil Bitches; Ist, Stewart d: Son's OrmsKlrk Yarrow, tvovice— Dogs imd Bitcbes; 1st, :;d. W B Frue's DJaiioa, La Creole. Open— Dogs: l3t,A McCbesney's Daiull Dhn. < pen- Bitches: Ist, ** B Frue's La t, role. Collies (other than tri-coli.ri — puppy— Dogs: 1st, Stewart & Sons' Soighter; 2d, S A Moreland's High- land Duke; 3d. O J Aibee's Eosyin Gallopln. Poppy— Biiches, 1st, J A Worelaud's Highland Beauty; 2d, Dr H (J Brown's Happy jfier Thought; 3d, J C Berreli's Wellsboa ne Happy Mediom. Novice— Di gs: 1st, Stewart and Sons' Soigbter. 2d.Mrs J A Beiluh's Bonnie Keno 3d, J drnoi's Duke of KolbPsay. Novice— Bitches: Ist. J U"( Bunell's. Princess Hega:2d. 3, ltwart& Son's Happy i houghi, Cragstan Moss Rose Open- Dtgs: 1st, O J Aloe 'sOrmsbirk Emerald Jr: 2J, tewart Avon's Soigbter; 3d, O J Al et-'a Alto « lifiOD. Open— Bitches: Ist. 2d, O J Alt)e*'s Qut-en's E umy, Bosiyn fiaisv.Sd, W B Frue's f rlncess Ozra. BULL TEFtKiFR*—Puppj— Bitches: 1st, Mrs vx Poppleweu'a Flora Qaliy. Novice Dogs: 1st, M M TinKham's ft oodcote Marvel. Novice — Bitches: l9t, Mrs W Popplewel.'s Woodcote Venus. FOX TFRRlERs (Smouth coat)— Open— Dogs: 1st, O T AJbee's Rei. SKYE lERRIER-'^— Novice— Bitches: 3d, Mrs F Burke's Chispa. Open— D' gs: 1st, Mrs F hurke's Romeo. POMMEKANIAN— Open: 1st, A Biel's Samp on DACHsurNDS— i>pen: 1st. W B Frue's frince Ropert. PUWS— Fuppy, NovIch ana Open : ist. Dr R K Freeman's Duke. ITALI.aN uREVHOUNnS- Open: Isi, Mrs H T Payne's Leto. Special awards were as t 'Hows: MASTIFFS— Best dog and puppy, Major. Beat bit'h, Queer. ST BEKNARUS (Kougb coatsj- Best doi:, King Mene.ek. Best bilcb. Princess Bheherazade. Best in taota Clara coonty, Ralph's Nym. (Smooth coatsi Best bitch. The Count ss BtJ. L TEKRIEHS— Beat dog, \Voijda)Ie Marvel. PCG:5 — Best iTog, Doke, Best bitch, Tooisey. GREAT DANES— Best dug. Defender. Best bllch. Lady Londec- bn u. h. Best puppy. Err ck. FOXHOUNDS— Best dog. General Moltke. PuINTKRS- BfSt dog, senator P. Best bitch, Jill. Best in Santa Cla a county, Joe D. ENGLISH SETTERS— Best dcg, Dnke of Farness. Best bitch. Queen otC'-anti". Bes pupoy, Nat. IRISH SElTTER-s- Best dog and best In coonty, Shannon. GOkDON SETTERS- Best dog and oltch: i-linton, Clarmont. IRISH WATEK SPANIELS— Bes , Ch Nora. CO. KEK SPANIELS (Not black)— Besi dog, Royal Dandy. Btst bitch, 'ootsevW. —est puppy. BaOy Ora. COCKER SPANIELS (.Black)— Best kennel, Redwood Cocker Zen- nels. Best dog, Ch Havoc Be-i[ biich, Cn Polly Pastime. COLLIES { I rl-colori— Best doE, Iijalma Best bitch. La Creole. Best poppy, Ormaklrk Yarrow. Collies (Oiber tbao irl-color)— BpsC dog, Ormsklrk tmerald Jr Best bitch. Queen's Bounty. Btstpoppvaod bt-at (.aliiornla bred pupoy In CoHle CluD, Su'gbler. Best Rancbo Bool'a bred, Ormsklrk Napoleon. Btst dog, and best California bred dog In Collie Class, Orossklrk Emerald Tr. Best tiltch, do. Queen's Bounty. Rest Calitornla bred bitch and poppy, do, Hfghlaod Beauty. Boston A'w^ards. The fifteenth annaal ehow of the New England Kennel Clab opened in Mechanic's Pavilion, Boslor, April 4[h. The iadgee were: Miss A. H. Whitney, for 8t, Bernards O^reat Danea and pnge; Mr. George Raper, for bloodhonnda, mastiffj, Bassian wolfboands, deerbonnds, grevhoaods, polnterF, setters, collifs, old Eogliijh sheep dcg3, all terriers (eicept fox terrieis. Irish terriers and Boston terriers), toy spaniels and misceilaneouf; Mr A. B. McGregor, for fox- hoonde; Mr. F. H. F. Me cer, for Irish water, Clumber, field aod cocker epanielf; Mr. J. L Kerncchan, for besgle^; Mr. W. C. Codman, for balldog?; Mr. G. Moss-Arnolr, for Dacbehnnde. Mr. Jamea Morlimer, for French bolldogs, fox terrien; Mr. Singleton Van Scbaick, for Irish terriere; Mr. Dwight Baldwin, for Boston terriers. We give tbe awards in the principal classes as follows: BLOODHOTJNDS-Novlcp— Dngs and Bitches: 1st. 2d. Cr C A Loo- gest's Bfotna, Happy Va ley. Limit— Pogs and Biiches: 1st, 2d, 3d, Dr C A Longpst's Larty Rowena. Banner II, Brutua. Op n— Dogs: 1st, 2d, Dr C A Looeest's Simon de >udbury, Lnalb. Open— Biicbes: Ist. 2d, Dr C A LoDgesi's C" LaTSWood I'borus. C'h Veoua, New Eoglbnd Kennel Clob'9 special prize r->r tbe be^t exhibit of four oloodhounds won by Dr Loogesi's Lady Rowena, Banner II. ^-Imon de f-udbury, Ch Layswood Chorus. English Bioodboood Club's trophy for best dug or bitch and gold medal lor best dog exhibited by a member of the cluh. Simon de Sudbury E. B. C. gold medai tnr be.st bhcb e-^hlbiled by a member. Ob Layswood Chorus. E BC silver medal for best American bred dog ex- hlt>lted by a meoiber, Brutus EBCwliver medal for btst American bred bitch eiblblt'-d by a nemt-'er. Lady Rowena. Winners— Does and E;tcbes; Isi, 2d, Dr Longest'a Simon de Sudbury. Cb Layswi^nd Chofus. MAyTfFFS- Novice-Iiogsaod Bitches- 1st. 2d. Dr Loueesi's Chlijago Pride, Black Beas. Limit — Dogs and BltihPs: Ist. Dr Loogesl'a Leon IX; 2d, Dr Jos E Dnibory's Jack; 3d Dr Tougesl's Tigress III; v h c. Dr Lougest's Black Pearl aud Black Bess Open— Dog..: Ist, 2d, Dr Loo- gesi's Blarfc Peter, Leon II ; ?d, Dr J E Doxbury's Jack. Open— Bitches: lat. 2d, 3d, Dr Looeest's Black Queen, Larty Elkson, Maldes. Winners- Dogs and Bitches: Ist, res, Dr Longesi's Black Peter, Black Queen. ST BERNARDS- Poppies— Dng3 and BItcbed ( Rough andamoothj: 1st. C H ?cbleicher's Blsmark : 2'!, F J Ooold's Helen M ; v h c, Blomtn- thal'B Col Teridy: res, H L Hfiflman's Carlo, Novice — Does 'rough coated): Jst, J Ruppert Jr's Rollo B; 2d.Suiiivan Bros' Olenmere; 3d, G Permai 's Uncle Remus; v h c, J A Waldo Jr's Friar Tuck ; b c, A B HoEfman's Baron; c, Mrs J fil Fisher's Newton King: res, .1 M Lvnch's Jack. Limit- Dogs (r. ugh coat): Ist. T J sheobrooKs' Sir Waldnrf; 2d. J Ruppert Jr's Rollo B; 3d, K J Ooold's Chantr*-ll Prince- v h c, G Her- man's Unclt- Remos; h c, Wabao Kennel--' Jim Blaine Jrr res. -ul Ivan Bros' Glenm«re. Upen-D.igs: lat T J Sheabrooks' Sir Waldo I; 2rnvv'>od Kiog Open- Dogs: ist, T M R- rke's Veronica If: 2d. P J Gould's Active; 3 ,JJ D wne> '3 Miss Barry ; h c, J i > lames' Royal Ei.pres-^; res, T Kt-Her'a I-ady Macbeih. Winners- Orgs and Bitches: Ist, T M Burke's Veron- ica II; 2d. P FI Bu-sbnell's Le Prince Jr. Specidls—N E Keonel Club's for beat exhibit ot /"ur. F J Gould St Bernard Club .silver medal tor best i merlcan bred rough-cnated St Bernard, dog or hitch. Sir Waldorf. St Bernard Club silver mt'dal fir best American bred smoolb^oaled St Bernard, dng or bitch, Veronica II. F J Gould's silver poppy bowl tur best Si Bernard puppy in show, Blsmark. GREAT DANES— Nov ce— Pogs and Bitches: 1st. G V Kelly's Ulnko: 2d : Allen G OHv r's Ro f 11; res, H Dumaresq's ^ex: v b c. Mis Anna V Hyail'B Stanley Jr; h c, MiFs Chrliitlna c Whitney's Mt'STelrty; F W Ht-usils' F ela. Limit- Df'gs and Blf-hea: 1st, u V Kelly's Mlnko;2d. Donollie Kenneln' StellaGlora It; third. Allen G Oliver's Rolf II ; res, Mrs J'mes J Roche's Poilla; v h c . F w Hfu^t's' Earl's Isoita. p^n— Does; 1st, Donoillf' Kennels' Dnnollie Pluro; ild, C V Kelly's Mlnko; 3d, H Dumareq'a Rex; v h c, H M Mc Aden's O-CfOla Cbiimmle; c, l-red B Am''er'3 Le ■. Open— Bitches: lat, i unoUle Kenne's' Ounnliie Hertha 2d, Mrs James J Roche's Portia: third. F W ■ eu-stls' Earl's Isnita. Win- oers- Dogs and Bitches: Ist. res, Dunollie Kennels' Donollie Plolo, Dooollie HiTtba: N E Kennel Clufi spe lal lor the best exhibit ■ f fnur Great Dan pk— Win by Dnnollie Kennels The ureal Dane ■ lob of America club medal fi>r the best Great Dane dog, do. bitch— Ddoollte Kennels' sandor Vom Inn. Duuollle H^rlha ENGLISH SETTERS— Novice-Dogs: Ist, H A Belcher's Vallt^; sec- ond, H L Keyes' Brake: 3d, Hobart Ames' Bnnter Boy; res. A Burlin- game's Bt'acon: V h c. C W Lovell's Roy Noble. N F Rf inet's Don de Oro; h c, H Dumeresq's Prince; E H Osihaus' Solos, Limit— Doe^: 1st, CJ uaylor's i-itlhooley: second, G H Wlghtman's Soodan Jr; 3d. H Keyes' Montell; r s, G J Lewis' Gos RockioKbam; v b c, Hobart Ames' Hunter B-y, F D Breeman'a John F JI Hiram Daws^in's Tang; h c, George W Lowell's Boy Noble, N F Reiner's Don de Oro, W Gould Bp'kaw's VIsroont Furness. Open- Drgs; Ist, C S Gaylor's Gilhooley; 2d, G S Lewis' Go-* Rockingham: 3n, Hiram Dawson's Tang; v b c, A M Tucker's Bodd Noble; h c ^ G Brokaw's Vlsmnt Furness. Novice — Bitchts; lat, Dr B C RuPseH's Gleam's >ellle; 2d, Hiram Dawson's Ramona II; 3d, H L Keyes' Blue Maid; res, B F Lewis' Brbble Babbs; h CAM Tucker's Doll Wlnd'm, J I>wis' Jersey Queen. Limit— Bitches: 1st, Hiram Dawson's Ramona II; 2d, B F Lewis' ^ue B ; 3d. B F Lewis' Babbie Rabbs; r-s, s W Carey Ir Sal Eng'isb; b c, J^s Lewis Jeisey Qneen , Chas H See's MoUie S. Open- bitcties: lat Dr B C Russe'l's Gleam's Nellie; 2d, Hiram Dawsnn's Ramona 11; 3d. BF lewis' Soe H; res. S W Carey Jr's Sal English; b c. Jos Lewis' Jersey Que-n, Chas H See's Mollie S. Winners— Bitches: isi; Dc B C Russell's Gleam's Fe lie: second, Htram I'awaon's Ramona II. IRISH -ETTER^-Novice- Doas and Bitches: 2d, F G Gondrldge's Pauline Fain^ford; ?d, F G Goodridge's ttaine U. Limit- Does and Birches: 1st, M C Bvers' Redbud Finglas; ^d. E W Joy's Rory O'M- re VII; 3d, LA Van Zandt's Lu"Te. Open— Dogs: 1st. DrJSLacnck's Fred ElchT; 2d, AG Chickerine's Kenmare: 3d, witbbeld, Op»n— Bitches; 1st, M C Byers' Redbud Flnglas; 2d, Claremont Keonels' Pride's Beauty; 3d, L a Van Zandt'." Biddy Fingias; h c. F G Goodridge's Pauline Rainsfnrd. Baine II. Winners- Dogs and Bitches: 1st, M C Bvers' R dbud Finglas:res, DrJ^Lacock's Fred Klcbo. GORDON SET I ERS— Novice— Dogs and Bitches: 2d. C T Brownell'-' DoraB;3d,M v Morra^'s Prince. Limit- Dogs and Eitchea: Ist.TM Gollin'a Don B; 2d. F D Freeman's Spot M ; 3d, Mis* S A NIckerson's LadyMaod; v h c. CTBrnnnell'a Maud S; he. R H Price's Lilly B. Open— Does: 1st. J B Blossom's Heaiher Bruce; 2d. CT Browne'l'^ King B: 3d, T M Gollln's Don B. Open— Bitches: l!^t. J Graham's Lady (Jor- don : 2d, C T Brownell's Nelle B; 3d. Miss S A Nlckerson's Ladv Maud; res, R H Price's l lily B; he, C T Brownell's Queen B, Mabel E. Win- ners—Dogs and Bitches: Isi, J B B ossom's Heather Bruce; res, J Gra- bam's Lady Gordon- New England Kennel Clob special fur best exhibit ot four. C T Brownell. IRIS^I WATER SPANIELS— Open— Dngg and Bitches: 1st, W J Bavlay's Micky O'Camp: 2d. T A Carson's Mnllie C. FIELD SPANIELS Open-Dogs (Any color but blackj; 1st, R P Kea.'^be^'sSaj-brooK Popcorn. Limit— Biiches 'Black;: ist. R P Keas- bey's'^aybrofk Mionie. Open— Bltrbes (Blackj: 1st, M A Viti's Ch Scan- dal. ■ ioufTS- Does; Ist. Sayt.rook Popcorn. Wlouers— Bitches; Ist, Ch Scandal: res. Saybrook Minnie. COCKfiRS— Punples. Does and Bitches: Ist, Broobside Kennels' Zaza; 2d, Hendrick Whitman's Bombo; res, R G Davis' Guess; v h c. MIfs F Brooks' Friday. ovice— Dogs (Biactel. Is . 2d. A S C medal?: Ist, Miss F BrooKs' Fancy; 2*1. '-arden Kenn Is' B'ack DoteH. Novice- Doas (Any other color), Ist, 2d. A SCm<=dal3: 1st. n L Tarr's Bimbo Limit —DoZ9 (Black): L«t. Belie Isle Kennels' Omo; 2d. W T Pa>ne's Keoo W II. Limit— Dogs { ^ny other solid color than blacki: 1st, W T Pavne'sMonte' 2d. F Henwood's K-ng of Hearts: 3d, (^ L Tarr's Pader- ewski; res, <* L Tarr's Red B!m. Limit— Does ( Parti-coWred): 1st, W T Payne's Farfi. Op-n— D gs(Biack"j: 1st, Belle Isle Kennels' Omo; 2d, F Henwo' d's Premier; 3d, Garden Kennels' Black DoKe II. Opei^ — Dogs (Any o ber c lor): 1st. F Henwoori'a Kim City Doc. Novice — Biiches (Black t. isi. 2d, ASBmei^als: Ist, Mis W T Seagrave's Sum- mer uirl ; 2'i. Mepal Kennels' Mepal's t'le'^; res. Mepal Kennels' Mepal's niory. Limit Bitches fBlack): 1st, C H Masor.'s Surt.rise; 2d, Mis W T S-agrave's Summer Girl; 3d, Mep 1 Kennels' Mepal Opal; res, Mepal Keooels' Mepal's Cleo. I. Imit— Bitches (Any solid color other iban black): Ist. W T Payne's Nellie Blaisdell; *^d,Q LTa't'a Virginia Dare. Limll— Bitches (Parti-colored): ist. W T Payne's Dorotby Parson's. Open -Bitches (Black): 1st. U H Mbsoo's Surprise; 2d, Mepal Keont-ls' Mepal's Oral; 3d. Mepal Kennels' Little Egvpt. Open— Bicbes (Any other color), 1st ?iO. 2d t6, 3d31: ist. W T Payne's Ch Blue B-Ils II Winners— Doga: 1st, F Heowood's Elm Citv Doc; res. B^lle Is'e Ken- nels'Omo. Winners— Bitches: l:it, C H Mason's Surprise; rea. WT Pavne'x urciicker spaniels. W T Payn^-'s Keno w fl. Cb Blue Bels I [» Dorothy Parsons. Nellie Blahdell. American Spai iel Ciuo Mepal cballense tr phy f r best cocker: C H Masou's >uri.rise. f^aynrook trophv f,>r besi solid colored cccker o'ber t an black, Nellie Blaisdell. Mldkiit trophy for best black cocker bitch shown wlih two of ber produce, Mepal Kennels' Ch Baby Roth, with Omo and Mepal's Opal. Premier challenge bowl tor b?st cocker pnppy, Zazi. Swiss Mruotaio Kenne) trophy f .r be9l trio of cnckera owned by one exb'bltor orkennel, one black, one red and one partl-c Oored, W T Payne's Nellie BlaiSi'eli, Keno w II, Dorothy Parsons Ciob sliver medal f r besi cocker, CH Mason's Surprise, '•unniogblll challenge cup for best IrL-sh waterspan- iel. W J Ba lay's MicKy O'Camp. Breeders' trophy (or ibe bpst field spaniel bred by exhibitor, M A Vlt 's t h Scandal. Clob.-^l ver medal tor bes' field spaniel, Ch Scandal. Silver cup fur the l>e3t black cocker span- iel bitch owned by » memb-r of the Ladies' Kennel Association of Massa- chusetts' Mrs W f Seagravi-'s Summer Girl. COLLIES — Puppies— Does tRougb): 1st, Henry Jarreit's Paragon : 2d, J w Spralt's Gleowcod. JJovce- Dogs (Rough): 1st, Henrv Jarrett's Paragon; h c, S t- Hickman's <4lllBrd: h c,J F riawson's Ruakln Limit- Does I Routsh): iBl, Henry Jarrett's Paragon ; 2d, Douglas Brown's Merry Osf.>rd; 3d. T B Ml dlebrcoke's Ellwyn t'len. Velerans Pogs and hitches, over 6 years, (Rough): Ist. Henry Jarreti's Wellesbo'irne Charlie; 2d. Lamb-n Staostlerd's H'ghland Floss, (tp^n- Dops iRougn): Ist. Heorv Jarrett's Paragrm ; 2(1, Douglas Brown's Merry Oxf'ird;3d, P Powers Prince. Puppies- Blicbes (Roughi: 1st, DMaetus Brown's Mlliervilie Su iBhine;2d, Dooelas Brown's Braodane Minx; 3d, Henry Jarreti's Mon Tr-sor; res, Lyman C-.nney"s Ceo Novice— BItclies (Roueh); Ist. Douglas Ert-wn's Mlllervllie Sunshine ; 2d, Douglas Browi.'s Bfii dane Minx: 3d.' G o Hall's D< wie D^ o ; r^a. RAJiur- ray's Hanover Model. Limit- Bitches iBough); Ist. Henry Jarreit's Raveo'-tone Beanty; 2d, R A Murray's Hanover Surrriae; 3d Duuglas Brown's Brani^ane Minx ; res, Douglas "pwn's Brandane Milkmaid;v h c, R A Murray's Hanover Model. Open— Bitches ( Rough i : 1st, Hanry Sarreil's Ra-enatone Beauty ; 21. R A Murray's HanoverSur- prlse; 3d, Dooela,'S Brown's Brandane Minx; res. "neorge Hall's Dowle Den; v b c. Doo^Us Biown's Mlllervllie Gypsy Queen. R A Murray's Hanover Model- Wlnnera— Drgs: 1=1. Henry Jarreit's Paraucn; res. Dougli-s Br 'wn's Merry O.xford. Winners— BitclesFlrs, Henry Jar- reti'rt Raveostone Beanty; res. R A Murray's Hanover Surprise ^ ew England Kennel Club special far best exhibit of lnur— Henry Jarrett. Col le clnb trophy, value $3i0, for tbe hest Amprlcan-br»d cellle e.^tjlblted by a member— Henry Jarreit's Paragon. ( ollie club metfal lor hfst of opo site sex to winner of in'phy — Douglas Brown's ililiervlUe Sunshine. ColUe club medal lOr best Americao-bred collie Puppy— Heory Jarrett's Parag n, F. iX lERRIERS (Smr olbl- Poppies— Does: Ist, J F. Thayer's Lalk Minuet: v h c, J E Thayer's Hillside Winsome Novlc« -Biiches: Ist, L & W Rutherfi-rO's Wairen Supple; 2d, R F 5fayhew's Bell" Dnval; res, G H uooderham's Norfolk Jewel; v he. Berberry Keonals' Warren Reckless; h c, J E Tbsyers Ullislde Olivia Limit— Bl Che*: 1st. l & W Roihdrford's Warren Deiall; 2d. L & W Ruiher- lord's Warren Contract; 3d.n H'^ooderbam's Norfolk Valse: R F May- hew's Belle Duval. Open— Bitches: Isl, L d: W R iherford'g Warren Detail: 2d, L d: W Rotbprforrt'a »a arren Contract. Winners— Do^: Ist, G H Goodeibam's Norfolk Victorious: re«, U M Carnocban's Claude Dnval. Winners- Bitches; 1st. h <£ W Rnther'ord's Warren He all ; reti Li W Rutheritird's Warren C.iotract. Fr>X TF.RRIEHS (wire haired) — Pupplps- Dogs: Isl.GH'^oo erham's N rfilk Tartar; 2d,GACocii- ran'a Hlli Hurat Knocker; res, Sraail«ood Kf onels' KlUq-iIck ; v b c. G M Carnocban's Bairn^muii (Jadflr; b C, J Lyhn's Bol, Mead; c, Wm Wheelei's Beverly Vulcan It Novice— Dogs; lal, C W Keyes' .Mt-ers- brook Brlstlea; 2d, O A Cochran's BUI Hurst Knocker; res. p-mallwoiid Kennt*U,' Reeislrar; v b c, G M Caruochan'o Calrnsmiilr Gaiiflv; h c. Hill Hurat Kennels' Hill Hurst Trouble; c, J H Mulllis' Hill Huraiorl'. Limit- Dogs: lat, Q M Can ochan's Go Bang ; 2d, C W Keyes' Meerebmok Bristles; 8d, B F Maybew's Rasaltlon, rea, O M. Caroochan's Ftre- away: v h c G H Gooderham's Norfolk Tarter. Open— Dogs: lat, G M ( arnocnan's Go-Bang; 2d. CW Keve-' Meeisbrook Brl>tl-9; 31. CW Keyes' EndcllOe Bill* : res, R F Mayhe«'? Rascaltlon: v n c. C H Good- erbam'a Norfuifc Bristles. Puppies— Bitches: Ifli.Smallwood Kennels' smallwood Vaoloka; 2d, Harris sentell's Lady Ltlnhurt. Novice- Blicbes: ls',G M Carn' Chan's Rlchm nd Sunov ; 21, ,r J Lvi-n's Trip ^heel;vhc SoiaUwond Kenr els' Smallwcod Vaolnka; he. Hill Burst Kennels' Hill Hutsi J- ;,=<. Limit— Biiches: i>L G M Carnwhan's Rlch- monn unny: 2d. C W KeyeV HUlcresi Sniace; 3d. C W Keye:,' HlUcrest Flirt; res, Htii Hurst Kennels' Roy.oto ■ iUe Open— Blicbes: Ist, « M Carnocban's Klchniond tJypsom ; 2d, C W Ke^ea' HI icrest Solace: id, A A Macdona'd's Aldon .'^♦■quel ; res, h M Carnochao's Calroaraulr KIs- met; v h c. Hill Hurst Keunels' Royston Wag. ^\ loners— Dogs: ist, G M Carmohan't Go-Bhiz: res. C W Keyes' M*^rsbr.>ok Bristles, win- oers- Biiches: 1st, r*^s, G M Carnochan's RicDmnnd Gypsum, Rich- mond Sunny. N K K C ap^c'ai for best exblhlt ot four smooth fox ter- riers. L & W Bulbeif. rd N E K C special f.ir besi exblhlc ot f. or wire- haired lox terriers. G M CarnocbaD. Amerlcao Fox Terrier Club Bp«clal for best smooth doe in open class. Norfolk Vicioricus Pest smooth bltC' In f.pen class. Warien Derail Best smooth doc In limit or novice class, Warren Cardinal. Best smooth blich in limit or novice flas". War- ren Detail. Bfst smooth pni-pv, Calrosmulr Garter. Be«t wlre-balred d(.g In open clas.", Noriolk Brisiles. Best wire-hatred bitch In open class, Aldoo Sequel. Best wlre-hHlred dre in ilml' i.r i ovice class. Nor- fiilk Tarta.- Best wlre-i aired biich in limit or novice class. Hilicreat Fdrt. Best wire-haired pn|>py, Norfi-U Tartar. Grand challenge cop forihebest fox lerrlt^r. ■■■o-Rane. YanKeo stakes of K-^a-tat. Warren ' nntraci; 2d, Norfuik Minuet; 3d. Norfolk Ta-lar. Tomboy Stakes of lS99-l.-.t, Warren Coulract; 2d. Carnsmuir Kismet. Above specials opeo to members only. ROD. Coming Events. April 15— Fourth S-etorday Fly-Castiog Contest. Stow Lake, 2:30 P. M. April 16— Fonrtt?. Sunday Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Lake, 10 A, M Another Oansping Ground. It 18 reported that another attractive camping ground is to be established in what is bnowa as Claire Park, wbich is located right opposite the stretch of watei where the Gaerne- vaile regatta was held last vear. Preparations for clparing have already been made. Good aogling can be had in the vicinity and will lend an additional ch-rm to a snmmer oot- ing. Full particulars can be had at the offices of the S. F. and N. P. By. Co. Local spcrtsmen are interested in the doiogs of the Marin county board of Eopervisors, who at a meeting this week were to take action In regard to tbe shipment of fish and game from the coaoty. It is claimed that the proposed ordtnance introduced last week was aimed at the Conntry and Tamal- paia Clabs, who each have large preserves in the county. Whatever feeling or reason Drom[.ted the introdnciion of such asweepiDg proposfd crdinacce it willcot do figure in the case, for the reason, that it is a well known principle of law that a county government cannot enact laws in conflict with the general laws cf the State. Tbe carrying oaieide of tbe coonty boundaries of fish or game, the same being in the possession of tha sportsman retnrnipg from bis outing trip cannot be stopped by the county officials, this act on the part of officers would be in direct contravention of the spirit of the ftatute. t hou'd the supervisors trv lo bar colside sports- men from indulging in tbe fishing and shooting privileges ofiered in Marin ccanty, the business men cf the various towns and resorts will be the Icser^ of many thousaudB of dollars annually spent by visiting sportsmen. Such coonty legisla'ion is not founded on good financial lines nor in keeping with the dictates of ordinary common sense. A meeting of business men, sportsmen and others interested will be held In tbe rooms of the Slate Fish and Game Com- mission CO the I9th inst. Tbe long discussed question as to status of the sea lion and (be part he playe in tbe destruc- tion of fish nill be taken up. Frcm present indicaiions a consensus of opinion is that ihise marine animals have long beeen and now are a menace to me supplv of food fish on the Coast. Practical people, fishermen and sportsmen who have for years pist ob-erved their babiis, acd, in tbe cafe nf the former, suffered directly and indirectlv from their de- predations will offer soii.e ficts and figures that are strongly ccnvincing as against the sea lion°. Prof. Jordan, who some years ago was not in favor of their destruction, will address the meeting. William Meyer was held for trial in the Soperior Ccart by Judge Brown of Santa Rosa last Monday npon tbe charge of having used dynamite in the pools of Auf^tin creek, in Sonoma county, for the purpose of killing fisb, which cffeose is laid down as high misdemeanor. It is alleged numb ra of small fisb were killed on this occasion. Deputy State Fish C mmissioner Babcock was present at Ibe examination. A number of witnesses were examined. The prosecution was conducted by the assistant district aitorney. The defendant was representf'd by T. J. Butts. The prisoner's bail bond was fixed at fioOO Harvy McMurchv and Phil Bekeart are devoled to the charms of tbe gentle art as well as to sporis afield and trap-shooting. Both of ibem accompanied by Mrs Bekeart and some young folks have gone to Mendocino county for an outing. The spot selected is one well known to both gentle- men and some royal eport with the rod is anticipated hy tbe paity. Sacramento anglers are not entirely devoted lo trout fish ing, last Sundry a partv composed of Mr. and Mrs. C K. Lipman, Mr. and Mrs. J C Brusie, Ira A. Robie, George Neaie nnd a few others went by train to Davisville for a few hours' Oy-castins for pike in Putah creek. They frund tbe water (oo high for Ibe best results, but caught about twenty pike cf nice size. Tbe fly-casters, such of ^them as are not whipping a favor- ite stream for trout to-day and to-morrow, will meet at .'^tow Lake ft trials at casting in tbe I'ourtb series of this season's contest?. It is probable that permilf to fish in Wiid Horse Valley will be ifsued only to Vellijo ^pr rt^men hereafter and that a limit will be put on the individual catch. Fort Brag anglers are having good success in the tidewater of Novo river acd^Pudding crtek. 20,000 Rainbow and "cutlbroal" trout will be placed \a Wild Horse dam in July. 254 ®^e ^r^^^^r mxif ^xret^wmt* [Apbil 15, 189P The Game Law. The open season for shooUng qoail. doves, deer and wild duck as fixed oy the State law is as foUowe: Doves, 15th July to ISthFebra- ^. Mountain quaU and ^ouBe, iBt September to 15th February. Valley quaU, wild duck and raU, Ist October to Ist March. Male deer, 16th July to 15tb October. ■ „ v, « „^^.^>i r.^ The clertB ol nearly ail the Boards of Sunervisora have advised us no chaoees have been ma'ie this year, but the ordinances pa^ed fast vSr hold good if they do not conflict with the State law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinances that alter theopenseaaonas provided by State law: Amador. But^ Inyo, Modo^ Mono. Mendocino. Mariposa, Nevada Napa Plumas, Ban Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara. Sacra- mento. Solano, 3anta Cruz. Siskiyou, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. „ ., ^^ ^ ^ t? -^ ^ nr=i^ Alameda-Rail. 6ct. 15 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer July 1 to Oct. 1 Pheasants protected until February. 190J. Hunting, killing or having in possession for purpose of sale or ship- ment out of county: quail, bob white, partndge, wild ddck. rail, mountaiD quail, grouse, dove, does or deer, antolope.elk or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer. Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. „ , ^ ^..i.,* ., Contra Costa—Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. C^se ot dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Frrano— Maiket hunUng and shipping game out of the county pro- Humboldt^-Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killmg of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after sunset and one oalt hour before sunrise. ..-..., Kern— Shipping game out of the county prohibitoa. Lake— Deer. Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. ., ,.^ ^ Los Angeles— Siupping game to markets outside of the coontv pro- hibited. Marin— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Madera— Market bunting prohibited. ._.,... ^^ Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. Iflt. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. , , . ,, ^ , ,,, w . Orange— Doves, Aug. 1 to Feb. L Deer. Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market hnnting prohibited). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March 1. Ducks and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows: No person shall ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Kiverside— Shipping game oit of the county prohibited. San Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara— Deer, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). San Diego— Shippiag game out of the county prohibited. San Luis Obispo— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 15 to Dec. 1. (Use of hounds prohibited. Hunting for markets situated outside of the county prohibited). _ ,, ^ ^.^.. ^ San Mateo— Deer, Julv 15 to Aug. 26. (Use of dogs not prohibited. Market hunting prohibi[ed). Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting ftom boat at high tide prohioited). Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Sierra— Deer. Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Sonoma— Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- ants, clwe season tin Jan. 1, 1901. Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Use of nets in streams ot the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Doves, Juiy 15 to Jan. l. Trinity— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Shipping game out ol the county prohibited. Ventura— Quail, any variety. Oct. 1 to Nov. J. Ooxning Events, April 16— Tacoma Gun Club, Blue rocks. Tacoma. April 16— Lincoln Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. April 16— Pelican Gun Club. Sacramento. April 16— Olympic Gun Club. Challenge live-bird medal. Ties. Ingleslde. April 16-30— Seattle Rod and Gun Club. Blue rocks. West Seattle. April 23— San Francisco Gun Club. Live birds Saa Clemente. April 23 -Olympic Gun Club Blue rocks. Ingleside. April 23— Union Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. April 23— Merced Gun Club. Blue roclis. Merced. April 23— Gaideu City Gun Club. Blue rocks. San Jose. April 30— San Francisco Gua Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. April -.— StockTon Gun Club. Blue 'ocks. Jackson's Bath. May 7— California Wing Club. Live birds. Ingleside. May 7— Alert Gun Club. Blue rocks Birds Point. May 1 J— Empire Gun Club. Biue rocks. Alameda Point. May 14— Garden City Gun Club. Blue rocks. San Jose. May H-Olymnic Gun Club. Live bi ids Ingleside, May 29-30— California Inanimate Target Association, Antioch. June 2-3-1— State Live Bird Shoot, Opeu-to-all. June 29-30— Grand American Handicap. Eikwood Park, N. J. At the Traps. To morrow the Lincoln Gan Club oflere an attractive and varied program at Alameda Point which doubtless will draw many shotgnn devotees to the trap grounds across the bay. The scheduled club events commence at 10:15 A, m., to he followed by an open-to-all race at fifteen blae rocks, entrance $1.00, three moneys, class shooting. The prize shoot at fif- teen targets, entrance 75 cents, is prolific in useful articles as trophies for the ekillful sportsman. In this event the novelty is o0ered of running a try-out six-man team shoot, the teams to be composed of repreEentatives of the different gun clubs. At Ingleside pigeon shooters will have a chance to try a hardy lot of birds during the Olympic Gun Clnb challenge live bird medal ties which will be shot out and the pioneer own- ership of an elegant medal will then be determined. In Sacramento to-morrow the Pelican Gun Club will hold a regular shoot. A live bird and blue rock shoot will take place tomorrow at Red Bluflf under the auspices of the Red Bluff Gun Club. The shooting grounds have been placed in first class order and five new electric traps have been set in position. Sports- men representing the gun clubs of Redding, Baird, Ctiico, Willows, Colusa, MarysviUe, etc., and Oregon will attend. The meeting is open to shooters north of Sacramento only. Pigeon Ehooting prevailed at the Ingleside grounds last Sunday, the Olympic Gun Club holding their regular monthly live bird events. A strong wind blowing across the traps made the efforts to escape of an extra strong lot of birds a handicap on straight scores. In the club medal race with sixteen men up, the scores made by the several classes were as follows: CHAMPION CLAS9 Golcher, W. J 112lllI022:i-n Haight.C. A._ 1212*2*12222-10 Qolcher, XC _122012221H1— ll CLASS A. Shleldfl, 4.M 121222100112—11 Owens. L. D 120II10121U— lo Stone. C'.P 112102211212—11 "Slade" 2ll21"Il2-'io— 9 Uc£«J I. E 022212122011—10 While, H. H 2100221111*1— 9 CLASS B. Paul Delmas 222212122210-11 Foster, W. F 000212002012- 6 virion. H ...........10122221122 II -JoDes" «*..,,n.n..._ . Hose, H. E 022210*11 121— 9 Kleiser, D. . . , "Pope" 102222000212— 3 BACK SCORES. Golcher WJ 1121*1211011-10 "Pope" 0110022022*2-7 Gocner H C ..10^221120111-10 Klelser. D 0*tO*l20021I- 5 Veroon .^.. :.. ..:. bill22212*«2- 9 Fo.ter 000101000010- S * Dead oat of bounds. Six bird matches followed the club race, in the first one Shields and Delmas killed straight from the twenty-eight yard mark and divided the purse. Clarence Haight, sboot- iog at thirty yards, made the only clean score in the second race and won the pool, thus overcoming in part his ill luck in the club race when two birds, hard hit. dropped out of bounds. The San Francisco Gun Club had a large attendance of members and visitors during the regular monthly blue rock shoot at Alameda Point last Sunday. In the club race at twenty-five targets thirty members entered; eeyen back scores were shot up and a squad of seven visitors joined the jovial company of target smashers. The general scores of the men averaged well, although a puzzling wind prevailed most of the time. The scores in detail of the club race were as follows: Webb _iii!iiiiiiiniiiii;iiiiii— 25 Btcklefson ill lOIlllillll 1 1111111111—24 Feiidner lllllllIllllllllUOillllO-23 »-chuliz "" lOIOllt 1 111111 IIUIIIII 11— 23 Kioe lllllOUUUllllllOlllOll— Z'Z Bek^art 0111111111111111111100111—22 Forst-r ' lIllOlllllllllOlUOlllOll— 21 JElevesahi ' llOliOOllllllllOlllUlUO— JO Shaver lliuiiniil 11011111101110-20 Murdoch " lOlIllOlinilllllllOUlllO— 20 Shaw '" Illl01111011b.il 101111001—19 Laoe „.l]llI10M'I10100illllllllO— 19 Hazea llOllOOOlilllllUllOlOlOl- 18 jusiins 1110011111100011111011011—18 Hauer ' „. ,11011111100001011001111 J 1—17 DreyJus lJllOlOloniOliOilOlllOiJl-17 Miller JOOOli'l 1 01111111011101010—16 Sweeney ' „0nili01I0101llUI01111l0o— 16 Keller lOJlOOlOllllU'lOOOiOliOU 15 Kullmaa J IIOOOIOIOIOUUOIIOOOOIII— 14 Hecht OnOllOollOllOlOOlOllOlOl- 14 Rosenberc" ll lOlOIOOiiOlclOlIlOOlKiU— H Piel OlOlOlllOlOIOlOOlOOllOUO -13 rstjam llOOlOOOOllOOlOUOaillJOl— 13 Lockwood - OllOOOlUHOli'ilOO'OllllO— 13 McLaoe . • ..^ - lOOlOlOlinOOiOOOlll 110010—12 VerDOD llllUOUOlllllullOOIOlOl— 11 Kullman H lOOIOlIOOIOlOlllOOOOullOi— 11 Waada 000100101 lOOOOlU 00000100— 7 ■Riel " OOiiOOOO-0000010— 4 Webb' iioiiiiiiuiioiuiuiiui— 2a Bekean* lOlllllllllOlUinilinoi— 22 Roseciberg* luiOiOllUOluilo llliOllI— 17 VeruoD* 10111l!C01lllOuilOfill01lO-16 iicLane* 101010001 loiinionnooi 10—14 Wiel * 0000010 lOOOOOOOOJOOOOOOOO— 1 Robertson t 1101111011111111111011111—22 J.ihnsoDt OlIlOlllilulIllUlOlllOll- 21 Spars t lOlIlOui in 11111111111100-20 Fisher t 1111 lOOOOll 11110110111111—19 HoMt lllOMIllOinOU 1 1011101-19 Tivendalet lOOOIlOniiioiOlllOOOiOlOI— 13 Lewis t 0110010000010001101111101—12 * Back scores. t Visitors. In the twenty bird pool shoot, 50 cents entrance, three moneys, class shooting, for those in the pool, first money was divided by Schuliz and Sears, second monev betwern Eig. Forster and Fred Feudner. and the third division by Sbaw and Murdock. The detailed scores in this event were the following: Seaver - UUllllllll 11111011—19 Scbullz llOllllOlllllUllllI— U .Clears 1111111111111110 HU— IS Webb iiiiiitinoiiiiioiii- 18 Feudner IfiOloiiiihii iiiiuui— 17 Hoyt lOOIinil nil 1111110—17 Forster OllllOliilllllIlUllO- 17 Miirdock linillllOLO 1011111—16 bhaw 1 1 111 lOl I lOlU 101110—16 Sweeney IIOIOIIIIOIIUOUIUI 15 Jusiins l]lintllCO,.110l01IO-14 Jonnson IIIOOOIOIIIU 1001111—14 Rosenberg lonooioililllinoioi— J3 Lane , OllOOlinilli'lUiOlO-13 VerooD 000101 liOlOll 111 Jiul— 13 Kullman .OOlIlOlli.loCOOillOU— 11 Miller , IIIOOOOOOOIO lOOUll— 9 Hecht OOOOIOlOlulCOOOlOlll— 8 The club members will shoot live birds at San Clemente on the 23d inst. The Empire Gun Club shot through a long program last Sunday, comprising the regular monthly events and also the postponed races from last month. A numerous attendance of members and visitors carried on the competition before the traps, many good averaging scores being made despite a cold wind which somewhat interfered with the shooters. In the first regular event, the clnb mejal race at twenty-five targets, the highest score, twenty-two breaks was made by J. Durst, who is the medal winner for the month. The scores in detail were the following: Durst noil lUlOllOllUl 1111111-22 Andrus 1111111111110111111100111-21 Klevesahl lUIIOIlOllllllllllOlOIOl— 21 Huie 101101 1111 1111 II 101010111—20 Debenham lOlllllIllOIOUOIOlIOllll-19 Dr Gere llllllllllflllOilOUlOllOU- 18 LaMotle 1111111010100101001111011—17 Irelacd, J lOIllOllJOlO 110111001111-17 Hauer oihioiiioinoioiiicoiiioo is La Motle, A lOiOllllOOlUlOlOOlOuiIul— 14 Dr. Cornwall oiooiooiooiooi iiioooiroii— ll Alden oiioiooouiooeooioioioini 11 Mitchell OlOOllOOllllOt'OlOOOOlOOl— 10 Ireland. W -lOOlOOOlOOOCllOllOuOlnOll- 10 JBazeo llOlOUOiOOlOtlOOOlO UOOOl— 9 Baird ..lOOOOOOOlOOOPlOOnoOOlllll— 8 Lewis OlOOlOOOOlOOlOOOlOlOOlOOl— 8 Pellier ...lOuOinonoiooooiniOiOoloiO- 7 Guyette OOOOOOOOlIOOOOOOOOOOOOCOl— 3 Seaver* llllliliniioilllllllllll- 21 Robertson'^ 1 1 10111 Hill IJlllOllHOl 1—23 RotiiDsoD* louiiojiiiiiniiiiiiino— 22 Klne* lllllOOlllOlllillllOlUlO-19 " Birds. The next race, the "money mitch*' at twenty-five targets, shooters classified bv their scores in the preceding event shows in detail the following resntts: FIRST CLASS. Klevesahl iiiiiuiiiiiiniiiiiiom— 24 Andrus ..OOlOiIiyilllOlUIOOllIlll— 13 Hnle IIOIOIIIOUUOIOI 11111103-18 Durst IIIUOIUO —10 SECOND CLASS. La Motte, V ooioiniiooiiiiiinnimi- 19 Debenbam lOOOlIlUllIlOlOOUIlOlIl— 18 Vprnon* lOIOlIUOUliniioiol 11011-18 Kinc* iioinioiftiiooniiioniuio— 16 La Motte, A* OnOlKU'lOilllOOOOlOdOOOl- 11 ilr. Gere Ol(ioi"lOi)loini(ioinillfHio— n Ireland, 8 OlOOlOlOOlOUllOOOlOOOOlO-lO FOURTH CLASS. Aldon 01101011111010(10110000111—14 Mitchell oniiioil llOOlOi'llftOOO'ill- 18 Vernon * .-. linillOOiilDlin toiiouo —13 Dr. Cromwell 0610inoooiOiillOi1t):oi 110—12 Ireland. W lllOOlOOOlOOlOUlOOOrOUtO— 9 Guyette UOlOOlOllOOOOUOOllOOOOO— 9 " Birds. High score in first class paid Kleveaahl $4 80. V. La Motte won $3 60 in second class. Hauer and A. La Motte divided third class money, $2 40, and fou.tb class money, $1 20, was won by Dr. Alden. In the club prize gun race the score? at twentv targets were: feudner, F nillilioiuillliui— 19 La Motte, V illilllllunilCllU— 19 Hauer OIOlOlOOOlOiOOlOOUl— 9 Durst _ » OOOOOOOOOOUIOOOOOOO— 3 The back Ecores in the club prize gun race, which was postponed last month, were the folloning: La Motte, V „ IlllllUlllJllllIIOl— 19 Deoei-ham „ IIIOOIIOIIIOIIIIIJIO— IS Sears* lOIOillOOllllllllOll— 15 Hauer _ „ OOlKilOlJlllllOlOlll- 14 Feudner, F niooiinioooiillllll— 14 Hazen llOlimiooioil 11000—13 Feudner, F* -OOllloiUOflOOl 110111—12 Lewis „ 010 OllllOOOOlOmiO— 11 Batrd OllOllllOlOl 11100 (1ft— 9 Dr. Gere „ _OOiilO0011llO11100IOO— 9 Ireland W OO^OOnolOonioilOoio— 7 Hazea* „.0in00iO10O10Oi00110— 7 Ur. Cornwall lOOlOUlOUOiIOOOOft 01— 6 Ireland, J OOOOlOOCOOOOliiOOOOlO— 3 Justins OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUOl— 3 *BIrd8. The merchandise handicap race was won by Guyette and Alden, who are both, comparatively, novices at trap shoot- ing. The scores and handicaps were: ^ ^ s n n ^ Guyette _ 00101101101001111100—10—10—20 Alden IIIOUIIOIIIUOIOIOO - 6—13—19 La Motle.V nilllllOllillOlllOO— — —16 Hauer ^ _lOl01liiOOOlllOliilll— — —14 Klevesahl loiioiiiioiioiooom— — —13 In shooting up back scores for the preceding event in the match race postponed from last month, the winners were Dr. Cornwall and L. Hezen. The scores and handicaps were as follows : td ffl t* Dr CornwaU OllOOOOIOlOllllOOIll— 8—11—19 Hazen .OUlUllOllIOllOOOll— 4—15—19 Tellerson OlOlOIIllullllOlOllI— 4—14—18 Lewis.-. „ OlOlOlOOlOlOlOiOulOi— 8— 9—17 La Moite. A miOlOllllniiiooOOl— 4—13—17 Kieveahl lllllOulliriOitllllll- — —16 Shaw JllllonilUHiiiOllO— — —16 AnDrus 101 mil 1 1011 110 Oil— — —16 Debenham 0111 IIIOIOOOI 111 1111— — —15 Dr. Gere lUOOlOli OKilOlOO.lO— 4—10—14 Ireland, J „ _,onooiiooooiixiuioiui— 6— 8—14 Hauer _ llllllOlOllllOlOOOU— — —14 La Motte, V „....-„ OIII IIOOUOOOIIIIIIO— — —13 Hule _ 10 01101 lOOloonui 110— 2—10 — 12 Batrd llOllOOOOOOllIOOlOiO— i— 1 -10 Ireland, W OOOOOOIIUIOIIOOOOOO- 7— 7— U The open-to-all handicap merchandise event took place at one o'clock. Each shooter fired at twenty targets thrown frum the maugatrap. The handicaps and scores (a possible twenty being the record allowance of breaks) were as follows: C A '- ■a -^ B _. ** o Peltier lOlOlllllllOIOlllOll—G— 15-20 Hoyt llinoiUOIlllUOloo— 4— 16— 19 W-bb iiiiniiiiiiuiiioii -19 Alden OllOlOOOlllllOOUUO— 6— 12— 18 S-aver IIIIIIUIIOIOIIIIIIO —17 AQdrus llOliOllimillOllll —17 Hauer llOllOllUOllOOIllli— 2— 15— 17 Haile 01001011110110101110—6—11-17 Feudner, F „ 110011 UOIllIllllUl -17 Klevesahl lOlllllIlOlllllOUU —17 Shaw lUlllllolllOllUllll —17 Splro „.„ -.IIOOIIOOIOOOIOIOO'II- 6— 10— 16 Robertsofl lOUllilillOlOllllOi —16 Lewis OOIOIIOIOOIUOOIUIOI— 6— 10— 16 Felsel nilOOOll lOllOOlulO— 4— 11— 15 Johnson 10111 lUOlIOlOOlU II —15 Sears OOllllOllllllllllIOO —15 Fischer ..OllOiOilllIOlllOOiOl— 2— 12— 15 Jusiins .OOlIOOOnoOWlllOOOO— 8— 7-15 Tevendale ..^lOOUiOomoooOOlIll— 4— H— 15 " Jones" • OllOOlllUIOUlOlllI -15 Duret OlllilOllOlllOilllOO —14 Mlchelseo OOOOlOlOlilooilllOlo— 4- 10— H Lockwood ooOOiiooointioooiion-6— 7— 14 Dr. Gere OOliOJOIiOOOOOIIlUl— 4— 9—13 Mitchell lOOllllOdlODlOlllOlO— 2— 11— 18 Vt-raon OlUllOOOOlOOOIOIllI— 2— II— 13 " J..nt-s" * 11111 Ul'illulOOiaOOl —18 MlcbelseD* OOUlOlOllO. OlUllU —13 Dr. Trask OOlOlOlOOuOOIi'lOOOlO— 6— 6—12 King ™ .lOlOlllOliilOOnUIOlO —11 Baird IOOOOUdOOHOUiOOIOO— 4- 7—11 Ireland, J .„ OJlOmOO OmOftOOlloO— 6— 4—10 Guyette OlOOOlOOOOOlOOOOOIOf)— 4— 4—10 Ireland, W _ OOi']09IOOIUUOlluOOOO— 4— 4— 8 Thomas ,..00000000001000100000—6— 2— 8 * Birds. Sacramento shooters met last Sunday for the opening bine rock shoot of the season at Eckhardi's grounds. East Park. The scores show that most of the shooters are in need of more practice. When blue rock shooting was at its height a few years age several splendid shots were developed among the Sacramentans, but most of them now appear to have for- gotten the trick. Begular practice during the ciose season for wild game will put them in good form for work in the field next fall. The following races were shot: First event, 10 blue rocks, no entrance — Fitzgerald _ llllllllll— 10 Ott OOOOOlOlOO— 2 Smith llllioiioi— 8 Stelgler OOOOIOOOOO— l Derr 0101101100— 5 Craier OOIOOOJOOO— 1 Second event, 10 blue rockc — Eckbardt lliniOllO- 8 Dfirr OlOOlOlOlO— 4 Smith „ 101 111 1100- 7 Ott 0011011000— 4 Fitzgerald .OIOoOlOIil- 5 Rush OOOOOUOll— 4 Roberts _.oioiinono— 5 eouie ooioioooti— 4 Steigl r lOIOOOIlOl- 5 Shaw .OOOO-nOtOI- 2 Ruhstaller, Jr HOOOllOOl— 4 Craig OOOOOOOOOO— 0 Third event, 15 blue rocks, $5 purse; firc>t, $2.50, second $1.50, third $1. Ties were shot (ff on next match: Stelgler niiuuuiiooi— 13 Soule lUOOIOllOOllU— 10 Fitzgerald 110111011111011—12 Rush _I0llI00]10l]n&— In Eckhardt lOllMllloollll— 12 Robert OllooooiOliO'ill— 7 Ruhstaller.Jr lOlOlOllUlllll -12 Craig IOOOiii'iOiOOpOO- 6 Smith lOllIOllUlf^OU— 11 Derr >„..000I01fllO0i'll0O— 5 Moore OlllOlllllOlOU— H Shaw OlOOOtOOOllOOOl- 5 Fourth event, ^5 blue rocks, $1 entrance — Eckhardt 1010011111111111101111011—20 Soule _ lOlOIIIlOIllUOUIlllllOO— 19 Sm th lOllOinillllOIOUnniiiil— 19 Fitzgerald Oil ion lOU I IIIOIOI 111001—18 Ruhstaller, Jr UllOlOlliOlIOlOlOiOOinii— 16 st^iger iiiiniiooiuioooioiooiiii- 16 Rnsh _ 1011 IIUOOJOU 01111010010—14 Moore lonoooonouoieiioouoiooii - 9 Roberts 1 1000001 lOflOOiiOOOloOOOl II— 8 Craig OlOlOlOOlOOlOOjllOOOOoOufr— 7 Fifth event, 15 blue rocks, purse $4.50, divided into $2 25, $1 35 and 90 cents— Rhnstaller, Jr.... 01 111101 1111011—12 Sbaw IIOIIOOOIIIOIOI— 9 Smith niiiiooiiioin- 12 Fitzgerald (.iiniioiuoH'Oo— 8 Eckhardt 001111 11 nil 101—12 Craig _ OiOOililOioonoi- 7 Stelgler lOlliloinilooll— 10 G.uhler OOOOOlOlliOOOU— 6 Rush „OUU0011110001— 9 Moore IIOIOI 100000000— 5 Bolin -, IIOU 1101010001- 9 The ties divided the moneys. Apbil 15, 1899] actji; ^trce&er taw §:pxivt»tnoau We are indebted to our epecial Los Angeles correspoadent for the following account of a return match between A. W. Brnner of Los Aogeles and L, 8. Thompson of Red Bank, N. J., at 100 pigeons for $250 a side, A. A. Rules, whicti took place on the Los Angeles Gun Clab grounds, Tuesday after- noon, April 4ib. The birds were a coiking lot of fivers and the race was a pretty one from start to finish. Brnner shot a strong finish scoring 47 oat of bis last 50 birds, with two dead birds just out of bounds be was unable to over- come Tbompson's lead of fonr birds in the first half of the race. Ttiomp(3.'22i:;22i22i22-22 -.222 .'222222220*2^222 2220—22 _ 2222222:i222u-22-22222»22202— 22 Total 88 Bruner 21122212*2221202 '02220021-20 2'22I*2;20i«1222i2i21*21l— 20 112222212122222122122120*— 23 1 112222*212^2 1 222322 12222— 24 Total 87 *Dead oat of boonds. At San Jose on the 9th inst. the Garden City Gun Club's regular monthly medal shoot was held at the club grounds on the Monterey road near the Bridge House. In the contest for the championship medal there was a tie score between George Andersin and Dr. Barker, the score 355 of each beiDg 17. In the second trial to break the tie Dr. Barker won by two points, the ecore standing 22 to 24. T970 weeks ago this medal was woo by Anderaoo. The handicnp medal was won by F. Holmes. Two wteks ago this medal was won by William B. Hobson- I. R D. Grabb, of San Francisco, shot as a eaeet of the club. A nummary of the scores in the handicap medal race at tweoty-fiye targets shows the followine results: F. Holmes 28, Dr. Barker 24; J. Carroll 24, H. Lion 23; W. B. Hobson 22, R. Coykendall 20, A. Holmes 20, Dr. Cook 19, I. R. D Grubb 18, Dr. Grissim 17. The results in the championship medal race at fifty targets are summarized as follows : Dr. Barker 47, George Ander- son 47, F. Holmes 4.5. H. Lion 43, W. B. Hobson 37, R. Coykendall 34, A. Holmes 31, Dr. Cook 30, J. R. Carroll 28, I. R. D. Grubb 19, Dr. Grissim 18. An impromptu blue rock tournament was held Sunday at the grounds of the Crescent Gun Club, Los Angeles, and some good scores were made allhough there were equally poor cues. The match was at twenty-fiye targels a man Harry White scored 23, Polite Surgeon Ralph Hagan 22. Officer Briest 17, Harry Held 10 and Clarence Held 4. The Antioch Gun Club held a regular practice shoot on Sunday, April 9.b. A summary of scores in the club race at twenty targels 19 the following: Ross 20, Lemoin 18, Hart- ley 17, Durham 15. Dr. George 14, Myrick 14, Remfree 12, Taylor 11, Ojtcalt 9. ^^^^^^ OABTBIDaB AND SHELL. D ^'x?'?" American Handicap commenced at Elkwood fark, A. J., this week. Eepresentatiye trap shots from all oyer the country were present. The number of entries on ibe closing date, April -Sth, was two hundred and sixty-four with mail entries to come. A, J. Webb has been doing some cleyer trap work lately making high scores and high averages at nearly all the events he has attended. Mr Webb shoots an L C. Smith gun and uses a load composed of 48 grains Gold Dust a grease proof and two black edge wads, one and one qaart'er ounce No. 8 chilled shot in a Primrose shell. M. 0. Feudner, a genial eporlsman and crack trap shot fayorably known to shooting circles all over the Pacific Coast, has recently severed his business engagement with the E. T. Allen Co. Mr. Fendner is dow connected with Clabrnugh Golcher and Co., .538 Market street. The incorporation of ihe latter firm was announced in the daily papers last week. The many friends of Olto Feudner have expressed in a sub. staotial manner their well wishes for hie success in his new venture. S. A. Tucker, the representative of Parker Bros., Meriden, Conn , departed for the Eist last Sunday. The Jay-Bird Club, composed of Hollister sportsmen, re- cently covered a large section of the county near Hollister on a blue jiy bunt. Thu club was divided into two teams, captained respectively by T. Murphy and Wm. Sanchez, the latter captain's team being defeated on a score of 215 to 240 birds. A total of 455 j ijs were bagged. During the shoot, jiysand "bullet-headed" hawks were tbe only quarry sought. It is the intention of the club to carry on a war of extermin- alioD against these pests. The jiy, in particular, is a natural marauder and destroys young quail and the eggs of game and song birds. AGAiN^ — The Blue Ribbon Sale CLEVELAND MAT 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. "Horses Sold und«r the Watch." America's Acknowledged Leading Annual Speed Sale. 'Greater in 1899 than Ever Before. The Famous Palo Alto Farm Sensational Consignment headed by the great ADVERTISER 2:15^ j ""'^"^H^r^n^e. Other Great California Shipments Will accompamy Pdlo Alto, two cars, principally hnrsea wi'Ji re- cords, iDcmding Homeward. 2;13^; Junio. 2:22: BoliDas i-'>iv,- Kinconada, 2:17, and others, the get of the renowned ilckinney' 2:21J^, and other famoos sires. ' There will Also be sold at this sale the great "WM. PENN, 2:071-4. By the records the fa«te«t trotter ever offered at auction Also LOUIS VICTOR. 3:10 1-4, and coDsignments ot tbe test selected race and road hoises from such famous Breeding i'arms as the Oaktvood Slock Farm, Lomo Alto Farin and the Piedmont Farm and others. 01 the highest character already pledged. If yoo have Qrst-class stock foraaleaDDlvearlv It must, however, be of the highest class, as the Cleveland Sale is no place for common horses or counterleits. Over 300 Horses It is the Inaugural Sale of the FASIGr-TIPTON CO. Address for the present ■ FASIG-TIPTON CO., Madison Square Garden, New York New England Futurity OF $10,000 FOR FOALS OF 1899. $2,000 for Trotting Two- Year-Olds. $7,000 for Trotting Three-Year-Olds. $1,000 for Pacing Three-Year-Olds. Guaranteed by New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association, Boston. ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 1, 1899. $7,500 GET THEM READY $7,500 NUTWOOD DRIVING CLUB HOW TO ENTER. On May 1st send name and bieediag of each mare yon enter, and name of horse by which she is with foal. How MUCH IT COST AND DATES OF PAYMENIS. No. 1— May 1. 1899, So for every mare named No. 2— November i5, 1899, SlO for each renewal. With this November payments give the sex, color, and markings of foala. Every foal on which this payment Is made is eligible to start as two-year-old, or three-year-old, or both. ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS. If you start a two-year-old. No 3— May 1. 1901, 310 for every ooe kept in. All foals on which May 1, 1901. payment is made mast be named at that time. No. 4— Augasc 1. 1901. pay S2i for every one kept in. No. 5-Night before race, starter mast be declared and pay 825. Payments Nos. 3, 4. 5, are not required for entries that do not start as two-year-olds. If you start a three-year-old. No. 6— May 1, i902, pay S25 it Trotter, ?10 if Pacer, on every one tept in No, 7— Auynst 1, 1902, pay Sib if Trotter, 810 If Pacer, on every one kept in. No. 8— The night before the race declare starter, and pay $75 if Trotter and $10 if Pacer. TWO-YEAR-OLD TROTTERS. DIVISION OF MONEY. THREE YEAR-OLD PACERS- THREE YEAR OLD TROTTERS- SiaOl» to flTHt. g6 'O to Urtil, ^AOdO to llrHt. aUO o ttTODd. 2^0 to H-'OoDd. 12A0 t ■ -econd. 1£2& to tbird. lUO tu third. QdO to third. 7A to tuurtb. no to I'mrtb. 250 to fuurtli ' GENERAL CONDITIONS. Open to the world. - No limit to the number a party may enter. No limit to the namber of renewals on any payment except those made on night tiefnre either race, when starter must be declared. The whole or any part of an entry transferable. An entry may start as two-year-old, tbree-ye>ir-oid, or boih. If a mare provea barren, slips, or bas dtad foal or twius or if the foal dies before November 15. 1399, the nominator may subaiiiuie rtuother foul, regardless of ownership; bnt there will be no return of pay- ment, and uo entry is liatle for more than the amoant paid In. Entries to be made to C. M. JEWETT, Secretary, Readvllle, Hass. JOHN E. THAYER. President. INAUGURAL Dubuque Preparation Stake A guaranteed parse of 87,500, of which ?5.000 goes to colts tbat trot and 82,^^00 to colts that pace and the money is divided as follows : ' fS3000 to the winner I SOO to the second -1 400 to the third I 200 to the foartb I. lOO to nomiuator of the winner fSlSOO to the winner I 500 to the BocoDd i 30tl to the third I lOO to the fourth L lOO to uoniluator of the winner Open to all foals of 1893 (Now Yearlings) to trot or pace as Three-year-olds at the Annoal Meeting of 1901, TROTTERS («5OO0). PACERS (S3500) . f Entrance $10 \ May 17, 1899 j No farther payment till year of race. On May 1. 1901, tbose desiring to start sball name their entries and pay on each trotter a forfeit of S^O, and as many may be named as an owner desires U) keep in On July 1. 1901, on each ot ibose kept lii 835 must be paid on Trotters aodjiO on Pacers, and on Starters a forfeit of 830 on Trotters aod a llfee payment of SJo on Pacers ma-t be paid the evening betore the race No entrv will be liable for more tnaa amouut paid Id or contracted for. American Association Rules to govern: a distanced horse's money going to first horse but If fewer than four start 1 n the race, those starting will receive only what each would have received had fonr ben placed. In entries the color, sex and breeding of yearling mosl be given. C. T. HANCOCK, Pres. The largest and beat located salea pavilion on the Pacific Coast! Occidental Horse Exchange 721 HOWARD STREET, Near Third San Francisco. Having fitted up the above plnce especially for the sale of harness horfe?", vehicles, harness, etc. it will afford me pleasare to correspj^ud wl'h owners regarding the Auction ShIob which I shall boi«^ at Ibis place EVKRV SATURDAY at 11 a ra ArraogemePts can be made for special sales of standard bred trotting stock, thorougbbreds, etc. My tnrf library is tOe largest on this (.'oasl. hence lam prepared to cnmpite catalogues satisfaclorlly to my patrons. I tak« pleasure lu referring lo any and all for whom I hare sold hDn^es during the past two years. Wai. G. layng, Live Stock Auotloneer, Telephone Main 5179. J WIND- PUFFS, Thoroughpin, Shoe Boil, Capped Hoct, Bog Spavin, Swollen Glands, andremoves the iufiamma' tioo and bunch. Re- stores the cir- culation in any thick ened tissue without removing the hair. Bfo. 34 Amlierst St,« Used I. WinniL^ , Trainers. i All J Reliable Dealers keep it in — stock. Of Regular Dealers or w. P. VOUNQ. P. D. F., SprlnjEfleld. 3Jai(s, JO ^%'^g0m m^ ^<«rt«wrtri [Apbil 16, 1899 THE FARM. The Sheep Farmer. Look around and notice the sheep farmer who has stuck to his sheep. You cao see at glaoce how he ie progressing. One of the characteristics of sheep is that when the leader scales the fence the whole flock will follow, says an exchange. They become frightened easily and are rapidly stampeded. Their owner is often pretty much the same. When prices get low he is often liable lo want to sell out, and many sheep men do^ only to engage in the business again as prices get up again. The man who has stuck to sheep through thick and thin has been mak- ing some money on them all the time. When the prices of sheep products were low eyery- tbiog else was low, too, so that in this respect he was no worse off than any other stock breeder. Some men are always dodging in and out of a business. They are generally getting out jnstwhen they ought to remain and getting in just at a time when they should be selling largely. The man who has always succeeded with sheep should never let up in the buEioess until he quits farming altogelhei- The sheep fariaer who is prepared to keep sheep, and knows their habits, would be at sea were he to ecgJge iu the fruit business or run a threshing machine. He may get out of the sheep business and into the swine busi- ness just in time to have experience enough with cholera to last him a life time. His barns and wool lofts are not easily adapted to other purposes. He has to give up what he knows about sheep and .earn anew what he does not know about something else. Ever since we have been in the sheep busi- ness we have heird the old cry, "the busi- ness is going to be overdone." It has been overdone many times since we have been in tht business but with always a proviso. The supply of very poor sheep has always been in excess of the demand. Sometimes financial fluctuations will disturb the market for wool and sheep, but when this is the case it will bedifcjvered that everything else is in the same boat, and there is no city of refuge to which you mav flee. The sheep farmer is doing as well as anv other. He is doing much better than some of them. There are not enough of iHem. Every farmer of an eighty or a hundred and sixty acre farm should have a fl jck of sheep. If the right kind are bought at reasonable prices, and the bufiness is engaged in on a very small scale, there can he no loss but every prospect for profit It may not be nec- eEsary to change the manner of m'nigement of the firms because a few sheep are kept, at least not until one sees his way clear to suc- cess. A dozen to twenty sheep need not dis- place a single cow, horse, pig or a chicken now on the farm. Study this question care fully and make some inquiry into the busi- ness. . -mi Black Cattle— Qallo ways and Aneus The names of Galloway and Angus cattle are synonymous to a great many people who are not up in the history of the two breeds. The strong similarity of these two well known families make it difficult for the ^ordinary cattleman to distinguish one from the other, or tell "which is the other." An old time breeder of both kinds, sayE: "Both the Gillowiys and the Polled Angus are of Scotch origin, which may be read up at leisure. Each breed has its strong points and ranks side by side in many points of merit. Take down the points as I give them to you; The Galloway is black, bornlese, low on the ground, heavy set, short legged, long hair, slow maturing and very hardy. They are great rustlers, and if I were stcch- ing up a range I would ose Galloway bulls. The Polled Angus are black, hornless, short hair, medium lenetb of leg, early maturing and as great beef producers as any animal grown." In certain sections of tho country the Gallo- way is grown more or is better known than the Polled Angus. Possibly this is due to the fact that the Galloway men have shown more diligence in setting forth theatroog points of their favorite breed. That there is a diff,.r ence In the two breeds can not be dippuied, but the good points are many in each. The Shorthorn and the Hereford men, esreciallT the latter, have been very eoereetic during the past few years in bringing the "While- face" into pcpultirity by the constant and per- sistent use of printer's ink. Notwithstanding this pnp-larity of the Hereford, the Gallo- way will always be sought after. He carries his ovei'^^oat with biro, is a great rustler and is a ?opi' beef maker and is eBp?cially fitted for th& /Verafce tani^e. Trouble With Ohurninff. Many people have found trouble in churn- ing to bring cream to butter, or have com- plained that the butter when it did cnme bad a bitter or otherwise disagreeable flivor. These troubles have been so many times traced to the fact that some of the cows in the herd had been long in milk, that it is now accepted as a fact that these faults are likely to appear whenever the cows or many of them have been six months in milk or longer. Not all cows are effected in that way, and we have thought that cows, which were naturally good milk producers, and were properly and liberally fed, were less liable to make trouble in either of these ways. When- ever we have found it, it has been in co^s that not only were long in milk, but were being fed upon poor hay, or perhaps having grain that has heen dimaged, or were in a dry and scanty pasture. The Iowa experiment station has been test- ing this matter, using two lots of cows, one fresh and the other "stripperF," as they are called, and keeping the milk and cream sep- arate and churning them separately. They found that when the cream was taken off by he separator system the butter from the stripper milk was as good as that from the fresh cows. They added: *■ Under a gravity system there may be some difference, as so many dairymen claim, and the following is a possible explanation: The fat globules, as is well known, are smaller in advanced periods of lactation, and when cream from such milk is raised by the gravity process more time is required for the cream to rise than when the milk is from fresh cow(> whose milk contains globules of much larger size. We have found that cream or milk when kept at a low temperature for some time develops a somewhat "bitter flavor. There seems to be an organism which grows at that low temperature, and which gives a fl ivor to the cream and to the butter. It is possible this is why stripper milk is generally consid- ered inferior for the production of butler." As a means of overcoming these difficulties it is suggested that the stripper cows be given some food of a succulent nature which will increaee the flow of milk and thus render it less viscous, and that a strong starter of sour milk be used with the cream. This suggestion is a good one, as we have known Ibis trouble to be found inchurnin. s in the late spring, and to disappear as soon as the cows were pui in pasture, without relum- ing again, although the cows were longer in milk, and were milked nearly to lime of calving. But, as we have said, it will not always make bitter cream or make the time of churn ing longer if the cows are six or seven months in milk, and they should have tested those same cows by the gravity system, as well as by putting the milk through the sep- arator, if they desired to prove that the sep- arator would be aj effective remedy for the trouble. Henry Stewart, the eminent authority rn sheep, recommends the dehorning of sheep, and remarks that horns on sheep are a useless appendage anyway and very often an ugly r ne E. J. BOWEN, Seed Merchant Alfalfa, ClovBP, Grass, Vegetable and Flower Seeds; On on Sets, j FttLI, STOCK OP AUSTRALIAN AND ENGLl.SH PEKENNIAL KYE GRASS SKEU. Large Illnstrateii Catalogue for 1899 Free to All STORES AT [ 815-817 SaDBome St., San Francisco. Cal 201-203 Front St., Portland, Or, 313 Occidental Avenue, Seattle, TVasIi. U PEGAMOID" WHOA! The Great EUROPEAN WINNER, Seven Years on the Circuit and Never Lost a Heat. LEATHER AND PAINTS For all Uses and IjBers. gj^" Send for Pamphlet. WESTERN AGENCIES CO, Cbronicle Building, S. F. I English Shire Stallion. FOR SALE. Four years old. seventeen hands bigb. sired by an imported registered borse and out of an imported registered mare. Will be sold reflsonable. Horse is in condition now to make a season Can be seen at my place, Blair Rancb. Piedmont Heigbts, Oak- land. Address CHRIS JESSEN, P. O. Box 2 5, Oakland, Cal. STALLION FOR SALE. The Handsome Horse . ALEXANDER BUTTON JR.. By ALEXANDER BUTTON.from KATE KEARNEY, by JOHN NELSON. A perfect driver and a Horse Sbow prize winner. Sound and all right. Will be sold CHEAP. Apply at this oflBce. For Sale A six-year-old mare, full sister to Jasper Ayers, 2:09. li 16 bands high and weighs 1100 pounds. Peifecily sound, level-beaded and gentle. Has no record, but with scarcely any wort has showa a mile in 2:28 and quarters in 34 seconds. Is a great prospect for tuis year, and will take a very low record if trained. Price is riehc. Address "R. R.," BREEDER AND hPORTSMAN OFFICE, 30-34 Geary St., San Francisco. Racing:! Racing! CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB RAGES WINTEK MEKTING 1898-99. MONDAY, AJ>R1L 17 to APRIL 29 Inclusive. Oakland Race Track Racing MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Five or More Kaceg Each Day. Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 m. and 12:.10 1, 1:30, •£, 2:30 and 3 P. m., conneciing with trains 3t''pplng at the entrance of the track. Buy youi ferry tickets to Shell MoantJ. ReturnlDg, Trains Leave the Track at 4; 15 and J;4-' p. M. and Immediately after the last race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR., President. R B. MILROY. Secretary. 1. L. J. u. OAKLAND RACE TRACK CEMEBYVrLIiE) FIVE OR MORE RACES DAILY MAY I TO MAY 13 Racing Starts at 2:15 P. M. Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 M. ; 12:30 ; 1:00; 1:30: 2:00 and 2:30 p. m. Buy Ferry Tickets to Shell Mound. ADMISSION $l.O0 F. H. GBEEN. Sec'y. S. N. ANDROUS, Pres. ICRE OF CORN anrl il5 possibilities under the Sii.ige HV^tfin— l.elnp thetlleme of "A BOOK ON SILAGE" By Prof. F. W. WOLL, of the Univsrsity of Wisconsin, ue^tly tjound ii of 195 pages and now beinRsent ont by the Silvze Mr Saleu, O., is unquestionably the best book jet ictroduc the subject, It includes: i— Silage Crops. 11— Silos. Ill— Silage. IV— Feedingof Silage. V— Comparison of Silage and other Feeds. I VI— The Silo in Modern Agriculture, I anri many valuable t-ibles and compounded mliona ! for feeding st"ck. They are poinR rapidly. I Toavoid dislnleresied inquirers the i Price is I&c. coin or stamps. *^ SILVERMFC.CO. , Salem, Ohio. Business College. 24 Post- St. SAN FRANCISCO The moat popalar school on the Coast. E. P. HEALD, President, C, S. HALEY, Setfy. Jl^-Send for Circulars. State Fair 1899. THE STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HAS OPENED THE FOLLOWING COLT STAKES FOR TROT- TERS AND PACERS. FOR TROTTERS. No. 1-rOK TWO-TEAK-OLDS (2:10 riassl — HOenlrance. ot whi h 85 most aceompanv nomin- ation ; 810 payable July I. and theremsininK 815 payable August 10, 1898. 8V00 added by tbe Society. No. 3-rOR THRtE-TEAK-OI,DS AND UNDER (2:25 Cla8sl-S50 entrance, of which 8iO mast accompany nom nalion: 815 payable July 10 "53 J ? remainine 825 payable August 15, 1E99. 8300 added by the Society. FOR PACERS. r„°„.,>~''"^ TWO-TEAR-OLDS (2:30 Class) r;;^? w '°,°'^ '°P"5'™^'''s »hd addea money same as lOt "JNO. 1. No. 4— FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND F^^^S,^^''^^'" "^'-^''"ditions as to Ikymema and added money same as No. 2. j"»cuib Entries to all the ahoye stakes are limited to colls whose records are no better than the Class named • in conditions ot each stake. " uamcu >, ^„°J'".,""'.™' '^'""■■e to make payments as Ihey become due. torleits enlry and money paid in and releasfs subscriber from furlher liability ^Vlto enter, three or more to start. Money iu each stlka shall be diyided as follows: To wiuniUK colt atl the S%°?.',°b?'=; ""},' ?I ""' added monl'yTseconI colt 33 1-3; third colt. 16 2 3 of the added mone- . thT^„iri?i'"'.''"'°"; "="6 heals: Ihree-year-oWs, three in iiye Any colt not winning a heat in three Z fu^^f^^'^^i^ ^^"• '= ""'"^"i IroSiMaf ting again In that race. Noadced money for a wa-kover If for lh1°.?lt''V° ""J- °' '^^ """«■ '"ey ""51 contest £ tl,= ^- "'"'* P"f '°' "■"* ""■We them, two-thirds NattaIISs?o'grern."' '°"^°°"- °"'""'^^' The Stanford Stake for 1901. ljBTT?h''P,;'*T'^"^'= ^O'' IfOALS OF 1901 'rotted at the California Stale Fair of Fifty dollars enlrance, of which 85 must accom- pany nomiiiaiion May 15, 1899, 85 January 1. 1900, \ml i~ll .^^l''!,V"t "?' "ay of the State Fair of ilk „5;f»^^<"5e ^povimncttu 357 ST AM B Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 times 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7,500 IN PURSES. 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 STAM B. 23,444, 2:1 1 1-4, IB by Slambou], 2:07^i (-ire 'f 34 In ihe 2.311 li-l). dam Belle Medium. 2:20. bv Happy Medium (sire of Nancy Hanks. 2Mi. and 9Joihcrs in the 2:30 li.^t and of 55 pr.ducing snns ai d 49 producinc dams .second dam by Almont Lightning (sire of the dHms of King Priuceps. 2:15. and Z'>mbro, 2:il):ihird dam bv Mambrino Pattben; fjunh dam by Manabriuo Chief STA>I B. is one of the soundest and gamest rflce h )rses on Ihe Ooa-t and oie of the bet-t Toiing sinltinns si an dine fi)r pubUi- service- Weight 1075 lbs., h i;Jitl53. Will make the Season at Agricultural Park, 8HCraiiiento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON j Mares cau be Rhippe:! by boat or train and will be met by compe- I tent men. Bet uf care taken ot mures but no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or escapes. AH bills payab'e at time of ser- - O vice and must be settled before removal of mare. Address all communicallone to TUTTLE BROS., Kocklin, Cal, BOODLE 2\\2k Ihe Only Stallion with a Fast Record in California that has sired a 2:10 performer. Sire of Ethel Downs, 2:10, Thompson, 2:14)^, Val- entine (2), 2:30 and others. As a bire no stalUon living or dead can make a better showing, consid- ering the number of his foals that have been trained, Boodle Possesses All the Qualifications desired in a staiiion. Some horses show early and extreme speed for an occasional heat, and are soon retired, owing to inherited weakness. Different with the Bood- les—they come early and stay late. Boodles has traveled from East to West, and from West to East a.'ain, he lias trotted year by year on every track of note in California, and ho is still ' in it." He will be ready again this year when the bell rings. Like his illustrious ancestors Gold- smith Maid, 2:14 and Lady Thorne, 2:18^, he continues to train on, and on, and on. Send for pedigree. TERMS $50 foi" a few approved mares. K. HOSTETTER & CO., C. F. BUNCH, Manager Q Owners. i. Boodle's book is full. San Juse Racu Track. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION MONTANA WINSE't or THE C4KTERATE HANDICAP AND THE SUBCK- BAN OF 1893 By Ban Fox winrer of ihe Hyde Park Stakes and Champion Stallion Slakes and the best two- year old of his year J dam Imp, Queen by Sr^tti^h Chief sire of the dam of Common winner of the Derby, St Leger and 2000 Guineas in 1S91. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE PLACE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THREE MILES WEST OF CONEJO, AND FIFTEEN DUE SOUTH OF FRESNO ON ELM AVENUE. MONTANA'S a handsome bay horse. Re wa& foaled in 18s8, and standi about 16 hands big and weigris about UOO lbs. tie !■* a model of perfect symmetry In conformMtioii and shows bis great breeding in every pirticnlar. He was bred hv J. B. Hoggin, and during hi^ career on the tnif bis Win- nings amounted lo SoS.65'j Hie dam, imp Queen, was a good raie mare by Si'Olii>h Chief, who is con- sidered one of the greatest sires of broodmares In England who are pi ized so highlv that it is verv difBcul t lo pilrchrtse them at ""any pric. Montana I3 one of the best bred thorougnbred-( on the PaeiSf! Coast, besides- beine a great individual, and anyone desiring lo get race horses possessing gaoeness and speed cannot do belter than to breed to him. Terms $30 for the Season Feb. 15th to June 1st. Usual return privileges if the horse is in the same hands. All hills due at lime of !=ervice and must be paid betore removal ot mare. Send for tabulated pedigree. For pariicuiars call or address MARCCS DAIY, Owner. OSCAR DUKE, Conejo, Cal. Prince Almont, p, Rec. OlSi (Made as a four-year-old in fourth heat of a race.) Height, 16. 1>2 Weight, 1160. Color Mahogany Bay. Handsome, perfectly sound and gentle, and much faster than his record. TERMS FOR SEASON $30. OAKNUT— Record to high wheel sulky 2:241-2- Height, 16 hands. AVeight, 1240 lbs. Color, Chestnut. , TERMS FOR THE SEA.SKN S25 - For pedigrees and further information address B. NIGHTINGALE, Cordelia, Solano, Cal. GEORGE WASHINGTON REC. 2:16 3-4. By Mambrino Chief Jr. 11,633, diini the Great broodiuare Fanny Kose, by Ethan Allen 3903. BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED This magnificent stallim standin^: 16 I hands high, and weighing 1253 pounds, a race horse himself and a Eire of speed, size and style, will make the season ol 18 '9 at craig's College ttables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo Washington is the sire of Slella, 2:loV^. a mare that is expected lo trot in 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2:J6. But three of hia get were ever trained. He Is a handsome horse and sure foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON S40. For psrliculara address ClIAS. JOHNSON, TPoodland, Cal. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (No. 1679) BREED TO A GREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. aire oi PhoBb" Wllfees 2:08^^ Tommy Mc 2:U>i New Era 2:13 bBkviUe 2:1'H Rocker 2:\i% I Arllne Wilkes 2:U\,( Aeroplane 2;16i4 Grand George 2:18 J. F. Banson 2:19)2' And 19 (.tner.'f better Ibaii 2:30, and 5 producing sons and 6 produclngdangbters. I • < > HAMBLbTONIAN WILKES, by QeorgeWiikes, 2:22. dam Mag Lock, by American Star; second dara L^dy Irwin (grandam of Lumps, 2:21). by Hambtetonlao 10; third dara Daughter of Roe's Ab- dallah Chltf. , SEASON OF 1899 S40. Usual return privilege; excellent pasturage and best of care taken of mares, 81 per month, at Green Meadow Farm Address R. I. MOORHEAD, Green Meadow Farm, Saota Clara, Caf. NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 1=4, dara Lida W., 2:18 1=4, by Nutwood, 2:18 34. RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. Nulwo:(IWik3s2216,''. Is the Sire ol ce Rd Who l4 Tt {Cbfimpionthrre- year-old trotting gelding ot th world) ... ... 2:13 J. A. McKerron (2) 2 :2 * 1-4 J. A. WcK-rron (.?) 2:12 1-4 Claudius (3) 2:26 1-3 Claudius (4) 2:13 1-2 Irvlrgton Kelln (2) 3:24 1-4 Irv'ngton Efille (3) 2:18 1-3 Central Girl (4) 2-22 1-3 Who Is She (4) 2:35 Fred Wilkes 3-26 1-3 Wilkes IXrect (3) Tr 2:21 W. B.Uradbury filly Tr, 3 :2 3 Georgie E. Triwl 2:38 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion whoever produced two three-year-o'ds in one Feason with records of 2:12 and 3:12 1-4 re.spect- ively. Who l» it 4s the oharapion gt^ldiug of ihe world, and ; J. A. McKRrron was the fastest three year-old In the Eflst last year, and toib areas fiue-gaiied trotieis as were ever seen [ on a Ir^rk. I NUTWOOD WILKKS will make the season of 1899 at ' Ihe NDTWOOO 310CK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. j TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. : Wilhusaal rpturn privilegps. Good pasturnge at S:l per month, j B'lls payable before removal nf mare. Stick well cared for, I but no responsibility assumed for Accidents and escapes. I For fanber particulars apply to, or adriress, I MARTIN CARTER. Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington. Alameda Co . Cal. (Early Speed BREED FOR ] Extreme Speed (Size and Style. DIABLO, 2:09i, By Chas. Derby sire of 3 in 2:10, dam Berlha, by Alcantara, sire of 22 in ^:15. Diablo at 9 years of age is the sire of 1 Hijo del Diablo 2:1 \Kj DiH-ivood. , , 2:14^0 Inferno 3 :I.'> " Did>iIion (triHl) 2-13'-' Kl Diablo (trial) 3 :18 Verona (trial) „ 2 ;3i All three^y earmolds and nearly the entire number of Diablo's get that have been trained. Diablo Will Make the Season of 1S99 at Pleasanton, Cal. TERMS $40 the Season. Good pas.urage for mares. Care taken, but no responsibility assumed for accidents or escapes. Address. WM. MUKBAT, Owner, Pleasanton, Cal. Breed For Extreme Speed. Stein way, 1808, Rec. 2:251, (P"-te stainon) Chas. Derby 4907, Rec. 2:20, $100^^^^-- The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show ot 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terms for young stallions and pasturage on application. Address, OAKWOOD mi STOCK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa County, Ga! Breed to a Tried Sire, McKINNEY, 2:m, CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AQE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. "" WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Kandlett Stables, Near Kace Track OAKLAND . . _ _ CALIF. McKINNEY, 3:111-4. Sire of Zombro 2:11 J-nny Mac (3) 2:12 Hazel Kinney 2:12>i! You Bet (3) 2:1-'V4 MoZeus 2:13 Juliet 0 2:13iii Harvey Mac 2:1414 Geo. W. McKinney...2;HK O^ito 2:14% Mamie Riley viBbel McKinney... ..z:l6 . 2:17 Sir fredit [jola . 2:26 TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (Witb CTsual Return Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A, DURFEE, 917 Poralta St., Oakland, Cal. ST. CARLO! The services of 8T. CARLO may b3 procured for a limited number of approved mares for tbe season of 1899. CHARGES $150 Keep of Mares SIO per Monlb. Address W. O'B MACDDNOUGH, 10 Montgoiuery Street, San Francisco, Cal. Horses Bought and Sold. We beg to announce that having succeeded to (he business of the late firmof Killip & Co.. we will devole all nurtime to the various branches of the horse business. We have on hand now at our yards 17;V2 Mflrket street, Oarriace Teams, Itoad Teams, Road Horses, Heavy Drafcaud Business Horses, etc., and are prepared lo fill orders for any kind of a horse on short notice. We also do a general Auctioneering business, and will make an effort to maintain the reputation of the old firm for prompt and fair dealing. We are prepared lo lake horses and thoroughbred cflille on Consienment, SBllinir on commission, and respeclfully solicit a share of your business. For farther informntion adiirees CHASK & IMENDENHALL, 11 Montgomery St.. San Francisro. Telephone, Muln 138?. Or, X732 Market St., Telephone, Jessie Itli;. 258 ®iye ^veetiev mti» i^ovx9ffnmu [Apbil 15, 1899 THE BAY WOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW SAN MATEO. CAL. (Property of John Paeeott, Esq) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CLASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion IMP. HACKN E GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Sliow, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. SERVICE FEE, $75 I Mares Proving Barren Retnrnab'e Next FeaFon Free of Pharge. I Dednctions Made for Two or More Maree. Further Particulars on ADplicatioo Breeders' Directory. VERBA BUBPTA JKR8KYS-The best A. J. C.C registered prize herd is owned by HENRY PIERCE San FranciRCO. Animals for sale. JBBSKYS, H0L8TBI>8 A\n DDHHAMS- Hogs. Poaliry. WM. NTLES & CO.. Los Angeles. Cal. \V. A. SHIPPHfi*. Avon. Cal., Slandard-bred Trol- tiDg. Caniage and Koad Horses, jacks. Mules and FJurham BuiJs lor Sale. VETERINARY. Ira Barker Dalziel VETERINARY DENTIST. NOTE— Those contemplatine to breed for the profitable HeaYV Harness Market, will do well, before choosirig their Stallion, t^ vitit THrBAYWOOD STUD and examine the get of "GREE.N'S RUFUS" out of Trottmg-Bred Mares. For size, substance, svmmetrv of form and action they cannot be equalled mCahfornia. ■ Visitors are' always" welcome. GREEN'S EUFUS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to WILLIAM EAYNEE, Stud-groom. THE BAYWOOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp. Hercules. ™.L- 1 *-#• 1 o.,.ii:„n .:f..r.rla ifil Tianils on £?ood stout lees. Has crr»'at body with short bart. £leven years old Has always Th.s \'J-„''f'"^|4'„^"^7, Sever ractd IJeeiy t"t?er, with aftion. Kindest disposition. His color is a beantifal and fashionable SEAL BKOWS NOTE-Thls horse is recommended as an excellent top-cross on common ordraught mares to pro- duce seneral-Duroose horses. Or will produce heavy-weight Hunters and Cavalry Remounts outof appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20.00. OFTICrB A^TD BTABLS: 505 Oolden Gate Avenae. San Fr&ncisco. OFFICS HoriBs: 7 to 8 a. m. and 4 to & p. m Tkl. South 651. M.R.O.V.a, P.E.V.M.a VBTBBINARV 8 U B 6 B O H . lo ember ol the Royal College oT Veterinary Sur- geons, England; Fellow of the Ediabnrg Veterinary Medical Si>clety; Gradnale of the New Veterinary Colleee, Edinbnrth; Veterinary Sargeon to the S. P. Fire Department; Live Stock Inspector lor New Zea- land and Anstrallan Colonies ai the port ot San Francisco; Prolessor of Equine Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Department Universiiy of Caiilornia; Ei President ot the California State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Inflrmary, Residence and Office. San Francisco Veterinary Hos- pital,1117 Golden Gate Avenue, near Webster St.. San Francisco: Telephone West 128. $17,350 IN PURSES AND STAKES $17,350 Pacific Coast Trottins Horse Breeders Ass'n. BIG PURSES FALL MEETING 1899 liberal terms ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, MAY 1ST, 1899. fjOTE— It will be the endeavor of the management to arrange a programme so aa to allow horse- entered in several events to start in each by putting such classes as thev are entered in far enough apart to permit of it. PURSES FOR TROTTERS, Horses to be named with Entry MAY Isf, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5) Purse No. 1 —3:40 Class Trotting 81,000 No. 2 —3:30 Class Trotting 1.000 No. 3-3:27 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 4 —2:23 Class Trotting 1,000 Purses for Colts. (Mile Heats 2 in 3.) Two-year-old Trotting S 350 Three-year-old Trotting, 3 :30 Class 300 Entrance- 5 per cent. NOMINAliON PURSES. Horses to be named Aug. 1, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) Porse No. 5 —2:19 Class Trotting SI, 000 No. 6—2:16 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 7 —2:12 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 8 —Free for AU Trotting 1,500 Entrance— 3 per cent. May 1, 1899. 2 per cent additional if not declared out on or before July 1, 1893. Declarations void unless accompanied by forfeit money. PURSES FOR PACERS. Horses to be named wth Entry MAY 1st, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5) Purse No. 9 —2:30 Class Pacing 81,000 No. 10—2:25 Claas Pacing 1.000 No. 11-3 :30 Class Pacing 1,000 No. 12—2:17 Class Pacing 1,000 Purses for Colts. (Mile Heats 2 in 3 ) Two-year-old Pacing„ Three-year-old Pacing Entrance— D percent. 350 300 NOMINATION PURSES. Horses to be named Aug. 1, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) Parse No. 13-3:15 Class Pacing SI, COO No. 14—2:13 Class Pacing l.OOO No. 15— Free for All Pacing 1,500 Entrance— 3 per cent. May 1,1899. 2 percent, ad- ditional if not declared out on or before July 1, 1899. Declarations void unless accompanied by forfeit money. PACIFIC BREEDERS FUTURITY STAKES— Closed June Ist, 1S97. Two-year-old Trotters ^750 Guaranteed. Two-year-old Pacers $500 Guaranteed. CONDITIONS. Entries to close Monday, 3Iay 1 . 1S99, when borses (except in nomination purses) are to be named and to be elieible to the class in wbicb they are entered. No horses owne in tb - State of California by others than members of the P. C. T. H. B A. are elig- ible to these p'irses— bona fide cwnershi(Mequired— but horses owned outside the Stste of California are eligible thereto regardless of memter^nip. . ^ - . ^ - Entrance fee due May 1. 1893. Bnt the money will not be required to be paid at the time entries are madpfrom memtwrs of the Association in good standing, i. e. memtjers who have paid their annual dues for 1&93. Parses not filling sstisfactory to the Board of Directors may be declared off, bnt persons who have made entri s in parses so declared off may transfer at any time up to and including May 20, 189S, such entries to other classes to which they are eligible. A member may enter as matiy hnrses as he may desire, bnt can only start one in each race from bia stable. At anv time previous to the last payment, he may sell any of his horses and transfer the entries to any member of this Association, PursK will be d'vided into our moneys, 50 23, 15 and 10 per cent Five per cent of the amount of the rnrse will be deduciei from each money won. The Board of Directors reserves the right to declare iwo starters a walk-over. When only two start they may contest for the entrance money paid in, to be divided 66 2-3 per cent to the first and 33 1-3 per cent to the second. A horse distancing the field shall only be entitled to first and fourth moneys, but in no other case will a horse beentit'ed to more than one money. The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the hour or date of any race except when it be- comes t.eces?ary to ante date a race, in whi .h instance the nominator will receive three days' notice of change by mail to address of entry. Right reserved to declare off or postp.>ne any or all races on acconnt of the weather, or other sufficient canse. Entries not declarel out at 5 o'cloct p. it. on the dav preceeding the race shall be required to start, and declarations must be in writing and mide at the office of the S creiary at the track. When there is more than one eniry 1 1 anv pnrse by one person or in one interest, the horse to be started must be named by 5 oc'oek p m. on the dav preceeding the race Trotilne auii racing colors mast t)e named bv 5 o'clock p. sr on the day preceeding the race and must oe worn upon the 'rack Colors will be registered in tbe order iu which they are received. Where colors are not named, or conflict, drivers wiU be required to wear the colors furnished by the Association. Hopples barred in trotting race-; bnt will be permitted in pacing races. Conditional entries will be treated the same as reiUiar entries, and nominators he.d under the rules. Any race that may be started and unfinished m last day of the meeting may bs declared ended and money divided according to the rank of horses in the summary. Otherwise than is sp^cified in these conditions, National Trotting Association rules, except Rule 4, to govern. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP. Persons desirious of making entries in these purses, and who have not as yet joined the P. C. T. H. B. A. should make application for membership to the Secretary by Mav 1, 1899. ^ . ,. . . _ D. E. KNIGHT, 1st Vice-President. Send all communications to r. W. KELLEY, Secretary, 22 1-2 Geary Street, San Francisco. THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS 1400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE F atrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE atthe special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of cj Drsto reach the dining-room. CG 'iRESPONDENUE SOLI'TITED — JOHN C. KIKKPATRICK, Manager Patented Angosc lltti, 1596. DEVICE COMPLETE - - - $5.00 J. O'KANE, Agent, Dr. Hutton's Patent Chectcing Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing- the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just the thing for a Eoad Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Bu ckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. ^^^Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address. G. E. HUTTON V. S., ErLlSVILI-E, Illinois 26-28 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. Apbii. 15, 1899] m:\je ^v&ehev anit §pctvi»tnixn* 259 13 Days-3 Meetings in One-13 Days THE Oi/ERLAND TROTTING AND RUNNING ASS'N -OFFERS IN PURSES and SPECIALS $40,000 June 10th to 24:th, inclusive. OVERLAND PARK, Denver, Colo. Entrance Closes May 15th, 1899. So. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 1-3 3—3: 3—2 4—2: 5-3 6-3 7—2 8-3 9—2 10—3; 11-2 12—3 13—2 14—2; 15-2: 16—3: n-2: IS— e: 19-3 Face 8 Trot _. :30 :35 :3S 30 Parse 500 500 500 500 500 600 ,000 500 500 L.OOO 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 Purae S 500 No- 30—3:17 " No. 31—3:13 " No. 32—3:1* " . No. 33—3:09 " No. 34—2:13 " No. 35—3:05 •• 500 No. 26-2:08 ■■ 50O No. 37— Free for .411. Pace 1,000 No. 28— Free for All, Trot 1,000 500 500 500 No. 39 — T'tro-year-old , face 500 No. 30— Two-year-old, Trot 500 No. 31— Three-year-old, Pace- 500 No. 32 — Ttree-year-old, Trot 500 No. 33-2:30, Road Wagon, Pace. No. 34 — 2 :30, Road Wagon, Trot No. 35— Free for All, Pace to Koad Wagons. No. 36-Free for All. Trot to Road Wagons. Colorado Stake, 38, for Colorado bretl Three-year-old Trotters. TROTTING AND PACING CONDITIONS. All trotting and pacing to be in harness and to be governed by tbe rules of the American Trotting Association, unless otherwise specified. Heats best three in five, except Nos. 29. 30. 31, 32, 33, 31, 35. 36 and 3S, wbicb will be best two in three A horse distancing tbe field or any part thereof, will receive first money only. Five per cent, to accompany entry and five per cent, aadttional from all money winners Two horses may be entered from the same stable in the same class and held for but one entry; hoise to be named the day before the race. Money divided 50. 2o, 15 and 10 per cent. Heats in each day's races may be alternated. Right reserved to change order of program. Races will be called at 2 o'clock sharp. The management reserves the right to start earlier. No horse will be held lor an entry that does not have two or mo e days between starts. Entries to all trotting and pacing purses close on May l-5th, 1S^^3. Application for stabling shonid be made to the Secretary, slating the number of horses to arrive No stabling will be guaranteed except f jr horses that are entered. In case of bad weather or other unavoidable causes, tbe Association reserves the right to declare all races off that hare not been started by 4 o'clock p. H. on the last day of meeting. Entry blanks mailed on application. The road wagon races are prize evetjts and will be governed by the roles of the Gentlemen'-^ Riding and Driving Clnb of Denver. There will be tliree running races each day : American Turf Congress rules to govern. We are members of the Ameritan Trotting Association. We have a first-class mile track for harness horses and a seven-eighths track for runners, kept in perfect condition. LIST OF OFFICERS. B H DUBOIS, President. ED WI.V GATLOKD. Vice-President. CHAS. N. ROBERTS, Sec'y-Treasarer. JOHN B. "WI!.!.! AM:^, Asst. Secretary. For further information address, CHAS. N. ROBERTS, Sec'y, Office, 51 King Block, Denver, Colo. ^^--THE NEW UP-TO-DATE 1899 MnMTTTJTJ A T A Record Breaker ^IcMDEBAI SULKY . . . "GREAT POINTS." — • — Its SiMPLiaxY. Its Perfect Constkuctiox. Its Easy Eu^'^"I^"G. Its Light Weight. Its Great Strength. Its Beautifcl Appearance. Its Great Amount of Room Its Comfortable Rldixg. Its Handsome Finish Its Highest Grade. Its Low Price. :No 20—1899 McMURRAY SULKY. The increasing popalarity of the "McMcEEAT" Sri kv is evidence that tfceynil the bill with tarfmen. 33 veara of contiiiuous success in theman- nlacinre of Track Vehicles snrely demonstratea ihe fact that we are the leadees in oar line. If yon are in ihe market for a Solky be snre to investi- gate the meriis of the McMur- ray before bnyiDK. • Have a few 1898 Sulkies on hand which we will close oat at a redaced figare. • Keniembei* we famish wheels and at'achments for old style Snikles. Will fit any mate. N'ew Salfey Catalogue for the asking. Ask for our $40 Sulky THE M'MURRAY SULKY CO., MARION, OHIO. SPLENDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARM, near Antioch, Contra Costa Co., Cal Horses are sent on the Stockton bDat to Antioch. No dangers as Irom railroad transportation Horses led from Antioch to the Farm by Competent men. AI.FAI.FA and natural grasses in ahandance i SEPARATE ALFAt-FA FIFtDS if desired CLIMATE mild winter and summer f SPECI.il. CAKE taken ol HORSES FINEST of PADDOCKS for STALLIONS. For rates apply H. DUTARD, Owner. 125-127-129 Davis Street (Telephone Front 33) Or to FRANK NUGENT, Hanager, Antioch, Cal. SAN FRANCISCO BLAKE, MOFFiTT & TOWNE -DEALEBS LS - 55-57-59-61 First Street, 8. P. Telephoke Mais 199. W.&P.' PREPARED ROOFING One ply. Cheap. I Three ply. First Class. For Baras, Slablea. Poaltry Hoases, Etc. PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO. 113 Nen* Montgomery St., Correspoiideace solicited. S., F. THIRD ANNUAL DOG SHOW OF THE San Francisco Kennel Club AT MECHANIC'S PAVILION, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., MAT 3, 4, 5, eth. Entries Close April 33d. Judge, H. \V. LACY, of Boston. Saperintendent, W. E. aiCKDOCH: Secretary. H. H. CARLTON; Clerk, A. M THOMSON; Assistant, TV AL 1 EE BENCHLET. Office: 238 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. Premium Li't Reaiy APRIL 1st. Wins will be Recognized in any part of the United States The Only Snow on the Coast to Date, ibis year, under A. E C. Rales. San Francisco and N or^.r Pacific Ry. Go The Picturesque Routf OP CALlFOB!>l.\ The FUieBt Fishing and Hontlne to OUfornl. NUMEROUS RESORTS. MINERAL SPBIHES, NOT m GOLD. HEALTH PLEASURE RECREATION Tki SsetlDii tor Fruit Firms and IM Bnsdlni. TWTI BOUTJE TO san rafael petaluma Santa Rosa, UkiaH Ajid other be»atU!il towns. THE BEST CAKPPffQ QROTTNTIS OK TSE COAST. TidKBT OTWiCB — Comer New Montgomery »' UjU'ket streets, imder PftlACa HoteL QssrsRAi. Ottics— Matojd Life BnQdlnc. B. X. BY AST. Ben. Pa°a. Agl SANTA FE ROUTE The best railway SAN FfiANOISCO to CHICAGO Every day PoJ-lman Palace Sleeping Cars and Pollaiaii Tourist Sleeping Cars mn on the following time : THE CALIFORNIA LIMITED leaves SUN- DATS, TUESDATd and FBI DAYS. Handsomest Train in the World. 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Ldned up to mn perfect wben strapped to horse. CUE BPECIALTT "^SULKIES TO RENT-^ We BUT and sell 3econd-ha>-d Stlsies. "W. J. KEyXEY, Blkeman, 531 Valencia St.. >'Eae I6th Gocoanut Oil Cake. THE BEST FEED FOR STOCK, CHICKENS AND PIGS. For sale in lots to enit by EL DORADO LINSEED OIL WORKS CO- 20S Caliromia St., San Francisco, Cal. FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO. Gas, Gasoline Engines -FOE- Pumping, Hoisting and Air Compression. >TEEL WINDMILLS STANDARD SCALES Send for illustrated list to FAIRBANKS. MORS£ Sc CO., 310 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 260 |^« ^vg^ifs^ awo ^arttittitxiiut^ [April 15, 1899 TELEPHONE: South 640 ^^Boo's Jan f^. RANCISCO. J. O'EANE 58 Warren St., 26=28 Golden 0. Ave. , New York. San Francisco. HARNESS HORSE BOOTS LOW PRICES - LOW PRICES Send for Catalogue CLOTHING MEDICINES Our Track Harness and Horse Boots are The Best in the World. I Do You Wish to Win at tlie Traps 1 SELBY TRAP LOADS .^.sls. YoTj-T* 13©al©r". E. I. Du Pont d6 Nemours & Go. 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ARTHUR WEBB, broke 9g targets oat ot 100 with hi< neiv t. C. SMITH Gun at the Alert Gun Club Shoot, Birds Point, April 2. 18S9. L. C. SMITH Guns are ManafactoreiJ and Guaranteed by THE HUNTER ARMS CO. .FULTON N Y. PHIL. B. BEKEART, Pacific Coast RepresentaUve - - San Francisco, Cal FISHING TACKLE ^i^^^r^ GUN GOODS 416 MARKET ST. BELOW SANSOUe, S. F. 538 MARKET STREET S. F. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Vol XXXIV. No. 18. No. 2234 GEARY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, APRIL 22.1899. RTJBSriBIPTIOSr THBEE IWLLARS A YEAR . SPURTS, SKIPS AND SKIVES. [By the Geeen 'Us.] ¥ *'It is indeed unfortunate that California's wealthy breeders have ceased being purchasers in the Eastern markets," said a well known horseman to me the other day. "The time will soon come when new blood will be not only needed but necessary on many of our lead- ing farms." I was thinking over this very same subject the other morning when Sam Gamble came in with the good news that on the Hobart Farm at San Mateo were dropped within the past two weeks two colts that should they live, ought by their royal breeding to be particul- arly valuable to breed to our California broodmares. One is a black colt by Astell, 2:12, out of a mare by Simmons, nest dam by Artillery, 2:21).<. son of Ham- bletonian 10. The dam of this colt is a trotter, and the colt is said by those who have seen him to be one of the most natural baby trotters that ever played by the side of an equine mother. The other colt is by Delmarch, 2:11J^, and is out of Emma Smalley, by Blue Dawn, 2:2l}4, son of Jay Bird; second dam Sally Russell, by Mambrino Euasell. These two youngsters are worth caring for and developing. They are the property of Mr. W. S. Lester, of this city and their dams were purchased last year in Kentucky by Samuel Gamble, together with several others of choice breeding, which were intended at the time to form the nucleus of a California breeding farm. J. i^tsar that Col. Park Henshaw has sold his handsome race mare Mamie Griffin 2 :12, by Blackbird, out of Miss BuUard, by Flving Morrill, to a gentleman in Buffalo, New York, and she will be taken East in the same car with some horses consigned to the Fasig-Tipton sale at Cleveland. Mamie Griffin is. a handsome mare, and to my idea a typical broodmare. She is good looking, rangy good-gaited and full of that nervous energy with- out which quality no great mother was ever born in the equine or the human family. Mamie Griffin has too much of this nervous force to be the ideal race mare. She is too anxious to get to the front. It may be that road driving may calm her down a bit and make lier a high-class road animal as she has worlds of speed. Placed in the stud ;and bred to good stallions I believe aha will produce trotters, and fast ones at that, that will be able to go the route, and do as she has done, be the contending horse no matter how many heats are trotted. Mamie Griffin, with James Sullivan behind her, has been a familiar figure on the California tracks for several years past. She was bred by D. M. Reeves, of Chico, and is just ten yeara old now. Over at Pleasanton Monroe Salisbury has in his string his old champion gelding Azote, 2 :043^, whose crown no trotting gelding or stallion has ever been able to win. Since the 5th day of September, 1895, at Galeuburg, IlUnoig., this son of the half thoroughbred stallion "U'hips trotted to that mark, no other horse has trotted a mite so fast. Nancy Hanks made her record of 2 :04 in 1892, and Alis hera of 2:04^ in 189.3, and since that time no mare has reduced their marks, and no horse or gelding has trotted so fast ae Azote did. Azote is going sound and is said to have as much speed as he ever had. It is said that he will not stand training, but what a road horse he would make. He does not pull a pound and goes aa stra-ight aa an arrow. Sam Gamble got up behind him at Pleasanton last Wednesday, and when became back the nest day said tome: "If I were a millionaire I'd buy that ho se and take him over to that new speedway in New York. I'd like to see the horse that could beat him down the road, and a lady can drive him." I wish Sam had that million. There would be a boom in the horse market two days after he had pos- session of it, and there would be a breeding farm estab- lished before the year was completed. The railroad company has recently made many im- provements in the way of furnishing cars for the ship- ment of horses across the continent Instead of com- pelling shippers to fit up their own cars as was the case in former years, the company now supplies c^rs all fitted up with stalls as the shipper desires. The freight on a carload oE twelve horses that will go to CleA^nd during the coming week is $725, which includes SPry- thing in the way of transportation charges, including a twelve hour lay over at some agreed upon point. This through rate of a fraction over $60 per horse is cheaper than the rate heretofore asked. I understand this also includes free transportation for the grooms necessary to care for the animals in transit. The business done in horse transportation by the railway companies at this season of the year is very heavy, and there has been quite a rivalry for it by the different lines. The Pacific Coast is the only section of the country where harness racing is not having a veritable boom, and it has all come about by enterprising associations get ting into line and offering purses for meetings, the dates of which were claimed early in the year. AYhenever the officers of the California district agricultural associa- tions get enough energj' to meet in convention as early as February or March, claim dates, arrange for a cir- cuit, and announce purses and stakes, there will be such a revival in trotting interests and such a big list of entries to the advertised events that there will be a surprise in store for all connected with the harness horse industry on the Coast. It is a source of great satisfaction to those who believe in the American trotter to read the list of entries received by the leading east- ern organizations. Their season is weeks later than ours, and yet the majority of their purses are already closed. The Empire Club which owns ihe new track at New York has a wonderful list of entries It is a rec- ord breaker, and shows how the horse owners act when good purses are hun? up and fair treatment guaranteed them. For the eight early closing purses ofiered by the Empire City Club, a total of 216 nominations were re- ceived or an average of 27 to each class. Secretary Toman is probably the happiest Secretary in the country, and his efforts have been rewarded as they de- serve which is not always the case with men in his position who work hard. There are twenty or more of the smaller districts in California that cannot be members of the grand or main circuit, but this should not preclude their giving faira every year. With the money appropriated by the State properly handled, and the fair properly managed, every district can give an exhibition and a few days' racing that will be a credit to it, and an aid to the advance- ment of the community. It is not necessary that the fair last a full week, or that sis days' racing be pro- vided. A good three daya' raseting is better than a poor one lasting sis days, and one good race will be a better drawing card than a lot of poor contests- Where the population is not large enough to insure a large attend- ance purses should be provided for local horses and they should be generous ones. Make them as attractive as possible and so arranged that they will not only induce the farmers to come and see them, but also to breed horses that will be faster and be in demand at good# prices when grown. The fair -^aii do a great deal fo£ a. district if it is managed for that ptirpoae, ■ ''^ _. -^^ -^ Dr. Powell Reeves, a prosperous'physicianoE &ppkane Washington, is down from that State attending to the shipment of a half dozen young daughteffBy his horse . Guycesca, 2:26, that he will sell in the Fasig sale in Cleveland in May. The Doctor is an enthusiastic horse, breeder and has some of the best bred stock in the the Northwest. He may have a string of trotters on the California circuit this year. H K. Devereaus, of Cleveland, Ohio, owns one .son - of Nutwood Wilkes 2:16>.<,' in John a! McKcitotiO) " 2:123^, and he may own another in the gelding Who. Is It (3j, 2:12. Word was received from hira this- week that he wanted this fast young horse at the price "asked, and a well known horseman was to go to Sulphur Spring Farm to look him over and report. If Whole It goes to" Cleveland we espect to hear of his record being redutted this year. I don't know a pleasanter or more profitable occupa- tion for the young farmer to engage, in just now while he is waiting for his crop of grainx>r fruit to ripen, than to shape up a good horse or two for the San Francisdo market. The demand for good ones cannot be supplied. If there is a likely young horse on y.our^farra', yoUng ' man, or owned in your vicinity, get possessToh of Jjifll and teach him a few lessons. If he shows.spejed at.thfi-- trot or pace, give him someshort, fast work two or three times a week and when you have him well-mannered and able to show you a quarter in forty seconds, you will be able to dispose of him at a profit, provided he is sound and a good looker. If you know of a couple of ■ drafters weighing 1 700 pounds or more each, that wift^' mate up well, a few weeks' time spent withrtheroi"' not neglecting the curry conah- adid .hruelir and^ plenty of feed to hide. their ribs, will result profit- ably to a certainty. The [horses brought to the city from the country as a rule have no manners. They are like a country boy .at his first eirOusi;^ If they are trotting bred it is an even bet they have never had a single lesson in the business they were bred for. If they are draft hoi^ses thej* know nothing about pulling a load, and if thay ate of 'the carriage type they will jump clear across the str^etat thersigi^b-y ox a nickel mounted harness or a liveried foptnjajo.^ Educating horses is a profitable occupation at the.pV^T ent time provided the educator kaows his bnaineaa. The team of Hawthorne pacers which James Thomi* — ■. son has been working at PleasantoQ for Ml'.Shippee^o^P Stockton, were sold the other day at a long price — re- port has it $2,500. The team can pole in 2 :30 or better ank they are a very promiaing pair. _ • '' ■•' J. Devereux's entry to the 2:12 claases m^na tha '^ the good mare Van Zant, 2:12, that; won many rscQS ix^ 1897, will be tried again. ' ~ "^ Seven horses with records below 2;ii) are trainiogat Louisville, Ky., and Village Farmownff^ve of them. 262 ^ife ^r^^&0r $ Floron .....Dexter Priuce— Flower Girl Marquesa Dexter Prince— Mary Lodge TWO-YEAR-OLD COLTS. Adrose — Advertiser- Rosemont Aitoaine Altivo— Elaine, 2 :20 Dex Russell Dexter Prince— Gertrude Russell, 2:21 TWO-YEAH-OLD GELDINGS. Maldita Dexter Prince— Man zanita, 2;15 Lu(^o - '. -Dexter Prince— Lucyneer A "Bunoh" of Items From Boodle's Book. C. B. Dawson, of Salinas, reports the arrival of a full brother to Valentine Boodle, the horse which recently sold for $2,500. Mr. Dawson has booked his mare back to Boodle, 2:12i Mr. Guy Vachell, of San Luis Objgpo, sent foar choice marea to Hoodie this year. They are Dixie, by Charles Derby, 2:20, dam Ramona (dam of W. Wood, 2:07^); Vio- lante, by Sable Wilkes, 2:18, dam Mattie Medium (dam of Wisteria); Antenut, by Antevolo, 2:19^, dam by Nutwood, 2:18|, and Sultan Qaeen, bay mare (dam of Moorzuk, 2:20|), by Sultan. Harry J Agnew has sold a bay filly, sired by Boodle, 2:12J, dam Maud, 2:20 (dam of To Order, 2:11^), to a San Jose horse fancier for $350. Mr, Agnew has booked hie two mares, Maud, 2:20, and her daughter Angie Wilke*, by Guy Wilkes, to Boodle. Mr, Baumgartner, manager of the Frederick iburg Brewery of San Jose, has purchased fram Mrs. Thomas a black year- ling filly which he save has "a license" to trot in 2:10. She is bred as follows : Sired by Boodle, 2:12^ (sire of Ethel Downs, 2:10); dam by E-os (sire of Dione, 2;0yj); second dam by AUamonl (aire of ChehBlie, 2:04|, and five others in the 2:10 list). We doubt if there is a filly in California that is closely related to more 2:10 performers than this one. She has el V9n 2:10 relatives io her pedigree, without going back further than two generations. Few trainers believe that a trotter or pacer oan go as fast under saddle as he can to eulky. The modern bike is not a heavy load to pull even with a 150-pound man in it. The same weight on a horse's back would be quite a handicap — osp'icially as there are but few trainers who could "put up a g'. d ride" as the jockeys say 00 the running track. Soiipma and Marin counties constitute Agricultural Dis- trict No. 4,which is entitled to an appropriation of $1,500 per year for its fair. , The Petaluma Argus bslieTes that a good fair can be held in the district this year and in this connec-^ tionsays: "The season's outlook will justify an energe'tic effort by our people, and this year an energetic effort means success. No part of the State appropriation can be used for the races. In fact that department has always been self. sus- taining, notwithstanding bad management, such as giving large purses to be contended for late in the afternoon when the people were tired oat and three-fourths had gone home. For BPveral years it seemed as though the managers were try- ing to, hold the crowd for the benefit of the bar and the Peter Funk, games. Sure thing gamblers are now barred from all fairs that receive appropriations from the State. We can have a good fair and a large attendance by starting in now. It will be. but little trouble to secure a fine pavilion and live stock display, and the appropriations will go a long^ways towards paying the preiliiams. In the afternoon three hours of racing, say from 210 5 o'clock, is all that most people care to remain to see, and besides those from a distance desire to start home by that. time. Three races each day will be enough — one running andjtwo trotting one day and two running and one trottirg race the next — and not have all trctting as we did in the past. Of course the larger the purses are the better, but it is not necessary to hang up a |1,0U0 or $1 ,200 purse for one race. At logleside and Oakland good horses contend for |400 parses. The matter of holding a fair here should be determined in time to give Santa Rosa or San Rafael a chance in case we con- clude not to. Who will decide whether whether we will hold a fair this year, or give it up for good? ^ Ladies Learning to Drive. One cf the sights that eariv morning viditors to Central Park have a chance to eojoy, says the N, Y. Times, is the appearance of young ladies who are being tutored in the art of "tooling" four-io-hand team=i, preparatory to iheir appear- ance as whips at Newport, Lenox, Long Branch or the fash- iooable resorts on Long Island where coaching is indulged in during the summer months. There are perhaps a score o^ these youDg ladies who now, having acquired the knack o properly holding the reins and the ability to keep their teams in hand in the driving schools, are receiviog the fioish- iog touches of the whole art of driving on the road. A team of sober, and quiet nags are used, and the teacher occupies the bcKK seat aloogside the ambitious miss, the chaperone and the guards occupying seats in the body break always uaed for the purposes of ioslruclion. Your high-spirited miss, who will rarely brook interference from aay one ia any of her plans, is as meek ai a lamb under the guidance of her instructor, who keeps up a constant fire of criticism as to the poise of the whip, the position of the hands and the fingers while grasping and hoUing the reinp, and the other niceties of the art. It is a trying task for a woman, this driving four horses, and she must be much of an atblete, with very strong arms and hands, before she cin master the delicacies of proper manipulatim of her team. lustructors say that in- dulgence in open-air sports, which is now so common, has given the girls the necessary strength, and that the pupils of this season promise to become very clever whips. That is flattering to the young butterflies of society, who are not now coosidered as ''well turned oql" uqIsss a good game of golf and an ability to drive a coach and four are in their list of accomplishments. Ohanffe in th3 ITear Book. Stockholders of the American Trotting Register associa- tion held their annual meeting April 5, and at their session passed important resolutions. The principal thing done was the ordering of an improvement of the Year Book on the lines followed in Volume VIII. In Volume XV will be given a complete list of stallions with their get in the stand- ard lists and of broodcnares and their get, the form adopted for Volume VIII being followed. This chaoge will necessi- tate the publishing of a mucti larger book and the increase in cost will reach about fifteen hundred dollars. Of course a larger price mua!. be charged for the work when it is put on sale and that price was fixed at four dollars, instead of ut three dollais as at presant charged. This action on the part of the Register as30ciatioa is very p^reitly to be commended. The present condition which requires that, to fiad out how many performers a horse has put in the list from season to season, the investigator must consult several books, is a very inconvenient one and the change described will be very welcome to all who have to use the year book at all fre- quently. The iocreased amount of information presented and the consequent augmentation of interest in the Year Book should enable the association to sell enough more volumes to make good the added cost. The directors de- clared a dividend of four dollars per share of the capital stock to holders of record April 1j>, dlridead payable May 1st. William Di'STON, of Philadelphia, now owns probably the three fastest record trotters driven privately by one man —Miss Nelson 2::Ilh Harry 2:12 and Othello 2:12i. ^ Knee Hitting. ■ .-^^ The question of knee striking has many . times been dis- cussed by writers, and while the treatment of this intricate shoeing problem is very interesting feadiog to every prac- - titioner of horseshoeing who reveres the study of the science, -t I have noticedHhat in no way haVe any writers. touched oh : one particular caUEe of knee striking, a cause to which- 1 wish to refer, says a practical writer in the Hofseshoere* .. Journal: '-■.. *Tt is an undeniable fact clearly seen in oiir eveiy day practice that horses, young ones especially, are- moie or-lees malformed in their limbs. A really perfect constructed set of limbs on a horse is the exception rather than the rule. This we know is true, as we cast our eyes about and see the . admiration that is spent on the horse that is all perfect. In a perfectly formed animal, the limbs alone I am dpeak- ing of, irregularity of gait is very rare, for in such cases the beauty of construction has added to it power of bone and muscle which serves the horse as he moves along whether on - a slow or fast walk or jog, a gallop or a speed trot. The well-knit limbed horse rarely stumbles, forges, cross-fires, or interferes, but then such splendor in construction, is the ex- ception, not the rule. Why are horses malformed, and why do so many of them sirike their knee ? Tbe Bubject I have studied deeply, and having jnsidja ^ access to it I have been given to close observation and my conclusions will, I believe, be accepted as rational. It is, of course, known that young colts, when put to fol- low the mother, resort in a greater or less degree to grass as a food. Now, if we will look at oje of those young, while in the act of grazing, its front limbs will be spread out from the body at such an angle as to throw the weight of the en- tire fore part on the interior surface of the joints. Stop a moment and consider the efl^ect of this mal-position taken by the colt. In the first place the bones are scarcely set, the tissue is weak and sensitive to tbe slightest impress; the tender joints play loosely one within tbe other, and while in this stale yoUDg colihood is permitted to grow up with no thought or care of the future consequences of such unpar- donable UF gleet. Weeks grow to months and months to years and long before the time comes wben the road, with all its labors, will call the colt from his cradle, the pasture, the limbs have set, so have the muscles and joints and with them the whole structure has taken on a malformation that it is impossible to rectify. The hoofs of the great majority of young horses during their first shoeing, will be noticed as wide on the outside, that is, the inside quarter will be made to take the weigbt while the outside will point outside. The inside of euch a hoof will not grow as fast or as strong as the outside, a condition produced through early neglect of the colt while in pasture, and I might say that the preponder- ance of euch cases will ha found to be knee strikers, or will be prone to some other defect in travel, and all through early neglect. The correction of this abusive system which so many colls aire subjected to is difficult and perhaps impossible for the horseshoer. Though very many horse owners will vote the shoer a botch unless he can bring back twisted and malformed joints and limbs to a natural condition through ehoeiog. The only possible hope for a stopping of such abuse is for the owner to pay deserved and necessary attention to this colt while it is in pasture. It is true that the colt will gr away on the grass until satisfied and in doing so will exten d his limbs, but the limbs will be extended only so far as con- ditions enforces. If the grazing be po ir then the injury be- comes magnified, if it is as it should be, plentiful and high enough to spare the colt from the torture of almost kneeling down to reach it, then the iojury is lightened and if such favorable conditions continue, a perfect, not imperfect, set of limbs will the horse be endowed with. It is also eas/ for the owner or caretaker to minimiza the injury iDflicted on colthood if monthly, they will pay their charge a visit and with a rasp remove the outside of the hoof 60 as to keep the entire structure in a leveled condition. If this is done much of the defect noticeable in horse confor- mation will be removed. In shoeing for a knee striker it is of the first necessity that a level hoof be obtained. If we staod in front of the knee striker we will invariably notice that tbe foot is not on an exact line with the legs, generallv it will set to the outside bearin£ on tbe inner quarter. The lowering of the outside hoof as well as removiog as much of the wall onthosame side is the first thought that should appeal to our mind, fur in this way we are enabled to bring the hoof in a more direct line with the leg and consequently produce a more natural condition all around. In such cases as I am referring to the horse will, before the remedy is applied, take an outward glide with the foot keeping the heel pointed inward and in landing, it is gener- ally the heels and inside quarter that first strikes the ground thus causing the knee to dip in, and while the motion of the opposite foot is the same, it in passing, strikes the opposing member, the knee. My success in aiding and preventing knee striking, aside from keeping the hoof level may be credited to an inside weighted shoe, the weight when so placed assisting the horse to carry his foot more straight than if otherwise fixed. Reducing the subject to its proper place we may with con- fidence turn the vast majority of knee strikers and all mal- formed limb strictures back to the owner or caretaker of the colt and say to him: "Pay early and proper attention to your young animals and you will greatly improve their con- dition, besides you will cause to be removed a fault which too often vou attribute to tbe horseshoer, who, unable to remedy distorted nature, is made to bear the burden of your neglect." Apbil 22, 1899] CCije ^vse^ev ani» ^ponnsmaxu 263 Examination B for Soundness. rRead beiore the Februery roeetlQg of the New York County Veterinary Medical Association, by J. E. Byder, D. V. S., New York LUy.j k It is not toy intentijn to-night to enter into the general det&ils of examining horses for eoundnees, bat lo present to yon. briefly, three points of uneoandness upon which we fre- quently disagree, which I cannot say is to onr credit, con* eideriog cor bnowktige of thc£e condiiioDS, for thisdifference in opinion ie not likely to increase the confidence of the gen- eral public in our profeEsion. Before taking np either of my points of unsouodnesB, I wieh to Bay that my interpretation of the term "sound horse" is an animal without acute or chronic pathological condition or IieIod; "practical eoundnese," an animal with a chronic pathological lesion, but which is not likely to inter- fere with his usefalness. Under these deSnitions of sound- ness the conditions I am going to present to you will be QEBOUnd. Adhering to the term sound, an animal wiih a splint must be condemned; but the question so often in dispute is, "When can an animal with a splint be pasEed practically sound?' That we take into consideration several factors in reaching a decision of this kind is admitted by all. At the same time the public should know that certain factors do exist which may either condemn or pass tie animal practically sound. I will admit that a large number of horses are working every day and going with splints, at the same time we know a great many do not. Dealers, almost without exception, claim to their custom- ers that a splint is not an ansoundness, and our profession has made no eHort to enlighten the purchaser upon the sub- ject; in fact, we have placed him in a position at the present time more bewildering than ever. We have done this by one veterinarian passing the horse without mentioning the splint, or, perhaps, calling it a blemish, while another con- demns him outright or passes him practically sound. For practical soundness in examioicg an animal with a splint, the following factors should be taken into considera- tion, viz . First, age of the animal; second, siza of the splint. third, its location; fourth, class or breed of the animal (work required); fifth, action of the animal; sixth, gait of the animal. An animal under six years of age should always receive a very close examination, all factors being carefully considered, and the animal nnt to receive the benefit of doubt. The location of a splint is of utmost importance in deter- mining his service-ability. If situated close to or at the knee he should be condemned; if on the posterior border of the rudimentary metacarpal, condemned, as should also the commonly called pegged splint, that form which extends across the posterior surface of the principal as well as the rudimentary metacarpal bones. The exceptionally low splint should also receive close attention on account of its great tendency to interfere with the action of the flexor tendons. The knee splint is condemned on account of its tendency to involve that articulation, and that on the pos- terior border of the rudimentary metacarpal and the pegged splint on account of interference with the action of the flexor tendons. Some practitioners claim that the tendons will adapt themselves to their changed position in a short time and the animal go sound, hut my experience has been other- wise. Size also has important bearing upon practical soundness; an exceptionally large splint should be always regarded with . suspicion; its location is immaterial, and unless all other factors are excrptionally favorable, should condemn. Id harness and saddle horses the purchaser should receive the benefit of all doubts, as the work required of this class Is of the kind likely to cause a recurrence of splint-lamenees, while in the draught horse, who is never or seldom asked to go off a walk the practitioner can ba more lenient. Action is of great importance, and the following should be taken into consideration, viz : Does be go high, and does he strike the ground hard? The higher his action and the harder he strikes the ground the greater will be the tendency for him to reproduce periostitis, lameness and increased de- velopment of the splint. Does be wind, paddle, travel close, toe in, etc. In exam- ining a horse with a splint, notice all the irregularities in his gait — seme I have mentioned, and many pothers I have not; if any irregularities exist, notice if likely to cause him to interfere or hit himself; if so, condemn. I know that a great many horses with an irregularity of gait will go sound foran indefinite period; but you do not know at what moment (he horse will interfere and reproduce periostitis, lameneEs and increased development. I also realize (hat a great many horses with splints in a bad location and faulty action give good service. On the other band, many do not, and the chances are against them; therefore, I believe we are juetified in coodemniog on the grounds I have mentioned, and if we do not our clients are not recfiving justice at our bands. As for a Eplinl being classed as a blemish I do not believe that any pathological lesion which may under certain conditions cause lameness can be put down as a blemish When does a coarse hock become a spavin ? Not many years ago the term "coarse hock" was compara- tively Qnknown — that is, outside of our profession, but of recent years it has become alarmingly commoD, and one used to cover a multitude of ains. Dealers will claim, and I re- gret to say some practitioners will pas?, a horse with the term ''coarse hock," when he has a spavin that can be photo- graphed a block away, providing he goes anywhere near sound at the time. A coarse hock is one with well-developed cuneiform bones, possibly with the same well-developed condition of the prin- cipal and rudimentary metatarsal bones; in other word?, they are more rough and prominent around this articulation than usual. I may add that at the present time a coarse hock of this kind in a horse six years old or older is more rare than a true spavin. In examioing for soundness it is necessary that we make a correct diflerential diagnosis between a coarse scuod hock and one spavined and uosouud, injaslice to both buyer and seller, for we will all admit that a true coarse hock will stand as much wear and tear ae a smooth one, and frequently more. We should also bear in mind that it is common to notice in three and four-year-olds a pronouaced coarseneas of this articulation, and that with proper care they will fine down by the time they reach the sixth year. Granting what I have said, I do not believe that a finely bred horse with smooth, even articulations at other points can have a pronounced normal coarseness of one or both hocks, neither do I believe that a horse can have a pro- nounced enlargement or coarseness, if jou like, of one hock, and a fine, smooth hock on the cpposite side. The number of spavined horses sold at the present time as being coarse in one or both hocks caonot be imagined by one not in close touch with the sale marts. Again, it is almost beyond one's comprehension how some men can and will stand up and propound theories regarding this condition in order to jastif/ themselves in passing these anima's. Cne case comes to mv mind, it is as follows, viz: Several year^ ago a 6taliiou°cf international reputation was condemned for spavin by two or three of our most able practitioners, while two or three others passed him sound with a coarse hock, one of whom advanced the theory that animals of this breed, especially the entire horses, were always exercised on a lunge rein which threw their weight from the centre and almost entirely upjn one side, and on account of this a coarseness developed to compensate (he articulation for the increased weight it was called upon to carry, forgetting in his argu- ment that animals exercised in this manner are reversed every few minutes, which causes (he weight to be continually shifting from side to side. Again, if this condition did de- velop in one or both legs it would be nothing more or less than an exostosis (spavin), due to the periostitis which the weight caused, if it caused anything. You will also notice that some practitioners condemn horses when this coarseness is situated on or near the anter- ior surface of the hock, and pass a more pronounced condi- tion of the same kind if situated on the internal surface near the posterior border, I believe that this is wrong, if a coarse- ness is sufficient to be called a spavin at one point, it is at another; because it is not so conspicuous does not change its pathology or its tendency to cause future trouble. In examining a horse whose hocks are auspicious, and where you are in doubt as to the true condition, examine first cold, drive him, and again when cooled out, trotting him to the halter on each examination; also watch him closely when backing from the stall, and turn him short both sides. Yon may also flex his bocks strongly for a (ew minutes and then trot him, and it you fail to detect any soreness or irreg- ularity of action at any time during these examinations or mar ctaverp, both hocks showing you an equal amount of coarseness or very nearly so and then not pronounced, I believe you have a coarse-hocked and sound horse. When is a horse with a curb practically sound? First, all animals, the condition of the curb immaterial, under six years of age should be condemned. Second, an animal of any age with rouud-bone andcurby conformation (cow hocks) should be condemned. Third, all large L-urbs, and especially those soft and accom. panied with a thickening of the surrounding tissues, should be condemned. An animal over six years of age, all conditions being equal, has the advantage over a young and immature one. An animal with a good, straight leg and well developed heck, over six years of age, having a curb of long standing which is small and hard, and who shows no lameness or irregularity of action either when cold, driving, warm, or after cooling out, can he passed practically sound. A condition frequently met with, and one often causing a difference of opinion, is where the ru limentary metatarsal and cuboid bones extend around upon the posterior border of the leg beyond their usual distance. This condition should be examined very carefully, and if no thickening or enlargement of the sheath of the tendon or exostosis on (be bones can be detected, he should be passed as sound; but if this condition exists in an animal of curbv cooformation, even if no true curb exists at the time, I believe he should be condemned, for we know that if an animal of this kind receives the least bard work a curb will be developed, which wilt be very unnatisfactory to the purchaser and no credit to the examiner. I have omitted the pathology of these conditions, as we all agree upon it, and have attempted to bring before you in as few words as possible the conditions as they exist and as we meet them when examining for soundness, and I hope that some rule or understanding can be reached by which we can agree, and not render opinions directly opposite to each other, as eo often happens at the present. Willis Foote'a Succeae. There is no secret about Mr. Foote's success— he backs hi natural skill as a horseman with brains and common sense. When he gets an animal in good racing form and finds it speedy and game enough to win in high-class company, he is content to wait for the opportunity. Most trainers are anxious to reap the harvest of shekels while their horses are on edge, and in doirg so overtax their capdcity by too much racing in inconsequential purse events, and when the time for the big stakes comes around ihe candidates are either heartbroken, ofi their speed, or out of form in some way Mr. Foote's plan is to develop a horse gradually, until he knows exactly what it can dy, and then go slow until it can be nominated in rich-paying stakes and fiued especially for those particular dates. In driving in races the tactics of Willis 0. Foote closely resemble those of Ed Geers. He is never in a hurry to jump ofl" in the lead, preferring to plac his horse in a good position, take things essy while drivers of less experience are fighting and worrying their horses' heads off, and then come along fast down the homestretch in a finish that kills off his badly handled competitors. Mr. Foote has become an interesticg character on the American trotting tuif, and thousands of race-gcers will be sadly dis appointed if his poor health prevents him appearing again on the Gratd Ciicoii this year with another world-beater The New England Futurity. Like mcst stakes of its class, the New England Futurity is subdivided into three stakes, the main stake for three-year- old trotters, a division for three-year-old pacers and one for two-year-old trotters. Tde main stake is $7,000, $5,000 bJF which goes to the winner; the Elake for two-year-old trotters is $2,000, $1,200 of which goes to the winner, and the stake for pacers, $1,000, $600 of which goes to (he winner. En- tries close May 1st, at which time the dam of each foal must be named, the name of the sire to which bred given, and the small sum of $5 paid. This Email payment keeps a nomina- tion alive until November 1st, at which time $10 will be due on each renewal, and at which time the Eex, color and mark- ings of foals must be given. The conditions contain a sub- stitution clause, and in every way are remarkably liberal. The total amount of the stake, $10,000, is fully guaranteed by the New EoglanJ Association. Nothing is more helpful to breeders than these Futurities — that is, to those who make nominations. The co^t of nomination is a mere trifle, while the benefits are inestimable, a promising youngster with stake engagements being worth from a few hundred to many thousands of dollars more (ha*i if not engaged Breeders should carefully study the New Englacd Futurity, and nominate every epeedy-bred foal with Secretary Jewett. Suit for a Horse. A suit involving the ownership of a pacing stallion named Stanford was begun in the Superior Court at San Jose this week, by C. H. Correy against A. W. Boucher. It is alleged that on March 14th the defendant wrongfully took possession of the horee that was then the property of Thomas A. Rose- berry. Thereafter plaintiff" Corey purchased the stallion from Roseberry, and the Court is now asked to declare that Boucher is unlawfully in possession of the property. It ie sought to recover the horse or its value, $1,900, and $1,000 damages for alleged wrongful detention. On April 11th, C. W. Burgess began a suit in the Superior Court against T. A. Roseberry and C, H. Coey to secure a partership accounting in the stallion Stanford, it being alleged that the horse was the property of the plaintiff* and defendant Roseberry, and that defendant Corey had secured an interest in the partnership without the knowledge or con- sent of plaintiff Burgess. This young stallion is said to be a wonderfully fast one having paced quarters in 31 seconds. TrottlDg Bred Hackneys. F. C. Hutton, a British horse fancier from Yorkshire, the heart of the hackney breeding district in England, recently came lo this country in search of a pair of high-class car- riage horses of the high-stepping sort, and has just purchased from Strauss it Hexter, of New York, two dock-tailed trotters that filled the bill. They are caestnot geldings 15 3 hands high, and are now known as Woodstock and Waverly. Few turfmen would recognize the lofty-going, high styled Wood- stock as the well known western stallion Ferol, whose num- ber is 12,239 in the Trotting Register. Ferol gained a record of 2:30 in Iowa in 1897. He is by Nutwood Mambrino, a son of Nutwood, 2:18^. and Zither, by Woodford Mambrino, and bi^ dam is Minnesota Belle, by Swigert, son of Alex' ander's Norman. Waverly is the faackneyizad trotting stal- lion Lallekeno, whose number in the Register is 25,029. Hg is by Legal Test, son of Electioneer, and his dam is Clio, by Swigert. A FBOSPECTIVE buyer recently asked Hon. Nathan Strius, New York, to name a price for his crack roadster Cobwebs, 2:12, and received the following reply: "Many things are possible; even the millennium may come, but if it doea, it will find Cobwebs occupying the same old Btall." 264 ®iy« ^vetbsv cml» §viWt*Wrttt» [Apbil 22, 1899 THE WEEKLY BEEEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. KELLEY, Peopeietob. -*■ Tka Turf and Sporting Authority of tlio Pacific Coast. — OF?ICB — No. 221-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich, Special Representative. 31 Park Row, New York. rBBM8— One Year. 03 ; Hix Montbs, 01.75 : Three MontUi, 81. STBICTLT IN iDVANCE. Money should be sent by postal order, draft or by reglatered letter addressed to F. W. Krlley, 22K Geary St., San Pranciaco, Gal. Cbiamunicationa must be accompanied by the writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, bat as a private g:uarantee of eoofl faith. San Francisco, Saturday, April 22, 1899. A CONVENTION HAS BEEN CALLED of rep- resentatives of the District Fair Associations of Cali- fornia to meet at the office of tlie Breeder and Sportsman in this city, on Thursday evening, May 4th, to arrange a circuit, select dates and do whatever else may come within the province of the delegates toward making the fairs and race meetings of 1899 successful^ It is sincerely hoped that every association that has re- tained its organization, or intends to reorganize, will be fully represented at this meeting, and that delegates will come empowered to act. The time for announcing meetings and programs is getting late, but there is yet an opportunity to make the fairs of 1899 first-class ex- positions and race meetings if the proper amount of interest and energy is shown by the directors and other officers of the various organizations. The question of how to make the. district fair a financial success is one of such vital importance to every board of directors, that every occasion should be taken advantage of where matters pertaining to the conduct of these meetings will be discussed, and we feel certain that if the secretaries of the districts will make it a point to attend the con- vention set for May 4th, they will learn many things that will be of great value to them in their work this year. An exchange of ideas are profitable in any busi- ness, and there are none so wise but they may learn from others. There are districts in this State where meetings have been regularly held, which have always made a profit and now have a surplus in the treasury. The secretaries of these associations should be able and willing to tell "how they do it," and the secretaries of associations that have conducted their meetings at a loss should take the opportunity to learn from them how it is done. The convention to be held May 4th will give this opportunity for an exchange of views that cannot help but be profitable to all concerned. Let there be an earnest effort on the part of every district association in the State to have a representative at the meeting, May 4th. ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 1ST for thirteen purses of $1,000 each, two of $1,500 each, and four of smaller amounts for colt trotters and pacers, all to be decided at the fall meeting of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association. If the breeders and owners ot light harness horses in California are alive to their own interests, there will be the largest list of entries to these purses that have been received by the Breeders associa- tion for many years. That the purses are liberal, none will gainsay. Few of the Eistern organizations offer as much, and a good horse will be able to earn as much at this one meeting this year as he could on the whole California circuit last year. Next week the Los An- geles association will offer a program of purses fully as liberal, and the State Fair program now being prepared will probably equal it. Stockton, Oakland, San Jose, Petaluma, Napa, Woodland, Vallejo, Willows, Chico, MarysviUe, Grass Valley, Salinas, Fresno and many other points will give high-class meetings this year in all probability and the California circuit will offer as many opportunities for a horse to earn a large sum of money as any State in the Union. It is a duty that every owner owes himself to make as many entries as possible at the Breeders meeting, and a large entry list will mean renewed prosperity to a business that has been anything but prosperous during the past few years^ DENVER'S GREAT MEETING promises to be greater this year than ever. We have received entry blankj at this office which can be had on application. If yo ir horses are going East this year, don't fail to stop ov?" at Denver and get some of the money that will be but ' up there. THERE IS A DEMAND FOR HORSES that can hardly be supplied. High class roadsters and track horses of course are most called for but any good horse of his class can be sold for a good figure right now in California. Daring the next month a half dozen car loads will leave this State for the East. Well posted horsemen say a hundred car loads could be disposed of could they be had. The demand is increasing and there is certain to be a shortage during the next few years. There is only one way to supply the coming demand, and that is to breed what is wanted. Some of the great- est stallions in America are now standing for service in California. It is more than possible that some of the best of these will be sold to go East before the year is ended. Overtures for a number have already been made. Every owner of a good mare who has the oppor- tunity to breed to a good stallion this season will regret it should he allow that opportunity to escape. Horses are horses and the prices for them will grow much greater before they grow less. Horse Breedinsf in Kentucky. Previoua to 1856 scarcely any attention whatever had been eiven in KfDtucky to the trotting horse, writea A. A. Austin. Races to eulky were almost unkoown on the tracks of that State. In the year above named James B. Clay, son- of Henry Clay, bought Id New Ybrk a large bay horse, Mam' brine Chief, that was a grandson of imported Messeoger^ dam of untraced breediog, and took him to Kentucky. Some ten years before ihis, about 1843 or 1844, Joho W. Hunt purchased, also from New York, the bay horse Abdal'.ah, which was taken to Kentucky, and he, too, was a grandson of Messeoger and from a dam of unknown breeding. Ab- dallah was unpopular in Kentucky, and remained (here, I think, only one year, when he was sold and returned to New York. of Abdallah in Kentucky, "Iconcclast" wrole in 1897 to the American Horse Breeder: "He had no ou'side patronage to speak of, and got but five or six foals. TheEe could all trot well for the time in which they lived, but were, like their sire, viciously disposed. No atientioa was t ben paid to breeding for the track. Large, fine-looking horses were what people wanted — animals that would sell well. If a horse happened to have speed, it was his own fault, not that of his breeder, and even then he was not trained as we understand training now." In what investigation I have made io trotting pedigrees, I do not remember to have found any traca of the foals sired by Abdallah while in Kentucky. They appear to have been lost in the shuffl j. As they were ill-tempsred and probably Dot any too smooth in point of conformation, i( is little wonder that they were not kept in the stud or harem, and that (heir identity is now lo^t. It was long after this ceroid (hat what we call scientific trotting horee breeding began in Kentucky. 1 1 is rather remarkable that Abdallah, reiected by (he Kenluckians, should be brought North and mated with the Charlfs Kent mare, a daughter of imported Bellfoonder, sire Hambletonion. the greatest of all Ironing progenitors. Mtmbrino Chit-f fared better in Kentucky (ban did Ab- dallah. PoEsibly it may be owing to the fact tba*. while Mr. Clay owced bim, he was cared for, driven and trained by the pioneer trotting horseman of Kentucky, Dr. Levi Herr. Mambrino Chief *as gent'e in harnees, and in 1884 Dr Herr trld me that he was a big horse weighing, in good fiesh, 1400 pounds, and when in condition could trot in about 2:40, which was as fast as any horse in the State could then trot. Abdallah, on the other hand, was ao exceedingly high-strung animal, both a kicker and a biter; indeed so bad tempered that he could not be broken to haroees. In 1856 Lady Thome was foaled, sired by Mambrino Chief. At an early age she became the property of Dr. Herr, who developed her into the fastest trotter of Kentucky. She was sold for a large sum, finally passing into the stable of Henry N. Smith, of Trenton, N. J., who paid $30,000 for her. She trotted to a record of 2:18|^, and was a competitor in many races with Goldsmith Maid, Lucy, American Girl, Kbode Island and other of the fastest trotters of her day. Dr. Herr bred Mambrino Patchen, brother to Lady Thorn, and made this horse in many respects the leading stallion of Kentucky, and one of the most widely known in the country. It was no , however, until after the civil war, when George Wilkes, Uappy Medium, Harold, Dictator and otbersncs and grannsons of the once despised Abdailah were taken from the North to Kentucky acd bred largely to Mambrino Chief and Pilot Jr., mares and their descendants that the Stale began to acquire equal fame as the breeding section rf trot- ters that for half a century it had enj oyed for the production of runners. 'What Constitutes a Bar. Salinas City. Cal., April 20. 1896. Breeder and Sportsman: — Please inform me through the columns of your valuable paper, what constitntea a bar for harness horses, that is to say under what conditions must it be made to constitute a bai". Does it have to be made with judges and timers in the stand? Rule 43 of the By- laws and Rules and Regulations of The National Trotting Association is very vague on lheBU^j^ctof bars and many of the readers of your paper will aoxiously await your de- cision in regard to this important matter. I am Respectfully yours, J. D. Ealar. The time made in any race between horses for a stake, premium, wager or involving admission fees where time is taken constitutes a bar. An Innovation in Trotting Futurities. Elsewhere io this issue will he found the advertisement of Charter Oak Park, announcing the opening of a $10 000 trotting futurity for foals of 1899, to be trotted in 1902, when three-year-olds. The plan, which is bold and liberal to the highest degree, will be fully sot forth in the aJvertise- ment next week, and its uniqueness, the absolute security given to nominators, and its extreme cheapness, will cer- tainly be acknowledged the most liberal and fair event of its kind ever oSered. $10,000 has be?n deposited by Charter Oak Park to the credit of and held in trust for the nomi- nators. Not one cent of the amount can, therefore, be touched by anybody until the race is trotted and won, when it will be paid over io full by the bank to the winners— $7,500 to the first, $1,500 to the second and $500 to third horte, and $500 to the nominator of the dam of the winner. In the matter of payments the cheapness is almost aF.tounding. No Futurity, either on the trotting or running turf, compares nith the Hartford in this regard; one-twentieth of one per cent. ($5) nominates, and one-half of one per cent. ($50) made in easy paymentp, viz.. $5 May Isl; $5 November 1,1899; $10 each May 1st and November 1,1900; $10 May 1, 1901, and $10 May 1, 1902^ pays in full and entitles nominations to a start. The natural question, "Can it be done?" i"-, so far as the nominators are concerned, an&wered by the action of the association in de- positing the $10,000 cash in bank to their credit. Charter Oak Park, inspired by confidence in the bright future of trotting interests, takes the chances. That futurities add value to the products of the breeding farm is proven at every public sale — the engaged youngsters invariably selling at larger prices than the others. That they add to the value of sires and dams is equally apparent. That they frequently "pay (he mortgage on the farm" is a matter of history. In view r>f the trivial fee charged for this great futurity, it should appeal to every breeder of a trotting colt — the poor farmer boy and the rich stock fdrm proprietor alike. The "Hartford" certainly marks an epoch in the history of futurities. A MOST serious loss to C F. EcnBty's Forest City Farm is the death of tbe gray filly Griselda, which occurred at t he Jewetlville covered track last week. The filly was taken sick with pneumonia and lived only a few daye. Mr. Emery, and all who bad seen tbe filly trnt believed her to be one of the fastest trotters of her age which ever lived. During the Cleveland Grand Circuit meeting<»he trot'ed aqu'trterin 32^ secondp, and an eighth in 15 seconds. She was then a two- year-old only, and had been broken only a few weeks. After that trial, which excited all horspmen at the meeting, she was sent to the farm and turned out until fall. This winter she was taken up and it was the intention to train and race her. Mr. Emery could have sold her several times for a big price. He could easily have gotten $5000 for her. It has bpen stated that Griselda bad been sold a few weeks ago for $o000 under tbe condition that Forest Ciiy Farm could train her, but this seems to have been an error, eo the full loss falls upon Mr. Emery. Griselda was by Patron and out of Grenadine by Princeps. Mr. Emery gets consolation from the fact that he has in a two-year-old sister to Griselda another filly of pheoom«'nal speed George W. Leihy, of New York, recently purchased from M. E McHenrv of Newport, 111., t^'e big bay trotting stallion, Koigbt Kadosh, by Jay Bird, out of Lizz'e Rider, dam of Rose Croix, 2:1U, by Billy Wilkes. 2:29^. This richly bred horee is now in New York, a geldirg, of course, with bis mane pulled and his tail docked in approved hack- nev style. Strollers in Central Park who spe him exercielog there, rigged with a cub bit and hooked to a fashionable trap, would never dream that the sleek, showy, high stepper that arches his neck so proudly and goes with mincing gait, is a brother to the great three-year-old trotter Rose Croix, whose long, free strides carried her first past the finish line at Lex- ine'on in the race for the $20,000 Kentucky Futurity of 1896 and who is now at the Pleasanton track taking lessons in pacing. An adjourned meeting of the Board of Review of the National Trotting Association will be held at the Palmer Hnu^e, Chicago, at 10 o'clock A. M., on Tuesday, May 9, 1899, by order of the president. Alt communications in- tended for the consideration of the Bo^rd at the May meet- ing must be forwarded to the Secretary not later than April 29th. The Board of Review is empowered to act in place of the full Board with the same authority and jurisdiction, and at the above meetings will consider business arising la each and all of the districts. ^ John Dickerson, who has driven Joe Patchen, comes out with this defi: "Provided I can secure the horee Joe Patchen I will match him f^r $5000, or any part of if, against any pacing horee in the world — Star Pointer and John R. Gentry preferred— mile heats, two in three, or three in five, or a dash race. Models of tbe forward and hind shoes worn hv Kremlin, 2:07|, euco].2:08J. Direct, 2:05J. Directoro, 2:05}. Vassar, 2:07. Alix, 2:03f. Belhflrwer, 2:12f, MaTtha Wilkes, 2:08, Jsck. 2:12, scd Barry WilkfS, 2:13A, are to be sent by Con Desmond, Mass., to 0. Colbath, Melboorce, Australia. Desmond shod these hordes when they were in their prime. Ed Geeks has closed negotiations with P. P. Parrieh, Lexington, Kv., wherebv tbe fast pacing colt Will Leyburn (2) 2:12, by Wilton, 2:19}— Criterion, dam of three, by Crit- tenden, will be campaigned with the Village Farm stable this year. -^ The famous old grey pacing stallion Guy, 2:06|, now owned by G. E Evans, of St. Paul, Minn., is still a war horse. He won an ice race at the Lake of the Isles coarse last month, stepping one half-mile beat in 1:08|. He is ap- proaching bis sixteenth birthday and still sound. ApBiL 22, 1899] ^lj0 ^veetiev txttii §^crvi«mixxu 265 I Sulky Notes. Los Angeles will give $25,000 in paraes. DiSTBiCT Fair CoKvtNTioN meets May 4th. Golden Gate No. 1 will probably give the first fair. MAJO'-t Ratbbonb has sold the stallion Alex Bat'.on Jr. to Dan McCarthy. Stockton will give a 6rst class meeting this year the week following the 8tate Fair. DrcTATUS, 2:19i, has been taken to Salinaa and will make a season ihere in the stad^ Thb parses for trotters and pacers at the State Fair will probably be $1,000 each this year. Betonica, 2:10^, will be raced this year, and it is hoped will come up to expectations. Road bcrses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address 0. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * Entries Id the Breeders Fall meeting close May 1st. Make the entry list as large 8S poEsible. Ed Laffertt will probably have the black mare Stella, 2:15i, by Geo. Washington, in his string this year. FplAN & Newgass have between three hundred and three hundred and fifty entries for their May sale and all high- class horsee. ^ The fast gelding Palon. ?:I8J-, by Palo Alto, 2:035, who was retired last year through shoulder lameness, is lo be trained again. Mamie Griffin will not be seen on the California cir- cait again. She has been sold by Col. Henshaw to a resident of Bufialo, N. Y. Org Fino, 2:10, the daughter of Eros, and Arion's (2:07|) dam. has foaltd a bay filly, fay Oro Wilkes, at J. W. Daly'a Mt. Kisco Farm. District Associations shoold encourage the breeding of good horses by ofiaring generous purses for animals bred and owned in the district. Valentine Boodle baa been named by his new owner J. H. Outhwaite in the 2:30 trot which is to ba held at the Empire City meeting. Thomas H. Earlt, a half brother to Grant's Abdallab, 2:10^, sired by JoQn R. Gentry, is counted one of the fastest green pacers in MisBOuri. F. E. Hyde, o£ Hartford, Conn., will campaign the fast green horse Quecbendarf, by Paola, 2:18, brother to Palo Alto, 2:081, itiis season. It wonld not be surprising if the Meddler-Nancy Hanks noion turned out to be a pacer. The ex-queen inclined to that gait in her younger days. As the crop3 throughout Cil'ifornia promise so well this yeir, the district fairs should bs able to arrange good ex- hibits and attract large crowds. Kate Medium, 2:10}, by Rilev Medium, stepped a mile last year at Den7er in 2:05^ and is thought to be in shape this year to step as fast in a race. It is reported that W. R. Bradbury has sold his mare by Nutwood Wilkes, out of a full sister to Little Albert, 2:10, to Monroe Salisbury, and that the price was $^,00U. One of the most prominent green trotters in Western New York is Boreas, by Norval, dam by Bonnie Bay. in the stable of C. Hidecker & Son, Conewango Valley, N. Y. J. |V. Collins, of Anaconda, Mont,, will go East this season wiih a horse that is looked apon as a genuine wonder. He is The Admiral, by Mascot, 2:26:^, dam bv New York. SuEL Harris, of Marysville, is the proud owner of a two- year-old McEinney colt, that has the siza and action of a three-year old. and though worked but little, he is a *'hammer." Pleasanton ought to give a gala day to the trotters and pacers at the ;rack there prior to their departure for the East. A big crowd would pay to see the champions there show some fast quarters. Thk road drivers of New York have organized under the name of the Manhattan Driving Club. The objects of the club are to secur'> good roads and anythiug else that will be of benefit to road drivers. The Golden Gate Park Driving Association will hold its next matinee on the Speedway in the park on Saturday next. April 29tb. The races will be best two hdts in three and the distance three-quarters of a mile. Several of our Eastern exchanges stated last week that Nancy Hanks' foal by Meddler was a colt, but an associated press dispatch of Thursday states that it has just arrived and is a filly. Better name it "What Is It?" New honors were added to Mies Russell last year when t^he got a new producii s son. The new sire is Pilot Russell, brother to Maud S., 2:08^, and Lord Russell. His daufjnter Puss Ruseell took a record of 2:27<^. Pilot Russell is regis- tered as C. P. R. '_ A LETTE-c from Honololu states that Trainer McManus has Loupe, 2:09}, in training lo see if he will staad the prep- aration for the free-for-all which is to be given on June llt,b. If he does the race will have to be faster than the Island record to beat him. W. B. PwANK. of Santa Rosa, is the owner of a two-year- old bv J- J out of the dam of Graceful George, 2:23, that is pacing faster than anv youngsler seen in Sonoma county for a long time. This cjU is being trained bv Mart Rollins, who thinks he will be worth taking to the races. J. Malcolm Forbes will greatly reduce the number of animals on bis breeding farm. He will reserve a few of his best broodmaresi but tbe balance will consist of Arion, 2;07J, and a lot of two-year old fillies. The training stable will not be reduced but kept intact in charge of Henry Titer. Entries for the Woodland spring meeting close next Moodiy, April 24Lh, The meelioa; will be held on the 4!.h, 5th and Gib of Mav, and tbe pur^^esare advertised in to-day's Breeder and Sportsman The Woodland track is one of tbe best in the State and is now in perfect condition. The American Trottine and Register Association held its annual mrpting April 5tb and re elecl^d the following f fficers : W. R. Allen, Presidenl; Samuel Baker, Vice- President, and J. H. Steioer, Secretarv and Treasurer. A dividend of $4 per share was declared payable May 1st. Dr. Powell Ref vf s, of Spokane, is ont with a challenge to trot his yearling fillv by Gnyceeca, dim Willamette Maid, for $100 a corner. Any colt in O'-egon, Washington or Idaho can come in. The Doctor says that this is not wind, but that he can be drawn on for the money at any lime. Bishop Hero, 2:21, and holder of the five mile record 12:30^, is ofiered for sale or exchange by his owner J. B. Nishiingale of 300 ;Haight street. Bishop Hero has been turned out for the past few months and is now faster than his record. No gamer horse ever lived than this old Hero. The gr<;en pacing stallion Rey Direct, by Direct, 2:05^, dam Vers, by Kentuckv Volunteer, was workpd out three heats last Wednesday at Pleasanton in 2:li^, 2:15 and 2:14 If not sold before nominations closps he will be entered in some of the purees offered on the California circuit this year. San Francisco's portlv Sheriff basin custodv a pacer that has a history and a record. It is tbe bay gelding D. D., 2:16|, well known to those who have attended the races on the Montana circuit. D. D. was owned by E. R Stark, who claims that while paying a business visit to Colorado he left the gelding in charge of one Hopkins, a trainer, who sold him and left (he country. Stark learned that the horse had reached San Francisco, and found him here in possession of A. Weiss- Stark has brought suit for recovery of the horse, which he values at $1 000. D D. is said tn bp by Caneland Wilkes, ard got his record at Anaconda in 1897. (ius Kassling's bay gelding Horseshoe Boy, by Reliance 969, is developing quite a turn of speed at the Salinas track, and promises to be troublesome among the green trotters on the California circuit this fall. Horseshoe Boy is a full brother to Tippo Tib. and is trained and driven by his owner, Mr. Kassling of Salinas. Direct, 2:1^<}, has another son entered in the $10 000 M and M. Stake this year, in tbe bay colt Direct Kirke, out of Hazel Kirke. 2:24. by Brigadier, 2:21i. This youngster is an unknown qnantitv so far as the public is concerned, but the chances are that he is a good one, as James Bntler selected him from among the half-dozen eligible candidates. Over one hundred bead of trotters and pacers are at Overland Park, Denver, Colo , and there are more to follow. The trainers there include Charles Feeney, Emory Hardin, Jim Anthony, Jaggers, of Omaha; Jim Wal.ace, Smart, of Colorado Springf^; McGuire and Ed Conley. The latter will drive Kale Medium for Cobern, of Colorado Springs, the coming season. The Marysville Jockey Club was reorganized last week at Marysville, Cal., and a Board of Directors elected as follows: R. W. Carpenter, James Litilfjobn, D. P. Donahue, Wui. Hogaboom and G. W. Sntlifip. It was decided to give a eprin? meeting some time in May, at which purees will be offered for trot ing, pacing and running events sufficient to fill a two days' prrgram. The four-year-old mare Kate Coggswell and her full brother Santa Clara, by Hambletonian Wilkes, out of Nathis, by Snltan, were recently sold by Col. Moorhead to Thos 8. Griffith, of Spokane, Wash., for a good round sum. The get of Hambletonian Wilkes has been bringing good prices lately and some of tbe most promising young horses in Cali- fornia are by this great son of George Wiikes.. The Board of Directors of the Gleobrook Park Associa- tion, at Grass Valley, held a meeting last Friday, at which tbey decided to send a representative to the convention of district fair associations to be held in this city in May, and will have the Glenbrook (rack put into the racing circuit for 18^9. The Gleobrook people are active and energetic and cnn give one of tbe best meetings in the State. They will cff'er good purses for both runners and trotters this year. Geeen Meadow Stock Farm will send to the Bine Ribbon Sale at Cleveland in May, Maude Murray and two other good young hordes by Hambletonian Wilkes. Maud Murray is a very last young mare. W. G. Duifee drove her an eighth of a mile at Santa Rosa last season in 16| sec- onds, altbough she had had scarcely any work. Mr. Van Bokkelen, who is getting the mare ready for shipment, says she will be able (o trot quarters in 34 seconds before she is placed on the cars. T&E district composed of Tulare and Kings connties will hold a fair this year, but in which county has not yet been decided. There is a good track and grounds at Tulare city, but not much interest has bpen taken in racing affairs there receotlv, while at Hantord in Kings county the fair [grounds are in good shape and an active club has been orgRnized. The fairs have heretofore been held at Tulare city. There should be a generous rivalry between the two connties and the fair held in the town that raises the largest bonus to aid the enterprise. One of tbe handsomest catalogues of the year is that is- sued by Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville, Contra Costa county, of which Mr. John F. Boyd is proprietor. Since 1890. when Cricket, 2:10, set the world's mark for pacing mares at that figure, hardly a season has passed without some representative of the Oikwood stallions retiring with championship honors. In 1892 'V. Wood, bv Rteinway, cut the lour-year-old pacing record to 2:07; in 1893, Diablo, by Charles Derby, put the fnur-year-old stallion pacing record at 2:09^ in 1894, Jav Efl Bee placed the veHrline stallion record at 2:26J; in 1895. Agitato divided champion bonois for three-year-old pacers, with a mark of 2:09^. with several other claimants; and in 1898, Klatawah settled ihe dispute as to which had ibe best of it at tbe pace at that sge by going a mile in 2:05^; Much Belter placed the pacing mark for four-year-old mares at 2:07}, and SyWanway paced (he fflsteet mile paced oy a green three-year-old filly in 1898. Oakwood P-irk always has a lot of choice young coh« >-nd fillies for sale and corre pondence is solicited on the su'^jf'Ct. HARTFORD FUTURITY. In Bank for . . . The Winners.. $1 0,000 3 Entries and . . The Money Goes OFFERED BY CHARTER OAK PARK FOR FOALS OF 1899 TO TROT AS 3-YEAR-OLDS. Full Conditions Next Week Entrance only $5.00, one-twentieth of one per cent. Full Starting Fee, only one-half of one per cent. ENTRANCE REFUNDED IF FOAL DIES BEFORE NOVEMBER 1ST 1899. E3i^rT«.iE:s oil.<3se: :si/LJsrs^ FrrusT. For Entry Blanks apply to FASIG-TIPTON CO., Madison Square Garden, New York. Or, BKKEDKB AND SPORTSMAN, 22-34 Geary St., San rrauclac HQQ ©ty^ ^veeife^' antf ^nvt^^tncau [Afbil 22, 189g Baciag Dates. San Francisco and Oakland Until May 16 Memphis, Tenn i,?" L Newport Ky ^P" 8f »y " Aqueduct, N. Y AP"I "-^Yol Louisville, Ky f,^^ tf, WestoUester.N.Y ■^'^\'^f, Toronto, can Tl J. Latonia May2Wune2 Gravesend, N. Y May27-Jnne 15 Hamilton, Can M^^ f'^^f,,^ Montreal, Can - J-^"' ^^4 Sheepsneaa Bay, N. Y J"°'^ ^'"/° Vo Fort Erie, Can June 28-July 19 Brighton Beach, N. Y July 6- August . Windsor. Can J"'!' 22-Augnst 12 Saratoga, N.Y July 26-Angust 25 Highland Part, Detroit August 14-26 Sheepsbead Bay,N. Y August 26-iepteml3er 9 ■Gravesend, N. Y September 12-30 Westchester. N.Y • October 2-21 Aqneauot, N Y October 23-November 7 Washington, D. C. (Bennlngs) November U-30 THE OALIFORNIA. DEEBY. Oorslno, Son of Riley by Longfellow, and Hlnda by Hindoo, Wins the Event. THE ENGLISH STUD BOOK. Views of an American Turf Critic on tbe Reg- istration of Our Stook. The California Derby, whict is not a Derby inaemucb ag the distance is bat a mile and a quarter, was ran last Satur- day at Oakland, postponed for four weeks from its proper date by reason of the closing of logleside by the strong arm of the law. There was but little interest taken in the race, as Survivor, Formero and First Tenor were not among the starters, the first two having been shipped East and the last named being on the list of ailing ones. As it was there were seven starters— Corsine, Olinthus, Earl Islington, Los Me- danoB, Gauntlet, Balesta and Limewater. Starter Caldwell did not detain them long at the post and eflected a good start. They jumped away in a buncb, and Earl Islington was the first to gtt out in front and make the pace, Los Me- danos following him closely,with Balista, Corsina and Lime- water neit, and Olinthus and Gauntlett bringing up the rear as though they were expected to allow the others to race the first part of it and only hbd one another to beat at the finish. After the stand had bsen passed, Los Medanos went to the front, and Earl Islington dropped back to last position as though half the distance was too far for him. The back- stretch was the scene of some good racing, and here Corsine overhauled Los Medanos who cried enough. Olinthus who was about as poorly ridden as he ever has been by Shields, and that is saying a good deal, made an attempt to get to the front but was too heavily handicapped, though by his own unaid ed efforts he mansged to get within a nose of Gauntlet, who got the place, two lengths behind Corsine. The time 2:08i. The race was worth $5000, of which $4000 went to the winner. Corsine was bred by Edward Corrigan, his owner, who also bred his sire and dam. Mr. Corrigan captured another stake on the same day, when his good colt Golden Rule by Golden Gartei — Lucille Murphy annexed the Schreiber Stakes. Golden Rule was a prohibition favorite for this race, but had nothing to beat. Mountebank, Bamboulia and Beautiful Bill being the other starters. He ran the five furlongs in l:02i, a very or dinary peaformance as the track was fast and the day a per- fect one, and the winner was driven out to beat Mountebank by a length. Oilead G-oes to Australia. On the steamer Mariposa, which sailed for Sidney, Austra- lia last Wednesday, was the well known race horse Gilead, by St. Saviouf , in chjrge of Dan Halliday, who purchased him not long' since from his former owner Wilbur Field Smith of Sacramento. Gilead was one of the gamest and most consisteiit race horses that ever looked through a bridle and there are many well posted horsemen here In California who predict and have predicted for the past few years, that he will be a great sire. He .was bred to quite a number of mares in 1897, and his oldest foals are now weanlings. They are, without exception, magnificent Jooking colts and all bear the impress of their sire in a marked degree, Gilead'a dam. Mistake, is a great mother of winners, having produced besides Glleid, the well ka)Wj wioaers Hermitage, Mistle- toe, Kildare, Mystery and Glen Ellen. Mistake's dam Katie Pease, was one of America's greatest race mares aLd at thej stud threw Mischief (a stake winner by Thad Stev- evs). Judge McKinstry (a winner credited with working a mile in 1:39 at Sacramento], Mistake (dam of six winners, foai" of stake class), Lurline (a winner and dam of Morven and Horatio), Ceolella (winner of twelve races and $9,265), and Marigold who ran four miles in 7:20i. Gilead won at all distances, his record at a mile being 1:40^, which shows that he poseessed great speed as well as gameness. Mr. Halliday takes with Gilead a four-year-old colt, a maiden, by Salvator out of imported-Donegal, by Doncaster, This colt will probably be raced in the colonies. A New York turf correspondent of the Manchester (Eng ) Sporting Chronicle, writes as follows on I he subject of the registration of American bred horses in the English Stud Book: New YoiK, March 7. For the last ten days or more there has been a good deal of genuine excitement among a large section of American turf men about the alleged proposed action of Messrs Weatherbv, in their capacity of publishers of the English Stud Book, in reference to American horses. It has been the more irritating that the English sporting press seems to have ignored the matter, and the actual knowledge of what the Weitherby's propose to do is yethaz7, and nobody is quite sure how far the Jockey Clab gies to furnish a court of appeal Irom the action of this firm. The only definite information vet received has been by private letter and cablegram, and this is scanty. It is known, however, that registration of any kind— whether in the body of the Stud Book or in the appendix- has been refused to two mares bought last fall at the dis- persal sale of the Nepmset Stud, when Meddler fetched $49,000, for England. These mares are Petraea and Neko- mis!the latter sister to Clifford, by Iroquois, dam Duchess, by Kingfisher, the other by imp Glenelg, dam Petiola, by Virgil. The same cablegram that detailed this fact an- nounced that registration of every sort and description will probably be refused to the m»j irity of fillies that Mr. James B. Haggin sold at Newmarket last fall. Of coarse, the difficulty in the situation from the Weath- erby's standpoint is comprised in the preface to the 18th volume of the Eaglish Stud Book, in which it is guardedly ^ asserted that all animals imported into England from this country, Australia, or elsewhere, should be able to trace to original English stock "from which they all claim to be." This is all true enough, and I have yet to hear anyone protest against the method of registration, adopted in Vol. XVIII in the case of Flirt III. and others, whereby these American bred ones are given only in the appendix, with a reference to the American Stud Book. No one here, furthermore, blames the English authorities for trying to maintain the purity of their Stud Book, bat in diawingthe line now it should not be forgotten that twenty- one mares by Foxhall, several by Wallenstein, all of Rich, ard Ten Broeck'a horses, and others, such as Start, have long since found their way within the sacred tree calf covers. Of coarse we realize that exclusionlfrom the Stud Book will not imply debarment from racing, whether in the stock actually imported or in their produce, any more than it did in the case of Marlborough Buck, the half-bred by Venison— Nike that ran second to Sit Joseph Hawley's Teddington in the Derby of 1851, if I remember the date aright, or of Clorane, the Lincolnshire Handicap winner of 1896 Still to deprive thoroughbred stock, whether horses or mares of any kind of registration when their pedigrees con- form to the Btandard;adopted in the land of 'heir birth, seems to many of us as going rather too fir. Keep them in -the appendix by all means when the pedigrees do not trace di- rectly and obliviously bick to English thoroughbreds, but do not discard them altogether. We have many horses by imported stallions out of im- ported mares, and to refuse these a place in the body of the Stud Book would be nothing mote nor less than an indirect acquisition of fraud, which could scarcely be even contem- plated; but when horses trace the full five generations re- quired under our rales, eviu if th^re be soms earlier ganeri- tions that are a trifle hazy, and do not run very obviously to an English tap root, it is hard to see how any harm could be done by a registration in an appendix. As rule 1 of your rules of racing specifically states, the Stud Book is one of the publications issued by the authority of the Jockey Club. This seems to leave the club the final arbiter, superior to the Messrs. Weatherby, of what shall or shall not be included in the contents. As I have already said, we are still somewhat in doubt as to what the Waatherbys propose to do, but if the matter of exclusion is as arbitrary as the cablegram quoted would seem to indicate, I think that beyond doubt our Jockey Club will lodge some kind of a formil protest with the English supreme turf body. I understand that some as yet vague proposal has been made from your side of the water that the requirements of the sitaation might he met, if the case de- velop further on the lines it seems to be assuming, by the in- stitution of an international stud book, which would include all tegistratians, acceptable in the native land of any particu- lar animal. While on the face of it this doas not appear to be a bad scheme, and likely to obviate many difficulties, it is not necessary to go far before seeing many objections that would be more or less insuperable. In the first place, it would be virtually impossible to make such a vast and bulky tome as this would be, even if no extended pedigrees were given, self-supporting. Again, it would have no official backing, and while it would necessarily have official confirmation from the various national stud books it would "per se" be indicative of nothing whatever. It seems probable that some compromise short of this can be reached. If appendix registration, with reference to the American Stud Book, should be granted to all American horses, completely fulfilling the conditions of registration dictated in the American Stud Book, I do not think that the stanchest American would object to the exclasioo of animals tracing to some 'amilies that have only crept into our Stud Book because of the fdct that the work has been kept with more laxity than should have been the cass until it came into the hands of the Jockey Club. Slay Hempstead a Good One. May Hempstead is an unbeaten 'mare, and an Oaks and Derby winner also. It is said by those who have been both mares that she is almost an exact leprodaction in color, con- formation and action of the dead queen Yo Tambien, May Hempstead started four times as a two-year-old. Her first race was at New Orleans February 12, 1898, where she beat a good field of fillies for a $1,000 purse, ruQLing the four furlongs in 0;50J over a slow track. Four days later she won a race for two year olds at the same distance over a fast track in 48| seconds. One February 26th she again won at the same distance in 0:52^, the track being very heavy. Her last appearance that year was on March 12th when she won at five furlongs, the time being 1:02. She met with an acci- dent soon after and had her shoulder so badly injuted that it was feared she would never be able to race again. This year she has been unbeatable. The Tennessee Oaks was placed to her credit April 10th at Memphis at her first start. She went to the front at the start and was never headed, though Freak, admirably ridden by Jockey Barns, made a strenuous effort and would have found a soft place in May Hempstead had there been one. Ucder a fair sky and on a fast track last Tuesday the mare captured the Tennessee Derby in a gallop, defeating Chan- cery, Leo Planter and The Kentuckian. The attendance was 15,000, perhaps the largest ever seen on the Memphis track. The start was made promptly, with May Hempstead five lengths in the rear. She immediately raced to the front and won withoat efiort by three lengths from Chancery who beat Le> Planter a nose for the place. The gross valae of the stake was $7,000, of which the winner received $6,310. The summary of the race is as follows: One mile and one-eighth, Tennessee Derby — May Hemp* stead, 117 (Turner), 1 to 2, won; Chancery, 122 (T. Murphy), 50 to 1 and 8 to 1, second; Leo Planter, 122 (T. Burns), 5 to 1 third. Time, 1:57| The Kentackian also ran. May Hempstead is by Patron, a son of Falsetto that died in 1896. Her dam is Lillie Hempstead, a mate owned by J. B. Haggin. Lillie Hempstead is by Longfel'ow, out of Useful, by Pat Malloy, next dam Jennie H , by Knight of St. George. She is on Mr. Haggln's Elmdorf Farm in Ken- tucky. The bill repealing the anti-pool selling bill in Wisconsin was adversely tepotted in the Assembly at Madison, Thurs- day. This, of course, means that the gates of the Ideal Park race track will remain closed this yeat at least. I The Best I Ever Used. Spabta, Ga , Oct, 2, 1897. The Lawrence-Williams Co , Cleveland, O.: GombanU'a Caustic Balsam is the best thing of the kind I ever used. I cured a bad case of bone spavin with it. For blistering it has no equal. W. I. Hablet. William Behen is to wield the flag at St. Louis this year, (be announcement to that effect having been promul- RRtf; by President Aull. JAY-EYE-SEE . Mr. J. I. CASE, (Hickory Grove Farm, home ^ of Jay-Eye.See) Ra'-inc, Wis., says : "After try- fe iii<' every known remedy, 1 removed a large g Bunch of two years standing from a 8-year-old S filly, with three applications of p Quinn's Ointment, f Itis tbe best preparation I hare ever used or heasd gs of. I lieartily recommend it to all Horsemen. k We have hundreds of such testimonials^ ^ .1.53 per Pncknge. ■uur i^i'u'tiist iot it. If be does not keep IE we Mul prepaid on receipt of prk-e. Address EDDYtSr CO., yVhitehall, N. Y. Apbil 22, 1899] (Rijc ^veeitev rtttir g^nyrtsttttm. 26t Saddle Notes LoKQSHOT CoNLET IB Hdin^ at Memphis. Einstein is quite a race horae at the present time. Sete^iteeiii books are in Udb at the Memphis meeting and the play is fair. CoRBiNE will be sect to Pat DuDoe and will be a starter Id the Kentucky Derby. Dayid Tbnhv is about the best horae here at p'refieBt an^ sboald be a hard one to beat. i>t^^ 'i ^ -. . ; -.jv ,snd^ The GaliforDia Dei b? brought cat a very onduttfrpefield and was a very or-dii ary race. -sS ^■■'.: ■.. Little Reifi and Jenkins are dividing ihe jockey honors lately and both are ridiug in great form. Col. Lewis Clark is presidiDg judge at Memphis, Hugh Keough is pairol judge, and Mr. Bruen the starter. AiLYAE showed a return of speed last Tneaday and won a good race from Frobmao, on whom Thorpe rode one of his test races. Among the horses in training at Morris P^irfc who are do iog well are Trillo and Dm Rice, bjth of whom are eligible for the Carter Handicap. Barney Schreibeb^s filly Mias Marion, won her firet time oat after her long re&t and looks to be in splendid shape for the coming campaigD. David Tenny is a very good horse right now. He ran a mile and a quarter in 2:0Gh with 118 lbs up last week and on Motday ran a mile and an eighth in 1:54. Etta H. looks as though a few months in a good alfalfa pasture would do her good. Sne seems to have had more than her share of racing daring the past rear. Defender,' chestnut horse, 7, by imp. Rayon d'Or. dam Ella T, by War Dance, the property of J. P. Dawes, died recently from infiammation of the bowels. The Russell filly, Lady Contrary, got in a hurry at Mem- phis again on Thursday and landed the Ardelle Stakes for her new owner, Tom Nipper. She is by Ruseell out of Lady McNairy. There is a possibility, so savs a Kentucky letter, that The Commoner may go to McGrathiana on stud duty. He is by Hanover, dam Matjerine, bv Algerine, and has been in the stuG since retiring, at Talbot Broe.' stud, where he baa served a few mares. Several papers have published 'the statement that the American bred colt Tophet. by Fiddlesticks — Toscana won the Queen's Prize of 1,000 sovereigns at Kempton Park. The winner was Tcphet, four-year-old bay colt by Kendal — Paradise the properly of Lord Durham. Among the mares recently shipped to Fresno county to be bred lo Montana js the noted fprinter Gypsy Girl. The mare has a nice bay colt at foot by imported True Britton. Flush of Gold, a two-year-old filly owned by Crane and Owens, and sired by that once popular little race horse Royal Flush, won a four furlong dash at Oakland, Tuesday. The much-toued colt Kentucky Colonel is now said to be a counterfeit. It^may be that the touts are as far oS now as they were when they claimed the colt to be a coming cham- pion. The Sir Modred — Katrine colt in G. B. Morris' string, is one that will do to bear in mind, as he is on the lines of a race horee, and has worked as fast as anything in (raining in the East. It is reported that Tennis, ch g, 3 yearp, by Tenny, dam Lilta, sold to Bermuda parties, last fall b? F. M. Ware, won ibe Visitors' Cap at one and a half m.les, and a mile Jash the same day. Last year Mr. Young, McGrathiana Stud, Ky., had sev- eral mares artificially impregnated. iH'me of the lot are in foal and Mariet, by King Alfonso has dropped a chestnut colt by Hanover. DaK Dennison will leave for Bitter Root Farm soon^ He has done so well with Marcus Daly's horses that he will wilt probably have a string from the Bitter Root farm on the Eastern circuit. Howard Mann is one of the most rorward of the handi- cap hordes in training in New York. He is in the Brooklyn Handicap at 105 pounds, and is receiving his preparalion from A. J. Joyner. The improvements at Sheepshead Bay are being pushed rapidly furward, but Superintendent Clarke will have his bands full lo have everything completed by the time the Jane meeting opens. Secaetary Chas F. Pbice has issued a very handsome program of the spring meeting of the New Louisville Jockey Club, which begins May 4ib. The Kentucky Derby will be ran the first day cf the meeting. Babney Schbeibsb is much pleased that his two-year- old Finethot, by Foulshot, won at Memphis. He says he has five two year olds by his imported horse and he con- eiders them all belter than Fine Shot. Rachel C , the new purchase of Burns & Waterhouse, won for them the first time she appeared in their colors. She has a lot of speed and should be a bread winner for the firm this summer in two year-old events. The injury sustained by Manuel, the Kenlucky Derby candidate of the Mortisees at Memphis last Thursday, when, just after the break in the mile dash he threw Jockey Ever- ett and bolted after his three companions, may prove a ser- ious affiir. In the back etretch the riderless racer threw a stifle, and veterinarv surgeons are as yet unable to stale what the outcome will be. Gene Leigh is making an eflort to have Jockey lip Leigh, who was set down by Judge Joseph Murphy at St. Louis last summer, reioetated. Tip was riding Free Lance when he got into trouble at St. Louis. Mr. Leigh has se- cured a contrsct for his little brother's services this eeaeon from his mother, and has given aEsnrances that, in the event the boy is reinstated, he will be responsible for him. Meesrs. Reea and Hopper have signified th^-ir williogoess to have the little fellow reinstated, and Mr. Leigh has wired Judge Murphy, asking him to reinstate Tip. 03CAR Ddkf, of Conejo, Fresno county, claims the name Mississippi for a bay filly foaled April 17lh, by Red Nuttle, dam Mollie Small, by imported Thunderstorm, second dam Matlie, by imported Knight of St. George. Ddke & Wishabd are uncertain where they will race this summer. If the game is good at Chicago they may take a hand there, but if not they are liable to go on to New York. Their horses probably won't leave until the close of the BeaeoD. Amono the recent arrivals from Anstralia is the well known trainer W. Miller, who has fitted many of the equine stars of that country for their races. He will make a short stay in California and then go East, his destinatiog being England. It Eeems that John E. Madden has struck something rich in bis horse Russell, judging from the excellent form the get of that good horse are showing. Out of four starters he has had out ihe speedy fillies Lady Contrary, Triadilza, and The Amazon, all winners ia their maiden tHjrts. The crowd hooted Starter Ftrguaon at Oakland, Tuesday, for letting Humidity get away running lengths in advance of her field. At this Humidity did not win, being beaten out two lengths by Malay. Jockey Thorpe was blamed by the judg 8 and fined $100 for getting otf so far in front. The Flood Stake will be run at Oakland to-day. The following weights were announced : First Tenor, 122; O in- tbus, 116; Gauntlet, 112; Merops, 112; Humidity. 106; C. K., 100 Ulm. 96; Rainier, 95; Diara, 90; Ledaera, 80; Oraibee, 81; Elizabeth R., 75. The distance will be one mile and a half. HiBAM FcoGGAN, who formerly owned Duoois, says the horse was kicked when a twc-year-old, and for a long time it was thought the colt wculd die. Scoggan thinks that had he not met with the accident, from which he never fully re- coved, Dunois would have been the greatest racer of recent years. Thebe is likely to he another row over the services of Jockey Winqie O'Connor, whose release was purchaspd by Bromley & Co., of Lexingtoa, Ky. They have been con- fronted with a claim made by W. Oliver for the services of O'Connor for the Metropolitan, Brooklyn and Suburban Handicaps. The race horse Loki has a bowed tendon, and his racing career U at an ecd, W. C Whitney bought him here two yeera at auction, paying $3800 for him. For two seasoLS he has tried to train him, but the horse would not stand pre* paration, and has now been shipped back here and turned out at La Belle stud. The Monk, black colt, 2, by imp. Lord Esterling, dam Doubt, the first of this sire's get to race in thic country, won at Little Rock on April 6ih, beating a field of good two-year- olds, and won on his merits. He was bred by Dr. Carr, of Castallian Springs, Tenn., who owns Lord Esterling. The Monk is the properly of T. P. Hayea. • BACHtLOU will start in the Grand National steeplechase, which will be run at Wtstchester on May 20th He is now on his way to New York, under the management of Andy Blakely, reputed to be one of ttie best timber truioers in America. Andy will give him a fine preparation for this 15,000 prize. He may also start Colonel Bartlett in the same stake. Mr. Milton Young has purchased from Bromley & Co. First Mate, and the flying son of Fonso — Shipmale U now added to the list of McGrathiana stallions. In the latter part of the season of 1896 First Mate, then a three year-old, was pounds the beat horse of the West. Oat of eleven starts duiing the year he was first eight times, second once, third once and unplaced once. Ed. Cobbigan and Ab Stemler will make up a carload of seven horses and ship away tcgeiher. Ab will rest up Pleur de Lis ard Arbsces at Hawthorne for a few days before he goes on to New York. Corsine will b^ ruahed on to Louis- ville to start in the Derby on May 4Lh. The hnreemeo are almcst unanimous in the opinion that Mr. Corrigan has a worthy candidate in Coreine. At the second day's meeting at Newmarket Craven meet- ing J. 8. Curtis* Star of Hanover, rec^-nily imported from the United Stales, won a two year-old race. This event is of 100 sovereigns, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovereigns each for starters. The betting up to tne start was 10 to 1 against Mr. Curtis' entrv. Star of Hanover ia by Hanover — imp. Star Actress by Kendal, one of the matrons at J. S. Cuitis' Mayfieldslud farm, Leesburg, Vs. Chablie Pattebson, the former owner of May Hemp- stead, has started this year in greav shape. He has won the only start with the black colt Kentucky, by Kingsioo — Meta has won two or three with the chestnut colt Lamplighted, by Lamplighter— Harebell; has won three out of five starts with the bay colt First Past, by imp- Order— imp. Happy Sally II ; has won once with, the bay filly Benita Brush, by Bramble — Roeeville, and his bay colt McMeekin was only bsaten a head in his first start. The slakes to be run at the June meeting of the Coney Island Jockey Club received the following number of entries wLich closed on April 4ih : The Spring, for two-year-olda, 71; The Jane, for two-year-oldf, 73; Tbe Rosabod?, for twc- year-olde. fillies, 58; Tbe Daisy, for two-year-oldp, 68; The Pansy, for two-year olds, 54; The Grass Selling, for three- year olds and upward, 48; Independence Steeplecbafle, for four-year-olds and upward, 49; The Bay Hurdle Race, for four year-olds and upward, 36. Eighty-one different nomi- natora are represented in the above. W. L. Stanfield has a couple of Ufetul twc-year olds in Kitty Kelly and Ned Dennis, the former having won already quite a snug sum for her owner. Ned Dennis is a good look- ing bay gelding by Apache, dam Juanita, and though he only graduated from tbe raa'den clses Monday last, he has run second t^ the good filly Sardine, with Ella Poland and other good ones behind him. This pair should be bread- winners during the summer and recompense their owner for his loss of the sprinter Geo. Miller, who broke down com- pletely this winter. Gen, W. H. Jackfos, of Belle Meade Farm, Nashville, has bought Annie Banks of James P. Gill, of Clarksville, Tenn. In regard to the purchase a special from Clarksville says: "Gen. W. H. Jackson has purchased from James P. Gill, of this city, what is believed to be the mopt promising piece of horseflesh in Tennessee to-day, the five-year-old mare Annie Banks. Mr. Gill bought her two years ago for $90. She was sufieriog at the time with a bad case of dis- temper, and looked scrawny and disreputable, but the prac- ticed eye of Mr. Gill saw great possibilities in her and she has more than justified the purchase. Gen. Jackson paid $750 for her and said afterwards that he would have pur- chased her if he had been obliged to pay $1,500 for her." In the Eastin & Larabie stable at the Downs until lately there wasa trim and shifty Utile twr-year-old filly from which the stable expected great things. But bowel trouble manifested itself, and the filly became so sick that she had to be thrown out of training and was sent back lo the farm near Leiiog- ton a few d^ys ago. She is by Hanover, out of Mollie L , and is therefore a full sister to the mighty Ben Holladay. Her name is Lina Holladay. The name Lida was sent to the Jockey Club for registration, but by mistaks it was entered as Lina, and so the name will stand. She is as difier- ent in appearance from Ben Holladay as day is from night, although she, like him, is a rich bay color. In conformation she is very slender and small, while he is a big horse. She is very speedy, and Mr. Wimmer regrets that he will hot have her in his string this season. Old Geandmastee looks very much like having run his earthly race, writes "Milroy" in the Australasian. When I saw the grand old son of Gladiateur recently the change was very marked indeed since my previous trip to Duckenfield Park six months ago. "Old Dad" is a wonderful slayer, as no less than 31 summers and winters have passed over his brave old head since he first saw the light. His rival for the honor of the oldest inhabitant— Goldsborough— has gone the way of all horse flesh since my last visit to tbe Hunter, and nobody mourns the loss of the old hero more than John Kidd, the Tocal stud groom, who attended the old horse for upward of 23 years, and during the whole of that time he never knew Goldsborough to kick, bite, or misbehave him- self, except once, and that was jost after the new stallion quarters were built, and Goldsborough was removed from his old slab apartment into a grand brick box. After the old horse bed sniffed around for a time and got the hang of things, he deliberately Fet lo work to kick the whole concern down, and would most certainly have killed himself in his efforts to do so had not Kidd at orce removed him to the quarters he bad occupied for so many years. The old horse is buried in the village paddock at Tocal, and shortly a korrajong tree will be planted on his breast and a stone put at his head, but no epitaph could be written on it that will beat the one Goldsborough made for himself in th e stud book and calendar . Horse Owners Sliould Use GOMBATTLT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OR PIRINQ Impossible to f'u^.-fuce anv scar or flemish. The ' "'ister ever r mil'l or i _,.. ^„^ a llorsea or Cattle. As a HUMAN REIVIEDY for Rheumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat, i^tc, icia invaluable. WE GUARANTEE b%sT'i<5°^kTsAi;'wf,t producB moro n<-"i >\ ro-.-tiltJ thaa Q whole bottle of any Udimciit or ^javin cure mLtluro ever made. Every bottlo of Caustic Balsam soM is Warran- ted to cive eat bfaci ion. Price 81 .50 per bottle. Sold brdracglstfi. oreent byexprosT. churtre-* raid, with fall directions for ita.n^e. Send for det*crip[Ive clro.ilars, testimonials, et(3;,AJdrG99 "^ THE LA^"RENCE-\nLLIAiIS CO.. Cleveland. OUo 2&8 ®i?^ gir^^&er tm& ^iwt^wtmt. [Apbil 22} 1899 P. O. J. O. Summaries. i^i■ FRIDAY, APRIL 13. Slx-tarloags, *sening3, Tbre^year-olds and upward-Heigb Fo, 101 (J KsjSj. 7 to 1. wod: Prou pio, 106 (Joaes). 4 to l. second; HoratU), 111 (Pggijitj. 6 to 1, ihird; Amasa. SoctaUst, Jinks, Guilder, Frohman, KoTla, r>aiQiiy, \\ atossa 'lime. 1:H^. ODeaod an eigbth miles, Selllog. four-year olds and upward— Einsteio 103 ffiaS-TimeD.e tol- won; New Moon. 107 (Power). 30 lo 1 second: CoJa.ioS {Jenkins), 12to l. third; McFarlane, Cavallo, Rapido. Bl ly McJlOstey-t Peter the Second, Merry Boy, Ringmaster, Rosemuld, Adam Andrew, Hun.sman, Barecboia. Time, l:5i>. Four iortoncs, Maiden two year-olds Gusto, K7 (.Jenklos). 30 to i, won- raiulus, 107 (J. Reifl).&to l.secoud; Tne Buffoon, 104 (Jones). t5 to U third: KamboQlia, Flush of Gold, T -m Shartev, Big Horn, Rose Queen. Burduc, L,oyta,Idaletla, Loreiio, Chamslou Rose, Nettie ClMrk. Time, 0:i9.^, - 0ns mile, maiden thre-year-olds and upward— Thyne, ni (Macklim, 30 10 1 woii:H:ata.strophe. llSiUeimessv) 9 to 1 second: Ed Lanlean.lil (Thorpe), Stu !, third; eallucus. Granger, SyJvan Lass. Foriis, Cvaro, Solstice, Aihaja.ooldeo Garter, BJy, Sooner tly. Time, 1;1J. One and an eigtilf mHes. s llIng.-Thre£-year-olds,and upward -Wini- fred, 91 (Devioj, 3 to I woo; Ulm.yB ( *ray). 6 to 5, second; Reolia, 109 (Russell). 30 to-l; Judge \V.,flFord, Uolvarsity, Colonial Uame, Peter ■ Weber, Outright. Time, 1:543^.^ • One and a (Juarter miles, Haindlcap, Three-year-olds and npward— David lenoy, 113 C'borpe), 9 to 2, won; Ad. spreckelB, 111 (Plggoiti, 13 to 5. second; Mer. ps. 93 (McNichols). 7 to 2, third; Vincitor, Roslnante, Dare 11. Time, 2-M}s- SATURDAY, APRIL 15. Five furlongs. Two-year-olds fillies— Rachel c., 115 (Thorpe), 3 to 2 won; Glga, li& (Jenkins^, 10 to i, second; Artilla, 115 '.Piggott), 3 lo 2^ third. PKJalia, Fylhia, Artemis. Belle Palo Alto. Tanobe. Time, l:03)i. Five furlongs. Two-year-olds, the-Schreiber stakes— Golden Rule, 123 (Plggott). 1 to 5. won; Mountebank, 118 (Thorpe), 6tol, second; Bam- houlla, Beaoliful Bill. Tiu.e, l:o2M. One mile. Selling. Three-year-olds and upward— Pot en te, 106 (Jenkins) 4 to 1, won; Wyoming, 113 (Shields), 3 to 1. second; Malay, 93 (Ward), 1.5 to 1, tbir.i ; Jennit Held, Opponent, Benamela, Roadmnuer, Sir Urian, Tom Calvert, Jingle Jingle, The Fretter, Whalebauk, Ping. Time, l:-ll^. . One mile and a quarter. The California Deroy—'~orsIne. 122 (Piggott), 8 to 5, won; Gauntlet, 122 (Thorpe), 12 to 1, second; Olinthua, 122 (Shields'. 7 to 2, third; Limewater, Lus Meditnos, Baiista, Earl lalington. Time,2:ug^. One^mile and a sixteenth. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Ber- nardino, 109 (Jenkins), 9 to 10. won: New Moon, 105 (Power), 12 to 1, second. Major Utoker, 103 (Weber). 7 to 1. third; Rapido. Bliss Backer, Alvih E., Bonnie lone. Morana, Bueno, Ringmaster, Heritage, Deer Foot. Time, ]:-lS3ii. Six furlongs. Handicap, Three-year-old? and upward— Dr. Sheppard , 119 (Thorpe). 4 to 5 ,*won; Tony Licalzi, 85 (Stewart), 15 to 1, second; La Goletft, 109 (Jenkins), 7 to l, three; Aluminum, Lost Girl, Miss Rowena, Highland Ball. Time, I:ll-1M- Oalifornia Jockey Club Summaries. MOXDAY, APBIL 17. Futurity conrs^. Selling. Three-year-olds- Alarla, U7 (Plggott), 9 to 10, won; Racebud 1" ' Vraes), .iO to l, won ; Yaruba, I19 (Macklinj, 30 to 1. thirtt; Lothian, Tbe '"'er, Purulab, Romany, F. stoso, Anchored, Gold Baron, Sldeloufe felWti, Watossa. Time, 1:12. Four furlongg, Maiden two-year-olds- Ned Dennis, 110 (J. Relff), 2 to 1 , won; Rose Queen, IIQ (Plggott), 9 to 2, second ; Glissaudo. 112 (Jenkins), 13 to i.lbird; L. B. WcWhlrter, Galeae, The Bnaoon, Aborigine, The Scot, Tres Jolie, Moana, Time, 0:48,y. Oneand astxlew^uth miles selling. Three-year-olds and upward— Cas- lafce. lOSiJ, Relff), 9 to2. won;(-)len Anne, lOS (McNlchoIS), 8 to 1. sec- ond; JtLihenzullero,. 115 (Thorpe), 7 to 1, third; Eiosteln, Jennie Reid, McFarlane, Roadrunner, Annowan, Tom Calvert. Time, 1:49. One and an eighth miles. Selling, Three-year-olds and npward— David Tenny, lU (Thorpe), 4 to 5. won; Topmast, 115 (Plggott), 6 to 2. second: DbUj-P., 92XJ. Relfi), 5 to 1. third; Imo. Mistral II., Cromwell Time, 1:54.- Seven furlongs. Three-year-olds and upward- Recreation, 116 (Thorpe) 7 to 10, won; Meadow Lark, 111 (E Jones), 7 Eo 2, second; Earl Cochran, 111 (Jenkins), e-to 1, ihird-! Rainier, Cleodora, Paul Kruger, Polish. Time, J;29?3, Six furlongs, Selling, Four^year-olds and upward— Rosalbra, |115 (W, Narva*^;i), 8 tol. woo; Judge Stouffer, 117 (Jones)' 5 lo 2, second; Guilder 115 cPiSgott). i to 5, third ; Kanisin, Jim Brownell, Don Gara, I Don't Rnow, Aluminum, Alicia, Benamela. Time. 1:16K TUESDAY, .APRIL 18. Futurity Course. Selling, Three-year-olds— Banewor, 109 (Thorpej, 8 to 5, won; Florence Pink, 107 (McNichols). 20 lo 1, second; Royal Fan, 107 (Brown). 12 lo I, third; Peach Blossom, (iuatemoc, Cleodora, Palincus, Simi, Earl JsllDgton, LImaLus, Aiheja. Time, 1:133^. Four furlongs. Selling, Maiden two-year-olds- Flush of Gold, us (Plg- gott).6 to 5, won ; The BufToriQ, 115 ; Jones), 6 to 5. second; Pambuulia, 118 (Shields). J to 1, third; Kolena, Miss Vera, Big Horn. Duckoy, Cas- tiso,^i3a Margaret, Lorelio, Halllax, Loyta, My Secret. Time, 0:49^. Six furlones, Sellinc, Three-year-olds and upward— Ailyar, llO (J- Relff), 8 to 5, won; Frohman.-MS (Thorpe). 7 to 1, second; Ella H„ 119 (Piggblt). 8 to S, third: Jicn Bozeman, Solstice, Polka, Limewater, Cas- dale, feainiiy; Time, i:iS. " - One mile. Four-year-olds and npward — Dr. Sheppard, 115 (Thorpe), l to 5, won ; Storm King, 115 (>.'aTvaezi, 1 to 1, second; Sly, 110 (Snider), 30 to 1, third; RQadrunuer, Cardwell. Time, l-AiH. One and one sixteenth miles. Selling. Three-vear-olds- Malay, 103 (Jenj£lna).9 to 10. won; Humidity. 109 iThorpe), 4 tol, second; Cross- mollna, 97 ( Wberj. +in 1, third; Wlig, Glengaber, Faversham, Oraibee, WhaJeback. Time, 1:49. Seven furlinSs. Selling. Four-year-olds and upward — Plan, 106 ( Jenk- ins i. even, wonr Bonilo. 104 < McNichols), 21 to I. aecood; New Moon, 107 (Gray), 12 to 1, third; Rapido, Nebula, Naranja. Tempo, Ringmaster, Silver SUte, Fleming, Marplot, Grady. Time, 1 :28. ' - . ■'■■■■-■■ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19. Futurity Course. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Socialist, lOS (Jpnkios;. eve ; Itrowo Prhice. lOS (Stlwart, 40 to 1, second ;Sleepy Jane 109 ' J. Stewany, 50 to 1, third; Crawford. Biiss Rucker George MDler, McPryor, MfcJ >r Cook. Malnbar, Bueno, Earl Cochran, Al, Hooaestake, May;McCarty, Mischief. Time, 1:12. Six-lurlnngs, Selling, Three-year-olds— Yaraba. 109 (Glover). 20 to 1, won; ff stoso. 112 'Jenkins)i25 to l, sec-md; Pomplno, 109 (Gray), 50 to 1. third; Saintly, Noma, Racebud. Somis. San Augustine, Qol Baron, Faversham, Stone L, Correct, Watossa, Anchored, Lothian. Time, 1:16. Fourluriongg.Two-year-olds- Gusto. US (Jones), 6 to l, won; Calulus, in (J, Heifl;. 3 to 2, second; Tar Bill, 118 f Plggott), 6 to 5, third; Tanobe, Glgai Icedrop. Champion Rose, Tom Sharkey, Armistice, Ahorigl e. Time. MS'A. ^evtn furloogs. Thrpe-y car-olds and upward— Mary Black, 106 (J. Relff), 9 to 11, won; Guilder, 108 (McNichols), 25 to 1, second; Rosor- mondet 102. (Jenidnat, 6 to 1, third; Pat Morrissey. Kaiser Ludwie. Time, 1:27. One mile. Selling. Three-y^ar-olds and upward— Joe Ullman, 110 c J. Relff), 3^6 8, ^on; Potente. li^ Henkln8).7 to 2, second; Eddie Jones, HI (Thorpe), 7 to 2, third ; Horatio. Time. I :iO)^. One;iBil6.andfte!.x*eenth. .Three-year-olds and uoward— Stamina, 90 (J. Relfi ; . 0 to 2, won ; Los Medanos.SO ( Bossihger). 5 to 2. second ; Da sy F., 91, />pTio,iato.-20, -third; Probmao, Tempo. Time, 1;17. DJBrl/AOY-, winqer of t^e Nureery States at Benning &Dd owned! byVflhn E. Mat^deo, is highly prized by bis owner. Maddien; was offered $4,000 for the colt. R^LTON,\pCNGia8 bought of HoUoway Bros., for $5,000 the yerrliog colt by Hanover, out of Bran(3olette. Joe iEY.EiSG bw teea reinstated by the jadgee, but the ectr of Benamela will he refused in the fatare. Oomlns Events. BENCH 8H0W8. April 18-21— Dog Owners' Protective Association, ClDCinnatl, O. J. Rogers Wright, c'ecretary April 19-22— Tacoma Kennel Club bench ehow. Tacoma. April 26-29— Baltimore Kennel Association's show, Baltimore, E. M Oidbam, Supt. May 3,^.5,6.1899— San Francisco Kennel Club's third annual bench show, Mechanics' Pavilion, San Francisco. H. H. Carlton, Secretary. COURBING. April 22-23— TTnion Coursing Park. Kegular meetings every Sat- urday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening, 909 Martet street. April 22-23— Ingle Ide Coursing meetings Park every Saturday, Sunday and floUdaya. Drawings every Fnday evening, 909 Market street. San Francisco Kennel Club Notes. Entries for the coming bench show will close at midnight to-morrow. The office at 238 Montgomery street will be kept open for the accomodation of late arrivals. We deBlre to call the attention of exhibitors to the following changes in classes and awards amending the published premium list: PointerEt 50 pounds or over, Classes 64, 68 72. Novice, Limit and Open Bitches. 50 pounds or under, Classes 66, 70, 74, Novice, Limit and Open Bitches. Weight con- sideration eliminated from winners' class. Irish Water Spaniels: Limit and Open. Classes 99, 100. Medals or cash prizes of $3 and $2 for l9t and 2cl, e diploma for 3d. Poodles: Class 131 a, Limit Dcg3 and Bitches. Medals for Ist and 2d, diploma for 3d. Bull Terrierf: Class 142, Limit Bitches, 30 pounds or under. Class 144, Limit Bitches, over 30 pouut's. Class 145, Open Bogs, 35 pounds or under. Class 145 a. Open Bitches, 30 pounds or nnder. Class 146, Open Dogs, over 35 pounds. Class 146 a. Open Bitches, over 30 pounds. Fox Terriers, wir^'haired, added Class 147 a, Limit Dogs and Bitcbep, Medals for 1st and 2d, Diploma to 3d. Boston Terriers, Class 157, Poppy Dogs and Bitches. Class 157 a. Novice Dogs and Bitches Medals to Ist, Diplomas for 2d and 3d. Class 157 b. Limit Dogs and Bitches, Class 158 Open Dogs, Class 158 a, Open Bitches. Medals to Ist, Diplomas for 2d and 3d. Irish Terriers. Class 159 a, Novice Dogs and Bitches. Class 169 b. Limit Dogs and Bitches. Medals to Ut and 2d. Diploma to 3d. Pugs. Class 183 8, Novice Dogs and Bitches, Medal to 1st, Diplomas to 2d and 3d. Class 183 b, Lin>it Dogs and Bitches, Medals (o 1st and 2d, Diploma to 3d. Scotch Terriers, Class 164 b, Novice Dogs and Bitches. Medal to 1st, Diplomas to 2d and 3J. Class 164 c, Limit Dogs and Bitches Medals to 1st and 2d, Diploma to third. Class 165, Open Dogs. Class 165 a, Open Bitches. Medals to li^t and 2d, Diploma lo 3d. Skye Terriers. Class 164, Open Dogs, Class 164 a, Open Bitches. Medal to 1st and 2d, Diploma to 3d. Black and Tan Terriers. Class 162, Open Dogs, Class 162 a, Open Birches. Medals to let and 2d, Diploma to 3d. Kuby Spaniels. Classes 193, 194, Limit and Open Dogs and Bitches. Medals to let and 2d, Diploma to 3d Kiiig Charles Spaniels. Classes 195, 196, Limit and Open Dogs and Bitches. Medals to l^t and 2d, Diploma to 3d. Blenheim Spaniels. Classes 197, 198, Limit and Open Dogs and Bitches. Medals to 1st and 2d, Diploma to 3d. Mis- Cbllaneous Class, Class 189 a, Open Bitches, $3.00 to 1st, $2 00 to 2d, Medal to 3d. Airedale Terriers. Class 190, Novice Dogs and Bitches, $2.00 to Ist, Medal and Diploma to 2d and 31- Classes 191, 192. Limit and Open Dogs and Bitches $3 00 to 1st $2.00 to 2d, Diploma to 3d. Tbe California Collie Club has withdrawn the special prizss oflered for competition between members of the Collie (Jlub only. Such action was prompted by reason of a state- ment made by the Special CommiUee of the A. K. C. concern- ing the Oakland specialty show. The Executive Committee of the Pacific Kennel League publish that the P. K. L. will not recogniz3 or publish at their shows any A. K. C. wins. The following ofSclal priz s offered at the late Westmin- ster Club show by the American and Old English Mastiff Club are open to all exhibitors at the coming show: The Westminster Challenge Cup. The Challenge Cup fcr best American bred mastiff under two years old. Tbe Club's Challenge Cop for btst mastiff dog. the property of a mem- ber. The American MastiS Club and tbe Old English Mastiff Club's 40 Guinea Cup for the best mastiff dog (won by J. L. Winchell's Beaafort's Black Prince, 1899)- Amer- ican Mastiff Club's Challenge Cup for best mastiff bitch, the property of a club member, and the Old English Mastiff Club's Challenge Club for best bitch (both withheld this year). The entry fee for this competion is $5. A meeting of the St. Bernard Club will be held on Mon- day evening. The club anticipates an entry of at least 125 St. Bernards for the May bench shaw. Paoiflo Fox Terrier Olub. An enthusiastic meeting of fox terrier fanciers was held in the office of the Bresder and Sportsman on Tuesday evening, April 18th. A re-organiznion of the Pacific Fox Terrier Club was effected, the officers ^elected for the ensu- ing year were: N. H, Hickman, President; W, W. Moore, First Vice-President; Rev. J. W. Flioton.of Victoria, B. C, Second Vice-Presidenl; C. K. Harley, Treasurer; J, B. Martin, Secretary; R. E. de B J*opez. W. B. Godfrey. A. E Mapes, D. Shannon and Harry Lonieo, Directors. W. J. P. Strachan, J. P. Atkins, J. W. McKeon, of Victoria, B. 0. and Mat Kerr are also members of the club. The old club rules, excepting some modiScations and minor changes, were adopted by the meeting. Six club medals will be offered for the May bench show, for best in puppy, novice and open dog and bitch classes. Messrs. Hickman and Martin were appointed a Committee on Medals. The dues were fixed at $5 a year, iuiation fees being suspended for the next six months- Communications were received from fanciers expressing themselves thoroughly in favor of the new organization and cffering strong encouragement to the club for its fulure growth and success. The field for the Pacific Fox Terrier Club is a promising one. From the in- terest shown at the meeting the record of the re-habilitated specialty club is destined to be an enviable one for the bene- fit of a pupular breed that has now a most excellent repre- sentation on tbe Pacific Coast. woaooa m soNioa Le Prince. Jr. , was in the lead again at Fitteborg abd-.' Cincinnati. Dr. Skaife had the misfortune to lose, on Thursday, the white, crop eared bull terrier Snipe. Should any of our readers locate tbe lost dog a communication to the Doctor, or to the Breeder and Sportsman's office, will he greatly ' appreciated. The Re,. J. W. Flioton, of Victoria, B. G., will send hia fox terrier bitch Aldon Radiance (Von Voit — Warren Spruce) to New York to be bred to Chan'pion Claude Duval (D'Orsay — Clytha Starlight) We earnestly hope that the result of this union will be satisfactory. KeV. Flinton has a very promising bitch pup by Aldon Swagger that will be sent to Toronto next fall to compete with the best there. Ken Del Registry. VISITS. C. K. Barley's {San Franciecol fox terrier bitch MisbioBt ".^^ Idol (Blemton Reefer — Dauntless Suzetle) to J. B. Martin's. '' Warren Sage (Cb. Warren Safeguard — Warren Dotv), April 13,15.1899. S. Hick's rough coat SK Bernard bitch Lady Bonita (Jumbo — Lady Delight) lo Humboldt Kennels' Alta Millo (Judith's Sir Bedivere — Santa Rosa), April — , lS9y. SALES. Homboldt Rennels' sold a Great Dane dog pappj (Dabe' — Trelova) to H. Meyer, April — , 1899. The Seattle Show. The bench show of the Seattle Eennel Club is reported to have been a successful exhibit. Among the dogs benched, were 25 from California and 33 from Victoria. A number of tbe Seattle dogs will app?ar at the Tacoma Kennel Clab show this week. A list of awards published in the Post-Intelligencer is the following: MASTIFFS-lst, W H Yaodell'b Monarch. ST. BERNARDS— Puppips: lal, A J Mcintosh's Toweev. Dogs: let, A J MclDlosb'ss^pattle CbKI; 2.i, L A Soyder'a King. Blichea: Ist. C A Smari's Princess Sheheraztde; 2d, H H Golde'a Montana. Winners' Class: iBt, Mrs. C G Saxe's Kitg Meoelek. GREAT DANES— Dogs: 2d, C E Bt-vingtOD'a Dan. NEWPnuNDLANDS— Dogs; 2d, G »■ Kyie'8 Pedro. GKEYSOUNDS Puppies: Ist. C E Jon s' ' ullerton Jooes. Dogs: 1st., It H Ross' Buster; 2d, G L Milne's KusseU. BUches: 1st, G L Mllre's Faooy ; 2d, G L Duffy's Palti. COLLIES iTrl-colored)— Pupules: 1st. «tewart {Other than irl-coloredj — Puppies— Dogs: 1ft, Slew- art & "^on'M Solgi ter: .d. T B McCabe'a CapUal. Puppies— Bilches: "lat, J A Morel-nd's Highland Beauty; 2d, T B Mcfahe's Golol ■. Open— Dogs: lal, O J Aibee's Ormsulrk Emerald Jr.; 2cJ. Stewart & Son'a Solgliler; 3d, T B Mcfabe's Capiial. Open Bitches: Isc, 0 J Aibee's Qut-en's Bounty; 2d, J A Mooreiand's Highland BeAuiy. COLLIES' (Local)— Dogs: 1st. G T inlo's Gaogea Fox: 2rt, vi M Bruce's nlen Alpine; 3d, R M Ktnneai's Donald Dinnie. Bitches: 1st, 2d, G llnto's Ella B, Dotile Dimple: 3d, A J Mclntoyh's Jenny Dlngwell. BOB-lAlL SHEEP DOGS— l3t, B Pelly's Shag: 2d, Mrs C Thome's Culius. POINTERS— Puppies: 1st. T Howe's Tudor J. Dogs (over 55 poandaj: Isl. A EGrifflo's Murphy G; 2d, Mrs I B.and'sLeo: 3d, J W De Camp's Ged Swift Dog* (nnder 55 pounds): lat, J W Flynn's Senator P. Bitches (und-r 50 pounds): 1st, A E GrifBo's Lassie G II; 2d. F Atkln's Queen LI 1. Lncil— Dogs; 1st. A E Griffin's Murphy G. Local— Bitches: 1st, A EGrl...n'sLaisleG II; id, F AtBin's Queen Lll- CHESAPEAKE BAY DOGS— Open— Dogs: 1st, R C Callahan's Ginger; 2d, F W Charles' Pat. FIELD SPANIELS— 1st. E Lob-'s Gyp; 2d, H D Long's Hodl. IRISH. WATEK SPANIES-*— poppiea: isi, J A Peeble's Barney Maloney; 2d, F K Atkins' Tatters O'Rourke. Open- Does: 1st. C D Stimson's Charge. Open- Bitches: Ist, F.Turner's Blarney; 2d, H W Kent's Bri' get Donohugh. COlKER- SPANIELS ;Rlack)— Open— Dogs: 1st, 2d. J W Crelghton'B Marco, Tlppo. Puppies, (other than black) : let, G L Mllnes' Rex. • pen —Dog-: Ist. M A Bates' McKlnl^y. ;Open— Bltchea: Ist. M A Butes Cleopatrill. 2d. J W Crelgiaon's Duchess. Winners class: 1st, Thom- hi:I Kennels' Knight of Los Angeles. BULL DOGS— Open- Bitches: lat. H E Padmore's Nancy Lee. ENGLISH SETTiLRS— Puppies-Dogs: Ist, Mrs F M Jordan's Count Gladstone J; 2d. P Baxter's H-iESE PUG-Best, Sanko. MISCELLANEOUS— Di'g or t>kch having largest number of winnings at any previous show, silver cup to Aldon Radiance. Largest dog, SL Bernard Chief. Smallest dog, Topsey. Ugilest dogt Bedlington t^rler, Clarence J.i ApBn. 22, 1899] (ms$ ©Tcieiar* rm© ^poxt&tnmu 269 GUN. Oomina: Evsnts. April 2a— Napa Gan Clob. Blae rocks. East Napa. April 23-30— ^nlioch Gan Club. Blue rocks Aulioch. April -^3-30— Tacoma Gun flub. Blue rocks. Tacoma April 30— Seattle Rod and Gan Club. B'ue racts. West Seattle. April 23— San Fraucisco Gun Club. Live birds Sao Clemente. April 23- Olympic Gun Club Blue rocks Ingleside. Ap'Jl 23— UdIod Gnn Club. Blue rochs. Alameda Point. April 23— Meiced Gun Club. Biue rocks-. Merced. April 23— (iaiden City Gon Club, Blue rocks. San Jose. April SO— San Francisco Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. April -.— gtockfon -Gun club. Blue 'ocks. lackson's Batb. May 7— California Wing Club. Live birds. Ineiles.de. May 7— Alert Gnn Clnb. Blue rocks Birds Point. May II— Empire Gun Club. B'.ue rocks. Alameda Point. May 14— Garden City Gnn Club. Blue rocks San Jose. May 14-Olympic Gun Club. Live biida Irgleside. May 21— Lincoln Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. May 21— Pelican Gun Club. Sacramento. May 29-30— California Inanimate Target Association, Antioch. Jnne 2-3-1— State Live Bird thooi. Open-to-aU. The Grand American Handicap. 1 This Bhoot, which wbb held at Elkwood Park, N. J., last week, brought together the largest gathering of pigeon shooters that ever met at one tournameQl; 263 men took part in the big handicap, there was Qfteen post entries and fifteen forfeits making a total of 278 entries. Six men lied on straight BCorep, T. A. Marshall, 8. Hofifman Jr., J A. Jack- son, J. G. Knowlton, C. M. Grimm and G. KoU. Oa a "miPB and out" for the trophy, Marshall won in the ihirty- tbirdronnd defeating Grimm. The prize mom-y this jear amounted to $6,820. The six men who killed 25 birds each divided $2,400 among thtm, and twentj-five men who killed 24 birds each divided $2,625 and the forty-nine who killed 23 birdi each divided $1,760 Clarence Nanman, Jr , was in the third money divit*ion; both Naaman and Fanning were in the money repeatedly in side pools and sweepstakes. The conditions governing the ehoot were: Twenty-five birds, $25 entrance, birds extra; not class shooting; handicaps 25 to 33 yard^; $1,500 guar- Knteed by the Interstate Association and all surplus added; a sterling silver trophy and $600 to the first bigh gun, $500 to second bigh gun and $400 to (bird high gun. All money io the puree in excess of the $1,500 to be divided in accord- aoce with the number of entries received. The entries, handicaps, order of shooting and total scores for the Grand Amerscaa Ei 14— Neaf Apgar, Pjainfield 29 19 15— G. W Schuler. Ciucianati 27 22 16-J. H. Campbell, Franklin. Tenn lb 4 17— T. A. MarslidU. Keithsburg. Ill ^9 2b 18— J. H. Van Mater. Atlantic Highlands 27 3 19 -"Also Ban," Pbila 27 9 20-B F. Popham, Memphis .„ 26 16 21- John Parker, Detroit 2j 3 22— Dr. J. Hood. Brooklyn 27 21 23— A. "Williams," ricraoton « 28 ll 24— J. 3. Faniiiog, San Fr-iucisco. 3U 21 25— Fred Coleman, Hegins, Pa 28 21 26— J. snell, Worcester .; 27 21 27 -John B. Mosby, Cincinnati 27 10 28— C. E. Francld, Wiikesbarte 28 21 29— C. W. Bilhug^, HoboEeu 26 21 30-8- W. Fori, Fleetwood, Pa ; .- ,:^8 — 15 31— J. 8. Doston, Newark „27 .'O 32— Samuel H'stchings, Louisville 28 22 33— C. E. Forehand, Worcester 26 20 34— John Nicholsjn. MiLineapolis _ ...27 19 35— E. E. Neal, 8'oomfield, Ind 28 f S6— W. D Bargess, Omaha 28 r^ 87— Guy V. I eriug, Colambus. Wis 27 23 38 -C. T. Callison, ComminKS, la 25 ^zl 39— Paul North, t leveland 27 u 40— Thos. Donley, bt ThomaP, Ontario 27 10 41— G. E. Crocus, Baih. Me .26 20 42— Chas Thomps^n, St Paul 28 f 43— A. J. Ltticnt, Newbnrg, N. Y 27 9 41— F D. Alkire, Woodlya,Oh!o 29 22 45 — H. L. Edgarion, Wiilimaaiic. Conn 27 20 46— R. J RocKwell. Columbus, Wis 27 ^0 47— W. FredQuImby, Newark 28 16 48— V. E.Baltensieio, Cambridge, 111 27 21 49— Dr. 9. Shaw, Chicago 27 28 50—1 W, Bodd, Pembeiton, N.J 27 18 51-Geo. A. MoEher, Syracuse 27 9 52— W. A. Bellman. Pekin, Hi 28 2i 53— M. J. Smith, Huntington Ind 27 20 64— A. W. da Bray, Ciuci uaci 27 21 65 — Wood Fawcett, Bardstown. Ky 28 13 56— Dr. W. H. Gragg. Memphis 27 f 57— W Wagner, Washiugtun, D. C 28 22 58— Phil Daly, Jr., Loag Branch. N. J 2y 13 59— '"larence Naaman, Jr., San Francisco 28 2{ 60— L H. Owen, McHenry. Ill 27 22 61— Mrs. P. H. Murrey. Slillwaler, Minn 25 20 62— C. H. Stockwell, Troy. N. Y 26 20 6?— Julian Merideth. Mahanoy City, Pa 27 + 64— Chas. Zwirlein, Yardsville, N. J 26 23 65— F. H. Stockton, Hanuibal. Me 27 22 66— H. E. Buckwalter, Royersford, Pa_ v9 22 67— R. O, Heikes, Dayton, 0 31 18 68— F. fi. Walker. Hartley. la 27 10 69— John W. Huffman. New Qermantown, N. J 27 23 70— Dr. H. Browall, Palmyra. Wis 27 2i 71— "Sporting Life No 3," Phila 29 22 72-John C Knglaud, Mount Pulaski, 111 27 20 73— Edward Hickman. Kansas City 2ii 24 74— U. F. Bender Fanwood. N. J 28 4 75— Lonia Belloff. New Bruaswick, N.J « 27 8 76— K. A. Welch, Phlla 30 6 77-Dr. R. G. Fallla, Louisville 28 2J 78— Edward Bingham, Chicago 29 20 79-J. 8. bpeer, Sandusky 27 17 80— J. M.George. Sao Antonio „27 21 81— Clarence Angler, Atlanta, -Ja 27 13 82— Victor Studley, Nepooseti, III 27 12 83— W R. Milner. Dss Moines, la. „ 27 IS 84— W. G. Clark. Elwood ( iiy. Pa 28 21 85— Mell Johnson. Locust PoiLt, N. J 27 7 96— John M- Lilly. Indianapolis 27 21 87-H. Ford, N. Y 27 22 88— H. E. Baitensteln, Cambridge, 111 27 n 89-L. W. Stoddard. Mnltawan, N, J 27 17 90— T. W Morfey, Lvndhurst. N. J 29 21 91-fi. F. Leoone, Pr'8>aic. N J 26 7 92— H. B Money. Oakland, N. J .,28 n 93-R. R Merrill, Mli^^aukee 2' 8 94— J. a. S, Remsen, Brooklyn 28 20 95— Chas. B Cullom, Nashville 26 20 86-Geo. C. McVey, Indianapolis 28 ^21 97— D. V. Tantllnger. Iowa City 27 ^21 98-W. H. Hopsinger, Newark 2' 22 99_W. Cashua.N Y «■....■. 21! 11 00— J C, Hicks. Baltimore 27 23 liil-G H. hflirmount. Jersey City „ 26 22 h2—J. T, Anlhnnv. Charlotte. N. C „ 27 22 ^03— H Lands, Phila ■?8 21 JOI— Ben Teipel. Covington. Ky , ..2« 21 Jo5— W. R. El U:ni. Na^hWHe 29 8 J116-T. P. Lfiffin, Rnr-k Island. 29 14 |07— lohn J. Hallowell, Phila 2fi 21 Joj^-B L. MiPer, New Boston, 111 28 19 p9-Fred M McKay. Minneapolis 28 22 jlO-F. S. Pflrmelee. Omaha 30 28 rll-Cil. A G Courtney, Svracu«e 28 20 M2-B. H Worthen. Charleston, 8. 0 ....28 22 |l3— Jos. Kircher. De M^iiies .26 8 {U-E C Burklnrdt, BulTHln .,28 19 ■15— L. H Scbortemeier. N. Y '. 28 21 ,16— R H. Vvaddell. Cincinnati 26 13 rl7— W. H Luppe. Chicago 27 19 |lS-nr. J. (\ Kilbmirn Ulica 27 22 :19— Edw. Voris. Crawfor sville. Ind. 28 19 |20— Pam Hoffman Jr.. Atlaniic. la 27 25 i21— Jas Samps -n. Trenton 27 14 i22-J. R. Hegeman, NY i6 fi :23— J. B Bartn, Chieaeo 28 ''O i2i-D I- Bradley, N. Y 27 21 le ...28 22 ,..30 13 ,30 21 H. B Ondawa. Palem, N. Y A H. King, Pittsburg I^T- Sim Glover. Koche?ter :.)8— CapC. Money, Oakland, N. J j^y-G F Brucker, Omaha 27-^—21 ,oO— Al Loeuine. n Y'. 26 1.t i:j(_john A. Ltne. Marshalltown. la 26 20 |;^i— w. W. Pertboiy Jr.. Cincinnati 17 | j',^- A. L Marshall, N Y 26 f |;,j_Waliace Miller, Ansiin. Tes 28 23 1'5_W. F. Merdroth. Penria ^7 22 ,' 6 — Howard ^chimrael, Easton, Pa 27 17 J 7_Fred F Wood. NY 27 21 ■(^_H Trumbaner, Royersfnrd. Pa 28 23 ;o9-".=poiting Life. No. 1" Cleveland 30 23 ]jO-H. H. Stewart. Newark 27 20 ijI— J A. lackson. Austin, Tex. 2a 25 1,2-J G Knowlton N. Y 27 25 J«3-L!ovd Taylor. N. Y 26 + ,..]_^ M. Van Allen. Jamaica, LI 27 ■>2 14,5 -G R. Hunnewell. South Danville, Me 26 22 1 ,(i— "Henrvn " Newark 28 22 ij7-H. P. Collins Baltimore 2.5 21 148— Al liunnell. Nippersiuk, If 2« 20 j^c,_W P. shattuck. Minneapolis ;..... 28 19 j-o_jnhn Piankiugtoo Jr , Milwaukee 28 21 itI— ' Chase," ?t. I.o'iis 27 22 152-J H. Ballopk. N. Y 26 -f 153— C C. Hess. Riverdftle. Ill _ 28 23 ]5(— W. p. Thompson. N. Y 27 f j^c — Wm. Duniiell, Nip''er>ink. Ill ,28 23 l^6_C. \V. Biidd. De^ Moines 30 "2 j5-_D_C/irl Von Lengerke, Jersey City 28 23 163 — Emile Wo'k. Clncinnali 27 13 lfi^_W. B L'^ffingwell. Chicago 2S 22 lf.5—C E. Geikier, Phila 27 21 ](5:;_Kdward lohnson, Atlantic City 30 21 lti7 -Dallas Elliott. Cleveland 26 22 15^_Dr J. L Weller. Rochester 2fi 17 ,gg_H J Mills, Bnsrol. Conn 26 20 170- B. H. Norten, N. Y" __ 25 10 171 -J. D. Gay, Pine Grove, Ky_ _.. _ 29 23 17J— f. A. Sherburne. Phllt 27 23 i73_Geo. 3 Burroughs. Chase, Md....._ „ „ 27 22 171— Mrs ^^' C. St.aiiufk, Minneap>li3_._ ., _ -Ai 22 J75— Stephen Meunier, Milwaukee _27 16 17^_Frank Harrison. Ne-.vark 28 ^13 177— H. J. Lyo s Louisville 28 10 178— F C 'Rawhide. Phlla 2*! 15 179-L. S. Thompson, N. Y ^28 t ISO— Chas, Stanley. Cleveland 28-^ — 19 181— E L Post, N. Y ..27 23 ls2— Chas d. Woolley, Long Branch „ .,.27 '^ 18{— T»B. L. Smub. UackPtistown. N J 27 21 lf(4— Cbas. s. Campljeil, Glen Ridge, N. J 27 22 Igi — F* L Snvder. Crawfordsville 27 10 186-Geo M. Liomis. Omaha 28 22 lji7— Silas Palmer, Chirago _ 27 22 l>iS — B Creiehton, Highlands of Navesink, N. J 27 9 189— H. B. Fisher. Phila j^-j 13 190-G. S McAlpin, N. Y 31 .1 19l_W. M. Talley, Henderson, Ky 2^ 20 192— H. P -ShHner. New castle. Pa 26 17 19:j— T E Rilev, Kansas Ciiy 28 22 191 -Otto Zwerg. Sbeboygp^n, Wis ...26 ^21 190— A. D. Sperry, Rock Island, 111 27 22 195— H, L Sweny. Albany _ 27 22 197— '■*. H. Ford, Farmingda'e, L. I _27 — 22 19S— H. H Moore. VVicklord, R. I ,27 6 199_W. T. S Vincent. JacksonfiUe.. 27 7 20O— C F Arno. Syracuse 28 7 ■2iil— "Jim looes." PhiladelphlH. 2X 2i 20.'— "rapt Bnnk." New Brunswick 28 20 20J-"U. M 0 ," Bridgeport _25 >2 2UI-J. A. Samuelson, Ojheira, III 28 22 205— H. D. Kirkov.ir. Jr., Fredouia. N. Y 28 22 206 — Aaron Doty, Pateraon 2.S *2 ■^(j7_r!eo L Deiter. Milwankee 28 0 2.8— Fred Fa mer. Philadelphia _28 5 209— "J Oldbny. ' dalem N. Y. 2fi 4 2 0— J- R. Maloiie, Baltimore. 28 20 211— W. F. ' arker. Meriden 27- — 13 212— Dr J. W. Smith, ^t. Louis 29 5 213— Cha-i. Dixon. Baliimore 27 13 214— A. C. Dick. Cincinnati 27 f ai.n- Arthur Gambell. Cincinnati 27 14 oifi— Edw. Bunks, N. Y 27 21 217— Wm Harbau-'h Gennessee, III 27 13 21>i— E D Fuir.rd, Ulica au 21 219 — J. O'H. Denny, i igonier. Pd 26 23 220— Fred Gi!'^>ert, Spirit L>ike, la 31 14 221— Fuxball Keene, N Y 27 -f 222— J. B. Savase, New Haven, 28 12 3^3_T. P H'Cks, Chicago^ 28 'I -j^)— W R Patten, Pleasure Bay, N. J 28 6 225— J. W Bramhali. Kansas City 27 2-i 226— Louis HiMehrandt, Lebanon, N. J 25 5 227— J A. R Elliott Kansas Citv ...31 23 22'i-C M. Grimm, Clear Lake, la 29 25 229— ThOH. Martin. Bluftron, S. C 28 22 2.'10— Aaron Woodruff, blizabeth, N. J 28 22 2.U— Wm Holden. Pittston, Pa ..27 13 212— "No. 99." Marcy. N Y 27 20 234-0. V. Rsttlp, New Albany. Ind „2^ 12 231— C A. Young. Springfield, O 29 23 235— Dr. W. P Carver, Chicago yi 17 2:i6-Geo. H. Petermann, clharlestou, S.C 27 23 ■2.37-H C. Herscbev. .-t Paul 2S 13 2.^8— R. Valentine, North Monroeville, O 28 17 239- W. Vance. Baltimore 26 4 210— C F. Br\ao, Haverhill .27 22 V41-0. R. Dickey, Wellington, Mass „ 29 ^20 212— John Watson, Grand Crossing, 111 26 17 2n— W. Weldmann, Trenton 27 6 24J— A. C. Patterson, Chicago „28 20 2l5— Dr. J. L. Williamson. Milwaukee 30 22 24C— W. H. Perrlue. K-^ansburgh, N. J 27 20 247— L L Brewer. N. Y 31 22 248— T. J Stubener. Bladensbarg, Md 27 21 219— M. L. Rice, Nlnety-slz, 8. C - 26 21 2 y I— "Wanda." Cfuctnnali 25 15 2il— Chas. H. Lestor. Chicago _27 ... 252— R. r. Woods, Brooklyn 27 7 253— Jas. O'BMen, Dubuque 27 16 2^4— W. M Thompson, Jackson. MIch 27 -14 2i5— Russell Klein. Spirit Lake, la 27 22 2.i6— F M.Cocfcriii. Kansas City 2« 21 257— Dr W. B Kibbt-y, Matsballtown, la 27 20 258— Chris Gottiteh. Kansas Ciiy 28 23 25y— Oswald Von Lengerke. Chicago 28 22 260— B. Le Roy, Campeilo, Mass 28 13 2ril— leo McCartney, Dea Moines,.., 27 20 262— F. M. Faorole, Dallas 29 5 263— E. 8. Rice 26 13 -M.Garrett, Norfolk. Va 27 16 ~J. 3. f^edam, Denver, Col „...,_ 28 18 -E. A, Geoffroy, Newark 27 5 -w. Crosby* _ „ 3"^ 2S -«'. C. Rawson* 28 8 -Geo. Roll* _29 2S -Edw Siurtevant* 26 22 -R. W ClaTidge* _28 23 -H. H, Travis" 27 21 -M. F. Lindsley* 27 22 -R L Packard* 27 8 -R. B, Koss« 27 2S -Chas. Green. Jr „„ 20—:— 6 -O. C. Bogardus* .„_ „ „..., 26— 5 -J B. Robertson* . ,26 2o t Foleited. * Post Entries. At the Traps. Local trap shooters will ha7e a choice between live birds and blue rocba tomorrow. An attraclive card is offered bf the San Francisco Gun Clnb at the San Clemente grounds and will doubtless draw a n'jmerous attendance of sportsmen. The Olympic G-.n Club will bold its regular blue rock shoot at Ineleside. At Alameda Point the Union Gun Club's regular monthly meeting will take the usual contiogent of shooters across the bay. Other evenla tfaronghout the State are listed in coming events. The Los Angeles Gun Ciub will hold their eighth semi- annual bin? rock tournament to-morrow and MondaTt Fourteen 15 target races are on the program, also the lodi- vidnal Championship diamond medal race at. 50 targets, the Two-Men Championship Team race for the "E. C," Cup, at 25 birds and the Five-Men Championship Team race at 25 birds for the club trophy. On the old familiar grounds at Alameda Point last Sunday the Lincolns and their friends snowed the marsh grasses under with a continuous shower of target fragments. Id the rpgular clnb race at twenty-five targets Geo. Franzen divided honors with A. J. Webb. The scores were as follows : Franzen lllimillloilUllllllUt- 24 Wfhb lllllllOlllllUlimil 11—24 Feodrier. O „ UOllll 1 1 luilllli 11 11110—23 Forster. Ede._ llllllIlOlUOllllllllOll]- 22 Golcher, W HlHiIlMiniiioilOllIllll— 22 Karney linilOlllOiniOOnilllll— 21 BruDs _ nil noi 1011 1011 iioijiui— 21 Halght llOlllIlllimuiOlOllini— 21 For-t*-r. Eog -lOllilOlllllllllllllllloO— 2i Kievesahl „.„ -... llllOlllOlolllOIllllIlllO— M Daniels 101 1001 lOIU union 1101 1— 19 Kerrlsun _llini]0110ini011Iui011CO-18 Fischer .noiiiuooiiooiininooii— 17 Javete ™— nionioooinoiininiDioi— 17 Vernon. A ..COIIIUIOOIOIIIOIIIOOIOU— 16 wenzei oioicoiioioiininnooiio is Pric-^ oooiioiinionoiioionKoi- 13 Keller „ OiniOOlOOOiiOOOlOOOOOlOCO— 7 heaiincr, 0* III101 111 ill 1111 nun 111— 24 Fraozpn* _.._linillinilOlllinillOU— 28 Kievesahl* lllinnoiUllOin 1110111-22 Baum* 1110110111111111111111100—21 Haiehi' __ oioouuiinnouinnni~2i •-olcher" OlIH llllOnoiniOlUlllO— 20 p'ice* inoiionuioininjiniiio— IB We' zel* _inil llIOOOOll 101101 lOim— 17 Vt-roon H* „]00-'1101.innoilloniOlOO— 15 Morriockt „ iniiniiiiioinniinini— 23 R i.nitz, Et „iinioiiiiiiinniiiiiin— 23 Vernon. Ft „ „ iniOlldOIl ill ill nillPl 1—21 Pcbu'tz. Ft _lIO[liniT101111Ulli 1010—21 Fendner, Ft lOOlllltOllllilUiOlinill— 21 Debenbamt \ lOlOlllllKillOilliloilOn— 18 MitchPiit iioooioooiiiinnoonuoio— n Bankst OOIOOUUOOOIOIOOOOOOOOIO— 8 "Back scores, fVlsltors. In a fifteen target race, $1.00 entrance, three moneys; Webb, on a clean string, took first money and the fonrteen men divided second money, as did the thirieen break shoot- ers with third money; the scores in this race were the following : Daniels IIIIIUUOIOIOI— 12 La Motte ..110111011111101—12 FoaUT, Edg lUilIOiniOllO— 12 Vernon, F lOllllloOllOlll— 11 Franzen nilOlOllOMIOl— 11 Forater, Eog lininiOllloOO-II Debenham ..lOlOlllOilooioi— 10 Banks onioiooinion- 10 Hau r .101 Un 11100010—10 Baura Oi OlOllIOOiOnO— fi Keller oiniooiotooooo— 7 Rosenberg _.00100C01010i.001— 4 Wenb. . Oolchpr Fpudner, O.. schuliz, E... Sears .. ..-niiiniiMiiii- 15 ,...111111011111111—14 .._niiniiiiiiiio— u ...iiiiiniiionn— 14 .. .111111111101111— 14 Veroon, H lililiiinili 10—14 RobPFtson II 1111111111011—14 Hohble .lllllllliniuil— 13 Kleve3.ihl linninillOin-13 Feudner.F. , ._ni01linilll01— 13 Fiseber linillllOOOUl— 13 Halgbt 111011011111101—12 The event of interest duriog the day was the re-entry prize shoot, the best ecores countiog for the re-entry — this match was at fifteen blue rocks, 75 cents entrance. W. J. Golcher made the only straight score in the race. The ecores in detail of the preliminary round and the re-entry were : Holcher, W. J.'=...]nninillllll— 15 Murdock ' 111111111101111—14 Debenhftm 'i .llinilinilOlI— 14 Andrus ' loillllliniiii— 14 - pbb niinnnioiii— II Feudner, 0 .llllllioiiiiiii- 14 Sears nillinnilllll- 14 Feudner, F nil 11011111111—14 Kievesahl » OllllllOinilll— 13 Forstpr, Eug. •..OOlllIIIiniin— 1-1 Fraozea Ollllinnill'il— 13 Halgbt onniU'lllMl— 12 Hynes * lOlliOlllinnIl— 12 Daniels* 111001011111111—12 Li Motte, V Oll'Hiniinilli— li Vernon, H.* ^lOlllI IIOIOIIII- 12 Schuliz F lllOlllinionM-12 Hauer • 01 lOOl 101 HI 11 1— 11 Prire loiionnnioio u Mitchell oiioinionnn— 11 RE-ENTRY. Forslpr. Edg» inillOlllinil — H Feudner, O- nilinnillllli— 11 schiiitz .iniiiniiiiiio— 14 Feudaer, F _linouninill— 14 Hobble' ,.1101011 II III 111—13 L-i Mode loinioininn— 13 Halght „1 1101 101 1 nil 11— 13 Kinir iiiniionuioi-i3 Webb" „n noil Hi unci— 13 Sears* Mitchell*. Kerrlson • -OOllOinnnoil— 11 I.a Moite, A.* 110101011101011—10 Vernon. F llOOOoilOinill— JO King* lltlOlOl 1011001—10 J-Uctier* OlUilOlOllloni— 10 Javeie limoi ill 110001 -10 Forsier, Edg OiOlinoOlllIlO— 10 Rosenberg* .lOUdlllO OOdl- 9 Banm _..11010001ininiO— 9 RoDertaon lOlilOOOlOonil— B Karney .OOllOlloil 11100— 9 Olaen 011lOOb3 llillOlIlO- Biisenburg .1 lOlOiOIOl- Cad>'gdn .llidoiiii- Ames OllliniOl Young ,0111111011—3 Orear lOlOblllOl-6 Wil jams „lHti!i0lll-7 LiKe _0111101110— 7 Cross .10110101 1 1—7 RobblDS OlIOlOlliil— 6 Eovd IrtldOOIll— 5 Plusch OOllOiilt'Oi— 4 BoDsall 110(011010—4 Sumoer 0011011011—6 Mailer 1010010110—5 Phillips HOIO.IOOO— 5 Yonng „ IIUOIUIO— 8 Orear __lll0110iOI— 7 Williams 1101001110-6 7 Lake lOlUOlOll— 7 7 Gross - .Ill 1001011-8 4 Robbioa llOOlitiOlO— 5 8 B 'yd nOllOOlU— 7 6 Pfusch UOPllOOIO— 5 7 Bonsall 1010110110—6 6 Somner OllOlOOini 5 Frank lOOlOOllOl— 5 Mailer „,..llOlini 100—6 Beebe.. , Third even', "Trombone" La Motte Nlppert Kowiett Oisen Lacy Tubbs ., .llOOlOIlll- 10 targets- -7 Phillips -. 010.101011—5 Young inoonno— 7 Orear lOUOllOll— 7 Williams.. IIIIIOOIIO— 7 Lalie 01 1 101 1 MI- 8 (Jros^ 0100111 111— 7 Bobbins lllioioion— G Boyd lOlOllOloi— 6 Pfuscb ooonoioil— 5 Bonsall .„ OOIIOIOIOI— 5 Samuer , V 101 1101 1— 7 Mailer lOUOlOUU— 6 Puililps .1111001010— 6 ...1111111111—10 ,. .0011110111— 7 ...110 OlOllO— 6 ...oioiionoi- 6 ...1110101111— 8 ...lOiinouui- 6 .. ,1011011101— 7 jt-nbarg OilOOIono— 5 Cadogan OIOlliOUO— 6 Ames „ iioiooiioo— 5 Frank OOlOlOU ll 5 Beebe llfilOlOOll— 6 F iKth event, 20 targets — "Trombone"- ii 11 Hi ii mi mill 1-20 Lake imouioiion'iiim— 16 Gro 3 11011111010111111111 — 17 Williams iioiiiiioiioumi 0- G Orear.... iiouioiiomonioti— 15 Taboa ...-. 001 11 moil 1101 11101—15 Olsen __ llilOOimillHillOil— 16 Cadogan .lOllOlllOIIOillOlU- 15 H"-wlett 1 11 11 01 llOi 1101 11 101 15 Biyd ,...10110110111101011011-14 Lac7 00110111101110110011-13 B..ii3all 0101101110110100110—13 Bobbins .-, .lOllOOmioui lliin— 14 Sumner -llliooilioi iiiioil. 1— 15 Ni pert „ ....llOlOliiUiillliimioO- 13 Fraiilc.... ..lOIOlonuOl 10101' 101 11 Mailer llllOllOiOlOinmoil— 14 Pfnscb 10101 lOmioi 10101110—12 Pbi'Ups .iio'uiitif'ioioiiioioi- 12 Ames OlH'OlOlHOnoilllO— 13 "V^OUrig _07IIim O'Olimill— 17 Be -he lOIOUOlloiOiOini 1 11— 1-3 Kosenburg UOOllOllUllOlUlOOO- -12 Northern California sportsmen assembled in Red Bluff last Sunday, the aitrac*ioa being a combined pigeon and blue rock trap shoot. The affiir was under the auspices of the Red Blufl Gun Club and was highly successful in every respect. The sports of the day were concluded with a ban- quet in the evening. Forty-four shooters entered the twenty target event in the forenoon. J. W. Slewart of Marjsville won first prize, with J. H. Durst of Wheatland second, 8. C. Salisbury of Chico and W. L. Steward of Marysville tied for third money and George ThompsoD and G. L. Barban of Chico. W. A. Fish and Harry Deahielks of Red Bluff and Ed Defreese of Rjddit'g tied for fourth money. In the live bird event there was forty entries. J. H, Durst of Wheatland, J. O Simma of Chico and J. W. Slew- ard of Marysville tied for first money with clean scores. After the regular event several pool shoots followed. The scores in ihe blue-rock event at twentv targets we?e: Goodman, T. D « OOIOOIO onOllOOlllOO— 7 HutChtDSon, J OUOlOiiOlOlOOOOOllOOl— 6 Carter. EG 0 OOOOOIOOlOOi OUOOOI— 3 Howard. Dr. J. L OOlllUlOlllolllluIll -14 Durst. J. H 1010111 ilimmi 11 1—18 J'.hiison.G A ooiioouoiomooiioi-u Beuth. Paul laiiiioniuumMii— 15 Long. J W llOOOOlOlOaiOlllOOlO— 8 Tbomasoii.Geo 10 lOlllllOUII 111110—16 Fisb. w A ••• imioioiiiinioiioi— 16 Salsnury, S C .1110111 lUimOlOUI 17 Fuller. A. B lOOlO.lOOUOOotOOlIOO— 6 Franck. M - llllloilOllllOiUloo— 14 Rose, w L iioimiooinmouoi— 13 Kambo. CT lUllOlllOOl 1 1001111—15 Krusp. F H ^OOOOOUOOO 100011101- 7 Bn.obs, L. W : ,1001001 11101 111 1 1 101— 14 Lockbougb, J.J lUOIlllOUlUlOlilOI— 15 Lnnint. v\'. F U-llllUU'Oi OllOIliO— 12 Sieward. W. L liillliJIUllI' 1111111-17 De Sbield.s, Harry lOllloOllOmillllll— 16 Scbroier. W. A -. lOlOllloinililoOl 11—15 Frickinger, Henry OloioilOllUOloiiooi— 12 Ka«ion. I. B ™ OlOOOlOOlOllOlOlollO— 9 Barham.G. B .11111111101111011110-16 Lang, F. W OlOOIllolllNllOEllI— 15 Grotefend, Weo - ~ .Iiu01lli01omill0ll-15 Shannon, FT. L lOOlOOllOllU 011110—13 Campbpll, J. H ._ OlOlOUlOOIOOlOlnliO— lO Hall, VVm lOlOOOOllflOlOOUOlll— 9 BrOOBS, H, W „ IWaOOOdOlUK'l 0100— s Bradley, J. 11 „ .lOiOUOOOOUlOlllOl'!- 11 Wilson, Arthur .10010001100 OIliOOOl— 8 De Freese, Ed .UOil- linmollOOil 16 Hwaln, H. C OllOnOOOOlllUiMlll— 13 Simms, J. O Ill llKilullOlOllOl— 1.5 Bichards. V. C lliOuOOOlliOllllOlll- 15 btewurd, J. W lOIllUi 1111 ill 11111-19 Dobron-SKy, A. F „ lOOICOllOllllOlUO 0—12 l-ppersun. D. B „ lllllOl- lOOlllllolll— 15 Diumar. M E COOUlUlOllllOl 1010—13 Trpde. John OlOuOl inoilOIOO. OOOil— 6 Cone. D S.. OllllOliilOOUiOOIOl— 12 NoUleman, H lllOllulllOlOlOoilU— 14 The live bird race at twelve pigeons sliows the following scores : Fifth event, 20 targets — "Trombone" llllllIUlI 111011111—19 Williams oiinmiiii oimii-18 Orear ,,.„ lllOlllOil'H Untilill— 15 Tubbs iioiiiiiioiioiimii-17 Ols^ii OllimiOlliiIlllliri— 17 Lake _ ; iitiimiiomiiu 10—17 Plusch- 1101 1010 iroior 10010—10 M ler — : nniiiomoioiioioiii— 13 Y'DQg lllllOl HI 1001 111110-16 Am-3. „ 01101111101110111011—15 K.^nburg lOlOlllOllOi'tmOl 11—14 Lacy limoi' 110111011 1100—14 Gross 10llO(iOlili 110111m— lo Sumi-e I'lllllillOlllliOimi— 16 Kobbius , 0001101111)11110111011—12 HowMt .1 or IIIOIOIIOIIU'.-U Pbl'llpa. t 011111011011(1111011—15 Nipperl mmOOliMOUlOlliO-15 R 'yd 0001 loiioioiionioi 1-12 Frahs llliMiiiiOloIiniiooi-14 Beebe loiiom 1 1 luo'ooi lOO— 12 Cadogan OlIOMOlllomollil— l. Bjnsall IIOIIIIOIOIUIOOOUOI- 12 Sixth event, 25 targets— " Trombone"^ Nlppert. Ola-n Howlett Tubba „ Lacy ^ ^°°°«: " -- «........- R-senburg lloniOjluiiooiOllllUlOl- Z^^^ 0011111011101111011111100—18 ^eebe - ; moiuiomoinnii 11010011—15 Amea .ooiiU'Oiiiiiriioioiomii -17 Orear, iiioiimoinoiiiiiomii— 19 i^.'^e louii 111 louioimoi 1 111—20 1 mi mioiimoi 1 1101011—21 ..iiimoiiiiiumiimiM-24 ..ioiiioiioiomoiioiiioiii-13 ..oiiiiiiiiooiiiimiiimu— 21 ..iioiuinmooiioiimoui— 19 ..nil 101 lomoi 111 11011 110—20 .. 101101 1 101 lOliil 1011011011—17 .... Oil uoiii moil 1101 mill 1—20 loiiummoiiioiomiii— 22 .ooiiioiiMoiiODimimoi— 16 .1111011 iioiooi 101 1 iimioo 17 .oonmiimoiiioio oiiiom— n .iioiiomoiioiuiui(imioi-i7 luioiiiiiomiomiiiooo -19 Williams .. Oros^ Boyd BoDSall PIQ-Ch Mailer Sumner .... , ._ _ .v...,i,vuu Pi^^'ips •" ^.'.".'.'^id^6^in'aoi^6lTil'oililo^ Seventh event, 20 targeis. •VTrombone" iimiiiiioiimom-is S'''^"'; — .lomoioiumomio-u ni«r^ •• OlllUnlluill ,111011-15 S'«5S, imoiiiiiioimoiio 15 ^''^ — ioimimoiiouim_i6 ..iiioioiiioiinmoiii-i5 ..unmoiiiomoiomi— u . iioomiiouimiiiii- 16 „_„ - .....iiiioioimoooiiiui —14 n?^'i^"' -iiouiii.ioniu.iiiio-i5 te?!"-: oomoiioiiiimiMoi_n ^""" - .imiioiimomi Lac?..... _ Amea ..... Fraofc .. . Lake ...... Gniag Boyd ,. B*taB; ll., yuc: >r . , ooiimomuioiom- 16 ..11 101 lomooiiii 1110-16 ...lOinmiimmooioii— 14 ...lyiioooimoiiiomi— H _ 11101110110101111010-14 Goodman. T. D .lllOlOlUlfll— £ Huicbinson, J Il201i2u0l20— f Durst, J H 12^121121111— Ii SchPiier. W.^ 2221110(10111- t Carter. E. G 001 120020001- f Joht.son. G. A 11.1010221112— 1( Lang. F. W._ ..■i2120i'222i02— S 1 ong, J. W .111002 01221— S Beutb. P 0-'lll2l0'2021— S Shannon, H L 220012:01120— E FrlcKlnger, H 2i2001l11201- S Hall, W 2I12I0221U01— 9 F'sh. W. A 0J21002,; 021— 7 Campbell. J. H 01 12 ilOiOOOO— 4 D'.browsky. A. F...-mil2IOUlI— 11 Lang, C. A I0i'20(illi Oil— 6 Fuller. A. B ..,.102120iPV0002— G RosH, W.L O001I102IOO2— 6 BambO. C. T 00UUO12O020— 5 LunniDg, W F 110101021110— a Graves, Q P 211212221110— li Barbara, G.L .1^2111^01221-1, De Shields. H Oil' 10I0I122— c Brfdley. J. H .021C0:;ill20i— o Simms' J. 0 11211221l!ll-l2 Wanee. E _lu2i2020in21— » De Freeee, Ed I0i0lloi2lll— a Pittmar, M. E 011l22lO(02ii— 7 Bro'ks. H. W C02I0.002102— g Stewar.t. W L 11I1101m2"12— 9 Cone. D. S _2O2mitir.02O— 7 Thompson, Geo l' lOllSlooil- 7 Hieward. J \V 111111112111-12 Swair., H. C 12millfil00— 9 Nottleman. H. C 0210n2"IO 02— g Preeman. J R ... 10 OOiOlUlO - g Epperson, D B 011121210010- c K'chards, V. C -01-112012111— In Howard. J L 221001110011— o Qrotelend, D o]01010i;020— a The Bluerock Clnb of Washington held its second shoot cf the season last Sunday. A 8li£f wind was a severe handicap on the shooters, but Captain Soule hel i up very well, break- ing 23 out of 23 in the mua mitch. FolljWLag are the Ecores : Soule illlliniOllllUllIlOUll-23 Sttigler „ „ 1101101101111010111101111-19 Dr. Morst Oil 10011011161011 101 l.Oll-lS Roberts 1011I01210.)1I01101HI9111— 17 Wood llOlOlOulollOOOlUUlOlll — 16 Crumi.ler llOlOllIOlOlOlUKjllIiOOU -16 Vermliya OOrooiOlCflOllOliIllllJOll-14 Peek ..lOOlOCOliOO lllOOllcliiiO— 1 Newberl llllUllllOiOOOlOOlOCllOOO— 1 Smith tOOULOlOLlOllOlUOllOlOU— 1 Sharp 10110100112100 lllOdOOOOO— 1 Keuchler .....lOOllOlKOlOOOOUOOOllOOl-l Rust OlOllOlUlUlliOOOiOlOOiilOO— 1 Dolan ; „. OIIOIOIIIOOUOIOIOOUOOIOOO— g Tebhits ...00 OOiOulOIOilOOUOOOOOllO- c Williams „ lUlCOltODlOOtlOUOlOOlOOlU— g In a 15-bird match between two teams, the scores were : Soule OlUClOQlllOOlO- 8 RnbeitS 111101111110001—11 Smith _110011111111iLl-13 Rust 111111011111010—12 Total „ 44 Peek COOlOllOllinOl— 9 Sharp OOlOOllOOIOOOCO- 4 Sieigler 101111111100111—12 Keuchler IIOIIOUOIOI 101—10 Total 35 In a twenty bird race at Sacramento last Sunday, the occasion being a regular clab event of the Pelican Gun Club, the ecores were as follows: Adams, Bert 2221122*121212101111—18 Upson. L S „ 22211201*11200222222—16 Kuhslaller. Jr , F 1I22"0 1211222210 01—15 Nicolaus. Ed Illill021«l»l*ll*122— 15 Rnhstalier, Captain -2n**tJ02102i*elll010-12 Adams. B. F _ *02l0ni*011010i ill*- 12 Warrick. J 2*21*002220110102102—12 Gerber, E. H 0112»u»1120U01010u2— 11 F B Adams lud J. Warrick shot a twelve bird match, in which they lied, and agreed lo settle it at the next shoot. At Anliocb, Sunday laet, in the regular club race at twenty targeis, a summary of the scores made by members of the Aniioch Gun Club is the following: Ross 19, Lemoine 18, Remfr0 to fir*»t, 2.^0 to SrCODd. 100 tu third. 5U to fourth. 9.'iOUO to llrat. 1230 t. xecoDd. anu to third. 330 to funrth 812011 to first. ftOO o sncood. 225 to tblrd. 7S to Ijorth. GENERAL CONDITIONS. Open to tbe world. No limit to the number a party may enter No limit to the number of renewals on any payment except those made on night before either race, when starter must be declarcl. The whole or any put of an entry transferable. An entry may start as two-year-old, tbree-year-oid. or bo'h. If a mare proves barren, slips, or baa dead foai or twins or if the foal dies before November 15. 1899. the nominator may snbaiitute another foal, regardless of ownership; but there will be no return of pay- ment, and DO entry is liable for more than ihe amoant paid in. Entries to be made to C. M. 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Formula for a brilliant wash that will not mb or flake off, and will stand tbe weather will be found attached to all machines. OderB promptly filled TRIUMPH MACHINE CO., 145-49 Centre St . y. Y. Price, $40. F. 0. B. N. v., Subject to Inspection. Dubuque Preparation Stake Raclns! Racing! P. C. J. C. A guaranteed purse of 87,500, of which 35,000 goes to colts that trot and 52,^00 to colts that pace, and the money Is divided as follows : fS3000 to the winner I 800 to the second TBOTXCIBS (dSOOO)- < 400 to the third j 200 to the fourth l_ lOO to nominator of the winner fSloOO to the winner I 500 to the 8«>cond FACERS (8360O) ^ < 30(> to the third I lOO to the fourth t. lOO to nominator of the winner Open to all foals of 1898 (Now Yearlings) to trot or pace as Three-year-olds at the Annual Meeting of 1901 . No farther payment till year of race. On May 1, 1901, those desiring to start shall name their entries and pay on each trotter a forfeit of 8^0, and as many may be named as an owner desires to keep in On Ju!y 1, 1901, on each ot those kept in 835 mu^t be paid on Trotters and S20 on Pacers, and on Starters a forfeit of 550 on Trotters and a ^ like payment of 525 on Pacers mu*t be paid the evening belore the race. No entry will be liable for more than amount paid In or contracted for. American Association Rules to govern; a distanced horse's money going to first horse, but If fewer than four start 1 n tbe race, those starling wIU receive only what each would have received had four be^n placed. In entries the color, sei and breeding of yearling must be given. OAKLAND RACE TRACK Entrance $10 May 17, 1899 C. T. HANCOCK, Pres. Dubuque, Iowa. ^^ Dl IV II llOnOr Come to the office of tbe Bresdeb axd ' ^ BUT n HI|K\H Spoetsman, regiBter your wants and place an OR Sc«LLi n llWIIWt^ advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with less expense than by any other method. CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB RAGES. TVINTER SIEKTING 1898-99. MOND&Y, IPRIL <7 to APRIL 29 Incluslfi Oakland Bace Track Racing MONDAY, TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY THUBSDAV, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Five or More Kacea £ach Day. | Ferry Bo&ts Leave San Francisco at 12 h. and 12:.10 , 1.1:30.:;, 2:30 and 3 p. M., conneding with tralnt 1 ADMISSION st'.pplng at ibe entrance ol ttie track. Boy yooi I '^'^*" "^^* ferry tictcets to Shell Moand. RetumlDg. Trains Leave the Track at I.IS and 4:4f p. H. and Immediately after ihe last race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR., PrealdenU R B. MILROY. Secretary. S. N, AXDBOU3, (E]|£KBTVII.I.E) FIVE OR MORE RACES DAILY MAY 1 TO MAY )3 Racing Starts at 2:15 P. M. Ferry Boats Leave Sao FraocUco at 12 m. ; 12:80 ; 1:00; 1:80: 2:00 and 2:30 P. H. Boy Ferry Tickets to bbell Mound. $i.oo F. H. OBEEN. Sec'y. Prei. 373 tlje ^veeitfev an& ^pavtmntctvu [A7BIL 22, 1899 THE FARM. A Royally Bred Hoistein Bull. Mr Frank H. Barke, of ihe well known real estate firm of Madisun & Burke, of Sao FrflDciecQ, aod an entbusiaslic breeder of Hoistein FrUeian cattle, has recently had conaigQfcd to him, by Messrs. Karlen & Com- pany, of MoDticello, Wisconsio, through Wella, Fargo & Company, a new strain of Hoistein blood I', is almost unneceBsary to state that It is of the royal purple and of as higb breeding as could be obiained in the Uaited State?, which means, as far as butter production is cooceroed, the best Holslein blood of the world. This is the yearling bull Mechihildus of La Siesta, his sire being a son of the famous cow Mechthilde, ho'der of the world's butter record for seven days. 39 lbs. 10^(2=1., and 150 lbs. 8 czi. in 30 day p, 292 lbs. 5 1-3 cz^. in 60 dayp, and his dam, E'gin Belle 6lh, holder of the yearling butter record 45 Ibv milk in one day and 13 0:^ lbs butter in seven davs at one year and nine months of age. This heifer inherited her butter pro- clivities, as her dam imported Elgin Belle, gave 25 lbs 9 oz^. in seven days, and 100 lbs. 6 cz^. in 30 days, and has also a record of 4 lbs. 10 OZ9. of but'er in one day, and 21 lbs. 9J CZ3. in beven days, made the following year. Mechthildus of La Siesta has in his pedi- gree the following world's records and cham- pionships: Elgin Belle 6 h, 13.02 lbs. batter at 1 year and 9 months old, world's record for the age Mech'hilde (imported), world's record for all breede, 3;^ lbs. lOj czs butter in 7 days Mechthilde'e Careme Colanthus, the sire of Mechthildus of La Siesta, champion bred liv- ing bull of the breed; average batter records of dam and aire's dam, 37 Ib=* ^ vz. in 7 days. Elgin Belle (imported), 31 lbs. 9J tze, but- ter in 7 days. Cart-roe (imported), 25 lbs. 9 ozg. in 7 days. Careme 3-1, three- ear old world's record. 4 lbs. 9 ( z butler in 1 day. Colantha. 31 Ibi 7 uz^. butter in 7 days. Colantha 2d, 20 lbs. butter in 7 days, as a two-year-old. Colantha 4 b, 722 lbs. butter in 1 year, as a thret-year-old. Hilda Spaacz. 20 lbs 7 oz3. butter in 7 days, as a ihree-ve«r-old. It must be understood that in butter rec- ords of the Htilsiein Kriesino breed, n > rec- ords are considered »s auihemic and > fficiiJ unless made hefjre, ard certified to b» , a profeysnr of an aericultural collf-ge supportt-d by the Slate, or a professor of a Siaie esperr- nient^l elation; so that in ^h^8e records own ers,' superinleodents' and milkera' »ffii1iviip, which, in the paat, in this and otht-r breed', have thrown so much doub' upon wonderlui recordn, are entir^lv given the go bv and cm not be used, no mifer b> how many cast iron oaths Miuheouciied Mr. tiurke has been breeding this typp of cattle for many years and is well fen wn through his ownership of Kirg Aaggie t li- thild«. whose four nearest female aocesto'- have bu'ter records that averagp 22 lb-. 5^ oz<. in a week, and w'i'^=e eigh n-^areai fe naie ances'ors average 16.617 lb-* 6 oz. of m:lk in a venr. about 2 077 yailons. Tfie heifers o. this bull w-e b e i to Mr. Bu ke'-* n*'X' m q-r eiriot), (-1; thii.ie 5 ha Cl ihi d-s who'-e 17 rearcKt fema'e a ic-st-'^p, all ih*i had h*-e. impr>rled to or brtd in Atnelca a' that itu", hud rKCords tfia' ave'-'»"ei 20 Us. 6 oz-*. < f bu t-r in a weett. a d 16 310 ib^. of miU i < ■ yepr. Old CInihild- aod ber reClJ^(^, wh ct WHS the world's rei-ortH, a>d which f-he helfi for a y-a--, v z : 28 lb-, th oz9 of butter in 7 davs and 26 0.^1 l^s 2 oz<. milk in a veir, \v too well kniiwu to need co'ument in this arti- cle. As a top cross for these choict-ly bred hfife'-B, Mr Burkw recently imported Pirannii 2d'c Z z ) Paul, who'-e name mdica'es bis gilt edyed adcertiry. His five near st fetn-'l** an- cestors havp butler records averaging 26 lb-. 8i rz». in 7 davs. and h a 13 nearest fern-tie 8nrfe8ior« have h d ily milk record averaging 76 lbs 3 ozs. His dam is rirarnii 2dj wiih a b'ltier record of 22 Iha. 8 -^z-. in 7 da-s, as » two-v*'ar-rild. her sire beir g thn erea esi priz winning bull of the breed, Hir Hepr*' ol MHplewood, and her dam tht. impTrted cow, Titannin, with a milk record of 91 ihp. in a d*v, and a butter record of 36 lbs. 11 ozs. i 7 drtVB. On his aire'" side he traces to the famous c w Pauline Poul, the champion but- ter row of the worli, record, 31 lbs. \\ oz-i. in 7 da»8, aod 1,153 Ihe. 15J < zi. in one je»r. And now Mr Burke ha- imported Mecb'hil dus i.f L-i Siesra, to be bred upun tbit trinle cms-* of urexcelled breeding — IJothilHe Tir- anrif 2 ', Piuline P u'. Wh ran only stHte that i( there is anvibiig in breeding, aod we do ijot doubt it for a moment, the champion buiijr records held by Mr. Burke's herd for tl' past seven years at every fair at which he ^j^i "ODteeted, and all the State Fairs at which seven dave' butter contest' have been hadi pen to all breeds, and in which he won every prize for four-year-oJds and over, three-year- olds and two-vear-old-», twenty one Jerseys and Durhams contesting, cannot fail to con- vince the most -kepiical of the great excel- lence of the HoNtein Friesians, ajd of their ability to mj.iotain the position whi'^h they now ocoupy as the leading dairy breed Mr. Burke, in sending ue the tabulated ped- igree of his grandly bred young bull, Mech- thildus of La Siesta, also reports a great de- mand for Holsteins at present, and states that tbe last rains have increased his business won 'erfullv, and that while bis sales were very few up to th last rain, since then he has no cause to complain. There are, perhaps, some farmers who do not know that the quality of the mutton is much affected by the way sheep has been bsrdled f-hortly before being slaughtered. If it has been driven hard or jilted about on cars or in a wagon for even an hour or eo be- fore it is killed, it will be feverish and have that peculiar and difagreeable flavor when it is said that "it tastes of the woo).'' If tbe sheep has been fed in such a way as to be bealthv while fattening, as it is when fattened on good grasses, and is killed without havli? fatigue or exciipment to bring on a feverish condition, it will make a most palatable mu'- ton, aod, excepting perhaps the choicest beef, no meat is better, and certainty note is healihipr. ''ALPHA-DE LAVAL" CREAM SEPARATORS. De Laval Alpha "Baby" Cream Separators were fli-st and have ever been kept best and cheapest. They are guaranteed su- periortoall imitations and infring'eiiients. Endoi-sed bv all authorities. Jfore than 1.50,000 in use. Sales ten to one of all others combined. All styles and sizes— S-50.- to S—o.- Save $5.- to SIO.- per cow per year over any Betting- system, and S3.- to S^.- per cow per year over any imitating separator. New and improved ma- chines lor 1SJ)9. Send for new Catalog-ue containing a fund of up-to-date dairy information. THE DE tAVAL SEPARATOR GO. Randolph & Canal Sts., CHICAGO. 74 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW VORK E. J. BOWEN, Seed Merchant Altai 'a, Glover, Grass, Vegetable and Flower Seeds; On on Sets. FULL STOCK OF AFSTRAI^IAN AND KNGLISU PKRKNMAL, KTE GRAINS StiJKli. Large Illn&trated Cntalogue for 1899 Free to All — STORES Ar' 815-817 SanHoin** St.. >aii Francisco, Cal. 201-^03 Front SI., P.-rtl^nd, Or. 2 13 OvcideiitaL Avenue, Seatlle, Waali. '^GAMOID" WHOA! The Great EUROPEAN WINNER, Seven Years on the Circuit and Never Lost a Heat, LEATHER AND PAINTS For all Uses and Users. Cff" Send for Pamphlet. WESTERN AQENCIES CO, <;hronlcle Building, S. F. ^^l^r^ KNIFE . . . You can remove Soft BuncheB like Goitre, Tumors, Qangloin, Bursal Enlargements, etc. ABSORBINE, Jr. Speed jor Sale. Blue bells— Pacing marp, eigbtyefirsold.by .-an Diego. Vkas nosea out in 2:13 at Ctiico iu 1897. No record Sound, handsome, a race mare in everX respect. Hazel C-— Trotter, four years old. Handsome fatal brown filly hy Geo Dexter. 2 rlSJ^. As " iwo-yeat-old easily sbowed quarters in 40 sec- onds wlih but liitle trainlug. Bay F) LLY— Two years old, by Waldstein. Prices Tlubt. For turtber particulars apply or address B. J. CARBAGaAK. 1019 Serond St., Sacramento, Cal. For Sale BLACK STALLTON, four years, by Direct, dam by Ktntuiky Volunteer. Can race ia 2:15 and repePt '''o hopples. BLACK GKLDING, four years, by Direct, dam by aldiioy. Can trot in 2:i0. Both of above are green colts and eligible to all classtS. Aiso^ BLACK TEAM (mare and gelding). 16 hands, five und seven years. Can pole in 2 :40. For further information and prices write GBO. A. DAVIS, PleasautoD, Cal. Pleasant to use. Highly perfumed. $1.00 per buttle by mail. Describe your case fully. Address W. F. YOUNG, P, D. F., SPRINGFIKLD, _ _ MASS. For Sale or Exch'^nge BISHOP HERO, 2:21, holder of world's five-mile record. Address J, B. NIGHTINGALE, 300 Ualgbt !«t., S. F. . English Shire Stallion. FOR SALE. Four years old. seventeen hands high, sired by an Imported registered horse and out of an imported rt-gistered mare. Will be sold reHsouable Horve is in condition now to make a feason Can be seen at my place. Blair Ranch. Piedmont Heights, Oak- land. Address CHKIS JESSEN. P. O. Box 25, Oakland, Cal. STALLION FOR SALE. The Handsome Horse . ALEXANDER BUTTON JR.. By ALEXANDER BUTTON.ftom KATE KEARNEY by JubN NELrfON. A perfect driver and a Horse Show prize winner. Bound and all right. Will be sold CHEAP. Apply at this iiffice. For Sale A six-year-old mare, full sister to Jasper Ayera, 2:09 I-* 16 bands high and weighs IlOu pnnDds. Perff-cily sunnd, level-headed and gentle Has no record, but with s^a^cely any work has shown a mile iu 2:.*8 and quarters in 34 seconds la a great prospect for this \ear. and will take a very low record if trained, Prire is riuht. Address "R. K.," BREEDER AND -PORT^MAN OFFIuE. 20-24 Geary St., San Francisco. ICRE (OF CORN aniliU I sill " n] r the b Iige "A BOdkONSiLAGE'^ By Prof. r. W. WOLL, of the University of Wisconsin, neatly Uiupd inio a volui of IflSpagesandnow being sent out by the Silver Mfg. C SiLEM O, is onqueationably the bealboob yet introduced the subject! It includes: I— SUage Crops. II— Silos. Ill— Silage. IV— Feedingof Silage. V—Cemparison of Silage and other Feeds, ■ VI— Tbe Silo ia Modern AgricuUure, I and many TnlusbJe tables aid compounded mlions J for feeding st/^k. They nre RolrE rapidly, I Toavoid disinteres'td inqulrera I Price is lOc coin or stamps. *«^ SILVER MFC. CO, Salem, Ohio. State Fair 1899. THE STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HAS OPENED THE FOLLOWING GOLT STAKES FOR TROT- TERS AND PACERS. FOR TROTTERS. No. 1— FOR TWO-YEAK-OLDS (2:40 Class) — SiOentrance.ot wbi h 85 must aceompany nomin- ation ; Slu payable July ], and theremeiuing gl5 payable August 15, lfl99 S'^OO added by the Society. No. 3-FOR THR-^K-TEAK-OLDS AND UNDKR [2:2b Class)— SiO eLirance, of which 8i0 must accompany nom naiion; 815 payable July 1, and t be remainine 825 payable August 15, lb99. §300 added by the bociety. FOR PACERS. No 3-.FOR TWO-TKAK-OtDS (2:30 Class) — Conriitlon^as to poymenta and added money same as for No. 1. No 4— FOR THREE-YKAR-OLnS AND UNOER (2:20 Clai^s) - Conditions as to payments and added money same as No. 2. Entries to all the above stakes arp limited to colts whose records are no better than the Class named in couditionsol eafh stake. In All Slakes, failure to make pavmentB as they become due. to'fella eniry and mnnes paid in. and releabes subscriber from further liability Five to enter, three or more to start. Money ia each state shall be divided as folli>ws: To winning colt, all the stakes and 50 rer cent of the added money; second colt, 33 1-3; third colt. 16 2 3 o( the added moue . Twoyenr-old stake?*, mile heals; tbree-yewr-ol'^s, three In five Any cdi not winning a heat in three or makiuk; a dead heat, is barred frocc-tHrtlng again in that race. No adced mooey for a wa kuver. If but ' wo start in any of the st ket, they musl contest for Ihe stakes paid in. and divi-ie them, two-thirds t't tbe wim-er ftnd one-third tostcond. Oihernise, National Rub e to govern The Stanford Stake for 1901. TKOTTING STAKE FOK FOALS OF iKeS— To be trotted at the Caiilornia Stale Fair of 1901 Fifty dollars entrance, of which 85 must accom- pany nominaiinn Mav 15, 1x99, ga January 1. 1900, SIO lanunry 1. 1901; slO July 1. 1901, and 820 on the tenth day before the first day of the StuteFalrof 1901 8 00 added by the Suciety. Mile beats, three in five, to harness. 1 he stakes and added moupy to be divided 50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Right reserved to neclare two Btarters a walkover. When ooly two siart ihsy may contest for the entrance monev paid in, lo be di- vided 66 2-3 percent, to the winner and 33 1-3 per cent, to the second horse. A horse disiancinE the field shall be entitled to first money only. In no ca«e will a horse be entitled to more than one money. Remember the date of CIosIds is May 15, l$99> [Colts entered In the Occident Stake for 1901 are eligible to entry In this Stake]. Entry blank* conta'ning the special con- dlrionn reIa'Inc:io all of the nbove stakes ■will be fonrarded iip"n application. EnlrleH to close with P»-ter .» Shieldfl, Secreiary, at Office in -Sacramento, MAY 15, 1S»9. PETER J SHIELDS, Sec'y. A. B. SPRECKELS, Pres. Soring Race Meeting AT WOODLAND MAY 4. 5 and 6 1899. Doctor MEYERS & CO. Specialists for Men ^ These phyBlclams have been curing weakness and coq- triicted ailments since 188X. They have the largest and best equipped medical in- (istitution. and the most e]t- ' tensive practice in the U. S. No Pay TiU Cured. f Unfortunate men who can- 1 not call should write for ad- ' rice and private book— ESTABLISHED ,7 YEARS." t^^^J ,SS=ft.„.. All letters confidential i No Charge for Consultatioa. "*^FBAN«SCO ! EI=v.l.rEn.n.»ce. 731 SAN 1 Entries Close April 24, 1899. SPEED PROGRi^MME. FIRST DAY. Parse No. 1— Mixed for Local Baggy Horaes „S100 No. 2— Pacing. 2:10 Class „ 150 No. 3— Kunnlng, Fiveeigbthaof a Vlile SO SECOND DAT. No. 4— Trotting. Two-year-olds 135 No, 5— Trotting. 2:35 Class 150 No. 6— Running, Mile Dash for Local Mules... CO THIRD DAT. No. 7 -Trotting, trotters without records 125 No. 8— Trotting, 2:J3 Class 300 No. 9— Running, Three-eighths of a Mile and Repeat 75 For entry blanks, etc., address W. AUSTIN, Manager. Woudlaiid, Cal. Business College. 24 Post St. SAN PBANnSCO The most popular BChool on the CoasL E. P, HEALD, Preslfient, C. S. HALEY, Sec'y. »W*pnd ior Circulars. RED BALL BRAND. Iiwarddd Gold "Mfdal At CalirornlaState Pair 1S93. Kvery horse owner, ^ho values his stock stauald constantly have > supply ot it on baud. It improves and ke«>p8 •itock in the plok of con- dition. Manhattan Food Go HaD Mateo. Cal. Adfc your grocers or dealers tor it San Francisco Agents: TILLMANN & BENDELL, Gor. Clay and Battery St Apbil 22, 18991 ®lje ^veeiiev mt* ^ovtstnan* 273 HAMBLETONIAN WILKES ^'o^r^VVrbop (No. 1679)- RACE HORSES. • r« • HAMBLhTONIAN WILKES, by Georgewiikes, 2:22, dam i Phceb°WIlfees ° '^.Qgi^Al^ag 'Lnck. by American Star; secoDd dam Lady Irwia (grandam of I TomiDy Mc .L 2:11^ I Lomps- 2:21). by Hambletonian 10; iMrd dam Daugbter of Soe's Ab- New Era 2:13 dallab Chief. Salville 2:1 /K i5?fin?wTmes:::::-:::;r.!^^i SEASON OF 1899 $40. I Grand George ." . 2-ls'^ Usaal return privilege; excellent pasturage and best of care taken of |J F. Hanson 2:19V2 ! niares, 81 per mouth, at Green Meadow Farm- Address t- And 19 i.tfleri better ibaii I _ , .-^^rn-ic; * r\ 2-30, and Sprodacing sons K. I. inUUKntAU, ^and 6 prodQCingdangbtera.^ Q(.gen Meadow Farm, Santa Clara. Cal. ST AM B Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 limes 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7 IN 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 STAM B. 23,444, 2:11 1-4, is by 3tambODl. -liOlH (^ire < f 24 in the 2.30 li-i) dam Belle Mediam. 2:20. bv Happy Medium (sire of Nancy Hanbs, 2:01, and 92 others in ihe 2:.10 lis-t and of 55 pr ducing snns ai d 49 prnducing dims . second dam by Almont Lightning (.-^ire of Ihe dams of King Priaeeps. 2:15. and Zi>mbro. 2:ii):ihird dam by Mambrino Patchen; foorih Jam by Mambrino Chief STAH B. is one of the soundest and gamest race horses on the Coast and one of the beat young stRllions siandiu? for public service. Weieht 107.i lbs., hfi^bt 15 3. "WilJ make the Season at Agricultural Park. Sacramento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- tent men. Be-t uf care taken ot mares but no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or esnapes. All bills payab:e at time of ser- O vice and must be settled before removal of mare. Address all communications to TUTTLE BROS., Rocklio, Cal. ,500 PURSES BOODLE 2:121. Ihe Only Stallion with a Fast Record in California that has sired a 2:10 performer. Sire of Ethel Downs, 2:10, Thompson, 2:14>£, Val- entine (2), 2:30 and others. As a bire no stalllon living or dead can make a better showing, consid- ering the number of his foals that have been trained. Boodle Possesses All the Qualifications desired in a staiuon. Some horses ahow early and extreme speed for an occasional heat, and are soon retired, owing to inherited weakness. Different with the Bood- les-they come early and stay late. Boodles has traveled from East to West, and from West to East a -ain, he has trotted year by year on every track of note in California, and he is still ' in it." He will be ready again this yearwlien the bell rings. Like his illustrious ancestors Gold- smith Maid, 2:14 and Lady Thorne, 2:18^^, he continues to train on, and on, and on. Send for pedigree. TERMS $50 for a few approved mares. G, K. HOSTETTER & CO., C. F. BUNCH, Manager O-ivners. San Juse Kacc Track P. S. Boodle's book is full. Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, m, CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION MONTANA TVINNEH OF THE CARTEKATE HANDICAP AND THE SUBUR- BAN OF 1S93. By Ban Fox winrer of the Hyde Park Stakes and Champion Stallion Siakes and the best two- year-old of his year, dam Imp. Queen by ScoUiih Chief, sire of the dam of Obmmon, winner of the Derby, St Leger and 2000 Guineas in 1891. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE PLACE OF THE UNOERSICNEO, THREE MILES WEST OF GONEJO, AND FIFTEEN DUE SOUTH OF FRESNO OH ELM AVENUE. MONTANA is a handsome bay borse. He was foaled in 1838, and stands about IS bands bieh and weigns about 1100 lbs. He is a model of perfect symmetry in conformation and shows his great breeding in eveiy pirticalar. He was bred by J. B. Hsggio, and daring his career on the tuif his win- nioga amounted \o 5dS.6-59 Sis dam, imp. Queen, was a good race mare by Snottish Chief, who is con- sidered one of the gr^-atest sires of broodmares in England who are prized so highly that il is very difficnlt to purchase them at any pric-'. il'iotana Is one of the best bred thorougnbred-i on the Pacific Coast, besides being a great individual, and anyone de=iriag to get race horses possessing gameness and speed cannot do better than to breed to him. Terms $30 for the Season Feb. ISth lo June 1st. Usual return privileges if the horae Is in the same hands. All bills due at lime of service and must be paid before removal ol mare. Send for tabulated pedigree. For particulars call or address MARCUS DAXY, Owner. OSCAR DUKE, Conejo. Cal. Prince Almont, p, Rec. 2:134. (Made as a four-year-old Height, 16.1X n fourth heat of a race.) Weight, 1160. Color Mahogany Bay. Handsome, perfectly 80und and gentle, and much faster than his record. TERMS FOR SEASON $30. OAKNUT— Record to high wheel suuky 2:241-2- Height, 16 hands. Weight, 1210 lbs. Color, Chestnut. , TERMS FOR THE SEASDN S35 • For pedigrees and further information address B. NIQMTINGALE, Cordelia, 5olano, Cal. GEORGE WASHINGTON REG. 2:16 3-4. By MamhTino Chief Jr. 11,622, dam the Great broodmare Fanny Rose, by EthHn Allen 2903. O , MoKI.NJJEY, 2:111-4. Sire of Zombro .2:11 J- nny Mac (3) .2:12 Hazel Kinney 2:r2X You Bet (3) .2:1.-1,^ MfZrus . 2:l:i Juliei D . 2:13im Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With usual rpium pririleg^s. fiood paatontge atS:i per month. ' B ll.s payable befire removii of mare >t ck well cared for, I but ntblo (trial) 2:18 Verona [trial) „ 3 :21 All three=year=olds and nearly the entire number of Diablo's get that have been trained. Diablo Will Make the Season of l'^99 at Pleasanfon, Cal. TERMS $40 the Season, Good pasturage for mares. Care taken, but no responsibility assumed for acciients or escapes. Address. WM. MURRAY, Owner, Pleasanton, Cal. Breed For Extreme Speed. Steinway, 1808, Rec. 2:251, (p-ate stainon) Chas. Derby 4307, Rec. 2:20, $100 The Season The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Termsfor young stalliong and pastnrage on application. Address. OAKWOOD PAR< STOIK F^RM, Danville, Conlra Costa County, Cal Horses Bought and Sold. We t>eg to announce that hovln^sncceeded to tbe business of the late firm of Kiilip & < c. we will devote all f'ur lime to the various brunches of the hor^e bi]slness. We nave on hand nnw at nur yaris 17^2 M«rfeet street, Carriaee Tt^ams. Rnnd Tesms, Road Horses, Heavy Dr«f' and Bosiness H-trses, etc,, and are prernrcd lo fill orJere for any kind of a hor?e on short notice. We also do fl ee'ieral Auet'oneering business, and will make an effort to maintain the reputation of the old firm for prnrnpt and fair dealing. We are p'epared to take h'ir>es and ihoronghbred cattle on ('onslenment. Beliin? on cEXnAI.L, 11 Blontgomery St . San Frau«'iB''o. Telephone, Muln 13Ji9. Or, 1733 Market St., Telephone, Jessie 436. The largest and best located sales pavilion on the Pacific Coast! Qjc'dental Horse Exchange 731 HOWARD STKKKT, Near Third - - San Francisco. Haviig fitted up ibe above plnce eipeclally for the sal" ol barnesv hnr»:e=, vehicles, ban es*, e'c . it wlilnff'irii me pipwurc to r<'rresT»"ind wi h nwiiers reeatdlog the Auction Salp« whlcti I sbHll ho <* at this ilHCe KVh.RY SATI RHAT ai II a ra Arrangemet'ts can h*; made f'>r ?i'empile caiamen^'s "iatlsfaetorlly to my prtirons. I take ii'casnre in referring 'o any ao'i all I' If whom I have pt'I hordes "lur'ne ihf ptst twovesre. WM. G. LATNG. Live Stuck Aactioneer. Telephone Main 5179. 374 ^tje ^veettev anit §:pixKt»mmu [April 22, 1899 THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW SAN MATEO. CAL. NOTE (Property of John Paeeott, Esa ) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CLASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion IMP. HACKNEY GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1 899. I Mares Proving Barren Returnab'e Next Feapon Free of Charge. ^CRVICE FEE $T5 (Deduttlons Made for two or More Mares. Further particulars on Application ^T^, 1 I f (.„ h^aaA inr thp nrrifitflWe Heavv Harness Market, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, E— Those contemplating to breed for the promame jneavy aiiiio ' Trottino-Bred Mnrps For si/e to visit THE BAYWOOD STUD and examine the get of "GRitlN S KU± Ub out ol xrottmg isrea luaies. J!or size, siibstance STmmetry of form and action they cannot be equalled m Cahfornia. . , ■ * VisUorsaVrS^rays welcome. GREEN'S RDFUS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to WILLIAM EAYNER, Stud-groom. _ Breeders' Directory. VERBA aUBNA JKR8EY8— The best A. J. C.C registered prize herd la owned by HENRY PIERCE San FraocKiCO. Animals for sale. JER8KYS, H0LSTB1N8 AMO DDHHAMB— Hogs, Poultry. WM. NILES & CO., Los Angeles, Cal. \V. A. SHIPPKI*, Avon. Cal., Standard-bred Trot- ting, Oarilage and Hoad Horses, Jaciss, Mules and Durham Bulls tor Sale. VETERINARY. Ira Barker Dalziel VETERINARY DENTIST. OFYICB AJSTt BTABX.S : S05 Golden Gate Ayenne. SftD Francisco. OFFICK HOUBS: 7 to 6 a. m. and 4 to 5 p. oi Tbl. South 661 THE BAYWOOD STUD also offerb to the public the Bervices of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp. Hercules. Has cr«afc body -w-ith sliort back. Eleven yearg old. Has always Kindest disposition. His color is a beautiful and fashionable This beautiful stallion stands 16.1 hands, on good stont legs been driven; has never raced. Speedy trotter, with action MOTP ThiQ hor^f^ is recommended as an excellent top-cross on common or draught mares to pro- ^°^duce gen^°raT-purp^^^ ^/.^^^c^^^n^^?,^^-^^'^^^ Huntersand Cavalry Remounts out of appropriate mares. SERVICE FEU it)^u.uu. t£. B, 0. V. 8., F. E. V. M. S. VBTKKINARY SUBtiBOK, 23 ember of tbe Koyal College oJ Veterinary Bur- geons, England ; Fellow of the Ediaburg Veterinary Medical S<>clety: Graduate oi the New Veterinary College, EdiDbiir«h; Veterinary Surgeon to the 8. F. Fire Department; Live Siock Inspector lor New Zea- land and Australian Colonies at the port ot San Francisco; Protessor of Equine Medicine, Veterinary Sur^ry, Veierinary Uepartment University of CaiUornla; Ex President ot the California State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Infirmary, Residence and Office. Sao Francisco Veterinary Hos- plLal,ll]7 Golden Gate Avenue, near Webster St.. San Francisco: Telephone West 128. $17,350 IN PURSES AND STAKES $17,350 Pacific Coast Trottins Horse Breeders Ass'n. BIG PURSES FALL MEETING 1899 liberal terms ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, MAY 1ST, 1899, NOTE— It will be the endeavor of the managemeiit to arrange classes as they are entered in far enough apart to permit of it. PURSES FOR TROTTERS, programme so as to allow horses entered in several events to start in each by putting such PURSES FOR PACERS. Horses to be named with Entry MAY 1st, )899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5) Purse No. 1 —2:40 Class Trotting SI, 000 No. a —2:30 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 3 -3:37 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 4 —3:33 Class Trotting 1,000 Purses for Colts. (Mile Heats 2 in 8.) Two-year-old Trotting S 250 Three-year-old Trotting, 3:30 Class 300 Entrance — 5 per cent. NOMINATION PURSES. Horses to be named Aug. 1, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) Parse No. S —3:19 Class Trotting SI, 000 No. 6—3:16 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 7 —3:13 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 8 —Free for All Trotting 1,500 Entrance-3 per cent. May 1, 1899. 2 per cent, additional if not declared out on or before July 1, 1899. Declarations void unless accompaDied by forfeit mouey. Horses to bs named wth Entry MAY 1st, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5) Parse No. 9— 3:30 Class Pacing 81,000 No. 10—3:35 Class Pacing 1,000 No. 11-3 :30 Class Pacing 1,000 No. 13— 3:17 Class Facing 1,000 Purses for Colts. (Mile Beats 2 in 3) Two-year-old Pacing Three-year-old Pacing Entrance— 5 per cent. 350 300 NOMINATION PURSES. Horses to be named Aug. 1, 1899. (Kaces Mile Heats 2 in 3) Parse No. 13-3:15 Class Pacing S1»000 No. 14—2:13 Class Pacing l.OOO No. 15— Free for All Pacing 1,500 Entrance -3 psi cent. May 1,1899. 2 percent, ad- ditional if not declared out on or before July 1, 1S99. Declarations void unless accompanied by forfeit money. PACIFIC BKEEDERS FUTURITY STAKES— Closed June lat. 1S97. Two-year-old Trotters :|;7o0 Guaranteed. Two-year-old Pacers $500 Guaranteed. CONDITIONS. Entries to close Monday, May 1, 1899, when horses (except in nomination purseB) are tote named, and to be eligible to the clafs in which they are entered. i No horses owdC' in the State of California by others tban members of the P. C. T. H. B. A. are elig- I ible to these purses— bona fide ownership required— but horses owned outtide the State of California are eligible thereto retardlesa of memteienip. | Entrance fee due May 1. 1899. But the money will not be required to be paid at the time entries are made from members of the Association in good 'standing, i.e. members who have paid their annual dues for 1899. Parses not filling Batisfactory to Ihe Board of Directors may he declared ofl". but persons who have made entrif s in purses so declared ofi^' may iransier at any time up to and including May 20. 1S98, such entries to otbec classes to which they are eligible. A member may enter as many horses as be may desire, but can only start one in each race from bis stable. At any lime previous to the last payment, he may sell any of his horses and transfer the entries to any member of this Association. PurEe3 will be divided into 'our moneys, 50 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Five per cent of the amount of the turse will be deducted from each money won. The Board of Directors reserves the right to declare two starters a walk-over. When only two start they may contest lor the entrance money paid in, to be divided 66 2-3 per cent to the first and 33 1-3 per ceni to the second. A horse distancing the field shall only be entitled to first and fourth moneys, but in no otber case will a horse be entitled to more than one money. The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the hour or date of any race escenf when it be- comes necessary to anie-date a race, in which instance the nominator will receive three days' notice of change by mail to address of entry. Right reserved to declare off or postpone any or all races on account of ihe weather, or other sufficient cause. Entries not declarefi out at 5 o'clock p. m. on the dav preceeding the race shall be required to start, and declarations must be in wriiiog and made at the office of the St cretary at the track. When there is more than one entry to any purse by one person or in one interest, the horse to be started must be named by 5 o'clock p m. on the day preceedicg the race Trotting and racing colors must be named bv 5 o'clock p. w. on the day preceeding the race and must be worn upon -the track. Colors will be registered in the order iu which they are received. Where colors are not named, or conflict, drivers will be required to wear the colors furnished by the Association. Hopples barred In txtiing races but will be permiited in pacing races. Conditional entries will be treated the same as regular entries, and nominatois hejd under the rules. Any race that may be started ani unfinished on last day of the meeting may be declared ended and monev divided according to the rank of horses in the summary. Otherwise than is specified in these conditions. National Trotting Asrociation rules, except Rule 4, to govern. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP. Persons desirioua of making entries in these purses, and who have not as yet joined the P. Secretary by Hay 1, 1899. Send all communications to D. E. KNIGHT, 1st Vice-President. C. T. H. B. A. should make application for membership to the r. "W. KELLEY, Secretary, 22 1-2 Geary Street, San Francisco. THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS 400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE At the special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected 'ly a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of Patented August nth, isgs. Joors to reach Che dining-room. i device complete - - - $5.00 0RRE3P0NDEN0B SOLICITED.^ JOHN O. KIBKPATRICK, Manager ' J. O'KANE, Agent, 36-38 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. Dr. Hutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-PuJling and Bit- Fighting. Just the thing for a Road Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out allthe style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. ^^TTell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address. G. E. HUTTON V. S., i:l.I.lSVII.I.£:, IlUnois Apbil 22, IMS] &lje ^vsebev anb ^i«ri*tn(m» 275 13 Days-3 Meetings in One-13 Days THE OVERLAND TROTTING AND RUNNING ASS'N -OFFERS IN PURSES and SPECIALS $40,000 June 10th to 24th, inclusive. OVERLAND PARK, Denver, Colo. Entrance Closes May ISth, 1899. Parse Parse No. 1-3:00 Pace „.8 500 No- 20—2:17 •• „ _ ...8 500 No. 2-3:00 Tpot _ 500 No. 21—2:13 •* „ 500 No. 3-3:40 " _ 500 No. 22—2:14 " _ 500 No. 4-2:45 ■■ „ 500 No. 23-2:09 " 500 No. 5—2:35 " 500 No. 24-3:12 " 300 No 6—2:40 " - 500 No. No. 25—3:05 '• No. 7—2:30 •• ._ l.OOO 36-2:08 " 500 No. 8 2:35 " 500 No ... 1,000 ... 1.000 No. 9—2:38 •■ „ 500 No. 38-Free for AU, Trot No. 10-2:30 •' 1,000 No 39— Two-year-old, Fare 500 No 11-3:35 •• 500 No .30— Two-year-old, Trot 500 No". 12 2-27 " No 31— Three-year-old, Pace 32— Three-year-old, Trot 500 -... 500 No. 13-3:22 " 500 No. No. 14—3:34 '* 500 No 33—3:30, Hoad Wagon, Face No. 15-3:20 " „ 500 No. 34—3:30, Road Wagon, Trot No. r6^3:22 •• ... „ 500 No. 35— Free for All, Pace to Koad Wagons. No. -17 3:17 " No 36— Free for All, Trot to Boad Wagons, orado Stake, 38, for Colorado bred No. 18^S:19 " 500 Col No. 19-2:15 " 500 Three-year-old Trotters. TROTTINQ AND PACING CONDITIONS. All trottiag and pacing to be in harness and to be governed by ttie rulM of the American Trottiog Association, nnless otherwise specified. Beats best three in five, except Nos. 29, 30, 31, 32. 33, 34. 35. 36 and 38, whic*! will be best two in three. A horse distancing the tietd or any part thereof, will receive first money only. Five percent- to accompany entry andfivt-percent. a ditional from all money winners Two hor^-es may he enterel from the same stable in the same class and held for bat one entry; horse to he named the day before the race. Money divided 50. 20, 15 and 10 per cent. Heals in each day's races may be alternated. Right reserved to cbaage order of program. Races will be called at 2 o'clock sharp. The management reserves the right to start earlier. No horse will be held lor an entry that does not have two or mo e days between starts. Entries to all troiiiot; aid pacing parses clo^e on May 15th. 1S3'3. Application for s'Abliogshoald be made to the Secretary, stating the nnmbar of horses to arrive. No stabling will be gaaranteed escepi f tr horses that are entered. In case of bad weather or o:her anavoidable caases, the Association reserves the right to declare all races off that have not been started by 4 o'cltick p. ii on the last day of meeting. Entry blanks mailed on application. The road wagon races are prize eveats and will be governed by the rnles of the Gentlemen's Riding and Driving Clnb of Denver. There will be three rnoning races each day : American Tarf Congress rules to govern. We are members of tbe American Trotting Association. We have a first-class mile track for harness horses and a seven-eighths track for rnnaerj, kept in perfect condition. LIST OF OFFICERS- B H DUBOIS, President. EDVVIX GAYLOBD, Vice-President. CHAS . KOBERTS, Sec'y-Treasurer. JOHN For further information address, TTILLIAirs, -Asat. Secretary. CHAS. N. ROBERTS, Sec'y. 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SMITH Gnn at the Alert G on Club Shoot, Birds Point, April 2. 18S9. L. G. SMITH Guns are Manufactured and Guaranteed by THE HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON N Y. PHIL. B. BEEEABT, Pacific Coast KepreseutaQve - - San Francisco, Cal VoL XXXIV Ko. ]T. No. 223i (iEARY STftEET. SA¥ FRANCISCO, SATITEDAY, APRIL 29. 1899. SPURTS, SKIPS AND SKIVES. [By THE Geees 'Cn.] Dr. rUlle, paator of the First M. E. Church of Oak- land, ia the leader of an organization of miniaters which have protested against the donation to Fabiola Hospital, one of the great charity institutions of the State, of the California Jockey Club's gate receipts to-day. The Doctor holds that no Christian institution should receive donations from such a source. When in your church, next Sabhath moru The people congregate To hear you 3ound the warniug horn— " Repent e' re it's too late!" And faingers enrol "Give, oh Give," While Deacons pass tbe plate, ' It seems to me, good Doctor D. You there should rise and say: (Providing you are honest in Your war on Derby Day), " Kind friends, upon this plate I want No sinner's coin to-day." "I am a holy man of God, It is not meet that I Should eat an humble crust of bread, Nor e'en a piece of pie That's bought with money given by one Who ever told a lie. And he who swears or ever cheats In business or in trade, Who breaks tbe Sabbath , steals, or wants That which bis neighbor's made. Will keep his coin. I neiite: want Its substance or its shade." If you do this, dear Doctor D., The jewel you may wear That's called "Consistency ;" but oh I really ^^^'^ you'll swear When you behold those plates come back So empty and so bare. On Judgment Day there'll be a stake Called "Good Samaritan," 'Twill be for those who on this earth Have helped their fellow man. And Dr. Dille. if you start You'll be an "also ran." About a hundred good California horses, not ordinary caballos hut good ones, are on the way, or will be in a few days, to Cleveland, where they will be sold at auc- tion by tbe Fa&ig-Tipton Company. Palo Alto Stock Farm sends thirty-two head, and no finer lot ever left that great farm. I believe good prices will be received for tbe whole consignment, and if the future of these horses is followed up their names will be found among the winners of purses, stakes and prizes, on the track and in the show ring. There was something doing over at Pleasanton last Saturday. Quite a number of admirers o£ the light harness horse went up on the train to see the horses wor^^ed out and Tom Keating gave them a little exhibi- tion that opened their eyes. He drove Searchlight a a mile in 2 ;07}^ , while McHenry drove Anaconda along- side him and only finished a length or so behind. This April performance was telegraphed East and the horse- men over there are wondering whether there is any truth in the report or not. They need not worry over it, nor doubt it. Our California climate is the thing that enables the horses to do tbe trick. There have not been a half dozen daya aince Keating returned from the East that he could not with comfort sit in a sulky in his shirt sleeves and drive his horses over the Pleasanton track. I'll tell you eastern people right now that you must come to California to train if you want to reach the two minute mark with your trotters. "We don't claim to raise any better horses than some other states, but we can raise them cheaper and get them to their speed quicker than can be done in any otiier State in the Union. If Star Pointer were trained at Pleasanton he could pace a mile in two minutes in April. Nutwood Wilkes, 2:16i^, is getting a large patronage this year, mares having been sent to him from all parts of the Pacific Coast. This great son of Guy Wilkes is surely destined to be one oE the very greatest sires of America. When last year two of his three-year-old sons trotted to race records of 2:12 and 2 :12i^ respect- ively the attention of the horsemen of the country was attracted to him, and the more they studied his blood lines, his own performances, those of bis get, his oppor- tunities and his grand individuality, the more they wondered why tliey had not patronized him more in the past. It is said there is not a non or daughter of his in training but can enter the 2:20 list. Leadlnff Broodmare Sires. Following is a list of horses, whose daughters have produced 50 or more that have taken records in the standard ranks: Year Xo 2:3fJ 2:55 Foaled Name Daughters Trotters Pacers Tot 18^2— Mambrino Patchen „97 127 12 139 l!-5l-Blue Bull (Wilson's) _94 75 63 138 18>6-Geo, Wilkes 2:22 88 98 34 132 1R70— Nutwood, 2 :l!^4 _84 107 22 129 1861— Almont ^ „ _74 95 22 117 1^19— Hamiletonian 84 )C9 8 117 1 863— Strata more 65 70 26 96 1S54 -Belmnnt 57 77 11 8^ 18 8— Daniel Ls.mbert 51 71 13 81 I8-4— R. d Witkes 54 57 23 SO U&S— Electioaeer.... „ _ 58 68 8 76 1861— Harold ;. _. 48 67 7 74 U6 —Dictator '_5l 61 13 74 l>-63- Happy Medium 53 53 19 ~Z i&.ii_Vo]aale r „ 50 60 10 70 1^73-Ken;urky Frince_ _ 63 62 6 63 IS6.1— Messenger Duroc 47 62 ' 4 66 1^64— Jay Gould. 2:1J- „ „. 34 59 4 6< l'-6tf—MambriDo, 2:1214 28 30 26 t6 iSfiS— Gen. BeDtnn ™ 34 48 7 55 1875— Onward, 2.-25J4 43 33 22 55 ^ When the old timers get to bring up reminiscences of long ago, many interesting stories are narrated J. M Brown of the Grand Hotel. Tucson, Arizona is an old resident oE Pueblo, Col., and while at the latter city on a recent visit told of that famous old rt.ce in 1869, which attracted the whole of that section. It was a fifty-mile trotting event, and probably the only one of its kind ever held in the State. The course was over five miles of country road, the judges riding on horseback. Mr. Brown was the driver of Prince, a horse belonging to his partner, George Hall, while "W. K. Carlisle, now of Avondale drove a horse belonging to .Scott Kelly Tbe race proved exciting from start to finish, and Prince did the trick in 4 hours 14 minutes, wini ing the race. Work is progressing nicely on the new steel grand- stand for the Empire Ctiy Trotting Park, and in many respects the stand will be decidedly novel. The original design emanated from the brains of Charles W. Leavitt, Jr., the civil engineer, and was approved by architects. One point is a double row of boxes, high up above the general level of seats, but not in such a position as to obstruct the view from below. This insures more pri- vacy, and the occupants will be further removed from ihe smoke and noise. "WILL HOLD MEETINGS THIS YEAR, Some of the Districts That 'Will Help Make Up a Circuit. There will be at least a three months' circuit in Cali- fornia this year. Enough of the districts have already signified their intention of giving meetings to insure this. It only remains for the representatives at the convention next Thursday to select dates and then an- nounce their programs. The first district, composed of Alameda and San Francisco counties will hold a meeting at Oakland, probably the first week i:; July. Solano conntv will give a fair and race meeting at Vallejo, and the prospects are that it will be the best one ever held in that city. Secretary Freeman of the Glenn county association, says they will hold a meeting at Willows and give fair purses. Tehama county will be in line with a meeting at Red Bluff President Cone and Secretary Hook are already at work on a program. Butte county will be on the circuit with a fair and race meeting at Chico. They have a driving club of eighty members there that are all working for it. The State Fair at Sacramento will hold for two weeks. Its purses will soon be announced and will be liberal in every way. Stockton has decided to give a meeting. The clnb which gave such a successful meeting there a few years ago will probably have charge of it. It will be first- class in every respect. Grass Valley or rather Glenbrook Park Association wishes to get in the main circuit this year and by offer- ing liberiil purses hopes to get all the prominent horses to enter there. They should be t«ken into the fold Dy the other associations and given a date The Trotting Horse Breeders Association will give a meeting where $1,000 pui-ses will be the rule. Entries to this will close next Monday. Don't forget it. The San Jose people are getting ready to annoance their meeting very soon. It will be fully up to San Jose's best standard. Salinas has always given first class meetings and will continue the custom this year. This association is one of the few that has money in its treasury and is on "Easy' street. It will give good purses this year and will probablv get a very large list of entries The Fresno folk are anxious for a meeting this year and having fixed up their grounds in good shape, say they will tive one. It will be on the way of those going south and should be well patronized Los Angeles will give $25,000 in purses and stakes. They will also have a meeting at Los Angeles and this year they propose to beat anything they ever before at- tempted. Santa Ana will be in the list of distrifts that will hold a fair and hang up purses for races. Hueneme has also decided to give a meeting. It will be seen that there will be some good racing provided for in California tliis year and when the pro- grams are out we expect to see all of tlifim get a liberal lot of entries The Napa. Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Woodland and sev- eral other associations have not yet eaia they would be on the list this season but they probably will want a date and can be accomodated. There need he no fears on the part of horsemen that there will be a short cir- cuit. The convention next Thursday will make a cir- cuit certain, and the Breeder and St'0nT8.M.\N will be able to so announce next Saturday. 278 ©l;^ ^re^b^ mti6f ^0vt^tnmu [Apbh. 29, 1899 Did Not Buy Stamboul, San Fbancisco, April 24, 1899. "Rditob Breeuer and Spoetsman: — I noticed by one of our leading daily journala this morniag that [ purchased for the late W. S. Hobirt the handaonae and fast stallion Stam- boul. I wish to once more deny having anything to do with the purchase af that great horse. When the late Mr. Hobart asked me my opinion of Slamboul, I said : "Mr. Hobart, I like him, and he is the only entire horse by Sultan I do like. On account of his style, soundness and speed, and his dam being such a well bred, good individual, with uniform speed producing qualitieg I believe he will be a foremost horse and very useful to the breeders of the country, and if you can stand the price asked by L. J, Rose, I will say to you, take a chance at him." That was my opinion in those days and is the same to this day, and was alt I bad to do with the purchase of Stamboul. Now I do not wish any unearned notoriety, or to deprive any person, dead or alive, of credit for their great doings. I also do not wish to through any boquets at myself, but I will throw a thistle. It is a fact well kaown to many of our late and alive breedeis and horsemen, and can be verified by looking over the 2:15 and 2:10 lists, that there are animals that would not have appeared in those lists but for the toil of your humble servant. You can see plainly that I am my own attorney in my defense against the prejadicsd who could see bat will not. The foUowing is the list of animals that 1 did purchase for tbe late enterprising breeder, W. S. Hobart ; Nancy Lee, Bye Bye, Nola, Biscara, Silverone, Alta Belle, Four Corners, Carlotta Wilkes, Wintona; and Mattie Nutwood. All but two of these mares have pro- duced. I noticed also that I am to take up my home in the East, wherever night overtakes me, to all of which I will say this is my sad intent. The field is small here and there is plenty of talent that I notics is not kept busy. If, is such circum- stances that force me to take up my bed and tramp. I well know that I have enemies (Occident among them) and I know them well. I am also ver7 proud of them, and would like to go on trial with them before a jury impanelled in their own town and county. I think the jury and the audience would retire saying: ''We do not blame that man for cutting a notch in his stick for each one of them. Every case has a right and a wrong side. I would take my chances at a fair trial that there are others eligible to enter the kick- ing class. I will say to each and every one of my envious BO-called friends that I am in no way under obligations to any one of you, and will see that your notches are kept in my stick. My bank account is not large and if it is not en- larged in the East I will have tbe privilege that all law abiding free men have to return to my favorite Stale of California. To my friends in California I will say that I leave here on May 2d for the East for the purpose of trying to benefit the condition of my family — not so much for myself. I will quickly judge whether my condition will be bettered for the future. Therefore, I may stay tbe balance of my days there, or may return here in ten days. Whatever it may be, dear friends, I am grateful to you for all your politeness and kind- ness to me. You will, I trust, forgive this abrupt and plainly spoken letter to my foes, I have been in your beautiful State twenty-3ix years, but I cannot forbear writing of the difference of affections among mankind, I appreciate the many acts of kindness shown me during my residence here. With sincere respect, I am. Yours very respectfully, Samuel Gamble. ^ Harness Baolog in Great Britain. Sixty-one meetings for harness horses were held in 1898 under the control of the Trotting Union of Great Britain and Ireland and at them 300 borsee started in races. The sum paid out in purses aggregated £5,180, as against £5 780 in 1897, a decrease of £600, or about $3,000, The English trotting record of 2:24|, held by Eowley sioce 1893, was lowered to 2:ilJuoe 27th, at Blackpool, by the American bred Lady R., a gray mare (8) by John A. Rawlins, dam Nellie, pedigree untraced.. Phyllis Wilkes reduced the eix- mile record of England to 17:01, August 8, replacing the 17:46 4-5 made by Lady Combermere in 1894, and at the sime time reduced tbe record for seven, eight, nine and ten miles, respectively. No pacing records were lowered during tbe year, nor was any change made in the records held by British bred horsee. They still stand at 2:40 by a stallion, 2:40 by a mare and 2:33 by a gelding. W. Yapp leads the winning drivers with a record of 17 firsts, 11 seconds and 8 thirds. J. Andriw is next with 11 firsts, 12 seconds and 7 ihirds. The above figures are taken from the Trotting and Racing Calendar, compiled for the Trotting Union by Mr. Ernest Cathcart, secretary, whose work we have heretofore had occasion to commend. The volume jaat received bears evidence cf the painstabing methods of the compiler. Our only regret is ihal he and hiscoworkers have so little fertile ground to cultivate. Tbe energy they have 'expended would IP almost any other country be rewarded tenfold more than (heirs has been. We wish them better fortune in the future, e ad feel sure that lovers of harness racing everywhere will ommend them for their enterprise and enthusiasm. — The -Jorse Review. At Elatawtth's Former Home. A correspondent who recently visited the Oakwood Park Stock Farm, at Danville, Contra Costa coanly, sends the Breeder and Sportsman the following account of the trip: *'The Oakwood Park Stock Farm is beautifully situated along the sides and at the base of Mount Diablo. On the day of my visit the weather was all that could be desired. The late raina having transformed the sere and yellow mountains and valleys into an emerald setting where the bright sun painted in varying shades the sides of the can- yons, and brought out the vari-colors of the fields of wild- ffowers which spread like a carpet, a picture of beauty never to be forgotten. The drive from Danville was over a fine level road bordered with natural grasses and clover. Near the entrance to the farms the fences enclosed fields of alfalfa planted since my last visit a year ago and I learned that the proprietor, Mr. John J. Boyd, who spends his summers here, has taken a great interest in the improvement of the place and the introduction of the latest and best grasses for pastur- age. His success in that respect equals his experiments in horticulture. Systems of irrigation have been introduced and hie long experience as a mining engineer in California' Nevada, Arizona and Idaho emingntly fitted him for tbe building of tdese dams, fl'^od gates, flaming, etc. With plenty of water and the means of conveying it by pipes and ditches to all pans of the valley, all fears of drouth in the future 00 this farm have been dispelled. The road to the stately white residence, almost hid from view by beautiful flowers and vines, is sheltered from the sunlight by the heavy foliage of two rows of gigantic oak trees which, for uniformity of size and locition, are unsur- passed on any farm in Califoroia. Beyond this roadway orchards and gardens extend from one side of the valley to the other. ■ Looking from the lawn in front of the honse one can see the rounded hills and heavily timbered ravines which step by step form tbe sides of Mf. Diablo. Here and there are "clearings" in whioh may be discerned herds of short horn Durham and thoroughbred Ddvon cattle and groups of Cleveland Bay horses feeding on the alfilleria and wild oats which flourish on the rich soil of this section. The cattle from this farm are of tbe best and most fashion- able strains; every individual in the herds being registered. Buyers from Honolulu, H. I., China, Japan and Mexico, as well as from all the states west of the Rocky Mountains, re- plenish their slock from this place. As no money is spared in procuring the very choicest prize winners every year to keep the cattle up to the standard, it can be seen that success has crowned Mr. Boyd's efforts and made this farm famous wherever choice cattle are bred. The Cleveland Bay horses have beet bred to trotting bred and thoroughbred race mares and the youngsters gamboling over these hills are magnificent specimens of the equine race, flt for carriage use or for road driving, Mr. Fred Booth, the genial and capable superintendent, accompanied me to the paddccks where Steinway and Chas. Derby were. The former was feeding in a three- acre field and he does not look much older than be did five years ago. His back, of course, is a little swayed, but otherwise be seemed as perfect In form and more active than one would expect in a horse that has passed his twentieth birthday. His roll of honor is increas- ing every year, and while not of the pacing breed as the "Hals of Tennessee," he has contributed his share toward in- creasing the ranks of America'^ extremely fast sidewheelere> His son, Klatawah, as a three year-old carrying the honors of the world in 1898 by winning his race and lowering all records to 2:05J. W. Wood, 2:07; Agitato, 2:09 (another record holder); Cricket, 2:10 (another); Sylvanway, 2:10}. Algregor, 2:11; Free Coinage, 2:lli; Elf, 2:12^; Our Jact| 2:13^; W. W. Foole, 2:15i; Mia Louise, 2:15}, and nineteen others are accredited to him. His sone, Chas. Derby, 2:20; Strathway, 2:19, Oscar Steinway, Saraway and Cassiday are keeping up the good work, while all his daughters are pro- ducers of speed. Is it any wonder be is reserved as a private stallion? For extreme epeed, gameness, good dispositions and soundness his progeny stand high in the estimation of horsemen. His eleven-year-old eon, Chas. Derby, who earned his record of 2:20 in the sixth heat of a hard-fooght race, is a model of symmetry, color and size. He never looked better^ and the way he is breeding on must be encouraging to bis owner. He is a full brother to Klatawah (3), 2:05J; H. R. Covey, 2:25; Sunlight, 2:25, and Steiner, 2:29^, and his dam Katy G., is one of the finest looking daughters of the im- mortal Electioneer. He traces to the very choicest line of thoroughbreds in the book, his grandam being (he noted Fanny Wickham, that won trotting races at all distances, and was purchased by Frank Malone after winning a fast twenty-mile race. It is not surprising that he transmits bis game qnalilies to his progeny. His '*list" contains the names of Much Better, 2:07i; Derby Princess. 2:08^; Diablo. 2:09J (sire of three in the list); Cibolo, 2:13i; Flare Up, ?:14; Ed. Lafferty; 2:16i; Dolly Marshutz, 2:19}; Walter D., 2:23}; Owyhee, 2:23i. and Jay Eff Bee, 2:26J, the once champion yearling, Owyhee, 2:i!3J, a son of Chas. Derby, was at Pleasanton when I arrived, but, as I remember him, I believe be wilt be as fast a horse and as good a sire as ever was bred on this farm. He has two crosses of Mamhrino Patchen in bis veins. His dam Ida Wood (dam of Babe Marion, 2:17^) being by Simmons, 2:28, and his grandam being Ida W., by Mamhrino Patchen. That's blood that stays. n is Mr. Boyd's intention to enter his hoises liberally en the California circuit, though he will only have two and three-year-olds to name, for his older horses have all been sold or placed in the breeding: ranks. Ben Chaboya is busy preparing the "string." As the track is rapidly becoming better he will soon be giving the youngsters more work.^ They are looking well. Not a lame one in the lot; all Of them taking kindly to their first lessons, and under his care- ful guidance I believe that a number of record holders will - be found among them. The following were led out for my inspection, but no remarks were made as to their speed, as that is unknown: Princess Derby (3), sister to Derby Princees, 2:08 J, by Chas Derby, 2:20 — Princess, by Administrator. Rubato (2), by Steinway — Tone, by Ferguson. Midday (^3), by Chas. Derby — Heyday, by Copperhead. Northern Belle (2), by Chas. Derbv — Venus, by Woodnut. Lady Derby (2), by Chas. Derby — Ida Wood, by Simmons. Litka (2), by Chas. Derby — Susie Mamhrino, by Mamhrino Boy. Nazoma (2), by McKinney— Amazon, by Chas. Derby. Tamalpais (2), by McKinney — Steinola, by Steinway, Belle Lavin (3), by Chas. Derby — Clementine, by Yosemite. Thasia (1), by Al Benton — Bay Rum, by Steinway. Derbydon (2), by Chas. Derby — Eden, by Gen. Benton; second dam Emma Robson, by Woodburn. laveresta (2), by Steinway — Maggie McGregor, by Robt. McGregor. Derby May (2), by Cha?. Derby — May, by Anteeo. Douranee (2), by Steinway — Rill, by Prompter. King Capet (2), by Chas Derby — Essie Farley, by Moun- tain Boy. Bellheather (2), by Steinway— Idol Belle, by Idle Wilkes. There are trotters and picers in the above list which show extreme speed, and as Mr. Boyd intends to give as many low records as posEible to his horses, and to have as many as he pcssibly can on the circuit, it is of paramount importance that the associations should be alive and anxious to hold their meetings this year in order that he, as well as all other breeders, whom we wish to have represented on our circoit, may not become "cold" and turn their horses out. He has plenty of pasture and will have a great deal more than his horses will eat (his year, so my advice to all secretaries is that they should beein to advertise at once. Mr. Boyd sent a number of his mares away last year to be bred to other stallions than those on the farm, and tbe foals this season are by such sires as Directum, James Madison and McKinney. The one Directum I saw, was out of Steinola (dam of Lena Holly, 2:17}, and Leta May, 2:23i), by Steinway; second dam Phaceola, by Silvertbreads (sire of the dam of Oakland Baron, 2:09j); third dam Minnehaha (dam of Beautiful Bells, 2:29^, etc.), by Bald Chief. lis a little black youngster, that, if it lives, will be as good as any Directum ever foaled. Bertha (dam of Diablo, 2:09}), has a yearling colt and a weanling filly here that I consider better formed than any she has ever had. She was bred to Owyhee this spring. The broodmares and their foals are in the pink of condi- tion, while the yearlings are as bleek and smooth as if John Williams, tbe young man in charge, curried and brushed them every day. The reputation of the horses from this farm stands high among all students of form and lovers of fdst harness horses, and to-day its prospects for having a brighter future were never better. With over 130 standard trotting bred broodmareB, 115 colts and fillies and about ninety Cleveland Bays and thor- oughbreds, over 4,000 ecres of rich pastures, a race track, large paddocks, and a corps of tfficlent employees to attend to this immense stock farm, anyone in need of horses of every description can be suited. The greatest care is taken in the training of horses hence purchasers need have no fears when riding behind any that have been handled at this place. There are many young mares in the breeding pad- docks which would be invaluable on the road, and Mr. Boyd contemplates fitting them for roadsters Shou'd he do so, he will find many ready buyers in California. He has a number of young stallions for sale which are "bred in the purple" and for which comparatively low prices are asked, Arnaree. Solano District Fair. Valleio Times: Messrs. John Wilson, John Brownlie, Thos. Smith and tbe gentlemen who recently organized and incorporated the Solano County Agricultural Association, will hold a fair in Vallejo this year as well as next if the necessary finances can be obtained. The last Legislature appropriated $1,800 for this district for this year and next. This money can be used in one year or hall of it may he spent this |year. The Association will look to local business men for some assistance and may ask the Supervisors for an appropriation. If possible fairs will be held this season and next. The report that Nancy Hanks' foal by imported Meddler is a filly has been verified. This is good news and as Mr, Forbes bred Nancy to the thoroughbred horse for the pur- pose of getting a filly to breed to Arion, it is to be hoped that this little miss will live to enable him to carry oat his intention.. -^ Afbii, 29, 1899] eCJj« ^v^ebev ttrtO ^pwctsxnttxu 279 Who Is It, 2:12, Goes Bast. The champioa three-year-old of 1898 will be sold at the Blae RibboD Sale at Clevelaod next month to the highest bidder. He was purchased fiona Mr, A. G. Gurnelt, his owner and breeder, last Monday by Samuel Gamble, who hoQght him especially to consign to this great sale, and that experienced horseman says he is the best gray trotting horse ever bred in America. Mr. Gamble looked him carefully over, drove him and saw him driven, and believes the sod of Nutwood Wilkes and Lassie Jean is a priza that the Eastern buyers will want. "Who Is It was started three times last year, once at the Breeder's meeting at Oakland and twice at Santa Kosa. His first start was in a race for three year- olds at Oakland, where he met Sybil S., California and Maud Murray. He won easily getting a mark of 2:24i. His next start was on Saturday, the first day ot the Santa Eosa meeting, where he won the 2:18 trot in straight heats, defeating such good horses as May B. 2:16, Myrtle Thome, 2:18, Oar Jack 2;13i and Daymoot 2:17. He trotted this race like a campaigner, making the first heat in 2:16^, very easily and the second in 2:12,which was the fastest mile made by a tbree-year-old trotler last year. On the following Tuesday he was again asked to meet a lot of older horses, such as IJed Thorne 2:18, Sable Francis 2:17i, Mamie Riley 2:16, Lynall 2:23, Phoebe Childers 2:16}. and others. He was evidently not at his best condition bef jre this race, but was BO fast that he woo seemingly without tfiort in 2:14 and 2:18J. At no time in any of his races was he unable to trot away from his field whenever his driver called on him, and it was the confident belief of the horsemen who saw him get his mark of 2:12, that 2:10 would not have been difficult for him that day. Probably no grander bred colt ever saw the light of day in California than this gray gelding. He is by the great Nutwood Wilkes, 2:16^, destined to be one of the greatest sires America has produced. His dam is Lassie Jean, by Brigadier 2:21|-, a great broodmare who is also the dam of Dolly Marchutz 2:191, that made her record last year as a fonr-year-old and is expected to trot in 2:12 this year. The next dam of Who Is h is that good old thoroughbred race mare Lexington Belle, that wjo many a race here in California. Lexington Belle was by the immortal Lexington and her dam was famous oldj Eagless, by imported Glencoe, who was not only a great race mare, but also one of the greatest of broodmares. Eigleas i3 the third dam of the great thoroughbred race horde Morello. She is the fifth dam of Tuna 2:12}, the fifth dam of I Direct 2:13, Sable Francis 2:17}, Guycesca 2:26 and Earl Medium a producing sire- Eigless prodacad the broidmareg Luna, Mary Clark, Lizzie Lucas, Eaglet and Lexington Belle, all producers of winners. With a thoroughbred cross of this high class so close up in his pedigree it is no wonder that Who Is It in all his races showed that he was possessed of all the game- neas which united with speed and a good heal makes the race horse. The buyer who gets him at the Cleveland sale will get a horse that is not only faster than his record, but able to prove it to the public in actual races. Ans'wera to Correspondents. Selling Races— A, bete that the winner of a selling race may be taken at his selling price. B. bets he can't. Who wine?— I. K , Hamilton, Montana. Answer — Your question is not explicit enough. The rale of the California Jockey Club, which is almost Identical with that of the American Torf Congress, is as follows: Any horse running for any race ''to be sold" shall be liable, if the winner, to be claimed for the selling price, and if it is a condition of the race that the winner is to be sold by auction, the Eale shall take place immediately after the race, and one-half of any surplus over the selling price shall go to 'the second horse, and the remainder to the association. If sold, the horse shall not leave the place of sale until author- ized by the Secretary to do so; and if the horse be not paid for, or the Secretary be not satisfied with the security, he may order the horse to be put up a second time, but not on- til fifteen minutes have elapsed, and the purchaser at the first sale shall be responsible for any deficiency arising from the second sale. If you have ever seen a selling race you have probably noticed that the winner is put up at auction immediately after the decision is given, and started at the owner's bid, which was the amount he was entered to be sold for. If there are no other bids the auctioneer says, ''Sold to the owner." I there is a bigher bid the owner must protect his horse if he wants to retain him, as there is no limit to the price to which he may be run up. Time as a Bab. — Plea e inform me through the columns of yoor paper, how much time must be taken in any race which would give a harness horse a bar? — J. D. Kalar, Salinas, Cal. The above quesiion is one that is difiicult to answer. A newspaper's opinion on the meaning of any rule is not final. It will not be difficult, however, to decide whether or not there is a bar against a borae if the parlies desiring the in- formation will state the exact circumBtances of their case. It might be asked, "Can a man be hanged for killing an- other ? " and the answer woold be "He can if the circom- stancea are tuch as the law says may be punished by hanging," Horse Tralnlngf in England. The Withers mile is in splendid condition, and promises to be faster this year than it ever has been. Horses in England are never trained on race tracks r.s they are in this country, but on bretzy downs, wide moors, and secluded commonp, far from the larger town?. Though more expensive, as it necessitates the keeping in or 'er of in- numerable exercise gallops, this system is undoubtedly better and heaUbier for horses than our own. The nearest approach to our system is at Newmarket, the turf metropolis, but, though fully one-half the race horses in England are quartered in and about 'that town, they are divided among fifty-one trainerp, each of whom has an en- tirely separate establishment, while the heath, on which are the exercise gallops, owned bv the J ckey Club, is over two square miles in extent. Outside of Newmarket there are no less than forty-four different places where traioiag is carried on. These are situated in fifteen diffarent couatie?, and the total number of stables located at them is 110. In the south Sussex has eight training grounds, tvt which twenty-two stables in all are located. Surrey has only Epsom, but no less than fourteen trainers exercise their strings over these suburban downs. Hamp- shire has five grounds, accommodating seven stablee. Co the seven grounds ij Wilts eleven 'tringg take their daily work. Berks has six training quarters, at which stventeea stables are located, and Dorset two with two stables at each. In the midlands Gloucestershir?, Oxfordshire, Rutland, Staffordshire, Herts and Shropshire ^have one ground each, with eleven stables in all using tbem. In the north there are only seven training grounds, six of which, boasting o'' twenty-three stables are in Yorkshire, and one, wlib one stable in Cumberland. There are only two stables trained in Scotland, both of which are situated at Ayr. These 151 different stables shelter some 3,000 horses, ex- clusive of yearlings. Man? of the establishment?, especially at Newmarket, are very large, and almost palatial in their fittings and surroundicg*'. Some of them are private prop- erty, reserved fjr the horses of their owner and bis intimate friends, but most of tbem are occupied by public trainers, some of whom train as many as 100 horses for a score or more different owners, their charges varying from $10 to $12.50 a week. The Prince of Wales himself does not employ a private trainer, his horses being under the charge of Dick Marsh of Egerton bouse, Newmarket, who trains for half a dozen other owners as well. The exercise grounds are invariably turf, carefully rolled and leveled. On Newmarket heath they are mostly flat, but all through the southern counties, where they are situated on rolling downs, the gallops are always more or less up and down hill. All the larger establishments are provided with gallops built of spent tanbark for use when the ground is hard, many of which are entirely under cover. The smaller stables have to be content with straw bed^ on which to exer- cise when the ground is fr ozeo, which, in the south at least, is seldom the case, fro^t never interfering with training operations Tor more than a week or two during the winter At one time the Yorkshire stables mare than held their southern campatitore ia regard to the ^number of winners of great races they sent forth, but this has not been the case of late years, most of the richer prizas having fiUen to horses trained at Newmarket south of the Thames. California Jockey Olub SummarieB. Jockey Talent Scarce. Jockeys are going to be scarce this year — that is, boys who are entitled to the name, not apprentices and stable boys. O'Connor and Odom, who are probably in the first class of lightweights, will be kept busy if they fill all their engage- ments already made. Clawson will ride for Whitney & Paget and will probably not have time for many outside mounts. "Skeets" Martin will ride for Gideon & Daly and should he get mounts of average class will demonstrate the fact that he is not retrograding as a knight of the pigskin, Maher will ride for W. H. Clark, This boy is said to be a real artist and a nice, gentlemanly fellow, who lacks one element, that of brute courage, which is so requisite in races where fields are large and a little rough riding is necessary. Taral, who is called the last of the old school of jockeys* will ride whenever he can make the weight, and is in de- mand. Simms and Hamilton are back numbers. They will do some riding, bat their services ure not much sought after. Among the California jockeys that will go East Joe Piggott ought to do well if he will drop his everlasticg "joshing" and not talk so much. This will not go in New York. Ballman has the making of a high class j jckey, but he will also find that high living and plaviog the races will not help him get mounts on the New York tracks if he con- cludes to go there. Oar California boys will all find that there is not only a higher class to racing at the nation's metropolis than there is out here in the wild and woolly west, but that many of the things that are overlooked here will not be tolerated there. There is no occupation that offers greater pecuniary reward to a youih than the riding of race horses, but to earn the highest salary and tbe respec of owners, boys must possess intelligence, urh),15 to 1, « OD : Harry Thoburn, 96 (Bassloger), 8 lo 1, second ; Dr. Sbeppard, 124 ( Piggott) , 7 to 20 ; third; ileikarth, Grady, Klngmast-r, Polish, Boyal Faa. Time. l:14^. Six iarlongs, SeUioe, Three-year-olds and upward— Horton, no (Bufz) 6 too, won; sly, U9 (Snider;, 10 to 1, second; Amaaa, 112 (Piggott), 8 to 5, third; Ana Page, Sir Urian Nebala, Beoroe, Polka, i Ime, 1:15. FBIDAY, APRIL 21. Five furlongs. Selling. Four-y far-olds and upward- Mccorito, 101 (Mc- Nlchols).2 to 1, won; Jim Erownell, 106 (Ruiz). 5 to 1, second; Jim Boze- man, i07 (Macklln). 9 to 2, third, Roadwarmer, Sania Lacia. Petrarch, Graclas, Sierra Blanco, McPryor, Spry Lark, Smyle, Little T. G. Time, 1:02. Six furlongs. Selling, Foar-year-olds and upward— Bessie Lee, 107 fMacklln), 6 to 1, woo; Jerliderio. 107 (J. R Iffi, ? to 2, second; Colonial Dame. 101 (Jones), 5 to 1, third; Rooleite Wheel, The Plunger, The Last, Schnitz. v yaro, Bueno. ^llhau, Joe <.otioQ- lime, l:153i. Four furlongs. Two-year-olds- Flamora, 110 CMacklln),6 to l.won; Gu3to, 113 (Jones), 13 to 10, second; Ned Dennis, 103 (J. RelfFj, 11 to lu third ; Rose ot Hue, Champion Rose, The Scot, Orpimeot. Time, 0:48%i, One and a sixteenth miles. Selling. Three-year-olds and upward— Kos- Inante, 1C5 fJenki.s), 3 to 5, won; Crussmollna, 95 ( Weber), 30 to 1, sec- ond ; ouiider, 103 (McNlchols), 9 to 1, third; upponent, Morioga, Ein- stein, Hohenzollern. Time, 1 :48, One mile. Selling, Mares, Foar-year-oids and upward- Qlen Anne, 109 (Qfoverj, 13 to 1. won; Lost Girl, 112 (Jon's), 3 to 1. won; Recreation, 103 (BoUman), even, tblrd; Alicia, Dotore, Bonlto. Bonnie lone, Rosemaid. Time, 1:12. Six furlongs. Selling, Four-year- olds and upward— Bliss Bock^r, 109 (Weber), 10 lo l,won; Fleming, 106 (Narvaez). 1.5 to 1, second; Sevoy, 113 (Hahn), 9io 2. third; Henry C, Alvero, Thyne, Naraoja, Crawford, Malnbar, Pongo.TJniveralty. ime, Tl:15. SATURDAY. APRIL 22. Four furlongs, Two-year-olda— Bamboulla, 106 (J. Heiff),6to l.won; May uerirude, 103 (W. Narvaez), 15 i.i 1, second; Flush ot Gold, 108 (E. Jones), 8 to 5, tLird; Tanobe, L. B. McWhirter, Artemis. Lojla, J alette, Surfeit, Honor Bright, Candlelight U., Castlso, Nettie Clark. Time, 0:i8U. Futurity course, SeUlog, Fonr-year-olda and upward— Prompto, 111 CE. Jones), 5 lo I, won; HelKh Ho, 106 CJ. BelfEj, 13 to 5, second; Sly, 109 (Snider), 4 lo 1, ihlrd; Horatio, Robert Bonner, .a.masa, Flora Hawk, Flacon. Time, l:li,'^. One mile and an eighth- Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Daisy F., 101 (Jenkins), 2 to 5, won; Grsdy. 110 (E. J.inea). 7 lo 1, second; Jenoie Beid, 9S (.Louiilier), 5 to 1, third; Roadranner, Faversham, Mc- Farlane. Time, 1;56J^. One mile and a half— Three-year-olds, Flood Handicap — Merops, 112 i;Pigeott),6 too. won; Ulm, 96 (McNicholas). 16 to 5,second; OUnlhos, 116 (N. Shields), 7 to 1, third; Gauntlet. Oraibee, Rainier. Time, 2:36 >i. One and a sixteen th— Selling. Four-year-olds and upward— Eddie Jones' 109 (Piggott). 9 to 5, won; Castase. 102 {J. Reifl). 12 to 1, second; Pot^nte' 112 (Jenkins), 13 to 5, third; New Moon, Cromwell' Alvln E. Time l:47M. Six furlongs. Free handicap. Three-year- ol da and upward— A Ilyar, 100 (J. ReifE), 12 to 5, won; La Goleta, 107 (BuUn an), 3 to 2, second; Roaor- monde, lOl (Jeuklns), 11 to 2, third; AJumluum, Tony Llcalzl, Jinks. Time, I:13>i. MONDAT, APRIL 24. Fu'iirity course, Selling, Four-year-olds and npward- Harry Thohurn' 104 (BassinEer). 14 to 5, won; Amasa, 10 1 f J, ReiS). 7 to 2, second; Sly 109 (Ruiz). 9 to 2, third; Jim Brownell, vvhitcomb. Judge 5lonfler,Novla> I Don't Knuw, Sleepy Jane. Time, 1:13;^. One mile and an eighth. Four-year-olds and upward— Roslnaote. 103 (Jenkins-, 15 to 5, won; Mary Bleck, 101 (J. Relffj, 3 to 4. second; Glen Anne, 101 (McNichoIaa), 8 to 1, third: Mlatral il. lime, Ub'H- Five furlongs. Two- year-olds, the Candelarla Handicap— Golden Rule, 127 (Pigsntn. 3 to 5, won; Bathos, 110 (E Snne3j,5 t-i 2, second; Racflto, 85 (J. Reiff), 30 to 1, iLlrd. Sir Hampton, L. B McWhirter, Lorello. Time, 1:05. One mile, Thr*e year-olds and upward — Satauma, 112 (Joncp), 1 to 2, won; Rosormonde, 103 (Jenkins), 10 to 1, second: Lost Girl, 103 (Ruiz), San VeuKdo, Elnstelu. Time, 1:44. One mile and a sixteenth, SellluE, Fonr-year olds and upward— Widow Jones, 105 (Jones). 11 to 2, won; Plan. 106 (Ruiz). 7 to 10. second; Major Hooker, lOJ (Jenklnsj, 5 to 1, third ; Kosemald, Lady Hnrst, Beolia, Tom Calvert, Idagnus. Three Forks. Time, 1:52,^. Seven furlongs, Selling, Three-yar olds and upward- Imperious, 106 (Jones), 9 to 4, won; Wyoming, HI ( Bullman), 13 to IG, second; Turada, 108 (Rulzi, 6 to I, third; Robert Bonner, Moringa, Dolore. lime, 1:30. TtTESDAT, APRIL 25. Six furlongs, Selling, four-year-olds and upward— Cavallo, 108 (Halm), 14 to 5, won; Amasa, 105 i.J. Belffj, 3 to 5, second; Aluminom. lOi (E. Jonea), 8 to 5, thlrn; Bueno, Merry Uoy, Lomo, Schnitz. Time, 1:17H. Four furlongs. Maiden two-year-olds- Galene, US (Thorpe), 5 to 1" won; Big Uor.r, 113 (Ruiz). 25 to 1. second; The BufE on. 115 lE. Jones)- II to 5, third ; Gllssando, Tom Sharuey, Tanobe. Artemis, Palapa, Cham- pion Rose, v-astiso. Time, 0:50^, One mile and a alxte nth, SelLng, Four-year-ol s and upward— Pat Morrl33-y, 99 iDevIn),3 to 5, won; Caatabe, 98 (J. Reifi), II to 5. second; Red ulenn, 102 (Bu Iman), 7 to 5 third; Tom Calvert. Time, 1:49J1(. Six furlongs. Selling. Three-year-olds—Maud Fe.guson, 103 (Jenkins), 10 to l.won; Headwater, 115 (Jonesl, 7 to 10. aecond ; Jennie Beld, 105 (.Louilller), 20 to 1, third; Casdale. Sir Urian, Lothian, Genua, Faver- sham. Time, 1:16M- One mile, Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— New Moon. 95 (Gray) 5 to 2, woo; Ma'plot. 106 ( BuHman), 9 to 5, second; Ringmaster, 97 (**tewart(, 15 to 1, third; Rapido, Alicia. P, A. FInnegan, Darechoia, Earl Cochran, Una Colorado, Tempo. Time, i:44ii. Seven furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Horton, 104 (Rutz) 3 lo l,won; Ed lie Jones, 115 (Thorpe), 3 to 2. second; Tony Ll- calzl, 106 (Bullman;, 7 to 1, iblrd; Hardly, Kamsio, Wtog, Dr. Bemaya. T,me, 1:29«. WEDNESDAY, 4PRIL 26. Three and a half furlongs.'-elliue-, Ualden two year-old dlllea — Pidalla 1C5 (Coburn). 11 to 5. wou ; Moana. 105 (E. Jones). 2 to 1, second; Pytbla 115 (H. Hhlelds),7 to 1, third; Halifax, Honor Bright. Rose of Hilo Ovando. Time, 0:4C,'m'. Futurity course. Selling, Four-year-olda and upward — Pat Murphv, 106 (Bulhuan), 12 t ■&, won; Deft-uder, 106 (Ba3Slngeri,20 to 1. second; Major Cook. 105 (Devlu).20 lo 1, third: Durward, Bueno. The Last, Ben roe. Don Oara. C >loulaI Dame, Roulette Wheel, Brown Prince, Shellac, Little T, G., Uncle True. Time, 1:16. Five furlongs. Two-year-olds— Flamora. lis (Bullman). 11 to 5, won: Armls Ice, 1C8 (Thorpe). 30 lo 1. second; Kllly KelK. 115 (Jenkins), 3 to ■?. ihird; Tom Sharkey. The Scot, bur/eij. Catvlus. Time. IfOeM- One mile and a sixieeath. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Im- perlijU3,l(J6 (E. Jones), l.to l.won ;K. Bonner.lOZ ( Jenkl0R).6 to l. second; Whaleback, S6 (J- Rein"), 12 10 1. third; Alvln E., Faversbam, Eureka, Stone L.. noadruuner. Time, 1:54,S. Six lurlongs, Three-year-olds— Casdale, 110 (Bullman), 8 to 5iWoa; Yaruba. 119 (Glover), S to 1. second: Ach. 122 (Piggott , IS to 5, third; Nora Ives, Uufttemoc, LImewater. Gold Baron, Royal Fan. Tim>-, 1:20, Futurity CourFe, Selling, Three-year-olds and upwards- Sly, 107 (Bull man), 13 to 5. won; Heigh Ho, 101 (J. R'-iffj, S t.>&, second; Rorstlo. 10 (Loulller). 20 lo 1. third: Toriblo, Bliss Rucker. Etta H, Home^take Torsion. Time. 1:15. 280 ®^« ^vie&h^v (mit ^nvtamtm* [Apeil 29, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W, KELLBT, Peopeibtob. -mr TbB Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast. — OFFICB — No. 22 1-2 GEARir STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich. Special Representntive. 31 Park Row. New York. rBBM8— OnoYesr. 83 : SIxMonlba. 81.TB:TliraeHantbi,81. 8TEICTLT IN ADVAUCB. Money should be sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter addressed to F. w. Krllev, 2-2K Geary St,, San Francisco, Cal. Communications must be accompanied by tlie writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of (rrtoA faith. San Franoieoo, Saturday, April 29, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TROTTERS AND PACEKS. BOODLE, 2:12!^ 0. F. Bunch, San Jose CHAS. DERBY, 2:20 Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville DIABLO, 2:C9>i Wm Murray, Pleasanton, Cal GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2;I6?i Chas. Johnson, Woodland HAUBLEtONIAN WILKE3, 1679... Green Meadow S. F., Sanla Clara McKINNEY, 2:lHi , C, A. Durlee, Oakland MONTEREY. 2:09i4 P. J. Williams, University, Cal NUTWOOD WILKES, 2:16Mi Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvlnston OAKNUT, 2:21}i " J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal PRINCE ALMONT, 2:13?^ J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal 3TAM B., 2:llJi Tuttle Bros., Rocklin STEINWAY, 2:25% Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville THOROUGHBREDS. MONTANA, by Ban Fox Oscar Duke. Conejo, Ca LLANO SECO Baywood Stud, San Mateo, Ca HACKNEYS. IMP. GREEN'S RUFUS. 63(4291) Baywood Stud, San Mateo ENTRIES FOR THE BREEDERS MEETING will close next Monday, May Isf. Don't forget the date. It is the day after to-morrow. This is the first lot of purses for harness horses advertised in California this year. The purses are $1,000 each and there are two at 11,500 each. This money is worth trotting for, and it looks like old times to see such sum? in an adver- ti^eoient. A word to all trainers and owners: Enter just as many horses as you can in these events. You can hardly realize the effect it will have on the whole light harness business if the Breeder and Sportsman can announce next week that all these races have filled with a large list of entries. There will be at least fifteen good meetings given in California this year.. If the Breeders get a big list of entries, the district associations can give large purses. Every horse owner should do his best to help along the revival in trotting horse affairs now that it is started. In New York a list of entries just closed is so great that the entrance money more than pays the purses. There is no cry of the horsemen trot- ting for their own money there. They never think of such a thing. All they ask is that the money be hung up and guaranteed and they enter. "The more the merrier," says one astute horseman, "and the better chance I have of winning." That's the way for the owner and trainer to look at it. When good money is hung up make your entry, and if there are nineteen others that enter in that class the next association that gets up a program will offer as much or more for the same claes of horses. The Directors of the P. C. T. H. B. A. are working hard and harmoniously to give one of the best meetings this year ever held in California, and they should have the assistance oJ every person who takes an interest in the horse business. THE STANFORD STAKE for foals of 1898, to be trotted at the Slate Fair in 1901, should get a big list of entries this year. Entries will close May 15th, and breeders should make up their minds before that time to enter as many of their celts as they possibly can. The stake should be worth at least $2,000 to the winner and if there is the liberal entry there ought to be it will be worth more than that. All over the country the in- terest in trotting contests is being revived and there is at the present time a great demand for good colts that have stake engagements. Only last week a colt was sold for a big price, that is only a fair prospect, but his eligibility to $20,000 worth of stakes this year brought his price up to a big figure. Every dollar spent in stake engagements can be added to the selling price of a colt without any objection on the part of the purchaser. Tn fact he would rather pay it than take the colt with, ijut any engagements. By reference to our advertising columns the conditions of the Stanford and other stakes iffered by the Stata Agricultural Society can be learned, ..ad we desire to impress upon the mind of every Cali- fornia breeder of the light harness horse that he is simply adding to his own wealth by entering his colts in these stakes. The trotting horse boom has only commenced and those who will profit most by it are those who take a chance now and show their faith in the business. AGAIN we call the attention of horse breeders to the closing of entries on May 1st, for the rich New England Futurity. This stake is offered by the New England Trotting Breeders Association, one of the most responsi- ble organizations for the promotion of trotting sport in America, and is guaranteed to be worth $10,000. Those who believe that the only benefit to be derived from entering in a futurity is by winning any part of the money hung up, carry a false impression because any colt nominated in the New England Futurity, or any other futurity for that matter, is sure to be worth a great deal of money as a two or three-year-old, provided he has speed, which all breeders look for in every foal they raise. Therefore, a man in taking an entry in the New England Futurity, has at a very small expense, an opportunity of racing for almost a fortune, and of owning a colt that at^ two or three years old would be worth double what he would bring were he not engaged in this stake. It costs but $5 to enter a mare in the Futurity and after a payment of $10, on November loth, no more money will be required from nominators until the year of the race, when another payment will be due on May 1, 1902, unle.13 it is decided to start in the two- year.old race, and even then the first payment after this year will not be due until May 1, 1901. The $10,000 offered will be divided into three purses — $2,000 for trotting two.year-olds, $7,000 for trotting three-year-olds and $1,000 for pacing three-year-olds. Entries will close on May 1st, with C. M. Jewett, secretary, Read- ville, Mass. THE DEMAND FOR BLANKS for the Hartford Futurity, which closes next Monday, has far exceeded the supply at the Breeder and Sportsman office. Every horse owner in California seems to. recognize the splendid features of this big stake and we will not be surprised if Messrs. Fasig & Tipton get more entries to it from this State than were ever sent East to a futurity stake. The $10,000 is in the bank now, deposited to the credit of the money winners, and it only costs $5 to enter and a total of $50 to start. No such stake was ever before offered by anybody. It's the biggest thing lor a little money ever invented. Look at the big adver- tisement, read the conditions and make your entry on any old piece of paper if you don't happen to have a blaok. It is just as good as long as the $5 accompanies it. Don't let the date go by. ENTRIES to the Dubuque Preparation Stake, $7,500 for foals of 1898 (now yearlings) and to be contested for in 1901, close May 17th. The sum of $5,000 is for trotters, while $2,500 goes to pacers. There is a pay- ment of $10 to be made with every nomination and nothing more until the year of the race. It costs but $95 to carry a trotter and but $50 to carry a pacer to the race and entitle it to a start. There is no other purse just like this one before breeders at this time, and none that is more liberal in its conditions, for the reason that it gives colts that pace such a goodly portion of the money. THE DENVER MEETING in June will be worth going miles to see. Eotries to the harness horse purses close May 15th. These purseii and conditions are all published in our advertising columns and entry blanks can be had at this office. If you are going East you should stop at Denver. The climate is so perfect, the track so fast and the officers of the Overland Park Asso- ciation so pleasant and accommodating that one cannot have anything but a good time there. As one horseman remarked the other day, it is even a pleasure tolose at Denver. A YOUNG Lexingtoa horsemen who is a very close ob- server of everything goiog on in the horse bnsineES, remarked the other day: "Good horses are eelting mighty scarce everywhere, and espeoially so in thiseeciionof Kentucky, and I believe that prices are at least 20 per cent higher than they were six weeks ago. Of coarse, there are some high- class ones in the hands of our borsemen, but they are either not for sale or are held for fancy figures." BUKLINGAME, 2:18}, brother to Sable Wilkes. 2:18, will be on the turf again this year. FILLIES NOT ALIKH. Betonica, 2:10}, will be a starter in the 2:09 pace at Harlford, if all goes well, and in the 2:10 pace at Providence May Hempstead and Yo Tambieu Similar Only In Color. Since her debut a year ago at New Orleans, the crack filly. May Hempstead, has been likened by Western turf writers to the dead queen of the turf, Yo Pambien. Like her great predecessor. May Hempstead made her maiden effort a winning one. After three successful starts at the Ponthern track, she was retired for the season by an un- fortunate collision with another horse while galloping on the Nashville track. The daughter of Patron and Lillie Hemp- stead wintered at Louisville, and as the time for the Mem phis meeting drew near, stories of her work began to circu- late among the horsemen. The Tennessee Oaks was the filly*8 first engagement of 1899, and tlie easy manner in which she disposed of her field is already an old story. The Derby fixture at the Mem- phis track was her next essay, and the question arose. What will she do with the colts in the big race? She did all that could be asksd of her; she won, and though she did not beat, by any means, the best of the year, her performance was such as to entitle her to be considered a possible successor to Yo Tambien as the queen of the turf. In all the reports of these races, the correspondents have referred to May Hempstead as Yo Tambien's living likeness. In color they are chestnuts, and those who have seen May Hempstead race say she has the same low, daisy cutting ac- tion which, with the regular nodding of the white-stripped head, marked the daughter of Joe Hooker. Here the like- ness ends. A careful study of photographs of the mares shows many differences in conformation and markings. To begin with, the head, the first thing that catches the eye, in the picture of May Hempstead, is a great white reach, start- ing wide abDve the eyes and finishing at the nostrile at an even greater width; the frontal bone is straight, while the jiwsare wide, and the head tapers to a small, delicate muzzle. Yo Tambieii's bead shows a strong development ef the forehead, -vLich gives to the outline a big curve over the eyes, and that form is accentuated by a star and narrow strip of white which ends in a snip at the nose. It was this forma- tion of the head that the Arabs prized so highly in the horse of the desert. The most remarkable difference between the fillies is in the neck. May Hempstead's runs in a direct line from her head to the withers, and is what would be termed straight, while in Yo Tambien there is the most exaggerated form of ewe neck, which horsemen call "a neck set on upside down." A straight line, drawn from the top of the withers to the coupling at the quarters, will show that in May Hempstead's case the highest point is at the withers. The same measure- ments applied to Yo Tambein reveal the fact that this is just reversed, as she was at least an inch and a half higher at the coupling than at the withers, la May Hempstead the shoulders are very sloping and the withers are carried well bsck, giving the belly great length in the foreheaod. Yo Tambien, on the other hand, was straighter in the shoulder, though not to a degree that would suggest faulty conformation at that point. Both fillies show a finely ribbed-up barrel and great depth through the heart region; but, through the loin and the back ribs Yo Tambien seems to be the superior of the Patron filly, May Hempstead's coupling is a little rongb, and her outline at that point dees not suggest the high finish or the strength of the other filly. Through the stifle each of the fillies presents singular strength, but Yo Tambien's pic^ tare shows the greater development at this essential point. In the second stifle or gaskio, and in the forearm. May Hempstead has the better of the dead queen, and the seme condition prevails below the knee, as the Patron filly has a decided advantage in size of hone. In leg marking there is a most decided difference, as, barring a very small patch of white on her right fore coronet, Yo Tambien's legs were solid color all around. May Hempstead's leg markings are a singular-shaped white stocking on the right hind leg, reaching nearly to the hock, while on the left hind leg the white reaches jast above the pastern. These differences of conformation of the two fillies are very marked, and were Yo Tambien alive to-day, and could the two be led out together, the veriest tyro would readily see that, with the one exception of color, they were very unlike. — Inter-Ocean. — • John Wymn, who was at one time the official starter on the Saratoga race track, died at Saratoga Friday. He was well known in sportios circles throughout the country. He was a native of Savannah, Ga. I FoBESTViLLE, Conn., Feb. 4. 1899. Mr. W. F. Young, P. D. F. Dear Sir:— I have been troubled with large, hard bunch caused by a leakage of the wrist j lint. Your Absorbine Jr. has entirely removed the bunch and strergtheced the wrist. I have also used Absor- bine for wind puffs ai.d a large bunch on my horse with the very best results. I highly endorse Absorbine. Truly yours, A. F. Stephenson. Apbu. 29, 1899J ecly* ^r««tr«? ttnl» §pixvi»mcau 281 Sulky Notes. There will be a good circuit. Ektes liberally and you will win liberally. Andy McDowell will rt.ce bis old favorite Caryle Came, 2:lli, agalD. The 2:10 pace for the Providence Grand Circait meeting baa thirty-iwo entries. Entries to the Breeders' meeting close Monday next, May l9t. Don't forget the date. TbERE is some splendid pasture at Pleasantou for a few horses. Bead the advertisement. Ben Chabdya is developing twenty-one young pacers and trotters at the Oakwood Stock Furm. EoAD hcrees handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * Is no other State io the Uoton can horses be trained so as to be able to go a mile in 2:07^ la April. Every District shoald be represanted at the convention to be held in ihis city next Thurtday evening. Saddle horses are io better demand this spring in the TlciDiiy of Buston than (hey have been for several years. Tbaineb Lapsam has WalJo J. at the Alameda track and is getting him ready for the circait. He is as fast as ever. The syndicate owning Pilalue, 2;09J, have great confi- dence in that stallion's ability to beat the stallion record this year. Beiizetta, 2:06J, has foaled a bay colt by Patchen Wilkes, and it tias been named Citizen Pierre after Charles Cogblan's new play. The great broodmares Ellen Mayhew and Lady Mackay have been mated with the fast, hardy colt trotter Hand- spring, 2:26|. There are more good green horses in training in Califor- nia this year tbaa most people imagine. The sluw classes should fill welt at all the meetings. Millard Sanders has ahifted the black mare Derby Lisa, by Cbas. Derby, to the p&ce, and says she will take a record of 2:10 at that gait this year. The annual catalogue of Village Farm shows the breeding farm of the tiamlins at Bafialo to be the largest trotting stud DOW in existence. Four hundred and twenty-six animals are described. Dr. Powell Reeves has sold to A. T. Van De Vanter, the broodmare Lady Carter, bred by Martin Carter, of the JNutwood Stock Farm, California. She is now in foal to "YendiS] son of Sidney. Geo. W. Berb? has a trotter with a record of 2:15J for sale that is sound and all right and faster than his mark. He is ready to put in training for the track, and is an ideal road horse. See adrertisament. The perfection of a road team for sale. Perfectly matched team, pppedv, sound, spiriied, stylish, without any exception the handsomest team in Calijomia. Shown by ap- pointment any day. Address W. F. 1'., tbis office. Cavel RoDRTauES has in training at the Salinas race track the bandbome four-year-old trotting geld tog Juan Chico, by Biy RutD, 2:16. Juan Cbico and his full sister were recently purchased by P. E, Jessen from a Hollister parly. Three or ftur more high class horses on be taken East to the Fasig-Tipton Blue Ribbon sale at Cleveland in May. The car leaves next week. Commaoicate with Milo Knox, Pleasanton, who will be in charge of the horses. They will start from Pleasanton. D. K. Fkasier, of Pacific Grove, has a colt by the Anteeo horse Henry Ba^er, that is one of the handsomest and speediest seen on the drivewavs around Monterey and Hotel del Monte. Henry Biker, his sire, is owned by R. C. Austin of Corral de Tierra, At a sale in Philadelphia last week the bay mare Alice Dorman 2:15}, by Baron Wilkes, felched $2,000, and was boofiht by M. E. McHenry, who telegraphed an order from Pleasanton. Aq McHenry raced this mare last year he knew what he was payicg $2 000 for. Jamfs Faris, Jr., proprietor of the Eikhorn Lodge Farm, siiuiied in Yolo county about two miles below Sacramento, will send to ibe Fa-ig-Tipton sale at Cleveland next month about eight bead of standard bred trotters by Starboul, Dex- ter Prince, James Madison, Cupid and otbei Califoroia sires. These horses are good lookers and cio all show speed. They will stait for the East about May Sih. A. B. Rodman and Harmon Edmunds of Woodland, who took a cargo of horses to Honolulu a few weeks ago, returned on the steamer which arrived from the islands last Tbursdav morning, having made a verv successful trip. They disposed of all tbe horsts taken, including the stallinn Gold Rose 12,596, and speak in the very highest terms of the treatment accorded them by the people of the lalands. These gentle- men may return to the islands with another consignment o^ horses in the near fqture. Bdrt Fheldon, one of the best known horsemen of West- ern New York, died in Euffilo last week. For many years he conducted a hotel in Rochester, which was the head- quarters of horsemen, and for ten years owned the Broezel House in Bu5alo, which was also a favorite stopping place for horsemen. Rep Wilkeb, owned by W. 0. Heodrickson, of Belle Mead Farm, N. J., is now the sire cf fiity four producing dams that have produced eighty performers a gain of eleven in a year on the female producing side of hia house. "Old Red" is keeping up his record as about the most potent sire cf the Wilkes line. Beice McNeill, 2:191, will be campaigned on the Cali- fornia circuit by Cbas. Jtfiriee, who recenily drove him a mile in 'J;16 at Pleasanton. No finer driving horse than Brice McNeill has ever been on the Pleasanton track. He does not pull a pound and is a very steady straight goine horse. When one stops to think how loog Alcyone has been dead and at how early an age he died, it is really wonderful how well he has kept before the public, and if to-dav a vote was taken to decide which of all the sons of George Wilkes was tbe greatest sire of speed, the handsome little son of Alma Mater would be very nearly first choice. R. Noble, of Fortuoa, Humboldt county, will soon come down to Santa Rosa with lora, 2:14, a full sisver to that mare, and a tbrae-year-old by Wavland W., out of lora. lora is said to have more speed than ever. She is one of the handsomest mares ever trotted on the California circuit, and is by ira 13,8^7, out of Daisy Hayward, by Poscora Hay ward. The directors of the Tehama Agricultural Association have held a meeting and electtd D. S. Cone president for the ensuing year and M. R. Hook secretary. A committee was appointed to confer with the associations ia Marysville, Chico and Willows to arrange a circuit for the present year. Toe appropriation will pay all premiums to be given at these fairs. That good mare Nelly Bly, 2:20|^, two-mile record 4:47, has been consigned to the Blue Kibbon sale at (levelaod. She is by Starboul, son of Stamboul, and is out of Z idie Mc- Gregor (dam of Carrie C,2:2l^), by Robert McGregor. Nelly Bty will, if campaigned, get a mark of 2:10 or better sure. She is a very fast mare and has already shown a mile io private in 2:13. Andy McDowell denies that he offered to match Oak- land Baron, 2:091^, against any other stallion, but says he did propose to bet $2,500 against $5,000 that Oakland Baron would beat any other named horse in the Manhattan $5,000 free for-all stallion race to be trotted at the Empire City Park this year. Fourteen of the fastest stallions in America have been named for this race. There is a very unique condition io the $10 000 Hartford Futurity for foals of 1899, to be decided in 1902. In the event of the foal's death the payment of entrance fee will be returned to the owner. The rule has generally been the other way. If the owner died the colt lost his engagements. In the fullest and freest sense of the word, the engagement proposes that where there is no chance to win there shall be no chance to lose. W. L. Lester has booked a three-year-old filly by Dic- tatus, 2:19J, out of Belle Medium, 2:20 (dam of Stam B., 2:11^), and La Belts, bv Bow Bells, out of Lottie Thome, 2:23|, bv Mambrino Patchen, to Mr. A. B Spreckels' stallion Cupij, 2:18, by Sidney, dam Venus (dam of Adonis, 2:11J), by Captain Webster, Mr. Lester will send Lady Simmons, by Simmons, and Garnette, byAxtell, dam Alice Black, 2:29i, to Nutwood Wilkes, 2:16^. Seventy road riders joined the Manhattan Driving Club last week, and tbe new organizition now has a membership roll of nearly 200 camES. There seems to be a difierence ol opinion among the members as to the aims and objt^cts of tbe club, some of ihe leaders wishing to make it simply a league for the purpose of guarding the interest of pleasure drivers, after the plan of the old and powerful Road Horse Associa- tion, while others want to go into amateur harness racing and mould the club into a social afiair like the Geatlemen's Driving Club of Cleveland. The Indiana mare, Dollle Yetter, that died on A. F. Yetter's farm at Wilkinson, Ind., a few days ago. was a re- markable old mare. In the old racing days she was promi- nent on Indiana tracks and was raced regularly for eight or ten years. It is said ebe ;,never made a break in a race, never wore a boot, acd in all that time was unplaced in only four races. Tweoty-two years ago she was put to breeding, and has had fourteen foals, of which three are in the list and four others have records better than 2:35. One of her foals is American Boy 2:26^, tbe sire of 29 pacers in the lis . A:monq the horses Andy McDowell has in training at Peno Valley Stud track are Oakland Baron, b a, 2:09J, by Baron Wilkes; Wandering Jew, b s, tiial ■J:12, by Don Pizirro; John Buyle, b c, 2, by Dr, Hooker; Walter Keim, b e, 2, by Young Jim; Northumberland, b s, 8, by Trevillian; Minnie P., b m, pacer, 2:10^, by a son of Goldsmith's Volunteer; Red Snowden, b c, 2, by Red Wilkee; Dolly Marcbutz, ch m, 2:19^. by Charles Derbj; Dirfcior Jce.blk c, by Director; Strawberry Blonde, r m, bv by Island Wilkee; Mince Meat, r m, bv Eagle Bird; The Major, b c, 2, by Dr. Hooker and Ed.- Winters, b s, by Jay Bird. The Santa Clara and San Mateo Agricultural Association met Thursday and resolved to hold a fiir tbis fdll. It was also determined to allotr the foreclosure suits for $15,000 to proceed unopposed, to permit the property to be sold aod to form a new societv to boy it. After obtainiDg a clear title tbe new arciety will pay its indebtedness either by mortgage or by selling a portion of tbe property. Out of debt this societv will make a great step forward. The grounds aod race track are among the very best in the country and are situated within the corporate limits of San Jose. The value of the property is at least $100,000. Mrs. W. E. Stokes, the millionaire society woman of New York city, who is a partner in the Patchen Wilkes trolling-horse farm, near Lexington, Ky., and who owns the great son of George Wilkep, Ooward, 2:25J, the sire of her wooderfal mare, Beozstta, 2:06|, has secured a corner on the young Onwards, and from now on no son or daughter of that prepotent sire can be bought as a yearling except from Mrs Stokes. She is keeping Ooward as a private stallion, and will allow him to serve no outside mares. She ia breed- ing the very best mares that mnpey can buy to him, and as they are all "bred in the purple'' it would seem that the old horse would have a better opportunity than ever before for getting extreme speed. Ii is a pleaeaot and welcome monotony breaker to once more read in the horse papers of private transactions in light harness horses. Two years ago one man would not cross tbe road to his neighbor's farm to look at a voong?ler, a broodmare, a speed prospect, or to breed a good mare to a good stallion. But the tide has turned, and farmers, mer- chants and professional men are beginning to look around for something in the light harness horse line to interest them, and in nearly every paper picked up one reads aboot buvers ftoaa one State making purchases in another. Then, also, owners of mares fit to breed are booking them to stallionb that suit their fancy, even though they have to pay fieight and keep bills. The light harness horse business was on the decline for five years, but it will not be half so lone in "com- ing back," now that it has a good start and conditions are so favorable. Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Jane Ist, 2d and 3d, have been selected by tbe Marysville Jockey Club as dates for a eprirg meeting. A program with purees aggregat- ing $1,360 has been arranged, the soliciting committee hav- ing made a very favorable report. On the first day there will be a farmers' trotting race, mile heats, two in three, purse $80; and two other trotting races and a running race, each for a $100 purse. The second day will see a pacing race, two trotting races and a three-quarter mile running dash. Oa the third dav there will be a two-year-old trot, a free-for-all trot, a pacing free-for-all Hod a mile dash for runners, with the purses $100, $200, $150 and $150, respect- ively. Of course, the program is subject to chaoeee. The soliciting committee is still in the field, as the success of the meeting is still dependent on the liberality of contributors to the fund. When Sam Gamble goes Eist he will take with him a se^ of harness made by John A. McKerron, of this city, that will open the eyes of the Eastern horsemen to the fact that good thioes can come out of the wild and woolly west in Ihe har- ness line. It is a combination exercising, colt-breakine and bitting harness, and as Mr. Gamble says is one of the best friends of the poor man he has ever seen. In giving a colt his first lessons in bitting, the snperfiuous portions of the harness, such as the traces, etc , are detached, then when he 18 hitched up all the safety contrivances are there, while when he has got to that stage when he is pronounced broke, can be changed to a good looking exercisine harnfss. All the parts are stiongly made, will not chafe the colt and is absolutely safe. Mr. Gamble says colt trainers will all be sending orders to McKerron for this harness when they see it. Those who contended last winter that no trotting associa- tion could afford to prohibit hopples tn harness racing will have to throw uo the sponge now that tbe returns are all in from the early closing races opened by the "ix leading mpm- bers of the Eastern Grand Circuit. New Yo.k and Boston, tbe two tracks which declared against hopples, h»ve dis- tanced all the others in the race for entries. New York has 215 entries in e'ght races, an average of 27 to a race. Bos- ton's total for six races ia 148 entries, or on average of 25 to each race. Detroit, which heads the list of *'wide-open" meetings, has an average of 20 entries for four races. Cleve- land's total for six races is 114 entries, or an average of 19 to a race. Columbus has 109 horses in six races, making an average of 18 to a race. At the tail end is Hartford, tbe first track to let down the bars to the hoppled horses, with only 129 entries in eight races, or an average of 16 to a race. Mr p. H. QaiNN, of Eureka, Humboldt county, last week brought his pacer Arthur W., 2:15J, by Wayland W., and a three-year-old full brother to Arthur W., to the Santa Rosa track, where they will be trained for the California circuit. As Humboldt county is not connected with the outside world by rail, and tbe trip by ocean steamer is latber rough on horses, especially at this time of the year, Mr. Qoinn con- cluded to bring his horses out by the wagon road. They were six days making the trip from Eureka to Santa Rosa, a distance of o^er two hundred miles, and arrived in fine shape. Mr. Qainn says after a forty-mile drive over the raoootain roads, Arthur W. would come out next morning as proud as a peacock and tbe trip seemed to actually do him good. The three-year-old brother to Arthur W. is called John A. He was raced as a two-year-old in Humboldt but got no mark. He has now grown in>o a grand-looking colt and is said to be fast. Arthur W. has filled out wonderfully since last year and now weighs about 1,200 pounds and is a grand looker. Both these horses wilt be entered io their classes at tbe Breeders' meeting. A LEADING firm of importers writes us that their sales of draft and coach stallions in March exceed all previous re*, cords. This is good news — good for the importers, good for the buvers of tbe stallions aod good for the farmers whose patronage is responsible for it all. It is safe (o say that more mares would be bred this year than at any lime since 1892 if there were enough good stallions, but the rigbt kind are not very plentiful. Quality is being looked afier all around nowadays. Breeders have had some severe lessons in breeding to anything because it was fashionably bred or im* portedj and they are profiting thereby. Some will continue to patronize scrubs because they are cbeap, and some will always do tbis. Not before the millenial dawn will the scrub or his patroo disappear. But the great mass of true breeders, tbe people who are raising horses to sell, are en- deavoring to patrooizj good sires. It ia safe to say that tbe average standard of qaaliiy of our stalHoos is far above what it was ten years ago. Tbe fittest have survived the years of advereity — and some of the other eztremp, the cheap kind. But the demand for the beat, growing oat < f a dearly booght experience, la responsible for the good huf^inees in stalhooB mentioned at the beginning of i his, note. — National Farmer and Stockman. !j82 ®i;^ ^tr^^lr:ev cmb ^sWt»nttxtu LApbh. 29. 1899 Racing Dates. San Francisco and Oakland -■ ^Qtil ^*y ^^ Memphis, Tenn - April 8-29 Newport, Ky .....April 8-May 19 Aqueduct, N. Y ^pnl I'-May 4 Louisville, Ky ■ May 4-20 Westchester. N. Y May 6-25 Toronto, Can .May 20-27 Latonia - May 23-June 24 Gravfesend, JJ. Y - .....May 27-jQne 15 Hamilton. Can - May 30-Jane 4 Montreal, Can - June S-24 Sheepshead Bay. N. Y June 17-July 4 Fort Erie, Can^....- June 28-July 19 BrightoQ Beach, N. Y.„ - July G-August t, Windsor, Can -July 22-August 12 Saratoga, N. Y - - July 26-Angust 25 Highland Part. Detroit August H-2S Sheepshead Bay.N. Y. - August 2e-3eptember 9 Gravesend. N. Y September 12-30 Westchester. N. Y" October 2-21 Aqueduct, N Y ... October 23-Nov&mber 7 Washington, D. C. (BenningsJ „.. Novemt>er 11-30 Outlook Bad in Chicago. With the beginniDg of the raciog seasoD in the metropoli- tan district, which dated from the opening of the Aqae- dact track gates, the reports of the eacceBsfal meeting at Memphis and the preparation for the Loaisville spring seasob's racing, the local lover of the thoroughbred is get- ting anxious ahoat racing in Chicago, says the Inter Ocean. There are rumors of all sorts flying about, but not one of them can be traced to an official eoarce, and the majority are without any foundation. Certainly there are no preparations being made for meetings at any of the tracks. At Harlem three or foar workmen replaced some of the worn-oat shingles of the grand stand roof with new ones a week or more ago, a precaotion which would be taken tor the preser- vation of the building, whether there was to be any racing or not, and this incident w&9 seized as an indication that preparations were being made for a race meeting. There are a few horses at the Indiana tracks, animals which were turned out during out during the winter months and have recently been taken up. The owners, men who have always raced around Chicago, shipped them to Indiana without asking any questions in order to have the ase of a race track on which to gallop and get them ready to race. As a matter of fact, there are not enough horses at the In- diana tracks to make up a single day's programme, if they were Ml ready to race, which they are not. It is doubtful if there ie a single horse io the vicinity of Chicago fit to go to the post. Such horses are not wanted at tracks where a meeting is in progress, and it_can be safely stated thai the only horsemen who are now down by the State line are there because they have no other place to go. There are less than a hundred stalls at Shieffield, and none whatever at Forsythe, while only a few of them at the Roby track are 6t to pat a horse in because of the bad roofs of the stables. Yet, in the face of all this, the rumor has been in- dustriously circulated that there would be a thirty-day race meeting at Sheffield beginning May 1st regardless of the fact that fifteen days is the limit, according to the Indiana law. The truth is the only reason for believing there will be rac- iog at either Harlem or the Indiana track is that the courses and buildings are still there, which have in the past been used f jr raciog purposes. Secretary Natbanson went to Memphis Sunday night. Just before taking the train he said: '*No horses were brought to the Indiana tracks or Harlem Saturday, and none are wanted, so far as I know. The story that Mr. Miers was in Memphis for the purpose of getting racing material is ridiculous. His family is in Pine Bluff, and he stopped over in Memphis on his way to visit them. Aside from this, Mr. Miers does not attend to that sort of work. Yon can state positively that I am no^ g^i^g ^o Memphis in quest of horses. This trip is purelj a pleasure affiiir, and I am going because I have nothing else to do." All in all, the outlook is decidedly discouraging. Secre- tary Howard|has said repeatedly that there would be no racing at Washington Park without the protection of a law, and there is not the slightest reason to believe that the stock* holders of that association will chaoge their minds Fitz- gerald, the reputed owner of the Hawthorne property, has said that there would be racing at Hawthorne this spring, beginning in May, but there are no stake blanks out, and no eJTort is being made to put tUe track and bulldi gi in shape. In fact, it requires more than a mere declaration of inten- tions to prepare for a meeting, pirticalarly when a track is tied up in all sorts of legal knots, as is Hawthorne. The plan, according to Fiizgerald, is to have an organization formed, to be known as the Chicago Jockey Club, but he says he doesn't know who will back the club. It is only fair to say that Fitzgerald's announcement did not create great ercitement in the turf world, locally or otherwise. After the field has been carefullr canvassed there is found to be hot little to offer in the way of encouragement to the local turfite. If the men who have directed the racing and have controlled the situation in Chicago for several years past b»ve any definite plans, they are guardiog^them closely, and c^^Dsidering the coLflicting rumors, none of which is anlhen- , ' c, it is reasonable to suppose that these men do not know '.hemselves whether there will be racing in Chicago this ;ear 01* not. Fresno Horses Gto East. It was in 1S88. long before the bike sulky was brought into use that Junio, son of Electioneer, made his reco:d 2:22. It was a race /or stallions, and Junio won the second, third and fourth heats, his time being 2:22, 2:22* and 2:15^. As evidence that this was pretty fast time then it is only neces- eajy to state that Sonol, 2:08|, trotted to a mark of 2:1S at the same meeting, which was at the old Bay District track, and Slamboul, 2:07^, could not tmt better that 2:15J. Since then Junio has been in the 'slud.but bis opportunities have not been of the best, yet he has sired Athanio 2:10, Bruno 2:16J, and six others in the 2:30 Hat, acd two of his daughters have produced speed, while all of his produce are big, strong, fine-lookicg animals. Junio is going to the Blue Ribbon sale at Cleveland next month, having been consigned by his owner, F. P. Wickersham of Fresno, who will also send an- other good one in Homeward, 2:13J. a son of Strathway that is faster than his mark, Bolinas, 2:24A, by Juoi , and Col. Cox, by Junio These horses are a)l being put in shape for sale. Junio hru[:Kist forit. If he does not keep it ive will seod prepaid on TdCiipt of price. Address ». H, EDIiV ^ CO., t^hilebBll, S. Y. Apbii 29, 1399] ©ir« ^veehev ibtJr ^pcvtsntfxn* 283 Saddle Notes Fkank Ec:sart will leave for the Eiat to-night. Frank Taylor Bold Beoamela for a hnndred dollars last week. EUHKS& Waterhouse have sold Stromo to Frank Mc- MahoD. Pat MoRRisser won for his new owoers Taesdajapd showed all hia old lime speed. Col. Milton Young will sell twenty- 6ve highly-bred yearlings by Hanover in New York in June. The average attendance at Aqaedoct was aboat" two thonsand daring the week ending April 22d. . The Westchester j^SCiflg ABsociation expects to open a $10„OQp crossrcopntry stake to be de<4d^ at ilB, jiext^iaJl meeting, .^ ,. \_- .^-v,.-. .,..,r ., ^ - Col. Yotjng and Will Wallace coald not agree on the price and The Commoner will not be transferred to Mc- Gcathiana. The Hagaenot, which was under suspicion, seems now to be all right, and Rowe is bopefal of gelting him to the post for the Saborban. BauENt who ^acceeded Matt Byrnes as starter at Memphis is proving a big sncceEs. He gets the horaes away in fine style and wlthoot trouble. Over one haadjaj horses are now ia training at the Roby track, and the namber is being increased by the daily ar- rivals from Southern and Western tracks. ; , -' ~" Marcus Daly has called ofi his proposed sale of thor- ongbbreds in training in tht> Eiat, and will continue tu race them daring the summer in his own colors. Da., RowELL caplared three straight races Monday, Sat- sama. Widow Jones and Imperious cairying his colors to the Croat, £ddie. Jones had the mount on all three. Horton's run thro-igh the stretch in the last race at Oik- land Tuesdav was little abort of phenomenal. The son of El Rayo wag in fifih position on entering the stretchy and in spile of an awful bad ride by Ruiz,- and being interfered with by Eddie Jones, got through the bunch and w.oo by a nose. George Williamson, who rode Manifesto to victory to the Liverpool Grand National, was paid $1500 for his ser- vices bv ibe horse's owner, Mr. Bulteel. The latter is not, as a rule, known as a heavy bettor, but according to reports he landed 9n enormous slake over the big cross-country event.) Curly Brown owns a good colt in Merrydav, a four- year-old chestnut by Eolas — Mermaid by imp. St. Blaise. He won a sii-furlong handicap at Cincinnati last Saturday, beating a gnod Seld in impressive stvle and ruoning the dis- tance in l:13i. Brown's stable has been a good winaer at the Cincinnati meetings- -jv. _-,* »t,r-c. -r The horses owaedhy Do85& Co. were disposed of at public auction in the paddock at Oikland Saturday. The prices real- ized were as foUowf; Hagh Penny. $1,250 E. Corrioan; Din Qaixote, $600. E. Corrig^n; Oppooent, i&Zb, J. Coffey. Mat Hogan brought $125 and Orion $150, the latter also going to thti nod of Corrigan. Merops again proved himself a pretty sood colt when with 112 pounds in the saddle he-woti the Flood Handicap at a mile and a-half^defeating the iightweighted Ulm a head. Piggott, who had the monat on the wianer, put up a superb ride and it was greatly due to his effjrls that Merops was returned the winner. Jdlius C^^ah, winner of the Maryland Hurdle Handicap at Benniogs, was bred at Rancbo del Pa;o and is a son of Tyrant. Premier, by Sir Modred, won the same daj . GoLJOBH RuLEj Mr.. Corrigan's crack two-year- old. ia to be given a long rest afcer the close of the racing season here and will more tnaii likely not start till some time in the fall. Mb. Shield's good horse Topmast injured his shoulder while in his stall last week and though the accident is not Eeiious, still it will keep him from racing for some time. De Lacy, winner of the Washington Nursery, was pur- chased as a yearling for $1,750. though it has been stated that he sold for $10,000. J. E. Madden ia a go:d judge of youngsters. The brother to High Degree and the sister to Jeao^eraud are both high class lookers, and it would not be Burprising if the crack youngster of the year should prove to be one bred at Holmdel. CoL Jack Cbinn, the well known turfman and politician of Harrisbnrg, Ky,, will wield the flig at the coming meet- ing at the New Louisville Jockey Olab, at Churchill Downs, Loaisville, Ky. One of the finest yearlings in Kentucky ia the chestnut colt by Fonso, out of imp. Duchess Caroline, by Foxtail, she oat of Caroline, by Mosket. This youngster is owned by C. Moore, of the Mere Hill Stud. Jaues McCoEifACK, foimer trainer for Burns & Water- house, visited Zsewport April 11. He will endeavor to pick ap some good horses in that place and at Loaisville, which be will race in the East. Many California horsemen believe that Mr. Corrigan's colt Corsine will win the Kentucky Derby. As be will be prepared for the race by Pat Donne, the chances are that he will be fit to run for a kingdom. GooDwiN*3 Offictal Turf Guide, No. 1, for 1899, hss been issued and can be bad at the news stands and at this office. It is indispensable to race goers, and retains all the feaiores of last year. The price is the same as heretofore — 60 cents. Galene. the two-year-old filly by Brntus out of Picnic in the Burns & Waterbouse stable, got out of the maiden class Taeaday by winning a half-mile dash from a field of ten The track was sloppy and the time, 0:50^^, very fair, but the field had but little class in it. Secretary Charles F Pbice, of the Louisville Jockey Club, says that he expects about twelve starters in the Derby this year. The race looks to be the most open one in years, and for that reason ought to furnish one of the most interest- ing contests in the history of the classic race. Mart Black gave an exhibition Monday of hew far a horse can lead a field to the far turn and still not he re* turned a winner. The race in question was run over a mile and an eighth of ground and Mary Block rated a hot first choice at the start. Reiff took Mary rigbt to the front and led past the stand by some half dozen lengths ^which lead she increased rapidly till at the far turn she was a good city block in the van and it did not seem possiole that she could be-defeated, bat it was shown that a race is never won till the wire is reached and Rosinante, who came like a whirl wind through the stretch, got up and won by a head from the favorite who was literally stopping to a walk. A TELFGRAM sent ft dav or two ego by John Condon to Tony Licaizi at Aqueduct confirms the general belief of racing at Harlem. The telegram said: "We will race at Hartem sorp; will let you know the date later on." Dick Dwyer has been engaged as starter at Harlem. Th e case of the Pacific Coast Jocbev Club vs. Chief Lees is still draggioK along in Judge Muraskv's court, and bids fair to last a week longer. Everv available witness is being sum- moned and put on the witness stand by Attorney Ach for the plainiififand ibe wranglings of the attorneys over exceptions, objections and matter t-hat is incompetent, irrelevant and immaterial is so tiresome that even the hangers-on around the City Hall cannot get interested In the case. A CiRLOAD of horses belonging to Burns & Waterhouse were shipped to St, Louis yesterday in charge of Trainer Mike Kelly. In the string were" David Tenny, Dr. Shep- pard, Pat Morrissey, Eddie Jones, Marplot, Obsidiaoj Duckoy and Ned Dennis. Lomondj Preatome and a few others are already in St. Louis. It cost Dr. Rowell^ pretty sum to retain Imperious, win- ner of a selling purse at a mile and a sixteenih at Oakland Wednesday. The horse was entered to be sold for $300 and Louis Ezell, owner of R 'bert Bonner, that ran second, boosted hita"W$^K»00, bat tie-DoefarVid an extra five and kept his horse. The parse w&s $400. Secretary Cha3. F. Phicf, of the new Louisville ville Jockey Club, has announcee the following dates for the racning of the stakes at the spring meeting : Thursday, May 4 — The Derby. Friday, May o— The Debutante Slakes. Saturday, May 6 — Louisville Handicap. Monday, May 8 — Blaegrass Stakes. Tuesday, May 9 — Special programme. Wedcesday, May 10 — Mademoiselle Stakes. rharsday, May 11 — Clark Stakes. Friday, May 12 — Special Programme. Saturday, May 13— Frank Fehr Sfakes. Monday, May 15 — Weoonah Stakes. Tuesfiav, May 16 — Special Programme. Wednesday, May 17 — Premier Stakes. Thursday, Miv 1^ — Special Programme. Friday, Mav 19— Juvenile Stakes. Saturday, May 20— Ken tacky Oiks. "A. H, &: p. H. Morris wer-e the principal winning owners of the Washington -meeting, with $4,285 to their credit; John E Madden, thanks to Delacey's victory, rates second, with $4,000; F. V. Alexandre secured $2,215; Mrs- R. Brad- lev, $1,350; W. Jennings, $1,250; R. W. Wahien -& Sons, $1,245. and F. S. P. Randf)iph, W. C. Daly. L. O. Richards and Smith & Co. , over $1,000 each. The reports through various papers that the noted three- year-old maiden His Lordship, by imp Rayon d'Or — Sallie McClelland, has gone amiss, are without foundation. In fact the big three-vear-old is doing well at Louisville, in the hands of bis trainer and half owner. John D. Smith, and this week did a comfortable mile in 1:48, in company with Ways and Means, bis stable companion. — T?horoughbred Recor j. One of the grandest looking colta that tias yet faced the starter is Modine, the property of Green B.Morris. This colt is bv Sir Modred, out of that very fast mare Katrine. Be would have been returned a winner bat for Matthews' ovsrconfidence. He had a comfortable lead in the last fur- long, and Matthews almost pulled bin up, so that when Garterless caught him suddenly he had no chance to set the big colt going again. It was a bard race for Green Morris tc lose — New York Commercial Advertiser. In a fire at the Queens County Jockey Club's coarse ta Aqueduct Saturday, April 15, a thirty-stall stable at the head of the homtslretcb was destroyed and Siraystep. br b, 5 by Stratford — Falsestep, the p'-operty of F. G. Smith, was burnt to death. He was formerly ihe properly ofAdam Beck. The re^st of the horses in the stable were rescued, bat with great difficulty. Fortunately the wind blew from the ocean and the flimes were confined to oce stable, otherwise the oiher stables, the betting ring and the grand stand might have been burned as well. Mr. Richard McCreary, of New Xork^ has made arrangements to ship 28 or 30 yearlings porchased by him- self and Mr. Bruce Seaton to January from McGrathiana Farm and Oakwood Stad, Kentucky, Ruonymede at Paris and Belie Meade Stad, Tennessee, to England about the 1-t of Mav. Mr. McCreary was a visitor to McGrathiana and Oakwood lately. He was so pleased with the condition of the Yearling'^ at McGrithiana ttiat he secured a release of Sam' Huston, colored, from Mr. Young, and employed bim to go to England and break and train these younesters. Sam Huston has been at McGrathiana for years. He trained for Price McGrath when the late Byron McClelland was an exercise boy. There have been 60 foals dropped at Mc- Grathiana this year— 31 colts and 29 fillies. The closing days of the race meeting are always of inter- est of the lovers of the racing game, and the closing davs of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club's winter meeting at the Oik- land track, which commences on Thareday, May 4ih and ends on Saturday, May 20 h, should be .no exception to the rule as there are horses enough and more on band to make the sport most interestiog The onlv stake event that in all probability will be decided there is the Corrigan Slakes at five furlongs for two-year-olds. This has a guaranteed value or $1,600 and in it are all the cracks of the year that have shown on the Cnast this season including the all-conquering Golden Rule and bis fast stable companion Sardine. Tbe absence of stake events from the card will he hardly noticed, bowever, as the handicsp^] and specials ihat will be given in their place are likely to bring out large fields and to furnish even better sport than have some of tbe stakes that have been contested during the season. Lady Contrary, a two-year-old bay filly by Russell — Lady McNairy, won tbe jsaw Gayoso Hotel Stakes at Memphis on tbe 20Lh inst. She ran the four furlongs in 0:49}, carrying 105 pound?, which is a quarter of a second better than the former track record made by Baonockburn with 90 ponods up. This was Lidy Contrary's third win in es many starts. Her first was at New Orlefins in the Lightning stakes at five furloDg?, which she won handily. She next carried colors to victory in the Ardelle stakes at Montgomery park. The Memphis performance was an improvement over her previous efi'arts, from a time standpoint at least. She was giving weight to everything in the race, and bad the speedy filly Southern Girl to beat. Breaking third in a field of four she outfooted her company in tbe first qoarter of a mile- hut hung when the stretch was reached. Aberdale and Southern Girl got within h^lf a length of her at tbe eighth pole, and appeared to have her strength, but hard ridden she came away gamely and landed first by a length and ^ half. W. P. Norton, the owner of May Hempstead and Orna- BQent, r.;mained over especially to see her run, and after the race asked Nepper to put a price on her,b'it Nepper declined to do so. Lady Contrary and Triadilzi cost bim $3000, and he is more than even oo his investment. The Carter Handicap which was ran at Aqueduct en the opening day of tbe Queen's County Jockey Club meeting, was won by Duke of Middlebnrg, chestnut colt by Cayuga — Lady McNairy by Duke of Magenta, The stake was worth about $1500 to the winner. Duke of Middleburg won by a head from Dr. Park-r, while Bannock was third. There were fourteen starters in the race. The appearance of Duke of Middlebarg in this race was a sort of afterthought, »nd had the facts attending the starting of the horses been gen- erally known he would probably have been a favorite for the race instead of a dispised outsider, as he was, at 10 or 12 to 1 in the betting. When the horse was sold to Mr. Graydon he did not buy the engagements of the animal. Those in- cluded this race. His new owner, finding the horse in good fettle after his trip from Washington telegraphed at once to Wyndham Walden, cffdring him $500 of the stake in case the horse should win if be would transfer to the new owner tbe interest he had in the entry for the handicap. Less than an hour before the time set for the race Mr. Graydon re- ceived permission to start and necessary transfer of the en- gagement, under the conditions oSered, and Duke of Middle- burg was posted as a starter. And so tbe Duke's new owner was $1000 richer after the race than he was before it, as the Duke's share of the stake was $1500, of which amount $500 went to his former owner. It was also rumored about the betting ring, after the race was all over, that the new owner had won enough from the bookmakers to repay bim for the original outlay for the colt, which was $5000. Horse Owners Should. Use GOMBATTLT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALU CAUTERY OP FIRING Impo^ibU totr-<-iitce cnv sc^r cr bJfmish, Th© safest ^est Btister over o.-ol. T.ikes the i^Inw of oil liniment" for mild or eovr-ro Action. Bemovea bU Boucher or Blemt:ibcs from Horses or Cattle. As a HUMAN REMEDY for Rheumatism, Sprains* Sore Throat, Etc.. it Lomvaxuoble. nCUUAEiAniLC caustic balsam win prortncfl more actuui rf^nlts Ihio a whole bottie oC anyliniment or t^iavincare miliars ever made. Every boftlo of Caustic Balsam eold Is Warran- ted to pirenatisfnct inn. Price SI .50 P^T bottle. Sold by drnzci^t", oreent bypirirtjef, charjfes piifd. with (oH diriK'tion's for ita,a-o. Bond for doB^riptive circ.ilors, t^-if imonial'!. et^'" ,AJdrc-3 "^ THE L.V'UTlEyCE-^rrLLIAilS CO.. CleveUnd. OUo 381 ®*y^ 0vmif0x^ mxi^ ^pjufTx^xna^^ [Apbix. 29, .1899 ConLins Events. BENCH SHOWS. April 26-2?— Baltimore Kennel Association's show, Baltimore, E. M May ™'4 5 6 IS99— San Francisco Kennel Club's third annnal bench shovy.Mecnauica* Pavilion, San Francisco. H. H.Carlton. Secretary. COURSING. April 29-30— Union Coursing Park. Regular meetings everr Sat- updiy, Sunday and hoUdaye. Drawings every Wednesday evening, April 29-3U— iDgle ide CoursiDg meetings Park every Saturday, Sunday and aoUdays. Drawings every Friday evening, 909 Market street. The Benoh Sho^w. Oj Wednesday morning the portals of the Mechanics Pavilioc will be opened for the third annual bench show of the San Francisco Kennel Ctab. The Bench Show commit- tee, profiting by the experience of past years, have paid close attention to all preliminary details and arrangements and will have the routine of the exhibit in perfect working order from start to finish. The benching arrangements under Superintendent Murdocb's direction will be ample and com- fortable for the small army of canines on parade. Exhibi- tors have been keen and enthusiaslic in worblog for the suc- cess of the show; this with the widespread interest and attention of the general public makes the possibilities of the exhibition not only a great society event but a well patron- ized public function as well. A pleasing feature is the very large number of entries made by ladies. The principal Coast kennels are well represented, though it is a matter of regrat thai soma of the fanciers who have heretofore been in the front rank of exhibitors will b2 absent; however, it will be noticed that other faociers, comparatively new to bench show ordeals, have stepped in the vacict places and will make a sturdy content for the laurels The show will be notable tor the increased interest taKen io several breeds. Tne St. Bernard fancy is in with a sterling entry. In this class, surprises are rumored, as several dark horses (?) are among the dogs entered. Great Dines and Mastifti will be well rapresaoted. The Greyhound eutries are few but good, owners are more devoted to the money returns of the coursing sward and the chances of the pool box than to placing their og° on the bench. This we think is a greit mistake, a good opportunity is overlooked to show what a grand breed the greyhound is, and this at a time when public opinion is worked up to a higti pitch in regard to certain accessories connected with the tpori of coursing. In collies a grand showing will be made:. It is to be re- gretted that Mr. Mr J. A. Mooreland's Highland Beauty, a northern priz3 winner, died en rouie to this city. She was a fioe bitch and undoubtedly would have been with the win- ning ones had she lived. Something good is promised in the Irish terrier class. Among the novelties are a kennel of Italian greyhounds and a Japanese sleeve dog, the latter a rare specimpn. la the pointer class will be seen some new arrivals from the East as well a& the Coast cracks. Eoatisb setters, Cock- ers and other Spaniels will make up in a high standard of quality the sligr^t filling ofi in numbers from the entries of last year. Ball terriers will be a hot class. Amoog them will be shown a canine aristocrat bred bv the Duke of North- umberland, also a bull terrier bitch with uncropped ears, this conforms to the Eaglisb staudard. Fox terrier fanciers have turned out in greater numbers than for two yeari and the class will be one of sterling merit. Thejadging will commencs at 2 o'clockp. m. on Wednes- day. H. W. Lacy, of Boston, will jddge all breed?, the judging to continue during the eventog and will be resumed at ten o'clock Thursday morning. The specials will probably be awarded on Friday, The presentation of prizes, medals and specials will be a feature on Saturday eveniog when the show will close at eleven o'clock. All dogs entered in two or more classes will have but one number. This will avoid confunon when consulting the catalogue The entry list shows an increase of twenty-seven over the exhibit of last year,thi8 can, under existing ciicumstances, be considered a wholesome augury as to the stability of kennel aflairs on the Coast. The total number of entries 579, is dis- tributed among the following breeds : Mastiffs 35 (iJ2 more than at the previous show) Great Danes 27 (4 more than last year). St. Bernards 95 (50 more than the preceding show) New Foundlandn 8. Deerbouoda 2. Gieyhounds 13. American FoxbounJs 21 Borzois 1. Bloodhounds 2. Ches'ipeatee Biy Djgs 1. Pointers 46, (an increase of 11). Eaelish Setters 25. Irish JSelters 26 Gordon Set- ters 9. Field Trial Class 7. Irish Water Spaniels 5. Field Spaniels 6. Cocker Spaniels 43. Collies 37 (2 less than last year). Dalmatians 2 Poodle 2. Bull Dogs 2. Ball Ter- riers 42 (an incre»Be of 8). Fox Terriers 49 (almost double the entry of last year. Boston Terriers 6. Irish Terriers 6 (an iocreaRe of 4). Black and Tan Terriers 2. Skye Ter- riers 1. f orkshire Terriers 4 Pomeranians 2. Japanese Spaniels 2. Dachshuude 6. Pogs 6, Toy Terriers 5. Ital- ian Greyhounds 4, Miscellaneous 8. The advent of the Pacific Fox Terrier Club in doggie circles has aroused a great deal of interest and enthusiasm among fanciers of this breed. From communications already received the most eocooraging support is promised. The clu^ has decided to change the style of awards already prom- ised for wioning exhibitors in the coming show and instead of medals will give elegantly designed silver cups. This will be an acceptable substitution as club cnpg for this breed have not been offered in this city since 1896. Kennel Hnfiristry. vi-sirs. f, Hanson's (Sao Franciscu) rough coat St. Bernard bitch 'i ile (Nero of Alamo — Empress Juno) to Emil Pferdner's ti' ista tReglov— Empress Juno) April 18-20, 1899. Oomlns Events. May 6— Fifth Saturday Fly-CaEtlnp Contest. Stow Lake. 2:30 p.m. May 7— Filtb Sunday Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Lake, 10 a. m. Members of the Fly Casting Club will take advantage of the opportunity offered for a three-days' outing (Monday be- ing holidav) and seek favorite waters, there to cast tempting flies and lures on the riffles or in the sylvan embossed pools. Io consequence the fly casting contests scbedaled for to-day and to-morrow are postponed until next week. Contests will be held on the Isl, 2d and 3i Saturdays and Sundays of this month. Many other anglers will also be away these days. Trout fishing has been very good in most of the streams recently. Any dark fly with a bit of red showing seems to be a favorite killer. Phil Bekeart, Harvey Mc- Mnrchy and Dr. Short had erjovable sport on Big and Little r'vers in Mendocino county. Many anglers at Point Keyes last Sunday made fair sizsd catches. The two leading sport- ing goods stores on Sportsmen's Row were well patronized yesterday and through the week by anglers who are already counting and weigbiog many speckled beauties in filled baskets. The illusive stripped bass has again made an appearance in the Oakland estuary. A number of bass have bsen caught, several weighing over twenty pounds, at the same spot that aflorded such good results last fall. Cracknell, McFarland, Al Wilson and other experts have been after them and have caught a number. Clams were used for bait. The broad guage train to Grand street depct^Alsmedaiis the easiest way to reflch the bats fishing resort. Many bass have been caught on trolley lines from Ling wharf across the bay for several »eeks past. The Alameda shores near the old swimming bithn has been found good haR«i fishing gronnd aIbo. Ooming Events. April M— San Francisco Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. April 30— Stockton Gun Club. B'ue locks. Mineral Baihs. Apnl 23-30— \ntiorh Gun Club. Blue rocks Antioch. April V3-30— Tacnma Gun Club. Bine rncbs. Tacoma AprJ 30— Seattle Rixi and Gun Club Blue rocks. West Seattle. April 30— N-ipa Gun Club. Blu- rocka. E-ist Napa. May 7— California Wine Clnb. Live birds. I^gleside. May 7— Alert Gun Club. Blue rocks Birds Point. May 7— Reliance Gun Club. Blue rocks. Webster St. bridge, AlamedH.. May 7-21— Merced Gun Clnb. Blue rooks. Merced. May 14 -Olympic Gun Club. Live bi ids Irgleside. May 11— Empire Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. May 14-28— darden City Gun Clnb. Blue rocks. San Jose. Mav 21— Pelican Gnn Club. Sacramento. May 21— LiTicoln Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. May 28 -Olympic Gun Club. Blue rocks, Incieside. May 2rt— Union Gun *'lub. Blue rock". Alameda Point. Mav 28— San Francisco Gun Club. Live birds. Sao Clemente. May 2!t-30— California Inanimate Target Association, Antiocb. June 2-3-1— State Live Bird fclioot. Opeu-to-all. OARTBIDG-E AND SHELL. The Union Gnn Clnb has joined the California State In- animate Target Association. Capt. Itgen and his team will be in fioe fettle for the tournament at Antiocb, The live bird shoot of the Club will be held on Sunday, July 30, 1899. The County Paper says: The Martinez Gun Club has in- dulged in two practice shoots of late, but the score is a scaled book. When the boys succeed in hittirg what they look al with i'ea8onat)le frequency the newspaper scribe will venture near enough to keep tab on them for publication. The newspaper man had better "venture near" before the shooters become too accurate, otherwise he is liable to be come a walking sieve- Fanning and Nauman did some good shooting last week at Baltimore on the opening day of the Prospect Park tourna- ment. Panning broke 199 out of 200 target;:; on the second day, 189 out of 200, being high average for both days. Nfluman during the second day's shootint', broke 185 out of 200 targets and was second high average man. Both of them are in Kansas City this week, the ninth annual tourna- ment of the Missouri State Amateur Shooting Association was the attrac'i^n. Nauman will probably reach this city next week. Fannicg will stay East. A meeting of sportsmen and others interested will be held in the coanty Court House at Sao Rafael, Saturday, May 6b, at 1 P. M., for the porpoee of organizing a Marin County Fish and Game Protective Association. All lovers of the rod and gun are cordially invited to attend and join the or- gaoizition. Notices of the meeting have been sent to many sportsmen interested in the movement, a large attendance is expected as the subject under consideration has been widdv caovsBRed. It is probable that a settlement of Ibe pending dissaiisfaction will he made and a mutual understanding be* tween resident and oon resident sportsmea of the coanty will be arrived at. The Reliance Gun Olub has elected the following officers for the current year: President, W. H. Seaver; vice-presi- dent, G. C Schrieber; captain, E A. Olsen; secretary, R, C. Elder; treasurer, J. B, Deao; executive board, W. H. Beaver, G. C. Schrieber, E- A. Olsen, H. A. Tubba. E. Frank, F. Hewlett and G. E. Gross. Among those in attendance at the recent shooting tuarna- ment at Red Blufl^ were Editor Bittmar of the Redding Searchlieht, Editor Ricaards of the Chico Record and Editor Durst of the Wheatland Four Corners. When it is stated that all of them won prizes from among the best shots in the northern part of the Sta e, people who contemplate going gunning for the editor should stop and meditate npon probable results, for the way these editors perforated blue rocks and live pigeons was a caution and there may be oth- ers.— R. B. Sentinel. The Anlioch Gun Club are fupervising the preparation of the new grounds for the State blue rock shoot on May 29ih and 30ih. Liberal donations have been subecribad by An- tioch citizens for the entertainment of visiting shooters and also for the purchase of an elegant prize to be known as the Anlioch trophy which same will be open for competition to six men teams. The members of the Antioch Gun Club and their friends propose to make theafiair, so far as they are concerned, a tournament which will live in the memories of the panicipantd, as a shoot par excellence. The "Ross svstem" of money divison seems to meet with the approval of a mpjirity of trap shooters. There is noth- irg, however, to prevent side pools in which the experts can shoot against each other, allowing the amateurs to shoot for the large end of 'he purse put up by the tournament com- mittee. Indications point to a large attendance of trap shooters at the tournament. A number of local shooters wlU proceed to Antioch to-morrow for a Purvey of the grounds and also a little prelimiinary practice just to get accustomed to the shooting conditions and familiar with the lay of the land. At the Traps. The San Francisco Gun Club anuouuce a fioe program at the open-to-all merchandise shoot to-morroiv at Alameda Junction- The first and second events at fifteen targets, entrance 75 cents, class shooting, ofier a numerous list of de- sirable prizes. Event number three at ten birds will be a handicap race, entrance 50 cents. M. 0. Feudner has given the club an elegant silver trophy which will be shot for by the members during the four monthly shoots this season. The highest score at 100 birds in four races at twenty-five targets each will win the cup. The Rising Sun Gun Club will bold a blue rock shoot In the Dixon Driving Park on Monday, May Ist. Pool shoot- ing open to all comers will commence at 1C:30 a. m. The Alert Gun Club card for May 7th comprises a ten bird "warm-op,'* entrance 75 cent, 3 moneys; a ten bird race, entrance $1, 4 moneys, in the forenoon, and a fifty bird race, (30 singles, 10 doubles), $5 entrance, class shooting, 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent money division, to commence at 1 P. m. Other pools will be arranged, time permitting. To morrow at the Mineral Bath shooting grounds the Stockton Shooting Club will hold a tournament. Seven races are on the program, tbe closing one a consolation race at 15 targets. $1 entrance, $2.50 added. San Clemente trap grounds attracted a nomerons atten- dance of sportsmen who braved the gusty winds and April showers lastJSunday, each vieing with the other in enthus- tic effort to make top scores in pigeon shooting. The event of leading interest during tbe day, the regular monthly club shoot at twelve birds of the San Francisco Gun Club.broDght thirty-one shooters on the platform. A judicious handicap allowance in distance enabled five shooters to make clean scores, whilst some of the veterans shooting from the thirty- one yard mark had to content themselves with incomplete scores, "Shooter's luck" cut quite a figure in the latter case. Six shooters shot up back scores on tbe regular club shoot of March 26th. W. H. Seaver made the only clean Ecore in the Equad. John Lucas, as usual, provided a hardy lot of birds. The handicap distances and scores in detail of the club event were as follows: Nenstadter 27-2-21211221222— 12 Dreyfos 27—101121120112—10 Vproon, F 28— 1111 1 1122122— 12 Wands 28-2lll2»Z22».;2-10 Hecbt 2fi— l'222&211122i— 12 Hatgbt 3l-22lii2-i-i20I22— 10 Fhzpailrck; ... 28~21122i2l2l21— 12 WIel ,26— 22linO0ipl 2— 9 Miirdiick 30— II 12-221 n 121—12 Daniels .- 2a - iniiU^2IOin— 9 Feunner.0 31— 122222122210-11 H. Knllman... -27-2002 linr22l— 9 Foster 30— 112i222l0122— 11 KuUman, J 26— na^i 121201— 9 Klev.sahl ..38 OHirilJllJI— 11 Orear •/6-n-2I-^ii0i'2Ii'2— 8 Schullz 30-2202in2ll22— 11 Pell 28-U12n2i:2r01l— 8 Ricklefeon 26— 201120111111-11 AdamsJ _2fl— •IIOI»00 22— 7 JusUr.s 28— 121IS2'2I02]2— 11 Jackson 29-li222i0;i01i>r.— 7 I>ockwood 26—12-22110221:1-11 Swenopy 29— Iii2fi020 0110— 6 KtoK 28—112121202111—11 Se122:— 1(1 Jack3'^n+ 2 0:il22»222— 10 Beaver 30 I202i22*l2l2— 10 Neiisiadterl. 1111 Wi'iOi'O - 8 I^rie 2fi— 022110212121-10 Oreorf 2*(i00i70111l— 7 1 el mas ^28-201021211222- 10 LockWOOdt .0-20022101010— 6 Hauer 26— 211121 100121— 10 *Dead oul of bounds. tBack scorea iVIsitors. Ten shcolers then entered in a six-bird pool. Vernon and bfaight divided on straight kills. Tbe scores were tbe following: Hafgbt .2222'2-fi nelmas 112200—4 Vt-roOQ 221-212— 6 Smith 010J21— 4 Shavp 220'22— 5 Karney 2*1 1 •1—4 Swppney 112202-5 Kullman •21210—4 Schultz I2t-l2i— 5 i.ucas- 220021—4 * Dead out of bounds. A '*fre€ze-oot" resulted in a tie between Vernon and Lucas, the score scores were: Halgbt 10- Sweeney - 10 Smltb 220 Shuw _ 0... Vernon _ 212 Lucas 211 B^lmas 0... Kullman „ _220 The Olympic Onn Clnh held their regular monthly bine rock shoot at Ingleside last Sunday. Wind and rain made the flight of targets erratic, notwithstanding which, good Apbil 29, 1899] 3JIJ* gr^Eis^i,' atm ^povtstntcH. 285 average scores were made. la the medal race at tveotv-Gve bi'"dj< Ihe resaltg were as follows: Mattes'^n 15, ''Slade" 19, Webb 24, 0#ens22.W. J Golcher 18. F. Feudnpr21. Miller 19. Stone '2, Fosier 12. R. Veroon 12. Wicber 10 Debv IT, McArlhur 14. Hirscber 7, Hvoes 14, Harpbam 10, Rose 11, In ibe twenty-five bird bandicap race the scores wer^: Shot at E'fee Shot at Wiseman „. 29 M Rose 30 Fynes. — _ 24 11 Dprhy — _ 30 18 18 23 Fmt-ir „ 29 W. J. nnicher - 22 15 "Sla-tf" _...23 F. Ffudoer „ 22 17 Mf'Arthar.... ... ..„ 23 H. VemoD 2i 10 Miller 2a IS 16 In the mercbaDdise race at tweDty-6ve target.", haodicnps were allowed on the following basis. Men in Claaa A shot at 25 birdf; men io Class B sbnt at 25 birds pla=i one-half as many as tbej miEsed; men in Class C shot at 25 birds pins as m^ny targets as they missed; thib style is known as the "Botle handicap " The resalt of the shoot was as follows: CLASS A. Birds I Bfrda PIrds Shot at I SC'-red Shot at 2-5 I Ppui1''er 18 25 25 ! Hobble 20 25 CLASS B. 28 I M. lier 15 30 27 HvDea 17 81 27 I Verni;n 14 31 CLASS C. ^6 I R"se 22 32 40 I Hlrschler 18 31 Practice and ten bird recea previous to the rpgalar events show the following resoUe: At a ten bird ra^e — Webb 8, Derby 5. Feudner 10, flirschler 3, Matteson 7, Vernon 4 Wicker 3. A eecncd Un bird race resulted: Webb 10, "dlade" 9. Hobbie 7, Vernon 3. and Matieaon 9 Three ten bird race found the following resalte: Feadopr 6, Miller 0, "Slade" 6. Webl3 8, Owens 5, Foster 5 "Sladc" 6, Matteson 8. Miller 3. Birschler 0, Uprby 2, Feodner 9. Derby 5. Foster 7, Mattfson 8, 0*enB 7. Miller 6, Webb 3. Btirins the day's snoot Webb broke ninety-eight oat of a possible 111 shot at, Feudner eie-hty out of 102 and Owecs seventy-five out of nineiy-five shot at. Webb - Birds Sen red .......... 20 "Slad*^" ~. 20 23 Foster. 15 - Oar Los Angeles correepoDdent adv ees us ibat the eighih semi-annual tournament of the Los Angeles Gun Club was soccesf fully condDCted Saturday acd Sunday last. The sportsmen present made up in enthusiasm what ibey lacked in numbers. The first day's sport consisted of ten fifteen target races, entrBcce $1.50, claES sbootisg, money division 50, 30, 20 acd 10 per cent. The second Jay's events em- braced four fifteen target races, conditions similar to the previous day's ehcotinE; the two-men chanapionship team race at 25 targets, for the "E.G." Smokeless Powder Cap valued at $50, entrance $2 per team, which was won by E. Mason and J. E. Vaoghan. This cup was won last year by Dr. Tabor and S. R. Smith. The five men championship race followed for the Lcs Angeles Gun Club Trophy valaed at $75, twenty-five targets per man, $7 50 entrance per team- The trophy was won by a mixed team from Los Angeles and Santa Ana. I( bad prpviously been held bv L. Breer, C. A. Leighton, C. Van ValkeDbore. A. W. Bruner atd t^. T. Alexander. The individual championship, which was won by E K. BUdes la^t year, was captu-ed by E. Mason, who made a score of 48 out of a pnssible^SO L. Breer tied with Mason, but in the sboot-tfi at len birds a man, Mason grassed the ten straight, while Breer mad? bat eight, which lost him the privilege of wearing ihe diamond medal, which was donated by the Los Acgelea Gun club for the Individual cbampiouF^bip. The Maugairao was used in all events. Chss shooting prevailed. Extra events were shot each day. Van Valben- burg, Mason, Vaaghan and Blanchard were the high average men. The summaries and scores in detail are as follows: First day. Ten races at 15 targets each — 14 14 14 14 Van Valterbnrg, C 14 13 H BiBDrbard.E-L .„ i5 12 12 Vao.ban. J. E -13 12 15 Maaon. E...- H 13 14 Lei too 13 ill 11 Barnes„.,™....„_ ~ lo U 13 JuDPfi — .- 13 in 8 Woodbory 12 9 S Brown. S .- - PcbDEuacber, J - 8 8 7 "Carver" _ 14 II 15 12 1.^ 13 15- ii U li H 12 12 H 11 11 14 ]3 12 15 15- 10 It 13 12 10 14 13 9 13 10 II 13 10 l.i- 12 11 7 11 11 12 13 8 3 11— S 12 13 12 12 13— e Second day. Foor races at 15 targets each — Vaoeban * Carver" B uner, A. W, 13—52 May. H Voora.y Van VsltienbQrg-.iS 15 13 Brper L -IS 14 12 Blanchard „.-.15 M 12 Brown 12 13 14 Maifipld. J 12 12 15 Masun U 14 U 12—61 12 14 73 12-51 13 m 1-.;— 47 11 10 lS-17 9 14 10 13-46 13 14— 2j -It Two-men championship team race, 25 targets per man — MasAB _ ...1111111111111111111111111-25 VBDgho__ 1101101111111110111111111—22—47 Maifleid .-. iiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiion— ?< Blanchard 011lllOlJlH'l]iOililill.— 21— 45 Breer -.- - - „..110Cili1Iiin'lillill1iiO 2i May - - - .1111001 nil lOlOiilolliIl— 20-42 BmwD OOlOltlllMllOlIlinintl— 21 "Carver" iniullIUOlOliinooonOi— 18—39 Vao Valtenbni^ liniUilOllIliOl Ulinn Broner ...iioirooiooiiiiiinoiiooii- 16— 31 Preyise, C - roioilllionillinilillllll- 19 Freyiag. f _ OODllOiiliOuiiOOllloiloo -16—34 Five-men charopiooahip team race, 25 targets per man — L03 ANGELES AND SANTA ANA TEAM. ftfatfleld „ ..._ iiinniiiriiiniiiiim-2.5 Kason ; Illilllf'llllil0iilli1i.''li— 22 Vaoebao „...-.....„ „..1H'1 uiiOiiniiiiinoinil ■ 21 Blanchard „__,. nilOiioii(Hfiiiioinioiii-j9 May - ~ ll^UOlOUlIllllillOlWlOl- 18— 105 LOS AHGELE3 TFaM. Breer - ■- „.nillinilI11T11iiinino— 24 Vao Valkenbarsr - nooinoiiiili'liuiiliil- 22 Bniner — — . llln-ioiCOIlt OIliIiiliO 1—17 '*Carve"r" ........-.._ OOOiolollIinnill llMlino— 17 Brown 1". ll01liOllllOlM)lOu< 011010—14-94 Individual championship race, 50 taree's p^r m«n — Mas'd Breer Va Vaifeenbarg Vaoehan "(hrver"...— .... B'liDPr Frcviag. C £U 'Ci.ard „ Alalfleld May Jfrey ag. P... ... iioiiiiiioiiiiiiitniiiiiinniniiiiiiiiiiiiiini— 48 _.lll 11 OIlllnlMllllltlllOIIIItlttlMllllllllill— 44 itiioiiiii'iniiiriiiiiiiiiiiino iiiiiiiiiiiiiiis . liililMlini oic>oililiniilllli|oiiiiiliO!llii— 12 ... lOMiiioiiiiiiiioiinimcoihiiiMiiiiPonniMt— n . ii<'i<-ii«iiiaiiii liillil'OMiliioilliK'iiuiiiinii— 41 . .11 i>ii>ioiiiiiiiouiniii lOtiiH-iiiininioiiiniii I— 40 .onuiii' iiiioiiii'iiiiiiiiiiOM 0 lOKiiitmiiitii— 40 , .iiiiiitiriiiioiiiiiiiiii' I itiimiiiioiioinoii 1111—40 ^ lll(il01llOI001ll<'lll00ilUM1101llI0ll' 11011)1011— :ia Brown°'..T..'."..'.!.JL7".....110101Qi01001Hll010llOUOOl0100lOlOU100ul0100aO— 27 Summary of high averages. Totals Percent. Van Valkenbai^ lal day. broke HI onl of l.=0 ^d '■ " 101 ■• ■■ im— 242 oat of 206— 93 Mason lal •■ " la^ •■ ■■ i50 2t| '■ '■ 99 '■ "110—231 " " "— S8.S Vaaghan :._ist " . ** 133 " •* 150 2d " '■ 97 " "110-230 " '■ "-83.1 Blanchard _l3i " " 134 " " ISO 2d •' •• 94 " •' 110-223 ' —87.6 The Union Club shoot, notwithstanding the unpropitions weather, was well attended by members who shot throagh the regular events and indulged in considerable practice shooting besides. The scores were not up to the average by reason of wind and rain. In the handicap medal shoot at twenly-fi7e targe's (a possible twenty-five being the limit of breaks) K Peterson was the winner on a fcore of tweniy- three. In the rfga'ar club aboot at twenty-five birds. Fisher won first money, Debenbam took second money, third went to Javelte Jr. and Itgeo, Bickerst&ff and Johnson divided foartb. The scores in detail were as fcllowe: Handicap medal shoot, 25 targets — Sh' tai Brose Fiaher 25— iiiiuiioinuiioii'^iini ~2z Bellof...™..., „ 2.S— OlOiOOIOCOOuOOHiiO OOiHO — 4 Thomas 25— lOlOit- OlOi lUUuiOOl' 0 0010 — 9 Gihson _ 2»-li-1000100l|iOHiO;0 (jIh 1 — ll Orr _ 2i— i00K)nuiin0OUOt)O10U —10 P*-ter5nn 28— illOlMlOlinllluOirOlilOlill —23 Hemes 2s— loiouoo'iil oimoiioioo ~l- WcUnnnell. J 28-< 101 io'-looiioO'COtoOnOroo O'i0"itiovo 1 on noon — m Syrr. 30-iiiooottoiiniin'noiooio«ifl& 1—14 Bickersiaff. _ 3"— !OnilOlOlllli>llliO L000i«OOIl— 17 Lewis ..._ _3O^-O0l0i.&J00l0.000Olt0000Ou0U01U— 7 Regalar club shoot, 25 targets — Bi kPraiaS __ lOIOflCOlOllirOOOIlOOilini— U Ki-hcr.... _ onnilllllilli'inoilinui— 20 Ho't loniioiii onnoiiiou.o— 17 Mi chell _ „ Olimiiin Oi>i"llinooi'>il— 16 B. nt.(^r JiOl OlM'lliU Ol'O'lIlUCOo— 10 !*fbUllZ .lloOOiiOO'UOliUOUi'OiiliDOOl— 8 B--iiof , r«ii iinoco'iiiiotooniini— 12 l.Eefi ;....010'lOUilIMK10» OiXOlOlO— n iTieschman . CO o«0j-2"llinoii0l>0i0i— 13 I hoina'* .-r. OOOdCOiocjOiO 00"< oionioir— 6 Thehbuir, • _ ;..'Oonooii'ini'OiOO.«i'Olo 1— 8 Bickerelaff. Joe 0iloii0U0lllli'lttil00liin-14 (jl'isoo f>Oiil0111liO>MOi>UI10 000— 9 lAiiZer OooOootO OOlO iWOUnOO-i — 2 s^chencel. Jr - oO-rfUnOi'lul-'lOiiiiOii U"010— 6 .Javftie. Jr ..11 DC-OiOiUOllillOllinnoil — 15 Pisanl _ ., „...1010I10 OlllOOlOl'iniOlOn— H ne-enbam omunO'iniiiiinOiiii'Jii-iS Spiro „ 0Ol0l0Oll'(«i:O1iL0«>»'0Onoi— 6 fill nlaod lifllili-lolloilOi'loiOluil— 14 Wollam _ I0ll>nioil"iioillillo«ii0— 17 Hess loiioiioiioiioi ninifiinitO-H L*^v.■^3 .„ ;_.tOOOOi001iilOliOMOl'0 OlO-lO McDoDQell. J „ „ OOUOIO 01 10101101 lUOOl I— I ^ Mcrionnell, M „.„ „ _ oioiiiuioonoiinioniu>i— 16 G»9ter ; _ _lini(0 OilOilOnoooOOOllO — 9 K(.b'-rs.jn, G. D innoioiiil uilliniouool— 17 Prterson „_._„ Iii0' 1..|IJ010 00i» 111—12 Kiihertson, W lOliniO OIlllIinOIOOTOlO -15 Fiiig.pr 00-*OOinillOniOIi«0 noiO-Kt- 5 S^h.oder _ OlOlll I lOlOOlOlU 111 10100-16 Gibson. R. W „ „ li'10< 01001 IW'li 10 OOOlliH-ll Orr „ 10JI)U00010j0011i,00100o111— 8 Bine rock shooting at Eckhardi's Park on Sunday show five events on the card. It is probible that a new gan club will be organized in Sacramento among the sportsmen who shoot at the above resort. The scores made were the follow- ing: Match at 10 targets — Kirg _ lOlOmmio— 5 Hosg fOIirOTlH— 6 E khardl ll'lllll01-8 Shaw ...OliooiOOOO— 6 Knhslaller ..lOinnooi~7 M- ore OnoOt'ioil— 3 Biemer Oinoi'loi- 6 Smfih. W. H OOiinOiooo— 3 Huobard OnOiOiil.1-6 Smiih.S OOOOlOjiOO-2 ihupman -. lllOUOlOl— 6 Match at 15 lareete — Hnag imnillioaill— 13 C^hapmaD... Fbuara'lPr llliliO OillOlO— 9 Shaw Eckbardt lliioyioo.iooli— 9 .Team shoot at 25 targets — Eckhardt - 010011111*1011111111111111-20 Hong _i0O"llll,lllliC0I0l11llinO-l8 Shaw _ LOlllllOUlCOnOOlblUlllOO— 13 Total _ „ „ 49 Rohsialler „ Olllllliioooiiinttioion— 18 Ci>a,'maQ _0.0oilinoui„li0il!<'0i0il Moure^ 1111001011110101101100000—13 Total _ Team shoot at 25 targets — Eckhardt _ _.. Hoag „ „ .45 ..oiiioiiiiioiiiinmiMoi- ..loiioiniiniiiniio ift.li- -lOll-O OOilUIIOIOlOliliiI- ,_io«ioOuiooooyi.iootooiioi i- Total _ „ _ „ 61 Bohataller „ 010011' 01 1 KO 0ni1l0l"M— 14 ^mlth — OliOilOi lOlIOl I lli.M 11111—18 M ore I UtinUilOOOloroO '1100110(11-11 Chapman .OoOlloOCOlloOll O.toOtOOo— 8 Total ...: 51 Match at 20 targets- Smith lOlllllUlllllIIllOI-IS, Eckbardt Olinm'iollnil.inOO— 15 Eubstaller .llllOlCOJtOlOlllllOl— 12 A coterie of well known sportsmen were interested specta- tors of peveral individual pigeon matches at the Icgleside groundG last Saturday afternoon. The main race, between W. C. Brown and Supervisor Howard Black, was at twenty- five birds, A heavy westerly wind and a speedy lot of strong filers pat the shoole'S on (heir mettle. Brown missed three birds after grassing his first one, then followed with eleven siraieht which gave him a margin cf two over Black, who shot steadily and ekillfully until bis laat bird wbicb left him a chance for a tie, bat dropped dead out of bonnHs giving the match to Brown by a lead of one bird. John K. Orr was the referee. The Hcores were »« follows: Supervisor Phelps, the latter being allowed four birds, the scores were the following: '■They Are" ..I21"21122-9 | Phelps _.. .0"0010*2w— 6 A second match was arraneed, the city father being allowed six birds cat of twelve; (his was shot out duritjg a six bird pool, Fisher woo again on a score of nine to eighL A babel of cor fliciirg inptruclions in retrieving caused Phelps to lose bis third bird which grew tired of wailing »nd flipped over the pbooters' heads out of bounds. Haight. Vernon and '■Rustler" divided the pool on straight score?, the results were: Haight .221522—6 Black 210210 —4 V*-riion _.122l-2— 6 •■ Theff Are" 2MI '•2112— S ■■ Rasller" inin- 6 Phelps .02»020lw -8 Fay 2*1121-5 In a second six-bird pool race, the scores were: ■Vemon.„ 2nm— 6 Fbther 211021—* ■* Kasi'er"_ „ 111221— 6 Fay _ 12l2i0-5 HalgQl 12«.iJl— 5 The services closed with a three-bird race between JeS Bolton and ex Supervisor Hrgbes, which took place after Ooadjutor Kiltie had passed on a protest entered as to Bolton's dfcided advantage in reach and beieht. Bolton def'.ly grassed bird number two and covered Trap 5 en echelon with his sfcond birrel, patiently awailiog developments. Hughes detonated three large holes in the atmosphere anj lost ihfe race, be says he can hit them on the wing or any- where eloe if they will onlv set for him. The referee and scorer cfficially expreased their re=!pective opinions tbai**tbey were glad they were alive;" then the meeting adj:)nrned sine die. Sscramento trap shooters had to coDteod with a high wind last Sanday. The American Gun Club held their shcot near the American river bridge, the scores in two events were as foUowp: Match at 10 targets — NeKb-rt Illinilll— 10 Jost -...„^ llftloOiOU— 6 D(» Mpnltl llUlOinii— R Frazof ^OOllOiOOlt— 5 sievf^DS _ lllinlino— 7 Talman Oio: 101-11— 5 Cur.ey _ llliOOiiOt— 7 Tumbler. fiiinouioio— 4 Favero liOllolOlO— 6 Browo_ „ OllOuOOulO— 3 Match at 25 targets — Newhert „ llllllO'lIllOIiilOllllin- 22 De Merritt _„ iliilllIO"lioiillliir ifni 2ii Sieve 3 — — 'DiinninoiniioiiMluo— 17 F"»vero „_„ -ON ini iota 'ini 1101' n nil 17 CQflny ._ ...onMII'MOHiniia'llMnO— 17 T omhier — „i 1 1 1 lOIOinoi iion n It 010 - 16 Talman ___ o oiOi n ormniiooi Ol'-O— 13 Br-uQ „ _ _ I'lniniOOoifVini. oiioimo-IS Frazee „„ __ 01 OUO KiniroiOOlOOlo ftO- 7 Jual „ 010000 101 lOloO JO 100.0>;000— 6 The fourth hnndicap medal shoot of the Garden City Gan Club last Sunday took place during a strong wind. A. Holiues was the medal winner in the first event, a summary of scores is as followp: G. A. Anderson, 23 oat of 26; W. B. Hobson, 19 out of 26; F. Holmes, 20 oat of 26; H. Lion, 24 out of 30; A Holmes, 28 oat of 3^; ' Heidelberg," 20 out of 26. In the second event, the individual championship medal race at 50 targets, won by G. H. Anderson, the sam- mary of scores is the following: G. H. Anderson, 47 out of 50; F. Hnlmes, 46 out of 50; 'Heidelberg." 39 out of 60" Hobson, 38 oat of 50; H Lion, 36 out of 50. In a twenty-bird match at Antioch last Sunday the scores made by members of the Antioch Gun Club were: Bern- frFe IS, Ross ]6. J. P. Taylor 17, Dr. George 16, Durham 13, Myrick 11, Jos Taylor 12, Odicalt 17, Heidorn 7. Elkwood Park Notes. ChfiS. M Fieber purprisfd the company witb an unwonted display of f^kil), kilting twenty-eeven birds out of twenty-nine during the afternoon. In a twelve bird handicap race with The Grand American Handicap, which was shot Ust week, brought together the largest gathering of pigeon shoot- ers that ever met at one toarnament. Two hundred and sixty-three men took part in the big handicap, and it was only by good mansgement that the shoot was completed as soon as it was. Elmer E. Shaner, of Pil'sbarg, was the manager for the Interstate Association, and be bad made his plans Eo well thai things went off wiihout a hitch, and the big handicap was finished in Isss than two and a half days. The Ecoring was in charge of Edward Banks, the secretary" treasurer of the association, and the records, as usual, were very complete. This will probably be the last of the big handicaps. If they are continued, and the entries increas'? as ihey have in in past years, they will become too unwieldy. It is proposed to change the conditions for the bigshoot and so ia a measure limit the entries. There will be no attempt to bar oat any 6hootets who wish to compete, bat those who are not np to handicap form will have opportunities to take part io other events. 8ome shooters and those who are interested in shooting claim that a handicap does not settle a champion- ship, Acd that it is not fair to call the winner of the Great American Hsndicap ihe champion pigeon shot. Chaujpion- ehip events are asuaily scratch events, all ihe competitors starting from the same mark. Next year there will in all probability be a championship shoot that will be so arranged (bat the winner will not have the title disputed. A twenly-five bird shoot is not long enough to settle a championship. There is too much chance io the short race, and so it is proposed to make the championship one at fifty birds and all the men are to shoot from the 30-yard mark. An event with condilinns like this, it is expected, Wf>nld attract perhaps twenty-five or thirty entries, and it would be a contest worth going a loog way to fee. Twenty-pioht states were r^-prfsenied in Ihe list of shoot- , rs. Npw York led with 42 pniries. New Jerpev had 41, I Hionis 34 Peansvjvania 26 Ohio 19, Iowa 14, MipBOOri 12, Wtpconsin 10 Kentnckv 8. Connecticut 8. Marvland. Massa- cbusettp, Indiana, Minnesota 7 ^acb. Tennecgee 6. South Oarolina 4 Nebr^'tca 4 Texas 4. Maine 3 Georgin, Cali- firnia, Michigan, V'rgioia 2 each. North Carolina, Rhode Islind. Arkannas, Color«di, Florid', DiBtriPt of Columbia and Canadi 1 each. This year the 31 vard mark was the handicap limit for the beat men. the other distances being shortened accordingly. One hundred and thirty-five of tb^ 286^ ®tj« i^veetisv mtir §pcvt»tnixn* [Apbil 29, 1899 sbooters entered were new, that is, had never entered in the previous Grand American Handicaps. A total of five hun- dred and ten shooters have participated in these events since their inausuration sii vears ago. This year sij men shot from the 31-yard mark, eleven at 30 yards, nineteen at 29 yards, eighty-four at 2» yards, one hundred ;and twelve at 27 yards, thirty-six at 26 yards and ten at 25 jards. Three ladies shot from the latter mark. In looking over the list of well known professionals and amateurs who shot inside of the 30 yard mark it seems that some shooters were very lucky in dis- tance allowances; the birrs being as a rule corkers, I he scratch men had an uphill 6ght, it being an exceedingly difficult mat- ter for a straight score to he shot from the scratch mark. Many surpriser took place during the shoot, as crack after crack went to pieces. The cup went to the West, ihe west- ern men also took all the glcry and likewise seventy-five per cent of the money. Two incidents occurred daring the meeting for which the excellent management were in do way reeponsible. The first took place at the commencement of the shoot when T. H, Cohron, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., was barred by reason of his color. Objections were raised by some of the participints who did not think a colored man quite their equal. He might have shown his equality in good shape if he had been given a chance at the traps. We are inclined to think that drawing the color line in Mr Cohron's case during an Inter Slate open to all to(7rnament was in very bad taste. The other episode was a showing of feeling lliat was decidedly unsportsmanlike. It happened during the miss and out shootiug of the ties at the finish of the contest. Dr. J G. Knowlton, a prominent amateur shooter from New York, stepped to the score and shot at his sixth bird, a strong circling ouigoer to the right; it was hard hit and fell dead a short distance over the boundary. The gentleman was out and then took place an exhibition of par- tisan felling that was very discreditable, "shouts, cheers, howls and expressions of joy to such a degree for a short time that pandemonium reigned.'' Exuberance and a feel- ing of jiy over a victory is no more than natural, but "rub- bing it in" to a defeated man is not fair play. Incidents of a more palatable nature were not wanting, the following funny story was told of F. S. Parmelee. He stutters but this does not interfere with his shooting, although it did cost him a "miss." He was at the traps and the bird trapped refused to rise. A shooter always has the privilege of calling "no bird" on such occasions, provided he is willing to pay for the extra bird. Parmelee had his back to the referee, who of course could not see that he was trying to say "no bird." The "no" stuck on his lips and before be could get it out the bird flew away and the referee quietly re- marked, "A miss." Parmelee managed to speak then. He protested that he was trying to say "no bird" but the referee said he bad not heard him. "Well,"8iid Parmalee. "you know I can't talk. Next time I want to call 'no bird' I'll stamp the ground." The American Field says that G. Nauman Jr. or "Califor- nia Jack," as the sbooters nicknamed him, became very popular in a very short time with nearly every shooter on the grounds, for it took an experienced eye only a few moments to discover that he was a trap shot worthy of the greatest respect. "Jack" Fanning is entitled to a correction in his score; he killed twenty-two birds Instead of twenty one, as was stated last week Altogether over 25.000 birds were shot at this year, the greater part of them were blue in color: All the retrieving was done by dogs, considering the thousands of birds killed their task was a most laborious one. We are indebted to Shooting and Fishing for the follow- ing interesting table of guns, loads, etc.: F P. Stflnnard E R. Poet A. L Ivins James Atkinson J Thom>is Geo. W Clay Hsrry Dunnell Jns n's Vni] Lengprke Frederick Bncfeiia J. r. Sumpter, Jr Neaf Apsar G W Snhnler James H nnmpbelt T. A. Marebftll J. H Van Mater "Also Ran" B F. Popham John Prtrker Dr J. Hnod A. Williams J. 3 Fanning Fred Coleman J. SncH ... Jf>hn B Mnsby 0. E. Francis „ C. w Billines E W Ford J, 8 Dnstnn Pamiiel Fntcbings C E Fnreiiand John Nif lloLRnn W D Bnrffess Gav V. Pering C. T. r'fliiifion P«nl Nir^li Thnmoa Dnnley G E n.nciis A. T Lficlit F. D. Aikire H. I.. Edaartnn K d Rockwell w. Fred Qnimhy .... v. E B.»ltenstein Dr, a. Siiaw I W. Bndd Geo A. Mnshpr W. A Reilraan ...™. M. T. Smith A. w. nn Pray Wond Fawceft Wiilinm Wsener Phil DtW Jr C a-en'-e Naoman. Jr L. H Owen Mrs" P. H Mnrrey C. n .-■tnrkweli Chas. ZwirlPin H. E. BuPkw^lter F R. ^Jr.nc^Iton R. O Heikes F. R Walker John W Hoffman , Dr R Brnwall Brortine Life No. 3 Jnhn C Kn^iand Ed Hinkman U F Bonder Lniiis Belioff U A. vreloh Dr. R G. Fallis Ei Bingham J. 3. Pnoer J. M George' , OlflTpnoe iTigier Viotor Siudley w. R Milner , W. G riart Moll John=nn John W. Lilly H. Fnrd ... H. E. Bftlrenstein T... W. Stoddard T W Mocfey C F Lennne H. B. Monev R R Mor-ill J S S Romion Ghas B Cnllen Gen C. MeVev D V. T«tllneer W. R Hacsinger W C«Bh»n J C. Hioks C. R. Fnirmnnnt J. T Anthony R. Lnndis Bon Toinol W R ElMston T P [.Bflin John r. Halowell A L. Millor Frod M NfoKay F. S. Parraeloe Cnl. A. G. Pourtney B, R. Wnrlhern Joseph Kirfther E. r Bnrkh°rdt L H snhoriemeier .. R a Waddell W. R, Dnnoe Dr, J G. Kllbonrn.. .'.7.Z Ed Vnrlr. ■S-'mnpl Hoffman. Jr James flj m psnn J R. Reeeman . J B Bar'o D I Rr»'tl3y H R O-dawa A. R. K'ng ■ PIm Giovor Cant, M^nev ] '.'" O. F. Bruoker Alt-erg Loenlng ..... John A. T.anp Wal'i. o Ml'lor... .7 ' W F. Merdr'th .".'.".' Powiird Sfhlmmei F T. Wood H T- imh.-nor ...'.'.".■ Sp(' .ng Life No 1 , ^- 1' Stewart , raitb Parker„... Greener.. Parker .... Francotle .... Winchester .. -mith Parker Smith ^vinchester.. ashmote .... teener Sm'lh Parker imith... Parker Smith Franeotte.. 'till'.." mllh Francotle.. Winchester .. mith Parker Forehand...., ireener Parker Jmltb Franeotte.. ^mith oott Lefever barker Greener milh Parker reener Scott rHOU=e_ Remington Winchester Parker Pardey 'labrongh. Greener ■mith Parker Rpmington Winchester Parker Remington ParkPr „... Winchester; mith Dalv ^milh Parker Cftsbmore.. -milh Pa-her Lpfever....... ■mith Parker Greener...., W Ricbards.. Franeotte , Parker Franeotte... ■SrePner Parker 'ashmnre ... Franeotte ... Parker Stannnrd ... ^mi'h Franeotte.. Smith Francotle.., Parker ihmore ., nith . Groener .. Parker .... ■^mith .. .. Reminglon ., Franeotte .. ' nith . Parker Pnrdev Franeotte . Smith Robs' Smith Parker t^olfs Prflncntte.. Parker Sontt Parkpr Greener Parker Grppner Smith Parker'.. .7." Greener Daly GruPner Pordpy iFrancotte.. Wktg't OF Gdn 7 14 7 i 7 13 8 7 10 7 1-2 6 14 7 8 7 13 7 14 8 7 12 7 U 7 12 7 12 S 7 14 7 11 8 8 7 14 7 H 7 13 7 4 7 4 7 12 7 12 7 15 7 15 7 2 7 11 7 2 7 12 7 4 7 15- 7 13 7 14 8 7 15 7 3 7 10 7 14 7 14 7 12 7 13 7 13 7 8 7 1 7 12 7 13 7 12 7 8 7 14 7 15 7 14 7 12 7 7 1 7 13 7 11 7 14 7 3 7 9 7 15 7 15 7 4 8 7 14 7 11 7 12 7 11 7 1 7 12 7 4 7 8 7 8 7 15 7 IS 7 14 R 7 15 7 14 7 11 7 l.i 7 9 7 11 7 15 7 12 8 8 7 12 7 14 7 13 7 15 7 12 7 14 7 15 ......... 7 15 7 11 7 S 7 12 7 15 7 12 7 a 7 8 7 14 7 2 7 10 7 10 7 12 S 7 II 7 10 7 12 7 14 7 8 7 8 7 IS 7 7 7 4 7 7 Trap .Jmnkeless.. Leader D M C V L & D., Lender I rrflp [Leader Trap Leader Tran Leader Victor Trap Repeater U M ■' and Win.... n M C V L & D.. Loader win Pigeon n M C V L & D.. Trap -mokelesg„ Smk and V L & D. Smokeless Loader •.mokeless Trap ■mokeless Trap CMC and Win... Leader , U S Rapid Trap 3K Dn Pont , Sli Scbultze, 4f . " 45 " 48 " ., 13 Du Pont , 3V^ Baz">rd , 48 Schulize , 42-43 Haz and DuP.. 3'4 Du Pont 43 ■' S-3i{ King's ■n-12 Dn Pont , 3?X " , 48 Scbultze , 3% Du Pont 3 ■' 314 King's 4S schnltze Kings Gold Dust Scbultze Du Pnnt «\-V4 Du Pont 4S-48 scbultze ^H-SH ■• 'H " S Dn Pont.. 3-4 50 4S Leader , ISmnkelesa 0 M 0 and Win. Leader Trap Smokeless ., Leader... Trap .... iLe der.. iTrap .... iLeader.. iSmokPless ■Trantfe Smokeless . L-ader , rrap Smokeless.. Trap Smokeless .. Tesder... Trap D M C V L & D., Trap Win Pigeon n M C and Win. Trap , Leader Smokeless., T ap Smokeless „ Leader.. Nitro ; Trap Walsrode Trap Win Pi?eon O M G V L & D. rtMn Pigeon Trap Acme , U M G V L ,& D. Smokeless Trap , Leader.. Win Pigeon. leader Trap Leader Trap Win p and L Trap Leader Trap Win Pigeon okelojvs rj M '.■ V L & D.., T.eftder Trap U M C a'li'd Win'.'. Trap ' e-der Trap '"ictor Smokeless Trap r.!!7!7!7 " & Smokeless. tJ M c' V "l"'&"d7! ^K schutze ^M Do Pmit ^hi Schnlize 42 LaSin ,& Rand. 43 HftZ.ird 18 E C 15-48 Scholize 3>»i-3% Du Pont , 1 •• , 3^ -chnltze 3Vi Du Pont V«-3%'Srhnltze.. f'/i Du Pont 31J nnpoiit 3U1 Schnltze 31*2 Du Pont 12 " E C Rohnltz Dn Pont l.S-lJi8-7 \% 7 ^\ 1% \^ 7 I'd 7 « 7 1« 1« 1 3-16 7 31^-Sl;, " , ■in Scbultze 314 Hazard 3l<; ■■ 514-3KEC 31J Sebuiize 3ii,-3Vi Du Pont. " E. C. 14 Du Pont I'd 43 3H-SK " . 31^ Rphnltze ■14 King's... 3i*j Scbultze 43 DuPont 3l< " and Hazard Siii " "EC 43 Du Pont 3Iij " , Scbultze %M, '■ 41! " siii " "J4 Du Pont y, " 3 Sohnltze 3VS Sohnltzs 33 Walsrode .52 E. n ■>V^ Sobultz , 48 •• 13 Du Pont 314-314, Schnltze 3V!; Dn Pnnt 45 Lafiin;.t Rand., 45-4' Sehulizs 40 Du Pont 314 E C 33.^ So- nltze 314 Du Pont '"4 •■ 46 " •... 3V< " 3V« " S'4 " 3U,.3% Hazard SVJ Schnltze 3'4 " SXj " 3U, Hazard ?.\'„ ■ " 3C Schnltze S.X-Z\!. Dn Pont 48 Scbultze 48 43 Hazard 3»4 Dn Pnnt .., 31^1 Hazard SV,-S% " 3>4, Dn Pnnt 45 oohnltze 12 Lnflin&Rand.. 3><; Dn Pnnt 314 spbni'ze fo EG,S Bchullze.. 31^ Schnltze, = 0 " 31!: Dn Pont 314 Kino's 31., Dn Pont 314 Schnltze 3X, Dnpont «%-%^ " 3>J " and Sch'ltz 13 Bcbnltze Shot. Gzg. No. 114 7 Hi. 7 114 7J<-6 114 7 ' Va. 7 fa 7 I 3 16 7 114 7 K 7 IK 7 1 3-16 7 II4 7%-7 <>i 7 ' 3-16 7-6 H4 7-6 7 7 7 7 7 7J<-7 7-6 8-7 7 8-7 7K-7 7'.^-7 7 7V7 lyi 71J2-7 7 7 iJgiM 7 114 / '^ I 1 7 !i 1 1I4 6 WW ' lii 7 lli 7 3-16 7 1% 7 1% '(4 114 11*1 IJi ■I II4 ^^ life i'4 1'4 '■4 1=4 ■'4 7i^ 7 7 7 7 7-6 7-6 I'fe1l4 7 "4 7^7 l*tl 7J4-7 114 7 114 7 1 :i-16 7 1'4 7 114 7 7 7 7 7V7 711, 7K-7 -•%-! 7 7-6 7 7-6 7 7K-' 7 7 l%H!l 71^-7 II4 7 1% 7}^ J. A. Jackson , J. G Knowlton , s. M. Van Allen , G R. Honeywell Henry C H. P. Collins Albert Dunned W P. shattuck Jnhn Plankington, Jr., Gt Greener . Daly Parker ., Smith .. Parker .. Smith.. Gashmore G Renttte Parker mith Parker Winchester .... "oil's Francotle Greener •^. P. siaonard Franeotte . .. vv. Richards.... milb Francotle -cntt Greenor Franeotte Parker Franeotte . Smilh Greener G. C. Abby.. Parker. Greener Parker... C C Hess William Dnnnell C. W. Bndd Dave Elliott G B Dicks W. s Canon .,. W. L Smi h B. I.Carter Carl Von Leogerke,. Kmile Work W, B. Teftingwell C. K Oeikler Fd. Johnson Dallas Elliott Dr. J. 1,. Weller H. J. Mills B. H Norton J. D. Gay J. A. Sherbarne Geo S Burr ugbs .. Mrs. W. P Shattuck Stephen Meunler Frank Hanison H. J. Lyons F. C. Rawnide Cbas. Stanley E. L. Post Gbas. H. Wooiley .Tames L. Smith Chas S.Campbell F. L. Snyner Geo. W. Loomis Silas Palmer B. r:reighlon H. B Fisher G. S. McAlplo W. M. Talley H. P. -baner J. E. Riley OttoZwerg. Jr A. D. Spetry U. R sweny G H. Ford H. H. Moore W. T S Viuceut... .. C F. Arno Jim Jone-' Capt. Bunk , U. M. C J. A Samuelson H. D. Kirkover, Jr... Aaron Uoty George L. Deiter Fred Farmer J. Oldbnt _., 1, R. Malone W. F. Parker Dr J. W Smith Chas. VjixoTi Arthur Gamble Edward Banks Wm Harbaugb E D Fulf.rd J tt'H. Denny Fred Gilbert J. B. Savage IParker... T. P Hicks Vtanuard Weig't OPbUN -m'th Greener Smith Parker Greener -mith ....• Parser ...' Pnidev Spencer Winchester . . Smith Greener. Parker Remington., smith Lefever Greener Parker Remington .. smith Parker Cashmore.., Greener ' oil's Parker Smith Parker L'.fever wiocbester . Parker Reminglon . Boss Smith . W. R. Paltnn., 1. W. Brairball Louis Bildebrant J. A R. Elliott.... C M Grimm "Thomas Marlin Aaron tVnodrnfl . Wm, Holdeu No 99 0. V. Rattle G. A Young Dr. w K. f;arver Geo, H Pelermann H C Heiscbey R, Valentine Wm. Vance C- F. Bryan O, R. Dickey John Watson W. Weidmann A. C. Paterson Dr. J. L. \\ illiamson .... W. H. Perrlne J. L. Brewer .■. T. J. Sinbener M L.Rice Wanda R. T. Woods James O'Brien w. M. Thompson Russell Klein F M. Cookrill Dr W. B Kibbey < hrisG 'ttlieb.... Oswald Von Leneerlie . B Leroy Geo McCartney F M. Fanrote E S Rice M. Garreit I S Sedam E A. Gei (Trey Wm R Crosby H. W. Rawson Geo. Roll Edwin St Tt vant B W.Claridge R- Jarvis MiltLindsIev R. L Packard R Kus« Chas Green. Jr O. C Bogardus J. B, Robertson .S nit.. Remington ... Fraucot'e Winchester. ., Smitb Parker Cash more . Lefever .... Smitb Greener .. Parker ... . Smith , Remington ., rashtrore... Franeotte . ., Parker Smitb Greener ...., Smitb Ca'-hraore. Smith , Parker Smith Franeotte....;. Remington ..'. Parker Winchester.... Oashmore Greener Smilh Greener Rfiker L- fever Remington ... Parker 16-ga Winchester ... . Purdey Smith Parker Greener. Parker Baker lbs. ozs. 7 11 7 10 7 7 7 14 7 12 ■7 12 7 14 7 11 7 14 7 14 7 11 7 12 7 13 7 12 7 8 7 14 7 6 7 14 7 6 7 2 7 15 7 7 7 14 7 14 7 8 7 15 7 12 7 11 7 12 8 7 11 7 15 7 6 7 11 7 8 7 1 7 14 7 I 7 10 7 12 7 15 7 13 7 14 7 8 7 2 7 8 7 15 7 12 7 11 7 14 7 9 7 5 7 12 7 4 7 12 7 14 7 15 8 7 13 8 7 14 7 12 7 10 7 14 7 12 7 12 7 15 7 12 7 10 7 12 7 12 7 11 7 12 7 4 7 12 7 14 7 14 7 12 7 12 7 6 7 7 7 14 7 15 8 7 15 8 7 14 7 13 7 8 7 8 7 13 7 15 6 7 16 7 14 7 12 7 8 7 6 7 8 7 12 7 12 7 12 8 7 14 7 12 7 12 7 12 7 12 7 10 7 15 7 15 6 li 7 12 7 12 7 10 7 4 7 1! 7 14 7 12 7 15 7 11 7 12 6 8 7 12 7 10 7 12 8 7 15 7 12 7 4 7 10 Win P and L Acme Wiu and U M C.., Leader Trap Smokeless.... rt in Pigeon., Trap Leader Trap Leader n M C V L & D., ILeader U M C V L i D., Trap Leader Acme Trap , Shell. Leader CMC and Win. liCader Smokeless Trap Leader Trap Leader Wi., L& P. Trap Lpader Trap n M C V L & D., l.eader Trap Leader -mokeless Leader Smokeless.. Leader Trap tr M C V L & D., Leader Trap Leader Trap Smokeless .. Lender -imokeless.. Acme Crap U 9 Rapid. Trap Leader riap Leader Trap Leader Win Pigeon . Leader POWOEE. Trap . Leader .. Trap Smokeless , Leader Win andDU C Leader Smokeless & Trap. Trap Lpader Trap Imokeless Leader , O.s Rapid Leader Tr p Leader Win and UM C C M C V L & D.. Trap 42 Laflin&Eand 45 Hazard 3ii Dn Pont 3^ Hflz and Scbultze. Liflln & Rand 31*2 Hazard ^'A-'V, Du Pont 3^-3% " >% " 3Sj " »A " sH " 3^ Hazard 314 Schnltze ZVz Hazard :<=4 " 3!< Schulize :-iJ^ Dn Pont 48 Schu tze 3 King's m Du Pont Latlin & Rand 314 Du Pont _...:.... .50 Schnltze 3Ji " 42 Du Pont 3K-3% Hazard 42 Im Pont <% " 3M SchuHzc Ji-3Vs Hazard 3VS Du Pont 3Ji " 10-42 " 4.5-48 Schnltze 48 •• ■M DnPont 48-50 scbultze... 31.^ E C 314 -chnlize 13 Haz-rd iM Kcbnltze -^ E C 41 Laflin ilPand.,. 3K Schul'ze 42-45 DuPont 3V3-'^a Hazard 334 B C sy, Dn Pont , 48 Schnltze 3J^ Du Pont SK Scnnltze 48' ■■ , 31*2 DnPont 40 " 2% " 48 Schnltze , »/^ •• 3>^ " 45 Hazard S^i-zy DuPont , ■l.]4 Sobullze 314 King's 40 43 Du Pont 314 Raz & schnltze „ 43-50 DuP. &Schultz, 3^2 Schulize 3»4 Du Pnnt 3K Scbultze zy, Hazard ■?.% Du Pont Scbultze Victor D M C V L ,![ D.. Trap Win L and P smokeless Trap Smokeless. Win and U M O Trap Leader Win and UM C Leader. Smokeless... Trop Leader Trap ....'.'.'7.!!!! .7!!!!! Smokeless Loader U M C V L & D.. Victor U M C V L & D.. Leader n M 0 V L & D. Leader .50 E C M Du Pont , zy Hazsrd %y, Dn Pnnt 334 Hazard & Dn Pont 314 Scbultze 4 " 52 S C SV'"* Schnltze 3-314 King's 50 Scbultze '% Dn Pont 3S Scbultze. ■^y-zy Hazard. Schnltze 314-3I2 Du Pont ■^14 scbu'tze m " 3ii,-3K Du Pont %y. Hazard 47 ■■ 'K-a?,^ Hazard & Du P 43 Du Pont 31.^ " SJ^ Schnltze 44 E C- 3^ Du Pont 3!^ " 1% •■ ■■ ■' L& Rand Haz., 47 .sobn tze 314 King's 44 Schnltze % Do P.nt , 51 scbultze , 48 " 40 Du Pont Shot. Ozs. No. 1 3-16 1'4 7 I'ii ■% Hi, 1^, Ii. 7'4 iy ■ly 1'4 8-7 His \y 8-7 ly >i, 1=* i'4 ]\^ 1'4 Hi 1 3-16 1 1-4 11-4 714-7 1 1-4 1 14 1 1-4 7^ 11-4 1 1-4 I l-I 1 1-4 8-7 11-4 1 1-4 7'^-7 7 7 7 7K-7 Apbu. 29, 1899] m^ijii ^xees^^s catxj ;^mn»ni(c(u 381 AGAIN The Blue Ribbon Sale CLEVELAND MAY 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. "Horses Sold uader the Watch." America's Acknowledged Leading Annual Speed Sale. 'Greater in 1899 than Ever Before. Other Great California Shipments Will accompamy Palo Alio, two cars, principally horses wi'h re- cords, iDCiuding Homeward. '2:13!4: Junto. 2,22; Boliaas 2:2l\.- RlDConada, 2:17, and olbers. the get of the renowned McKlnney, 2:213<, and ottier famous sires. There will niso he sold at this sale the great WSI. PENN, 3:071-4. By the records th« fa-te-t trotter ever oa'ered at aactlon Also L*)UIS VICTOR. 2:10 1-4. and consignments ot the tes-t selected race and road ^otse3 from Euch famoii5 BreediDg Farms aa the Oak wood Slock Farm, Lomu Alto JFarm and the Fiedniont Farm and others. The Fdmous Palo Alto Farm Sensaiional Consignment headed by the great ADVERTISER 2:15i j ^'^"'rX^T^n^.^ Over 300 Horses Of the highest character already pledged. If yon have first-class stock for sale apply early I must, however, be of the highest class, as the Cleveland Sale is no place for common horset or counterfeits. It is the Inangnral Sale of the FASIGhTIPTON CO. Address for the present ^ FASIG-TIPTON CO., Madison Square Garden, New York. New Enpiland Futurity OF $10,000 FOR FOALS OF 1899.| $2,000 for Trotting Two- Year-Olds. , $7,000 for Trotting Three-Yeai-Olds. $1,000 for Pacing Tliree-Year-Olds. ! Guaranteed by New England Trotting Horae Breeders Association, Boston- ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 1 1899. HOW TO ENTER. On May 1st send name and bieediag of each mare you enter, and name of horse by which she is with foaL HOW MUCH IT COST AND DATES OF PAYMENTS. No. 1— May 1. 1899, So for every mare named. No. 2— November i5, 1899, SIO for each renewal. With thii November paym-jnts give the sex, color, aod markings of foals. Every foal od which this payment is made is eligible tostart as two-year-old, or three -year- old, or both. ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS. IF YOU START A TWO-YEAR-OLD. No 3— May 1, 1901. SIO for every ooe kept in. Ail foals on which May 1, 1901. pEwmeut is made mast be named at that time. No. 4— August 1, 1901, nay S2J for every one kept in. No. 5 -Night before race, starter must be declared and pay S25. Payments Nos. 3, 4, 5, are not required for entries that do not start as two-year-olds. If you START A :three-year-old. No. 6— May 1, i902, pay S25 if Trotter, glO if Pacer, on every one kept in No. 7— August 1, 1902. pay 535 if Trotter, 810 if Pacer, on everv one kept in. No. 8— The night before the race declare starter, and pay 875 if Trotter and 310 if Pacer, DIVISION OF MONEY. TWO-YEAR-OLD TROTTERS- THREE YEAR-OLD PACERS- THREE YEAR OLD TROTTERS- 8l30tl to drat. 86'iO to ttrat, :^flOUO to fi'st. ftUO o H*>ooDd. 210 to §fcoDd. 1230 t . xecood. 225 to mird. 100 lu Iblrd. &MO to third. 70 to t jurth. 5U to fourtb. 250 to fuurtU GENERAL CONDITIONS. Open to the world. No limit to the number a party may enter. No limit to the number of renewals on any payment except those made on night before either race, when starter must be declared. The whole or any part of an entry transferable. An entry may start as two-year-old. three-year-oid, or boih. If a mare proves barren, slips, or baa dead foal or twins, or if the foal dies before November 15, 1899, the nominator may FUbstitute another foal, regardless of ownership; but there will be no return of pay- ment, and DO entry is liable for more than the amount paid in. Entries to he made to C. M. JEWETT, Secretary, Readvllle. Hass. JOHN E. THAYER, Presideot. $7,500 GET THEM REAOY $7,500 NUTWOOD DRIVING CLUB INAUGURAL Dubuque Preparation Stake A guaranteed puree of S7,500, of which $5,000 goes to colts that trot and 82,i00 to colts that pace, and the money Is divided as follows: fSSOOO to the winner I 800 to the second { 400 to the third I 30«» to the fourth I. lOO to nominator of the winner State Fair I THE STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HAS OPENED THE FOLLOWINC COLT STAKES FOR TROT- TERS AND PACERS. FOR TROTTERS. No. 1— FOR TWO-YEAK-OLDS (2:10 Class) —8.^0 entrance, ot whi h 85 must accompany nomin- ation ; SIO payable July J. and theremaiuiog f]5 payable Augost 15, 1S99 SVOO added bv ihe Societv. No. 3-FOR THR»-E-TEAK-OI.DS AND UNDER (2:25 Ciaes)— SiO entrance, ot which giO most accompany nom nalion ; 815 payable July i. and the remainiae 825 payable August 15, 1.^99. ?300 added by the society. FOR PACERS. No 3— FOR TWO-TJKAR-OLDS (2:30 Class) —Conditions as topayments and added money same as for No. 1. No. 4— FOR THREE-YEAR-OI,DS AND UNOER (2:20 Clais)-Condilion3 as to payments and added money same as No. 2. Entries to all the above stakes are limited to colts whose records are no better than the Class named in conditions ot eaf h stake. In all stakes, failure to make payments as they become doe. forleils enlry and money paid in. and releases subscriber from further liability Five to enter, three or more to start. Money in each stake shall be divided as follows: To wioniug colt, all the stakes and 50 per cent of the added money: second colt, 33 1-3; third colt, 16 2 3 of the added mone> . Two-year-old stakes, mile heais; ihree-vear-ol-^s, three in five Any eoli not winning a heat in tbree or makine a dead "heat, is barred from starting again in that race. No adced money fur a waifcover. If but two start in any of the stnke^. ihey must contest for the stakes paid iu, and diviile them, two-thirds to the winner and one-tbird to second. Otherwise, National Roles to govern. The Stanford Stake for 1901. TROTTING STAKE FOR FOAL.S OF 189S— To be trotted at the California Stale Fair of I 1901 Fifty dollars enlrance, of which 85 must accom- pany nomination May 15, 1S99, 85 January 1, 1900, SIO Janunry ], 1901: SIO" July 1. 1901, and 8-'0 on the I tenth day before the first day of the State Fair of lyOl. 8:00 added by the Society. Mile heats, three * in five, to harness. ' Ihe stakes and added moofy to be divided 50. 25, 15 aod 10 per cent Right reserved to declare two starters a walkover. When only two start ihsy may contest for the entrance monev paid in. to be di- vided 66 2-3 percent, to the winner and 33 1-3 per cent, to the second horse. A horse distaucine the field shall be entitled to first money only. In no case will a horse be entitled to more than one I money. I Remember the date of Closiog is May 15, 1899- [Colts entered in the Occident Stake for 1901 are eligible to entry in this Stake]. Entry blank* containing the special con- ditions relating to all of thu above stakes Tvill be forwarded upnn application. Entries to cIosh with Peter .1. Shieldt*. .Secretary, at Oftlr.e in :?acraiuento, M.4ir 15, 18«9. PETER J. SH(ELD.S, Sec'y. A. B. SPRECKELS, Pres. PACIFIC COAST Jockey Club. OAKLAND RACE TRACK FIVE on MORE RACES DAILY MAY 4 TO MAY 20. Racing Starts at 2:15 P. M Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 m. ; 12;30 ; 1:00; 1:30: 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. Boy Ferry Tickets to Shell Mound. ADMISSION $1.00 F. H. GBEEK. Sec'y. S. N. AKDEOUS, Pres. Racine! Racing! CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB RACES. WINTER MEKTING 1898-99. MONDtY, am. 17 to m 3 locluslfe Oakland Bace Track Racing MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Five or More Races Each Day. Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 m. and 12:.W. I, l:3n. -z, 2:S0 and 3 p. m.. coDneciing with trains St pplng at the entrance ol the track. Buy yonr ferry ilckeis to Shell Mnond. KelurDlDj?. Trains Leave ibe Track at 4.15 and \Ah p. M. and Immediately alter the last race. THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR., PresldenU R B. MILROY. Secretary. TKOXTERS (»5000).. PAGERS (82500).., fSlSOO to the winner I oOO to the second k, 300 to the third I lOO to the fourth L lOO to nomlaator of the winner Open to all foals of 1898 (Now Y-earJlnK8)-to trot or pace aa Three-year-olds at the Annual Meeting of 1901. No further payment till vear of race. On May 1, 1901, those desiring to start shall name their entries and pay on each trotter a forfeit of SiO. and as many may be named as an owner desires to keep in On July 1. 1901. on each ol those kept in 833 mU't be paid on Trotters and SiO on Pacers, and on Starters a forfeit of S>0 on Trotters and a like payment of 825 on Pacers mu-t l>e paid the evening t)elore the race No entry will be liable for more than amouut paid lo or contracted for. American Association Rules to govern; a distanced horse's money going to first horse, but If fewer than four start 1 n the race, those starting will receive only what each wonld have reoelved had four be^n placed. ,,,._. In entries the color, sex and breeding of yearling must he given. C. T. HANCOCK, Pres. I>ubuque, Iowa. Entrance $10 May ITj 1899 _.— _. .y, n linnOr (^°i>°B ^ ^^^ office of the Bheedbb and ' ^ '^^ 11 fillK^I SpoBTSiiAN, register your wants and place an OR SELL n llWIIwIa^ advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with lesa expense than hy any other method. FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO. Gas, Gasoline Engines FOK Fumpiog, Hoisting and Air Compression, STEEL WINDMILLS STANDARD SCALES Send for illustrated list to FAIRBANKS, MORSi: & CO., 310 Market St., San Fkancisco, c 28S Q£%« ^vig^&sv rni^ ^trxtsmtm. [Apeil 29, 1899 THE FARM. A dispatch from Caspeo, Wyoming, saTB; •'Active preparations for the sheep BbeeriDg season are goiog on here and shearers are ar- riving daily in eqaada. More wool will be Pheared at this point and adjacent shearing pens than ever before produced in the history of the industry. April 10. h is the time set for the big contractB. The Woolton steam shearing plant will have sixty machines in operation and will shear 125.000 sheep during the season. The work is done on a Bvstematic plan of registerine:, a date being fixed for each contract with the fljckmastera. The shearing pens at Los Cabin are being rebuilt for enlarged operations and will handle from 65 000 to 75,000 this seison, giviog employ- ment to thirty shearers and helpers. Oiher pens near Casper will handle oyer 150,000 sheep in add-tion to ihose in the vicinity of Douglas and Orrin, for which eslimateB have not been made. The association has decided to p^y shearers at the rate of eight cents a head, the men to board themselves. This is top price and is said to be the highest paid in the country. Wranglers, alley men and Back- ers will be paid $3.50 a day." Rip mules in good condition always com- mand enough to give some profit in raising them. The d»cas should be large, roomy mare.0, 15.2 to 16 hands and fairly well bred. The better the breeding the more stylish and saleable the mules will be. Mules out cf grade draft mares do not have the form to command the beat prices. They have less height, coarse hair and big, heavy bones. The jtcb should be over 14 hands high, with plenty of length in neck, clean head and mod- erately light, but good, strong bone, weighing 900 pounds or more. Select one of that description that stands up well on his feet, has good carriage and quick, good action, and if be is handled properly, he wilt get good mules when the right kind of mares are bred to him. There is always enough work for good mulfs to make the market eatiefactory. and it makes less d.fifjrence if they are un- broke than it would with horses. Beef steers are being purchased in Nevada for the San Francisco market and nine cents per pound has been paid for the best. The two great hay producing sections of he State in normal years are the Liver^iore lod Hoilister valleys. Last year the pro- luciion of this valley was merely nominal, likewise Livermore The Ppjiro valley farmers, however, introduced a new factor into the hay market, and many thousand Ions were cot and marketed. In average seasons Hoilister famishes from twenty-eight to thirty thousand tons for export. The produc ion o^ the present season is somewhat problematical) depending largely upon the weather of the next few weeks, but from present appearances there will be a surplus for export of at least iwenty-five thousand tons. The crop was put in light and oals are making the wheat and barlev too foul tj feed for grain; consequently a greater area will be cut for hay. Farmers are noi looking forward to very high prices, as the yield elsewhere will be in proportion. There is about fiftenn hundred tons of old hay still here in the hands of dealers and farmerp, and this must be sold, if at all, upon a falling market. — Hoilister Advance. The lamb crop in L-olorado this year will be the largest ever known. Last fdU was most excellent for breeding and those who knew bow to take care of (heir ewes during the past haid winter will eij ly a reward of this care. The fact that the sheeptnen in general in Coloradj know how to care for ibeir ewes is the reason why there will be a big lamb crop. The prospect for good crops of alfalfa, owiog to the abundance of moisture this spring, Is going to encourage the sheep- mnn to try the experiment ol last year, in- augurated by few, of turning the lambs into alfdlfa fields as early as possible and also give them a ration of corn. The trials last year were highly satisfaci.Ty. Several fljckmisl- ers in Morgan and Beot counties have tried it nn a few bunches and it w^rks all right. A buck lamb dropped on the 10 h of last April was turned into an aitdlfa field as soon as pos- sible and with a daily ration of corn it grew to weigh in ten month'* 145 pounds. Ellie Dillon died at Normal, III., April 13ih after a Inne illness. He was famous throughout the Uoited States and Canadflas the earliest and probably the most exteneive itrporter of i^nd dealer in Norman and Perch- eron horEe=". For thirty years he was nn ex- hibitor al nearly every State fair in the Union. Mr. Dillon was bom in Ciint m county, Ohio, and went to Illinois in 1823, The loss of stock in Uiiman county, Oregon is said to he considerable this winter. Gil liam and French lost 1 OOO head of catile, most of them having been procured in the Willamette valley last fall, when they were very p^or. James Hunt, of the same countT, lost 800 head of sheep out of a 1.200 band. E. J. BOWEN, Seed Merchant Alfalfa, Glover, Grass, Vegetable and Flower Seeds; On on Sets. FCLI. STOCK OF ArSTRALIAN AND ENGLISH PiSRKNMAL KTE GKASS SKEU. Large Illustrateil Catalogue for 1899 Free to All STORES Al'— 815-817 SanBomw St.. San Francisco, Cal. 201-203 Kront SI., Pi'rll*n |.-..^]^HlJ[U■S lITliftrlhL- Sil.-lgt 'M BOOK ON SiLAGE'^ By Prof. F, W. WOLL, of the University of WiS'^"naiu. neatly Iwimd iiil of 195 pagesand now bejne sent out by the biLVEe Mfg. Co. Salem, O., Is unquestioonbly the bestbook , " ' " ' the siibjert. It includes: I— Silage Crops. II— Silos. MI— Sirage. IV— Feeding of Silage. V— Comparison of Silage and other Feeds. VI— The Silo in Modern Agriculture, anri mnny valu.ible Inhles nnd compouncltd mUona for feeding stnck. They nre KOinRrsp'JIj' Toarold dialnleresied foqulrere the Price is lOc coin or stamps. Salem, Ohio. i'mxiKT^R &CO., 'au Praii«'i((CO Pacific Coast Agents Business College. 24 Post St. SAN FRANCISCO The moat popular school on the Coast. E. P. HEALD. Pre3l''eot, jia~Send for Clrcalais. C. 8. HALEY, Setfy. O O O O UnitBd States Bank of Hartford, Conn. (CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT) HARTFORD, CONN., MARCH 31, 1899. This certifies that CHARTER OAK PARK has deposited in this Bank TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS to be held Jn trust, and payable on the order of the Jud.^es of the HARTFORD FUTURITY RACE, to be trotted in 1902, to the winners thereof viz, $7500 to first horse; $1500 to second; $500 to third; $500 to the nominator of the dam of the winner. F. C. SEFTON, Cashier. HENRY L. PRINCE, Prmdeni. $10,000.00 THE MOST LIBERAL EVER OFFERED Hartford Futurity THREE TO ENTER AND THE MONEY GOES In Pa'^k for The Winners. I J For Foals of 1899 to Trot as Three-Year-Olds in 1902. Charter Oak Park offers this purse of Ten Thouaand Dollars (.510,000) for colts, fillies and geldings (foals of 1S99), the produce of mares nominated; the race to be trotted in 1902. J0ff"$7,5OO to winner; $1,500 to second; $500 to third; $500 to nominator of winner's dam. Entrance and 1 Only if5 (one-twentieth of 1 per cent.) with nomination of mare, May 1, 1899, but if foal ol nominated mare dies, this payment T? f .•■nAi »Ti. r*1micA "i ('fS) will be refunded provided certified application is made for same before November 1, 1899, alter which date there will be no return fbelUntUD^ ^XaUSe j of a payment for any reason. Payments . . . 1 $ 5 (one-twentieth of 1 per cent ) November 1, 1899, when color and sex of foal must be given. [ 10 (one tenth of 1 per cent) May 1, 1900; $10 (one-tenth of 1 per cent.) November 1, 1900; j 10 (one-tenth of 1 percent.) May 1, 1901; $10 (nnetenlh of 1 per cent ) May 1, 1902. 1-2 of I Per Gent. Total Full Paid Up Starting Fee $50. No Payment after May 1, 1902. In entries the name, color and breeding of mare must be given, also name of horse to which she was bred in 1898. Nominators liable only for amount paid in or contracted for. National Trotting Association Rules in force on day of race will prevail. MAII. SAME TO ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, MAY 1, 1899. Oer'^emember, money refunded Nov. I, if your foal dies. FASIG-TIPTON CO., Madison Square Garden N. Y. APRii. 29, 18991 m^lje ^veeiisv emir §p0vt!sman* 289 GEORGE WASHINGTON REC. 2:16 3-4. By Mambrino Chief Jr, ll.fiSi, dam the Great bruodniire Fiiiiny Koi^e, by Ethun Allen 2903. BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED- This ma?ni6cent slalliin staadin? 16 I hunds high, ani weighing 1250 poands. a race horse himself and a sire of speed, size and stj le, will make the aeaajn ol 18 '9 at craig's College stables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo Washington i« the Birf of Stella, 2:15]^. a mare that is expected in trot In 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2:J6, Bnt three of hla get were ever trained. He la a hiindsome horse and sure foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $40. For particulars address CHAS. JOHNSON. TVoodlsinrt, Cal. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (No. 1679) BREED TO A GREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. • HAMBLbTONlAN WILKES, by GeorgeWilkes, 2:22, dam ^.Qgi' Mag Lock, by American Star: second dam Lidy Irwin (grandam of Sire ot Phreb" Wilkes , Tommy Mc 2:lli^ I Lumps. 2:21), by Hambletooiaa 10; ihird dam Daugbter of Roe's Ab- New Era '■'■"t/i dallah Chief. Salville 2:17^ Rocker 2:^1% I »Arltne Wilkes 2:liij(« 1 GraMd G^Vge ..-T....'. 2:ls tJsaal return privilege; excellent paatorage and best of care taken of I J F. HanEon 2:19",2 ' mares, gi per month, at Green Meadow Farm. Address And 19 ..tner« better tbau _ , .,^«r»«r-.rY 2:30, and s producing sons K- I. MOORHEAD, Undeprodacingdanghters. I q„j„ Meadow Farm, Saola Clara, Cal. SEASON OF 1899 S40. STAM B. Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 limes 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7 IN 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 ' STAM B. 23,444, 2:11 1-4. is by Slamboul. 2:07K ('■ire ' f 34 in ihe 2.30 U-i) dflm Belle Medium. 2:20, be Happy Mtdium fsire of Nancy Hants. 2:01, and 9:^ o'h^rs in ihe 2:^0 list and of o5 pr dueing snns ai d 49 pTiducine dams , second dain by Almont Lightning {s-ire of the dams of King Princeps, 2:15, and Zimbro, 2:il};ihird dam by Mambrino Patche'n; foarth dam by Mambriuo Chief STAM B. is one of the soundest and game^t race horses no the Coast and one nf the best Tonnestfiilions aianding for pnbli'^ service. Weiaht 107.t lbs, hri^jbt 15 3. 'WilJ make the Season at Agricultural Park. Saf-ramento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON Mares can be ^^hipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- tent men. Bet uf care taken ot mares but no respODSibility as- sumed for accidents or escapes. All hills payab e at time of ser- O vice and must be settled before removal of mare. Address all commnnications to TUTTLE BROs., Rocklin, Cal. ,500 PURSES BOODLE 2:12^. Ihe Only Stallion with a Fast Record in California that has sired a 2:10 pei-former. Sire of Ethel Downs, 2:10, Thompson, 2:14^, Val- entine (2), 2:30 and others. As a oire no stalUon living or dead can make a better showing, consid- ering the number of his foals that have been trained. Boodle Possesses All the Qualifications desired in a staiUon. Some horses show early and extreme ppeed for an occasional heat, and are soon retired, owing to inherited weakness. Different with the Bood- les-tliey come early and stay late. Bnodles has traveled from East to West, and from West to East a^ain, he has trotted year by year on everv track of note in California, and he is still ' in it." He will be ready again this yearwiien the bell rings. Like hia illustrious ancestors Gold- smith Maid, 2:14 and Lady Thorne, 2:1^%, he continues to train on, and on, and on. Send for pediaree. TERMS $50 for a few approved mares. G. K. HOSTETTER & CO., C. F. BUNCH. Manager Owners. San Jose Raco Track. P. 9, Bnndle'6 book is fall. THE THOROnGHBRED STALLION MONTANA WINNER OF THE CARTERATE HANDICAP A>'D THE SUBUR- BAN OF 1892. Bij Ban Foz wlnrer of the Hyde Park Stakes and Champion Stallion Stakes and the best two- year -old of his year J dam Imo. Queen by ScotlUh Chief, sire of the dam of Commffn, winner of the Derby, St Leger and 2000 Guineas in 1S91. WILL HAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE PLACE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THREE MILES WEST OF CO.HEJO, AND FIFTEEN DUE SOUTH OF FRESNO ON ELM AVENUE. MONTANA IB a handsome bay horse. He vf-is foaled in 18^8.and stands about 16 bands hieh aDd weigds abimi 1100 lbs. He i* a model of perfect symmetry in conformniioo and shows bis ereai breeding in eveiy pirlicnlar. He was bred bv J. B. H-ieein. and during hi- career on ih-- taif bis'wlo- ntngs amoanted to 8'>'*.65'J His dam, imp Qaeen. was a Eond ra^^e mare by Hcoiiish Chief, whn i.a con- sidered one of the greatest sir»^9 of brnodmare.'- in England who are p'ized so high tv that it {»■ v*-ry difficult to parchHse them at any pric •. M mtaaa Is one of the best bred chorougribred* on tbe Pacific Ci2 Harvey Mar. .. ■2:}i\, I Geo. W. iIeKinney...2:n3o 0>ilo '^:l-ia^ Mamie Riley :;:16 vlaljel McKinney 2:17 Casco 2:-2Jii Sir Credit 2:J5 dola 2:£.% At Bandlett Stables, Near Race TraclE OAKLAND - . - _ CALIF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With Usual Relnrn Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Peralta St., Oakland, Cal. NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. By Guy Willies, 21:5 1=4, dam Lida W., 2:18 1=4, by Nutwood, 2:18 34 Nu;wocdWik3s2216,''.' ce Rd Is the Sire ot Who I« Tt (Champion three- rear-old trotting gelding ot th world) 2:13 J. A. McKprron (3). .... 3 :2 > 1-4 .T. A. ^^IcK-rron (3) 3:13 1-4 ClaudiuH (.3) „ 2:26 1-3 Cltadinn (4) 3:13 1-3 Irvirgt'in Kelle (3) 2:34 1-4 Irvngton Bplle (3) 3:18 1-3 Central Girl (4) 3:33 1-3 Who IH *>he (4) 2:35 Fred Wilkes 3:36 1-2 W^ilki-s IHr.-ct (3) Tr 2:31 W. B.Braflbury filly Tr. 3:33 Georgia B. Tri«l_ 2:38 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed, He i<< the only stallion who ever prodnred two Ihree-vear-o'ds in one pe^i^on wiih record'* f'f 2:13 ao'l 3:13 1-4' respect- ively. Who Is It is the f bampion cfMine of ihe world, and •f. A. SlfKerron was the fastest ih^ee year old |:i the Enst last year, aud toLh are as fiue-gaiied trotieia as were ever seen on ft tr-rb. j NUTWOOD WILKK'4 will make the season of 1«99 at the NUTWOOD :5lOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With usual rptam privileges. Good pastnrnge at Si per month. B>ll!4 payable bef)re removal of mare ^t ck well cared for, but Tii>respon6ibiity assumed for accidents and escapes. For further particuinrs apply to. or adurcFs, MARTIN CARTER, Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvingtun. Alauiedn Co , Cal. (Early Speed BREED FOR j Extreme Speed (Size and Style. DIABLO, 2:09i, By Chas. Derby, sire of 3 in -2:10, dam Bertha, by Alcantara, sire of 23 in Z:15. Diablo at 9 years of age is Ibe sire of Hi,i" ove pl«ce especially for the RBi" n( narneBj« hor^e", vehicles, hafres", e'c. It will aff'-rd me piea-^nre to CtTresp-'nd wl h owners ri-gBtdiMg the Auction *4al«>>* which I sbflll boid at this i-lHce l-.Vi-.RY SATI RDAY at 11 a ra ArrangpmePls c«.ii be mnde fur ppeclal ule^ of standard tirci irniting s'ock. iboiODEhbreds, etc. My turf Iihrary i-j the laref'^t on 'his (ojtet. hence lam prepared to Compile ratalnnnes oRit-faciorlly 10 my pnirons. I take p'PBHire in rf ferrine lo any BU'i all t ir whom I have ^""1 h-'r^cs (inrine the pnst twovears. WSI. G. LAYNG, Live Stuck AuctioiK" Telepbooe Main 5179. 290 ^tje ^veeiteig emit ^(ivtmttmu [Apbil 29, 1899 THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW SAN MATEO. CAL. (Property of John Paeeott, Esq) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CLASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion liVIP. HACKN Ev GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. SERVICE FEE, $75 ( Mares Proving Barren Retnraabe Next FeaFon Free of Charge. I DeduciionB Made for Two or More Marea, Further Particulars on Applicatioo Breeders' Direciory. HOLSI'EIIVS— winners of ever.v 7 days' butter con test at Slatp Fair 18P8 Int & 2nd for a ed cows, 4-yr..' 3-yr. and 2 yr,-oids; 21 Jerseys and Durhaoas compe ling. 4th year my Holsteins 1 ave beaten Jer£e.\sfor butter Stock for sale; also p'gs. F. H.Burke, 626 Market St., S. F. VERBA BCBNA JBRSEYS— The best A. J. C.C registered prize herd Is owned by HENRY PIERCE San FranciHCO. Animals for sale. JER8KV8, HOL8TEIIVS Ai\n DUKHAMS- Hogs, Poultry. WM. NILES & CO., Loa Angeles, Cal. W. A. SHIPPK*-, Avon. Cal., Standard-bred Trot ling. Carilage and Koad Horses, Jacks, Mules and Ijurbam Bulls for Sale. 0. H. PACKER, E. M., "!,';„T. NOTE— Those contemplatiug to breed for the profitable Heavy Harness Market, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, to visit THE BAYWOOD STUD and examine the get of "GREEN'S RUFUS" out of Trottmg-Bred Mares. For size, substance, symmetry of form and action they cannot be equalled in California. . Visitors are always welcome. GREEN'S RUFUS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to WILLIAM EAYNEE, Stud-groom. THE BAYWOOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp. Hercules. Till, lioantifiil atallion stands 16. 1 hands, on good stont legs. Has grnat body with short back. Eleven years old. Has always This l'e»°*'f'^|4\^";,°^"3 nev"r raced. Speedy trotter, with aStion. Kindest disposition. His color is a beautiful aud fashionable SEAL BKOWN NOTE— This horse is recommended as an excellent top-cross on common ordraught mares to pro- duce general-purpose horses. Or will produce heavy-weight Huntersand Cavalry Remounts outof appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20.00. Heald'B Ing School Foimerly Asst. U. 8. Gov. Chemist at World's Fair. MINES EXAMIND FOR OWNERS AND BUYERS ONLY. Reports guaranteed correct. Bave personal survey- ing and aE£ayiog ontfits. 34 Post Street San Francisco, Cal PATENTS Caveats, PensIons,Trade Marks, Deslgo.Patents, Copyrights, Etc., COBEESPONDEaflCK SOLICITED JOIIk\ A. S.4UI., Le Droit B!dg, Wasbiagton, $17,350 IN PURSES AND STAKES $17,350 Pacific Coast TrottiiiK Horse Breeders Ass'n, BIG PURSES FALL MEETING 1899 liberal terms ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, MAY 1ST, 1899. NOTE— It will be the endeavor of the management to arrange a programme so as to allow horses entered in several events to start in each by putting such classes as they are entered in far enough apart to permit of it. PURSES FOR TROTTERS, Horses to be named with Entry MAY 1st, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 6) Purse Pfo. 1 —3:40 Class Trotting SI, 000 No. 3 —3:30 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 3 —3:27 Class Trorting 1,000 No. 4 —2:33 Class Trotting 1,000 Purses for Colts. (Mile Heats 2 in 3.) Two-year-old Trotting S 350 Three-year-old Trotting, 3;30 Class 300 Entrance— 5 per cent. NOMINAIION PURSES. Horses to be named Aug. 1, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) Parse No. 5 —3:19 Class Trotting SI. 000 No. 6—2:16 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 7 —2:13 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 8 -Free for AU Trotting 1,500 Entrance-3 per cent. May 1, 1899. 2 per cent additional if not declared out on or before July 1, 1899. Declarations void unless accompanied by forfeit money. PURSES FOR PACERS. Horses to be named wth Entry MAY )st, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5) Parse No. 9 —2:30 Class Pacing 81,000 No. 10— 3:35 Class Pacing 1,000 No. ll-3:30 Class Pacing 1,000 No. 13— 3:17 Class Pacing 1,000 Purses for Colts. (Mile Heau 2 in 3 ) Two-year-old Pacing S 350 Three-year-old Pacing 300 Entrance— 5 per cent. NOMINATION PURSES. Horses to be named Aug. 1, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) Purse No. 13—3:15 Class Pacing 81,000 No. 14—3:13 Class Pacing l.OOO No. 15— Free for All Pacing 1,500 Entrance -3 per cent. May 1, 1899. 2 per cent, ad- ditional if not declared out on or before July 1, 1899. Declarations void unless accompanied by forfeit money. PACIFIC BREEDERS FUTURITY STAKES -Closed June 1st, 1897. Two-year-old Trotters $750 Guaranteed. Two-year-old Pacers $500 Guaranteed. CONDITIONS. Entries to close Monday, May 1 , 1899, when horses (except in nominal ion pureeB) are tote named, and to be eligible to the class in which they are entered. No horses owne iu th Stale of California by oibers tban members of the P. C. T. H. B. A. are elig- ible to th^-sepmses— bona fide owDe^shi^- required— buthorses owned outside the State of California are eligible thereto re> aidless c-f meml eri-nip. Enirance fee dne May 1. 189y. But the money will not be required to be paid at the time entries are tafldpfrnm members of the Association in good 'standing, i.e. members who have paid their annual dues for 189^. Pnrses not filling eatisfartory to the Board of Directors may be declared off. but persons wbo have made entri s in putees so declared off may transler at aLy time up to and including May -20, 1898, eucb entries to otber clasFes to which they are eligible. A member may enter as many horses as he may desire, but can only start one in each race from hia stable. At anv time previous to tbe last payment, he may sell any of his horses and transfer the entries to any member of tbis Association. Purses will be divided into our moneys, 50 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Five per cent of tbe amount of tbe lurse will be deducted from each money won. The Board of Directors reserves tbe right to declare two starters a walk-over. When only two start they may contest lor the entrance money paid in. to be divided 66 2-3 per cent to the first aud 33 1-3 per cent to the second. A horse distancing the field shall only be entitled to first and fourth moneys, but in no other case will a horse be entitled to more tban one money. The Board of Directors reserves the right to chanae the hour or date of any race except when it be- comes necessary to anie-date a race, in which iustaoce the nominator will receive three days' notice of change bv mail to address nf entry. Right reserved to declare off or postpone any or all races on account of the weather, or other sufficient, cause. Entries not dtclHrefi out at 5 o'clocii P. M. on the dav preceeding the race shall be required to start, and declarations must be in writing and made at the office of the S- cretary at the track. When there is more than ore eiiiry to any purse by one peison or in one interest, the horse to be started must be named by5 o'clock p m, on the day preceeding the race Trotting and racing colors must be named bv 5 o'clock p. m. on the day preceeding the race and must he worn upon the track. Colors will be registered in the order in which they are received. Where colors arp unt named, or conflict, drivers will be required to wear the colors lurnished by the Association. Hnpp'es barred in t-otiing races but will be permitted in pacing races. Conditional entries will be treated the same as reeular entries, and nominators heid under the rules. Any race that may be started and unfinished on last day of the meeting may be declared ended and monev divided according to the rank of horses in the summary. Otherwise than is specified in these conditions, National Trotting Association rules, except Rule 4, to govern. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP. Persons desirious of making entries in these purses, and who have not as yet joined the P. Secretary by May 1, 1899. Send all communications to D. E. KNIGHT, 1st Vice-President. C. T. H. B. A. should make application for membership to the F. W. KKIiLElf. Secretary, 22 1-2 Geary Street, San Francisco. THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS 400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. ^ A FEATURE ^ Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE at-he special rate of $2 per day. As tine houses are connected bv a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of I c, ors to reach the dining-room. I CO UESPONDENCE SOLICITED » JOHN O. KlBKPATKtCK, Manager 1 Patented August llth, 1S96. DEVICE COMPLETE $5.00 O'KANE, Agent, Dr. Hutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-PulTIng and Bit- Fighting. Just the thine for a Road Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. ffff^ Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address. G. E. HUTTON V. S., ElililSVI!.!.!;, lUinois 3G-3S Qolden Gate Ave., San Francisco. Apair. 29, 1899] ^Ije ^veebev mxb §:pcvi«ntCMt 291 13 Days-3 Meetings in One-13 Days THE OtfERLANO TROTTING AND RUNNING ASS'N -OFFERS IN PURSES and SPECIALS $40,000 June 10th to 21th, inclusive. OVERLAND PARK, Denver, Colo. Entrance Closes May 15th, 1899. Ko. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 1-3 3-3: 3-3; 4-3: 5-3 6-3 7-3; 8-3 9—3 10-3; 11-3: 13-3 13-3 14-3: 15-3: 16-3: 17—3; 18-e; 19-3 > Pace . I Trot.. 19 :15 Parse No- No. No. No. No. No. No. No No. No No No. No. No. No. No. No. Col 20—3:17 '• Parse ...S 500 500 33—3:14 " 33-3:09 " 500 500 34—3:12 *• 500 35-2:05 " 1,000 500 26-3:08 " 37— Free for AU. Pace, 500 ... 1,000 1,000 500 29— Two-year-old, Jace 30— Two-year-old, Trot 500 .... 500 500 300 500 32— Three-year-old, Trot 33—3:30, Koad "Wagon, Pace 34—2:30, Road "Wagon, Trot 35— Free for All, Pace to Koad 36-rree for All, Trot to Koad orado Stake, 38, for Colora Three-year-old Trottera. .... 500 Wagons. 500 500 THIRD ANNUAL DOG SHOW OF THE San Francisco Kennel Club AT MECHANIC'S PAVILION, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., MAY 3, 4, 5, 6th. Entries Close April 23d. Judge, H. W. LACY, of Boston. Clerk, A. M TROTTING AND PACING CONDITIONS. All trotting and pacing to be in barness and to be governed by tbe rules of the American Trottiog Association, uuless otberwise specified. Heats best three in five, except Nos. 29. 30, 31. 32, 33, 34, 3i. 36 and 38, whic^ will be best two ia three. A horse distancing tde lield or any part thereof, will rect-ive first money only. Five per cent, '.o accompany entry and ii7^ per cent. audUlonal from all money winners Two bor-ses may be entereii from ihe same stable in the same class and held for but one entry; horse to be named the dny bef'tre the race. Money divided 50, 25. 15 and 10 per cent. Heats in each day's races may be alternated. Right reserved to coange order of program. Racts will be called at 2 o'clock sharp. The management reserves the right to start earlier. No horse will be neld tor an entry thntdoes not have two or mo e diys between starts. Entries to all trouioq and pacing parses clo^e on May 15th, 1899. Application for s'Abling should be made to the Secretary, stating the number of horses to arrive. No stabling will be guaranteed except f »r horses that are entered. In ca-;e of bad weather or oiher unavoidable causes, the Associatinn reserves the right to declare all races ofi' that ha^e not been started by 4 o'clock p. M, on the last day of meeting. Entry blanks mailed on appliration. The road wagon races are prize eveats and will be governed by the rules of the Gentlemen's Riding and Driving Club of Denver. There will be three running races each day; American Turf Congress rules to govern. We are members of the American Trotting Association. We have a first-class mile track for harness horses and a seven-eighths track for runners, kept in perfect condition. LIST OF OFFICERS. B H DUBOIS, President. EDVVI\ GAYLOKD, Vice-President. CHAS. N. KOBBBTS, Sec'y-Treasurer. JOHX B. WILLIAMS, Agst. Secretary. For further information address, CHAS. N. ROBERTS, Sec'y, Office, 51 King Block, Denver, Colo. THE NEW UP-TO-DATE 1899 McMURRAY A Record Breaker SULKY . . . "GREAT POINTS." — • — Its Simplicity. Its Pekfect Cossteuction. Its Easy Kcnning. Its Light Weight. Its Great Strength. Its Beautifdl Appeabance- Its Great Amount of Room Its Comfortable Riding. Its Handsome Finish Its Highest Grade. Its Low Price. No 20—1899 McMURRAY SULKY. Ask About Our $40.00 Snlky. The increasing popularity of the "McMuKRAY" SuiKY is evidence that they nil the bill with turfmen. 32 years of coniinuous success in the man- utaeiure of Track Vehicles surely demonelraieB Ihe fact that we are the leaders in our line. If ^ouaieln the market for a Sulky be sure to investi- gate the merits of the McMur- ray before buying. Have) a few 189S Sulkies on hand which we will close out at a reduced figure. 1^ Bemember we furnish wheels and atiachments for old style Sulkies. Will fit any make. New Sulky Catalogue for the asking. THE M'MURRAY SULKY CO., MARION, OHIO. 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The following named horses have received their records at the hands of Mr. Bunch. Viz.— Much Better- Ethel Downs.. Our Boy , You Bet Claudius 2:]3\ Iran Alto 2;18^ ,..2:0714 ..2:10 ...2;12'4 ...2:12H Hillsdale 2:15 Jonn Bury 2:15% Dr Frasse 2:18^ Alviso 2:20 Lynnette 2:20 Laura R 2:21 Thompson J2-M% And many others better than 2:30. 100 Head of Trotting bred Horses from tiie Napa Stock Farm, Consisting of Horsos|Sl||kieS BllJIt tO Opder! in Training, Roadsters, Broodmares, Colts and Fillies by KcKinney and Other Notid Sires All this stock are from the bosl strains of trotting Dluod and bred tor racing purposes. Anyone desiring to secure a good prosppct lor tra'n Ing, agnod road borse, or a borse for racing purpose for ibe present spa.'-nn. reiTi Bt-curp what be wanL'^i at very low prlcps. II is the Intention nf the owner of this stock to cl'se out th*- whole lot during ibepreseo season and no rea.s nahle oUer will be refosed. For lull particulars, write to or call upon E. P. 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The Winner of the Trophy in the GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP 1899, And Four out of Six Shooters with Straight Scores used Du Pont Smokeless Powder \C1^. ^ ftl^ Perfect in balance, c [' \/i7 IwGlvG^rade^ ^ ' ^ ?i^ REMINGTON ARMS © W-ar I* X. - ll-ION NY — W^ REMINGTON (REMINGTON j REMINGTON | REMINGTON |B Remington Guns Sold by.;AlllGun Dealers. -Catalogues on application. PACIFIC COAST DEPOT, 4S5-4S7 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. Vol. XXXIV. No. IS. No, 22i^ GEARY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MAY 6,1899. STJESrEIPTTON THEEE DOLLARS A YEAR SPURTS, SKIPS AND SKIVES. [By the Geeen 'Dn.] There are some good looking horses out at Pleasanton, as a glance at the portraits on this page will prove. I went out to the horse centre last Sunday, and on the train met Mr. H. J. Burrell, a young capitalist of Port- SEARCHXIGHT, 3:04 1-2— Cliamplon 4-1 ear-oia of 1898, land, Oregon, who is not only an intense lover of the harness horse, but an-enthusiast with the kodak. After looking over about twenty "snaps" he secured' while at the Pleasanton track, I have come to the conclusion that he can catch a horse in the proper pose a little better than any photographer whose attempts in this line have come under my notice. Mr. Burrell has been Bojourn- Ina in San Francisco for a few weeks and has a very large collection of views taken in and about the city, many of which are real works of art. The reproduc- tions on this pag ) are all from photographs taken by him. Among the visitors to Pleasanton on the day in ques- tion were Martin Carter, proprietor of the Nutwood Stock Farm at Irvington, Judge W. E. Greene, Superior Judge of Alameda county, and an enthusiastic horse breeder, W. B. Bradbury, capitalist of this city, Samuel Gamble, Monroe Salisbury, Father Power of Livermore, H. J. Burrell, of Portland^, Oregon, Thos. Pearson, of San Francisco and several other admirers of a good horse. The morning work-outs had nearly all been completed when the train from San Francisco pulled into Pleasan- ton, and as the wind in the afternoon made the dust fly in clouds there was not much in the way of work- outs to see at the track. T E. Keating's string is, ot course, the center of attraction and Johnny Blue and " Sandy'' were busy with their charges. The distemper is affecting some of the horses, and while in mild form, has caused Keating to postpone the day ol his departure to^ May loth. I saw the famous- reinsmen "M. E. Mc- Henry up behind Little Thorne, 2:09)^, while Blue handled the reins over Agitato 2:09. These pacers were given rather slow miles, but brushed through the last quarter in .31 seconds. Agitato, as will be seen by his photo on this page, has developed into a very grand looking horse It ia said he has paced a half in 59 sec- CONEY (4), b c, by McKinney— Grace Kaiser. onda within the past two weeks and is expected to be a great money earner in his class this year. Searchlight, 2:041-2, has been bred to twelve mares and his season in the stud is over. He is as good or better than he ever was in his life and his mile in 2 ■■O'yu the other day is not newswaper talk, but an actual fact. -The four-vear:old pacer Coney, by McKinney, out of the dam of McZeus 2:13, ia a good looker and his trial of 2:11,^2 was the talk of the town last week. He has a slight attack of distemper now, but is getting along nicely. "V'enus II., by Cupid, out of Lilly S., by Specu- lation, is also suffering from the disease. "Sandy" is watchiiig her so closely and paying her such good atten- tion, however, that the mare is rapidly rounding to. The boys have not gotten over talking about the mare's great speed exhibited a few weeks ago when Sandy drove her a laat half in 1:02,'., last quarter in 30'.^ seconds. ,•■, Mr. Salisbury ie jogging the. old champion Azote, 2 :04?^, every day. The son of "Whips never looked better. He has been given no fast work Particular attention has been paid to his legs and good judges say they would stand racing again. He was running out in a paddock, and was induced by the aid of a piece of bale rope around his nose to stand for his photo. He would make one of the grandest road horses ever driven, and a strong effort was made by Mr, Gamble to induce Messrs. Salisbury & GrifSn to consign the old hero to the Cleve- land Blue Ribbon Sale, as he believes Azote would bring a big price for a gentleman's road horse. He can speed along now in the same grand style that he showed AGITATO, S:09— Cbampion 3-year-old of 189G. when he earned the crown of championship. Milo Knox may have him in the car which leaves Pleasanton for Cleveland next week, but it is doubtful as his owners believe the horse to be worth more than he will bring at auction. The Pleasanton track is being visited by many admir- ers of tiie horse this month and scarcely a train stops at the station but unloads a few passengers who have gone out to see the speed that is on tap there every day. It is a pity that a company cannot be formed to purchase this splendid piece of property, widen and improve the track and erect two or three hundred stalls there for the accommodation of horses. It would be a great thing for the Horse Centre and would lead to many Eastern horses being trained there annually, while the increased revenue derived by the hotels and business houaea from the trainers and visitors would be considerable. VENUS II., b m. b.v Cupid— LUlie S. 29^ mile ^veehev Schrieberand Louis Ezell and were in charge of Wm. Williards, who is Mr. Schreiber's foreman. Ed Ryan has some well bred youngsters, a suckling, year- ling and two year-old by Ncmsd, dam Jenoveva; a yearling and a two year-old by Gano, dam Miss Willoughby, a sister to the great Dr. Hasbrouck, and a two-year-old by Nomad, dam Lilly Dale, dam of Peter Weber. Mr. Peck has two promising colts by imp. Conveth. Y. i^ Horse Business Improving. A stir is certaioly beiog made in the horse business in Sonoma county. D:iring the last six months more trades and horses have been consummated than in six years pre- vious. At present there are nanaerous buyers in this city. A representative cf Miller & Lux is negotiating for the pur- chase of some blooded stock and several San Francisco parties are here io tbe interest of the trade. Among the recent sales was the Clydesdale stallion, Buffalo Bill, by Geo. P. McNear to C. D. Near of Santa Rosa. The horse is of local breeding, from Pointsman, out of an imported mare. He is twelve years old. The business is looking up and more breediog of good stock is carried on this year than any for some time. — Petaluma Argus. The Ouree of the Market. The Boston Horse Show was one of the best ever held in America, and one of the conspicuous features of the show was the very noticeable manner in which the trotting bred horses captured nearly all the prlzis in the harness classes. The American trotter is the boss of the road, wh ether the road leads through streets, parks, country lanes or around race tracks. Thefollowiog two paragraphs are from the Chicago Horse, man and are so apt and to the point that they should be carried in the pocket and ' flished" in the face of the parties referred to whenever they show themselves in public: " The Dear Seller. — It is slrange what a false pride some men have in the matter of selling horses for what they are worth. They seem to feel because of their ownership, an animal has some special value which it would not possess were it ofiered for sale by some one else. They expect a prospective buyer to appreciate this fact, and are too often disappointed when their ideas are not wholly coincided with . Those who have had much experience can recite many in- stances where they have been offered a fancy commission if they would bring about a sale for an owner at a price he would not think of accepting net direct from the purchaser. His false pride demends that the horse bring a high figure simply for his own gratification. How much money has been lost in useless feed hills, etc , by owners who have kept their horses after refusing a price that was all their animals were worth? Ordinarily thess are the men who pronounce the horee business a failure. They exercise good judgment in neither buying nor selling. The very absence of some method of fixing a market value for horses, such as one can on cattle or hogs, mtikea their ownership more or less of a speculation, and handling them io any large quantities re- quires the best of judg"ient and common sense if it is to be done at a profit. Buying and selling horses is as reputable a business as one can find, properly condacted, but it is not one to be taken up by a person who ailoffs sentiment to warp • his judgment." "The Cheap Buyer. ^Tbe experience of many would-be sellers is expressed in a letter received lately from a sub- scriber, who says: 'I did not sell the horse. I received sev- eral letters, bu'. when I corresponded with the most of the writers I found them to be cheap buyers. What I mean by that is they wanted a horse with all the good qualities that go with a good one, speed included, and wanted a thoasand dollar horse for $200 to $250,' This is common experience in all lines of business where there has been an infiition and a coi responding depression. Owners of real estate know just how true it is. There is always the man who is willing to buy, providing he can purchase gold dollars for a few cents and there is no way of getting rid of him. He has his uses however. He is the barometer which indicates the coming of even belter prices than he is willing to pay. While primarily a cheap man be is also a shrewd man and small, the price be cSeis to pay is an indication that he knows there is a sale for the article, which he would purchase at a much better price. He is more active than tbe more liberal purchaser, and therefore often comes into more prominence, but his presence is always an indication that a better man is not far away. Those having really good material for sale will do w^U to keep their eyes wide open for the other man and the chances are they will find him." The Autotruck. The horseless vehicle is most beaatiful in theory, and in- deed, a horseless carriage "bailt for two'' is a very present* able machine, gliding down an asphalt pavement, bat un- fortunately for tbe aeromotor construction companies, with their fabulous, fictitious capitalizition, asphalt streets do not reach the "byways and hedges" traversed generally by the wheels of commerce, or even picnic parties. They are simply "Sunday clothes," good for dress parade, hut not in it with the old-fashioned kind, with horse power attachments and are not likely to be. It is the business of The ScienilSc American to estimate new inventions on their merit, and here is that purely practical scientific publication's opinion of the proposed Croker autotrucks, for which sweeping claims have been made: "We think it extremely unlikely that the autotruck, if it should get beyond the precints of Wall street, will succeed in displacing entirely the horse- drawn truck. For certain canditions of our city trucking it would be an immediate and absolute failure, as, f jr instance, in a snow storm like the last, in which Mr. Croker's auto- trucks would be even more helpless than Mr. Vreeland's trolley cats have proved to be. The weak spot in the auto- truck would line in the fact that the measure of its tractive force would be determined by the adhesion of the driving wheels, and in tbe greasy condition of the streets on which heavy hauling is done the adhesion would be very small indeed. If a five-ton autotruck attempted to cross the well- lubricated paving of West street with a fall load, not all the $10,000,000 of vaporous capital of the air company, if put into the motors, could bodge it an inch. If tbe driving wheels should chance to drop into one of the multitndinoos holes with which the Metropolitan Street Traction Company, having got in its wires, has strewn our thoroughfares, it would stay there until the discarded horses could be brought around to drag its discredited competitor from the pit." Jamks Goldek, John Turner, Andy McDowell and half a dozen other eastern trainers have all made a trip through the West in search of good horses and returned home with- out finding anything to suit. Wait till the hell taps and count the good ones that these gentlemen over looked. Mat 6, 1899] ffii;^ ^vcebev anb^§^pxt0ntfxxu k>-do Interest Improvirigr. From various soarces, aays the Chicago Horeemeo, we learn that the iDlereet in the coming campaign is very much greater even thus early in the season than il had been in yearp; indeed, some secretaries tell_u3 that so far as tbeir experience goes it is greater than ever it was. One secretary, for in- stance, relates that already he has received enoagh inquiries regarding porees and claEses for the meeting he manages to gnaranlee him plenty of entries if only the horses named in the letters received are entered in the races later along in the season. He has, he relates, received quite a good many letters from owners saying that ibey will campaign such and such horses and that the writers will esteem it a favor if the associations will remember them when making up the list of classee. It ib perfectly legitimate for an owner to notify a secretary of the horses he intends to campaign. If the msjorily of owners shonld do this, the aEsociations would be enabled to choose their classes much more intelligently than they have hitherto been able tc. It is one of the chief duties of a Eecretary to keep thoroughly in touch with th«pamcs and records of the horses owned in the localities fro^which be expects to draw entries for his meeting and if owners will but take the initiative in this matter, secretaries would be enabled to make much more attractive parse lists, both from a class and money point of view. If a secretary knows that he will receive a large entry for a certain cl^s, he can afiord to cffer more money for that class than if he knows he will get but few horses or knows little or nothing as to the probabilities in the case. Hence, if owners will only keep on as they have began, they will sjrve their own and the associations' interest at the same time. There is no doabt whatever that this year a great many more horses will be trained than were last season. From every town and hamlet almost from the Atlantic to the Pacific comes the same story, and early as it is in the spring, some tracks have already as many horsss jogging oyer them as they had in the height of last season. This is encoursg ing. The more the merrier, is a saying that applies partica- larly to the harness racing game. Of coarse, by the first week in Augnst the weeding out process will have made enormous gaps in the serried ranks that will issue forth to battle along in the first week or two in July; but there will be enough and to spare to make better racing than has ever before been enjoyed. The associations, too, have taken a fresh grip and almost all of those in at all a prosperous con. dition are figuring on holding the banner meetings of their careers. Some important organizations, the Detroit Driving Club, for instance, are contemplating holding extra meetings of high class, and all thiq means more money to race for* additional opportunity to take fast records, and a greater distribution of the priza money. More great prizes will be won this year than have ever before been on the docket for trial. There are the three important stakes for three year- old trotters, the Matron, at Louisville; the Kentucky Futur- ity and the New England Breeders' Futurity, to be decided next September and October. Then there are the Mer- chants* and Manufacturers', the Transylvania, the Charter Oak, all worth $10,000 dollars each; any number, so to speak, of $5,000 events, and various other purses of large of large value. More money will be raced for in large purses and stakes this season than was ever .before raced for by harness horses in a like number of events in any one cam- paign, and both the East and the West will have their great circuits with big parses and high-class meetings. Some few of the points at which in other years meetings have been held will be missing from the campaigning itinerary, but these are indeed few, and their places will be more than filled by those towns in which higher class meets will be held, while even if default is entered against one or two associa- tions that have hitherto offered fair inducements to horse, men, the increased parses all along the line elsewhere will far more than make good the deficiency. The prospects for the coming season are very bright. Transactions of the Jockey Olub. At last week's meeting of The Jockey Club in New Tork, S. E. Keene, F. R. Hitchcock and Andrew Miller were ap- pointed Stewards for the Westchester meeticg, beginning May 6'.h. Horse owners were notified that their horses must be schooled at the starter's harrier before entries can he accepted. Mr. Fitz Gerald will be at Morris Park Tues- days, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 to 10 A. m., and at the Brooklyn track on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays tt) attend to the necessary scuOoUog. Nine "outlaw" owners were reinstated, among them G. R. Tompkins, Luke TuUy, Frank M. Bray and Stephen L'Hommedieu. A lot of train- ers and jockeys received tbeir annual licenses, but the name of John J. McCafferty does not appear in the list of jockeys. Alw^aya Expects to Use It. Grandson of Ormonde Wins the 2000 Guineas. London, April 26.— The 2000 Guineas stakes, of 100 sov- ereigns each, for three-year-olds, the owner of the second horse to receive 300 sovereigns out of the slakes, aod the third to save hh stake, Rowley mile (one mile and eleven yards), was run at Newmarket to-day. The race was won by the Duke of Westminster's bay colt. Flying Fox, by Oime-Vampire. Lord William Bereaford'a chestnut colt, Caiman, by Locohatchie-Happy Day (bred in the United Stales), was second, and Mr. Leopold de Roths- child's chestnut colt Trident, by Ocean Wave-Lidy Love- rule third. Eight horses ran. The betting was 5 to 6 on Flying Fox, 5 to 1 against Ca'man, and 7 to 1 against Trident. Caimen was ridden by Tod Sloan. Sloan won two races out of three mounts and captured second place in the third. The Two Thousand Guineas is, next to the Darby and the St. Leger, the most important ot the great EagUsh classic races. It was established in 1809, the first winner being Mr, Wilson's Wizird. It is a sweepstakes for $500 each for three-year-old colts and fillies, and has always b^en ran over the same course — the Rowley mile, which measures 1,771 yards, is perfectly straight and nearly fiat. On the first oc- casion there were but twenty-three entrieg, so the winner re- ceived only 2 000 guinea?; hence the name of the race, which is somewhat deceptive, as in late years it is seldom worth less than $25,000, while in 1881 Peregrine, who had just beaten Ircquois for the race, received $35,000, over $5000 more than the latter received for turning the tables in the more important Derby. Four years previously another American horse. Brown Prince, ran second for the race, but never afterward fulfilled the promise he showed on tbat occasion. Prince Charlie, the sire of Salvator and Wagner, won the Gaineas in a canter, bat in the Derby his wind infirmity stopped him so that the sturdy little Cremone easily reversed the Newmar- ket form. The winner always becomes a prominent favorite for the Derby, but has been only thirteen times successful in the longer race. In 1871 a maiden, Macgregor, won the Guineas so easily for Mr. Merry that Lord Dudley, the veteran plunger, calltd the ring together and offered to bet $70,000 to win $40,000 on him for the Derby. After a consultation among the lead, ing bookmakers, his cfifsr was accepted, and on the Monday following the event his check for the larger amount was divided among theni at Tattersall's, for Macgregor broke down in the race and finished last. Last Friday's winner was the favorite for the Derby prior to bis victory in the Guineas, for which the Duke made up his mind to start him only at the last moment. In conse quence of bis easy victory, he will improve his position in the market for the Epsom race, bat it may be remembered that Iroquois easily reversed the placings with Peregrine, who hailed from the same stable as Friday's winner, over the difficult Derby coarse. So Caiman may do the same, while Mr. L. de Rothschild has in St. Oris a better colt than Trident, who should now be able to tell him in a private trial what chance the half-brother to St. Frusquin has in the Derby. So early in the season it hardly seems as if Sloan'd tactics in forcing his mount to the front in the early stages of the race were judiciou", for had he lain back Caiman might have had more steam to ascend the slight incline of nearly a quarter of a mile from the Bushec to the winning post. Another disadvantage the American colt had to overcome was the twenty-six pounds of lead he carried, while the best jockey in England, who rode the winner, can only Just do the weight both have to carry. Rich Stake for Steeplechasers. At its meeting last week the Executive Committee of the National Steeplechase and Hant Association perfected con- ditions for the champion seeeplechase to be run at Morrig Park at the autumn meeting of the Westchester Association It will be at three and one-half miles, over the full coarse, and will be worth over $10,000, The first closing of the stake will be May loth, at $25 each, with $75 additional for starters, with a supplemental closing at $50, with $100 to start, on August 15th. Added to these stakes will be $6,000 contributed by gentlemen interested in the sport and $3,000 by the Westchester Association. This will make the race the most valuable steeplechase prize ever raced for in ibis country. The winner will receive $6,750 and all the eub- scriptioD and starting fees, and the second horse $1,500, and the third $750. The weights are to be loO pounds for four- year-olds, 163 for five-year-olds, and 166 for six- ear-olds and upward, with penalties and allowances. Races at Deer Lodge. California Jockey Olub -Summaries. Gbeenwood, Fla., 17, '97. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0.:— Yours Of recent date to hand and in reply will say I still use Gom- baull'a Caustic Balaam. I think Caastic Balsam the finest 'iniment on earth and never do I expect to be without it. The lame cases I have cured with it are too numeroua to mention. H^* A- Hays. The Northern Pacific has leased the race track and picnfc groands at Deer Lodge, Montana, and this summer will hold a race meeting at that place. The deal was negotiated by C. Russell, superintendent of the Rocky Mountain division of ihe road, on last Thursday. The race track was leased from (he Deer Lodge Racing Association and the picnic grcui(?8 from C. Kohrs. It is said that the Northern Pacific wiU repair the two places and will hold a grand race meeting there this summer. Gjod purses for runners and trotters will be put up. THUBSDAY. APRIL 27. Six iarlongB, SeUIn^, Tbree-year-olds— Maod Ferguson. 117 < Jenkins)i 2 lo 5. woo; Saintly, 119 (Tborpej. 7 to 1, aecoDd; t'ompino, 109 CGrayr. 10 10 I, third; ParolaO, Sao A'tgostloe. Florence Flnfc. iSylvLan Iiaea, Judge WoSurd. HaaDoii Reid. Forlls, Baby KiDgr, Sidelong. Xoma, Ouaiemoc, Gold Baroo. Time, 1:21. Four furloogs, Two-year-Olds— Galeae 110 (Thorpe), 9 to 20, wod; Mlaa Madelloe, 103 ( Jeoklas), 30 to 1, second ; Klckumbob, 111 i.Bullman i, 3 to I, third; Bogus Pill, Eeio C^ Jaletto, Belle ot Palo Alto, Abbleolo, S. DaQDeDbaum. Time, 0:53^i. Futurity course, Three-year-olds and upward— MIes Marlon, lOj lE. Jonesi. 1 to 4, won;Tem[Jo, 111 horpe) 10 10 1, won;Hatauma. 101 (E Joues), 9 to 10, uecoDl£;Bosiuante 100 (Jenkins;, 15 to 1, third; JoetJllmaD, Hugh Penny. Time, Ubi'A. Six faolongs. Selling. Three-year-olds— Jerry Hunt. rl05 (E. Jonesj, 13 to 6, won; Espionage, 98 'McNlcnols. 10 to 1, second; Wing, 9S (J. Relfl}, 20 to 1. ihlrd; Jennie Keld, Con Daltoo, Humidity. Time, l:l9i^. One mile. Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward— Ringmaster, &7 (J. BfiflTi.attii I, won; New M on. 93 (Grayj, 6 to 1, seeooU; Malay. 106 106 rJenktn5),8 to6, third; Lost Oirl, Marplot. Time, 1:46. FRIDAY, APR L 28. Sis furlongs. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Alomionm, 92 (J Ward),? too, won; Delender, 92 i Devln), 13 to 2, second; Jerllderlo, 90 rj. Kelfl), 2 to 1. third; Magnus, Nuncomar, Santa Lucia, Dennis, Terra Archer. Mischlel. Mercuiio. Time, l :16. Futarity course. Selling, Four year-olds acd upward— Gov. Sheehan, 119 (W. Xarvaez), 4 to 1, won: Paul Kroger. 106 rBasslngerj, 20 to 1, sec- ond; Baeno, 106 (Huiz). 10 to 1. third; Uncle Troe, None Sach, Joe Col- ton, The Last, Majesty, tSpry Lark. SclnUUate, Don Gara. Time. 1:13}^ Futurity coarse. Selling. Four-year-olds aod npward— Socialist, 113 (Jenkins), 13 to 10, won; Bessie Lee, 113 iMacslln), 10 to 1, second; Flora Hawks, 111 (Thorpe), 5 to l. third; Major Oook, >evoy, Naranja, Schnliz, Hancy C. Major Hooker, Al, loverary II. Time; 1:12_ Five [furlongs, SeUine. Two-year-olds— L. B. McWhirter, 103 (Hahn) 25 to I. woo; Pylhla, 105 (J. Relfl), 8 tv> 1, second: Fluth of uold, IC5 (Mc Nichols, 12 to 1, third; Bacetto, Wlnyah, The Bogoon, Miss Vera.Galene Miss Margaret, Loyta. Time, 1:03. Seven forlongs, Selling, Four-year-olds and upward — Pat Morrissev, 109 (.Thorpe), II ]0 20. won; Daisy F., 99 i BulliLaa). 9 lo a.secoDd; Co-ia, 102 (Jenktns), 60 to 1, third; P. A. Flnnegan, Silver State, Morana, Bapido, Tobey. Time, 129. Six farlonga. Selling, Fonr^. One mile, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Cas take, ICO fj. Reifl). 8 to 5,won: Cromwell, 107 (Builman), 7 to 2, second; LJmewater,94 (Holmes), 20 to 1, third; Grady, Dr. Bernays.HoutnzoUem, Bernardino. Time, 1:42. One and an eighth miles, Tbree-year-olds, Bancho del Paso Selling Stakes— Stamina. 95 (J. Reifl), 1 to 3, won ; Casdale, 103 (Builman), 7 to 1, second; Malay, 92 (Ward), 5 to 1, third. Time, 1:56. Futurity Course. Selling, Three-year-olds— Watossa, 109 (J. Relfi), 20 to 1, won; Tiburon, 109 iMacklio), 4 to 1. second; Jmgle Jingle, 107 (Jenk- ins), 6 to 1, third ; Raceijud, Saintly, El Astro, Ann Page, Polka. Time, l:l2j4. One and a half miles, Selling. Three year-oids and upward. The Fablola Derby Uim, 95 (Bassiogerj.S to 5, won; Major Hooker, 59 (J. Reifl), 5 to 1, second: Lady Hnrst. 103 (Ruizj. 15 tol, third; Red Glenn, Robert Bon- ner, Alvero, Rapido, Tempo, Una Colorado, Eureka. Time, 2:3751. Six turlongs. Selling, Four-year-olda and npward- Horatio. 106 (Bui mam, 5 to 2. won: Tony Llcalzi. 103 (J. Kelff^T to I, second; Prompto 103 (McNichols). 4 lo 1, third; February, Socialist, Imperlons, AIIcIa Don't Know. Time, UUhi- MONDAY. MAY 1. Futurity conrse, Selling, Foar-year-olds and upward— Bessie Lee. llO iMackllD), 6 to 1, won; Widow Jones, lOS (Jenkins). 5 to 1, second; Pelxotto, 112 (BuUman),7 to20. third; Formellft, I Don't Know, Sleepy Jane, Flacon, Major Cook. Time, 1:12. Four furlongs, Maiden two-year-olds— May Gertiude, 111 (W. Narvaez) 4tol. won: Glissando, lOI rjensins), 7 to 2, secon ; Tanobp, 95 ( Bas- slnger). 12 to 1, third; San Tomas, Bogus Bill, Big Horo, The Buffoon Falapa, Champion Rose, Belle of Palo A to, Riitord. Time, O.4954, Seven Furlongs, Seiling, Maiden three-year-olds- Nlilgar, lI7(PIggott) 7 to 10, won; Sylvan Lass, 112 i Romero 1, 10 to 1, second; Ed Lanigan, 117 fGlover), 7 to l, third; Florence Fink, Bid Mc, Vincltora, Noma, May L, Master Lee, Gold Ba ron, Wheat King. LImatus. Time, 1 :30,'i. One and a-quarter miles. Three- year-olds and npward— Ad. Sprockets, 115 (Piggotti.7 to 10, won; Chvallo- 86 (Coborn). 50 to 1, second ; Merops, 103 i^BuiimaD), 3 to 2, third; Rapido, Glen Anne, Alvero, Few Moon. Time, 2:08. One mile, Four-year-olds and upward. May Day Handicap- Roaor- monde. 103 (Jenkins). 7 to 1, won ; Joe Ullman, 110 CJ. Reifli.7 to 5, sec- ond: Storm King, 108 (W. Sarvaez), 5 lo 1, third; Dare II., Ringmaster SatsnmB, Einstein, Rey del Tierra. Time, l:4"iJi. One and a sixteenth miles. Selling, Tbree-year-olds and upward— Wy- omioff, 107 (Bnllman), 8 to 5, won ; Castake, 103 (J. Reiff). II to 10, sec- ond; Don Vallejo. 103 (Romeroi. too to 1, third; BernardiUo, AUcla,Tom CromweU, Horatio. Time, 1:49,'^. Six forlongs. Selling, Fonr-y ear-olds and npward— Mocorlto, 107 (J." Reiflj. even, won; Dolore, 106 (Jenkins), 3 to 1, second P. A. Flnne^n, 112 (Ames), 15 tol. third: Henry C« iticardo, Pongo, Judge Stoufier, Magnus, Qracias, FleiDing, Loch Ness, Bliss Rocker. Time, l:15a(. TUESDAY, MAY 2. Five furlorgs, Selling. Tbree-year-olds and upward— I Don't Kqow,122 (Dlngley). 8 to I, won ; Madrone. 122 (Olover), 15 to I. second ; Delender, 122(Ba5Singer), 6 to 1. tnird; Royal Fan, Oahu. Correct, Polka, Slml, Uncle True, Sea Sprry, Spry Lark, Gilt Edge, Anchored. Gold Fin.Craw- ford, Little T. G. Sndge ?»aptou. Time, 1 :03. Six fnrlongs. Snlllng, Three-year-olds | Jennie Bejd, 104 (BoUman), 4 to 1. won; Llmewaler 110 (Holmes), 11 to 5, second; Rey Hooker, 110 (Jenkins), 7 10 5, third; Wing, Sir Urian. Oralbee, Pomplno, KootenaL Tim-, 1:16. One mile. Selling, Maiden three-year-olds and upward— For lis, 108 (BullmaL.),3 to I, won; Flacon. 117 (King), 200 to 1. second; Benroe, 119 (Wllaon). 12 to l,tbira; C^ata&trophe, Beniy C.,Somis, Albaja, Hannah Reid, Florence Fink, Ed Lauig«n. The Plunger, Pullncus.Svlstice, Earl Islington, Stone L., Ora Copa. Time, 1:44. One and a sixteenth miles. Selling, Tbree-year-olds and upward— The Fretter, 96 (McNichols). 11 to 5. won; Whalebact. ?6 (J. Relff), 10 to 1), second; Tempo, 112 (BuUman), 7 to 1. third; Grady, Plan, Twinkle TwinK. Byron Cross, Uohenzollern. Time, 1:50. Sev^n furlongs, Sellirg, Four-year-olds and upward— Rosinante, 105 (Jenkins I, 3 to 6. won; lony LlcaizI. 105 (J. Reifl). 6 to 1, second; Febru- ary, lOi ,J. Stewart), 60 to 1, third: Lost ulrJ, Cromwell. Time, 1:29^. Five lurlongs, Selling. Three-year-olds and upward— Amasa. 119 (Pig- gott) 7 to 5, won; Qenna. 105 ( W. Narvaezi^lO to 1, second; Sly, 120 (Ruiz), 8 to 1, third; Ach, Watossa, C. H. Harrison Jr , ueorge Miller Jennie Gtbb, Juva, Tlburon. Bessie Lee. Etta H. Time l:02S. WEDNESDAY. MAY 3. Seven fnrlongs, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Festoso, no (Jenkins). 6 to 1. woo: Nllgar, HO (Glover), 12 to I. second; loverary II., 114 (Holmes), 40 to I, thlra ; Anchored. Ysruba. San Augustine. Racebud EHzabeln, Fleming Somis, Gtlberto. Time, 1:29. ?-lx furlongs, ^elll^g. Four-year-olds and upward— Sly, 112 (W.Nar- vaezj, 7 to 10, won; February. 107 (Steward), 7 to 1, second: No via, 98 (Bakslnger), 12 to 1, third; Dolore, EarlCocnran, Graclas, BUss Ructeer, Koadwarmer. Time, 1:16. Five furlongs. Two-year-olds— Oremus, 112 (PIggott), 4 to 5, won; Tar Hill, 113 (Uacklln), 9 10 2, second; San Tomas, US (Cu ry;, 15 to 1. third; Onsto, L B. McWhirter, Flush ot Gold, May Gertrude, Klckumbob, Bogus BUI. Time, 1.02W. One mile, Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Daisy P., 101 (Jenk* Ids). 6 to 5. won; Bernardino, lOS (Macklln), 6 to I, second; Torslda. 103 (Rulzj, 5 to 2, third; Storm King, Ringmaster, P. A. FinnegAD. Time 1:42. One mile, Seiling. Foar-year-olds and upward— Widow Jones. 103 (J. RelQi, 7 to 2, won; Opponent, 101 (Jenkins), 7 to lO.s.cond; Alicia. 8S (Coburn), 12 to I. third; Bapldo, New Moon, Gr^dy, None Such, Meadow Lark. Time, l;42}i. One and a sixteenth miles. Selling. Four-year-olds and apward— Wy* oming, 151 (MaJ. ohnson), 1 to 6, won: Oiirward. I6t (Mr. Heck), 15 to 1, second; Texarkana, ISO (Bob Freeman), 34 to I.tnird; Itoadninner, The Plunger. Eureka, Rcssmore, Joe Cotton. Time, i M^. 386 ®ir« ^veeirev "mxif §pf:ivt*mmi* [May 6, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. KELLEY, PbopbibTOB. - Ike Torf and Sporting Afltbority of the Pacific Coast. — OFFICE — No. 221-3 GEARY STREET, S. F. ... „ . p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. aoodrloli, Special Representative. 31 Park Row, New York. fEBMS— OneVear. 83 : SUMonlbs. gl.TSjThraeManlha.gl. STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. Honey shotild be sent by postal older, draft or by registered letter addressed to F. W. Ekllev, 2-2?,^ Geary 8t„ San Franciaco, Cal. Communications moat be accompanied by tlie writerg' name and address, not necefisarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of eortd faith. San Francisco, Saturday, May 6, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TROTTERS AND PACERS. CHA8. DERBY, 2:20 Oakwood Part Stock Farm, Danville DIABLO. 2:0914 Wm Murray, Pleasantnn, Cal GEORGE Wa:^RINGTON, 2:16% Chaa. Johnson Woodland HA MBLETONIAN WILKES, 1673... Green Meadow S F., .=ania Clara McKISNEY. 2:lHi C. A. Dnrfee. Oakland NU' WdOD WILKES, 2 :16M2 Nutwood Slock Farm, Irviofiton OAKNUT, 2;2, Thomas Smith; Lo9 Angeles, Lewis Thoroe; Fresno, A. J. Hudson; Salinas, Jesse D Carr; Red Bluff, J. W. Gregg and Douglas 8. Cone; Chico,Colonel Park Henshaw and L. W. Mcintosh; Wil!ow8,W. H Kelly; P. C. T. H. B. A., T. J. Crowley and A- G. Gurnett. J, W. Rea presided and F. W. Kelley, secre- tary of the Breeders' Assjclation acted as secretary. After considerable discussion as to the best arrangement, the following circuit was decided upon as the best and most convenient to all: Oakland— July 17ih to 22d. Vallejj— July 24th lo 29ih. Willows— July 31st lo Aogupt 5tb. Red Bluff — August 7lh to 12th. Chico— AugusL 14th to 19lb. Nevada City— August 21st to 26 Lh. Woodland— August 28lh to September 2d. State Fair— September 4'.h to 16lh. P. C. T. H. B. A.— September 18lh to 23d. San Jose — September 25Lh to 30. h. Salinas— October 2d to 7tb. Fresno— October 9th to 14th. Santa Ana — October 1 6th to 2Ist. Los Angeles— October 23i to 28:h. It will be noticed that several of the districts formerly in the grsnd circuit are omitted from this list, and several places not heretofore there have been inserted. Stockton Nspa. Petaluma and Marys^ille are not given dates, but as they had no representatives at the conference, and made do claim for dates it was considered aocertiin whether they would bold meetinf:s this year. Some of the delegates claimed that there were vacancies in the Boards of Directors which required filling before busi- ness could be properly transacted and on motion the secre- tary of the convention wss instructed to write to Governor Gage and request him to use all possible dispatch in filling these vacancies so that the necessary preliminary work for the fairs may be gotten un'ler way. Delegate Lewis Tborne of Los Angeles called the attention of the convention to the fact that the law giverning agricnl tural districts provides for the amalgamation of several dis. tricts for the purpose of giving one fair, and suggested that the attention of the district boards be called to this provision of the law, as by this means better fairs and larger exhibits could be given. Chairman Rea, and Delegates T. J. Crowley, Douglas Cone and Secretary Kelley were appointed a committee to confer with lbs Railroad conpanies to secure reduced rates cf trans' portatioD for the shipment of exhibits to the fairs on the circuit. It was the expressed sentiment of the delegates pres€ii|; that each association would give as liberal purses as possible this year for the harness horses. There was a considerable desultory discnssion over the subject of paid judges and starters, and many other sul^jects of interest to horsemen, but no action was taken at tbi^ meeting. The name of the famous horseman, Mr. Budd Doble, was mentioned eis starter for the harness races. As Mr. Doble is srjonrning in IhisStateat present the suggestion was made that he might be prevailed upon to act as starling judge. None of the delegates were empowered to act in this mportant matter however, though Mr. Doble's name was received with universal approval. The associations on the Grand California Circuit will pre- pare and advertise their programs in the near future and a most prosperous season of racing is certain!} in store for California harness horses. All the associations will give purses for runners as well as for trotters and pacers this year". Sam Hoy has nineteen head of colts and aged horses on the Winters track. Some are beirg prepared for the circuit, others getting a few lessons preparatory,, to being worked next seasnn. He has Demonic, a four-year-old full brother to Diablo that is one of the grandest of lookers and i? going fhst. Petite H., a two year-old by McEinney, Sam says is mightv good goods A four-year-old that is a great pros- pect is the fouryear-old Kellv Briggs by Bayswater Wilkes oat of an Algona mare, while Roseleaf, a two-year old trotter by Falrose is showing winning speed. The stallion Bays- water Wilkes is being well patronized this year, having al- ready been bred to thirty-eight mares. The country about Winters never looked more prosperous than it does at this time. Good crops are assured to both the graia and fruit raisers of that section, and the horse business is naturally in a much better condition than heretofore. May 6, 1899J ®lr^ ^vejeifw cmh SpKtxitmatu 297 ENTRIBi FOR THE BREEDER'S MBETINa. Partial List of Nominators and Horses Named for the Fall Races. The Hat of entries received by the Pacific Coast Trotling Horse Breeders Aasocialioa dr the fall meelins: are beiog canvassed and considered by the Directors I'ast as the Breedeb AND SrORTSiiAN goes to press Friday afternoon It was impossible, owing to the lateness of the hour, to pre- sent to cur readers ibe complete result of the Directors ac- tion on these purses, but up to the lime our forma were closed ihe following purses had been declared fiiled. The complete list of entries will appear next week. It will be seen that in the majority of the events the horsemen have entered very liberally and the prospects for a grand meeting are most p'cpitious. A number of additional purees will soon be announced by the Breeders to close later io the 2:40 CLASS TROTTING. F. D. McGregoi's b m Eleanor Ann. by lUastrions— Black Bet. by Greening's Morgan. Vendome Stock Farm's br g Boodler, by Boodle— Bessie S . by Wfiipples' Hambletonian. Peter E. Jessen's ch s Jaan Cbico. by Biy Ram— nnkaowo. Q. W. Berry's s f Psyche, by Capid. P. J. William's b s Silver Bow Jr , by Sitvet Bow— ilagenta. by Tempest C. M Ryder's b m Hattie Hero, by Live Oak Hero— Dexler P., by Dexter Prince. C. K. Eagan's s m Mabel 3., by Coll K. R.— nntraced. SaDta Rjsa Stock Farm's br m Stamboulelta, by Stamboul— Eiscara, by Director. J. B. otetsoD's b g Tickets, by Condactor— Cereil, by Cba'leston. J. B Iverson's br h Prince Neer, by Engineer— Bslle, by Kentacky Prince, C. E Clark's b m Listerine, by Athadon— Lasterine, by Onward. Park Henshaw's b g Monte Carlo, by Monaco— Jane, by Tilton Almont. M. Saliibarv's b e Birdcatcher, by Direct— by Hock Hocking. 3. H. Hoy'3 brg McNalley, by McEianey— alcazar. 2:30 CLASS TROTTERS. Rose Dale Slock Farm's b m Bertba R . by Daly— Cygnet. C. E. Pdrks' b ra Lottie, by Cnpid— by Bismark. Jos Purlington's ch - Granviil, by Silas Skinner -Birdie, by Alex- ander IL D. E Knight's b g Dos Minatas. by Melvar— Elmorene. by Elmo. Robt. Xoble'3 ch m Rnby N., by Ira— Daisy HaywarJ, by Poscora Hay ward. H. E. Wises b g Cholame, by Iris— Jaspiae Ayres. by Bay Rose. PleasantoQ Stock Farm's ch m Lady Salisbury, by Directnm—by Dex- ter Prince. Park Heaahaw'd b r Monte Carlo, by Monacor-Jane, by Tilton Almont. Santa Risa Stock Farm's bm Adioo, by Gay Wilkes— By-By, by Nutwood. C. M. Ryder's blk m Haltie Hero, by Live Oak Hero- by Daxte FriLce. Elias Williams' bs Silver Bow Jr., by Silver Bow— Magenta. G. W. Berry's s m Pjycne, by Capid— by ripaculaiion. Peter E Jessen's ch h Jnaa Chlco. by Bay Rom. Veadome Stock Farm's brg Booller, by Bood e— BeiSieS. F. D. McGregor's b m EeiQor Aqq. by Illastrioas— Black Bat. 2:27 CLASS TROT. W. L. Spoor's b g Roxy. C. E. Clark's br m Sue, by Athadon — Gypsy H. Scb osser's b g Richard S., by Grover Clay— BjUe, by Whlppleton. B. Erkeobrecher's br m Miss Barnabes, by McKinney— Bel Amo, by Del Snr. Alex Brown's br m Lottie, by fan Diego. J. L. Smith's b m Ruby, by Wilson— Economy, by Echo. John Moofhead's blk m Sibyl 3. by Simoletoaiao W.Ikes -B;rtha by Carr's Mambrino. Rose Dale Stock Farm's b m Diana, bv Daly— Baby BnttOQ. C. E. Park's b m Lottie, by Cnpid—by Bismarck. Jas. Porrington's ch li Granville, by Silas Skinner— Birdie, by Alex- ander II, D E. Knight's b g Lynhoo3; by Lynmont— Eilance All, by Brigadier. Park Henshaws blk m Maud P , by Idaho Patchen. Pleasantou Stock Farm's b g Birdcatcher, oy Direct— by Hock Hocking. 2:19 CLASS TROTTING— DOMINATION PUBSE. D. E. Knight, MarysviUe; C. E. Clark, Fresno; E. Cowell, Alameda; G. E. Shaw, Hollister; Plea?anton Stock Farm. Pleasaaton; Park Henshaw, Chico; J. J. Connor, Salinas; W. H Lumsden, Santa Rosa; Alex. BrowQ, Walnot Grove; J. L. Smith, Vallejo; Vendome Stock Farm, San Jose; Sinta Rosa Stock Farm, Santa Rosa. 2:16 CLASS TROTTING— NOMINATION PURSE. J. L. Smith, Vallej): Alex. Brown, Walnnt Grove: J.J.Connor, Salinas; Park Henshaw, Chico; Pleasaoton Stock Farm, P.easanton; D. E. Koight, Marysville; Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville; J. H- Kelley, San Bernardiio; Dr. W. L. Spoor, Redlands; Santa Rosa Stock Farm, Saata Rosa; Vendome Stock Farm. San Jose; C. L Griffith, San Francisco; E. Topham, Mllpltaa; Wm. D. Nichols, Sacra- metito. 2:30 CLASS PACING. Park Heosbaw's b g John Boggs, by Monaco— Belle W., by Tiitoa Almont F. J. Vetter'sbg Capt. Hackett, by Stelnway— Idol Belle, by Idol WiUefl. J. B. Iverson's b m Dictlna, by Dictatua— Mambrlta, by Carr's Mam- brino. Vendome 3took Farm's ch g DiagonPl, by Diablo— by Sidney. J. H. Kelly's ch m Cleoo, by Hapoy Prince J. L Smith's ch s Gdtf Topsail, by Diablo-by Alcona. Herbert Levy'd br g Kraak L . by Secretary— by Belmont. M. Schweitzer's blk g Contentment, by Contention— Kitty Almont.by Tilton Almont. Jas. Sotberland's b m Hattie C, by Direct— Hittie W, by Baywood. J. B. Stetson's b m Madelioe G .by Tacinet— by Strath'in. 8. H. Hoy's bs Demonlo, by Chas. Derby— Bertha.' Peter E. Jessen's br h Alta, by Altam >nt— Matile. D.J. Felton'sch g El Diablo, by Diablo— Elwood, by A, W. Rich- mond. Faria Stock Farm's ch g Wayboy, by Strathway— Qneen, by uakland Boy. John Baker's b m Connie, by Ketchum— Blrdroe, by Mark Monroe. S. C. Tryon's br s Daedalion, by Diiblo-Grace, by Buocaneer. Geo. E. Shaw's -m Myrtha Wilkes. Santa Rosa Stock Farm's bm Helen D, by ;Diablo— 3ilver Eye, by Director. Alex. Brown's brgSible La Grand, by Sable Wilkes— Theo, by Li Grand, Vioget Stock Farm's blk 3 Wild Nutltug, by Wild Nat-Helena, by Electioneer. F. D. McGregor's b s Cock Robin, by Robin— Jessie., by Illustrious. F. G. Crawford s b t Melba, by f alrose-by KlUarny. E P. M. Greeley's br m Winnie Wilkes, by Rey Wilkes— Pet, by Cresco. 2:25 CLASS PACING. Park Henshaw's b g John Boggs. by Monaco— Belle W^, by Tilton Almont. Vioget Stock Farm's br s Wild Nutliog, by Wild Nut— Helena, by Electioneer. F. J. Vettet'3 b g Capt. Hackett, by Sleiaway— Idol BeUe, by Idol Wiises. Vendome Stock Farm's ch g Diagonal, by Diablo— by Sidney. J. H. Kelly's ch m Cleon, by Happy Prince. J. L Smith's cb s GafE Topsail, by Diablo— by Alcona. Herbert Levy's br g Frank L , by Se.:reiary— by Belmont. M.Schweitz:r's blfcg Cootautment, by Content ion— Kittle Almont, by Tilton Almont. Peter E. Jessen's br h Alta. by Altamont— Mattie. L. J. Fenton'schgEi Diablo, by Diablo— Elwood, by A. W. Richmond. Faris Stock Farm's ch g Wayboy, by Strathway— Queen, by Oakland Boy. S. C. Tryon's br s Da ialion, by Diablo— Grace, by Buccaneer. Santa Rom Stock Farm's b m Gnyca.ra, by Qny Wilkes— Eiscara, by Director, H. W. Meek's b g Clipper, by Diablo -Celerity, by Ulster Ch'ief. A. G Guroetfs b m Echora Wilkes, by Nutwood Wilkes— Lou Wall- by Echo- Geo. A. Ddvis' blk h Rey Direct, by Direct— Vera, byKentocky Vol- unteer. N A Hottua's b g Correct, by Direct— by Steinway. W. H. Lumsden's b m Roblet, by Ribin— Eveline, by Nutwood. S. P. Martm's b I Mira Monte, by Diablo— Mountain Maid, by Cresco. ^ 2:15 CLASS PACING- NOMINATION PURSE. E. P. Heild. San Francisco; P. H. Qaian, Scotia; H. W. Meek, San Lorenzo; F. G. Crawford, Willows; AT. Van DeVanter. Portland, Ore.;P. L. Nash, Hollister; R. Garnsey, Santa Ana; G. Wempe, San Francisco; C. MRyder. Fresuo: J.-C. Kirbpatrick, Sin Francisco; W S. Maben, University; Pleasantou Stock Farm. Pleasatitoa; J. B Iverson, Salinas; A. M. Walden, Sacramento; Richelieu Stables, San* Francisco. 2:12 CLASS PACING -NOMINATION"^ PURSE. T. W. Hobson, San Jose: Chas. F. Kapp, S*n Francisco; W, 3. Maben, University; J. C Kirkpatrick, San Franci-fCo:R. Garnsey.Santa Ana:P L Nash, Hollister; F. G. Cravlord, Willows; H." W. Meek, San Lorenzo;?. H. Qnlnn, Scotia; Aug. Erickson, Portland, Ore.; R. W. Hansen, Rio Vista; John Baker. Sjnta Ana. TWO-YEAR-OLU TROTTIN'G. R. H. Nason's b f Cy&erla. by Fa [rose— Mischief, by Brown Jng, RichelienStables' b f Manila, by Sable Wilkes— Tabbie Rosenbaum, by Nutwood G. Y. Ballioer's blk s Boodle Boy. by Boodle- by Waspie. D. E. Knight's bf Eola Mae. by McKinney— Balance All, by Brigadier. S. C. Tryon's b s Joe Nolan, by Silver Bow— Grace, by Buccaneer. Oakwood Park Stock Farm's b fLilka, by Chas. Derby— Snsie Mam- brino, by Mambrino Boy. Vendome Stock Farm's b s Vendome, by Iran Alto— Linda Oak, by Gay Wilkes. J. E. Iverson's br f Dagmar, by McKinney— Steinway Maid, by Stein- way, Jr. THREE-YEAR-OLD TROTTING (2:30 CLASS.) B ErEenbrecher's br m Miss Barnabee, by McKinney- BeUe Amo. by Del Snr. Oakwood Park Stock Farm's blk £ Princess Derby, by Chas. Derby- Princess, by Administrator. . - Oakwood Park Stock Farm'ss ch f Mid lay, by Chas. Derby— Heyday, by Copperhead. ' ' " Jas. Sutherland's grs Chas. G., by Direct— Vera, by Kentucky Vol- unteer. Santa Rosa Stock Farm's b s Fram. by Direct— Silver Eye, by Abbots- ford. D. Knight's 3 f Lena A. , by Lynmont — Elraorine. by Elmore. Richelieu stablea' br g Pcerto Rico.by Sable Wilkes— Mamie Kohl, by Stei-iway. E. Topoam's b f Blanche F , by Hambletonian Wilkes— Minnie B , by Billy ThornhilL A. T. Van DeVannter's b c Kinmont, by McKinney— Buelah, by Altamont. W. a. Lumsden's br m Tia Juana, by Gossiper -Myrtle, bv Anteeo. A. G. Gurnett's gr g What l5 It, by Direct— La^ie Jean, by Brigadier. TWO-YEAR-OLD PACING. S. H. Hoy's br f Reta H., by McKinney— by Frompto. C A. Owen's b c Dakon D., by Athadon— Zeda McGregor, by Robert McGregor. L L, Borden's s g N. L. B., by Diablo — Alice Bell, by Washington. Wm. Murray's cb a Rey del Tierra, by Diablo— Rosita A., by Adrian. D E. Knight's bg Waldstein Jr., by Waldstein— Lou Star, by Briga- dier. Santa Rosa Stock Farm's b f Volita, by Beau Brummel— by Chas. Wilkes. Geo. E. Shaw 'a b f Aunt Sally, by Benton Boy— Nellie Nutwood. Oakwood Park Stock Farm's br t Rnbato, by Steinway— Tone, by Ferguson. Oakwood Park Stock Farm's b g Rnjah, by Chas. Derby— Edon, by Gen. Benton. THREE YEAR OLD PACING. Oakwood Park Stock Farm's ch 1 Belle Livln,by Chas. Derby— Clem- tine, by Yosemite. Jas. Sutherland's b m Hatlie C, by Direct— Hattte W., by Baywood. J. H. Qutnn'3 br h John A . by Wayland W.— by Grand Moor. John Baker's b m Connl?, by Ketchum— Birdroe. by Mark Monroe. Santa Rosa Stock Farm's ch c Inferno, by Diablo— Biscara, by Director. P. W.Crawford'fl b f Melba, by Falrose— by.Killaruy. Harlem Opens May 30th. A dispatch received by the Beeedek and Sportsman from Secretary M. NathaneoD, states that the Harlem meet- ing will open Tuesday, May 30th. Haoea at Bedding^, A three days' race meeting was given at Reddine, Shasta connty, on Tuesday, Wedneaday and Thursday of this week, which was well attended bv the people of that locality. The resnlta of the races were as follows: First race, running, half mile and repeat— T. E. Laffoon's Hadie beat Joseph Porter's Dora H. in straight heats. Time. 0;50J and 0:51. Second race, trotting, mile, best two in three— Saellzir 's Cap distanced the ol her two entries. Third race, match race one quarter of a mile and repeat — G. Peacock's Granevine beat R. N. Traman's Matte in straight heats. Time, 0:25 and 0:25J. Fourth race, running, one quarter of a mile, 'or two-year- olds— J. H, Yeakey's Jewel beat W. Little's Rosebud. Time, 0:27. SECOND DAY. RunniDg, three- eighths of a mile and repeat. First heat — Jem Mace won, Dora H. second. Time, 0:36, Second heat— Dora H. won, Josh second. Time, 0:35. Final heat — Dora H. won, Jem Mace second. Time, 0:36. Trotting and pacing. 2:50 class, mile, best two in three — Mollie won. Time, 2:45. Fleeter distanced. Running, saddle horses, quarter of a mile and repeat. First heat— Dead heat between Cinnabar Belle and Black Bess. Second heat— Cinnabar Belle won. Time, 0:24J. Black Bess threw her rider. THIED DAY. Ranning. half mile and repeat— Dora H. took both heats; Josh eecond. Time. 0:50J and 0:51J. Rnnninff, quarter mile and repeat — Hadie won: Jem Mace second. Time, 0:24* and 0:24J. Trotting, one mile, best two in three, 2:50 clasE — Cap won; Mollie second. Time, 2:46 and 2:45. Running, quarter mile and repeat— Black Bess won: Josh second. Time, 0:26i, 0:24^ and 0:24J. Mistaken Identity. A MATCH race for $500 a side has been made by residents of Yolo connty who are the owners of a cnople of green pac- ers. One of the pacers is in the handset Sam FToy, the other being trained by W. Masien at Woodland. The race is to come off over the Woodland track to-day. It is not ex- pected that any very fast time will be made, hot the race will be three beat heats in &ve and "for blooU from^ eend to eend." About twelve miles from Snnol, on the bank of the Ala- meda creek, Mr. Herman Whitlock has a ranch and has lived there for over thirty years. He has some very fertile and productive laud, but is occupied mainly in stock raising. Mr. Whitlock owned two sorrel colts, very nearly alike, and in April of '98, he miseed one. Some lime after he fonnd the mother of the lost colt dead, havirg been shot through the head and with the ecalp removed, evidently for the pur- pose of preventing identification. The colt was not fonnd until February, 1899, when he saw it running in one of hia neighbor's pastures. Believing that the owner of the land, Mr. Croea, had stolen the colt he had him arrested for grand larceny. Bat the testimony at the preliminary examlnatioo being insufficient the case was dismissed Three days after Mr. Cross had Mr. Whitlock arrested upon the same charge, as he had lost a colt of eorrel color and similar to Mr. Whitlock'e, about the same time. Three or four witnesses at the preliminary examination, including Mr. Cross, testified positively that the colt which Mr. Whit- lock had belonged to a gray mare owned by Mr. Cross. . Mr. Whitlock testified that he had raised this colt and swore positively that it was his. He also brought several witnpsses i, e. Messrs. Blacow, Vandervoort, Reiser and Wales of Washington Township and Mr. Thomsen of Pleasantou, wh) each swore very positively thai the colt alleged to have been stolen by Whitlock was bis colt and that they had seen it often while visiting at his ranch at various times. A peculiar circumstance concerning the case was that Mr. Mendoza, who lives three miles this side of Mr. Whitlock, went Dpon the stand aLd testified that he knew the soirel coU beloDgiog to Crota' mare and that it is at the present time running at large with his horses in the hills, and that the disputed colt belongs to Whitlock. Here then were three colts of the same age, color acd breed resembling each other in every particular. There being insufficient evidence against Mr. Whitlock the case was dismiBsed. But it shows bow very easy it is for witnesses to he mistaken as to the identity of animals as well as persons. — Livermore Herald Mr. Sallabury Wanted "Who Is It. 'Sam Gamble beat me over to the Sulphur Spring Stock Farm," said Monroe Salisbury in the office of the Bbeedeb AND SpoBTSSfAN, "or I would have owned that gray colt Who Is It. I might have had to hold up a stage to get the money to pay for him, and after I atkW the colt I would have been sorely tempted to do it. I was up in Klondike last season and did not hear about this fellow until a few weeks ago and then did not know he was for sale. When I beard he coaid be purchased I made arraneemenis to gj over and take a look at him but Sam got there first. It was the breeding of the colt that attracted my attention. And what a grand looking fellow he is. He can't help but be fast and game. He has a good large quantity of tbe beet (borough- bred blood in America in bis veins — not the kind that can only win sprint racee, but the long distance blood of Wil- liamson's Belmont, Lexington, imp. Gleocoe and otiiera. I looked this gray colt over and saw him move, and ss I said before if Sam bad not got over there to Mr. Gurnett's fir'^t f would have had that colt to campaign on the Eistern circuit. I would not have been afraid of the beat they've got there, either." ij98 W^lje ^veetisv ttn^ ^^wtismtOT* [Mat 6, 189g Sulky Notes. The circuit is assnred. Look at those Louisville parses. Denveb entries close Monday, May 15th. Nawcy Hanks will be bred to Arion, 2:07|. There will bs at least a dozao good meetioga. The Dabaque Preparation Stake closes WedneEday, May 16th. ' An offer of $5500 has baen refased for Jaspsr Ayres.2:09J, very recently. . Geebs thinks the champion's brother, Cloud Pointer, is the real thiog. About fifty horses, ruoners, trotters and pacers, are in training on the Red Bluff track. BUMP3 is now on the road in New York, his owner hav- ing decided not to race him this year. Egad horses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. K. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * The stallion Stambold 2:21^ (Rodeo), which W. B, Fasig matineed, changed hands two weeks ago for $2,000, McKiNNET, 2:11^, has already been bred to about forty mares and the chances are that his book will soon be full. R. H. McCuBDY, of Morriatoffn, N, J., -has sent two trot- ters by Stamboul out of mare by Palo Alto, to Goshen lo be trained. Hon. J. C. Sibley, the well-known horse breeder, has do- nated his salary ($10,000) for the term in Congress to charity. MiLO Knox will start East from Pleasanton next Monday or Tuesday with a car load of horses consigned to the Blue Ribbon sale at Cleveland. Gos LiNDAUEB, of Salinas, brought two carloads of horses to Ban Francisco this week to be disposed of at private tale. They are a good looking lot, Eight? SIX harness horaes were sold at auction by Tichenor & Co. in New York, last week, for a total of $57,- 385, an average of $667 per head. It is said that Nico, 2:08i, can pace just as fast as he can trot. In fact, nearly all fast trotters can pace. Nancy Hanks could pace fast and so could Nelson, the great trotter. The BUz Combination cart is one of the best ever used for training and breaking colts. It is a California production and is ahead of anything of the kind imported into this State. See advertisement. W. GOOPMAN, of Rio Vista, has sent to Wm. Murray to be trained a three-year-old filly by Diablo, out of a mare by Alaska, that is very promising. She is a handsome filly and very speedy, though hardly broke yet. Mr. Bellengal, of Oakland, is giving the first lessons to a very handsome large three-year-old by Secretary that gives promise of being a fast trotter. The colt is scarcely bridle wise yet, bat can show a fast clip already. FoUB mares arrived at Alameda this week to be bred to Altamont. Two of them were by Silkwood 2:07, and two by Sky Pointer, full brother to Star Pointer, 1:59|-. There ought to be some fast pacers raised from this mating. Keatlng's string will not start East until Mav 15th. A few of his horses have had a slignt attack of the distemper so he thinks it advisable to delay the day of departure a week or so to enable ihem to get in first class condition again. Theke are a great many well bred first class standard stallions in California that are entirely unknown outside of the immediate locality in which they are owned. Many of them would largely increase their business by a little advertising. Apbopos of the intolerable slowness of the cabs in Berlin, it is relatea that a child having bean run over by one of them and killed, Mark Twain, who was residing in Berlin at the time, exclaimed, on hearing of the accident: "What a lingering death'" Lucy B., 2:17^, by Alexander Button, is the dam of. one of the fastest two-year-olds by Diablo that is in training this year. She has again been booked to William Murray's great yonog horse. The dam of Hijo del Diablo, 2:11^, has. also been bred to him. Fbank Kenney, secretary of Louisville, announces the following early closing claeses: Free for all trotting stallions, $3C00; 2:12 trot $5,000; 2:08 pace, $2000; 2:15 trot, $2000; 2:18 pace.,$2000; 2:20 trot, $2000; two-year-old trot, $1000; three-year-old pace, $1000. Rush & Hale, of Suisuo, have sold their fine trotting- bred stallion, Palo Wilkes, by Guy Wilkes, to C U- Scott. The price paid is said to have been $485. The animal is of fine form, bay in color, stands 17 hands high, weighs 1250 pounds and is three years old. Carbonate, 2:09, shows no sign of last yeir's lameness and J. C. Wallace is carefully looking aftei him at Overland Part, Denver. Wallace also has Suspicion, 2:'<;8, by Su- perior, that is showing op nicely, as well as a lot of green ones, among which is a three-year-old, belonging to W. W. Porter, that is expected to be heard from. Ethel C, 2:20, the unbeaten pacing mare by Sidney that Andv McDowell compiiigoed in Oregon and Montana in ' 896 is now in J M. Nelson's stable at Alameda, and is as ast as ever. She is one of the gamest mares ever seen on a 'ack and the race seems never too long for her. Shp is ex- I .'Cted to reduce her m.irk materially this season. The blood of Secretary, son of Director and a mare by Volunteer 55, is cropping out in many of the green ones in training in California this year. This horse never had any but the most ordinary opportunities, but he has sired a lot of very handsome and fast horses and his daughters are pro- ducing speed. Geo. Beeby has moved to the Alameda track and will have several good ones in training for the summer circuit. He has a good one in Psyche, by Cupid, out cf a mare by Speculation. Psyche is owned by A. B.Spreckels E^q , and is a sister in blood to Venus II. the fast green mare in Tom Keating's string. De. Spelmak, 2:12J, is in training at the Anaconda race track under Pat McEvoy, and his owners. Smith & Reyn- olds, are well pleased with his appearance this year. He has gained 100 pounds in weight this year. Willamette, by Mascot, also owned by this firm, is said to be the handsojoest horse in Montana. Bdmps, while a first-class pacer with a record better than 2:05, is quite a trotter to road wagon. It is said by those who know that unless yon are real familiar with him you would not know him on the road he is £uch a square-gaited trotter. Some think he would have made nearly as fast a trotter as he is a pacer. V. DuCaoix, a San Francisco truckman, was in Sonoma countv last week buying dray horses. He purchased a span of 1300 poand horses from P. Trembley of Sebastopol. The horses were six years old and brought $250. Tuesday Mr. DuCroix went to Kenwood and Glen EUen looking for an- other span of similar size and age, Thebk was some hot racing over the spsed track in the Park last Saturday between horses owned by members of the Golden Gale Park Driving Association. Oae of the features of the day's races was the defeat of the veteran Piunkett by King Cadenza, the latter being driven by his new owner, Mr. Dunlap, who is also a new but very enthusiastic member of the club. Chas. A. DcRFEE, the veteran horse man, is working a few colts at the Meek track at Haywards. He is looking for a few good prospects to train for the circuit this year and would like to bear from owners who desire their horses trained. His address is 917 Peralta street, Oakland. There is no more experienced and carefal trainer in the State than Mr. Darfee. In the Year Book the dam of Hobo, 2:14^, is given as un- traced. Mr. L. H, Mackintosh, of Ghico, who owns Arthur Wilkes, the sire of Hobo, has been hunting up the breeding of the mare and finds that she is by Garner's Blackbird, s-^n of Reavis' Blackbird, out of Fancy, by Flaxtail. Mr. Mack- intosh bred Hobo, but the horse passed through several hands before he was trained and got a record, so he had lost track of him. Rey del Diablo is the name J. M. Alviso has given his two-year-old colt by Diablo, 2:09J, out of Rosita A., 2:14|, and surely he gives promise of being worthy of the title "King of the Diablos." List Siturday he paced a half mile at Pleasanton in 1:11 and did it so easily and without any fuss that he is expected to be ooe of the great two-year- olds of 1899. He is one of the grandest looking youngsters at Pleasanton. Mb, Ben Chaboya and Mies Ollie More were married April 15ih at the home of the bride in East Oakland, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Robert F. Coyle, pastor of the Oakland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Chaboya is the popular trainer of the Oikwood Park Stock Farm horses, and his many friends among the horsemen of Cali- fornia will wish him and his bride, health and prosperity in their new relation. Nutwood Wilkes, 2:16J, is getting a grand lot of mares this year. The dams of his two great three-year-olds, Who Is It, 2:12, and John A. McKerron, 2:12J, have been bred to him already, and last week a full sister lo Cresceus, 2:09J, was booked to him. This mare is by Robert McGregor out of Mabel (dam of Nightingale, 2:10^) by Mambrino Bow- ard, grandam Contention by Allie West. The result of this union should be a recor^^ QUINN'S OIN FOR HORSES stands at the head of all veterinary remedies. Snch troubles I as Spavins, Curbs, Windpuffs, Splints. Bunches have no | ^ terrors for a horse if the master keeps and applies Ouinn's Ointment. All ^ M weU-known horsemen speak of it in the highest terms : ^ Miller & Sibley, of Franklin, Pa., owners of St. Bel, brother of late Bell Boy, write, "We have fej ^ "teed Qninn'B Ointment with great eaccess and believe it fnlSlla all claimed for it. "We cheer- i« folly recommend it to oor friends." For Curbs, Splints, Spavins or Bnnches, it has m ' M Price^i.So. Sold by all druggists or sentbymail.^ 1 W. B. EDDY A CO., WHITEHALL, N. Y. TRYIi; KM May 6, 1899] ©it? ^veeitev mtlr ^txttatncctu 299 Saddle Notes Lesteb Beiff and Heor? Shields were reinstated by tbe stewards of Oakland track Wedn:sday. Thos, H. Wiluam3 Ja. left last Tensday eveniog for Chicago. He will retarn in a month and then make a trip to tbe Hawailao Islands. Gil CuaBY and W. B. Ratlerman have. dissolved partner- ehip. Carry's stahle will go to I/Duispjlle an~d Ralterman^a to Newport after ihe close of the Meinptii3.^e^uo^^r ; The one time famoas jockey. Clarence Bryant, who nsed to ride the horses of the late Byron AIcClellaQd, died^t his hime in Lexington Saturday Dight, aged tweniy-ptejeaxs. JuD&E Joseph A. Murphy \efi Tuesday pight for St. Louis, where he will officiate this sammer. He^ secretaF^ and presiding jodge for the St. Louis Fair G-rotrndsL Associa- tion. Judge Hopper left for Latonia Wednesday night. Mr. Hopper is secretary of the Latonia Jockey Club and is going home to complete arrangements for the meeting which opens on May 23d. The first of the produce of Back Masaie is owned by Papinta, the dancer. The mare Faail, full sister to Horlon, is tbe dam of this foal which is a very small fiilf but hand- some and racy looking. Thebe have been sixty foals at McGra'tfiiana this season — thirty-one coUs and twenty-nine fillies- Of these, eigliteeo are by tbe dead Hanover, twelve colts and eight fillies, wbile albout fifteen are by Lamplighter. Jockey Hahn, who rode The . Plunger in the third race Tneaday, was fined $25 by the jadges for striking his moant over the bead with a whip. Tnree-foorths of tbe bad-acting horses are made so by ignorant, hot-tempered bojs who ride them. The mare Visalia, by Sir Modred or Joe Daniels, has a handsome bay fitly b7 Artillery foaled on tbe 22d of last month at Oicar Dake's place in Fresno county. Visalia is owned by J. 8 Eobinson of Haoford and was sent to Fresno to be bred to Montana. Prince Poniatowski has eight foals by Magnet and tii more to come. The sucklings are said to bear a close re- semblance to tbe sire. They are all oat of first-class mares. It is given out that the Prince will be armed with a small select stable when tbe season opens next fall. He is now negotiating for a trainer. The suit for the recovery of the race horae Tortoni, which was instituted against Al Smith and J. H Tarn by Mike Kenney several months ago, was decided last week by Judge Greeoe, of Oakland, who awarded possession of tbe horse to Kenney and ordered tbe defendant to either produce the horse or pay Kenney $500^ Now that a line can be obtained on the various jockeys riding at Aquednct, it is evident that "Skeeis" Martin is about the pick of ail. He and Spencer are both in demand, and there IS DO question about their ability. Of the small fry O'Connor, McCue and Odom are easily the best, — iJew York Commercial Advertiser. Ben Holiday, which is beirg specially prepared for the Brooklyn Handicap, ia training io the most aaiisfactory manner. As there is no trouble from the leg which bothered him more or less last season, there is a chance for his going lo the post for the big Brooklyn event in better fettle than be was at any time during last season. Enoch Wishabd, the clever trainer who handles a stable of horses racing under the firm name of Dake & Wisbard, has twice visited the English racing circait and met with success on both occasions. He is now seriously considering a propueal made by his partner, William Duke, which in- volves another tilp across tbe ocean this summer. Ceables F. Price, secretary of the New Louisville Jockey Club, was appointed presiding Judge of tbe spring meeting vice Colonel M. Lewis Clartr, who committed suicide. Price has been presiding steward of the California Jockey Club at Oakland, presiding jodge at Oakley, and associate judge at Latonia, Ideal Park and other track?. Thcs. Welch, formerly a rider of considerable repute, died at the City and County Hospital in Oakland last Wedne-day of stomach trouble. He was once in the em- ploy of Mat Byrnes. Like many of his profession, he was pennilesp, and Jim Neil busied himself Wednesday taking up a collection to see that the body was given a decent burial. The ofBcials at Newport telegraphed to H. P. Headley and W. P. Norton an ofler of $1,000 if they would allow May Hempstead to come there and go against the track reccrd of 1:39J. The ofier was refused, however, owing to the tele- gram miscarrying and not rescbiog her owners 'uotil the mate had been unloaded at Louisville, and they were afraid that a reshipmenl would iciare her. There has so far been no crack two-year-olds shown; at least 90 far as jodeiog from a time standpoint can tell as to their abilitiea. Fiftv seconds over the last half of the Withers mile is Lot much of a showing, and this seems to be about tbe limit of speed at Morris Park. A really cliDbiog good colt wiih something to race alongside o/ him ought to get over this route with the going as fast as it is in 0;48A with 118 pounds np. W. Beverley's Kitchener, trained by Jack Jovner, won tbe Ozone Stakes in a drive from Peaceful at Aqueduct Thursday. Tbe latter has been an uolnckv colt to the Ken- sico Stable, and probably the owner therenf was not annoyed when W. Lakeland claimed him for ^1^00. The Kensico Stable bid up Sadducee and bought him for 11500 on the opeDipg day, so probably this caused W. Lakeland to put in bia claim on Peaceful. "W^" ^^*^^E is probably the best colt at the Memphis i tracV.ti The son of Cayuga and Prosperity carried 113 pounds in a four and a half furlongs for youngsters, and he won in the next thing to a gallop in the record time of 0:561. ' Kentucky, who was supposed to have the race at his mercy, was a badly beaten fourih. Dc- Riddle, who had run tbe moat respectable two-year-old race up to this perlormance of F* W. £rode, was beaten aS. ^Os his- way from Hot Springs to New York last week Pitlshorg Phil stopped over in bis native town, Pittsburg, but a few hoars. Phil did not want to talk much for publi- cation, and sajd he intended lo secare a string of six or eight tw^-y€ar-o!ds thts vear. When asked if he would buy parti- calaJL-Ones he refused to answer directly, merely stating that |?eji£4hi3 eve on some animals that he considered very promising. All bat about one of the horses he now has will be'diaposed of. Nearly every district association that gives a race meet- ing in California this sammer will hang up purses for runners as well as harne39 horses. If good judgment is ex- ercised io arranging programs for the thoroughbreds there will be large entry lists and good racing. Among tbe well knowQ horse owners who will be seen on the circuit this year is Galen Brown. He will prnbibly have a few horses be- longicg to Mr. A. B. Spreckela and will race them as well as his own etring. Imp. Meddler has thus far this season served the follow- ing royally bred marej; Tulla Biackburn, Kaloolab, Raperta, Irish Reel, Yorkville Belle, Poetess. Mary C, Meta, Flit- away, Edith Gray, Martha, Rose Standish, Miss Mariam, Lizzie Montrose, Lady Stylites, Nihil and Tara Blackburn. There are also on bis books the fallowing which be will serve: Bocfl^de, Marquise, Peg Wcffiagtoo., RoseviUe, Equal- ity, Hypocrite, Womsutla, Maori and Countess. Sam Bbtant does not think very highly of the class of Derby horses in the West this season. In speaking of this tbe other day he said : ''There's not a real good 'on in the West, They don't make 'emany more like Hanover. Hindoo, Longfellow, or Propter Knott." (Aa is pretty well known, Mr. Bryant, who some years ago woo a fortune with that wonderful chestnut gelding. Proctor Knott, could never call his name right, and always spoke of him as 'Propter' in- stead of ''Proctor Knott. j" "Manuel, I think, is the best horseof tbe lot, bat even he is nothing like tbe old-limere.' Sabola, the winner of the 1000 guinpas in England last week, was bred by Mr. Lorillard and was sent to England as a yearling She is by Sailor Prince, an imported horse, who won tbe Cambridgeshire, and her dam ia Saluda, by the French borae Mortemer, dam Perfection. Sailor Prince comes of an illuairious family, his sire bei^g Albert Victor, who ran a dead heat for second place in the Derby in 1872 with King of tbe Forest, Creraor e being the winner. Albert Victor wtiS by Marsyas, be by Olaodo, an ' io 1873 bis fo'l brother, George Frederick, woo the Derby. Tod Sloan rode the winner, which is the first classic event he baa been suc- { cessful in. Imp. one of the candidates for the Metropolitan Haadicap, baa shown up in good shape at Morris Park. C. E. Bross- man, who trains and who baa a half interest io her, has been working her over tbe Withers course, and he has her io splendid condition, so that she needs ouly & little to put her on edge for the big race. She has worked a mile in ):45, which is only a notch beIo_w. actual racing form, and if sbe remains in good fettle many a trainer at Morris Par^ who has seen her work will expect to see her in the first flight in the Metropolitan. Up to date there is as much buinping, jostling, crowding and foul riding going on as ever, and perhaps a trifis more than usual. Another boy will be killed, or badly hurt di- rectly and then we shall see if that will have any effect Already a bov and horae have been down, at Aquednct, and the horse probibly ruined.wbile others have been cut down, and this in races where only a few horsei started. Tbe patrol jadge seems unable to see anything, hut pretty much every- tjody on the bleachers and in tbe atand can point out the horses that cause these citastropbes every time they happen. Why not leave it to tbe crowd once or twice and see what they say? Some crowding is inevitable at Aqueduct, but nothing like tbe amount that ia overlooked. — Horde Fancier. Jockey Clawson will probably be sporting W. C. Whit- neys's colors in a few days. The millionaire has oflered Atkin & Lottridge $2500 for their contract with Clawsoo. The lalt r have demanded $10,000, but there will be^ a com- promise. When Porter A^he reached New York he went and saw Mr. Whitney instead of taking the matter directly before the jockey club. In fact, when it was time to call the case Mr. Ashe requested the stewards to postpone it, staling that he was-trying to reach a settlement witbout the assistance of the jickey club. At first Mr. Whitney was inclined to fight ttie case before the jockey club, but Mr. Ashe persuaded him to make an offer of $2500 for the cjn- tract. Aehe has wired Atkin &. Lottridge advising them lo accept this figure. The noted Australian atallion Tarcoola will be hraught to California nest August. An eff irt will be made to sell him to some of the large breeders. If it suits him Marcus Daly has promised to cffar a liberal sum for him. Tarcoola won $80,000 in stakes on the turf. He won the Melbourne Cup, Williamstowo Cup, V. R. C. Handicap, Q leen'a Birthday Handicap and second in the Geelong Cup. Carnagp, who was sold recently 10 the Russian government for $73 000, fioisbed second to Tarciola in the Melbourne Cap. He de- feated Porlsea, who held ttie three mile record for several years. Tarcoola ie. by Newmioister, son of the Marquis, winner of the St. Leger and the 200 guinea*', and out of Imogene, by King of the Ring, lo Tarcoola there is a doable cross of Stockwell blood. The program for the last two weeks of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club's winter meeting, which i^ to be run oS at tbe O-ifeland track next week and tbe week after, ia a grand one and should furoish some royal sport in ibe racing line. The last stake event of the meeting, the Corrigan Stakes, at five furlong? is to be run to-day and as all of the crack two-year- olds that have raced this season on (be Coast are engaged therein, including the cbampion Golden Rule, the race should be one well worth tbe seeing. Golrien Rule on this occasion will have to pick up an eight-pound peoaltv, bat as he has already proven his ability to carry weight this is not likely to slop him Handicap and special races will be the attractions for the next two weeks and as there are plenty of borees on hand large fields should be the order. There was plenty of excitement at Aqueduct May 2d in the Jatnacift Stakes. Neponeet was an odds on favorite and Advance Guard aid Frelingbuysen were equal secon l choices Tbe start was poor, with Neponset io front. He held his lead to the stretch, when Frelingbuysen j jined him and they had a hot drive a'l tbe way ibroogh the stretch. A couple of j imps from the fioish Freliogbuvseo got big nose in front, but Maber mansged to lift Npponaet to a dead heat. It was run off in twenty miontes and Freliogbuyeen was the favorite. After the break Neponset shot to the front and when two lengths in front at the bead of the stretch he bolted to the outside and Frelinghuvaeo went on and won as he pleased. Naher was hissed for floegiog Neponset all the way down the stretch. He was also fined $200 and sus- pended for the rest of the meeting for impudence at the post. W* C. WfliTNEr has purchased The Bachelor, Mr. Corri- gan's good jumper that was taken EaH by Andy Blakely last month. Mr. Corrigan received $5 250 for the horse. The Bachelor is six years old and is by Judge Murray out of Spinster by Sprinbok. He is full brother lo the well known performer Despot. He has been raced at all distances since a two year old and has won at all cf them from font furlongs to four miles on the fiit. "I consider Bicbelor one of tbe greatest jumpers this country has," said Mr. Corrigan last Wednesday at the track "I know of only one hcse that can pick up weight and give him an argument over the steeplechase long course and that is Captain Rees, the horse I sold to Louis Ezeli. If nothing happens to The Bachelor I look for him to win all those stakes. He is in the Grand National, which is run on May 20. h. This stake is worth $5000 to the winner. I remember the first time I sent him over a long coarse. It was at Detroit a couple of vears ago. All of tbe best Canadian jumpers jwere there, and he was green. However Tbe Bachelor beat them iost as tbongh he had been over tbe course a dozen times. He is a wonder^ fully powerful h rse, and weigut seem^ not to affect him." It is the prevailing opinion that Mr. Whitney has set his heart on winning the Grand National this year, and for this reason has purchased The Bachelor as the most likely horse to carry off the prize. At Aquedac^ April 26th. a sensational affair occurred in the fourth race, a selling affair at a mile and seventy yards, in which a field of eleven ran. Concord, Leando, and Dan Rice bad tbe race between them, and finiabed in the order named, after a clever brush in which Taral managed to get Concord home in front of Leando, who finished very strong. Just as the field behind the leaders passed the last sixteenth' mile po3t. and when tbey were in front of the betting ring, *'Billy" Lakeland's gelding Squire Abingdon, who was going strongly under the persuaai m of the half-breed j jckey, Morgan, went to the gronnd as if hit in the head with a can- non ball. There had been no hint that anything was the matter, no faltering, no swerving, and no inteilerence. The horse simply fell dead of heart disease while in the very act of galloping at his best. He was close to the irner rail, and fortunately there was no one immediately behind him, so that icjary to no other horse followed. Squire Abingdon never moved a mu-cle after he fell. But in falling he pinned his unlucky jockey to the eround by falling directly across Morgan's shoulders. A score of men who were standing close to tbe fence leaped that barrier and went to the aid of the jockey. Wheo they saw that the horse was dead they lifted its body and removed the j ]ckey to a safe place on the track. Morgan was barely conscious, but he had all the stolicism of his tribe when, an instant later, be declared he was not badly hurt and asked for his valet. A stretcher was brought and the boy carried to the jockeys' room, where it was toood that his right breast bone was dislocated, that he had probably received internal injaries. He refused to say that he felt any pains anywhere or that he was safierijg in the least. From tbe track be was taken to a Brooklyn hospital, and there he will have to remain for several weeks, in the opinion of th? half doz=n doctors who made a cursory examination cf bia itjuries Four shots were fired into the the forehead of the already dead horse, to make sure of his death, and then he was dragged away to tbe carcass heap. B| Horse Owners Stiould. Use G0MBAI7LT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. Prepared exclusire- lybjr J. E. GombaalC ex-Veteri- narj Sm^ BMh to the French GoTem- maacStod SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OP FIRING Impotsi^!f (o produce anv sc.:r or bUmish. The safest pest Blister ever o-el. T»ke9 the vlace of nil iinimenca for mill or s^voro notion. Remove* bII Btinche^ or Blembhc-i from Horses or Cattle. A^ a HUMAN REMEDY for Rheumatism. Sprains* Sore Throat, Ltc, itismvaloabla. WE GUARANTEE &^'ui¥ic*1§lSCSS;&'.fif proince miro ocfa.u re^iilia th.iQ a whole bottle of any liaimeut or spavin coro mixture erer made. Etoit bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is Warran- ted to Kive eatUfnction. Priro 81 .SO per bottle. Sold bj- dm!:Kist. Bln& rochs- Napa. May 29-30— Ca ifornia Inanimate Target Association. Antiocb. May 30— Stockion Gaa Club. Blue ocks. Mineral Baihs. June 2-S-l— fatate Live Bird cliooi. Opeu-io-all, The Qazne La'w. Tbe open Be*aon for shooting quail, dovee, deer and wild dock as fixed oy ttie State law is aa foUows: Doves, IStti July to 15tti Febru- arv. Moontain qoail and grooae, ist September to 15th February. Valley qnali, wild duck and rail, iBt October to XstMarcti. Male deer, ISth July to loth October. The clerEs of nearly all the Boards of Snnervlsors have advised ns no ctianges tiave been made this year, but the ordinances passed last vear hold good If they do not conflict with the State law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinances tbat alter the open seaaon as provided by State la.w: Amador. Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Menducino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plumas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara. Sacra- mento. Solano, -tanta Onu. Siskiyou, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept, 2 to Oct. 15, Alameda— Bail. Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. Juiy 1 to Oct. 1 Pheasants prot*«ted unlll February. 1904. Hunting, killing or baving ia ro^se^^on furpurooeeof sale or ship- ment oat of coQOiy: quail, bob white, partiidge, wild ddck, rail, moQotaln qnall, gcoase, dove, does or deer, antelope.elk or mountain sheep protilbited. Colusa— Deer. Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Get. 15. Contra Costa- Deer, July 20 to Sept, 2. (Use of dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb, L Fresno— Market banting and atupplng game ont of the county pro- hibited Humboldt— Grouse and Wilson snipe. Sept. 1 to Fen. 15, Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after sunset and one oali hoar before sunrise. Kem— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Lake— Deer, Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. Lob Angeles — dblpplng game to markets outside of the county pra Ubited. Marin— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Madera— Market bunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. let. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct, 1 to Oct. 5. Orange— Doves, Aug. 1 to Feb. L Deer. Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. ^Market bunting prohibited). Qoail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5, Ducks. Nov. 1 to March l. Ducks and quail, shipment from the county restricted as fillowa: No person sflai! shipducks or qaail out of tbe county in quantities tn exceed two dozeo birds a week. Riverside — Shipping game out o! the county prohibited, San Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15, (Market bunting prohibited). Santa Barhara — Deer, Aug, 1 to Aug 22. Use nt hounds pro- hibited. QualL one day. Oct. 1. (^fH^ket hnnting prnhlbited), Sau Diego— Shippl g game out of the county prohibited. San Lois Obispo— Deer, July 15 to rfept. 1. Doves. July 15 to Dec. 1. (Use of bounds prohibited. Hunting for markets situated onlfiide of the county prohibited). San Mateo— Deer. Julv 15 to Aug. 26. (Use of dogs not prohibited. Market hunting probibifed). Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov, 15. (Shooting from boat at hieh tide pmbibited), Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Sierra- Dppr. Sept. 1 t^ Oct. 15. Sonoma— Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pbeas- ant«. close season till Jao 1. 1904. Shipping game oat of the county prohibited. Use of nets in streams ot tbe county prohibited. Sutter— Deer. Sept, 1 to Oct. 15. Dovea, Jmy 15 to Jan. 1. Trinity— Deer, Sept, 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Shipping game out ol the county prohibited. Ventura— Quail, any variety. Oct- 1 to Nov. 1. OABTBIDOB AND SHELL. It seems strongly probable tbat tbe Grand American Han- dicap will lake place in a WEstern city next year. Cbicago has been spoken of as a desirable place. The Hollister B'ue Jay Club will bold a series of blue rock shoots tbis season. Tbe sboot beld April 23d convinced the members tbat plenty of praclice is essential for a show- ing of good scores. Eastern sportstoen find plenty of sport at tbis lime of the year in maskrat shooting Tbe email bore rifle, which has been perfected bv American manofacturers to a high degree, proves most eflective for the purpise- The accuracy of aim and knowledge of the rodents' habits brings into tbe game an amount of skill that makes the sport liked by many. Kansas City papers comment very highly on Fanning'^ shooting in that city last week. He made tbe high average on the first day of the State Amatpor Shooting Toarnament breaking 128 targets oat of 135, shooting daring a high wind and under very unsatisfactory and hard sbool'ng con- ditions. Concerning Clarence Nauman's work, equally fav- orable mention is maie. His record was *'high average" among tbe amateurs. ^Nauman arrived in town on Wednes- day and has been kept busy since acknowledging tbe con- gralutatioDS cf a host of friends who have kept track of his clever Eastern trap work. Tbe first tournament this season pf ihe Stockton Shooting Clnb at the Mineral Baths last Sunday was a very successful affair, notwitbstaading the rain, and some excellent scores were made. Among ' be visitors were Dr. Hyde ard R. Bar- ccff, of Mercedi acd O. M.. Jndy, cf Reedleyi They made some fine scores. Several local shooters made their debut. Thirty men faced the traps, and but for the fact tbat there were two toarnaments in Sao Francisco there would have been i large number of blue-rock breakers from the bay. E^ch man bad a chance at twenty blue rocks, and C. A. Merrill, F- F. Merrill, Mr Judy and Dr. Hyde carried off tbe best moneys. The followiDg scores were made: Lorj -rs 12, C. A Merrill 16 Johnson 11. F F. Merrill 19, Hyde 17, Fox 16, Rex 4 G. Dilz 7, B^rcoffS. W Dilz 9. W. T. Keyes 9, Conners 12, Brown 12, TJmlauf 10, Jessen 8. — Mail. Marin County Fish and Game Protective Association. At a meeting in San Rifael to-day rasidant and non-resi- dent sportsuen will ba *eU represaatai, the occasion being the formation of a county orgaoizition having in view tbe propagation and protection of fish and game in tbat section. It is unnecessary at present to detail a history of tbe various causes which have resalteJ in this mavement, suffice it to say. that among the many pporlsm^u who sboDt and fish on the open and also on the pre served grounds of Marin conntji there is an all prevadicg spirit of sgreement and co-operation as to the remedies necesaary to brin» abiut a s ati&factory condition of afiiira rcFpecting game end fisb. Ooe of the results of the organizition, will ilia believed, be the early enactment of a coaaty gama ordioaoca by the Board of Supervisors. The matters fdvorably considered by sportsmen and wb ich probably wili be foand embodied in the ordinance are — A shortening of tb e open 6ea«cn for quail, and limit of birds p er day to tbe gun. A limit on Ihe num- ber of bucks per gun daring the open season. The prohibi- tion of tbe nsa of repeating sbotgans. Prohibiting the (tatchiog of fish under six inches in length and patting a limit on the take for each rod per day. Prohibition of mar- ket baniiog and tbe shipment of fiih or game from th<^ (voanty, eicep'.iog in tbe latter csee, the carrying away by bona fide sporlsmen of tbe results of their oaling trips. The appointment of a county game warden, Tbe volaoteer pay. m^nt of a yearly license by spjrtsman and tbe protection of seng and insectivoroas birds from both gun and net. The Antioch Tournament. every event. The money will be divided among the men ia be next four clashes, which meaostbat a score of sixteen toot of twenty, wbpre straight scores are made, will give thp abooters a place in fourth class. Heretofore it bas b^en the custom where four moneys were given to altbw 40 per cent, to the first ctsss, 30 per cent, to the second c\&ah, 20 per cent, to tbe third class and 10 per cent to the foarth clas-. This Tear ibe order will be reversed, ihe object beiog to place ibe greatest amount of money where there will be tb« greatest number of men to share lia division. The u'fual cish prizes will be given for high avera£e9, and decorations will he provided — ".wo for the best two averages between 80 and 90 per cent , three for the best three averages between 70 and 80 per cent, and four for the bast under 70 per cent. Side pools will also be a feature of the toarnament. At the Traps. The Bhootiog diveisions to-morrow include the regnlar monthly pigeon shoot of the California Wing Club at logle- side. The Alert Club offer an attractive program at Birds Point. Tbe Reliance Gon Club will bold a merrban* dise shoot on the club groands near Webster-street bridge, Alameda, for twenty-five prizes valued at $65. As tbe match is made ap to encourage new members it will not be a free-for-all event. The shoot will commence with a ten tar get warm-up, entrance 15 cents. The second event is at fif- teen targets, entrance 20 cents; tbe closing sboot of tbe day will be at twenty blue rocks, entrance -50 cents. The San Francisco Gon Club held another saccessfal. shoot on tbe Lincoln trap gicands last Sunday. Three mer- cbandiee open-io-all events were on the card, the first two a fifteen targets, entrance 75 cents, class shooting, the last race entrance fifty cents, at tec birds. A large assortment of ac) ceplable prizes for sportsmen's use were distributed among tbe succeesful shooters in the two fifteen bird events, Ed Scballz winning first prize in the first race with tbe only straight score of fifteen during the day. W. J. Golcher, Ed. Scbaltz, Phil Bekeart, A. J. Webb and Edg. Forster were high men in tbe second race. The distribution of prizes among the tie men was by lot. A strong westerly wind and drizzling rain did not dampen the ardor of the shooters, alt bough the wind made ragged edges in many ecoree. Siily- Eix guns smashed targets in tbe firat race. The scores in detail of the first event were aa follows : Scbnuz, E- _iiiinniiiiiii— 15 -Webb _ Ulllilioilllll— 14 i-i?ctier miiiimitiiii— 14 Golcber, W, J.,.. Oil; lltl 1111110—13 Fcrsicr, Edg _imilillliilHJi— J3 ilurd.Klk .niilOUll'illll- 13 leaver lUil ll'lllOU — 13 Sears ..lulli'lillllllll— 13 >'pu3tadter _limoniuiiiO-l3 Mcnurdiy lOllOllililllll— 13 Palmer lOiilli iillioil— '3 Daot Is ,. llllllIOOllIlU— 13 Hob ie iioimiiiin)"!— 12 Feadoer. M. O ...Uliilll'Mlllloi— 12 heudoer. K ilioooiiiilini— 12 Owei s lllll'Oliiiviii — 12 "wlade" 1111110011111,0—12 fchultz, K ..liniU 11011101—12 VernoD.F ill illllOftillll— 12 SmiUi 1 101 101 1 1 101 1 1 1—12 Kleveaahl „.01I11I1011110H-12 Brans _ li nil ill 100110—12 Befiearl ll'lioioilioili— 12 Roberison 111011110111110—12 KerrfgHQ .IllliOiniilloll— il Dre\iu3 nioiiii.niono-ii (^Olcher, H. c...]0OUi IJIOlIlll— 11 Forsier, Eag iKOlOlOlllilll— 11 Bale 101 1 lOlOllllOll— 11 Scott _ loioilioili nil— 11 Kose .011011111100111—11 ailcbelaon - oilOiiOUUlliO— ii flalght lliOOoili-OJllll- 10 Vernna, H OllCOOlllollilI— 10 La Motte .liOimircO 01—10 McHae _«lK0l'IMiii jOU— iQ Jtiveite. Jr ....loilioicuildlll- lo Javeite, L. ..liluUOl'-liOUy- 10 TTnSk llllOUlOIOllIU-lO • Dlimaa „..l]lto.i|iiiii>itOo— 9 Lane I'OliOt'll lilio 9 C'Mt]ey... .ooiiiOnmoHio-^ » Kiae lOilt'llOOliNlii— 9 Bauks „ OnilliUli'OlIl— 9 Rtcbtff-on (OQllnnoolUll— 9 Slnkwllz lHnniOifiiOiill— 9 Bliss. E [ilLlUUOliOIOIO— 9 Miller lOi-niloioioiio— 8 Miicbell _..0Ooi0i(Oi'iil0U— S W illlums OiOniirilOimiO— 8 Sweeney _liHJOCbWfiOd IIIIIUOOIOIOOI— 9 Mlchelson .IlillirOf-OilOil- 9 Vernno.F*. .lOiOiniiomUfl- 9 Jusiln3..._ 100001 IliOl 1010— 8 Rose mioiaobiiioio— 8 King _ looooioomoii— 3 Pifl OHOOOIOOIMilO— 8 BIckPrstafl _0a atlliltOOlOl— 8 Hliikwltz lOfOl '0111(010— 7 "Con" _niniooiio own— 6 Sllichell .000 llOOuilOjri— 6 Scbeudel -Olionoiooooooi— 6 Bule OlOCOoilloo-Oui— a La e lOWOoOOllOitio-- 5 Flizpairick. OlPlO OuriuiitO— 5 Drejfus OllOlOnoooiroiO— If Price (looioonmiuoi— 5 S'A-eeney ...Oi loiiooooni n 0— 4 Banna ..OftlC'CUIioimoo— 4 \^ HI .,...._iou>o' 1000 oioo— 3 Banks — OCOOlOOtMuiIOO— S Daniels- - Illllllini— s (iolcher. U. C inilinOl- I HlcfeleiBon iniiioiii- i Vern.-D, H UlllOPIlI— ( Murdoct llinioiii— J b.l a lOlllillir— i NeuaiadtT fOllinill— 8 Klev^ftabl Ilii'OlTll — 8 KerrlsoD _... 1011111:10- B Hoyt .-.,11(1000111— 7 Vernon, F .„ I i01lllir>o — 7 PctullZ P.... ..,.1001111110— 7 Mlade" Dreyfus McKae.. Fl^cber , Fcrsier. Eug.. Robertson .... Foraii-r. Edg llioiiiiio- 8 Bictcei«U9,.»_-.£_AlOO'' VOll-^ { Beke«rC lOlIlllioi— 8 JusUoa ,.»„.0COOlOKOl ..illiiill'ii— 9 i^ Mo.te.. ,- ..lonioiini— 7 _iiiniiiiii— 9 Haiier lilOmniJl- 7 lIllllllOl— 9 BruoA lOMriuor^ 7 ..ItlllMOcl— 8 Will Btnfl.... )OIIllr>ni>I— g ..llOllIltln— ft Bobbie ...„..,„_ OOMiVltlni s IIIOIIOI 1— 8 Palmer „.._ ,,.0l''10Iw01- 302 W^e ^veeiiev mtEr ^-j^ttvi^tnaxu [May 6, 1899 KNOWN TBAPS-KNOWN ANOLES. ..^„ jijiijiiii-^ ^^^^"-■•■•■■-SEr! In™ !f ■.■.■.■■.■;.■.■■■ ooimoiio- KuUman, H.. KuUman, J-. ■ nou " The results of Ihe American Gun Club ehoot at Sacramento last Sonday are shown by the following eoores: In the first race the club medal contest at 25 blue rocto, Geo. Neale wa^ high men with fourteen breaks, in this race the scores were the following; oiioo-,o.iioioioooioiuno_i4 Neale OUOOlOOlllOlUOlOOOlOOOl— 12 FiDDie 00101 iiiiooonooiioiooiiiu^]2 Farero lOOiOOlOOOOlOOOlOOliOOOOO— 7 Curley lOOlOOOOllOOOOOOOlOlOOOOO— 6 Jist OOOOOllOOOOlOlOCuOOOOllOl— 6 Deril.aD OIOOIOIOIOOIOOOOOOOOOUOOO— 5 KiChardS 00OOlOI00lOO000000.,001000— 4 TollmaD OCEKOOOOOOOllOUOOOOOOOOlO— 3 Helsler lOOOlOOOMUOOOUOlOOOOUOOO— 3 wisdigr. E Eace at 25 targets— .,„,,,,„,, ib 0101001010111101001111111—16 Farero OOIOIOIOIOOIOOOOCOUOIOOI— 9 Richards • OOOOOlOiOOOroiOOCUOOOIUO— 5 Wisslg OOOIOOOOOOJOOOOOOOOIIOOOO— 3 Dermao OOOO^OOOOOOUOOIOHOOOOOOO— 3 Just ; Race at 10 targets— £,erman 0111001001-5 Richards... parero lOOUOlOOl- Just 0101110001- stria"- Wissig .. . 0001010103— 3 OOOOOOIODO— 1 .0000010000— 1 At the Maryland Sportsmen's ExpoBilior Touruament Baltimore, April 18 21, the performances of Jack Fanning and Clarence Nauman show high class trap work:. The at- tendance was good on the opening day of the blue rock shoot- ioff and the weather conditions were very favorable. Fan- ning shot for birds only, and the excellent percentage of 95 makes his work worthy of atleolion. He scored his first 59 straight. Sim Glover, who shot as an amateur, bat was sub- aeqaenlly bar.ed from that class was second to him. Clarence Nauman was not up to form and stood sixth on the list of thirty- four shooters. Their scores in ten 20 target races on the first day are summarized as follows Sbot at B'ke Av. 20 19 17 20 IS 19 19 19 19-201) 190 .9b" 18 19 19 19 17 16 16 19 19-200 Fanning 20 Nauman 12 On the second day Fanning was again high man, he shot from the 18 yard mark. Nauman commenced to show his speed being second to Fapning and taking first ayeragp money $12 50. In the money division of 40, 30, 20 sod 10 per cent, straights paid well, Nauman getting in on three of them. The summary of their shooting in ten 20 target races is as follows : Fatming 18 19 20 Naumni) 19 IS 18 The third day's shooting saw Fanning and Nauman on top again. Fanning outclassed all the men shooting at this meeting. Rauman was placed at the 18 yard mark, which did not prevent him from again capturing first high average money, but it slightly reduced his percentage. A summary of the scores in ten 20 bird races is the following. Shot at B'ke 19 20 13 19 19 18 19—200 189 23 H 19 19 20J20 lb— 200 185 ...18 20 19 17 19 19 13 ..18 17 19 16 17 17 17 18 Sbot at 18—200 17—200 A change of program was made on the fifth day. Fanning and Nauman were in one winning five-men team race with 26 and 20 targets respsciively. They shot a race at 50 birds, 25 targets per man against Col. Martin and Sim Glover. This was a tie on 48 breaBs and was shot cfi at the original number of targets which resulted in a victory for Fanninp and Nauman by one break. Nauman missed his second and sixth and finished straight, Fanoirg running thirty-six be- fore losing a target. Oomtng S vents. May 6-FifLh Saturday Fiy-Castiag Contest. atowL'ike. 2:30 p.b May 7— Pittl?. Suuclay Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Lake, 10 a. i The Seals Must Go. For yeira pist spirtsmaa aod others interested io the fijh supply cf our Coast waters and tributaries thereto have agitated a crusade pgainst sea Uona and seals, claiming that the in- fluence of these marine fiah-eating animals in obstructing the natural increase and depleting the supp'y of fi^h, princi- piUy salmon, steelhead, smelt and herring, as well as many other varieiies, was so disastrous that in the course of a com- paratively short lime the effdcls'of their feeding and depre- dations would be seriously felt. Conditions similar to those suggested have recently become so evident that action by the Fish Commissioners has been taken and the initial attempts have baen commenced at weed- in2 out and extermioatiog the vast herds of sea lions and their smaller congeners, who are increasing io numbers yearly to an almost incredible extent. The rookeries at Point Reyes were selected as the scene of the first on- slaught. Duricg the latter part of Februarv Deputy Wilson, nn his own account, killed 120 of the animals. A email cove at the "point then swarmed with Ihem, J.nd from a convecieot ledge on the clifi it was ao easy matter to hit them. The destruc- tioo that Wilsan did then is also thought to have had the effect of driving them away for a time. This is hardly probable, however, as at this season of the year the animals frequent Snisun bay, the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers in vast numbers, following up the May run of salmon going up stream as far as the mouth of the American river and other up river points. The fishermen are loud in their complaints concerning the destruction of salmon and great damage to nets. The sea lions, it, is claimed, kill and destrov more salmon in a day than the boats supply to the canneries— when they have gorged them- selves they are often seen playing with fish whicb they catch seemingly in a epirit of wanton destruciivenees, they are very hold and fe^irleis in raiding the nets, so much so, that the boats are compelled to constantly run the nets, even for a single fiah, instead of leaving the gill nets set out the usual time for a take. During the fall ruo of fish they do not go 80 far away from the coast, bat their work is equally destructive. On Friday cf last week Deputy Wilson and a companion again proceeded to the Point Revee rookeries and for several days their repeating rifies played havoc with the compara- tively few sea-lions and seals they found congregated at sev- eral localities. Up to date it is estimated that at least 500 of the animals have been killed. The difiBculties attendant upon a successful crusade against the fish killers are by no means light as the following graphic account of the trip bj one of the hunters will show: In order to get the best re- sults a survey of the ground was necessary, the conditions being diflferent than upon the preceding bunt. This was a hazirdous task, the point being situated on the extreme end of the peninsula that prcjects out into the oceen about eijht miles from the mainland. The face of the point extends about three miles northwest and s^uthea9^ It is a wild cliff that rises out of the ocean to a height of about 600 feet. At the foot of this cliff on the northern end the rookeries are located on ledges and shelves from ten to twenty feet above the water. There are but few places where even the most daring hunter would venture a descent, 'or a single misstep would hurl him down upon the jagged rocks over which the breakers dash incessantly. As staled, the first days were de- voted to finding a place where acceas could bs had to these rocks near the water, and where the hunters could do execu- tion with their firearms. On Saturdy they found a place where tbe animals frequented, and there some shooting was done and a number killed, but not as many as was expected. It was decided thai it would be best to avoid firing upon tbe rookeries as long as posBibie,becau3e to do so would scatter the sea lionp. Ai last a desirable location was found, but to reach it was d ngeroua. The following morning the hunters sallied forth, after a walk of half an hour they reached the Government lands on which the lighthouse and signal station is located and began the decent to the water's edge. A pirt of the way was down a rickety ladder, plecad there by some adventurous fishermen but long cut of U£e. This is thirty feeijlong, and below the rocks are as treacherous as the ladder, only small shelves projecting to a3ord an unsatisfac- tory foothold. With pockets filled with ammunition and rifles strapped to their backs they carefully wo'^ked their way down the face of the clifi, a high gdle threatening to dash them to the depths below every moment. The descent required fifteen. minutes, but at last a safe footing was ob- tained near the water, close to one of the small reefs around which the seals had to pass on their way from the fishing grounds on the south reef to the rookeries The huoltri crouched lehind a small rock to be sheltered from the wind, bat not from the spray and spume of the sea, whic^a dtahed over them with every roller of the Pdc'.fic. As the sea lions passed by, their appearance at the surface was met with a sharp report of one or both riflds. Where the shots were instantly fatal tbe large baasts stretched out on the water without a moveoieot, but where the bu'lels failed to find the vital spot the commotion was terrific. The wounded creatures wculd bellow, thrash and flounder vio- lently, spouting great stream? of blood, f jr tbe aoimals are very full blooded, and a wounded sea lion will redden tbe sea for yards around. It is safe to say that not one of the wounded escaped, their veiy exertions accompHsbiog all that the bullets failed in. Besides, one of 'he r flas shoE half metal jacketed sift pointed bullelp, that expand whea comiog in contact with a solid of any kind, and tha mushroom ballat tore great holes, that drained the blood very rapidly. The procassioQ that swam to its dea'h w.is varied. Great bulls that weigbed from ooe ton to a tin and a half, large cow seals with yellow b)die=', spatted leopard seals, black barking seals and the half grown of all kinds afforded targsta for the hunters. Many of the killed went to the b:>ttom at once, and the few that died with air in ih-^ir lungs fi jated out to sea, so that there is but little fear that their bodies will ever annoy the people along the shore. Other favorable points were visited io turn and the work of destruction carried on with good results. The bellowing and barking of the wounded animah aod the rolling of the dead upon the rocks would causs a rush and tumble of the frightened herd for the open water and away from danger. Some of the brutes would crawl back to the ledge agaio only to become victims of the rlflfs. Those who escaped were looked after as they prowled around their disturbed hauals, one spat io pirticutar aflTord- ing a splendid chance for getting them The rookeries proper are inaccessible from any point except the water, and there is but litile inducement for one to approach the se^l ledges from the ocean side. On most of the tides the cur- rents run toward the rookeries from the south through a deep channel close to the foot of the high cliflTs. Nearly all of the prowlers approach their old home through this chan- nel, and as they near the rocks it is their habit to frequently rise to the surface to watch for dangerous intruders and to sfe if any of their kind have b3en successful in getting back. Many were shot in the channel. Mr. Wilson's account of recent developments is that the older seals are too clever to poke their heads into this danger, but the half-grown animal?, driven from the larger hreedirg rookeries by the male monarchs of the herds, are compelled to seek some place for restiog, and they run risks that in most cases prove fatal. These younger fellows pre just as greedy fish killers as any, and their destruction is of the same importance. This preliminary experiment at Point Reyes indicates that the Commissioners have reached a determination in the mat- ter and will prosecute a vigorous war of extermination against the seals of the bay. The work of destroying the seals will be extended toother rookeries later. Work will Fly-Oastingf at Baltimore. The Maryland Sportsmen's Exposition, which opened in Baltimore May 17ib, was the first exhibition of its class ever held in the South. The show was a succass in every respect. The exhibits pertaining to sports of ihe field, forest and stream were high claesiand unique — many beautiful and rare speciinens, trophies of P6fi gun and rod, delighted throngs of sportsmen and prompted numerous reminiecenses. The fiy* casting events given during the exposition are ihusly de- scribed in Shooting and Fishing : This was one of tbe many attractions of the exposition. Perhaps it would bs better to pay might have been, for, while the little pool where it was carried on was favorable for the work, the entries were very few. The water was the dammed up flow of a liny stream, giving a pool 250 by 100 feet in dimensions, the outlet of the pond facing the west. A little fringe of trees lined its northern side. With the exception of one day the conditions were well nigh perfect. The trouble on that day arose from the strength of the wind, which rippled thp surf ice of the pool to miniature waves- fhe first work in this sport was started April 19i.h, Will K. Park, of Poiladelphia, and Joseph Hunter, of Washing- ion, D C., acting as judges, with Thomis D. Whistler, of Baltimore, as referee in case the j idgas disagreed. The conditions were: ''No. 1. At buoys fifty, fifty-five and sixty feat. Rod not to exceed 8} ounces. Five casts at each buoy, tf the fly falls upon the buiy cast at, the cast shall be considered par- feet." First priz3 went to W. C. Goddaid, with an average oF 90 per ce t; second to Thomas D, Whistler, with 85; third, ^. J. Talbot. 83 2 3, and fourth, C. W, King, 75 2-3. The winner of first is from New York city, the others, residents of Baltimore. Fred Divine, the well-known expert, gave a beautiful illustration of accuracy and deftness io haadliog and casline', but was not allowed to compete, being in- eligible as a dealer in tackle and so in the professional ranks. The second contest was started at 2 F. M. under these conditions : "Accuracy bait casting at baoyo sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety and one hundred feet. Oae cast at each buoy with half-ouQce rubber frog. Free running reel only allowed." F'rst prize was won by Joseph Hunter, of Washington, D. C, with 68| per cent to his credit; Thomas D, Whistler second, 65J; third H. J. Talbot, Goddard withdrew. Event No. 3 was slartcd at 4 p. M. "It was dry fly cast- ing for delicacy and accuracy at buovs thirty-five, forty and forty-five feet. Rod not to exceed 5| ounces. Five casts at each buoy. All casting shall ba done from the reel." First priza was won by W. C. Goddard with 93 feet; second, T. D. Whistler. 92^; third, H. J. Talbot, 92; fourth, C. W. King, 86 2-3. The closeness of distance between the first three prize winners was remarkable. The fourth event came ofi April 20i.h, commencing at 10 A. M. This was bait casting, for distance and accuracy combined. The conditions: "Casting on a lawn within a court thirty feet wide. Tape line extending down the cen- ter. Five casts with half-ounce rubber frog. Free running reel required. No limit to rod or line " This event had but two entries. First prize was won by A. F. Dresel with 72| fee , and second by Joseph Hunter 64.8. Dresel's longest cast was 97 fee'; average of the five casts as giyen. Hunter's longest cast was 94 feet. Event No. 5 — Striped bass casting with sinker weighing two ounces. This was started at 2 p. m The conditions were the same as in fourth contest, with the exception of weight of lead. Thomas D. Wnistler won first with an aver- age of 148 10-12 feel; bis longest cast was 168. Second, Joseph Hunter; average, 66 ; longest cast, 162. A. F. Dresel withdrew. Event No. 6 tvas long distance fly casting. This was started at 4 P M. Conditione: "No limit to rod or line. Automatic reels barred in this event '' W. C. Goddard won first prize, a gold medal donated by Ihe management, with a cast of 90 feet; second, a silver medal, was won by A. F. Dresel with 69 feet, and third, Thomas D Whistler, 67 feet. The attendance of spectators was not large. Considering the many devotees of rod and reel in aod around Batilmore ibis was something of a surprise, as was indeed tbe small number of contestants. Possibly the great redutations of Goddard, Hunger and Whistler frightened them ofl^. The Carmel in Monterey county is in poor condition for fishing this year. The dry weather last winter prevented fish getting up stream at the usual time of ruonin', besides whicb, their natural enemies, coons, etc., depleted the stream of fish in the pools when the water was low. The Fish Com- mission will probably re-stock fhe river within a year. The Fly-Casters will asiemoie at cjtow lake this afternoon at 2:30 and to-morrow at 10 a. m.. the occasion being the fifth of the series of fl? casting contests for the seison. On Tuesday evening, at 6;30'p. m , the regaUr tmnness meeting and nionihly dinner of the club will be held at Jules' Restaurant, 315 Pine street. A favorite fishing locality foi San Francisco anglera is that part of San Jo^qain county through whicb Saa Lorenzo and Bowlder creeks and their tributaries fl)W. These waters are io fine condition and easily reached. Some excellent 03 ches have been made from these streams recently. One of the bast catches noted for some time was made by Fish Commissioner Vogelsang and Fred Johnson oa ihe Mc- Cloud last week. 0?er seventy fish -from ten to twenty in- ches ia length comprised the take. The anglers found a spoon the proper thing. PilarciLos lake is now in almost prime con:3itioa for anglers. Some fair catchea were made in that water last week, red spinners were the best lures, but. however, any red hued fly seemed to be efi'ctive. The Marin streams all yielded fair lesalts la«it wuek. The streams in the northern part of Sonomi couoty are now io excellent condition. The best fishing has been found on the Pieta and Big Sulphur. San Gregorio creek and lagoon are reported to he most generous at present in donations of trout, grilse and salmon not be begun at the Farallonea until instructions are received to the sportsmen who try that pictareEqae bit of water with I from the Treasury Department at Washington. ' the rod. 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Dotard & ("'o.Ampr- icao Tyije Foonders American lobacco j Co., Gelz & Cn . B. Hart it I ;o , Trading Stamp Co.,lbe Vi- avi Co . M. Maveua Co . Berj Cnrlaz & Sons, ^^anFraocisco National Bant, Scotch Wsgner, Pelton Water Wheel f'o., Gannison. Bootb & Bart- nett. Be sure to learn to opHrnie a No 2 Smitb then come to I.. ^T. AI^KXANDER & CO., 110 Montgomery .St. Agents: The Smith's Primier Typewriter. State Fair 1899. THE STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HAS OPENED THE FOLLOWING COLT STAKES FOR TROT- TERS AND PAGERS. FOR TROTTERS. No. 1— FOB TWO-YEAK-OLDS (2:10 Class) —S30 entrance, of whi' h S5 mast accompany nomin- ation; SIO payable July 1. and iheremsioiDg 815 payable Augoat 15, 1899. 5*^00 added by the Society. No. 3-FOK THK»-E-TEAK-OI.DS AND UNDER (2:2o Class)— SiO entrance, ot which giO must accompanv nom nation: 815 payable July 1. end ine remaining 825 payable August 15. It99. S300 added by the i-ociety. FOR PACERS. No 3— FOR TWO-VEAK-OLDS (2:30 Class) -Cnnfiitionsaa topaymeots and added money same- as for No. 1. . . No 4— FOR TBREE-TEAR-OLDS AND UNoEB (2:20 Class) -Coudilions as to paymeuis and addeJ money same as No. 2. Entries to all the above stakes are limited to colls wbose records are no better tban the Class named in couduions ot eacb stake. Iq all states, failure lo make payments as they become doe. toiteiis eniry and money paid in, and releases subscriber from further liability Five to enter, tbree or more to start. Money in each 8laiie sball be divided as follows: To winning colt, all tbe stakes and 50 rer ceut of the added money: second tolt. 33 1-3; tbird colt, 16 2 3 of tbe added mone . Two year-old stake?", mile beats; ihree-Tewr-ol'-'s, three in five Anv ctlt not wiNninga heal in tbree or making adead beat, is barred tromctarting again in that race. No adced moaey for a wa fcover. If but I wo start in any of the st-ke-*. tbey must coniest for ihe stakes paid in, and diviiie them, two-thirds t'ttbe wint'.eritnd one-third tostcond. Otherwise, National RuU s to govern. The Stanford Stake for 1901. TROTTING STAKE FOR FOALS OF 1K98— lo be trotted at the Caliiornia State Fair of 1901 ^ ^ Fifty dollars enirance, of ivbieh So must accom- pany nomiuaiioD Mav 15, 1S99, S5 January 1, 1900, 310 Janu-ry 1, 1901: tlO July 1, 1901. and S.!0 on me tenth day before the first day of the State Fair of lyOl. S OJ added by the tiuciety. Mile heats, three in five, to harness. 1 he stakes and added money to be divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Right reserved to declare two starters a walkover. When only two start thsy may coniest for the entrance mone v paid io. to be di- vided 66 -2-3 per cent- to the winner and 33 1-3 per feui. to the second horse. A horse distancing the fifid Sball be entitled to first money only. In no ca>^e will a horse be entitled to more than one money. Remember the date of Closias is May 15. 1899. [Colts entered in tbe Occident Stake for 1901 are eligible to entry in this Stake]. Entry blank* contH'ning ilte special con- (litinnA relaiiiicio all uf. tli*-. above stakes will be forwarded iipi>n application. Entries to closn -with Peter -J. Shields, Secreiary, at Office in Sacramento, 3IAT 15, 1»»9. PETER J. .SHIELDS, Sec'y. A. B. SPRECKELS, Prea. E. J. BOWEN, Seed Merchant Alfalfa, Glover, Grass, Vegetable and Flower Seeds; On on Sets. FULL STOCK OF AUSTRALIAN AND ENGLISH PERENNIAL KTE GRASS SKEI>. Large lUustratert Catalogae for 1899 Free to All STORES AT 815-817 Sansome St.. ?an Francisco. Cal 'nrtland. Or. "Wash. FOR SALE. The Celebrated Great Dane Prize Winner and Sire of Prize Winners- BLINKER MUKPHY, Winner of DEvylen Trophy. First Prize in Win- ners Class and First Prize in Limit Cla6sinlS98. His poppy won First Prize in Novice and First in Winners Class this year. Call or address 31 Powell S*-_, Km. 23, S. F. PASTURE Well Fenceil, Box Stalls, lite. First-class accommodailons for a few well bred horses. Address P. O. BOX 70, Pleasanton, Cal. FOR SALE For Track or Road tmue^-'S'l mack 2:lf'i-4. A handsome bav in color. Stylish, toppy. kind, gentle, ea^y driver. An ideal road horse in every respect. Can be put in thape for ttie circuit tbl3 year. Apply to GEO. TV. BERRY, Balda Stables. 1514 Fell St., San Francisco. Doctor MEYERS ACQ. Specialists for Men L These physlctans have been ctiricg weakness and con- tracted ttiLmeLta sioce 1S81. They bare the largest and best eauipped medical iii- jistitution, and the most ei- live practice in the U. S. No Pay Till Cared. 5 Unfortunate men who can- t not call should write (or mi- nce and private book— ESTABLISHED ,7 VE.RS.' Th^j^^J^gft^^.^. AH letters confidential: No Charge for ConsnltstiOD. ■ 731 s"IIaIc1SC0 } Eleva..rEn«.nce. PACIFIC COAST Jockey Glub. OAKLAND RACE TRACK FIV£ OR MORE RACES DAILY MAY 4 TO MAY 20. Racing Starts at 2:15 P. M. Ferry Boats Leave Saa Francisco at 12 m. ; 12:30 ; 1:00; 1:30: 2:00 and 2:30 p. M, Boy Ferry Tickets to Shell Moand. ADMISSION $i.oo F. H. GKEEN. Sec'y. S. N. ANDROCS, Preii. CRE OF CORN] "4 BOOK ON SILAGE" \ By Prof. F, W. WOLL, of the Univcrsuv of Wis-uiiain. ni^aLly bound ioio a volume J of 135 paefsan-i now beins sent oul by the Silver Mfg. Co. I SiLEn, O., L' unqorstlonnbly the best book yet introduced on J lhesiihie.-t, n includes; I— Silage Crops. II— Silos. Ul-Silage. IV— Feedingol Sllflge. ■V-^mparisoa of Silage and other Feeds. VI— The Silo ia Modern Agricullare, and manv valuable uMi-s and compounded rations for fwdlnj aUck. Th.-y are coine "7" " Toavold diiinl-res ed inquirers I Price Is 10c coin or stamps. ^i^V SILVER MFC. CO. >>vl Salem, Ohio. J ^* HOOKKR&CO., San Francisco Pac'fic Coast Agents THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS 400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE attlie special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. CORRESPONDESCE SOUCITED - JOHN C. KISKPATRICK, Manager ;0l-203 Front St., Portland, Or. 213 Occidental Avenue, Seattle, cc PEGAMOID" AND (Trade Mark) "PEGAMOID'' Paiota are not affected by ammonia gases which are found in all stables. Tw costs aie better than inree of other paints. Send for Pamphlet ( "WESTERN AGENCTKS CO., Mention this Paper \ Chronicle Building, S. F. GREAT WESTERN CIRCUIT MEETINGS AT INDEPENDENCE, IOWA, August 22, 23, 24 and 25, 1899. The Following Stakes Close Wednesday, May 17. TROTTING. So. 1— Tbree-year-olds and cnder «3,000 No. 2— 2:10 Class _ 1,000 No. 3—2:26 Class 1,000 Ko. 4—2:20 Class.. 3,000 No. 5— 2:16 Class 1,000 No, 6— 2:12 Class ^ 1,000 No. 7— 2:08 Class 1,000 l^i-lV^IIWI. No. 8— Three-year-olds and nnder 81,000 No, 1,000 No. 10-2:26 Class _ 1.000 No. 11-2:20 Class 1,000 No. 12-2:14 Class 3,000 No. 13-2:10 aass : No. 14-2:07 Class 1,U00 DUBUQUE IOWA, August 28, 29, 30, 31, Sept. 1 and 2. Entries Close Wednesday, May 17, HORSE REVIEW COMBINATION FUTURITT. No. 1— For three-year-old Trotters (cloted).- „ 820,000 The Dabuque Stake __ i _ _ The Henderson Stake No. 2— For three-year-old and under trotters... 85, 000 .The Sampson Stake No. 2— For 2-AU class truUers 82,000 The Iowa Stake No. 4— For 2:30 cla-a trotters ...82,000 Tbe Hawkeve Stake No. .^— For 2:27 class irolters .„?2,000 The Kf-y City Stake No. 6— For 2:24 clas troiters S5,000 The Nutwood Stake No. 7— For 2:il class troiters 82,500 The Schley Stake No. 8— For 2:18 class troiters g2,5C0 The Allison Stake No. 9— For 2:15 class irotiers 83,000 "The <:entral'* Stake No. 10— For 2:12 class trmters 83,000 Tiie Governor Stake No. 11— For2:0S class trotters 83,000 No. 22— Free-for-all Trotting Stallions.. No 12 -For three-year-old and under pacers 83.000 The Dewey Stake No. 13— For 3:00 Class pacers 33,000 The Shafter Stake No. 14— For 2:35 class pacers. ..82,000 The Miles Stake No. 15— For 2:25 class pacers _«2,500 "The Maple Leaf" Stake No. 16— For 2:2U class pacers $3,000 The Mississippi Stake No. 17— For 2:17 class pacer. S2,500 The Highland Stock Farm Stake No. iS-Por 2:15 class paters S5.000 "The Milwaukee" Stake No. 19— For 2:li? class pacers 53.000 "The Burlington" Stake No. 20-For 2 :10 class pacers 83,000 The Commercial Stake No 21— For 2:07 class pacers 85.0C0 I..:. $5,000 The Great "Western Circuit, in coDjanctlon with the Grand Circuit meetlDfis at Detroit, Clereland and Columbas (which follow Peoria and precede Hedricb), offers horsemen fifteen consecutive weeks' racing, with half a million in slakes and purses, and no Iocr shipments. No other circuit offering equal Inducements to horsemen was ever organized ^' ■ . •■ - CONDITIONS — Kntrance 5 per cent , payable as follows: 2 Der cent, to accompany nominations in all cases; 1 per cent, pavable by Tune 15; 1 ner cent, piyable by Taly 15; the remaining I per ce IpayaMe \-y Aignst 15: onlf-ss nntninatnr de&Ues to declare out which he may do Dy Snu.". Vi by pavment ot 1 per cent or oy July 15 by payment of 2 per cent. An additional 5 per cent, de^lucted frr m winners f^f an' part of srske Nominators mav, by a payment of '.i per cent. Pddlilnnal on or before Angnst l.=i, autaiitute another horse for the one originally named and not previously declared ou'. provided said hirse was eligible to tbe class when the f-t-iiie'" cin^ed. May 17. IS 9. Nominators may name two horses in one clas^ at^d be held but for one entrance lee. but mu-t notify the Ass clationr ti-t later ihan Anen5t 15 whinh h'i"<'=' will alart Amerinun A's is con- sidered one of tbe greatest sirps of broodmares in England who are prized sohighlv that it is very difficult to purchase tbem at any prie^. Montana Is one of the beat bred Iborougfibred^ on tbe Pacific Coast, besides beine a great individual, and anyone desiring to get race horses possessing gameness and speed cannot do belter than to breed to him. Terras $30 for the Season Feb. 15th to June 1st. {Early Speed BREED FOR -^Extreme Speed (Size and Style. DIABLO, 2:09i, By Chas. Derby, sire of 3 in 2:10, dam Bertha, by Alcantara, sire of S2 in 2:15. Diablo at 9 years of age is the sire of 1 Hijo del Uiiblo 3 11^2 Dinwood. . _ „ 3 141^ Jnferno J 15 DIdHlion (triHl) 2 13W y\ Diablo ftriHl) 3 IS Verona (trialj ? 31 Usual retorn privileges if the horse Is in' the same hands. All bills due at lime of service and must be paid before removal of mare. Send for tabulated pedigree. For pariiculars call or address MAKCUS DAXT, Owner. OSCAR I>UKE, Conejo. Cal. Breed to a Tried Sire. MgKINNEY, 2:IU 5 CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. McKINNET, 2:111-4. Sire of Zombro 2:11 J»nny Mac (3) 2:12 Hazel Kinney 2:123.< You Bel (3) .2:l.'i(i MfZtos 2:13 Juliet D 2:131*! Parvey Mac 2-MM\ Geo. W. McKinney..-2:l4^i O'iUo 2:143:1 Mamie Riley '2:16 Sriabel McKinuey 2:17 Casco 2:24^ Sir credit 2:25 Sola 2:255i WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Kandlett Stables, Near Race Tracfe OAKLAND . - - . CAOIF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With (jBual Keturn Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Feralta St., Oakland, Cal. All three-year-olds and nearly the entire number of Diablo's get that have been trained. Diablo Will Make the Season of 1S99 at Pleasanton, Cal. TERMS $40 the Season. Good pasturage for mares. Care taken, but no responsibility assumed for acci'ients or escapes. Address. TVM. MURRAY, Owner, Pleasanton, Cal. Breed For Extreme Speed. Steinway, 1808, Rec. 2:252, (p-ate stainon) Chas. Derby 4907, Rec. 2:20, $100^^^^-- The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terms for youug stallions and pastorage on application, Addres, OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM, Danville, Conlra Costa County, Caf NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. By Guy Wil I (f , 2:5 4, dam Lida W., 2: 8 =4, by Nutwood, 2:8 3=4. NulwocdWik^s2216,^«":?6^^^, , . - Is the Sire ol TVlio l3 It (Champion tbree- year-old trotting gelding ot th world) 2:13 J. A. McKerron (3). 3:2*1-4 J. A. McKirron (3) „3:13 1-4 Claudius (3) 3:26 1-3 ClaudiTis (4) 3:13 1-3 IrTirgton Kelle (2)...;. 2:24 1-4 Irv'ngton Belle (3) 2:18 1-3 Central Girl (4) 2:23 1-3 TVho Is Slie (4J 3:35 Fred TVilkes 2:26 1-3 ■Wilkes Uirect (3) Tr 2:31 W. B.Bradbury filly Tr. 2 :23 GeoTg:ie B. Trial 3:38 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion who ever prodnced two three-year-o'ds in one season with records of 3:13 and 2:12 1-4 respect- ively. "Who Tg It is tbe champion gelding of the world, and J. A. MeKerron was tbe fastest three year-old tu tbe East last year, and both are as fine-gaited trotteis as were ever seen on a truck. NUTWOOD WILKES will make the season of 1899 at the NUTWOOD STOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With usual return privileges. Good pastarage atS:^ per month. Bills payable before removal of mare- St^ck well cared for, but no responsibility assumed for accidents and escapes. _ For further particulars apply to, or adoress, MARTIN CARTER. Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington. Alameda Co , Cal. FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CD. Gas, Gasoline Engines -FOR- PumpiDg, Hoisting and Air Compression. STEEL WINDMILLS STANDARD SCALES Send for illustrated list to FAIRBANKS, MORSE Sc CO., 310 Market St., San F-«ncisco, Cal. Inaugural Trotiliing Sale! ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. 45 Head of Highly-bred Trotters and Roadsters -FROM THE- BELLOTA STOCK FARM Properly of C E. XEEDHAM WiUbesold at the OCCIDENTAL HORSE EXCHANGE, 711 Howard Street. Further parllculara of this sale will appear hereafter. TVM. G. LAYKG, AuctioDeer. 306 ffilj^ ^veebev ^tivt»mmu [May 6, 1899 THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BU N OALOiW SAN MATEO. CAL. (Property of John Pakrott, Esq ) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CLASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion allMP. HACKNEY GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OE APPROVED MARES DURINC THE SEASON 1899. SERVICE FEE, $75 I Mares Proving Barren Retnroab'e Next PeaFon Free of Charge. Deductions Made for Two or More Mares. Further Particulars on Application .,„^r- m, t I t- „ i^ k™o^ fnr ihf nrnfltflhlp Heavv Harness Market, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, NOTE— Those contemplating to breed tor tne prontaoie neavy xiaii.coo . Trnttino-Brprl Marpn For -iWp to visit THE BAYWOOD 8TUD and examine the get of "GEEEN fe KUi< Ub out ol irotting lireo iviaies. i^oi size, Kiih-stanee svmmetrv of form and action they Cannot be equalled m Cahfornia. . , ■ t Visitors aVe^ways welcome. GREEN'S EUFDS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to "WILLIAM RAYNEE, Stud-groom. THE BAYWOOD STUD also offers, to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp. Hercules. ., , ^ ,.. . J ,c 1 i,...>Ho nr. .^noH «tniit leirs. Has cr^at body witli sbort bark. Eleven years old. Has always """'' ''wn'drive*r;"ha" Sever'ractd. Xeedy t/o°?e*r,'wuL':!tion, Kindest disposition. His color is a beautiful and fashionable NinxF ThiQ hnrciP \<^ rprommended as an excellent top-cross on common orHraught mares to pro- d^Je general-purp^^^ Or will produce heavy-weight Hunters and Cavalry Remounts out of appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20.00. Breeders' Directory. H0L8I'EIIV«— Winners of every 7 days' batter con- teai at Rtat« Fair 18PS Int & 2ndforaired cowb, 4-yr., 3-yr, and 2yr.-olda; 21 Jerseys and Durhams compe ling 4th year my Holsielns I ave beateo Jerse^ 8 for buttpr Rtock lor sale; also pigs. F. H. Burke, 62fi Market St., 8. F. VERBA BUBNA JBR8BYS— The best A. J. CO registered prize herd Is owned by HENRT PIERCE Bad FraDClRCO. Animals for sale. JBRSKVe, HOLSTEIIVe A\D DUHHAMS- Hogs, Poalirr. WM. NILES & CO., Los Angeles. Cal. W. A. SHIPPKS^, Avon. Cal., Standard-bred Trot ting, Carriage and Road Horses, Jacks, Mules and IJurham Bulls tor Sale. 0. H. PACKER, E. M., MiDing^cuooi Formerly Asst. U. S. Gov. Chemist at World's Fair. MINES EXAMIND FOR OWNERS AND BUYERS ONLY. Reports guaranteed correct. Have personal survey- ing and assaying outfits. 24 Po8t Street San Francidco, Cal PATENTS Caveats, Pensions,Trade Marks, Deslgn.Patents, Copyrights, Etc., COBEESPONnEJJCE aOLICITEn JOHi\ A. 8ADL. Le Droit Blilg, Washington, S7,500 GET THEM READY $7,500 NUTWOOD DRIVING CLUB INAUGURAL Dubuque Preparation Stake A ffnaranteed purse of 87,500, of which S5.0C0 goes to colts that trot and S2.500 to colts that pace, and the money is divided as follows : TROTTERS (S5000).. PACERS {83500).. f»3000 to tlie winner I SOO to tlie second .J 4*>0 to the third I 3*>0 to the fourth L lOO to nominator of the winner rS1500 to the winner I 500 to the at-cond 30(> to the third lOO to the fourth lOO to nominator of tUe winner I WE PEECEDE LEXINGTON. 'NO STKINGS TIED." THREE TO FILI,. Louisville Driving and Fair Association, LOUISVILLE, KY. Offers WITHOUT RESERVE the following Gaaranteed Purses, to be decided at its FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 25 to 30, inclusive 1899. ENTRIES TO CLOSE SATURDAY, MAY 20TH. Mile Heats — Two in Three — National Association Eules to; Govern. Open to all foals of 1898 (Now Yearlings) to trot or pace as Ttiree-year-olds at the Annual Meeting of 1901 . — „.,. f No further payment till year of race. ... , ^ . ., Entrance on May l 1901, those desiring to start snall name their entries ana pay on ,t.. -. each trotter a forfeit of SiO, and as many may be named as an owner desires SI \J ■! to keep in On July 1. 1901. on each ot those kept in 835 must be paid on MOM IT IRQQ I Trotters and SJO on Pacers, and on Starters a forfeit of SjO on Trotters and a dy II, io=7=> ^ like payment of S25 on Pacers mu-t be paid the eveniuE before the race. No entry will be liable for more than amount paid In or contracted for. _ ^ „ ^, u . -f *■ Amerlfan Association Rules to soyern; a distaaced horse's money EOing to first horse but it lewer than four start i n the race, those starling will receive only what each would have received had four bejn placed. In entries the color, sex and breeding of yearling must be given. C. T. HANCOCK, Pres. Dnbuque, Iowa. BILZ COMBINATION SPEEDING CART THE KENTUCKY MATROV STAKED, Foals of 1896, (Closed). $10,000 A pa\ meni of 835 00, June 1. will keep good eligibies until thirty days before the meetlug. No. 1. THE DOUGLAS, '2:12 Trotters (horses to be named Sept. 9) ..W5000 Entrauce— S6i50 May 20: S62 50 July 1; Sfi2 50 September 1: 862.50 evening before race. Three to fill. Two to start. Nomioatious transferable any time before September 9. No. 3. THE FIVAI. CHAMPIONSHIP. Trotting Stallions S3000 Eotrance— S37.5U May 20; S37.50 July 1; S37. 50 September 1; S37. 50 eveuing before race. Three to fill. Two to stHri. No. 3. THE COMMMRClAIi CLUB, 2:08 Pacers »3000 No. 4. THE FALLS CITT. 2:15 Trotters , ..«3000 No 5. THE LOUISVILLE, 2:20 Trotters „S3000 No. 6. THE SEKLBACK. 2:1S Pacers S3000 Entrance— Si5.co May 20: $25 00 Julyl; S25.00 September 1; 8J5 00 evening before race. Three to fill. Two to start. No. 7. THE PRKPARATION, Tw^-year-old Trotters.. SIOOO No. 8. THE KLATAWA. 2 30 Three-year-old Pacers ISIOOO Entrance-815 00 May ?.0: Siooo July 1; §15.00 September 1; ?10.00 evening before race. Three to fill. Two to start. GENERAL CONDITIONS. Five per cent, entrance, payable as above meutioned. and five per cent additional for each money winner ; but no entry liable for more than amount paid or contracted for. Events divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Mile heats, two-in-three. National Assuoiation Rules to govern. No lights reserved, except to r' ject any entry we do not want. Entries to close Saturday, May 20, with J. J, DOUGLAS, President. FRANK P. KENNY, Secretary. r=; Louisville, Ky. WE PRECEDE LEX I N GTON .— Eiffhty-mlle ehipment on special trains at normal rates from Louisville to Lexington. Abnuc 3(teen Liberal Parse Races to complete program, will be announced in due time to close in September, Made in California. Equal to any cart made elsewhere. Strength and Light- ness combined, Ball-BearingSj Cushion Tires. Sold with a positive guarantee. ' Prices Reasonable. "Write to J. A. BlLZ, Pleasanton, Car, Or call on JNO. A. HcKERRON, 203=205 Mason St., S. F. Dr. Hutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just the thing for a Eoad Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his Ijad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. ^1^" Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address, _ G. E. HUTTON V, S., Patented August lUh, 1696. KI.I.1SVII.I.E, Illinois DEVICE COMPLETE - - - $5.00 J. O'KANE, Agent, 26-38 Golden fiate Ave., San Francisco. RED BALL BRAND. Vwardad Gold Mfdol At CallfornlaState Fair tS9a. i^ery horse owner -vho values his stock ahi.uld cooBtantly have L supply ol it on hana ft Improves and kepps stock In tlie pink of con- ditlon. 'Manhattan Food Go SsD Mateo. Cal. A&k your grocers or dealers lor It San Francisco Agents: TILLMANN & BENDELL, Gor. Clay and Battery St. ROLLER BEARING AERMOTORS. ROLUER-BEARINGS EVERY- WHERE. Seldorq needs oiling. No sliding frictioq. COMPACT, SIMPLE, STRONG, DURABLE, Safe in storms, ERMOTOR CO., CHICAGO. Pacific Cuaal Agency 1. to., .i , -~., -rf^ E9| |w ■ lienor Come to the office of the Bbeedeb and ' ^ ec"il A nlln^r Sportsman, register your wants and place an 'JrS OtLL n llWIlVla^ advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with less expense than by any other method. May 6, 1899^ ^ije ^vse'csv mtCr ^pcvittntmu 13 Days-3 Meetings in One-13 Days THE Oi/ERLAND TROTTING AND RUNNING ASS'N -OFFERS IN PURSES and SPECIALS $40,000 June 10th to 24th, inclusive. OVERLAND PARK, Denver, Colo. Entrance Closes May 15th, 1899. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 1-3 2—3: 3-2: 4-3: 5—2; G-2; 7-2: 8-2 9-2; 10-3: 11-2: 13-2 13-3; 14-3: 13-2: 16-2: 17-3: IS-k: 19-3 :00 00 40 45 :35 :40 Pace . Trot... Parse 600 500 BOO 500 500 600 1,000 600 500 1,000 600 500 500 500 500 500 500 600 No- No 20-3:17 " 21—2:12 " 32—2:14 " 23-2:09 " 34-2:12 " 35—2:05 " 2G-2:0S " 2 7— Free for 28— Free for Purse S 500 No No 500 No No Pace. Trot No No All All, 1,000 1.000 500 500 No, 39 — Two-year-old, I are. No. 30— Two-year-old, Trot No. 31— Three-year-old, Pace 500 No. 33— Three-year-old, Trot 500 No, 33—2:30, Itoad TTagoii, Pace. No. 31—2:30, Road Wagon, Trot No. 35— Free for All, Pace to Koad Wagons. No. 36— Free for All, Trot to Koad Wagons. Colorado Stake, 38, for Colorado bred Three-year-old Trotters. TROTTING AND PACING CONDITIONS. All trottiag and pacing to be in harnesa and to be governed by tbe rules of the American Trotting Association, unless otherwise specified. Heats best three in five, except Noa, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 3j. 36 and 38, whicti will be best two in three. A horse distancing the field or any part thereof, will receive first money only. Five percent, to accompany entry and fi^e per ceot. a'lditional from all money winners Two horses may be entered from the same stable in the same class and held for but one entry; horse to be named the d^y before the race. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Heats in each day's races may be alternated. Right reserved to change order of program. Races will be called at 2 o'clock sharp. Tbe management reserves the right to start earlier. No horse will be held tor an entry that does not have two or mo e days between starts. Entries to all trotting and pacing purses close on May 15th, 1899. Application for s'^abliog should be made to the Secretary, statioe the number of horses to arrive. No stabliog will be guaranteed except t)T horses that are entered. In case of bad weather or other unavoidable causes, the Association reserves the right to declare all races off that have not been started by i o'clock P. M on the last day of meeting. Entry blanks mailed on application. The road wagon races are prize eveuts and will be governed by the rales of the Gentlemen's Riding and Driving Club of Denver. There will be three running races each day;. American Turf Congress rules to govern. We are members of the American Trotting Association. We have a first-class mile track for harnesa horses and a seven-eighths track for runners, kept in perfect condition. LIST OF OFFICERS. B. H DUBOIS, President, EDWIX GAYLOKD, Vice-Pregident. CHAS. N. ROBERTS, Sec'yTreasurer. JOHN E. WILLIAMS, Asst. Secretary. For further informfition address, CHAS. N. ROBERTS, Sec'y, Office, 51 King Block, Denver, Colo. -THE NEW UP-TO-DATE 1899 J^^J^UEEAY A Record Breaker SULKI . . . "GREAT POINTS." — • — Its Simplicity. Its Perfect CoxaTRUCTio>% Its Easy Running. Its Light Weight. Its Great Strength. Its Beautifol Appearance. Its Great Amount of Room Its Comfortable Riding. Its Handsome fiNisH Its Highest Grade. Its Low Price. No 20—1899 McMURRAY SULKY. Ask About Our $40.00 Sulky. 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SAN FRANCISCO, SATUEDAY, MAY 13.1899. SPURTS, SKIPS AND SKIVES. [By the Geeen 'UN.] Pleasanton was patriotic this week. There was a streak of white and blue on everything connected with the Keating stable and on Wednesday afternoon the boys held a bull head bake and painted the town red The residents of the Horse Centre consider Keating and his horses as children of their own, and entitled to any- thing they want within a radius of ten miles of the town. As the champion trainer was to start Thursday on a champion tour with his champion string, the resi- dents of the champion horse training spot of America prepared to give him a send off. It was not forgotten that Myron McHenry, the champion driver, was going and he and Johnny Blue and "Sandy" and the cham- p'on plunger Al Coney, were included in the list of those who were given the freedom of the town. Every- body had a good time, and th-re was plenty to eat and plenty to drink and any person who would have had the gall to offer to bet a thousand dollars to a second hand shoe string that the Pleasanton horses would not win every heat they start in this year, would have been ridden out of town on a rail or treated to a coat of tar and feathers. There were at least fifty visitors from San Francisco present and that they might see a little speed Charles Jeffries drove the black pacer I Direct a mile. As all know this grand little horse was never able to go with- out hopples until Keating got hold of him and then an attack of distemper and rainy weather prevented him getting many lessons bare legged, until Tommy de- spaired of getting him in shape for an Eastern cam- paign and concluded not to take him East. Mr. Jeffries has been handling him since and to show Mr Chas. F. Kapp, his owner, what progress he was making, gave the son of Direct a mile with fifty watches on him. The mile was made in 2:12% without the hopples, the last half in 1 M^, and this comparatively easy. Keat- ing says he wants him next year and when he comes back I Direct will probably be the first horse he will try to secure for his 1900 string. Keating's car, which started on the express train Thursday for Denver, is painted blue and white, the stable colors, and all the sulkies, blankets, feed blankets and other paraphernalia are of the same two hues. In this car were the following twelve horses, everyone of them in the very pink of condition and ready to race: The pacers were Searchlight, 2-M}i; Anaconda, 2:04}^; Agitato, 2 ;09 ; Little Thorne, 2 :09K ; Lolita, 2 :17, and Coney, a green four-year-old by McKinney that paced a fourth heat in 2 :11M last month in one of his work-outs, and is confidently expected to get a mark of 2 :05 or better this season. The trotters were Dione, 2:0914; Pbcebe Childers 2;16J^; Owyhee, 2:2.3%, and the green mare Venus II., by Cupid, out of Lillie S , full sister to Dione's dam. The above constitute the Keating string, and in the same car Myron McHenry shipped his two good ones, Eose Croix, with a trotting record of 2:ll)-4, but now converted to the lateral gait and going fast at it, and Sister Alice, 2 :16J4, a mare that will surely reduce her record materially this year. Another carload of horses left Pleasanton on Tuesday last. It was bound for Cleveland and the animals were consigned to the Blue Eibbon sale at Cleveland, which opens next Monday. At their head was the champion Azote, 2 :04%, and many were the guesses as to the price he will bring. They varied from $1000 to $5000. Mr. Salisbury did not go with the consignment but Milo Knox will look after the horses and the boys that take care of them. Salisbury's racing string which are entered for the Breeders meeting were not in the lot hut there were many high-class green horses there. For a gelding by Direct, 2 :05^, out of a mare by Monroe Chief, Mr. Salisbury refused $700 a half hour before he put him in the car. I saw a very handsome bay mare with a three days old colt at her side led off the Stockton boat the other day and on inquiry learned that she was Datura C, by Dictator Sidney, first dam MoUie McGowan, by Sterling, second dam by Blue Bull, third dam by Flastail, fourth dam by Irwin's Tuckahoe. The colt at her side was by Pittick, one of Altamont's best sons, and the mare was on her way to Alameda to be bred to Altamont. This mare is owned by ilr. Fred W. Perkins of Los Gates She is now but five years old and loo5s like a thorough- bred. The colt at her side was sold when foaled to C. P. Howland of Sacramento for $250. Mr. Perkins owns a two-year-old by Diablo, 2 :09}4, out of this mare that he would not take a small fortune for. It is a trotter and very fast. With that breeding why shouldn't it rather pace than trot? Will some of the theorists who objected to Mr. Spreckels breeding Hulda to Search- light please tell us? Mr D. E. Knight, of Marysville, First Vice President of the P. C. T. H. B. A. and recently appointed Director of the State Agricultural Society has been in the city this week. He'll make a model director of that society. Not only will he attend the meetings and take an inter- est in its affairs, but he will always be alive to the inter- ests of the people on every subject that comes before the Board. He tells me that he has his old gelding King of the Ring, 2:21, by Silver Ring, in training again at Marysville. Mr. Hogaboom took him up this spring out of pasture where he had been running for two years, and after driving him a few weeks trotted him a quarter in 32 seconds. King of the Ring is now ten years old, is as sound as the day he was foaled, and will make them step some to beat him in his class, as he is as game as they make them. Kaces at Woodland. Chas. Hughes, proprietor of the Oak Grove Stock Farm at Jlayfield, who campaigned many good trotters on the European tracks, among them Mabel H., 2:17J^, by Alex Button, and Big IMaid, with which he won the Grand Prize of A^ienna in 1896, has returned from a trip East. He recently sold to Mr. Jerome Bassity, of this city, two handsome mares, one Fanny Davenport, by Redondo, son of Stamboul, 2:07'^; the other Miss Divi- dend, by El Molino. 2:20, son of Alcazar. Mr Bassity, whose piece of business is on the corner of Mason and O'Farrell streets, will drive this team of promising young mares in the Park, and it will take a very fast pair of horses to give him any dust. The only horses in the Keating's stable that was left at liome were the pacing mares Annie Rooney, 2:17, and her full sister by Strathway. They are the property of Jlr. Rudolph Spreckels, who has put them in Chas. Jeffries' hands and they will be campaigned this year in California. The three days' racing which were advertised for Woodland finally dwindled to one day. There were three running events and a match pacing race on the program. Owners did not care to take the chances of giving their trotters and pacers a mark at this time of the year for the small purses hung up, especially as but one association had closed its entry list. The runners contested for gate money, which was not a very large amount. The Woodland Mail of Sunday morning gives the following account of the races: Yesterday afternoon was the time advertised for the races at the Woodland track, and the events came off true to promise. There was a very small crowd in attendance, but they were repaid for going. The horses entered in the different events were very evenly matched and some nice contests of speed were witnessed. A. C. Stevens of Capay^ R. H. Nason of ISaeramento, W E- Perry and Mr. Shaw occupied the judges' stand, and managed the affair to the entire satisfaction of all. The first event was a matched pacing race between Muller's Albert M. and Carey Montgomery's Trilby Maid; one mile heats, best 3 in 5. Trilby Maid won in three straight heats. Time— 2 :24, 2 :2o, 2 :24. Before the first heat pools sold 5 to 3 in favor of Albert M. ; for the second the odds were the same but the horses changed places. The three heats were closely contested, the winner coming in each time about a length ahead. The second event was a three-eighths' mile dash, running race, with the following entries : Gremore's Jessie C, C. N. Burns' Maggie, Parker's Julia C. and Boyce's Shalkaho. It was a bad start, Jessie O. having the advantage of a lead of some tiiirty feet, but the race was a go just the same. The horses crossed the wire in the following order: Jessie 0., Maggie, Julia C. and Shalkaho. Time, 0:36. The third event was the three-eighths' mile dash for saddle horses The entries were Lillard's Fox, John Huey's Bell Davis and Wm. King's Sweet Liberty. The finish was the most exciting of the day. At the distance of a hundred feet of the wire. Sweet Liberty led, but Fox's driver put up a great race and pushed the horse under the wire a winner by a head. Sweet Liberty second and Bell Davis third. Time, 0 :37. The fourth and last event was the five-eighths' mile ruunmg dash, between Shalkaho, Desdemona and Mag- gie. The start was even up and a great race was the result Shalkaho took the lead, but was overhauled by Maggie about a quarter from home, and she came in ahead in 1 ;04%, Shalkaho second and Desdemona third. While the financial result could have been very much better, it was a good day for sport. Trainer John Dickerson, who is getting a string of horses ready for the Grand Circuit at Goshen, has just added to the lot he is working, a green pacer that is said to be a sensation. Al McDonald, who trained and drove Who Is It, 2:12, to his record has arrived at Pleasanton with four head of trotters, which he is working at the track. He has three belonging to the Sulphur Spring Farm, one a little gray called Wliat Is It, by Direct, 2:05>2, out of the dam of Who Is It. This little fellow is a trotter and fast. 310 mife ^veeiiev tcv^ ^tretmntau [Mat 13, 1899 BREEDINQ OF THE FAST ONES. Early Training Profitable— Thoroughbred Blood the Great Factor in Producing Speed ( It requires from three to seven yeara to breed and develop a trotter or pacer, dependiog largely whether the owner is in favor of early traioiog, and also if the youngster is one that comes to his speed quickly or by slow degrees. In days past when yearling races were in vogue, many a foal of that ten- der &ee has picked up $1000 or more in purses and then been sold at a good price. Under this mode of treatment, in less than two years the breeder would realize his pro6t. Yearling races, however, have become a thing o( the past, so it is at the age of 2 years that there is money awaiting the owner of a fast one. Many prominent breeders decry even racing iwo-year-olds. As a class they are men of wealth who can affjrd to wait. The horsemen of limited means, whose living is dependent on breeding and raciag, must generally *'mate hay while the sun shines," though possibly the sun might shine brighter after awhile. He feels compelled to trot when he can make money, as one race won is worth half a dczsn races he is go- ing to try to win. In 1897, George Fuller, an Illinois trainer, campaigned Janie T,, a two-year-old, and at the grand circuit meeting at Readville won the $1000 stake with her. While there a prominent breeder remarked that If be owned Janie, he would not race her until she was four years old. Moving on to Lexington, Fuller started his filly in the two-year-old division of the Kentucky Futurity, stake $5000, which she won, and, as the daughler of Bow Bells trotted in 2:15f, Fuller undoubtedly could have sold her and closed up his account with Janie T. with $10,000 to his credit. As she was entered to trot in 1898 in the three-year-old division of the Futurity, which, if won, would amount to nearly $8000, he kept her. In this battle she was defeated, being distanced the third heat. He then sold her for abjut $2000, thus clearirg up a neat sum after all. The man who would not have raced her sooner than her fourth year might have won more with her, and he might not have won an>' ihirg. It did not appear to injure very seriously the two. year-olds that started in the Futurity of 1897. Peter the Great won second money, and in 1898 captured first money ($7000) and since has been purchased by Mr. J. Malcolm Forbes at a price reported all the way from $8000 to $20,000. Had some other man in Michigan than Mr. Strader owned Peter the Great the colt might have grown to be five years old be- fore being broken. Another starter, Limerick, last year was a successful money-earner, as was Charlie Herr. Miss Duke has, since she won a Futurity trotted in 1897, developed sufficiently to induce a Boston gentlemen to recently pay $4000 for her. LaJy Geraldine, yet another, is this year entered in the Merchants and Manufacturers' $10,000 stake at Detroit. While yearlings are no longer raced, Kentuckisns, who in- tend to keep up to date in all matters pertaining to the light barness horse, go right along (raining yearlings the same as ever. EemarkaUe speed ehonn by the colt a few months old will assist in selling him as will nothing else. This speed will not show to advantage unless trained in some manner. Be- fore he is old enough to hitch to a cart, the little fellow is led short distances by the side of a running pony, and, with one or two lessons daily, it is surprising how quickly the embryo trotter will fiud out what is wanted of him. Asa rule the one that is fast out of harness will be the one that is fast in harness. Morris J. Jones, who bought Alix, 2:03|, when she was one year old, owned tier until she was 10, and who was the principal agent in making a queen of trotters out of the daughter of Patronage, says that if he ever undertook to develop another champion he would begin its education the hour it was born, and, unless emergencies prevented, this training would be continued in some form every day. Alix was quite small, and Mr. Jones did not begin with her until she was nearly two years old. He thinks, however, she would have been more easily broken and more tractable had he begun so mer. Offing to an iujury, Arioo, 2:07|. was not trained so severely in the kindergarten at Palo Alto as were others when he was one year old. Notwithstanding he has held the world's two-year-old record, 2:10|, since 1891, and bids fair to hold it for years to come. Gov. Stanford gave it as hU opinion that had Arion been worked more when one year old, he would have trotted faster at two years. The oppo- nents tf early development claim that Arion's partial let-up as a yearling doubtless contributed to his wonderful speed a year later. Certain it is that the theory of early training never had a more powerful advocate than Gov. Stanford, and it is also certain that, in prices obtained and world's records held he mada Palo Alto the foremost breeding establishment of this or ary othtir country. On the other hand, opponents of the early forcing system maintain that, in the mfijonty of in- 6tai>jes, the phenomenally fast young record breakers of Palo A' ' were not in subsequent years prominent winners of th hard-fought races along the line of the grand circuit, the crucial test of the ideal race horse. They will tell you that Bell Bird, the daughter of Elec- tioneer and Beautiful Belie, ffhich created such a sensation as a yearling trotter, 2.26i, in 1891, has not improved that record since; that Abdell, with the champion yearling rec' ord of 2:23, in 1894, hasn't trained on from his yearling form. It will be quite convenient for them not to recall that Sunol, from a two-year-old , 2:18, was Sunol, 2:08J, when a five year old; that Palo Alto, trained from a yearling, was when nine years old, the fastest trotting stallion, with a rec- ord of 2:08f; that Hinda Rose, the first yearling to obtain a mark of 2:36J, is now Hinda Rose, 2:19^. Probably 2 per cent, of our 15.000 trotters that have earned records of 2:30 or better would be a liberal allowance for all that are sired by a thoroughbred horse or have for a dam a thoroughbred mare. Get away another remove from those trotters that have grandams that are thoroughbred, and possibly the percentage would be increased. In the great breeding State of Kentucky it is doubtful if any prominent breeder uses a thoroughbred mare from which to produce trotters. I cannot recall any large farm, or small one, in New England that has even one thoroughbred mare used to produce trotters from, though there may be such. It may be that the standard crazs which has infiuenced the acliou of so many breeders has had its efl'ect in the non-use of thoroughbred blood. By the standard trotting rules, any foal sired by a thoroughbred horse or from a thoroughbred dam would be non-standard unless that thoroughbred sire or dam bad become standard by obtaioicg a record of 2:30 or better, or had met the requirements of the standard in pro- ducing trotting speed. These conditions, however, have seldom been met by (he thoroughbred sire or dam. Some four years ago a turf writer of this country who has led all others in condemning the thoroughbred blood in (he trotter ofiered to pay $1000 to the man who could name a trotter having a record of 2:30 thai was strictly thoroughbred, and no claim was made for the money. Ooly a few years since a prominent Kentucky sale 6rm re- fused to catalogue any trotter that was not standard which, as stated above would exclude those of immediate thorough- bred parentage. Kenluckians did not care to breed stock that was barred from the sale ring Thoroughbreds for nearly two centuries have been bred and (rained to run. Forty years ffill cover the time that any special efiort has been made to breed (he trotter, and during that time he has been bred and trained to trot. All along ihbse 40 years 6ome of our most brilliant turf performers, greatest sires and most famous dams of trotters have been well fortified in thoroughbred strains. Hamble- ton is justly termed the "father" cf (he American trotter, His sire was the half thoroughbred Abdallah, who^e sire was the thoroughbred Mambrino, a son of the thoroughbred im- ported Messenger. The great Mambrino family of trot- ters have descended from Mumbrioo Chief, a half thorough- bred SOD of Mambrino, the thoroughbred. Although (he shadows of obscurity and uncertainty hang over the pedigree of Justin Morgan, founder of the Morgan family, it is be- lieved that he was largely of thoroughbred extraction. The three famous sires of trotters, Alcantara, Alcyone and AUandorf, are from Alma Mater, whose dam was the thor- oughbred mare Estella, daughter of imported Australian. The dam of Ralph Wilkes, 2:06^, was Mary Mays, by Mam- brino Patcheo, his grandam, a thoroughbred daughter of McConathy's Sdrpedon. Walerwitcb, by Pilot, Jr., a son of the black pacer Old Pilot, of untraced ancestry, mated with the thoroughbred Bonnie Scotland, produced Scotland, 2:22^, Sally Russell, a thoroughbred daughter of Boston, is the grandam of (he ex-queen Maud S. , 2:08|. The dam of the world's champion trotting stallion. Direc- tum, (2:05|-, is Stemwinder, by Venture, 2:27^, a son of the thoroughbred, WiUiamsoo's Belmont. Grandam of Suuol, 2:08^, is a thoroughbred, while Dims Winnie, thoroughbred daughter of Planet, is the dam of Palo Alto, 2:08|. Esther, the great broodmare of Palo Alto, is by the thoroughbred horse Express. The grandam of Beuzetta, 2:06|, and Early Bird, 2:10, is Sally B., by Lever, thoroughbred son of Lex- ington. It will be noted that in nearly every instance those named above and their pedigrees, based upon a fourdation more or less thoroughbred, are trotters of extreme speed. The theory cf infusing thoroughbred blood into the trotting horse is that (he thoroughbred has greater lung and heart capacity, possesses greater endurance and is a faster horse, though that speed is at the run. Get these qualities, and then control them by the trotting gait ia the argument of the thoroughbred advocate. A year ago it was announced that the ex-empress of the turf, Nancy Hanks, 2:04, was to be mated to the running thoroughbred horse, imp. Meddler. To obtain extreme trotting speed was the object of this union. Not that the immediate progeny would be fast at the trot, but it was 'lone hoping that the foal would prove a filly, and then breed her to a tro ting horse and restore the trotting action. Fortunately, April 19, at the Forbes Farm, Nancy Hanks, became the mother of a filly by Meddler. In general outline she is forooed after the model of her sire, is of good size, has the best of legs and feet, good breadth across hips, with a thoroughbred neck, head and nostrils, but a decided look like Nancy about the head, with a little more finish. She has a nice arched loin, and will probably be a bright bay in color. With a three-year-old filly, Nanon, from Nancy Hanks, by the potently bred trotting colt, Arioo, 2:07|, another, a yearling colt Admiral Dewey, by the trotting horse Bingen 2;06J, the owner of Nancy Hanks could well aflford to try a little radical and experimental theory. The breeding of trotters is full of surprises and uncertaintiep, and it would be the greatest surprise of all should Nancy Hanks' filly by a running horse, in time, trot faster than her eon hod daughteri bred after (he popular (rotting formula. This is scarcely within the range of possibilities, as already Narion givea proaf that she has inherited the trotting speed of her great sire and dam. A. A. Austin. Racing Laws Advance Thorouffhbreds. The New York Staie Ricing Commission, consisting of August Belmont, E. D. Morgan and John Sanders, has pre- sented its fourth annual report to the Legislature, and pointed with particular pride to the fact that the past yeir has been (he most successful from every point of view since the enactment of the Racing Code in 1895, and that in coo- sequence the improvement of the breed of horses has been advanced materially. As an evidence that the present situa- tion is satisfactory, the commission states: Prizes more valuable than ever were offered for competi- tion; horses of better class and more of them were engaged; the patronage extended by the public was greater than be- fore; the breeder realized in handsome measure because of this, and so did the agricultural societies who are the bene- ficiaries of the (ax imposed by the State un the gross receipts of (he racing associations. It is pointed out in the year just past the tax paid into the State Treasury amouoted (o $80,483 85, a larger sum than any since 1894, when (he old racing law was in force. The commission winds up an elaborate and convincing report with the foUoffinti paragraph of internatioDal interest to racing men and breeders: The exportation of thoroughbreds has assumed proportions of suflScient iroporlance to call attention to it. Thorough- bred horses bred in this country have been successful in a great many races abroad, and a demand for them is distinctly growing. The fostering and encouragement of racing as a means to the improvement of the breed of horses comes by reason of exports of (his kind, an 1 is of commercial value to the State. The racing avents of both (his country and of England are growing in interest because of the international character of the contestants. The Meddler- Nancy Hanks Foal, J, Malcolm Forbes, owner of Nancy Hanks, 2:04, has the following to say about that mare's foal dropped last month : •'This filly is the beginning of a deeply cherished plan of my own which I have had in contemplation ever since I first owned a harness horse. First and foremost, unless she develops phenomenal speed when the time arrives to try her out, she will not be used for racing purposes. Instead, she will be kept for breeding exclusively, and I have high hopes that this youngster foaled last Tuesday night will be (he dam of the first two-min'ite trotter in the history of the turf. For years I have been of the opinion, in common with plenty of other American horse breeders, that the produce of a stand- ard bred American trotting mare and a thoroughbred run- ning stallion bred in turn to a trotting stallion of the highest class, ought to produce not only speed, but heart, courage, strength, determination — everything (hat the ideal champion trotter must possess The fusion of the trotting and running horse in the proportion of three to one, will eventually, in my judgment, produce the world's champion trotter. This little daughter of Meddler and Nancy Hanks is thus des- tined to create a revolution in breeding, and her career will be of the deepest interest, not only to all American horse- men, but to the patrons of the (urf in England, where her sire was foaled, and the horsemen of the continent. The in- terest in this experiment of mine is worldwide. It was largely with this object in view that I first purchased Nancy Hanks. She was the most perfect trotter that I ever saw — fit by breeding, action and temperament to be the grandam of a world's champion. The sire, Meddler is the most per- fect specimen of a thoroughbred I ever saw. For years 1 had been looking for a horse fit to match with my peerless Nancy, and he is the one above all others I should have chosen. The foal is perfect in form and breeding, and is fortunately of (he sex I had been hoping for to make my experiment a success. I have received congratulations from breeders all over the country on the birth of this filly, and this will serve in some respect to return thanks for their good wishes and kind words." ^ — A FEW days ago C. J. and Harry Hsmlio, proprietors of the celebrated Village Farm, received an ofler of $15,000 for their gelding, The Abbot, 2:0S, holder of the world's five- year-old gelding record and the world's race record to wagon. If this offer is accepted it will be the largest sum paid for a trotting gelding in many years, and even the offer goes to ghow the value of a high-class gelding. Hon, W. C. Whitney has purchased from Messrs. Atkins & Lot^ridge their contract with Jockey Clawson, and he will be connected with the Whitney-Paget Stable. The contract is for five years, but the price paid by Mr. Whitney is not made public. May 13, 1899] ffiijc ^rseioex luio i^povx»vn(Xtu 311 Second Payment Due Next Monday. Those who have made eotries id the early closing events of the Empire City Trotting Club at New York, ehould take especial notice of the fact that the second payment on the same is due next Monday, May 15:b. Uoder the conditions of these pcrses it is necessary for an owner who desires to keep his eotries alive, to declare himself to that (fleet on next Monday.unless he has already given instructions to the secretary to keep his horses in until advised to the contrary. All those who have not given such instructions, and who do not declare to remain in next Mocday, will be dropped, under the assumption that such is their desire. Therefore, dou't make any mistake. If you icant to stay you must say so The Empire City Club feels that the horetmen of America have arandly and nobly come to the support of their great enterurise thus far, and yet it wants every man who has made an entry, from Village Farm and other big stables who have made eight, down to the individual who has bat one horse engaged, to realiza that be will not quite have performed hia whole dutj unless his presence and that of his stable is vouchsafed to the meeting. The Club needs more than the money involved in a large entry list to make trot- ting popular in New York. It must entertain the thousands of recreation loving people who will throng its gates, with the best drivers, the best horses, and the best sport obtainable in America, or ihev cannot be permanently interested Therefore, the duty of every man who has made an engage- ment at this meeting will only end with his actual pa (icipa- tion in the race?. Father Mc^ffinnon's Bravery. The following from "Freedom," a piper published at Manila by Americaop, contains the following in its issue of April 1st, which will be read with intertst by all who know the reverend gentleman who while manager of the well known Asylum Stock Farm in Marin county bred many horses whose names are now in tne American Trotting Register : 'Diiriog the 6ght Saturday, Father McKinnon of the California regiment, was at the front and by his devotion to duly and his bravery under fire won the respect of many smoke-begrimmed, battle stained soldiers. A soldier of the 22d lay wounded in an exposed condition. Father McKic- non called for volunteers to go with him and bring back the wounded man- Sargeant De Kier and Private McGuire promptlv responded and the daring undertaking was safely accomplished, although bullets tore up the dust about them. The writer was in the trenches before Manila about a week before the city was taken by our forces. Oa that day, Father McKinnon left the American lines, and started nlocg the beach toward the Spanish lines. They showed no flag of trnce or other sign of a noccombatant, but he boldly faced the Spanish. It seemed certain death. Soon the crack of a manser was heard and it was thought that the clergyman had answered the last call. But after a time he returned; the ballet struck an old hulk near him. He walked on calmly and the Spaniards did not fire again. He saw the Governor General and advised him to surrender. His action in facing the Spanish sharp-shooters showed him to be a man of great nerve and poseeagiDg courage cf the highest order. New Track at New York. It is reported in the Eastern press that as soon as Richard Croker returns from his travels abroad a magnificent new race track will be built near New York. According 4o the Tanmany leader the new course is already an established fact. Croker is deeply interested and is ready to put up a fair share of the money needed to buy land and make the necessary improvemente. He will hardly be called on to do much, though, as two men much richer than Croker have pledged themselves to support the scheme. One of these is Marcos Daly, and the other is W. C Whitney. Mr. Daly has expressed his willingness to sub- scribe $500,000 to the fund for the proposed course, and Mr. Whitney also promised to give the new course his financial support. In this offer Marcus Daly declared that he would put in a half a million dollars to build a track somewhere on Long Island, and would be satisfied to get five cent, for his money. All earnings over five cent, the club operating the new track will turn back to the racing fund to be distributed in purses and stakee. Meesrp. Daly, Croker and others have talked over all the details of the scheme and have already selected a sight on Long Island at a point easily accessible. The promoters of the scheme have in mind a plan for co- operation among turfmen. While Mr. Daly is ready to make up and sum needed to construct and equip the horse- owners' race track it is expected most of the stock will be taken by the turfmen, who have complained long against the enormous profits earned by the New York race tracks. One prominent race track earned $200,000 in a single season and others have earned nearly as much. Croker, Daly and their assistants believe that their co-operative track will save to horsemen tlie great sums distributed in dividends to race track shareholders and will force other race tracks to offer more valuable prizes than have been hung up in four years. Jo Thayeb, of Lexington, Kentucky, will not campaign a stable of horses this year except two or three colts which are entered in some of the big stakes. He will devote all his lime to the youngsters and only start them in stake en- gagements. Filigrane Wins Metropolitan Handicap. The racing season began in earnest at New York, last Sat- urday, at Morris Park. The principal race of the day was the Metropolitan Handicap, for which there were fourteen starters. Filigrane was a favorite throughout the belling. Although there was considerable delay at the pist, owing to the actions of Box, who refased to ]nu his field, they finally got away well with Algol first to show. Previous was close behind, Sanders next and St. Cloud following. They had pretty well settled into their places when a quarter had been run, and Sanders was out in front. He had but a head the advantage of Filigrane, however, while Eihelbert was a [englh behind, a neck in front of St Cloud. The others were close up, although Don de O.'o, Banasler and Box were in the rear. Don de Oro did a good deal of sulking, for he had been bumped, and did not tike it a bit. They rushed away for the quarter at a hot pace, and when they pasted the pole in twenty four seconds the rear division was beginning to crack. Sanders was a length in front, and going 80 well as to make him look datgerous to those who had plunged on the favorites. Filigrane was secotd, a length in front of Ethelbert. St. Cloud was still a neck behind him, and the others were rattling along, some of them beginning to labor. The three furlongs had been run in 36 seconds, and the places had not changed to any extent. The half mile was reached in 49 seconds, a fast pace, and Sanders was still stick- ing to the lead by a length. Those in tbe rear division were straining themselves in a wild eSjrt to get up, but they could do nothing wiih the flying leaders, who were making a hot pace for the distance. Around the turn they rushed, atd then came tbe etrngele for position in the stretch, and Sims took no chances, for he hugged the rail with Sanders, losing not a foot of grcund as he saw the straight quarter of a mile to home and nothing in front of him. Around the turn he whirled and straightened out in the stretch, still a length to tbe good. Etbelbc^rt, however, had quickened his pace, and got his neck in front of Filigrane. Imp was half a length behind him, and Algol fourth. The others were out of it then. Down to the first furlong pole went the leader, with the jockies driving hard. Simn and Sanders were still in froLtj but the thundering hoofs were getting nearer and nearer, and horse and rider slrived the utmost to bold the alight advant- age that was slipping away so fast. Ethelbert was almost at bis throat-latch a furlong from home, and was gaining with every stride, and the crowd yelled wildly for the game Ethel- bert. It was for only an inslanl, when the all-scarlet iacket of Claiteon on Filigrsne flashed by them as if they were again standing still, and the race was over. The Mor- ris stable bad again won the Metropolitan and with the fav- orite this time. It was a well-limed rush of Clawion's and he won by two lengths, although he had to drive hard to do it. The struggle for second place was interesting, as Ethel- bert managed lo get it away from Sanders by the ha.dest kind of work, with only a head to tbe good. Imp was back in fourth place, and the rest were strung out through a six- teenth of a mile. The time, 1:39|, was a new record for tbe track. Summary : Metropolitan handicap, one mile, Filigrane (Clawson), 3 to 1 and 6 to 5, won; Eihelbert (H. Martin), 6 to 1 and 2 to 1, second; Sanders (Sims), 15 to i and 6 to 1, third. Time, ];39j. Imp, Algol, Twinkler, Acrobat, Previous, Banister, Firearm, St. Cloud, Box, Great Land and Don de Oro also ran and finished as named. *'The Weatherbys Accept American Pedigrees." P. O. J. O. Summaries. [N. Y. Spirit of the Times.] Just as The Spirit goes to press a cablegram is received from Mr. Wm. Alliecn to the above effect. The Messrs. Weatherby are the pnbli&faeis cf the EcgliEh Stud Book by authority of The Jockey Club; consequently, their action in accepting American pedigrees is equivalent, or would seem 0 he equivalent, to regietralion in the EDglisb Stud. This is great news for the breeders of this country, for, as the State Racing Commission says in the annual report : "The exportation of thoroughbreds has assumed proportions of sufficient importance to call attention to it. Thorough- bred horses bred in this country have been successful in a great many races abroad, and a demand for them is distinctly growing. The fostering and encouragement of racing as a means to the improvement of the breed of horses comes by reason of exports of this kind, and is of commercial value to the Stale. The racing events of both this country and of England are growing in interest because of the international character of the contestants.'' With an American-bred winner of the Tbonsand Guineas, a second in the Two Thousand Guineas thus early in the season and the possibility of an Oaks, Derby or a St. Leger victorv the American breeder this year has the opportunity of his life to send yearl'Dgs abroad. The opportunity is all tbe more welcome, as our Western markets are capable of but slight absorption this year, owing to the racing situation there, while the East will be over- supplied. Tbe American breeder should at once realize the situation and realize on it as well. Dobbins and Americas, owned by Richard Croker, are making a season in England at a service fee of 18 guineas, or about $90 each. 'XaURSDAY. MAY i. Doe mite. Selling, Foiir-year-olda and upward— Socialist. HI (Jeokloa) 8 lo 5, «od; Judge stouffer. 108 (J. BeliTj.ti 10 1. secoDd ; Brown Prince, 104 (J. siewari, -.iij to 1, third; C'Hvallo, Formellu, Noue Such. Lomo Byron Cro'-s, ^ODgo, Don Vallt-Jo. Time. lH2t4. hour furlODgg. MalOen two-j ear-olds— Devereux, 1113 (Jenkios\ 8 to 1, won; Tanobe. 112 (iJluver, 10 to I.Hecond; AriemlB. 110 (McNlcholaj 20 to 1, iblrd; Honor Bright. ArtDi&tlce, t-urlel:. tilndoo Princess, Cham- ptou Ko5e.,l>ruldes3. Abbleolo, Hiraldo, Mtes Sophie, Orplmetii, Mias Margaret. Time, 0:49. One and one-elgbth milea, Selling. Four-vear-olds and upward— rare II., 116 iJenkli s),7 to 1, wqd ; Personce. 115 (Wloverj.l. to 1, secoj d; Ked Glenn, ll5((,Uacblln). 8 lo 1, iblrd li^ardonlc, Our Juhnny. Time, i;bl'.4 Fivp and cue-hall furloDgB, Selling, Maiden Ihree-year-olds- Anlloch, 113 (Figgoit), 2 to 5, won; s J6llce, 197 (Ames). 6 to 1, secoDO; Chispa HI (Ulover), 30 to 1, third; Peach Blossom, Gold Baron, LImaius. Time, 1:11. One mile. Selling, Three-year-olde and upward— Joe Ullman. 113 (J, Reiti), 1 to3, woo; Malay, 9Z (McMchuIsi, 20 to 1, second; Llmewater, £3 (Holmesj, 15 lo I. ihird; Los Medanos. Casdale. Time. l-.Hii. One mile, four-year-olds and ipward— La Qoleta, 107 f Jenklnsi, llo I, won; Imp. Mistral II.. 116 t^ggoit), 3 to 1. second; Lost Olrl, 111 (Ames) 15 to I, thLtd; McFariaLe, Keolla. Time, 1:43. FRIDAY, MAY 5. Five farlongs. Two-year-olds— Tar Hill, 118 (MackIIn),U to 5. won- Flush of Hold, lis (Col 0*60 to 1, second; San Thomaa, lU (Piggott), 6 to 5, third; Bambuulla, May Gertrude, Uusto Time. 1 :02>^. Seven lurloi ga. Selling. Four-year-olds and upward- Cevoy, 109 (Habn),2u to 1, w..n; Cabrlllo. IH (Plg^oilj. 6 to 6. secoi.d; Loco Ntss, in iW. Narvaez), 7 to 1, third; Una Colorado. Jerllderl >. Bonlio, Meadow Lark. Naranja, SciatiUatt;, Oacuro, Rosemald, Sbellac, Terra Archer. Time, 1:29^4. Six furl'ings, Four-year-otds and upward— Benroe. 107 (Dingley), 13 lo 5, won; Majesty, 104 {JenKlnsi, 5 to l.fecond; Judge Kapt .n. 106 tW. Narvaez), 25 to 1, Inlrd ; Bueno, Alvln E , Jennie (Jibu. Heritage. Cyaro, Heury (J.. Nuucomar, PolaskI, May McCarty. Time, Ul6^. One mile. Selling, Three-year-< Ids and upward— Glergaber. 95 (J. Ward), 310 1. won; Gilberto, 93 iBassingerj, 12 to 1, second; Nllgar, lO^ (McNlcholai, a to 5,ihlrd: Tb^ne, Judge Wofljrd, Anchored. Koulelle Wheel. Carbineer, Time, l:4i;4. Six lurlongs, Selling. Three-pear- .Ids and upward— Heigh Ho, 105 (JenklDSj, 6 to 2. Won; Horatio, 112 (Glover), 6 to 1, second Sly, 113 (W. Narvaez), 7 to 2, tulrri; Highland Ball. Mocurito, Rey Hooker, Eita H., Ping, Pelxolto, Elisteln, Bciuamela, nmasa. Time, 1 :15!^. Sl.t farlongs. Handicap, Three-year-olds artd upward— Allyar, 2 to 5, won; Genua 35 lUoburn), 30 to 1, second; Rosormonde, 104 (.Jenkins), 9 to 2, third; Ol'Dthus, Tony Llcalzl. Time, 1:11?^. SATURDAY, MAY 6. One mile and a quarter, Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Major Hooker, 104 (Jenkins). 1 to 2, won; Formella. 102 (Walnwrlghi), 20 to 1, second; ReoJa, 102 (Stewart), 20 to 1, third; Cavallo. Darechota. Time, 2:09ii. One mile, Selling, Maiden It ree-year-oldsand upward— Gibbertlfllbbet, 121 (Robinson). 7 to I, won; LedECii, 101 ( Wali.wrlght), 12 to i,stcoiid; >ylvan La-^s. 101 (Romem), II to o, third ; Lomo. Alhaja. EM Mc, Han- nah Beld, Wheat King. Cblapa, Flacon, Henry U. lime, 1;44. Five furlong". Two-year old3, The Corrfgan Slakes— Go'dea Rule, 123 (Piggoil). 2 to 5. won; Kitty Kelly, 12.3 (J. Reiif). 15 to 2, second; Oremus, 115 (Jenkins). 5 to2 third. Tlme,l:02. One mile. Four-year-old^ and upwards— Rapido, 105 (J, Relfl). 6 to 5, won; Teapo, IlO(niDgley). 5 to 2, second; P A. Fiooegan, 112 (Ames;, 11 lo2, third; Grady, Paul Kruger, Time, 1:42^. One rall-^ and a sizteeotb. Selling, Four-year-olds and upward- Opponent, 103 (Jenkins), 3 to 5, woo; Benamela, 105 (Hahn).12 to 1, spcond; Glen Anne, 102 (McNirhols), 4 lo 1, third; New Mood, Road- runner, Don Vallejo. Time, l:46-i One mile and an elghtn. Han-Ucap.Three-year-nldaand upward— Daisy F., 104 (Jenki. a), 4 to 5. won ; Stamina, 102 i J. Beifl), even, second ; Ring- master, 98 (Steward), 12 to 1, third; Morana.Outngbt. Time, l-.b-ii^. MONDAY, May 8. Five furlongs, twn-year-olda—BambouIia. 110 (J. Relff). 4 to I, woo; Raf-hel V.., 107 (Buiz), 7 to 2, second; Devereux, 110 (Jenkins). 3 to 1, third ; Flush of Fjid. Aborigine. Bathos, The Scot, Tom Sharkey.Racelto Heraldo, Royal Bengal. Tizina. lime. I:(i2!,(. Five and nne-balf . furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds — Festoso, 117 (Jenkins), 3 to I. won ; Solstice, 107 i Amesi, 12 in I, secoud; Pooapino, 111 (Glover). S to 1. third; Yaruba, Wato^a, Somls, Earl Islington. C. H. Harrison, Cleodora. Panlmlni. Nor . I ves. Elizubeih R Time, I -.0^14. One mile and an eighth. Selling. Thfee-year-ofds and upwa d— Stam- ina. 101 (J. RelfTi, 7 to 2, won; Adoli-h Spreckeis, 116 ( Plggott), 2 to 5, second; Meropa, 96 (UcNIcholsi. 9 tn 2, third; Osruro Time, li.;5. Six furlongs, Selling, Ualdeus, Fnur-ycar-olris and upward SUepy Jane, 103 (Steward). 9 lo 2. won; Marcelles. lOO f Raising, r), 5 lo 2.sec- ood; Cata-strophe, 103 'Ruiz), 5 to 2, t' Ird ; Rio «lenn. Nuncomar, Aver- Ine, Paul Kruger, Cyaro. Lomo, Tbe PlU'ger. Time, itiejj. six lurlonga. Selling, Tbree-ypar-olds and upward- Sly, 113 (Jenkins), 3 to I, won : Alaria. 93 fS. Reiff), 5 to 2, sPCond ; Horatio, 1I2 (nlover), 7 10 2, third; The Frelter, neoua. Widow Johps. Highland Ball, El Saludo, Sir Uriao Aluminum, Peixotto. Time. l:l4y. Seven furlongs, Four-year-olds and upward— May W.. 102 f J. Relfl). even, won; Rosormonde, 107 (Jenkins). 3 to 1. second; La (Joleta. 107 (Ames), 4 to 1, third; Caatak*-, Storm King, Our Johnnie. Time, 1:28!4 TUESDAY, MAY 9. Four furlongs. Maiden two-year-olds— GIga. 115 (Jenkins), 3 to I. won; Taoobe, 115 (Glover), 5 lo 1, second; Juletm, 105 (aicNirhoIsi), 8 lo 1, third; Hindoo Princess, March Seven. St. Casimir, Honor Bright, Expe- dient. Druidess. Ovando. Orpiment, Atelng. Time. 0:49*i. One mile, t^elllne, Three-vpar-olds and up-vard- Uabrlllo. 116 (Ruiz), 6 to 1 won; Foni^. 93 (J. Kelfli. 3 to 1. secnnd; B ■i.lfi, 107 (Macklln) 6 to 1. third; Coda, New Moon, Rapido, Tempo, McFarlane, GlUierto, Sao AUguatine Time, 1:42'4'. Six furlongs, selling, Tbree-y ear-olds— Lothian, 109 i Ruiz). 4 to l, won; Pcmptno. Ill lUlover). 7 to 1, second; Bacebud, 107 ( W. NarvaP2),4 to 1, third; The Oflering, Sylvan Lass, Anchored, Nllgar, Alhaja, Earl Isllngto ■, Antioch. Bland, EI APtro. Time. 1:16S'. One mile, Four-year-olds and upward— Mary Black. 105 (J. Eeiff), 3 to 5, won; Daisy F., 105 {.'enklnsK 3 lo 2, second; San Venado, 110 (Ames), 50 to 1, third; Roalnante, Imp. Mistral II. Time. l:40aj. Six furlongs. Four year-olds and upward— Rubicon, 114 (J. Reiff), 1 to 3, won; Peixoito. Ill {Tulleit).l5 to 1, second; hay del Tlerra. 114 (Mack- lln). 3 to 1. third ; Ricardo. Alvero, Oahu, Shellac. Time. l:l4lj. Seven furlongs. Handicap, Three-.vear-olda and upward— Ailyar. 110 (J. Beiff). eve", woo; Los Medanos, 92 ( Bassmger). 12 lo I. second; Hor- ton, 96 (Ward), 3 to 1, Iblrd; Tony Llcalzi, ullnthus. Highland Ball, Sardonic. Time. 1:27^. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, Five lurloos". Pelling. Two-ypar-nld.-s- 'lamnra, 107 (Mecklia), 1 to 1, wen; J'-nnte Riley, 105 i Jenkins). 7 to I. second : Surfeit. 105 (Ruiz) 13 to 1, 1 bird; Champion Hose, La ' oma. S. Dannenbaum. Time. l:(i2'.i. Fu uriiy course. Selling, Four i ear-nlds and upward— Kerreailnn, 115 (Jenkins', 3 lo 1. won; Fehruary. loS (Steward). 9 lo 1. s^nond: Montall- ad«'.llO(J KeiQ'. 7 io2,lhlrd; Ber. ardlllo. Lost Ulrl, Etta H., Amasa, Cavallo. Time, 1:12 Seven furlong'. Selline, Four-year-olds and upward— Sly. 113 (RoIk), 13 o5, wnn; Wyoming. 109 (Tolleit), 7 to I. second; Benamela. 109 (Hahn). 12 10 1. tbi'd; socialist. Castake. Imoerlous. Flacnn. Time 1 :28 Seven furlongs. Selling, Three-year-olds— Whaleback, Ilo (J, Relff). lO to 1. won; ennie Rpld. 109 (QloverJ. 5 lo l.secoi-d; Hpy Honker, 110 (Ruiherford), 12 to I, third; The Fretier. Casdal*'. Peter Weber, Festoso. Yaruba, Faversham, Con Dallon, Watossa, Juva, Kooienal, lime, 1:29 '5. : Futurity course. Selling. Four-year olds and upward— Novia, 105 (Jen- kins), 2 lo5. won; Silver Siat'', 105 (Fallehv', 8 m 1, 'econd; P. A. Hn- necan, 110 ( Ames). 12 to 1. third; Melknrth, Petrarch. Una Colorado, Henry C , None Such. Bueno. T Ime, 1:21(4. One and one-qiiirtar miles, Handl ap, ') hree-year-nlds rnd upward- ly pj-r Hooker. 39 (J. Ward), 7 to 1. won: Einstein, S" (Basshger), 11 to 1, second; Lad tea, 80 (Cohurn),30 to I. Iblrd; Sardonic. Dr. Bemays, Brown Prince, Dare II., Oscuro. l ime, 2:0&S' Patents of Interest to Horsemen May 2d. Georee E. Atwater & T. C. Eidredge, Yenbton, 8. D., Horse Vapor Bath. 621,420. John P. Baird, New York, N. Y., Cut-off Device for Vebicle-Wafh- ing Ho^e. 621 122 John P. Baird, New York. N. Y.. Overhead Vehicle Washer, 624.423. Oempscy T. Bryant, Rocky Moant, N. C, Back Baad Buckle, 621.431. John J. Farrar, Rapifl City. 8. D.. Tire for Wheels. 624,314. John F. FInin. Pittsburg, Pa.. Cushion tire. 6.'4.316. Wm. H Gailor. Saratoga Sprlnp*. N. V.. Carriage Axle, 624, 2U5. Isa c F. Hauff Temple Texas, Thill CoupUtiE. 624.329 John A. Hetiiiy, PhtlHdelphia. Pa. Wheel for Vehicles. C24.2C9. t-'olomoD c. Hitchcock, Tacoma, Washington, Elliptic Spring for Vehicles. 524.033 Wm. Hulalander, Davenport, Iowa, Vehicle Wheel, 624,038. Pints E. Lack, Paducflh. Kv.. Hinglelree C ip. 624. 0A8. Turner Lee. Tampico, III.. Rein and Hitching Siran Hnlder,624,226, George P Milrhell. Ovid. Michigan. Buggv Top. 624.(66. Haban Olson. Sopervllle. 111., Wblffletree Hook, 624.395. L«wi8 Spauldlug, Howard, N. Y., WegoD ToDgue Attacbment, 624. avs. Goodell Thomas, Hecla, N. Y., Vehicle Rannlng Gear, 624,264. 312 ®iy« ^veekfix cmSt ^stnctswtmu [May 18, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. KELLEY, Peopbietoe. The Torf and Sporting tathority of ibe Pacific Coast. No. 23 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich, Special Representative. 34 Park Row, New York. rSBMS— One Year. 83 ; SUMomba, 81.TSiTlireeMoiitbi,81. STEICTIT m ADVANCE. Money should be sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter addressed to F. W. Kklley, 2-2 J4 Geary St,, San Francisco. Cal. Communications must be accompanied by the writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of ■ eood faith. San Francisco, Saturday, May 13, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TROTTERS AND PAGERS. CHAS. DERBY, 2:20 Oakwood Part Stock Farm, Danville DIABLO. 2:C9^ Wm Murrav, Pleasanton, Cal GEORGE WASHINGTON. 2:16?i Chas. Jotinson. Woodland HAMBLETOSIAN WILKES, 167a.... Green Meadow S. F.. Sanla Clara McKIvNEY. 2;U\i C. A. Darlee, Oakland OaKNUT, 2:2)1^ ". J. B. Nightingale. Cordelia. Cal PRINCE ALSIONT, 2:13Ji J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia. Cal 8TAM B..2:nj^ Tuttle Bros., Rocblin STEINWAY, 2:263^ Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville THE RACE TEACK CASES were all decided this week in the local courts. Justice of the Peace Groez- inger, before whom there were some thirty cases pend- ing of bookmakers and others arrested for violating the anli-betting ordinance of the Board of Supervisors, de- cided that as in his opinion the ordinance was invalid, convictions could not be had, and therefore dismissed them all. In the Superior Court Judge Murasky ren- dered a decision in the case of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club plaintiff, versus I. W. Lees, Chief of Police, et als, defendants. This was a case where the plaintiff asked that the defendants be restrained from entering its premises by force and in violation of the law, claim- ing that such forcible entry works irreparable injury upon its property and business. The evidence showed that on the day after the passage of the ordinance by the Supervisors the plaintiff canceled the bookmaking and pool-selling privileges upon its track and that there- after it did not sell or license the privilege to anyone. The plaintiff therefore claimed that as it was not a party to any violation of the law, the defendants had no right to forcibly enter its gates. The Court decided on this showing that the defendants should be restrained '-from entering the premises of plaintiff without its concent except in the manner provided by law, and while en- gaged in the performance of their duties as police officers of the city and county of San Francisco," and therefore judgment was entered for plaintiff. Judge Murasky did not take into consideration at all the validity of the ordinance, and rendered no decision on that point. The result of the case, as far as Judge Murasky's decision goes. Is that the ordinance s*ill stands. The police are restrained from entering the track upon suspicion that the ordinance is being violated, but should racing be resumed at Ingleside and betting be permitted, warrants could be issued for violations of the ordinance and officers could enter the track to serve the same. They could also pay their way at the gate and arrest anyone found violating the law. The only effect Judge Murasky's decision has is that it prevents the officers from going in a body to the track and forcing their way through the gates on mere suspicion that a crime is about to be com- mitted: Armed with warrants they can do as they have done, and mate as much trouble to the bettors as in the past. ENTRIES FOR DENVER MEETING close Mon- day next, May 1.5th. This meeting, which opens June 10th, promises being one of the best ever held in the Colorado metropolis. There will be thirteen days of racing, the program providing for three harness races and two running events each day. The purses range from S500 to $1000, and the money is divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. No horse will be held for an entry that does not have two or more days between starts. The track is a first-class one for the trotters, being a regulation mile, while an excellent track three-quarters of a mile long is reserved for the runners. Few meet- ings are more popular than the early one at Denver. A VERY handsome and fast team by Pleasanton are offored f.,r sale this wef k. They are full brother and sister aijl can pole in 2:20. Gallon Grant Lapham at the Ai' ceda track and get him to show them to you. THE LIST OF ENTRIES for all purses that were declared filled by the Directors of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association at their meeting last Saturday, were published in our last week's issue. All of the purses for colts were filled as were nine of the $1000 purses for class trotters and pacers. The free for all trotting and pacing races had very few nominators as the free for all horses at both gaits have nearly all been entered on the Eistern circuits or are not in training. The 2:17 and 2:20 pacing races did not have enough en- tries to fill, so both were declared off and a 2:18 pace substituted lor which entries will close June Ist and the purse will be 51000. It is thought that this race will attract a large number of entries and result in a splendid contest, as nearly all the horses in this class are at the present time very evenly matched for speed. It is the intention of the Board of Directors of the Breeders Association to open later on large purses for trotters and pacers of the faster classes. Ah the meeting will not be held until after the State Fair, and the circuit will by that time have been running seven or eight weeks, it is more than likely that a sufficient number of fast ones will be developed to make either free for all races or those for the 2:10 or 2:08 pacers and 2:12 trotters certain of enough entries to make good contests. Besides the fourteen races which are already closed with liberal en- tries, the Association will hang up a number of purses for other classes to close about August Ist. From ail indications, and taking the splendid entry list into con- sideration, it is certain that the breeders fall meeting will be one of the best ever given by that organization. The renewed interest in harness horse affairs is extend- ing to all parts of the country, and if care is taken in the management of meetings this year and an extra effort put forth to have none but honest racing, there need be 00 fear that the public will not patronize the sport. The splendid purses offered by the P. C. T. H. B. A. have done much to bring about an era of good feeling among the breeders and owners of light harness horses, and they have responded in a most liberal man- ner. The entry list is the largest in years, and presages grand racing in California this year. THE PREPARATION STAKE, a guaranteed purse of $7500, of which $5000 goes to the colts that trot, and $2500 to those that pace aa three-year-olds, has been opened by the Nutwood Driving Club of Dubuque, Iowa, for foals of 1898, now yearling?. The entrance fee is only $10 and entries close on Wednesday, May 17th. There is no further payment until the year of the race, 1901, when a payment of $35 will be due from those de- siring to start trotters, and $20 from those naming pac- ers. On July 1st there will be another payment of like amount and on the day before the race a final starting fee is due. There is one thing necessary before any colt or filly can win a stake. It must be entered. Owners of fast ones are met with every day who say they would have this or that stake or purse at their mercy if they had only entered in it. The way to go about winning a stake is to enter first, and develop your colt afterwards. Nothing adds more to the value of a sire or a mare than to see their produce named in big stakes. It shows that the owner has confidence in his stock and believes he is breeding right. As this Preparation Stake offers more money for the pacing division than the majority of rich stakes, the breeder has a double chance to win good money, and as there are so many pacers coming now from trotting bred sires and dams, breeders should avail themselves of this opportunity to win at either gait_ The entries close next Wednesday. Remember the date and also the fact that blanks can be had at this ofBce. WITH THE RACING next week at Oakland the winter meeting of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club wilj come to an end and also the winter racing on the Coast, the Eastern country then being the Mecca of the horse- men. Many of the stables have already been shipped there, but there are still more to follow, but these will not be shipped East until the close of the meeting. There are some things about the closing days of the meet- ing that will appeal particularly to the public for reasons that they can well remember. Thursday next will be Dewey Avenue day,when the receipts will be set aside for the keeping in order of Dewey Avenue, which was formerly known as Balboa Boulevard. On Friday and Saturday the receipts will be divided among such charities as the Club may select to profit thereby, and as grand programs have been arranged for these oc- casions it is but natural that large crowds should be ex- pected. FOUR NEW MEMBERS of the State Board of Agriculture have been made by the Governor. There were five vacancies on the board, C. M. Chase and John Boggs having died and the terms of F. D. Cobb of Stockton, John Mackay of Sacramento, and Geo. H. Fox of Sa:i Joaquin, having expired. Governor Gage named Mr. Cobb to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Chase, and Grove L. Johnson, the well known Sacra- mento attorney, for that of the late John Boggs. D. E. Knight, of Marysville, first vice-president of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association, was named as a director in place of John Mackay, M. D. Cham- berlain, ex-Assessor of Yolo county, in place of F. D. Cobb, and J. E. Terry, the well known merchant, cap- italist and owner of thoroughbreds, to succeed Mr. Fox. Mr. Cobb is the only one retained of those appointed by Governor Budd. The other members of the board are A. B. Spreckels, president; Dr. W. P. Matthews, A. M. Barrett, Col. Park Henshaw, Fred Cox and Frank W. Covey. The personnel of the board as at present con- .slituted is an excellent one, and should be able to work harmoniously together and give one of the best fairs this year that has ever been held in the State. ONE MORE WORD to the directors of the district associations. There should be no further delay in the announcemant of meetings and programs therefor. We would like to make you all realize the fact that the earlier you make your announcements the more money you will get from entrance fees to your races, and there- fore the more assurance you will jhave that your ledger will show a profit at the close of your fair. It is not necessary to make your dale of closing early, but horse owners must know whether your meeting is to have rac- ing, what the nature of the events will be,and how much money will be offered for the different classes. Know- ing these .hings they will prepare their horses accord- ingly and many horses will be put in training that in the absence of announcements will be allowed to run out or used on the road. If the district boards will get together right away, arrange a program and publish it, they will be nutting their association in the way of get- ting a larger entry list than they can possibly get by de- laying the matter. And the beauty of it is that it will not cost one cent morj to do this now than it will a month hence. A word to the wise, etc. FIVE GOOD STAKES offered by the California State Agricultural Society close Monday next. May 15th. The most important one is the Stanford Stake for foals of 1S98, to be trotted in 1901, for which $300 is added by the Society. Besides this stake there are four others to be trotted or paced this year. One for two year-old trotters of the 2:i0 class has $200 added, and one for two-year-old pacers of the 2:30 class has the same amount. The stakes for three-year-old trotters of the 2:25 class and for three-year-old pacers of the 2:20 class have $300 added. The stakes are all to be decided at the State Fair this year and the conditions of eniry and pay- ments are all set forth in our advertising columns. These stakes all deserve the patronage of the owners and trainers of colts in California and there shoula be a large list of entries to each and all of them. It is the patron- age of these colt stakes that enables young horse." to be good winners, and encourages the breeding and enhances the value of the light harness horse as much as any- thing else. ATTENTION IS CALLED to the fact that entries for the Indepondence and Dubuque meetings of the Great Western Circuit close next Wednesday, Hay 17th There are few associations in America that can offer such a rich lot of purses and stakes for trotters and pacers as are set forth in the advertisements of these associations, which appear in another column. No California trainer who goes East with a string should fail to enter at these meetings. There is an opportunity to win big money and Californians should see that they get their share of it. CHARLES O'KANE, of the firm of J. O'Kane, left for New Y'ork this week, where he goes to look after the large business that is being done by the New Y''ork branch in the horse boot line. The O'Kane horse boots are now used in every State in the Union where horses are raced, and their superiority is recognized by all who have used them. On both the running and the harness tracks there has been a great demand for them, and it will keep the firm's workmen busy filling the orders. Mr. O'Kane will be absent for several months. Mat 13, 1899] SCJj^ ^vjeetfw mtb gyurtemtou 313 CLOSING OUT SALE, Horses Bred by the Late H. "W. Orabb to be Sold at Auction. Rio Alto "WrlteB From Cleveland. On Thursday, May 25lh,al the Napa Fair Grounds, Nap-*, Cal., all the mares, colls and geldings remaining on the well known To-Kalon Stcck Farm, at Oakvil'e, Napa county, will be aold by auction by the leading auctioneer of that connty, Mr. Macbinder. There are sixteen animals cata- logued, all of good breeJing and many of them splendid in- diyidaals and splendid prcspecls. The late Mr. Crabb, as is well known, was an euthusiattic breeder who sent his mares to the best slallions in the Slate, and the result is that To- Kalon Stcck Farm has an excellent lot of colts and fillies to show. The sale is to be held at the Fair Grounds at Naps, and special eicorsion rates can be bad by those wishing to attend it. The boat leaving the foot of Market street at 7:30 A. M. will connect with ihe train for Napa, acd the sale will be completed in lime for all to retoro to the city Ihe same afternoon. The horses to be sold at this sale are as follows. Sandow, sorrel gelding, by Dictatos, 2:191, oat of Etta, by Naabuc (dam of Cora C, 2:22}, Like Like, 2:25. and Black Prince, 2:365); second dam Maggie, by Vick's Eihan Allen. Thi3 geliiQ2 is a vary fast pacer,fagt enough to train for the races. His sire, Dictatus, is the sire cf the filly Diclatiess that paced many game races against aged horses last year and got a three-year-old mark of 2:18J- Naobac, the sire of Sandow'a dam, also sired the dams of Directly, 2:03J; Eva W., 2:25i; Redwood, 2:'J7; Campaigner, 2:26J, and others. Mies Eiliotf, an iron grey filly, by Grandissimo, 2:25^. oat of Jessie Elliott, by Whippletoo. Grandissimo is the sire of Myrtle Thome, 2:18, and others, while Wbippleton has aired seven trotters and one pacer in the list and is the sire of the dams of Clay S , 2:14; Rect, 2:16i; Eokeby, 2:13J, and others. Qaality, a handsome bay mare, by Grandissimo, oat of Flora B., 2:27 (by Wbippleton), dam of Topsy (2), 2:29^. Major McK., is a grey gelding, by Eyraud, son of Eros, sire of Dione, 2:09}, and others. Eyraud was a phenome. nally fast yearling, is a grand looker and his get are pood lookers, thongh none have beea trained. Coretta is a bay ally, by Eyrand, out of Cora C , 2:22^, by Wbippleton. Blanch, iron grey mare, by Grandissimo, dam Biddy Toole, by A. W. Richmond, second dam the fast running mare Dublin Mary, by Humboldt. As Grandissimo's gran- dam was a full Eister to A. W. Richmond, this yoang mare has two crosaes of that good blood close op. Satam, brown mare, by San Diego 8776, out of Cora C, 2:22i, by Wbippleton. Necoodia, dapple grey mare, by Doncaster 4370 {son of Commodore Belmont, sire of the dam of Monterey, 2:09^), oat of Isola, by Alconeer, 15,120. Nimrcd, bay gelding, by Ejraad, dam Etta, by Naaboc. Define, brown mare, by Toronto Chief Jr., cut of Kale, a mare by a son of Grey Eigle, oat of a daughter of St. Clair. Coqaette, bay filly, by Eyraud, oat of Cora C, 2:22J. Florelta, bay filly, by E/raad, dam Flora B , 2:27, dam o^ Topsy (2) 2:29i Fearless, bay gelding by Eyraud, dam Flora B , 2:27. There are two yearling colts i i this sale, both of which Bbontd bring good prices. One is by the great Altamont 3600, sire of Chehalis 2:041, five others in 2:10, and 39 in 2:30 out of Satjrn, by Sin Diego, second dam Cora C^ 2:22^, third dam Etta, (dam of twt) by Nanbac, fourth dam Maggie, by Eihan Allen Jr. 2903 This youngster from bis breeding ought to be very fast, and as he is agoodiniiividual is worth taking a chance on. The olher colt is by McKinney 2:111, the only stallion that at 11 years of age has nine in the 2:15 list. This colt is gray ani will grow into a large, fine looking horse and gives promise of being fast. This sale is the first of the year of trotting bred stock and as the Tokalon Farm has the repatalion of having famished to this cily some of the finest looki<3g roadsters that are driven on the roads here there should be ready sale for this consignment. One thing is certain — those who bay at this sale will get horses for less money than those who purchase at later dates. The price of g03d horses is constantly on the rise and the lime to bay is right now. O. E. Needbam's Sale. Ill health compels this well known breeder of fine horses to discontinue in business, conslantly he has consigned al' his atallioos, geldings and mares to the Occidental Horse Exchange, to be sold at auction, Wedntsday, May 31st' Among those to be dispasei of are several very finely matched teams suitable for carriage ase, a numoer of choice roadslers and among them are as good "pro5pec(s"a8 any trainer conld desire. The foundation stock on this farm at Bellot^ is pure Morgan. Mr. Needham bought several of the best repre- sentatives of this famous breed to this State in 1862. He bred the produce to the best sons of Hambletonian procur- able and the venture has been anusuallr successful. He will have some of the progeny of the following sires at this sale and all who desire stylish, toppy, pure-gaited road horses should come end se** them: Steve Whipple, 2:12; Dexter Prince, Chrisman'a Hambletonian, Voier, Elect, Andv R., Prindex, Directed, son of Director, etc. Catalogues will be issued next week. Cleveland, May 3, 1899. EriToa Bbeedeb and Spoetsman — The shiprntnt from Palo Alto to the Blue Ribbon sale arrived in Cleveland in good shape and are quartered in Fasig's Exchaoge. There are a large number of horses working on the Glenville track among ihe number several from California. Yesterday morning while silting in the judges stand with Mr, Fasig 1 saw a hoise coming down the [trelch that made my heart beat a Utile quicker than usual, for I recognized my great ftivorile Pasonte. It made me feel lonesome co see her so far away from home. Last year this daughter of Palo Alto was beaten by a breath by Tommy Britton in 2:101, and this year she is looked for to beat 2:10, an effjrt I have always ihonght her capable of. Another that brought pleasant recol- lections was the game little mare Peko, 2:11^; she won a great matinee race here last year, and is quite a favorile for her good manners, a qaality that is highly respected here by road drivers. Walking through the stables I ran across an- other favorite in Whips Jr , sold at a sale here for $170; be has developed into a grand looking young slallion, and a few days ago stepped a quarter quite handily in 0:34, and ten times what he was sold for would not parcbase him now. He will be campaigned this year. The good California call John A. McKerron is in Doc Tanner's stable; he is looking strong, and doing nicely. Derby Lass, a filly that was sold by ihe Oakwood Slock Farm, has shown a great deal of speed and is now in Millard Saunders' string. Glenville Park is a beautiful spot, and around it hovers many pleasant mem- ories of trotting history. The name of Colonel Edwards will always be associated with all that is good at Glenville Park, while over the gate bangs a gold glided shoe with the inscripiion Maad 8 , 2:03J, and across from the track in a picturesque field roams Clingstone, "the Demon of the homestretch," passing his old days in peace and quiet in sight of the track he helped make f tmous. Rio Alto. "Will Race at Chicago All Sumcaer. Jerry Driscoll, who was formerly one of Chris Buckley's ablest lieutenants in this city and who probably better than anybody now identified with racing afifiirs knows how to smooth the rough edges of warring factions and bring them together in harmony, has succeeded in effecting a treaty of peace in Chicago between the Harlem and Haw- thorne race track people. This may seem like an improba- ble story bat it is true and Harlem will open its track May 30th, continue for twelve days and then the gates will close while Hawthorne erjoys two weeks ot racing. Everything is to be harmonious daring the year and it will be away la'e in the fah when the cold frosly mornings warn the touts and poor horse owners that the climate of California is such thst overcoats may be left in pawn and summer clolhing worn during winter wilhoot danger to health, before racing will cease at Chicago. Just at present the Condon syndicate is wresilicg with the iudgship problem. So far no one has been selected to lake the place of the late M Lewis Clark. Judge Pettintill has the call thus far, though heroic work is being done by friends of Rees and Kelsey, The name of George Siler was considered for a time, bat the fact that the well known referee of prize figbls wore glasses mililaied against his chances of securing the position. The idea of excluding geldings from classic races now and then c;mes up in England as well as in this country, and while it finds advocates with theoretical backing the practi. cal Bide ot the question negatives the exclusion proposition- In the first place, if all the classic events are open to geld ings this would tend to encourage the use of the knife, and the consequent allowance in weight, under the weight theorv would give the geldings a bitter chance to win. It is con. tended in favor of exclusion that the classic events furnish the only line for breedeis to follow in that winners of greal events gain prestige therefor when they are retired to the siad, and as geldings are useless in the breeding ranks a Derby winner from that class counts for nothing. To refute this argument it is onl? necessary to state that the aire of a Derby winner, be it gelding or colt, has proven his success at the slad while the colt which wins a Darby has a record to make as a sire, and whether or not be becomes a success is one of the contingencies of the breeding lottery. If a geld log can beat the colt then his sire and dam are entitled to the breeding prestige resulting from the performance. Turf records show that geldicg? lant longer as a role than slallion and by gelding more colts the overproduction of thcrough- breds would be curtailed, so that in order to encoorage the use of the knife the prominent events should not be closed to geldings. — Turf, Field and Farm. Dekglek's p. 0., Peon. Mr W. F. Young, Dear Sir:— I have used Absorbioe on bad legs according lo jour directions and want to say that I have obtained better saliefaclion from your cure than from anything 1 have ever used before. I have used the best of liniments and blistered frequently; received numerous re- ceipts from the "Chicago Horseman" which were supposed to be of the best. Yonrs truly, W. Y. Levan. Extract from letter Oct. 22, 1S9S. WESTERN TURF AS3O0IATION. A New Raclna Organization to Buill a Track at South San Francisco. San Francisco leads the world as far as race tracks for Ibe runners are concerned, having two splendidly equipped courses within a half hour's ride by rail, one within the cor- porate limits of the city, the other across the bay in Alameda county, hot no leas a San Francisco inBtitulioo, as 90 per cent, of its patronage comss from this c'ty. And now an- other track is to be built. At Redwood City, which is the county seat of San Mateo countv, the Western Turf Associs. lion last Monday filed articles of incorporation. The capital slock is ?2-50.000, divided into 5000 shares of ^50 each. All the stock has been sabscribad. The association is anthorized to lease, own and construct race tracks and clnbhouses in San Mateo county. The directors of this new companv are W. J. Martin (who is Lind Agent of the South San Fran- cisco Lind and Improvement Company), Wm. Rehberg, Julias Erkerenkoter, F. H. Greea (Secretarv of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club) and Charles F. Gardner, an attorney with offices in the Crocker Eiilding. Among the heaviest stockholdars are Haory J. Crocker, Diniel Meyer and E. R. Lillienthal, all well known capitalists of this city. The site selected lor this new track is a tract of 200 acres of land in South San Francises, belonging to the land and Im- provement Company of that place. This tract is perfectly level and is situated thirteea miles from ^.his city and can be reached by trains in twenty minutes. When the South San Francisco Land and Improvement Company was organized some years ago, a racing park was one of the projected en- terprises. A survey was made far track, etc., but they were never built, althoa»b on the campiny's maps it has always stood oat in all the bDlJ relief tba': red ink and large capitals could give it. While many of the gentlemen closely identi- lied with the Pacific Coast Jockey Club are stockhalders and directors in the new corp:»ratioa it does odI therefore follow that the two are one. In fact there is no alliance, offensive or defensive, between the two at present. They are entirely separate enterprises. It is proposed to bsjin work on the new track at once, and to this end contractor Allen, who bailt both the Ingleside and Qjkland tracks, has bsen telegraphed for and it is said work will be began in July. $103,000 has been set aside for improvements, which will provide for all the necessaiy buildings, though, of course, not on the elaborate scale of the already established tracks. The transportation facilities are first class. The Southern Pacific company's trains run right to the property while the bay steamers can land within a. few hundred yards of the gate. When the new track is completed, which will be in time for winter racing this year, the Pacific Co ast Jockey Club will hold its meetings there if at ttiat time the present local laws against betting are in force. VETERINARY DEPATRMENT. COXDUCTEB ET war. F. zga:s, m. r. c.v.c. f. e. v. m. s. Subecribets to tbls pap^rcan hare advice throngb these colamosla all cases of sick or iojared borses or catUe bj* sendiog a plain descripUoD of tbe case Applicants will send the.r name and adaress that ilier may be Ideoiified. C. T. L, — Please inform me ttirongh the columns of year esteemed paper the proper treatment for Umbilical Hernia in a filly now near six months old. The rupture has been slowly growing for about four months and is now the size of an egg. The local veterinary advised me to blister with electric caustic which I did. I do not see that any beneficial effects followed or rather I am in doubt about its being proper or recognized treatment. It is three months since I blistered her. I believe the rupture was caused by natural weakness and not by si rain or fall. Answer — In an animal of that agp, giving concentrated food, and avoiding coarse balky food to relieve the internal pressure, at the same time applying a strong irritant to the skin over the enlargement, generally reduces tbe hernia in tbe course of a few mon lbs. Should the hernia increase in size, or this treatment fail to reduce it, then it would be well to operate on it. Tbe operation should not be attempted by anyone hot a veterinary surgeon, as it needs to be performed very care- fully, and under strict antiseptic precautions. The operation consists in cutting through the skin, putting the bowel bick into tbe abdominal cavity, freshening the edges of the internal ring and suturing it. Then suturing or clamping the skin and applying an antiseptic dressing. A simpler operation, which is often successful, consists in placing tbe animal on ber back, pressing tbe contents of the sack back through the umbilical ring (without catling tbroogfa the skin), pinching op the loose skin and clamping or ligalnring il. After ten or twelve days the clamped sfcio drops oQ, leav- ing the part inside it healed up. 8- L W — I have a two year-old filly tbat received a severe kick on her hock joint about three months ago. It broke and r-n for awhile, but it has heated up now. It re- mains hard and swells badly when allowed to stand in tbe bam over night. There is quite a hard lump on the leg now, j isl below tbehock. Would tike your advice in regard to treatment. Answer — Clip the hair off the part and rub the follofring bliater well into it for about ten minutes. Tie her bead op a few days so tbat she cannot get ber mouth near the bltstered part. After five or six days turn her ont to pasture, leavine ho out night and diy. If there ba still any enlargement after a month, apply the blister a second time. Beniodide of mercury, half an ounce. Lanoline, four ounces. Mix well and apply as directed. 314 m^lje ^veexiex^ ixxttf §pi»vt»mmu [MAY 18, 189,, Sulky Notes. ToKALON Stock Farm sale May 25lh at Napa. Bellota Stock Fabm sale May Slst at San Fraocisco. The Breeders have opsned a purse of $1000 for 2:18 class pacers. District Associations should announce their programs as soon as poseible. Ben Walker is thinkiDg of taking a stable of trotters to Europe next winter. The Vancouver Jockey Club will open their season with a matinee on May 24th. KOAD hcrees handled and for sale. Orders taken. D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, ci'y. Address Many owners who were negligant are wishing they ha entered in the P. C. T. H. B. A. races. LoDPE, 2:09i, is now in training at the track at Honolulu, H. I., and is looking well and going fast. Big purses for the free for ail trotters and pacers are to be ofiered later on by the Breeders Association. The management of Empire City Park, New York, may decide to give an October meeling. after Lexington. The ideal road horse goes in an open bridle, with an easy check and no boot?. This kind sells well at any time. DEEB-k Princes?, 2;08J. is coming back from Austria. The black mare has not been a success on the European turf, having ^ailed to win a race since making her ocean voyage. It is DOW said tbat Cobwebs, 2:12, has at last been beaten on the New York Speedway, but it took a horse with a rec- ord of 2:09J to do it. David B. was the horse that out- brushed the big son of Whip=, A COT of the shoes worn by Emilv. 2:11; Heir-at-Lf.w, 2:051; The Monk, 2:08.J; The Abbott, 2:08, and Tommy Brii- ton, 2:09|^, who were trained by Ed Geers, shows that they all went with the equare-tced ones. Ali. the fast horses are not out here in California. Week before last the bay gelding Louia Victor, 2;10|, by Tuscarora 8ea King, trotted a quarter in 31i seconds and an eighth in 15J seconds on the Readville track. The horsemen aronnd the tracks are telling a story of a man who received $1800 for a team of horses and insisted on retaining the halters, compelling the new owopr to purchase a new pair. The old ones were worth at least a dollar each. The report that Sweepstakes dam of Star Pjinter and Hal Pointer, is the dam of a mule, is erroneous, H. P. Pointer owns, however, a pair of mulei one being out of the dam of Hal Dillaid 2:04|, and the other out of the dam of Storm, 2:08J. A choice consignment of high-stepping, well-mannered roadsters was sold by auction at the Chicago StocK Yards la^t Thurfiday. Id thfl lot were seven or eight head that brougbt from $200 to $425 each. They were shipped from RushviUe, III., by James Montooth. During the past week the organizition of the Gentlemen's Driving Club of Detroit was perfected, and certificates pf membership issued to eighty well known business men in this city who love a good horse and are never happier than when holding the ribbons over one that can pull a wagon along better than a 2:30 clip.— Detroit Free Press. James Fakis Jk., writes us from Sacramento as follows: "I wish to claim the name of Saint Patrick Knight for my chestnut colt dropped March 17th. He was sired by Knight Planet, dam Fire Fly, by James Monroe, secon dam Black Susie, by Williamson's Belmont I have entered him, with three others by the same horse, in the Hariford Futurity, to be trotted in 1902. Anemt the much agitated question as to what to do with the foretop, Mr. L. V. Willetls of this State says: "I would never clip the foretop nor confine it under the brow- band. Left loose and;flowiDg it looks better to my eye and does not overheat the forehead and consequently is more comfortable to the horse. I have to teach this to every new man I employ." A telegram from Cincinnati states : "A plan has been evolved of converting the Oakley race 'rack into a driving park, and Gordon Durrell has the matter in hand. It is as- serted that about 100 of tbe necessary 200 subscribers have been secured to put up the money to lease the grounds and keep them up for a first class gentlemen's driving club, The subscribers are taxed $25 each for membership. The MeMurray sulky has stood the test for years, and has enjoyed a continuous increase in favoritism with trainers and race drivers, and by many is regarded as one of the very best track vehicles made. The "Nu. 20, 1899 MeMurray," looks to be about as perfect a sulky as can be made, and it has the additional virtue of being low priced. Prospective sulky buyers should write the McMurrav Sulky Company, Marion, O., for descriptive circulars and prices. The Fail River Tidings says: "There are quite a number of sick horses in this vicinity suffering from an affection of the throat, which G. W. Levins, veterinary surgeon, pro- nounced diphtheria. George Rose lost one of his best team horses with it this week, and has another one very sick. In fact bis entire team is so badly affected as to be unfit to use. We are told this morning that F. Z. Palmer lost six head of horses from this same disease last fall." The Golden Gate Paik Driving Association met last Mon- day and decided to give an afternoon of ma inee racing at the Alameda track on Tuesday afternoon, May 30-h, Decora- tion day. Eolries lo these races will close next Tuesday evening at^l200 Market street, at a meeting of the Afsocia- tion held for that purpose and to transact such other busi- ness as may properly come before it. The Alameda track is now in excellent condition and some holly contested races are sure to result. If it were possible to add emphasis to the lesson so oft repeated as to the wants of the market to-day it would be simply to urge the increase of breeding along the line of the road horse. Here is a field, always open and inviting where prices will increase rather thao diminish and demand strengthen as days go by. At the same time the man who breeds must be keenly alive to the fact that size, substance and quality all through are prime requisites. By referring to our advertising columns a notice of a pac- ing mare for sale will be seen. She is owned by Mr. Jos. Stephens, of Etna, Siekiyou county, and should be a gooi mare to make money with this year. Her record is 2:14^ and she is capable of miles in 2:10. This record was made in her four-year-old form. Last year she was not worked at all. She is now six years old, as sound as a dollar and in good condition to begin working for the races. The Pennsylvania pacing horse Democracy, 2:10}, by Happy Partner, is credited with having won a total of seventy one heats in itandard time. Ashe has been cam- paigned only two years he has won a greater number of beats in so short a period than any horse ever campaigned. Last season alone Democracy started in sixteen races and he won twelve times, was second twice, third once and unplaced once, having been distanced after winning a heat. He won ten races on half-mile tracks, and what is the most surprising feature of bis career is tbe fact that in these ten races on half mile tracks he won twenty-six heats in 2:15 or better. Bis record of 2:10} on the Albany mite track he equaled on a hal'-mile ring, and he put in nine heats below 2:12. — American Stock Farm. C. J. Hamlin, the well koown horse breeder said recently: ''I htve been breeding and campaigning horses long enough to learn that it is dangerous to make predictions about the future of any trotter, but I would not be surprised to see The Abbot lower all records this year. It is a long way from 2:08 down to 2:03|, of coorf e, but The Abbot is a wonderfully fast horse, much faster than his record indicates. Dare Devil has speed enough to heat tbe champion stallion record of Directum, 2:05}, and now tbat he is of mature age, I ex- pect him to score a wonderful rpcnrd. He will probably represent Village Farm in the $5000 stallion race in New York next September. Lady of the Manor could pace a part of a mile ab3Ut as fast as Star Pointer could last Fieason, and it was her first year on the turf. She ought to get down close to the 2:00 mark in 1899 " Up in Humboldt county, where many good horses are ■ raised annually, and the average for quality is as high as in any county in the State, there is at present a greater demand than supply of all kinds. The Areata Union of last week says that more attention is being paid to breeding this year than for some time past, and there is even a demand for colts. Dan McGowan, of Areata, purchased from C. R. Smith, of the same place, recently a colt by Waldslein, out of the mare Junebug, paying $75 for him when two weeks old. After haviog bad about twenty-seven drivers for Jupe 2:10}, by Abbie Wilkes, the owner of that horse announces that Jupe will be taken to some western track to be condi- tioned and driven for a fast record against time by his owner. Tbe stallion should land welt inside the 2:1C mark when he is just on edge. James Golden has a great prospect in the black three- year-old filW by Dexter Prince, dam Carrie C, 2:24, by Electioneer. She is a magoifiicently gaited youi^g mare, and shows very fast at the trot. Mr. Golden thinks her the best prospect be ever trained and will not start her until she is fully matured. Mb. Jasper Rkeves, of Cornelius, baa sent bis mare Beulah to Oiklcnd, Cal., to be bred to ivlcKinney. Beulah is the dam cf Kinmont, sired b? McKinney, and Mr. Reeves is desirous of gettng another by him. Beulah is also the dam of Lou Lane, by Cosjr d'Alene, and probably the fastest two-year-old pacer in Oregon. Joseph E. Hubikgek, the owner of John Nolan, 2:08' Rilma, 2:10, and other crack trotters, writes that Willis O. Foote will train and drive his horses again this year. Foote was repcr ed to be in poor health early ia the spring and Hubinger has since then received a fljod of letters and tele- grams from trainers and drivers in all parts of the ccuolry who would like to ride behind John Nolan this year. The Texas reinsman is now able to give his personal attention to the horses, and says he has no need of a new trainer. Directly, 2:03}, is thought to be good enough for the free-for-alls this year, in which Star Pointer, John R. Gentry and Joe Patchen have been considered a class by themselves. Anaconda and Searchlight are ready for any big free-for all i race track in America pace tbat is given, and Keating will name one or the other whenever the purse is advertised. OoR Hawaiian correspoadent writes that on Saturday, April 22-1, a match race came off between James Qaion's mare Violio, by Alexander Button, and William Norton's roan mare Directress, by Director. The latter was driven by Mr. Gibson, while Mr. Qiion drove his own mare. Directress won in two straight heals The lime of the first heat was 2:24, No time was taken in the second heat on account of Mr. Qainn not hearing the word and pulling up thinking it was no go. The mitch was $200 a side. There is some talk cf renewing the match. The old, old claim that the mile which Maud S. trotted in 2:09} at Lexington, Ky , November lltb, 1884, is the best performance ever made by a trotter, was made for the 'steenth time in the Tuif, Field and Farm last week, but it will be allowed by but few horsemen. True, the daughter of Harold pulled a high-wheel sulky when she trotted that mile, but was that enough of handicap to make her perform- ance greater than that of Bingen when, in a big field of horses, he trotted a mile in 2:06| at Louisville last fall? Maud S. had a specially prepared track and went with a pacemaker. Bingen was in a field of horses, all anxious to secure any advantage possible, and was scored several times before being sent away. That his mile in 2:06| was a greater performance than (he mile in 2:09} by Maud S. will be conceded by most horsemen. — Raymond in Horse World. Jamis Fabib, Jr., left Sacramento, last Saturday, for Cleveland with twelve head of borees consiened to the Faslg- Tipton sale. The consignment consisted of Georgie K. Biegp, by James Madison, dam Lathrop Mare, by Stockton McClellaD; Vola Princess, by Dextei Prince, dam by Ante- volo; Anita Richmond, by N'fphwood, dam by A. W. Rich- mond; Robin McGregor, by Robin, dam by Binuie Alfa, by Bonnie McGrpgnr; Margie F., by Director Jr.^ dam Dottie B . by Echc; Yolo Princfs^, bv Dexter Prince, dam by Priam; Sid Durfee, by Durfee, dam Italia, by Sidner; Psyche II , by Cupid, dam by Dexter Prince; Annabel WiUes, by Easter Wiikep, dam Dottie B., by Ech ; Estelle Wilkes, by Easter Wilk(s, dam Peredita, by Alcantara Jr., and his stallion Starboul, son of riiamioul and sire of Nellie Bly, 2:20}. Mr. Faris also took a double team, ooe by Don Marvin, the other by a SOD of Guy Wilkes. Thev are blood bay in color, mate up well and can go t gelber in three minuies. He expected to reach Cleveland Thursday. Secbetart Toman, of Empire City Park, is busily per- fecting the advertising arrangements for the great inaugural meeting on the new track September 4ih to 9Lh. The meet- ing will be advertised as no other, running or trolling, ever has been in this country. The special 24 sheet lithograph stand is the finest thing of its kind ever issued. It will not be posted until about two weeks prior to the meeting, butlhe billboards have already been uontracled for, covering every town and city within 100 miles from New York, tbe expense of poBlirg alone beiog over $1500 All this extentive and elaborate advertising, coupled wi»,h the natural interest which has already been aroused in the new track, is bound to bring out, with good weather, the largest crowds ever seen on any A HANDSOME and very speedy road team, owned and driven by a well known citizen of San Francisco, are for sale as the owner is about lo depart for Europe on an extended visit. This team are standard bred, one of them registered and the other can be and is very fast. The gelding has trotted a half with a little'work in 1:07, and the mare is as fast. For sale at a reasonable prica. Apply at this office. A coRF^iSPOKDENT fif Trotlpr and Pacer hits the nail on the head as follows : "They ftiPS about bad starters, incom- petent judges, and all sorts of tbioga, but nobody ever says a word fiinut bad drivers. It wouldo't be a bad idea to have a lot ci fellows who are at present posing as great reformers and ] finding their linen in an effort to do away with hobbles, jasr r imain at borne for two or three seasons, and learn how to f, 76 before they appear upon the track." Mr. James Bdtler, owner of East View Stock Farm, East Yiew, N. Y., is making many improvements at his establishment. Since Mr. Builer purchased the property, he has repaired and put an addition to the old house on the farm, built a track and stables for his trotters, erected sub- stantial stone walls on the farm, laid out beautiful roads and otherwise added to the bsauly of his place. Mr. Butler has now in course of erection a mansion modeled after tbe style of a French chateau. It will be of brick, stone and terra cotta, with wood trimmings. Broad verandas will surround ihe first and second Boors, and a large bay window on the second fl lor will aff ird a splendid view of the track. He is also erecting coach bouses for his coach horses, a number of smaller buildings, and 1 ving out new roads and lawns. John Kelly, of Directum Kelly fame, is busy morning and night preparing Directum Kelly, Gayton and a large num- ber of untried but promising youngsters for the opening campiign of 1899. Mr. Butler has recently bought of John Brown, East View, N. Y., tbe bay pacing mare Genevieve, 2:13}, by Startle, Jam by Bacon's Ethan Allen. iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiL-iiiiiiiiiiii^ = Your stable is not complete without Quinn's i I Ointment. An infallible cure for all ordi- ] = nary horse afflictions. Follow the example | f set by the leading horsemen of the world and ( I your stable shelf will always hold a bottle of \ Quinn's Ointment; . A. L. Thomas, Sapt. Canton Farm, Joliet, II!., reranrlcs, ■ "I enclose you amonat for six bottles of Quinn's Ointment. : After one year's trial mast confess it does all yon claim for : it." For Garbs, Splints, Spavins, Windpuffs or Bunches, J Pnce |i.50- I "^old by all Druggists or sent by 1 m;iil. I W. B. EDDY & CO.. Whitehall, N. Y. vMarTtniftimniciiiHiinitrnnniimilillllilliiiillllllllli^ May 13, 1899] ®J^« ^vee^ev cmii ^ixxtftnccn. 315 Saddle Notes Racing at Ihe Oakland track ffUl end next Saturday. CuBLT BaowN will do the Blartijg at the HamLlton, Canada, meeting. M. J. BuRse will act as associate iadge at the Montreal meeting, July 8th to 24;b. Mollis Newman won the Debutante Stakes at Louisville May 6th. It was worth $1300, H. Eugene Leigh was married lap='. the Masons-Laffitte and Chantilly meetings and over $100,000 at the provincial mfetinfis. Tbe liberality which characterizas the French turf in this particular surpasses that of racing events any- where else in Earope. Ee A. Tipton has secured for the Fasig- Tipton Company lo be sold June 19lh at Midiaon Square Garden, New York, the entire yearling product of the breeding egtsbliahmeots of Mrs Byron McClelland and Colinel W. 8 Barnes Colonel Barnes' youngsters are by Jim Gore. Prince of Monaco and other gond sires. The McClelland string are by Bermuda, Prince Lief, Hanover and Spendthrift. Ralph H. Tozsr, the well known turf writer who for several year3 was editor of tha toDroashbred dapirtraeot of this journal, left last Tuesday eveoing for Chicago, where he will probably spend the summer. Mr. Toz^r's ability as a turf writer is recogaized all over tbe country, and as a student of pedigrees ho has few superiors He will return to California by the time the winter racing begins in No- vember. What Col. Milton Young considers the best foal dropped at McGrathiana Siud this year came Friday. It is a brown colt by Halma, out of Cornelia by Favor. Cornelia is a young mare whose blood lines run to and ihroogh the Levity family, from wbich Order sired Ornament, Top Gallant got Algol. Prince Charlie sired Salvator, and through Billet came Voliurno, and, in fact, nearly all of Eogland's cracks are traced back to old Lovity. Tbi^ first foal ia of such rare individuality that Mr, Young baq dfcided to breed Cornelia to Medler. Last year Col. Young bred twelve mares to Qalma, and this year be will send ten to him. The Petaiuma Courier of May 10;h says : ''W. F. Curtiss and ZiKe Abrahams, representing the principal bookmakers of the Coast, are in town arranging for a week's running races in this city, commencing on Jane 5th. There will be four or more races per day. Tbe railroad company Las made some concesdons and special trains will be run from San Fraocisco each day at low rates. The Wicbersham Banking company haa given tbe use of the track free of charge and a subscription list has been started in order lo secure the fuod necessary for assuring tbe meet in ibis city. Many citizens have promised to donate to help the meet along It is thought that from 400 to 500 San Francisco people will be in attendance. It is the intention of the management to charge no admission to the grounds. Tbe meet in this city will be followed by similar race meetings in Santa Rosa and Stocktoa if the local meet is a success. About two hundred runners are expected and ibis will necessitate the presence of trainers, stablemen and exercise boys. They will be here for a week preceding the races. Fred A. Wickersham is in charge of tbe subscription list. Goodwin BaorHEBS, publishers, of the Official Turf Guide have just published a volume called "Goodwin's Official Stake Entries, Races to Come," containing a complete tabu- lation of entries to slakes which have closed for this year, 1900, and 1901, These include the events of the Brooklyn, Coney Island and Washington J'ockey Ciob3, and the West- chester, Brighton Beach and Saratoga Racing Asioclatioos . Dates of declarations, of closing of future events, and racing dates are also included, and a very complete and accurate index gives tbe breeding of every nominee to a stake event. Bound, as it is, in half calf, it makes &.D attractive as well as a peculiarly useful handbook for every horse owner or gen- tleman interested in tbe great racing season wbich begins on Saturday at Morris Park. Chael£S Boots, tbe well known owaer, favors legs racing but would not have all of it in the winter. "1 am opposed to this long sieae," said he, 'bat I don't think the season should begin on November 15 and close on April 15. What I advocate is making two seasons. Let us have some racing in the summer and some in the winter. And I would sug- gest that they race only four times a week. This racing every day in the week for six and a half months puis the turf on the level with faro or any other gambling game. Racing is a sport, and [ would like to see more people in dutging in it purely fir the pleasure it give?. I am afraid too many are fascinated by the riog and fiad little pleasure in seeing finely-bred horses contest. This splitting the set.- son up and the week as well, I think, would have a tendency to make racing what it really wis intended for, a sport of kings and not a sport of gamblers." Pbesident Andbous, of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club, said to a preas representative tbe other day : " We are hav- ing too much racing. There is no u^e trying to get around it. Six months and a half of racing are more than they have in New York, where there are 10,000,000 people to draw from. Since I have bsen president of the Jockey Club I have spoken f)r a shorter season I have said lo the directors repeatedly, 'You make the season too long- Cut it down and yon will have better racing.' Now, since the mat- ter is being agitated I hops the season will be shorteoed. I agree with Barnev Schreiber. Open on November 15tb and close on April 15th is about right. This will give the Eist- ern owners ample time to ship out and bs readv for tbe open- ing and ship back and ba prep^rdd for the Eastern season. I have not canvassed our Jockey Club, but I think the directors agree wiih me. They waul to see less racing. *LlTTLE Beiff pn". a strong 6nish on Whaleback and is more popular with the racing public th'sn Tod Sloan ever was. The little fellow hag b3ea fiied $75 in tbe past two davs for breaking through the barrier. These fines should be remitted." Tbe foregoing appeared in one of the morn- ing papers Ibis week and it is just such talk that mikes bad jockeys out of good ones, Little R?iff"i3 a wonderful young- ster and for his years is probably the best j ■)ckey now riding in this country. Tbe public, however, is doing its be?t to spoil him, and if the turf ciluaaos of tbe daily papers con- tinue to contain such stuff" as the above, tbe boy will need pickling in brine very soon. No jockev should be above obeying tbe rules and fines for breaking through the barrier should not be remitted. Little Reiff has the making of a high class jockey if gosbing reporters do not lead him into a severe attack of tbe big head. I have been much struck (savs a London writer) with the a singular fact that has been pointed out lo me, viz, the little benefit that hurdle racing and steeplechasiog confer on the Turf from the breeders' point of view. If racing is tolerated only because it encourages tbe breed of first-cliES horses most assuredly that test will not apply to steeplechasiog. Win- ners of steeplecha^'ea have conferred no lasting good to tbe breed of horses. One would ihink that the most desirable of all horses to breed from would be one that has won a Grand National with a heavy wpight on his back; but I cannot trace any good from them. Unfortunatel? the best Bteeplechesers we have known have either been geldings or have died pre- matnrelv. Cloister and Manifesto would have made model sires had they not been added lo the list. The Lamb and Salamander were, I believe, both entire, bu'. they did not live to be pot to the stud. Adb-sl-Kader, who was a double winner of the race, was a gelding. The most famous mare that ever won a etepphchase was Emblem, whose sister Emblematic, also won the Grand National. The experi- ment of breeding from them was a failorp. I forgot whether The Colonel, who twice woo tbe Gr'ind National. Liberator, Seaman, Woodcock, Volup'nary, Old Joe. Gamec-'ck, PlaT- fair, IIpx, Comeaway, Father O'Flvnn, Cloister. Why No*, Wild Man from Borneo. The Soarer, Maoife'iio and Drog- beda are all geldings. The death of Father O'Flyno is now announced. He is no Iosp, and vet he hqn woo tbe Grand National? lo those days a** much as $45,000 could be won on the race. Indeed there i? more beiiinf on it than on most of tbe flit raca handicap-; but there is no lof^ger the temptation to try and gat hold of a good steeplechaser as there used to be. Alf Stasfobd, the steeplechase rider, and A, Nickelle, the trainer, have been ruled off the lorf for life by the stew- ards of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club. Tbe jockey and trainer refused to answer certain questions at a meeting of the stewards Monday nigbt, and that is the immediate cauee for their puoisbmant. There is a story behind the action of tbe stewards which dates back some time. Two years ago Stanford was suspended because Silverado ran off" the steeple- chase course at Ingleside. Recently be made an affidavit to the effect that Le pulled Reddingion at the requesljof Edward Cor'igao. Stanford also swore that Mr. Corrigin offered him a horse if he would testify against A. Nickells and H. Cooper. Stanford was summoned to appsir befcre the stew- ards, but while he was present at the meeting he refused to answer the questions. A Nickells recently sued Corrigan for $5000 for slaoder. He alleges that be lost his position as trainer for Prince Poniatowaki because, as he claims, Cor- aigan told the Prince that "Nickells was the crookedest man at the track." Nickells also made other statements in an interview wbich he refused to talk of at the meeting of the stewards. Because they declined to speak Stanford and NickeUs have been pauisbed by be"ng ruled ofi the tarf for life. AccoBDisa to Goodwin's Official Turf Guide last season two hundred and eighty-two horses raced under names differ- ent from the names by which they were registered with the Jockey Club. In some cases it is true tbe diff"erences were simply in the spalling of (ihe name, but in many instances the racing names were totally diff"c!rent from the registered one?, yet in both cases there was nevertheless a change of name. Under the Jockey Club rule a name cannot be changed without special permission of the stewards and the payment of $100, and the American Racing Rulea of the Turf Congress require that a horse shall be named before starting, and after it has run under such name in a public race that name shall not be changed, and if a name is changed the old name as well as tbe new must be given until the horse has run once under the new name over the course of a recognized association. Both rules are positive and seem to be sufficiently explicit to prevent any excuse for tbeir violation, yet over two buadred horses, running in contravention of the rules, would indicate that secretaries are either ignorant of tbe necessities of the case or are very lax in their adherence to racing law. In making entries owners, not being as a role experts in spelling, are liable to make mistakes in their entries, but secretaries are supposed to, and should be required to be prepared to cor- rect such errors in conformity with the registration. Mis- spelling very often makes on paper a different name from wh^t is intended, and, technicallv, is a false description of the horse, as much as is a wrong sire or dam in the pedigree. Anagram and Anagran, although there is a difference in only one letter, are two separate and distinct names suffi- ciently marke I to be given two horses under the rule against repetition of names. There is no excuse at all plausible for an owner to offer and the secretary accept an entry under a totally different name from the one originally given the horse iu bis registration. To be registered as Biaza Belle and allowed to race as Ahbie S. without complying slrictly with rules providing for a change is inexcusable, and while there should be none there are a number of similar instances. There is no branch of the turf which causes so mnch confu- sion as the careless regard for nomenclature, and none should be held more alrieilv to the rales. — Turf. Field and Farm, Horse Owners Siiould. Use GOaCBATJLT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OR FIRING Impossibli to ptndiice any scar or blemish. 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The first race at ten birds, 75 cents entrance, three moneys, shows the following resnllE: Palmer 9, Sears 9, Fred Fendner 8, Fischer 7, Webb 7, Klevesahl 7, Bekeart 6, Friedlander 6, Kerrison 4, Fiedler 3. Schul'zS. The scores in the second event, ten targets, $1 entrance, three moneys, were as follows : Webb 9, Bekeart 9, Palmer 8, Sears 8, Andrus 8, Fischer 7, Klevesahl 7, F. Feudner 7, Friedlander 6, Kerrison 5, Fiedler 5. In a twenty-bird race, $1 entrance, three moneys, the re- sults were as followe: Bekeart 18. Sears 16, Fred Feudner 18, Klevesahl 17, Webb 18, Justins 14, McLean 10, Wallace 10, Fisher 16. Andrus 18, Kerrison 16, Palmer 14 A ten-bird expert event, 50 cents entrance, three moneys followed, tbe totals of scores were: Klevesahl 10, Justins 5, Fisher 6, Palmer^S, Wallace 7, Sears 9. Fred Feudner 9. The Bine Rock Gun Club held its regular monthly shoot last Sunday morning at High street, Alameda, In a twenty- five bird race scores were : Ricklefson 22, Cavanangb 18, Scott 18, Williams 14, Reinecker 12, Foster 10, Philips 10, Wobber 14, Urich 7, Johnson 7, Cornwall 6. Maillot 13. In a ten-bird event the scores were as follows : Klcklefson 9, Foster 9, Scott 7, Williams 6, Reinecker 6, Johnson 4, Phillips 6, Cavanaugh 8. Mat is, 1899] m^i^ ^^eeZfj^ att& ^ptMt&tnm^ sr Paciflo Bull Terrier Club. May 13— Sixth Saturday Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Lake. 2:30 p.m. May 14— SistI? Sunday Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Late, 10 a. m. The Fly-Oaeters. This afternooD acd tc-morrow fly casling at Stow Lake will (ske place dnrlng the sixlb contests of this season. List Saturday H. C. Golcher was high man io long distance cast- ing but the following diy Champion Mansfield let out a coil or two of lice and scored a beaatiful cast of 127 feet, Golcher was second with 120 feet. Brotherton and Young tied in t he accuracy event with Muller third. Macsfield was first in delicacy castiog, *'Bartlett" second. The scorea for both days were as follows: Satuepay Contest No. 5— Stow Lake, May 6. 1899. Wind, west— gnsty. Weather, fine. Jadges: H. Skinner and W. D. Mansfield. Referee, E. A. Mocker. Clerk, H. Smyth. Brotherton. T W_... 80 Dassonville, F Everett. E „. 97 Golcher, H C 116 Lovett. A .E 97 Mansfield. W. D 110 Mocker, E A_ 87 Mnlier, H. F „.. 91 Seed. F- H „ 93 fmyth. H 95 Young, C. G 90 "FuUer'- „ 96 91 4-12 77 84 89 4-12 67 6-li 78 5-12 76 75 75 6-12 92 8-12 91 4-12 69 2-12 81 3-li 85 il-12 81 4-12 68 4-12 69 ll-li 93 91 60 10-12 7i 11-12 80 4-12 67 S-I2 65 10-12 66 9-12 94 91 4-12 63 i-li 77 4-12 91 81 57 6-12 70 9-12 90 8-12 90 SO «5 86 4-12 88 4-12 66 8-12 77 3-12 So 8-12 80 S-12 60 10-12 65 7-12 SO 5-5 61 3-5 63 1-5 71 l-o fi9 *3 l-o ■8 15 37 StnfDAT Contest No. 5— stow Lake, May 6, 1899. Wind, west- gusty. Weather, foggy, cload^ Judges: J. Turner and W. D. Mansfield. Referee, U. F. Muller. Clerk, H. Smyth. Brotherton. T. W.. Dassonville F Everett, E ... , Golcber. H. G,....„, Grant. C. F Haipht, F. M Huyck, C Klein. C. W "Bart'ell" Mansfield. W. D-. Mocker. E. A «. Muller, B. F_ Reed. F. H_ i-myth, H Tamer. Jas Young, C.G 83 93 8-12 80 8-12 76 104 76 4-12 8-12 TS 120 K7 S-12 81 93 91 4-12 66 4-12 78 87 1-2 4-12 4-12 84 4-12 82 81 4-12 80 4-12 97 81 4-12 St 127 !■» 8-12 87 8-12 81 83 81 4 12 1 94 92 8-12 71 812 95 92 4-12 91 4-12 91 •»/. 4 12 88 £6 91 8-12. 88 4-12 SO id 8-12 92 75 10-12 80 66 8-12 67 6-12 2-12 82 612 85 71 8-12 80 60 73 4-12 74 11-12 1 _. il-12 Sf. 6i 6-12 75 11-12 1 64 9-12 8.1 9 12 86 J-12 76 a-12 Vn 10-12 75 n-12 811 812 81 8 1/ 82 3-12 7i 613-5 '^'NOTE; Event 1— Distance Casiing.leet EveQi-2— Accurcay, percentage. Event 3— Delicacy, (aj accuracy perceutage; (b)delicacy percent^ee: (c) net percenta.ee. Event i — Bau-fa.'^iiug. pereentaee. Oomins Bvents. BENCH ijHOWS. 11th an- Sept. 4-5-6-7— Toronto Industrial Exhibition Association, nusf ?how. W. P Fraser. secy. T.irmto. Oct. 2-6— Texaa Kennel Club's '2d annual show. Sydney Smith sec'y. Nov, 22-2-3-24- Ame lean Pet Doa Club. 3d annual show, 8. C. Hodge, Sup't, New York. COURSING. May 13-14— Union Cotirslng Park. Regular meetings every Sat- urday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening, 909 Market sueet. The Beet Vog. Yes, I went to see the bowwows, aud I looked at every one, Prouil doge of every breed and strain that's underneath the sun; Bat not one could compart; with— you may hear it with surprise— A Utile yellow dog I know that never took a prize. Not that they would have skipped him when they gave the ribbons out, Had there been a class to fit him— though bis lineage is in doubt. No jndge of dogs could ere resist the honest, faithful eyes 01 that plain, little yehow dog that never took a prize. Suppose he wasn't trained to "hunt, and uever killed a rat. And isn't much on tricks or looks or birth- well, what of that ? Thatmightbesaid^oflotsof folks whom men call great and wise, As well as of that yellow dog that never took a prize. It isn't what a dog can do, or who a dog may be, Thathitsaman. It's simply this -does he believe in ME? And by that test I know there's not the compeer 'neath the sktes Of that plain little yellow dog.that never took a prize. Oh, he's the finest Utile pnp that ever wagged his tall And followed man with eqial JDy to Congress or to Jill. I'mgoing to start a special show-' twill beat the world for size— For falihiUl little yeUow dogs, and eaoh shall have a prize. A popular and intelligent dog, the bnll terrier, will now have an official statas in Ci ast dcggie circles. We have noticed an increasing interest in the breed lately, this fancy was strongly shown in the excellent exhibit at the bench show last week. Oa Wednesday eveoir g an enthusiastic meeting cf prrmicent Ices' faccifis and breeders was held in the cffice of the Ereedeb and Spohtsman and the Pacific Ball Terrier CInb was organized. Phil J. Fay and R H. Eonnlree were onanimoosly elected president and secretary - treasarer re?pecVively. Messrs. Fay, While, Roantree and Braun were sppcintcd a committee on cODStilolion, by-laws, etc., and will Eobmit a report on WedneEday evening, May 24ih. This organizition gives promise of b. coming a strong and popaiar specialty clab and will undoubtedly be an icflu- CDtial factor in the beet interests of Joast kennel affairs. The list of charter members embraces over sisty names, this is ac encouraging commencement. The Beeedeb and Spobtsman was unanimoosly nominated as the official joarnal cf the club. Bench Sho^w Notes. The third annual bench show of the San Francisco Ken- nel Clab closed last Saturday evening eaccessfal as a dog show and financially. The Iarg€8t attendance ever seen at a bench show in San Francisco was present on Ihe closing night. Lack of space this week forbids a more extended notice of show detailp, fl. W. Lacy, Ihe i'Jdge, gave general satis- faction in his decisions acd made a host of friends. Mastiff< — 4. mediocre cla^s, but two good specimens ebowing, California Cabe, 6r9t io open, has a fiop bead acd good bodr, Tim, second in open, shows a good head bat is short in legs and low set in bcdy. Great Danes — Beau Brammel, winner in puppies, is a promising brindle, has a fine front, good head and expression and was shown in excellent condition. In bitch puppies Qaeen first and Lidy Blake second are both fairly good spec- imens. Novice dogs gave Brammel a walk over. Novice bitches showed better typ=s than the dogs. Io limit doss first was properly withheld, Marc3 taking second. In limi'- bitches Q leen R won over Princess Digmar with bat a sligb j margin. Ivao 11, a weU-conditioned symmetrical young dog, barely had first over Blinker Morphy. In open bitches Champion Jaaoita a blae bitch won over her only competitor the brindle Orchard Trilby by but a few points. As a ciaes the showing of Danes was inferior to past years. St Bernards— This b'eed showed a record entry and broaght cot a number of high-claes dogs that surprised even the knowing ones Ch Le Priocs, Jr., showing in magoifii* cent condition, easily waded through th? smooth coais and also captured all the laareU when broaght against the roughs. The pappv class in roog'i cjats was small bat good Duke of of Milo a promising youngster taking first. Id bitches Nora showed excellent head and body, strong bone and beautiful conformation, she is out of the first Utter to Ch Le Prince by MoUie Marshall Princess Alta another good one, won sec- ond; Zitta third and Zjleka reserve are both io line for falare winnings. Seventeen candidates in novice dogs made the competition strong aud close, Grand Master II, largei strong bcned, perfectly proportioned, with excellent coat' fair markings, good head and much expression took first, Omar Khayyam, from Los Angeles, won second, acd wa^ only a very narrow margin behicd wiener of first, Bryan third, is a litter brother to Grand Master IE. The rest of the class were all over the average in merit. Novice bitches presented a class of eleven, Melfaa, a hand- some well proportioned bitch taking first. Mora second. Lady Delight, old but giod, winning third. California Eboracum, winner of first io limit class, has a good head, front and coat bat was shown jast a little thin. Canadian Pilgrim large and strong baned second and Pdsha third are both fair types. Limit bitches was easily taken by Princess Rachel. Melba second and Kim^na W. third, who^e ooly shortcoming was her being in slightly belter cocnpiay. G.-aod Master II* first, Omar Khayyam second and Shasta, large boied well proportioned, slightly ofl in head and hind legp, third, were the winners in open dcgs distancing fourteen entries in the clase. In smooth coals Rhyn^agrand yoang dog, with elegant bead and strocg expression, good proportions, bone, legs and feet won first in poppy, second in novice and third in limit and open. Gringo a litter brother, not so good io body won second in poppy and third in novice. General B. first in novice is gcod in body, bat is cfi io head and expression. As a class the smooth coats made an excellent showiog. Greyhounds — The entries were few and not up to the standards expected. Imp Ski and Imp . Swedish were shown in poor condition. Snow a cherry nosed bitch, was inferior to Systematic. Rock Island Boy acd Victor King were bolh ic fine condition and were head and shoulders over the winners. American Foxhounds — A class up to the average of prev- ious shows, Dram, a strong, rangy, well proportioned dog wincing first in dogs and the old favorite Qaeen N. winning first for bitches. Pointers — A high class lot of entries in this class made a close competition throughout. Bealah G., first in open bitches and winners and best pointer in the show, proved her value by the perf Tmances of Ashbary, her son who took first in the limit and open, reserve in winners and second in field trials clasf). Sam's Bow, best heavy weight dog, won second io novice and first in open. Farand first in novice, is a new comer, he is a grand dog somewhat coarse in bead bat hav- ing a magnificent bcdy, well ribbed np and strong in loins, be was not shown in first class condiiion. ^pnaior P. al- though a great field worker, does not enors laying between Elcho Kennels acd Glecmore Kennels. The latter ectries were lacking in condition or they would have shown op much better in wins. Irish Water Spaniels — Were few but good. Cocker Spanieh — Ch. Havoc a cobby little black with gond head and coat was first in dogs, Princess Flavia easily going ahead of her rivals in bitch classes. Oikland Fascin* ation acd Baby Ora were alone io competition. Railette, a red bitch, ic excellent show form was the best one in her class. The exhibit of cockers, with a few exceptions, had a endency to soggest a display of toy spaniels instead of in- telligent field dogs. Collies — Champion Old Hall Admiral and Chamnion Heather Mint, both in superb form, again showed their superiority, competing only in specials, they lock everything they weot after. Firsts in every class but limit, open and winners bitches were taken by Admiral's sons. Verona Broker, winner of first, is good ic body and marking, but sligbily cfi in head. Verona Admiral's Mint, a litter sister, won firsts in her c'asses. Highland Dode secucd in puppies, sired also by Admiral, should have had first. Dalmatians, poodles and bulldogs were few and poor in quality. Ball Terriers — The best showing in years was made in this class. Kadyard, the only one in puppies, is good in head, body, oone, somewhat iDdifi«>rent in front but has a good tail. Qaeen is a nicely turned poppy bitch, jost a little bit poor io head- Banjo, winner of firsts in novice, limit, open and winners' class, is the best one yet shown on the Coast, outclassing all benched; he is teeming with qualitv, good, long, well shaped head, stiaight in front, good io budv, legs and reel; stylisb, shown in fine condition, bis eves are j jst a trifle large, he can £ive the best Eastern competition a rattling race. Royal Venom is an intelligent looking large I dog, nice head, bat bad eyes, good io legs and bDue, might I have been shown in better cordition. Captain C tolrd in novice, has an excellent head, good front, nice coat and leg^, slightly long in body, bat will improve materially. Daisy Harper is a good compact bitch somewhat light in muzzle and (00 moub stop. Teddy Roosevelt, first in limit, has a a good head full of expression, excellent front, bodv, legs, feet and bone, carries bis tail well. Tabasco, second, nice head, a little light on leg, hot with good frool, feet, legs acd boce, shown in good condition. Woodcoie Q'leen, a fair headed one, cice body, good bone, shown in excellent condi- tion. Ribbs, quite a nice one, but with bad toes. Rastus, fine head, trifle light in acder j iw, good body, boce, legs, feet and coat. Fox Terriers — The best showing ever made on the Coast. Aldon Artist, a recent arrival from Canada, winner of firsts is a tall dog, a bit long cast, has a well shaped head, good front, nice bone, legs and feet, long open coat, was shown a little too thin. Scorcher second, also taller and long cast, somewhat coarse, but otherwise excellent should have given way to Golden Dandy who has a long well shaped head, good ears, gocd front, body and nice coat. Santa Rosa is a beaatiful bitch pup, has a well shaped head, very good all over, won out in winners' class Victoria Judy is quite a fair one, rather poor in head. Veracitat is good bai ande- velopsd. Carver Doon. second io novice, i*? an excellent one, a little too soft in coat. Flirtation, first in novice bitches, somewhat light all throngb. small, nice shaped head, good ears, expression, fair head. Goldfn Prppy, second, was OQt of condition, but is a very fine hitch. Warren Sage, Second in limit dogs, has a fair bead, ears, grand front and excellent all round, a dog that wears well. Defender, third, a fairly gocd drg. nice coal, legs and feet. Golden L irk and Koko, anmentioned. were worthy of more attention. Golden Sunshine, first in limit bitches, is quite a good biich and was shown in grand condition. Aldon Swagger, first in open dogs, is another Urge one, hut good, after the siyle of Artist, who was second to him. Golden Flash II, third, a difierent type of terrier, was shorter in back at.d not so tall as the winners. Flash is qoite a good one and still retains his old time form. Aldon Radiance, winner in open bitches, is a sweet one, excellent in nearly every point. Dauctle.'^s Secsa- tion was too fat for bench form. Ch Golden Jewel was ab- sent, having lost a portion of an ear in a fight. Boston Terriers — Consul, an elegant dog. was absent. Oak- side Bessie is a fair brindle bitch with good exprrssion acd nice head. Oakside Tremont, a brindle and white dog has a good body, legs aud feet bat is loo much undershot. Irish Teriiers — Barney Fagan was the best specimen shown Italian Grey hoaods— Four entries, were the best ever shown on the CoasI; this kennel is the only exhibit of foar shown in the United States for several years. [Awards concluded.] COCKER SPANIELS— Black (not over 2S pouods)— Dog Poppies — 1 Oikland Cocker Kennels' Oakland Fapcina- tion, 2 W F Roeder's Dake Picpanie, h c J W Meredith's Brigadier Bitch Poppies— 1 Oakland Cocker KenneU' Maid of Oak- land, 2 Plumeria Cocker Kennels' Plnmeria Princess, 3 T W Loitridge's Jersey Countess, res May Hyman's Miss Frisco, Novice Dogp — 1 R«'dwood Cccker Kennels' Redwood Forest, 3 Mrs K A Dafl's Oakland Knight. Novice Bitches— 1 T Brown's Ojkland Tippo, 2, 3, W C Ralston's Redwood Betsy, Woodland Lottie. Limit Dogs — 1 Redwood Cocker Kenaele' DuflTerin Pas- time,;2 Mrs Webster Jones' Pedro, 3 Mrs P W Pray's Pronto Paalime, h c J W Meredith's Brigadier. SIS ©iy« ^veeiiev mtii ^axiatxtcm* [May 13, 1899 Limit Bitches— 1 Redwood Cocker Keanels' Peg Woffiog- toD, 2 W C Kalston's Woodland Lottie. Open Doga— 1 Redwood Cccber Kennels' Champion Havoc, 2 Plomeria Cocker Kennels' Ch. Viscoant, h c J W Meredith's Brigadier. . „ „ j Open Bitches— 1 W 0 Ealston's Princess Flavia, 2 Red- wood Cocker Kennels' Ch Polly Pastime, 3 W C Ealstons' Woidland Lottie, c T A Sweeney's Florita. Bitch Puppies (other than b ack, not over 28 pounds)— 1 Flumeria Cocker KenneU' Baby Ora. Novice Bitches — 1 Jiedwood CocKer Kennels' Redwood Virgy, 2 Plumeiia Cocker Kennels' Baby Ora. Limit Dogs— 1 Oakland Cocker Kennels' Oakland Gold Dutt. Open Dogs — 1 Redwood Cocker Kennels' Colorado. Open Bitches— 1 Miss E G Crengb's Railette, 2 Redwood Cocker Kennels' Tootale W, 3 Ojksida Kennels' Oakside Trilby. Winners' Class — Dogs — 1 Ch Havoc, res Dnffenn Pastime. . Winners' Class -Bitches— 1 W C Eilston's Princess Flavip, res Eailletie. COLLIES— Drg Puppies- 1 J L Eppinger'e Verona Broker, 2 J A Moreland's Highland Duke, 3 Verona Kec- nels' Verona Pale Face, res J McCormicb's Winters' Orms- kirk, V h c Verona Kennels' Verona Mini's Admiral. Biich Popi ies — 1 Verona Kennels' Verona Admiral's Mint, 2 J McCormick's B Gold Floss. Novice Dogs— 1 J L, Eppineet's Verona Broker, 2 S A Sharps Ormskirk Harry, 3 Verona Kennels' Verona Pale Face, res Verona Kennels' Verona Mint's Admiral, v h c W R Fischer's Don Jose, M V Samnel's Alto Clifton Jr, h c E Kavanagh's Jack. Novice Bitches— 1 Verona Kennels' Verona Admiral's Mint, 2 Mrs F Balizer's Lady Ormonde, 3 W R P Winhle's Eoiie, V h c Miss J EConnell's Lassie Jean. Limit D gs— 1 J L Eppiogar's Verona Broker, 2 Verona K ennels' Verona Approbation, 3 S A Sharp's Ormskirk Harry, h c .M V Simu'il's Alto Clifton Jr. Limit Bitches— i Verona Kennels' Heather Molly, 3W E P Wirtnle's Roxie. Open Digs- 1 J L Eppinger's Verona Broker, 2 Verona Kennels' Verona Braw Scott, 3 8 A Sharp's Ormskirk Harry. Open Biiches — 1 Verona Kennels' Verona Bonnie Brae, 3 W R P Winhle's Eoiie. Winners' Class— Dogs— 1 Verona Broker, les Verona Braw Scott. Winners' Clase- Bitches— 1 Heather Molly, res Verona Boojie Brae DALMATIANS— Open Dogs and Bitchej— 1 2 Dr W F McNuti's ^jix. Hector. POODLES— Limit Dogs and Bitches— 1 F Miner's Duchess. Oppn Dogs and Bitches — 2 0 A Bernard's Rigolo B. BULL DOGS— Novice and Open Dogs and Bitches — 2 H Cusbing's Mike. BULL TEBKIERS— Dog Puppies— 1 Mrs J Tail's Rud- yard. Bitch Puppies— 1 J Krabhenhoft's Queen. Novics Orgs- 1 T K James' Bai jj, 2 P J Fay's Royal Venom, SWF Wattson's Captain C. res W F Friedhofer'a Bomeo, b c G A Berger's Scout, c V Simon's Rowdy. Novice Bitches — 1 A Hyde's Magic Harper, 2 J W Thra%her's Pearl, 3 Mrs C L Hendry's Mazie H. Limit Dogs ^35 pounds or under) — 1 T K Jaine's Bacj ^, Limit Bitches (30 pounds or under) — 1 H J Bross' Daisy Harper Limit Dogs (over 35 pounds)- 1 E AtlriJge's Teddy Roosevelt, 2 R H Rounlree'a Tabasco, c A Hirsch's Venom H. Limit Bitches (over 30 pounds) — 1 J T Connolly's Wood- cote Qaeen, 2 A Dellow's Elbba, 3 S W Thrasher's Pearl, rte Mrs C L Hendry's .Mazie H, v h c S Wheslaod's Lily, Open Doga (35 pounds or under) — 2 F J Donnelly's Pincher- Open Dogs (over 35 pounds)—! J Tail's Raslns, 2 P J Fay's Royal Veoom. 3 R H Rouatree's Tabasco, res J Glpason's Vict jr, c E Atlridge's St Blaise. Open Bitches (over 30 pounds) — 1 J W Thrasher's Pearl, 2 Mrs C D Hendry's Mazie H. Winners' Class — Dogs — I Barjo, res Teddy Roosevelt. Winners' Class — Bitches — 1 Woodcote Queen, res Daisy Harper FOX TERRIERS (wire haired)— Dog and Bitch Puppies — 1 E. A. Pope's Dewey. Fox Terriers (smooth coated) — Dog Puppiet^l Rev J W Flinton's Aldon Artist, 2 D Shannon's Scorcher, 3 J M Latchie's Golden Dandy, res Miss F Dennigan's Beau Brum- mel, c Mrs A Collier's Bunaki, c S E Mount's Sam's Mount. Bitch PuppieE — 1 D Shannon's Santa Rosa, 2 Rev J W Flinloii's Victoria Judy, 3 Wm Halley's Veracilat, res T C M Collins' Eichmond Jewel, h c T C M Collin's Richmond Ivory. Novice Dogs— 1 Rev J W Flinton's Aldon Artist, 2 W W Moore's Carver Doon. Novice Bitches — 1 California Jockey Club's Kennels' Flirtation, 2 W J P Slrachan's Golden Poppy, 3 C K Bar- ley's Mission Idol. Limit Dogs— 1 Rev J W Flinton's Aldon Artist, 2 J B Martin's Warren Sage, 3 Dr N S D'Evelyn's Defender, les W W Moore's Carver Diioo. Limit Bitches- 1 J B Martin's Golden Sunshine, 2 C K Harley's Mission Idol. Open Djgs- 1 2 Riv J W Flinton's Aldon Swagger, Aldon Artist, 3 J B Martin's Golden Flash II, res Dr N S D' Evelyn's Defender. Open Biiches— 1 Rev J W Flinton's Aldon Eidiance, 2 W H McFee's Dauotless Sensation. Winners' Class— Dogs— 1 Aldon Swagger, res Aldon Artist. Winners' Class- Biiches— 1 Santa Ross, res J B Martin's Golden RnoBhine. BOSTON TERRIERS— Limit Dogs and Biiches— 1 Oak- side Kennels' Oakside Tremont. Open Dogs— 1 Oakoide Kennels' Oakside Tremont. Open Biiches- 1 Mrs H H Carlton's 0 kside Bessie IRISH TERRIERS-Open Dogs and Bilches-l Howaid acd Msrtin'rt Raroev Fflgnn xORKSHIRE TERRIERS- Limit Dogs- 1 E Att.idge's Tiny. Limit Bitches— 1 E Atlridge's Bradford Minnie. Open Doge- 1 E Atlridge's Liille Joker. Open Biiches — 1 E Altridge's Gipsev. dinners' Class— Dogs — 1 Tiny, res Little Joker. Winners' Class— Biiches— 1 Gypsey, res Bradford Minnie. POMMERANIANS— Limit Dogs and Bitches— 1 GM Cufh og's Snowball. Open Dogi and Ritches— 1 G H Wallis' Ophelia. JAPANESE SPANIELS— Open Dogs and Biiches— 1 Mrs H W Reddan's Nipper, 2 Miss Viola Piercy's Jap, 3 Mre G W Berry's S-kiddies, res Miss F Halje's Jap H, v h c Miss M Haij.;'8 Lsdy Mine. DACaSH UNDE— Novice Dogs and Bilches-l Dr W Winterburg's Dachsie. Limit Dogs and Bitches— 1, 2, 3, res, G W Gr^ss' Prince, Wallien, Waldo. Guess. Open Dogs and Bitches — 1 J B Reinhardt's Fritz. Winners' Class — 1 Dachsie, res Frilz. PDG8— Novice and Limit Dogs and Bitchei— 1 Miss Vera GoLZ lies' Toddie L Open Doga and Biiches — 1 IC Ackerman's Boss, 2 Miss V Gorziles' Toddie L, 3 S E Moore's Nigger, c Mrs S Dosen- bery's Rosy. TOY TERRIERS (other than Yorkshire)- Open Dogs and Bitches- 1, 2, J C Farlev's Moxie, Midget II, 3 Mrs W A Burns' Muggins, res Mis" E Leonard's Midget L. ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS Dog and Bitch Pup- pies— 1 2 Mrs W A Deane's Baby, BInette. Limit Dogs and Bitches — 1 Mrs W A Deane's Queenie. Open Dogs and Bitches — 1 Mrs W A Deane's Pop MISCELLANEOUS CLASS— Open Dogs— 1 Mrs A F Chamoi's Chow Chew Sultan, 2 Edw Toober's Chow Chow Chow, 3 D E Petersen's Chow Chow Gyp P. Open Bitches— 1 T J EdgcDmb's Beagle Olena, 2 Mrs T B. Persse's Chihuahua Midgv. SPECIAI. AWAED3, MASTIFFS— W S Kittle Loving Cup for best, California Cube. 8 F K C medal for best dog puppy. Jumbo. S F K C medal for best bitch puppy, Lola Montez. Pacific Masiitf Club's competition trophy, Major. Pacific Mastiff Club's competition medal, Lola Montez. Pacific Misufl Club's trophy lor best California bred, M^jor. Pacific Mastiff Club's class medal, Wildwood Lad- GEEAT DANES— J E de Euyter Loving Cup for best, Qiieen E. 3 F K C silver medal for best dog puppy, Beau Brummel; for best bitch puppy. Queen. ST BERNARDS-A B Sprecsels' "President's Trophy" for best drg Ch Le Prices, Jr. S F K C gold medal for best bitch. Princess Rachel. S F K C medal for best dog puppy, Rbyn; for best bitch puppy, Biaoca. St Bernard Club's silver cup for best dcg. Ch Le Prince Jr ; for best bitch, Princess Rachel. The Bushnell challenge trophy for best California bred dog or bitch. Grand Master II. Gold Medah — fjr best rough coat dog in open class. Grand Master II; best bitch. Princess Rachel; best smooth coat, open clase, Ch Le Prince Jr; beat rough coat dog. limit class, California Eboracum; best bitch, Princess Richel; best smooth coat dog, limit class, Ebyn; beat bitch. Alia Judith. Silver Medals — for best rough coat in novice class, Graod Master II; best bitch, Lady Betty; best smooth cost, novice class, Rhyn; for best rcugb coat dog puppy, Duke of Milo; best bitch, Nora; best smooth coat dog puppy, Rbyn; best bitch, Nortra. NEWFOUNDLANDS- Baltimore Kennel Ass'n club medal for best. Prince. DEERHOUNnS— S F K C club medal for best. Lassie H. GREYHOUNDS— S F K C gold medal for best. Imported Ski. AMERICAN FOXBOU.S'DS -S F K C gold medal for best, Queen N. 8 F K C silver medal for best dog. Rush, best b.ich, Fanny N RU-SIaN WOLFHOUNDS— S F K C club medal for beat, Helen Hnnt. BLOODROUSDS— S F K C club medal for best, Rodger. POINTERS— W S Tevis' siker cup for best, Benlah G. 8 F K C club meda's, for best li; ht weight, Beulah G. for best heavy weight. Sam's Bow. S F K C gold medal for best of opposite sex to winner of Tevis trophy. Plain Sam's Ron.. 8 F K C silver medal f->r best dog puppv, Ben All. ENuLISa SE rTEES— Verooa Kennels' vses for best dog, Dohe of Furoess. Clabrouzb, Golcher & Cn's silver and cot glass trophy for best bitch, Flora W. S F K C silver roedi 1 for best dog poppy. Lei-ter. IRISH SETTERS-E T Allen Go's silver and cut glass trophy for best dog, Wallace Swiveller. S F K C gold medal for best bitch, Ch Lightning. S F K C silver medals for best dog puppy, Jack, best bitch poppy. Lady Josie II. GORDON SETTEES- S F K C club medal for best, Dick in. FIELD TEIALS CLASS— Pacific Coast Field Trials Club silver cop for best pointer or setter. Alec C. 8 F K C gold medal for best p'>inter or setter of opposite sex to win- ner of P C F T cnp, Nellie Wilson. lEISH WATER SPANIELS— S F K C medal for beet, Robert Emmett. FIELD SPANIELS- 8 F K C m=dal for beat. Rondo. COCKER 8P\NIELS (not over 28 pouod8)—Oil paint- ing donated by Fred S. B'ltler. E-q, for best dog. Ch Havoc. Shreve & Co's cut glass j vr for best bitch. Princess Flavia. S F K C silver medal for best dog pappy, Oakland Fascina- tion, for test bitcb puppv, Bibv Ora. Ojkside Kennels' trophy for best stud dog, Ch Viscount. H A Wegener trophy for best bitch, Peg Woffington. COLLIES— Palace Hotel cup for best dog, Ch OM Hall Admiral Silver pitcher donated bv H J Crocker, E q. for best bitch, Ch Heather Mint. 8 F K C silver medals, for best I'uppv dog, Verona Broker, best puppy bitch, Verona Admiral's Mint. DALMATIAN^— 8 F K C club medal for best, Ajix. POdDLES— 8 F K C club medal for best. Duchess. BULLDOGS— S. F K. 0. club medal for best, Mike BULL TERRIERS- Plumeria Cocker Kennels' Pitcher trophy for best dog, Barjo. 8 F K C gold medal for best bi:ch, Woodcote Queen. 8 F K C silver medals, for best do? piicpv. Rudrnrd, best bitch puppy Qaeen. FOX TERRIERS (smootu coated)— California Jockey Club silver cup for best dog Aldon Swagger. Pacific Coast Jockey Club silver cup for best bitch Santa Roaa. 8 F K C. silver medals for best dog puppy Aldon Artist, best bitch puppy, Santa Rosa. N H Hickman silver cup for best poppy Santa Roaa. Pacific Fox Terrier Club silver cups, for best dog puppv. Aldon Artist, for best bitch puppv Santa R'sa, best novice dog, Aldon Artist, bsat novice bitch Flir- tation, best dcg in limit or open class Aldon Swagger, best bitch io limit or open class. Golden Sunshine. Bv)STON TEREIEES— 8 F K C club medal for best, Oakside Trem^^nt. I RISK TERRIER8-S F K C club medal for best, Barney Fagan. 8KYE TERRIERS- Baltimore Kennel Ass'n club medal for beet, Nancy. YORKSHIRE TERBIERS— J G Barker silver trophy for best, Gypsey. JAPANESE SPANIEL9-S F K C club medal for best, Nipoon. DACHSHUNDE-S F K 0 gold medal for best dog Fritz, silver medal for best bitch Dachsie. PUGS— 8 F K 0 club medal for beet. Boss. TOY TERRIERS— 8 F K C club medal for best, Moxie. Best Kennel of Four or more — Elcho Kennels, Irish set- ters, S F K C gold medal. D'Evelyn trophy for best kennel by lady exhibitor,-Mrs Wm A Deane Best Kennels of Four or more — Cockers, Redwood Cocker Kennels. Fox terriers, Eev J W Flinion. Collie?, Vernona Kennels. St. Bernards, Geo A Mudgelt. Pointers, Mount- ain View Kennels. John E Lucas. Irish setters, Elcho Ken- nels. Great Danes, Posen Great Dane Kennels. Dachs- hund, C W Gross. Y'orkshire terriers, E Attridge. Handlers Prizes — First, Louis J Haaf, 106 dog.o, $25. Second, A Edwards, 46 dog». $10. Third, Jno Bradshaw and A Lacour, 30 dogs each, $5. OOINGS IN DOCJDOM. A promisine litter of large finely-marked St. Bernard pup- pies was recently whelped by Mr. Eudebeck's Vera. The novice class entered from the offiie at the bsoch show last week was overlooked by the j idge. Possibly such an incident would have been an unusual one in dog show annals, but the opportuoity lOr a distribution of green ribbons was a brilliant oi:e. In connection with the State Fair, a bench show will be held in New O.-Ieans for three days, commencing May 11. Mr. John Dewhurst, of England, will judge all but the ter- rier classes. Mr. G W Renlell, preaident of the New Orleans Fox Terrier Club, will judge terrier classes. The Breeder and Spoktsmajj negotiated one of the principal sales made at the bench show last week. The high class bull terrier Teddy Eoosevelt was sold to B. Erken- brecher, Esq , of [.os Angeles, for $1.50. Teddy was first in the open and reserve io winners' clase; he is a fine looking dog, good expression, first-class in head, just a trifle light io under jiw, good bone, legs and feet, strong body, nice in coal, good stern carriage. He is by Woodcote Venom, out of Eene. Of all the domestic animals the dog is undoubtedly the one which most naturally arouses our aff-ction. As a class, dogs are so devoted, so unselfishly affectionate and so intelligent that they quite naturally awaken our aflectione as well as our admiration. Dogs are hero-worshipers, and their hero is the .one who chances to be their master. Dogs seem called upon to guard the interests of their maaters and they feel a coa- stant responsibility which they cannot and will not seek to throw off. The instinct of faithfulness, transmitted through countless generations (ur thouaands of years, is still upon them, and they are ready to chee -fully sacrifice their Uvea in the interests of those thev love. There are foolish dog laws in nearly every city, town, or county in the United Slates, baaed on the presumption that dogs are not property, but such laws would not stand ioveati- gation and the interpretation of higher courts A dog- catcher who seizes dogs and puts them to death is acting without warrant of law, whatever the local ordioance. Prop- erty cannot be taken from a citizen without giving him an opportuoity to be heard io a court of law and before a j'lry. The highest courls of New York and other Stales have held that dogs, liiie horses, are animals of value, hence property, and that no humane society has any right to seize or destroy such. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has done much in New York and elsewhere by the iotrodoc- tion of a system of seizing stray dogs and destroying them by far less olj-'ctiunable methods than those formerly iu nse,but the law is law, nevertheless Kenael Registry. 7131T3. Chas. E. Barker's (San Jose) rough coat St. Bernard bitch Lady Roaemel (Ch. Melrose— Valkyrie) to Mrs. 0. G. Saxe's King Menelek (Eeglov- Empress Frances) April 29. 1899 Mrs. E M. Beck's rough coat Si. Bernard bitch Champion Montana Queen (Victor Hugo— Patti) to G. W. Whitmore's Lord Lomond (Big Ben Lomond — Lidy Bernard), May 5, 1899. Humboldt Kennels' rough coat St, Bernard bitch Alta Judith (St. Leonard — Lady Jess) to same owners' Alia Millo (Judith's Sir Bedivere— Santa Rosaj.jApril 28, 1899. WHELPS. Geo. W. Rudebeck'a roogh coat St, Bernard bitch Vera ( ) whelped Ap-il 29, i899 ten puppies- 6 doga, 4 bitches— 10 Mrs. C. G. Sixe's King Menelek (Reglov — Empress Frsnces) Twin Peak Kennels' Great Dane bitch Lady Londesbrough (Lord Loodesbrough — Flora) whelped May 9. 1S99 fourteen puppies — 10 drgj, 4 bitchss — to same owner's Defender (aector— Mabel s.) Alameda Kennels' rough coat 8t. Bernard bitch Mollie Marshall, whelped May 1, 1899, tour puppies — 2 dogs. 2 biiches — to Humboldt Kennels' Alta Millo (Judith's Sir Bedivere — Santa Rosa.) Irvington Kennels' smooth coat St. Bernard hitch Coun- tess (Rhyn — Bianca) wbelped May 1, 189S, four puppies — 2 dogs, 2 biiches- to Humboldt Kennels.'-Alta Millo (Judith's Sir Bedivere — -^anta Eosa) SALES. J. I. Sparrow sold a sable collie bitf^b puppy (Victor Aber- deen— Annabelle) to Dr. E. F. Shields, May 8 1899, ! J. I Sparrow sold a sable collie dog pupbv (Victor Aber- ' deen — Annabelle) to Mr. James. May 10, 1899 I J. I. Spariow sold a black collie dog puppy (Victor Aber- ! deen — Annabelle) to Frank Eoberts, Penn's Grove, May 11, I 1899. I E. Attiidge sold the while bull terrier Teddy Eoosevelt ; (Woodcote Venom — Rene) to Byron Erkeobrecher, (Los Angeles), May 6, 1899. 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These bacilli will live in the soil with- standing heat and cold an indefinite length of time. The germs from a diseased are ab- sorbed in the soil and multiply in tbe soil of the pasture and ihe healthy cattle under pro- per conditions that follow in their path are infected in that way by their predecesors. As to treatment, though any thing that tends to prevent animal trom being thrifty, tends to ward off black leg, yet no medicine has p'oven satisfactory. But, thanks to our scientific men, a preventive has been found, aside from the ordinary rules of good sanita- tion. Vaccination, which has proved such a boon to the human race, in small poXj has been successfully employed in the treatment of black leg. Experiments have proved that the disease can be stamped out by carefully burning every animal that has died from it in a given locality and by vaccination of aii calves of susceptible age. Some of the farmers in the Grangeville country have so much water that they Gave to stop IrrigittDg lest they eet their orchards and vineyards too wet. What a pity bat it is not 60 arranged that that surplus could be sold to parties who realW need the water. E. J. BOWEN, Seed Merchant Alfalfa, Clover, Brass, Vegetable and Flower Seeds; On on Sets. rULI. STOCK OF ArSTBAI-IAN AND ENGLISH PEKENNIAL KTE GEASS SiSEl). Large lUostrated Catalogue for 1899 Free to All STORES AT 815-817 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal 201-303 Front St., Portland, Or. 313 Occidental Avenne, Seattle, Waall. FOR SALE. Speedy, Styliab, Spirited, Sound; The Handsomest Team in California. Full Brother and Sister by Pleasanton. Address W. F. T. This OfiHce. REOPINED. In place of the 3:20 and 3:17 Class Pacing Purses which failed to fill, THE PACIFIC COAST Trotting Horse Breeders Ass'n. HiVE OPENED A 2:18 Class Pacing Purse $1000 TO CLOSE JUNE 1. 1899. game conditions as in Parses that closed May 1- 1899. Send entries to F. W. KELtET, Sec'y.. 22 1-3 Geary St., San Francisco. Royally Bred THOROUGHBRED STALLION FOR SALE. Five years old : bay, and bound to be a great sire. For particniaracdil or address thiRnlEce, BKKEDKR AND SPOKTSMAN, 33 1-3 Geary St,., S. P. FOR SALE For Track or Road to^^'^^^'^l mark 2:lrV A handsome bay in color. Stylish, toppy, fcind. gentle, easy driver. An ideal road horse in every respect. Can be put in s^hape for the circuit this year. Apply to Gi£0. W. EEKKT, Hnlda Stables, 1514 Fell St., Sao Francisco. FOR^ALE. A standard and registered pacing mare with a record ol 2:14 1-3 as a four-year-old in a winning race. Mare is now six years old, sound aa a new dollar, much faster than her record, and in good condiiion to begin to work lor the races ibis sum- mer. Was not rac ed last Tear Will be sold right. Address JOS. STEPHKNS, Etna, Siskiyou Co.. Cal, FOR SALE. A handsome span of fine well-bred trotting horses, for gentleman's road team; also, harness road buggy complete. None but principals need apply. Address "X." thia o£ace. Speeding Cart. MADE IN CALIFORNIA Eq'ial to any cart mide e Isewh ere. Strength and Light- ness combmei, Ball Bearings, Cnsbion Tires. Sold with a positive guarantee Write to Prices Reasonable. J A. BILZ, Pleasanton. Orcallon Jno. A. McK«>rron. ■2- 3-£0b Mason St., S. F. A writer iD the ycieoiific American sajs be has cleaned his premises of vermin by mak- ing wbilewash yellow with copperas and cov- ering the stones and rafters in Ibe cellar with it. In crevices in which a rat might go he put tbe copperas and scattered it in the cor- ners of the flaor. The result was a complele disappearance of rats and mice. Since that time not a rat or a mouse has been near the house. Everv spring the cellar is coated with yellow whitewash as a purifier and rat exter minaior. He savs that no typhoid, dysentery or fever attacks tbe f*milv. The new creamery tit E-condido is supply- ing 500 poands of butter per week. Not large but a bpfiinning'. 1 jACRE 0FCORN ! *'A BOOK ON SILAGE"' \ By Prof. F. W. WOLL, : of theUuivsr^itv of WiStonsin. ntntly bound ii.lc. a volume I of ]4 vy^^-i "0>^ <^''°« seDt out by iLe Silvee i1 ro. Co. - SiiLEM d is Qnqot:3tion.ibly the besVbookyetinlrodaeedon ■' 'it includes: II— Silos. IV— Feeding of Silage. V^-ComparisonofSilageand other Feeds, i VI— Tbe Silo id Modern Agriculture, I and many valuable tables and compounded rallons J for feeding slock. They nre gPlDRrar'^'y' I Toavoid diiintin^^ed inquirers the J Price is 10c. coin or stamps. *i^ SILVERMFC.CO. Salem, Ohio. . ^ „ cr^rx fiioOKKK &CO. San Franrisci Pacific Coast Agents Ilbe snhjei-I^ 1— Silage Crops. I in— Silage. EXECUTORS' SALE OF IG Sixteen Head Standard Bred Horses |6 Fast Tottters and Pacers, Broodmares, Fillies and Gentlemen's Roadsters. Sired By = McKINNEY, 2:11 1-4, ALTAMONT 3600, PILOT PRINCE, GRAND- ISSIMO, DICTATUS, SAN DIEGO, EYRAUD son of EROS, and Other Noted Sires. The Properly of H. W. Grabb's To-Kalon Stock Farm OAKTILLE, NAPA CO., CAt. Will ba sold at Aoction to the highest ca^h bidder, absolutely without reserve, by order of the EsecatorB of tbe E9tate of H. W. CRABB, deceased. At Napa Fair Gro jnds, Napa, Gal, Thursdiy. May 25, 1899, at 10:30 'a. m. The 7:30 A. M. boat from 3aQ Francisco connects wiib train for Napa, which stops at Fair GroundB; returning reacn Sao Francisco at 6.1o p m friend for Catalogaes to THE W. A. MACKINDEB CO.. Auctioneers, St. Helena. Calirornia. P6digr668 Tabulated AND CATALOGUES COMPILED OF STANDARD and THOROUGHBRED HORSES All of the data and facilities for doing this work correctly and artistically. Breeding of all California Horses on file in this office. PRICES. Sire and Dam straight crosses, $2. Dim only, $1. Extended and Tabulated, .$5 and upwards. Registration of Thoroughbred Foals and Broodmares attended to. DOG PEDIGREES TABULATED. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, 3-4-2t Geary St., Sftn Francisco, Cal, GREAT WESTERN CIRCUIT MEETINGS AT INDEPENDENCE, IOWA, August 22, 23, 24 and 25, 1899. The Following Stakes Close Wednesday, May 17. TROTTING. No. 1— Three-year-olds and under 82,000 No. 2—2:40 aess 1,000 No. 3-2:26 Class 1.000 No. 4—2:20 Class 3,000 No. 5— 2:16 Class 1,000 No. 6-2:12 Class 1,000 No. 7—2:08 Class 1,000 PACING. No. 8— Three-year-olds and nnder — 81,000 No. 9-3:00 Class I,0O0 No. 10-2:26 Class _ 1.000 No. 11-2:20 Class 1,000 No No. 13-2 :10 Class 1,000 No. 14-2:07 Class 1,000 DUBUQUE, IOWA, August 28, 29, 30, 31, Sept. 1 and 2. Entries Close Wednesday, May 17. HOKSE KEVIEW COMBINATION FUTUKITy. 1— For three-year-old Trotters (closed).- 520,000 No, The Dabuque Stake No. 2— For tbree-year-oid 4ud under trotters.. .85,000 The Sampson Stake No. S— For 2:40 cltiss trulters 82,000 The Iowa Stake No. 4— For 2:30 cla-s trotters ...82,000 The Havfbeye Stake No. p— For 2:27 class iroiters _S2,O00 The Kfy City Stake No. 6— For 2:24 class trotters S5,000 The :Notwood Stake No. 7— For 2:21 class troitprs 82,500 The Schley Stake No. 8— For 2:18 class trotters S2,o00 The Allison Stake No. 9— For 2:15 class iroliers - ...53,000 *'The Central" Stake No. 10— For 2:12 class tmiters 83.000 The Gov>-rnor Stake No. 11— For 2:0S ela^s trotters .83,000 No. 22— Free-for-all Trotting Stallions- The Henderson Stake No. 12— For three-year-old and under pacers 83.000 The De-n-ey Stake No. 13— For 3:00 Class pacers.. -83,000 The Sb after Stake No. 14— For 2:35 class pacers 82,000 The Miles Stake No. 15— For 2:25 class pacers -82,500 •* The Maple I,eaf" Stake No. 16— For 2:2u class pacers 83000 The Mississippi Stake No. 17— For 2:17 class pacer 82.500 The Bighland Stock Farm Stake No. IS— For 2:15 class pacers 85,000 *'The Milwaukee" Stake No. 19— For 2:U class pacers 83,000 "The Bnrlington" Stake No. 20-For 2:10 class pacers 83,000 The Commercial Stake No 21— For 2 :07 class pacers - 8o,0C0 „ 85,000 The Great Western Circuit, in conjanctioo with the Grand Circuit meelinss at Detroit, Cleveland and Columbus (which follow Peoria and precede Sedrici), offers horsemen fifteen consecutive weets' racing, wiih half a mUlion in slakes and purses, and no long shipments. No other circuit offering eqaal Inducements to horsemen was ever organized. CONDITIONS — Entrance 5 per cent , payable as follows: 2 per cent, to accompany nominations in all cases; 1 p=r cent, pavable by June 15; 1 per cent, payable by July 15; the remaining I per cent payaMe by August 15: unless nnminslor desires to declare out which he may do by June 15 by pavment nt 1 per cent or by Jnly 15 by payment of 2 per cent. An additional 5 per cent, de'lucted from winners of an ■ part of stake Nominators may. by a payment of 2 per cent, fiddiiinnal on or befnre AngTjst 1.^. substitute another horse for the one originally named and not previously decUred oat. provided saM hirse whs eligible to the class when tbe t;t>ilies cnsert. May 17. IS 9. Nominators mav name two horses in one clas=! a- d be held but for one entrance lee. but mu-t notify tbe Ass ciationr not later than August 15 which hnrsp will start AmeriMU Association Rules Stakes for amount adv^rHsed Only Brst money lo horsa distanciui? field or for walk-over Money nivide*! 50 25, 15 and 10 per cent Rleht rea^rved to declare QlTrood Driving Clnh, Dnbtiqne, la Mat 13, 1899] ®^e ^veehev rmi>f ^oxtBtntau 321 Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, 2:111 CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 Breed For Extreme Speed. Stein way, 1808, Rec. 2:251, (p-ate stanion) McKIXNEr, 3:11 1 -i. Sire of jHDDy Mac (3) Hazel Kinney _2:12 2:12ii .2:1."; McZeus Juliet D Harvey Mac. Geo. W. UcKinney .2:1S .2:131*, . '2:141;, ..2:14!,< .2:U^j 2:16 aabel McKlnney... ..2:17 .2:25 .9:i'i^ At Randlett Stables, Near Kace Track OAKtASD - - . . CAtlF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With Osaal Eeturn Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Peralta St., Oakland, Cal Prince Almont, p, Rec. 2:134' (Made as a four-year-old in fourth heat of a race.) Height, 16.1J^ Weiglit, 1160. Color. Mahoaany Bay. Handsome, perfectly sound and gentle, and much faster than his record. TERMS FOR SEASON $30. OAKNUT — Record to high wheel sulky 2:241-2- Height, 16 hands. "Weight, 1240 lbs. Color, Chestnut. -^^ TERMS FOR THE SEASON S25 -^. For pedigrees and further information address J. B. NIQHTINQALE, Cordelia, Solano, Cal. The Season Ghas. Derby 4307, Rec. 2:20, $100 The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2;10 List. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terms for yoQng stallions and pasturage on application. Address, OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa County, Cal GEORGE WASHINGTON Great 2903. BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED- REC. 2:16 3-4 By Mambrino Chief Jr. 11,6^2, dam thi broodmare Fanny Kose, by Ethan Allen This maenificent stallion staadin? 16 1 hands high, and weighing 1250 poanda, a race horse himself and a sire of speed, size and style, will mate the season ol 18 -9 at traig's College otables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo Washington i'^ the sire of Stella. 2:13^^. a mare that is expected lo tmt in 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2:26. Bnt three of his get were ever trained. He is a handsome horse and sure foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $40. For particnlare address CHAS. JOHNSON, Woodland, Cal. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (No. 1679)- BREED TO A GREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. • -» • HAMBLETONIAN WILKES, by GeorgeWilkes, 2:22, dam I PhtEb-WilteB °' 2'08K I '^"^ ^'^''' "'' ■^™'^"'^''° ^'^''' ^'=™°'* ^^'^ ^^'^^ ■''"''" (grandam of 1 Tommy Mc.....""!"""2':ll^ I Lamps 2:21), by Hambletonian 10; itiird dam Daughter of Roe's Ab- I New Era 2:13 I dallah Chief. fealvllle 2:li><; i!?S^ywiii^:.::;;-:::;.lli^: SEASON OF 1899 $40. I Aeroplane. 2:16^ Grand George 2:11 ,. ^ „ ^ t. I J F. Hanson 2:19V^ I mares, 84 per month, at Green Meadow Farm. And 19 r.tnen: better than I „ i MOOPHFAn 2:30, and ri prodacing sons «.- '- J'iwj^k.iicau, ! audeprodncmgdaaghters.]^ Green Meadow Farm, Santa Clara, Cal. Usual return privilege; excellent pasturage and best of care tafeen of Address STAM B. Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 times 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7,500 IN PURSES 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 STAM E. 23,444, 3:11 1-4, is by atambonl. 2;07J4 (sire f f 34 in the 2;30 li-t), dam Belle Medium, 2:20. hv Happy Mediam (sire of Nancy Hanks. 2;0i, and 92 oihers in the 2:30 list and of 55 pr 'dacing sonsard 49 producing dainsi, second dam by Almont Lightning (sire of the dams of King Princeps. 2:15, and Zomhro. 2:i]):ihird dam by Mambrino Patchen; foorlh dam by Mambrino Chief. STAM B. is one of the soundest and gameat race horses on the Coast and one of the best voungsiallioos standing for public service. Weight 1075 lbs., height 15 3. Will make the Season at Agricultnral Park. Sacramento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON. Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- tent men. Be-t of care taken ot mares but no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or escapes. All bills payable at time of ser- O vicb and must beeeltled before removal of mare. Address all commuuications to TUTTLE BROS., Rocklin, Cal. TH£ THOROUGHBRED STALLION MONTANA WINNEK OF THE CABTEEATE H.4NDICAP AND THE SUBCK- BAS OF 1892. By Ban Fox winrer of the Hijde Park Stakes and Champion StKK & CO., 110 Montcomery St. Agents: The Smith's Prtmler Typewriter. ABSORBINE REHOITES Puffs, Tumors, ?-°.^it=-"? -°-' Thor- etc., without laying the horse up removing the hair,strength- ens strained OUyn-rindons, restores " the circula- tion, allays all infiammation. Cures tumors. Swellings, bemia, weep- " mgsinew, &C., on human family. Price, $2,00 per bottle. Circulars with testimonials free. Manutac* tared by W. F. \OVS*i. P. D. F., No. 34 Amherst at-, SpringOcld, AIoss, Capped ^^ Hock, BEFOBE. APTEB. 322 etjtje ^veeiiev mtl» ^oxt»mmu [Mat 13, 1899 THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALO-M/ SAN MATEO. CAL. (Property of John Paebott, DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CLASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion IMP. HAC ^^Y GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First Prizes WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. SERVICE FEE, $75 \ Mares Proving Barren Eeturaabe Next Peason Free of rharge. 1 Dedui lions Made for Two or More Mares. Further Particulars on Aoplicatiou Breeders' Dieectory. HOLg I'ElIVfl— wlDnere of every 7 days' butter con- test at state Fair 18P8 1st & 2nd for aced cows, 4-yr., 3-yr, and 2yr.-ol(ls: 21 Jerseys and Durhams compe ling. 4th year my Holsteins I ave beaten Jerse.tsfop butter Stock for sale: also p'ga. F. H.Burke, fi2G Market St., S. F. VERBA BCBNA JKRgBYS-The beat A. J. C.C registered prize herd Is owned by HENRY PIERCE Baq Francisco. Animals for sale. JBRRKYS, HOLSTEIIVg Ai\n DUHHAMS— Hoss, Poultry. WM. NILES & CO., Los Angeles, Cal. \V. A. SHIPPK**, Avon. Cal., Standard-bred Trot ting. Caniage and Koad Horses, Jacks, Mules and Durham Bulls lor Sale. NOTE— Those to visit TH contemplating to breed for the profitable Heavy Harness Market will <3o well, before clioosing their Stallion, ... V.,,. -.JE BAYWOOD 8TUD and examine the get of "GREEN'S KUFUS" out of Trottmg-Bred Mares. For size, substance, symmetry of form and action they cannot be equalled m California. Visitors are always welcome. GREEN'S RUFUS, and any or all of the Stud's animals, may be seen by applying to WILLIAM EAYNER, Stud-groom. THE BAYWOOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp. Hercules. This HeautifQl stallion stands 16.1 hanils, on good stout legs. Has Kr»at body witU short bark. Eleven years old_ Hasalways beendrlven; has never raced. Speedy trotter, with action. Kindest disposition. His colons a beautifiil and fashionable SEAL BKOWN NOTE-This horse is recommended as an excellent top-cross on common ordraught mares to pro- duce seneral-Durpose horses. Or will produce heavy-w^eight Huntersand Cavalry Remounts outof appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20.00. OU PAPVER r M "Sr- Heald's . n. rHiiKtn, t. m., Mining schom Formerly Asst. U. 8. Gov. Chemist at World's Fair. MINES EXAMIND FOR OWNERS AND BUYERS ONLY. Reports guaranteed correct. Have personal survey- ing anti assaying outfits. 24 Post Street San Francituto, Cal PATENTS Caveats, PensIoas,Trade Marks, Design-Patents, Copyrights, Etc., CoaaKSPONnKNCE StiLicrrED JOH.\ A. 8ACI.. Le Droll Bldg. Wasblnetou, r .-c^ 4J A^M f\W§ ^ii^ M rTpl W/ > PatenteU august 11th, 1696. DEVICE COMPLETE - - - $5.00 J. O'KANE, Agent, Dr. Hutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just tlie thing for a Eoad Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. |3ff"Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address. G. E. HUTTON V. S., EI,I.ISVII.I.E, IlUnois 36-28 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. State Fair 1899. THE STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HAS OPENED THE FOLLOWING COLT STAKES FOR TROT- TERS AND PACERS. FOR TROTTERS. No. 1-FOK TWO-YEAK-OLDS (2:40 Class) —8;i0 entrance, ol whi h Sa mustaceompaDy nomin- atloD;Slu payable Julv 1. and the remuiuiDg (IS payable Augnst 15. 1R99 SJOO added by ibe Societv. No. 2 -FOR THR' K-TEAK-OLDS AND UNDKK (J;25 Class)— S'lO eoiraDce, o( wbicb ?iO must accompany nom nation; 815 payable July 1, and tbe remainine 825 payable August 15, ls99. S300 added by the Society. FOR PACERS. No 3-FOR TWO-TEAR-OLDS (2:30 Class) — Coufiitlonsas to payments and added money same as for No. 1. No. 4-FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND tJNOER (2:20 Class) -Conditions as to payments and added money same as No. 2. Entries to all the above stakes are limited to colts wbose records are no better than the Class named in conditions ot each stake. In all stakes, failure to make payments as they become due. torteits eniry and mnne> paid in, and releabes subscriber from further liability Five to enter, three or more to start. Mon^y iu each stake shall be dividt'd as follnws: To winning colt, all the stakes and 50 per cent of the added money: second colt, 33 1-3; third colt. 16 2 3 Of the added mone> . Two yenr-old stakes, mile heais; ihree-yeHr-ol-^s, three in five Any C(iU noi winning a heat in three or mnkini; a dead heal, is barred troni'-tMrting again in that race. No adred money for a wa knVer. If but < wo start in any of the st ke^, they must contest for the stakes paid in, and divirie ihem, two-thirds t'the wimerrtiid one-third tostcond. Otherwise, Nalinnal Rnl> s to govern. The Stanford Stake for 1901. TROTTING STAKE FOK FOALS OF 1K98— lo be trotted at the Caiilornia Stale Fair of 1901 - Fifty dollars enirancc. of which 8^ must accom- pany nominaliiin Mav 15, 1^99, 85 January ], 1900, SIO lanu-ry 1, 1901; slO luly 1. 1901, and S.'O on ibe tenth day befoie tbe first day of the SinteFairof 1901 8 01 added by the StjCiety. Mile heats, three in five, to harness. I be stakes and added mon^y to be divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Righl reserved to declare two starters a walkover. When only two start tbsy may conte>*t for the entrance munev paid in. to be di- vided 66 2-3 percent, to the winner and 33 1-3 per cent, to the second horse. A horse distancine the field shall be entitled to first money only. In no cat^e will a horse be entitled to more than one money. Remember tbe date of ClosiDg is May 15, 1899. [Colts entered in the Occident Stake for 1901 are eligible to entry in this Stake]. Entry blank* contauiing tlie flpecial coii- dltioiiR rtlaUiiRto all of th** above stakes will be forwarded iip^ii application. Kntrlew to olosw with Pt-ter .J. Shields, Secretary, at Oillce iu Sacramento, MAY 15, 18»9. PETER J. SHIELD.S, Soc'y. A. B. SPRECKELS, Pies. PACIFIC COAST Jockey Glub. OAKLAND RACE TRACK Thursday May 18 — DERBY BOULEVARD DAY Friday and Saturday — CHARITY DAYS Racing Starts at 2:15 P. M Facing Every Day. Ferry Boats Leave San Francisco at 12 M. ; 12:30: 1:00; 1:30; 2:00 and 2:30 p. M. Buy Ferry Tickets to Siiell Mound. ADMISSION $i.oo F. H. GKEEN. Sec'y. S. N. ANDKOTJS, Pros. The largest and best located sales pavilion on the Pacific Coast! Ojc.dental Horse Exchange 721 HOWARD STREET, Near Third - - San Francisco. Having fitted up the above plnce especially for tbe saif of harness horse'', vehicles, harnes.'J, etc., it will afford me piea'sure to currespnnd wi h owners regarding the Auction SaleH which I shall hoif at this place EVkRY SATIRDAY ai 11 a m Arrangements can be made fur special sales of standwrd t>red trotting stock, tborongbbreds. etc. My turf library is tbe largest on ihis Coast, hence lam prepared to compile catalogues satisfactorily to my patrons. I take pleasure in referring lo any and all for whom I have so'ri horses durine the past two years. TP"M. G. LATNG, Live Stock Auctioneer. Telephone Main 5179. FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO. GaSp Gasoline Enpes -FOR- Pumpicg, Hoisting and Air Compression. WINDMILLS STANDARD SCALES Send for illustfated list to FAIRBANKS, MORSE &. CO., 310 Market St., San F-iancisco, Cal. THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS 400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. ^ A FEATURE ^i Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals In THE PALACE atthe special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. CORRESPONDENUE °"' ^i^r-nrT^ ^ JOHN" C. ElBKPATRICK.Manseer cc PEGAMOID" AND (Trade Mark) PEGAMOID'' Paints are not 8fi"ected by ammonia gases which are found in all stables. Two coats aie betier thau three of other paints. WESTERN AGENCFKS CO., «®"Send for Pamphlet. Mention this Paper. Chronicle Building, S. F. Business College. 24 Post St. SAN FRANCISCO Tbe most popular school on the Coast. B. P. HEALD, President, H^-Send for Olrculara. C. 8. HALET, Sec'y. JUST WHAT YOUNEEO-A WHITEWASHINB The Triumph Whitewasbiog and Painting Machine, usinjr ^pray Sjstem, compact, puriable, durable, efficient and modern For bi)i dings ot all descriptions. Stables. Carriage Shed8» Fences. Trees, and all places where wbitewashing is de- sirable. RA ' E roUR^E^ and FAIR ASS'N3. should have it, and no STOCK FARMS Complete. without it. Leaves everyihi-'g bngbt and in perfect panitary condition. Requires no scaffolding easy to operate, holds it-^ own against a dozen men and does much more thorough work. It will surpri.se you. Formula for a brilliant wash that will not rub or flake off, and will stand the weather will be found attached lo all machines. 0 ders promptly filled. TRIUMPH MACHINE CO.. 145-49 centre St . N. Y. NO SCAFFOLDING- Price, $40. F. 0. B. N. Y., Subject to Inspedioo 1-^ RIIV A lienor '^ome to the office of the Bbeedeb aj^d r\ia or 11 A HIIK^r Sportsman, register your wants and place an \JT\ OC.L.L n llVIIVk^ advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with less expense than by any other method. __ . _ Mat 13,18991 ©Ijc pveeiisv cmi> §p0vi»tnenver, Colo. $7,500 GET THEM REAOY $7,500 NUTWOOD DRIVING CLUB No. No. No. No. No. THE KENTUCKY MATRON STAV.ES, Foals of 1896, (Closed)....... $10,000 A pav menl of .?35 UO. June 1. win keep good eligibles ODlil ihirly days before Ihe meetiug. 1 THE DOUGLAS, '2:12 Trotters (horses to be named Sept. 9) ..S5000 Enlrance-S62 50 May 20- S62 .50 July 1; 562.50 September 1: S62..i0 evening before i«ce. Three to fill. Two to start. Nominations transferable any lime belore September 9. ■> THE FINAI. CHAMPIONSHIP, Trotting Stallions S3000 Entrance-837.5» May 20; S.57.50 July 1: S37.50 September 1: 8:i7.o0 eyeaiog before race. ThrROtofili. Twotostan. 3 THE COMMMKCIAI. CLUB, 2:08 Pacers S2000 4. THK FAI-L-i CITY. 2:15 Trotters fSSXn 5. THE LOUISVILLE, 2:20 Trotters "SSSHS No; 6. THE SEtCLBACK. 2:1^ Pacers :■•■-■-■ „*"""r — ^ , Eiitrance-S!5.i0 M«y 20; 825 00 lulyl; 825.00 September 1: S;5 00 eveDing before race. Three to fill. Two to start. No 7 THE PREPAK.ATION, Twi~-year-old Trotters Siooo No* r" THE KL AT AWA. 2 30 Three-year-old Pacers .SIOOO Ertrance-SloOO May 20; 810 00 July 1; 815.00 September 1; 810.00 evening before race. Three to fill. T-wo to start. GENERAL CONDITIONS. Five net cent entrance, payable aB above mentioned, and Ave per cent additional for each money winner; but no enlry liable for "more than amount paid or contracted for. Events divided 50, 25, 15 and ^''''Mile°lieat8 two-in-three. National Association Kules to govern. No rishlB reserved, except to rject any entry we^d„^no.«a^,t^^_^^_^ Satorday, May 30. with J J. DOUGLAS. President. FRANK P. KENNY. Secretary. Louisville, Ky. .•ir Doc-r-rnp I FXINGTON —Eighty-mile fhipment on special trains at normal rates from "nisvilTe t?Le"ingto5. Ah.ui Sitee'n Liberal Parse Races to complete prosram, will be announced in Que time to close in September _^ San Francisco and Nortl Pacific Ry. Go The Picturesque RouTf OV CALIFOUHIA The Flneet Flsblng ftnrt nnntlng li? (.;.:Wornl. NUMEROUS RESORTS. MINERIL SPRINGS, HOT IND GOLD. HEALTH PLEASURE RECREATION Tki Section tor Frolt Firms tnil Stool INAUGURAL Dubuque Preparation Stake A guaranteed parse of 57,500, of which So.OOO poes to colts that trot and S2,n00 to colts that pace, and the money ia divided as follows : I TBOTTJEKS (S5000).. fSSOOO to the winner 800 to the second .< 400 to the third 1 3 to the fourth L 100 to nominator of the winner PACERS (83500).. fS1500 to t 500 to 1 ..^ 300 to the winner the B*'Cond the third 100 ti> the fourth V 100 to nominator of the winner Open to all foals of 1898 (Now Yearlings) to trot or pace as Three -year-olds at the Annual Meeting; of 1901. No further payment till year of race. On M-iy ), 1901, tbose desiring to start sball name their entries and pay on each trotter a forfeit of SiO. and as many may be named as an owner desires to beep in On July 1, 1901. on each ot tbose kept in ?35 must be paid on Trollere aud S.iOon Pacers, and on Starters a forfeit of §50 on Trotters and a like payment of S25 on Pncers mu^t be paid tbe eveuinE belore the race. No entry will be liable fur more tnao amount paid in or contracted for. American Association Rules to govern; a dislaoced horse's money going to first horse, but if fewer than four start in the race, those sianing will receive only what each would have received had four be :n placed. In entries the color, sex and breeding of yearling musL be given. C. T. HANCOCK, Pres. Pubuque, Iowa. Entrance $10 May 17, 1899 SPLENDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARM, near Antioch, Contra Costa Co., Cal Horses are shipped from Morsbead'.s Siatle, No. 20 Clay 8trret. 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SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MAT 20.1899. A GREAT YOUNQ SIRE. When a horse at eleven years of age has two three- year-old trotters with race records of 2:12 and 2:12}^ respectively, another with a record of 2:13}s of two-mile heats 120 yards shall be a distance. Id races of three-mile heats 220 yards shall be a distance. In heals of not over a mile, wherein eight or more horses contend, the distance shall be increased one-half; but in any heat wherein the number of starters shall be reduced to less than eight, the ordinary distance shall be restored. The above distance shall govern unless otherwise stated in the published conditions. Rule 100, of the American Trotting Association reads as follow^: In all races 100 yards shall be a distance, but where eight or more horses contend the distance shall be increased to 150 yards. In any heat wherein tbe number of starters shall be reduced to less than eight the 100-yard distance shall be restored. The National Association has no "new" distance rule, hence there can be no old rule to go back to, and the clause "old distance rules to govern" is entirely superfluous. But it will work the wrong way from the good intentions of trsdk managers who are members of the American, for the old distance rule of that organization reads as follows : In all races 75 yards shall be a distance, but where eight or more horses contend the distance shall be increased to 100 yards. In any heat wherein the number of starters shall be reduced to less than eight the 75 yards distance shall be restored. How many track managers, who are announcing that they will do so, want to restore that rule? How many of their patrons want it put in operation? Yet that is what the clause we see in so many sets of published conditions does. Unless it is struck out or there is a mutual agreement before every race, no horse can win any money if he is more than 75 or 100 yards, as the case may be, from the wire when the winner reaches it, and the Board of Appeals will be com- pelled to so decide. The Ohioaso Horse Market. FiKENzi will be bred to imp. Darebinthis year. The following from the Breeders Gazette of Chicago will give Californians an idea of the slate of the market for work animals in that locality: The market seems to show no signs of abatement in strength. Good horses — drafters and drivers — are not arriving in numbers to meet the rfquirements of the trade, so that shippers are unable to fill their orders. On Saturday last we had an opportunity to watch operations on the well known monthly market at NapervlUe, a suburb of Chicago, where a lot of the horses bred in Du Page county are brought for sale on the first Saturday in each month. An early train from the city unloaded a dozgn or more buy- ers, who hastened to tbe market place and began bidding almost before they were out of the 'bus. The supply was small and soon a couple of the most enterprising buyers were mounted on ponies and were patrolling the roads nearly a mile out to get in the first bid toiarmers bringing their horses to townl Away up on the street on the other side of the town the buyers were "on guard" and loudly demanded the prices almost before farmers were within hailing distance. It was a most significant spectacle, testifying elcquently to the shortage of the supply and the keenness of the demand. It was merely a sample scene, such as is enacted with little variation in every town that is the center of a horse-breeding district. Horses are now horses. Halma promises to be a good sire. The foals by this black son of Hanover are a striking looking lut. Out of eight foals at La Belle Stud, Halma has seven colts. Mat 20, 1899] ec*j* jgireeitiec aai> j^yxfvxBXttatt^ 321 Horses for the Olty. A correspondent asks advice as to the kind of drivers to breed for city Qse 6ve years hence. A "driver" ia any kind of a horse that wears leather; hence the Question is entirely too indefinite. The definition of a driver, however, is generally limited to horses used for pleasure purposes, either a light harness or a heavy horse, and this narrows the question conBiderably; bat the quota- tions on drivers vary widely. We assume that the desire of the enquirer is to ascertain the oest-selliog city horse for pleasure purposes five years hence. Answering the inquiry, we see no reason to believe that it will be any different kind of a horse than is in favor to-day. Some scribblers for the daily piess do not hesitate to pre- dict that the horaeltfs carriage will be in vogue by that time. All things are possible and this among the possibili- ties, but very far from the probabilities. The horse will con- tinue to be used for pleasure driving even if motor cvcles take the drudgery off the cab horse and the delivery horse. As to the horses most in demand to-day, that subject has been so thoroughlv and repeatedly covered in these columns that it must be a very new subscriber who would ask for fur- ther light on it. Two markets invite — one for ^high-class roadsters and one for high-s'eppers and coach horses. The man who wants to produce the light-harness roadster should have fine, well-bred, shapely and fast mares, and should seek a stallion with beauty of form, good disposition, frictionless action and as much speed as possible. In Ibis line of breed- ing we must seek to produce a fine horse of symmetry and finish, with courage and pleasant temper, and all the speed possible. He need not weigh more than 975 to 1,050 lbs. and need be no higher than 15.2 or 15 3; he can do with even less height at the withers. In producing a high-stepper or a heavy-harness horse we must seek a well-made horse — that is, one with width through the chest, barrel and quarters. He should be so full of sub- stance that many light-roadster breeders would call him coarse or carty-quartered. He can stand from 15 to 15 3 in height and weigh accordingly. He must be shapely; his shoulders must be well sloped, his chest deep, barrel round, bacK short, quarters strong and well rounded. He must not be of angular build, but rotund; wide across, not tall and "lathy." And he must have action fore and aft if he is to bring the money. This must be natural, not hysterical aijtion; shoeing may help to develop it, but action that comes from iron alone is pure coanterfeit. — Breeders Gazette, Heats In 2:30 By 2:10 Stallions. Few western horsemen would be long in giving the cor- rect answer if they were asked to name the stallion in the list of 2:10 trotters who has to his credit the greatest number of heats in 2:30 or better says Horse Review. But none might be able to go on and name those in second, third or fourth place. The figures are quite interesting, and we pre- sent them herewith. No distinction is made between heats in races and efforts against time, for the reason that few, if any, of the latter, were slower than 2:15, hence offset any race heats of the 2:20 or slower variety. The table, it may be said in explanation, gives, first, the performer and his best record; second, his age at the time he secured his total nnmber of heats; third, the entire number of standard time heats to his credit, as given by the Year Book. Senator A. 2:10 8 69 PamUco, 2:10 9 67 Early Bird, 2:10 U 63 Grattan Boy, 2;C8 5 57 Palo Alto, 2:08K 30 51 Stamboul. 2:07J.^ 10 51 Que Allen, 2:09^ 7 55 AUertOu, 2:09% G 47 Directum. 2:05J^ 6 46 Wm. Penn,2:07J^ 7 45 Baron Rogers, 2:09^:1, 7 41 Strader H.. 2m}^ 10 42 Benton M., 2:10 8 41 Altao, 2:09^ 8 49 Tommy Briton. 2:09^4 5 31 Dick Hubbard, 2:09ii 7 34 Oakland Baron, 2:0934 5 33 Nelson, 2:09 11 33 Dan Cupid, 2:09^4 10 S3 B. B. P.. 2:0&3ij 7 32 BingeD,2:06?4 5 31 Cresceus, 2:0954 4 30 Trevillian, 2:08i4 5 29 Athanio, 2:10 5 25 Caid, 2:07iii 5 23 Kremlin, 2:073^ 5 21 Ralph Wilkes, 2:06% 5 21 Monterey. 2:0954 6 19 Dare Devil, 2:09?^. i 19 Lockheart. 2:08J^ 9 18 Ellard. 2:09^^ r 6 18 Pilatua,2:09'^ 6 17 Arlon, 2:07K 4 12 Moquette,2:10 5 11 Buffalo Stock Farm. Mr. Jesse Hambrick, of Kentucky, writes: ' Quinn'e Ointm ent is all you claim for it. I have tried it for different purposes with best of results." T. F. Brant, Montgomery, Mc„ writcf: ''I have used Quinn's Ointment for capped hock, windpuffs, with great success; would not be without it." These are the general expressions of the leading breed- ers and horsemen throughout the United States. For curbs, splints, epavins, windpuffs and all bunches Quinn's Qlntment has no equal. 8ent by mail or express prepaid, upon receipt of $1.50 per bottle; smaller size 60 cents. Address W. 6. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N, Y., unless you can obtain from your druggist. THE EPSOM DERBY. Hidalffo's Gossip of Caimen Who "Will Start in the Olassio Hace. A week from neit Wednesday, on the historic Epsom Downs, will be run the greatest of all horse races, the Eng- lish Derby, first run in 1780, writes Hidalgo in Los Angeles Times. It was then ran by Sir Charles Bunbury's chestnut colt Diomed, by Florizel, who also got Eager, who won the same race six years later. Diomed was imported to the United States at the advanced age of 22 years, and lauded in Baltimore after a very calm and slow passage of forty-one days. The following year he got a horse known as Ball's Florizel, who won seven straight races and never knew de- feat. Four years later he got that great horse Sir Archy, whose family held the supremacy of the 4.mericin turf from 1814 to 1827. the only break being the defeat of his son Benry in the fastest four-mile race run up to that date, by American Eclipse. Eclipse was ridden by Samuel Purdy, father of the honest man of the same name who was State Senator from San Joaquin county from 1852 to 1854 and afterward our Lieutenant-Governor, In 1897 Mr. Lorillard sent over a lot of yearlings, one of which was a chestnut colt called Caiman, by Locohatche?, a male-iine grandson of Leamington, who got Iroquois. Caiman is on the long-and-low order, while Iroquois, who won the race for Mr. Lorillard in 1881, was quite a leggy colt, but with a superb wa? of handliog himself. Last year Caiman won a total of $15,715 as a two-year-old, his princi- pal victories being the Middle Park Plate of $11,148, and the Clearwell Stakes of $3586. This year he has done just what Iroquois did up to the Darby dite — won the Payne Stakes and walked over for the Burwell, and been second for the 2000 Guineas; and that begins to look like what the late Col. Jack Gambill used to call "omnibus." He was a better two-year-old than Iroquois, who did not add either a Clear- well or a Middle Park to his list of victories, and my idea is that be will be either first or second for the Derby. If the day is bright and fair and the track good under foot. Flying Fci will beat him there just as easily as he did at Newmar- ket. But if the day be dark and ehawery (as it often is on Derby Day) Caiman will carry off the blue ribbon, just as Iroquois did eighteen years ago. Of horses bred ou'.side of Eogland that bave won the Derby there were just five. Daniel O'Kourke, 1952, and Galtee More, 1898, were bred in Ireland; Gladiateur, 1865, in France; Kisber, 1876, in Hun- gary, and Iroquois, 1881, in America, Of the horses that won the Derby, 2000 Guinens and St. Leger, all three in one 8eason,'there have been just seven. The first of these was West Australian, by Melbourne, in 1853; Gladiateur, in 1865; Lord Lyon: in 1866; Common, in 1891; Isinglass, in 1893, and in 1886 by Ormonde, now owned in Santa Clara county, in this State, He is the property of William O'B Macdonougb, who paid $150,000 for him, and Flying For, who beat Caiman for the 2000 Guineas and is now favorite for the Derby, is his male-line grandson, his sire being Orme, the best three-year-old of 1892, even though he did not win either the Derby or St. Leger, Orme is the only horse that ever won the Great Eclipse Stakes at Sandown in consecutive years, and belongs to the Duke of Westminster, who is the richest man in England. I am not sanguine over Caiman's chances just because he is an American horse. I favor him because he is strong and stout, and because I believe that, on a muddy track, he can beat Flying Fox, who is just as sure to beat Caiman if the day be clear and the footing good. The French colt, Holo- causte, ia said to be the beat three-year-old that has crossed the channel since the days of Gladiateur, but I do not look for him to run better than third in the race. Hidalgo. Patents of Interest to Horsemen May 9th. Guaiaf A. Anderson. Wayneaborough, Pa., Spring Wheel, 621.725. Gustaf A, Anderson, Wayneborougb, Pa , Sprine Wheel, 634726. Gostaf A. AnderBOn, Waynesboroogh, Pa., Spring Wheel, 624,727, Guj-taf A. Anderson, Wayneaborough. Pa.. PpriDg Wheel, 624,728 Richard W. Barnes, Danville, Ohio, Machine for Tarring Noses of animals. 624,731. Wm. W. Barton & A. T. Barton, London, England, Machine for Clipping Horses, dhearing Sheep, etc., 621737. Nels J. Bottger. Clyde, Kans , Device for Fastening Curtains to Vehicle TopB, 624746. August Btocbschmidt & C. L. Stickey, P.erce City, Mo., Lock for Axleskein Nnts, 621,619. Joseph L, Crisler, Alert. Okla, Ty., Tall-Gate, 624.736, Albert J. Daviea, Kansas City, Mo., Horseshoe. 624,631. Thomas Downing, Minneapolis, Minn,, Wheel Rim and Tire, 624,763. Eugene M. Freeman, Davis, Ind. Ty., Tire-Tightener, 624,474 Wm. C. Hall, Cavce, Ky., Trace Hook. 624,647. James M- Hammond. Lansing. Mich., Cattle Stall, 624795. John J. Hearst, Newburg, N. Y., Nallless Horseshoe, 624.650, Edward L. Hilderbrand. Sullivan. Ind., Asle-Spindle, 624,805. Kittle Knadson & H. Giles, Winneconne, Wis., Thill Coupling, 624.501. Wm. W. Miller, Jr , Altamont, 111., Buggy-Top Rapport, 621,841. David Murphy, Otahnhu, New Zealand, Balance Mechanism for Wheeled Vehicles. 624,817. Homer L. Oliphant, Cincinnati, Ohio, and A. F. Mood. Buena Vista. Ind., ThiU Coupling. 624,525 Henry Paar, Canton, 0., Solt-Tred Horseshoe, 634.528. Joseph Planes, Neuilly. France, Coupling Device for Vehicles 624.678. Peter Saup& C. Hauenatein, Cairo, 111., Harness Suckle, 624.638. Thomas Tooraey, Scran ton. Pa,, Rein -Operating Device, 624. 57.S. Thomas Toomey, Bcranton, Pa., Rein-Operating Device, 624,579. Frederick Unkrlch, Gallon. Ohio, Spoke-Finishing Machine, 621,882. Daniel Warner. Bronson, Mich., Mud-Guard for Vehicles. 624,7*23, Orla H. Watkins, Eldora, Iowa. Wagon End-Gate, 621,565. Charles W. Youngs, Willis. Michigan. Tblll Coupling. 621.602. Charles A. Hussey. New York, N. Y., Spoke for Vehicle Wheels, Design, 30.729, Daniel H. Surghnor, Sherman, Texas, Hame Attachment, Design, 30.730. Richard Whitaker, New Brunswick, N. S., Horseahoe Pad, Design, 30,731. P. O. J. O. Summaries. THURSDAY, MAY 11. Five furlongs. Maiden two-year-olds— S(. Ca3tmlr.ll2 (Mactelln ). 2 to 1 woo; Hiadoo Prlnc S9. Ilo (Easaloger), 20 to 1, aecond; Gilaaaado, 113 {JeDbln8),5 to 1, third; Tom Sharkey. Juletto, Tanrtbe. Racetto, Palapa, Jolly BriloD, Ml33.Sjphle, TIzodI, San Thomas, Time, l :03;a. Six lurlODgq, Selling, Three-year-olds aod upward— Sly. 113 (Ruiz), 9 toS, woo; Alaria, 99 (Basslnger), 18 :o5. spcond; Horatio 112 (Glover), 10 tu 1, third; High He, Tony Llcalzi, Sir Urlan, Oahu, Outright. Time, One and a quarter miles. Selling, Three- year-olds and upward— Clm* 96iWurd>,3to 5, won; Tempo, no (.Dlngley), 12 to 1, secund; Caatate' 107 ( lenkios). 2 to 1. third; Personne, Twinkle Twlnk, Boadrunner Alvln E , Eur<-ba. Time, 2:10, One and a sixteenth mllea. Selling. Three-year-olds and upward— Ad. Spreckels. 115 (JeuklDs). Ho 2. won; Malav, 96 (Ward), 7 to 1, second; Rev del TiGira, 111 (Macklln), 6 to 1, third; Los Medanos. Time, 1:48, Six furlongs. Maidens, Fjur-year-olrts and fopward— Melbartli, 102 (Ruiz), 5 to 1, wod; S»ola Lucia, no ( W.See), 30tol, second; Henry C, 105 (Hahn),20 to 1. third; Marcelles, Flacon, Catosirophe, 2em Zem, NuDComar, Red Glenn, Paul Kroger. Time, l:lfiM- One mile, Foar-year olds and uwward— San Venado. 115 f Jenklda),! to 2, won; Ringmaster. 116 (Ruizl, 30 to 1, second; storm King, 119 (W. Narvaez), 13 to 2, third; Inverary IX, Glbberlifllbbet, Imp. Mistral II. Time, 1:43^. FRIDAY. MAY 12. Five furlongs, Two-year-olds- Bamboulfa, 118 (Jenkins^, 8 to l.won: Bath' s, 118 fDlngley), 20 to I. second . Tar Hill, 118 (Macklln), .1 to I, third; Flush of Gold. Honor Bright, May Gertrud*>, Kitty Kelly, Surfell, Illlllouette. Time, 1:02. Six turloQgs. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward— Mad rone, 111, (Qlover), 6 to 1, won; ludge StoufEer, 111 ' Ward), 6 to 1, second; Sylvan Lass, 91 (Romeroi, 2a to 1, iblrd; Solstice, Homestake. Vulenclenne, Uncle True, Jerllderlo, El Astro, Oraibee, Tobey, Judge Napton. Time, Five iurlongi. SelllQE. Three-year-olds— Saintly, 109 (Macklln). 8 to 1. woo; Yaruba, 109 (Gluver), 12 lol, second; Genua, 107 (Narvaez), 7 to 1, third; Ach, Racebud, The oaerlng, C. H. Harrison, Jr., Watossa, Royal Fan, Earl Isiiogton. Time, 1:01}^. Futurity Course, Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— El Balado, 10- (Jenkins), 6 to 1, won; PeLxotto, 112 (TuUett), 2 to 5, second; Silver ^tate- 110 (rtu z), 10 to 1, third; Defender, Elidad, Rlcardo, Major Cook, Oahu Pongo. Time, 1:11>4. SU (orlonga. Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward— February, 111 (Dlngley), 5 to 2, won; Cabrlllo, HI (Jenkins). 9 to 2, second; Montallade, Ul(UiHett), 3 to 1, third; Novia, Lothian, Jingle Jingle, Somis, Ann Page, Amaaa. Six furlongs, Handicap. Three-year-old and upward -Tony LIcalzl, 9S (Ward), 7 to I, won; Alarla. 85 (Ueany), 5 to I.second; Mary Black, 126 (RelfT), 4 to 5, third ; Pomulno, Harry Thoburn, I Don't Know, Satsuma, Highland Ball. Time, 1:15, SATURDAY. MAT 13. One mile, Selllog. Three-cear-olda and upward— Queen Nubia, HI (Steward), 10 to 1, won; Kooti^nla.93 (,(^burn), 8 to 1. second; Twinkle Twink, li: (Cole), 12 to I ihlrd Alvm E.. Hannah Reld, Mercelles Hdnry C, Tobey, Morana, Thyne, Byron Cross, Gold Fin. Time, IMU One and a sixteenth miles. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward- Malay, 97 (J. Ward). 3 to 5, won; Limewater, 98 vHoimes), 10 to I.sec- ond ; Potdnie, 108 ( Jeukina), 5 to 2. third ; Glen Anne, Einstein, Castake, Plan, Peter Weber. Time, 1:48. One and a half miles, Selllog, Three-year olds and upward— Uim, 96 (J.Ward), even, won; Eenamela, 113 (Hahn), 12 to I, second; Major Hooker, 107 (Jenkins), 3 to 1. third; IJidEea, Keolla, Dr. Bernays, Sar- donic, Whaleback. Time, 2:35'^. One mile. Selling, Tnree-year-olds aod upward— Nllgar, 9S (Ward), 5 to 1, won; Melkarih, 109 (W. Narvaez), 20 to 1, second; Jndge Wofiord, 93 (Johnson), 60 to 1, third; Rosemald. p. a. Flnnegan, ollherto, Vlnc- tora, Scintillate, New Moon. Time, 1:42. One mile. Selling, Three-year olds and upward— Fortls. 93 (J. Ward), 4 ;to 5, won: Earl Cochran, 113 (R^ullle^), aO lo 1, second; Grady, 116 (Uole). 20 to 1, third; Dare II., luverary II., Tempo, Dolore, Elidad. Billy McCIosky. Time. 1:42. One mile. Handicap, Three-year-olds and upward — Wyoming, 103 (Tnliett). 10 to I. won; Daisy F.. Ill (I. Ward), even, second; San Venado, 107 (Dlngley), 6 to 1, third; Satsuma, Rosormonde, Lost Girl, Ringmaster. Time, 1:41,4. MONDAY, MAY 15. Five iurlonga, maiden three-year-olds— Pan Ira In t, 115 (Jenkins), 2 to 1 won; Pomplno, 119 (Glover). 5 to i.second; Salvlan Lass, 111 (Romero), 12tol, third; aiyDear, Earl Islington, Semper Loon,Purniah; Bland.Ed Danigau, Ciarello, Limatus. Stone L. Alhaja, Gold Baron, The Minister. Ora CXipa. Time. l:0i|2- Five furlongs. Selling, Two-year-olds— The Scot, 103 (O'Brien). 100 to 1, won; QIga, 106 (Jenkins^. 3 to 1, second; Flush of ;Gold. 107 (Cole), 3 to 1,'thlrd; Aborigine, Jennie Riley, Hindoo Ptlntess, 8. Danncnbanm; Surfeit. Jolly Brllou. Time, 1:02. One mile. ;SelHng. three-year-olds-Con Dalton, 107 (Macklln), 8 lo 1, won; Jennie Reld, I09 (Glover), 5 to 2, second: Festoso,'110 (Jenkins), 5 to 1, third; Faversham, Glengaber, Vlnctora, Rey Hooker, Peter Weber Watossa, Kootenai. Time, 1:53^. Six furlongs, Seltins. Three-year-olds aLd upward— Alarla, 102 (Jenk- ins), 9 to 10, won; Highland Ball, 122 vHolmes).5 to 1, second; Peliotto, 121 (Dlngley), 7 to 1, third; Yaruba, Aun Page, Don Luis, Tobey, Major Cook. Time, 1:15M- Futurlty Course, SelUnr, Three-year-olds— Romany, 117 (Macklln), 13 to 5. won; Solstice, no (Ameo), 2 lo 1, second; Anchored, 115 (.Ward), 6 to 1, third; Racebud, Judge Wofford, Antlcch. Time, lilS"^. One aod one-sixteeoth miles, three-year-olds and upward- May W., 10« (DlnRley).3 to 5, won; Olluihus. 91 ( Ward), 5 to I.second; Lime- water, 9l(Holmea), 9 to 2, thl d; Coda. Ringmaster, Bernardino, E. Mc- Closkey. Time, 1:47^. TUESDAY, MAY 16. Pour furlongs, Selling, Maiden two-year-olds— Qllssando, III (Jenkins), 8 to 5, won; Racetto, 108 (Steward). IS to 1, second; Big Horn, 111 (Mack- lln), 12 lo 1, third; Juletto. The BuSoon, Bogus Bill, Cant so, Sisquoc, Tauobe, Koiena, Candle Light II., La Roma, Callina, Fiagxancy. Time, 0:49Ji. Seven furlongs, Selling, Four-year-olds and upward— Cabrlllo, 109 (Jenkins), even, woo; Lost Girl. 104 (Kuiz), ID to 1, second; Beoamela, 103 vMacklln\ 7 to 1, third; Montallade, Opponent, i avallo, Barry Tho- burn, Melkarth, Dare II. Time, 1:27?^. One mile. Maidens, Three-year-olds an-l upward— Sylvan Lass, 101 (Romero), 8 too, won; Ladtea. 101 (Oahurn), 13 to 5, second; Catastrophe. 123 (RoullUer), 10 lo 1, third; Masier Lee, Flacon, Bid Mc, Florence Fink, Henry C, Alhaja, Stone L., Chlspa, Averine, Wheat King. Thue, Ui3>4. ^evea furlongs. Handicap. Three-year-olds and upward-Rosormonde- 111 (Jenkins), 7 to 1, won : La Goleta, 111 (Wardi,5 to I.second; Pubrlllo. 103 (Macklln), 12 to 1, third; February, Horton, Formella, Einstein, Los Medanos, Wyoming. Time, 1:27!4. Six turlongs. Selling. Three-year-olds and upwards- Sly, 113 (Jenkins), 4 to 5. won; Socialist. 107 (Ward), 12 to I.second; PolentP. 109 ( Hulz), 9 to 1, third. Horatio, El Saldao. Widow Jones, Amasa. Time, 1:15. One mile and a sl.xteenth. Selling, Three-year-olda and upward -Ell dad, 122 (Wilson). 10 to l.won; Una Colorado, 12J (Vlckery).30 to 1- second; Sea Sprav, 123 'Kerrio), 60 lo I. third; Tempo, Gilbert, Earl Cochran, Rapldo, Felicite, Sclotlllale, Grady, Kalnler, Twlokle Twlnfc Time, l;60 WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. Five furlongs. Selling. Two-year-olds Glga: lu3 (Jenkins). 6 to 5, won ; St Caslmar, 1C8 (llockllo). 5 to 2, second; The See. 104 (O'Brien i, 8 to I, third; Hindoo Princess, Tom Sharkey, Palapa. March Seven Racetto, TIzoni, Jennie Riley, Expedient, Atelog. Time, 1:02!K. One mile, Selllog, Tbree-year-olds and upward— Alarla. 91 (Meany), U to 5, woti ; Recreation, 107 (JenkloB}. 7 to in, second; Inverary II. 109 (Holmes) third: Ed I-annlg^n, Billy McCioskey. Rosemald. Juva, Jingle Jingle, Tobey, Watossa, Polaskl. Time, 1:42. Six iurloDga, Selllog. Three-year-oMs and upward— Sly, 113 (Jenkins) lto2,won; Uorailo. Ill ( ^Inver), 12 to 1, second; Highland Ball, UO (Bolmeai, 10 lo I. third; Lothian, New Moon, High Hoe, Queen Nnbla. Chlbujhua. Outright; Jerllderlo, Con Dalton. Sir Urlaa. Time. l:H,S. One mile. Selling, Tbreeyear-olds and upward— Jennie Reld, 99 (Loulller).H to I. won; NIlKar, 93 (Ward), 6 to I, second: Imperious. 109 (Macklln). 4 to 1, tb-rd: The Fritter, Castake, Riugmreter. Festosu. Gleo Anne. Glbbettltllbbet, Benamela. 'lime. 1:42. Obe and an eighth miles Four-year-olda and upward— dd Spreckels, lOS (Jenkins). 7 to 10, won ; Roaioanle, 101 (J. Ward). 11 to LsecODd; Daisy P., 97 (Baasinger). 17 to 10. third. Time, l:53.S. One and a sLxteeoth miles, Aandicap. Ibree-yeaj-olda and upward- Malay, 102 (Ward). 5 lo 2, won; Potente. 98 (Jeoklnsi. 9 to 6 Bccjnd • PeiBonoe. 90 (J. Stewart), 40 to 1, third ; Ollnthus, San Venpdo. Dare 11., Widow Jonea, Dorward. Time, 1:17)^. 3iJ8 &ije ^ve^jttei^ mm ^cxt^Vftmu May 20, 189 * THE WEEKLY BE-EEDSR AND SPORTSMAN F W. KELLEY, Pbopbibtoe. -m- The Tflrf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast. — OFFICE — No. 22 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich. Special Representative, 31 Park Row. New Yorli, I KKAIH— One Vear, 83 : HlxMonlba, S1.75 : TiireelVlontliB.gl. STRICTLY m ADVAMOB. Money should he sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter addressed to P. W. Kklley, 22J< Geary St., San Francisco. Cal, Communications must be accompanied by the writers' name and address, not necessarily for pubUeation, but as a private guarantee of pnod faith. San Francisco, Saturday, May 20, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TROTTERS AND PACERS. CHA9. DERBY, 2:20 Oabwood Park Stock Farm. Danville DIABLO. 2:i9% Wm Murray, Pleasantnn. Cal GEORGE WA-irilNGTON. 2:1634... Chas Johnson. Woodland HAMBLEPONIAN WILKES, i67y... Green .Meadow S. F.. .=!ania Clara McKINNEY. 2:111(1 C. A. Durlee. Oakland Mlrw-OD WILKES 2:161.42 Nutwood Stock Farm. Irvmgton OaKNUT. 2:2lM '. B Nightingale. Cordelia. Cal PRINCE ALMONT, 2:lo?i J. B. Nigbiingale. Cordelia. Cal BTAM B.. 2:1114 Tutlle Bros., Rncklin STEINWAY, 2:25:^ Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Lanville THOROUGHBREDS. MONTANA, by Ban Fox Oscar Duke, Conejo, Ca LLANO SECO Baywood Stud, San Mateo, Cai HACKNEYS. IMP. GREEN'S RUFHS. 63 (42al) Baywood Stud, San Mateo DIEECTOKS HAVE BEEN APPOINTED by the Governor during tlie past week for several of the Agri- cultural Districts, and ae far as these districts are con- cerned there should be no further delay in the announce, ment of programs for their summer meetings. In many oi the districts the terras of a majority of the boards bad expired, and with less than a quorum of qualified mem- bers to act, nothing could be done, and this is still the unfortunate situation in a number of them. In those where the Governor has filled the vacancies, however, this excu?p does not exist, and ii meetings and programs are not promptly announced the members of the boards will have themselves to blame if large entry lists are not secured. There are at the present time in California five times the number of horses iu training that have been entered for the events in the Breeders meeting and if sufiicient programs are announced within the next two weeks to make a good circuit a certainty, these horses will be kept in training and liberally entered throughout. If, however, there is a long delay before annouDcements are made, a very large number of these horses will go out of training, as owners cannot afford to spend money in preparing their horses unless there is an assurance that enough meetings will be given to make it worth their while. All over the East, especially on the two Grand Circuits, entries to the majority of all the big purses and stakes have already closed with tremendous lists. Oae race at Glens Falls has over sixty entries, and there is not a high-class Eastern meet- ing advertised but the entrance money this year will pay the purses and leave a profit besides. The reason of this splendid condition of affairs is that all these purses were announced and advertised early in the year. Horsemen knew months ago when and where meetings would be held, what the amount of the purses would be, and began working their horses accordingly. The result is that 1899 is a record breaking year in the East as far as large entry lists are concerned. Secretaries and speed committees should understand that it is cheaper for an association to give big purses with many entries rather than small purses with few. A purse of JIOOO for 2:30 horses, if offered by any of the associations on the California Grand Circuit, will in all probability attract twenty or more entries. When it is taken into consideration that sixteen paid entries make the purse a self-sustaining one, that is, one that does not cost the association a cent, it can be readily seen that an event of that kind is cheaper than a $300 purse which attracts but eight entries. We would not advise the smaller associations to make all their purses $1000, however. Discretion must be used. The size of the town, probable gate receipts, etc., etc., must be considered. Neverthe- less, the purses should be as liberal as possible under the circumstances, and where there is almost an assur- ance that a very large entry list can be had for a large purse, offer it. The principal thing, however, is to get out thf programs as soon as possible. As has been stated before in these columns, the date of closing need not \>i . made early— two or three weeks prior to the nieeti.rg is sufficient — but get the programs before the horsemen, as every day of delay means fewer entries to the purses offered. Let every association that has a full board of directors get to work at once. There is a sea- son of great activity and prosperity just ahead of the people of California, and if the harness horse breeders are given the opportunity they will be able to share in the good times coming. IT WILL BE POOR POLICY on the part of any Agricultural Association in California this year if it does not make an extra effort to secure a creditable showing of the farm products of the district at its fair this year. There moat be a departure from the habit into which the majority of the district organizations inadvertently dropped during past yeard, of making the racing the only feature of the program to which particular atten- tion was given. The appropriation is given by the State to encourage the farmer to improve the quality of the products of his farm, orchard, vineyard and stock ranchs and while there is nothing that will lead to improvement in the breeds of light harness and thoroughbred horses like good purses and stakes offered for speed contests, it must be remembered that there are beef and dairy cattle, wool and mution sheep, ham, lard and bacon hogs, table and egg producing fowl, that need improving, while the fruits and grains and the handiwork of mechanics should not be overlooked, but liberal prizes be offered for the best that can be produced or manufactured by the resi- dents of the district. The old time county fair is a model which only needs intelligent study and practical energetic work to bring up to a standard that will cause it to be looked forward to annually with increased inter- est, as a place where the very best lessons in practical advancement may be learned, and where every resident of the district can find new ideas that will add to hi, comfort, happiness and financial benefit. It should be the endeavor of every agricultural board to hold a fair that will attract the very best people of the district to it as exhibitors and patrons. The speed contests should be the best that can be given, and the most strenuous effort made to have them honest and free from croi-ked work of any sort. Insist that everything connected with the meeting shall be clean and wholesome, and make the race tratfc as well as the pavilion a place where the wives and children can be taken with impunity and where the respectability of the town and county can receive innocent recreation and enjoyment combined with iastruction and actual benefit. JOHN SPLAN, of the firm of Solan & Newgass^ writes to the Breeder and Sportsman under date of May 12th : "Our May sale is over and was a success in every way. Every horse of merit brought a satisfactory price to the consignor and there was an unlimited de- mand for good useful animals either for track, road, car- riage or family use. I am sure that if some California horseman would fit a consignment of horses for market and send them to our sale they would get as good re- turns for them as they would any place iu the world. Since the first of January they have had the best market here for horses that they have ever had. There has been more high class carriage and family horses sold from this market than ever before in the same length of time. The enormous business that Tichenor & Co. do in that class of animals help to keep up the prices for sellers on anything of real merit. Thinking we can better ac- comodate our customers, both buyers and sellers, we will have our next sale the first part of November. Usually we have had our first fall sale in December but the in- creased demand for horses both in this country and Europe led us to believe that we could hold a very suc- cessful sale in that time of year. It would save the breeders and owners the trouble and expense of carrying them longer; they could have them in the best possible condition at that time and in shape to get the high dollar I am sure.". THE CLOSING OUT SALE of the standard bred horses belonging to the estate of H. W. Crabb will be held at the Napa Bace Track on Thursday next. The horses, 16 in number, are all there now and can be seen every day. Mr. H. E. Ward, the well known trainer, has them in charge and has speed to show. Take the ferry at foot of Market street, at 7:30 A. M. next Thurs- day, and the Napa train will stop at the track. You can return the same evening and get home in time for dinner. SAN FRANCISCO HOESE OWNERS might as well sell their horses or trade them off for bicycles. The telegraph reports from New Yoik that the San Francisco anti-truck company will be formed with a capital of $5,000,000, and we may expect that within a very short time a thousand of the horseless vehicles will be climb- ing our hills delivering to us our daily bread and milki carrying away our soiled linen, carting all the freight in the wholesale districts, and taking through the park and along the beach all those who now enjoy riding behind a spanking team. What makes the matter absolutely conclusive is that the dispatch announces that Mr. How- ard P. Taylor is at the head of the new company. Mr. Taylor severed his connection with Western Sports a few months ago and went East, where he came very near signing Fitzsimmons and Sharkey to hammer one another io death here near the Golden Gate for $30,000 and a steam beer lunch after the fight, but something prevented the consummation of the scheme. Now that he has concluded to bring the auto-truck to San Fran- cisco, horse owners had better turn their stables into chicken coops, sell their harness to the junk man and prepare to get out of the way when the bell rings or the gasoline blows up. Farewell, farewell, my Arab steed. THE 2:18 PACE for which $1000 is offered by the P. C. T. H. B. a. closes June 1st. Don't miss making an entry to this race. GET THEM READY for the four $1000 stakes which the Los Angeles Association offers, and entries to which close June 1st. The full conditions of these stakes are stated in our advertising columns and they will be found very liberal. Eead them over and get your horses ready. ENTEIES CLOSE fO-DAY for eight big, fat purses offered by the Louisville Fair and Driving Association, to be trotted and paced at their meeting the last week in Sep'ember. These races are all mile heats, beat two in three, and no strings are tied to any of them. Three to fill is the rule. The Inaugural Trotting Sale. There are few men in Caiifuroia who are better judges of what constitutes a firet-cIsBS, stylish roadster than C. E. Need- ham. Born amid the hills of Vermont hia early life was spent ID the neighborhood of the home of many of tbe best descendanlB of Joslio Morgan. The marvelous eodurance and docility of these ideal roadsters were recognized by bim and when tbe idea of making the long j )uroey screes tbe plains suggested itself he determined to collect the very choicest Morgans and Blackhawks be could to make the journey. His venture proved a success. After coming here people came from far and near to look at the hardy horses that had made the journey without an accident. He en- gaged Id agricultural pursuits and incidentally bred horses on a email scale. Hia itock of eqaines always found ready buyers and it was with many misgivings he retained some of the fillies for breeding purpjaes as the prices offered even in those days aeemed very high. He bred for an olj.'ct. that waa to get beauty combined with speed and thequaliScatiooB expected in stylish roadsters. The recorda show that his success in tbia waa phenomenal and at this sale which is* we might aay, the closing out of all hia horses there will be found many of the fioeat individnals ever offered in San Francisco, III health compels him to part with every one so seekers after teams for pleasure or busineaa wilt no donbt secure bargaina. Catalogues have been issued and will be sent to all applicants. Sale will take place Wednesday, May 31st at W. G. Layng's Occidental Horse Exchange, 721 Howard atreefc. Of Derby winners imported to America we enumerate the following and the years in which they won: In 1780, Dio- med, by Florizel; 1783, Siltram, by Eclipse; 1795, Spread Eagle, by Volunteer; 1798, Sir Harry, by Sir Peter; 1799, Archduke, by Sir Peter; 1830, Priam; 1832, St. Giles; 1863, Bine Gown; 1870, Kingcraf ; 1874, George Frederick, and 1883, St. Blaise. Of thess Priam waa by far the best race horse, having won the Goodwood Cup at 5 years, with the enormous weight of 139 pounds. Blue Gown and King- craft were both very old horses and died at sea from ex- haustion; and George Frederick waa imported into Canada. Of tbe reat Diomed, Priam and St. Blatae were tbe only ones to achieve any real distinction. Saltram, Sir Harry and Spread Eigle being only fairly good sires. St. Giles was buried alive io the pine woods of Alabama, and Archduke got nothing of value, while hia brother in 'England, Stani- ford, waa their beat broodmare aire prior to the advent of Pantaloon. Nine-top notchera are named for the 2:04 pace at Glens Falla Grand Circuit meeting. They are Frank Agao 2:03J, Klatawah 2:05J, Chehalis 2:04^, Planel 2:04|, Frank Bosaeh 2:04}, Coleridge 2:051, Anaconda 2:04J, and Searchlight 2:04^. The free-for-all trot at the same meeting has 15 nominationa aa followe: Kentucfey Union, Grace Haatings, Bells J., Directum Kellv, Gaylon, The Abbot, Heir-at-Law, Nico, Bingen, William Penn, John Nolan, Bilma, Alcidalia, Eagle Flannagan and Monterey. This is the first aaaocialioa that has closed races for the fastest classes for trotters and pacers, and tbe above named horses show about how they are likely to line up this year. Mat 20, 1899] ©Jje ^vestiev ccttb §poviftnmu 329 SPURTS, SKIPS AND SKIVES. [By THE Green 'Us.] A stranger came ioto see me the other day and said he bad been reading io the Breeder and SpoRrsMAN that there was a demand for horaes. He also remarked that be had a pacer about 15 handa high, kind and eentle, for a lady to drive, that coold pace a mile in 2:20 sure, and asked me how much be ought lo be worth. I told him I had never seen bis horse and it was too hard a question to answer anyway. Then be wanted to know how much he oagbt tn ask for him. I replied that if the horse was all he represented him to be three or four hundred dollars was not too little. He said he'd take ¥175. When asked if the horse was ever driven a mile under the watch, there was a negative reply. He woald not spend a dollar to have bim trained and would not even hire a trainer to show bim to a prospective buyer. The borse had never been timed a quarter, bat he could pace "awful fast." I BUggesled tbat he send the horse to some good man here in the city (be was 75 miles in the country) and let him show him on the road. Not much; if anybody wanted the borse they could come to his place and look at him. He wouldn't have the bother of shipping him. I gave him the names of two or three dealers and said they might look at the horse if they happened to be in his part of the State. I don't know whether be went to see them or not, but I'll bet a two-ouoce toe weight against his horse that he's got him yet and is sweafing tbat this talk about there being a market for horses is all baucombe. A promineat member of the Golden Gate Park Driving Association called me up on the phone one day last week and invited me to occupy a seat with bim on a trip that was to be taken by several members of tbat popular organizition the object of which trip was to look for a site for a driving and race track. I was on hand at the ap >oioted time and four of us, seated in Dr. Dalziel's trap, with that gentleman handling the ribbons, braved the wind and flying sand of last Sunday and made the trip. We saw two or three places where tracks could be built at small expense — one especially that was sheltered from the wind even on that awful day. We did not have "power to act," but were simply looking around, but I wiU tell the Bbebder's readers right here that the Golden Gate Park Driving Assoriation have never yet started out to accomplish anything and failed. Its members are not all millionairep, but they are enthusiaslic, energet'C and never quit. They have set their minda on having a track of their own— a half mile track will do them— and you can bet your life against a red apple they'll have it. I'll tell you something more — they have already bad asturances that the necessary capital will be forthcoming. As I said before, the members of this club are not all millionaires, but there are many o^ them whose checks will be honored for as mach as a man can conveniently carry away from a bank. A well appointed track far harness horses exclusively would be a great addition to the many pleasuie spots of San Francisco, and would be a paying investment if properly conducted. The Golden Gate will have one in less than a year. My friend, C. A. Durfee, who owns one of the greatest stallions in America beyond a doubt in McKinney 2:11|, baa be3n lookint: forward this spring to the day his fast mare, Miss Jessie 2:14, would foal a colt by that horse. He wanted ll to be a coll, as be knew it could not help trotting fast with such a sire and dam, and said he, "I want a worthy successor to the old horse when he dies." (Durfee always calls Mc- Kinney "the old horse," though he ie but 12 years old and acts and looks like a colt.) Well, Miss Jessie foaled one day last week. In fact she foaled twice— there were twins. As usual in such cases both were small and one died. The little one left, however, is a colt and though just now be is not bigger than a j ic6 raboit and has to get on a step" ladder to look up over the grass in the pasture to find bis mother, he's a trotter right now. I hope Durfee will raise the youngster and that he'll trot in two minutes, for he has had bad luck with the mares he bred last year. He bred three maies of his own — two of them to Directum, neither of which is in foal. 1 received by mail the other day from my friend, J. M. Hackett, of Rocklio, Placer county, a pbotogr-aph of a colt he bred tbat is certaioly one of the most pi ecocious looking voungsiers tbat ever stood while a camera was pointed at him. Five years ago Mr. Hackett purchased at a Palo Alto Bale a two-year-old filly by Lottery, son of Electioneer. This filly's dam was by Mohawk Chief, out of Mater Occidentis, the dam of Occident 2:16J. The filly was driven on the road by her new owner, started in several matinee races od the Kocklin track and got a wagin record of 2:50. She is a fine looker and can pull a wagon an eighth any time in 19 sec- onds. She was bred last year to Stam B. 2:UJ, and this precocious young colt is the re3ult of tbat mating. The picture shows bim to be a very handsome colt, as well as a particularly well boned, straight legged fellow and his owner writes that his legs was as straight the day he was foaled as they were twenty-six days after when the picture was taken. Mr. Hackett thinks so well of this colt that he has entered him in the Hariford Futurity. E/ery person in and about Kocklin is sorry tbat Stam B. is not in training this year, as there are so many rich purses for the classes to which he is eligible. However, the Tattle Brothers, who own him (and two more eothasiastic or gentlemanly horsemen ever lived), resolved to give him a rest this year, and then get bim ready for the races next season. He ie looking as fine as silk, acts batter than he ever did, is as proud as a peaeock, and when he does start there is not the slightest reason why he should not lower his record. Stam B.'s oldest colt is three years old, and the only one of that year. He is being worked at Sacramento now and can show quarters in 40 second or belter, though he has had but very little education as yet. There are but three two-year-old?, and one of these called Rosalind, out of Klickitat Maid 2:19, worked a quar- ter last week in 39 seconds. Stam B 's colts are all good lookers and all bays, Ohase & Mendenhall's Sale Tuesday. Horses at Fresno. Tuesday next at the salesyard of Chase & Mendenhall (successors to Killip & Co ), corner Van Ness avenue and Market street, there will be a sale of horses that will doubt- less attract a large crowd of buyers. At this sale nine matched draft teams from the celebrated J. D, Patterson Farm in Ventura county, will be offered to the highest bidder. These hcrees weigh from 1250 to 1500 pounds each, are all young and sound and the best loosing lot of horses hrought to this city for some time. With one exception they are all broke to work and are so perfectly matched in pairs that they should bring good prices. There is one very handsome time of dapple grays, but nearly all are blood bays, with short stout legs, the very best of quarters and couplings, round ribbed, and with handsome heads and necks- They were sired by a Belgian draft horse and are out of high bred mares. At the same sale there will be a lot of general purpose and express bcses, all well broken, ofiered for sale^ and a con- signment of sixteen head of standard bred trotters sired bv Hawthorne, California Lambert and Dictator Wilkes, and consigned by W. A. Shippee, of Stockton. There ought to be some rare bargains picked up among the horses of this consignment. Chase & Mendenhall report great activity in the horse business, and Mr. Mendenhall, who is cons'antly traveling oyer the State, says that there is ready sale for all good horses. The firm has sold a dczen teams within the past month at good prices. We saw at the yard a very handsome pair of bays by Adventure, son of Venture, that had just been sold to a wealthy Mexican and will be shipped to Guay- mas on the next steamer. They brought an excellent price. At the yard now is a pair of cobs by Fulton G. Berry's prize Hackney Paragon. They are all ready to hitch to a carriage, being docked and trimmed up and perfectly edu- cated for the work they are intended to do. This team and a very handsome saddle horse, a beautiful black, are ofiEcjrtd at private sale. They can be seen at the yard on the day of the auction sale if not previously sold, and are well worth taking a look at. Tne sale next Tuesday will be tbe first sale of the season, and hereafter, during the summer there will be an aection sale at this well known yard every alter- nate Tuesday. The Blue Bibban Sale. But meagre reports have come by telegraph of the great sale being held at Cleveland this week by tbe Fasig- Tipton Company, but as will be seen by the following, good prices are being obtained. The Palo Alto lot will reach a high average, though the bidding on the great young stallion Advertiser was not quite up to expectations. Who Is It 2:12 brought J5600, which is evidence that Sam Gamble knew such a horse would be appreciated in the East when be secured him for this sale. By next week we expect to re- ceive full returns of tbe sale and will give them to oar readers. Advertiser, b h, 2:l'iiy.. by Electioneer— Lula Wilkes; B. F. Tracey, New York $ 2.600 Elata, b f. by hexler Prince— Elden; Dan Mahoney, Ports- mouth. N. H 9C0 Carrie Ci^sweH. b f, 2:25, bv Altivo— America; Dan Mahoney, Portsmouih. N. H _ 3.00IJ Lauretta., cb m. by Norris— Latira C ; J. L. Tarl'on. Lesi-gtou 810 ADselita. b f. 2::W— , by Defter Prince- Auselma; Peter Tiuax, ^au Gaire, Wis S75 Judge aniuK. br b,2:L8i4, by Wilkes Boy— LocoUy; M Magaire, New York 900 jQDlorio. b t. by Altivo— Jennie Benton; D. M. Haney, Ports- moutb, N. « 2,100 Norace, CD g, showed half in l:C6,by Norris- Blonde; O. G, KeQt. Cieveiftod 2,OC0 Jnniu. bit b. ^■.2i, by Eleclioneer- Nellie; Ponce Smith, Ler- lio. Germany _ 550 Homeward, b h, 2:1354. by Stratway— Ida May; A.Johnson, Breickton, Mass 800 Askey, br h, ':OSi£i, bv McFarland- Strange Girl, Ventura Stook Ftirtn; Chirles Tanner, ol Cleveland 7,500 Who Is It, gr g. 2-A2. hy Nutwood W'liKes — Las-^ie Jaeu, Sam G'lcaDte, 01 Sau Francisco; D. Mahouey, of Porlsmouth, N. H 5,600 Red >eaU b h. 2:10',^. bvRed Hearl-Alice M., Venture Stock Farm; B H. Demore^st, of Bostou 1,800 Alice M.. b m, 2:2-5. by Mark Field— Baydetl, Venture Stock F^rm; W. J. Wh^te. of Cievelaad 900 Maggie, b m. 2:17^^. bv Bijurbooite— Kiltie, Oakwocd Stock Farm; Fred Atvvell, of Boston _ 825 Sandy Boy. ch b. *.':12. by Spbyox— LIzette, Oakwood Stock Farm; John McGuire. of New Yofk „ 800 Browu Seal, br c. hy AiHddin— Alice M., Venture Stock Farm; p. (Harvey, of PitLsbure, Pa 775 Bessie Wilbeswind, ch m. 2:lO. by WilkcFWiod- ==ilkie A,, Oak- wood Stock Farm; Jnbu MaGuire. of New Yorfe. 650 FUf.bugb Lee, ch g, irlal to oart 2:;-.8 by Elecilou— Alabama, Pledmoui Fnrm; A Juhnaon. of Brockioo. Muss 6^0 Nelly Bly. b m, -i-JO^i. by Starboul— sadie McGregor, 3. (bristenaon; R. W. K ibtis, of Boston 575 Burgesa, cb e. h-ilf In 1:H, Almout Jr. — Kva, Piedmont Farm; 8. Masstth of Butler. Pa.. 530 Matle Mastiii. b f, by .-^eii-ijiel Wiikes— flauehter of AUie West, Pifdmont FaTn; J. F. i urner of Amb:er. Pa 525 Willis B. bg 2:l6*i. bvf'hester rhlef-dinghter of Blue Bell, (.>akwofjd Stock Farm; W B. Bosh, of Fot vSayDe Ind 500 Stratbbelle. CD m,2:'J.i, by Strathmore— Hope Suul, Oakwood Stock Farm; Vf. B. Bosh, of Fort Wayne, lad 600 Dr. Ira B. Dalziel, tbe well known veterinary dentist of this cily, went do»n lo Fresno last week to attend to the teeth cf a large number of horses owned there, and kindly took a few notes of the trotters and pacers in trailing on the Fresno track. Worth Ober, whose face is so familiar to drivers through our park and speedway but who has been missed from these haunts lately, is handling a half dozen colts at Fresno for the Occidental Land and Improvement Company, oi which Mr. J. C. Kirkpatricfc of this city is president. These colts are all by Teheran 2:24, son of Mambrino Wilkes and Narka, by Nephew. These colts range from yearlings to fouriyear-olds and have been bandied at the track but five weeks. Sweet Marie, a three-year-old, was worked a mile in 2:35 last week and a quarter in 35 seconds. A black yearling filly, a regu- lar prize beauty, trotted a quarter in 41 seconds tbe third time she was hooked up. This was speed enough and she will not be speeded again this year. Mr. Ober is also work- ing a four-year-old by Teheran called Edna. She has already been a mile in 2:30 and has shown so fast when brushed that she is expected to be fit for the races this year. There are others in this siring of young Teherans that are very promising, and as Worth Ober is one of the most care- ful and painstaking of trainers they will not be injured io any way in traijiog. C. E. Clark, who gave Toggles 2:09}, and many other of the fast ones raised in the San Joaquin valley their marksj has a stable of nine trotters and pacers at Fresno. Our Jack 2:13i, by Sleioway, is among them and is going very fast in his work. It is thought he will be able to materially reduce his mark this year. Atbalbo is the name given a three-year-old pacer by Diablo 2:09i, out of Athalie, the dam of Athadoa 2:10. Those who have seen this youngBter move say that a very fast record is certainly to be opposite his name before the year is out. He has paced quarters in 33 secondj already and that without much work. In addition to this son of the mare Athalie, there are two more of ber produce in Mr. Clark's stable at present. These are a twc-year-old and a yearling, boh by Junio, the elder a pacer the other a trotter. Listerine, the bay mare by Atbadon 2;I0, which was cam- paigned last year, but did not get a mark, is doing much better in her work this season. She ought to be a good mare this year and able to win some of the trotting events in which she will be entered. Sue, another green mare by Atbidon, is a good prospect for this year. Stratbway is represented in Mr. Clark's string by a three- year old pacer called The Jew. This fellow is a good one. He has already been a mile in 2:25, last quarter in 33 seconds. The four-year-old stallion Sable Le Grand, by Sable Wilkes, out of Thso, bv Le Grand, is doing well uoder Mr. Clara's careful haodliag and will certaioly be able to get a low record if raced this year. He is a handsome horse and has a nice way of going. There is considerable interest being manife3ted already in Fresno over the meeting to ba held this year there in con- junction with the diatrict fair. Nearly every breeder in the country is sorry Junio was sent East to ba sold and there is further regret tbat ha was said to go to Europe, as be can outbreed any French coach or other foreign borse in America as a sire of coach and carriage borse when mated with proper mares, while all his get have go^d action and speed. Directors for Agricuilural Districts. During the past week Governor Gage has put several of the Agricultural District Aeecciations in working order by appointing new directors to fill the vacancies that existed in tbe Boards. The following are the names of those appointed during the week : Di'-trict Agricnltnral Societv No. 3, Butte County : A. L. Nichols, A. L. Clark, B. Cnssic. F. C. WiIIi»mP, W. J. O'Connor. L. H. M':Ioi06b, T. P. Beodricbsand F. C. Lask. District No. 36. Solano rountv: George M. Stearns of Benicis; Cbarlfs iVJcCaulev, Edward Wikon, John Brownlee and J. J. Lucbsinger. Vallej — T. H Buckingham of Davisville, Robert T. Curry of Dison and R. F. Rush of Suisuo, Agricultural District, No. 1, embracing San Francisco and Alameda counties — W. M. Kent, H. W. Mfek. P. E. Dalton, Oakland; C. S. Crittenden, A. G. Gurnt'it, R. B. Milroy, San Fraociscr; A. H. Cohen, Fruiivale, sod C. N Neal, Alameda, Agricultural Distric', No. 41. of Del Norte ciuoiy — J. P. Weniz, A. Ulrich und Hcory Weetbrook. all of Wmiih river. Agricultural District. No. 23, of Kings and Tulare coun- ties— G B McCord, Hanford; Charles Downing, Arroona; C. J. Berry, Visalia; V. D. Krupp, Porterville; Jchn Touhy, P J S Montgomery, W. F. Ingwerson and A. Young, all of Tulare. He Appreciates Caustic Balsam. Savannah, Ga., Feb. 23, 1898. The Lawrenct-Wiliiams Co., Cleveland, O.: I have used your Gombault's Caustic Balsam quite fre- quently on some very obstinate cases where other blieters were of no avail, and secured very satiefaclorv rtsulrp, I write this to inform you of my spprfciation of your bliser and will prescribe it in eucb canes as are needed, as I believe that I can find no preparation tbat gives better reaultP. It you will kindly inform me as to your lowest price per dozen you will greatly oblige Wm. H. MnBPHY, Jb , V. 0. 330 ^Ijs i^veeXfs^/ mtif §psyvt»mccn* LMat 20, 189 p Sulky Notes. Theee are sixty-six entries in Falls, N.Y. the 2:28 trot at Glens Allen Low£ is now connected with the Boston Journal as tart editor. A PAIS of trotting ostriches is the latest attraction for fair and race meetings. Rose SpEiGUE. dam of McKinney 2:11}, has a black colt at foot by Sable Wilkes. StVBN hundred men are at work op the construction of the Empire City's new trotting club. KOAD hcrses handled and for sale. Orders taken. ^Address D. E. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. Two colts by Direct, 2:05J, oat of Eosie C. 2:16, by Duroc Prince, are beinR worked on the Tacoma track. J Leonaed, of Montana, bought foui Prodigal joungsters with the money he got from John Noian last July. Nanny, by Direct 2:05J, out of the dam of Nancy Hanks 2:04, recently foaled a filly by Stamboul 2:07^ Spokane has organized a driving club with Fred Mason as president, I. C Williams secretary, and F. W. Branson treasurer. Monroe Salisbort has leased the racing qualities of the trotting stallion Oleo, belonging to Eugene Allen of Livermore. A pair of trotterp, David King 2:22J and Aldaret 2:26J, were sold recently to go to Europe 15000 was the price received by the owner. Ir all the horses nominated answer the starter's bell in the M. and M. Stake at Detroit, the stake will be worth J1500 more thau its guaranteed value. P. W. Hodges' string at Denver consists of Geo. W. Mc- Kinnev 2:14i,You Bet 2:12J,Bill Nye 2:14J Our Lucky 2:16J, and a green trotter and a green pacer 'They are a. doing well and going fast, rsey have nearly all been entered in the races to be held at Denver next month. C. E. Owens, of Colorado Springs, has old to C. G. Schneck, of the same place, the bay stallion Hooper, i:ni. He was a good horse last year-started twenty-two times, won three firsts, eleven seconds, two thirds, three fourths, and was outside the money but three times. Mb. Chas. Jeffhies will have a good string of horses to campaign on the California circuit this year. He a'resdy has in bis string at Plcasanton I Direct 2:13, by Direct 2.05J, Fannie Putnam 2:15}, by Christmas, Annie Rooney i:lv and her full sister Marguerite, by Slrathway and Brice McNeal 2:19}, by Dudley. EoEEBT Goelet, the wealthy New York man, who died recently at Naples, Italy, was a lover of the trotters bnd he ofiered the Gcelet Prizs for 2:20 trotters which will be a feature of the Goshen meeting next summer. Mr. tioelet was prominent in social and financial circles and was also an ardent admirer of yachting. One of the greatest brood mares living to-day is the fif- teen-year old mare Charm, by Santa Claus 2:17}, out of Toto (dam tf Falkland 2:i3J), by P/incepe. Charm is the dam of Fascination 2;15|, Charmine 2:19}, Holly Woodnut 2:20J, and the pacers Spreckles 2:18} and Jewell Woodout 2:17}. There are four more of her produce owned by Charlie Nolan and three of them can beat 2:30 on a trot, so that her list will be increased to eight before fall. J. M. Alviso's Diablo colt was the favorite at the track Saturday and its performance will be placed down upon the records as one of marvel. The mile was made at a very lively gate and the last quarter in 28 in a iog — Pleasanton Bulletin. [The Bulletin editor evidently does not intend that the departure of Keating's string shall cause the public to believe that all the speed has gone East. Fey del Diablo! velozj acelerado, prorUo, vencejo, excesivo/'] PoRTERViLLB, Tulare county, proposes to have two days racing on Thursday and Saturday, June 8th and 10th. Fri- day, the 9ih, is the date set for an annual local celebration, and no racing will be held that day. The Boucher track has been secured for the races and a program will be arranged for trotters, pacers and runners. The yearling fillv by Mendocino, 2:19^, out of the famous producer Sontag Mohawk, has been named Never Again, she being the last foal of her dam, now dead. So good a jadge of a horse as Andy Welch recently made the prediction that Directly 2:03} would beat two minutes and all the other pacers in training this year. Admiral Dewey, the yearling colt, by Bingen, 2:06|, out of iNancy Hanks, 2:04, is a powerfully built youngster, and acts as though he will eventually make a very fast trotter. fiocKLiN, Placer county, is quite a horsey town and the matinees that come ofi over the track there are not only well attended, but are "for blood." The rain has interfered every time this spring that a meeting has been arranged, but on the Fourth of July there is to be a day of sport, for which all the horse owners up in that section are already making preparations. T. E. Keating was presented by his Pleasanton friends before leaving for Denver with a handsome watch chain and charm. The latter consisted of four miniature golden horse shoes, with the figures 1898 in sapphires. On each shoe was engraved the names Searchlight, Anaconda KIstawah with their records mede last year, handsome piece of the jeweler's art. Dione and It was a very There is a yearling McKinney colt in the Crabb sale which comes oil at Napa next Thursday that ought to be worth buying. He is out of Biddy Toole, a daughter of A. W. Richmond. His second dam is Dublin Mary, a fast running mare by Humboldt. This colt is a gray and a very likely fellow, and by his breeding is entitled to trot fast. Another yearling in the sale is by Altamont, out of Saturn, a mare by San Diego, out of Cora C, 2:'^2J. There are a number of choice animals in this sale. In speaking of the peculiarities of the colt Limerick, Mr Kenney told mp, says Murray Howe, that he cured him of the annoying habit of throwing bis nose out and shaking his head by simply trimming all the long hairs out of his nostrils The wind blew the hairs back in his nose and tickled him so that he could not keep his head still. Kenney said that he believed that long hairs in the nose was just what caused so many horses to shake their heads when trot- ting against the wind. It is a new one on me, but it looks sensible and is worth remembering. A RECENT incident on the New York Speedway, which set everybody to talking, was the re-appearance of the great pacer Robert J., 2:0U, on the road. The matchless little campaigner has been roaghin? it in New Jersey since last eummer, and he came back to town so fat and lusty looking that only those who knew him well were able to recognize the former champion of pacerdom. A STATISTICIAN has figured it out that this year on the 1100 and odd tracks of the National and American Trotting Associations, the purses and stakes will aggregate about $3,650,000. A NDMBEE of horses employed in railroad grading in San Luis Obispo countv were recently discovered by the county veterinary to be afliicted with glanders. They were con- demned and killed. The W. a. Mackinder Co,, the Nspa county auctioneers have issued a very handsome catalogue of the horses be- longing to the Crabb estate, which are to be sold at auction at Napji May 20th. A McCaffeett high wheel sulky, a Frazer bike, a ball bearing Bilz speed cart and a lot of harness, boots and gen- eral stable paraphernalia will be sold at the Crabb Estate sale at Napa next week. The three-year-old filly Narion, by Arion, 2:07i, out of Nancy Hanks, 2:04, will be handled some this yetr, but will not be raced until she is fully matured. She is said to be beautifully gaited and naturally speedy. NiMROD, a bay gelding with black points, by Eyraud, son of Eros, and out of ' tla, dam of two in the list by Naubuc, is to be put up for the high dollar at the Crabb sale at Napa next week. Nimrod is good enough to train for the races and is a very stylish roadster. He is well broken and as game as a pebble. There is an excellent prospect for this fellow. He is four years old and perfectly sonnd. In his book, "Training the Trotting Horse," Charles Marvin says : " Because we boot a colt is no reason for sup- posing that we know he will strike himself. They are used as a safeguard — as a preventive against possible accidents and injuries. You may work a colt or horse nine times without boots and he may never touch a hair, but the tenth time he may make a false step, may find a bad place in the track, bcome unbalanced and break, and I care not how pure-gaited he may be, he is quite likely to cut a quarter or strike a tendon or sustain any of the many varieties of such injuries, ranging in consequence from a temporary disability or spoil- ing the gait to permanent retirement. Do not take chances with a good coll; take him to John A. McEerron, at 203 Mason street, and have him fitted with the boots he needs. The clever turf writer, Allen Lowe, who for several years edited the trotting department of the Boston Globe, and later was in the sale business, has been made manager of the trot- ting horse department of the Boston Journal. A DEIY1K6 club, capitalized at $30,000, has been organ- ized at Kansas City, and a half-mile track will bs built. G T. Stockman has been elected president, C. C. Christie vice' president, C. S. Curry secretary and J. H. Oglesby treas'irer" Among the early additions to the standard pacing list of 1899, is Trilby Maid, winner of a match race at Woodland, on Saturday, May Oih. This mare is owned by Mr. C. Montgomery, of Yolo countv, and her three heats in 2:24, 225 2-24 are very good for this early in the season Trilby Maid is by a son of Black Ralph 10.687, that was out of a mare by John Nelson 187, and Trilby Maid is herself out of a Nelson mare. The young pacer Sandow, that is to be sold at Napa next Thursday at the sale of horses belonging to the Crabb estate, will be a gooJ prospect for some one to buy for the circuit this year. He has been worked very little, but shows lots of speed. He is by Dietatus 2:19}, sire of Dictatress (31 2-18} and is out of EUa (dam of Cora C. 2:22i, Like Like 2-25 and Black Prince 2:36J), by Naubuc, sire of the dam of Directly 2:03} and others. Sandow is a large horse, five years old and over sixteen hands high. Mr. Ward, who has been handlirg him for the past few weeks, believes Sandow is capable of a mile in 2:15 this year. He will be shown in harness on the track the day of the sale. Frank Walker, the well known starting judge, who gives the word " Go! " to the trotters in the Grand Circuit, has a very high opinion of last year's Kentucky Futurity winner, Peter the Great 2:12J, owned by J. Malcolm Forbes. To a group of horsemen who were talking about the probable outcome of the $5000 stallion race to be trotted at the New York Grand Circuit meeting. Walker said the other daj: " I think I can name the winners of first and second money right now." Asked to do so, he answered: " Directum Kelly first, Peter the Great second. And if Kelly fails to train, as some expect he will fail, then I look to see Peter the Great beat all the stallions out this year. He could trot in 2:10 or better last season as a three-year- old, and he has never gone a hard race in his life, so that be ought to train on and do something wonderful as a four-year- old. Yes, I believe Mr. Forbes will start him in place of Bingen in the big race here. Perhaps Bingen is just as fast as, or even faster, than the colt, but he is at a disadvantage in a big field, as everybody knows, and Peter the Great is as steady as an eight-day clock." A SAMPLE of inbreeding will be seen at J. W. Daly's farm, at Mount Kisco, N. Y., next year. He has bought a mare by Sable Wilkes 2:18, dam Lucina, by Guy Wilkes, and will breed her to Oro Wilkes 2:11, son of Sable Wilkes, by Guy Wilkes. The fine race mare Louise M., by Strathlan, belonging to E. T. Covey of Pueblo, cut one of her front ankles while in training last week and it is probable she will never be able to enter a race. Her record is 2:13} and she had been entered for the summer races. Don't miss the eale of horses belonging to the Crabb estate which comes oflf at Napa next Thursday. There are some splendid bargains to be had at this sale, and as it is held to close up the estate, there will be no by bidding but every horse will be sold for the highest bid. Several of the Eastern associations have made a peculiar mista&e this year in excepting Eule 28 from their conditions. Rule 28 last year was the one that provided that all drivers should hold a license issued by the National Trotting Asso- ciation. At the last Congress this rule was abrogated and Eule 28 is now the one which provides that intoxicated men : hall not be permitted to drive. The associations which have excepted Eule 28 doubtless did not know that the license rule was dead, and have inadvertently provided that a load of gin can be carried by drivers. At the Splan-Newgass sale on May 4, the stallion Mar- shall Director was purchased by a horseman at Newcastle, Pa for $1500 It was probably made for the Locust Grove Farm at that place, which is the home of Director 2:17. There has been too much business for the old horse, his book having filled each year before the season has started, that Mr McAfee found it necessary some time ago to look around for another sire In this son of Director he should have a splendid horse for the place. Marshall Director is a black stallion, 15.2 hands high, and five years old. His dam is the noted trotting mare, Mary Marshall, 2:12| and sister to May Mirsball, 2:08}. It is claimed that this stallion has trotted miles below 2:20. One of the best prospects in the State at the present time is a bay gelding owned by Gus Kas^ling, the well known horeesboer of tr'alinas. This yelding is nine years old, sound and alt light and without a record. He has never been campaigned, and all the training he has received has been given him by Mr. Kassling. He has named him Horse Shoe Boy. Oo Saturday of last week at the Salinas track Horse Shoe Boy was given a workout in the presence of a number of people. Mr. Kassling drove him a couple of easy miles in 2:27 and 2:23 and then sent him along some. He trotted the first half in 1:08}, the third quarter in 34 seconds, and the last quarter in 33 seconds, making the mile well within himself and without company in 2:15J. This must be considered a great performance for a green horse trained and driven by a man who is not a pro- fessional. Horse Shoe Boy is by Reliance 969, out of a mare by Mambrin'. Battler, son of Biggart's Rattler. He is a full brother to the bay gelding Tippoo Tib 2:26, that was cam- paigned in this State some years ago and took his record at Petaluma in 1891. Mr Kassling failed to enter his horse in any of the Breeders $1000 purses and there are many other owners in the same fix. "The chances are that nominations to the fast classes of this meeting will be at a premium before the date for na^aing horses, August Ist. It is more tban likely that Horse Shoe Boy will start in one of the nomina- tion purses at the Breeders meeting, as he is too good a horse to run loose. Bi J JAY-EYE-SEE »^ f ji iHirt^Tm.^^ Quinn's Ointmen It is the best preparation I hate ever used or heard 6 of. I heartily recommend it to all Horsemen. 5S J\-c have hv7idrcds 0/ such tcstimoniacs. il.ijOpcr Pacltase. Isk • iar Uru-aist lor it. Ifliodoes nol kcpp Itne \\ 111 seiul prepaid CD rectMpt of price. Adilresg V/. B. EDDV&- CO-iWhitehan,N.V. May 20, 1899] fS^lje ^veehsv ^wt^ §^(ivt«niatu 331 Saddle Notes Cabbillo has showD something of hia true form in Cor- rigan's hande. Miss Rowena waa second to Klepper in the fast time of l:13i for six furloi?g& at Morria Park the other day. In her last fourteen starts Sly has been inside the money except on one occasion Her last five starts were wins. The seven months' winter racing season closes to-day. X)iere will be several carloads of runners shipped East next Frank McMahon will race at Denver. He will ship Flora Hawk. Stroms and several two-year-olds there in a few days. PooLBOOMS will be open at SausaUtd next week, the town trnstees there haviog'-'f^ven Hnm'^hTVy &^Co., and Harvey & Co. licenses. ' '/^^' ■ '■' ■ ■'"'"■'-' ' ■ C. B. Hawkins' Belsy. Broeck by Ten Broeck, dropped a fall brother to Traverser on April 20:h. He is a chestnut by imp. Rossington. '_ Wm. Murray pulled out -for Saratoga Sunday with Rey del Tierra. Three Borts, Tar Hill, Flamoraj Krckumbob, and several two-year-olds. The yearlings by Liasak are a very grand lot. If not sold privately they will likely be offered publicly at New York some time during the summer. Pink Coat, which is in training at Sbeepshead Bay, is doing as well as could be desired, having so far done all tbat his trainer, Tiffen, has asked of him. CoBSiNE won the Clark Stakes at Louisville last week, Ha|5sbu[rg second and Hia Lordsbip third." The time 2:01^ was fair for the condition of the track. Garnet Ferguson sent Floridan and Nance O'Neill East last week. These two youngsters ought to win well this season, as they are a couple of good ones. The Petaluma running meeting may not be held. At last reports the bonus which the promoters of the acheme de- sired the town people to raise had not been subscribed. One of the greatest causes of trouble with jockeys it that they are spoiled by the public. Swelled head has caused many a piomising lad to develop into a very poor performer. Howard Mann continues to train nicely, and it looks as if Mr. Joyner will send this good-looking animal to the post for tbe Brooklyn Handicap in better fettle than he ever was in his life. Peixotto died very suddenly at Oakland Wednesday. He was entered in a race Tuesday but was unable to start, owing to a rupture of tbe bowels from which he died. He was re- garded as a very fair aprinter. Constructor Allen last Monday looked over the ground for the proposed new race track at South San Francisco, and pronounced it a splendid location for a Qrstclass mile track. Work on the same will probably be commenced in June. .Golden Rule and Adolph Spreckels have been the big- gest winnera for the Corrigan atable this year. Last reason Won't Dance headed the list for the stable. Golden Rule has a few stake engagements in the East outside of Saratoga. The Coney Island Jockey Club baa announced the follow ing declarations from the Suburban Handicap, which will be run Saturday, June 17ib: Scottish Cbiefiain, Voter, George Bo5d, Whistliog Con, Lambent, Miss Marion and Booey Boy. DuBiNG the electrical storm early Thursday morning two thoroughbredp, Crusader and Volselta, the property of a turf- man named Davis, of Winchester, Ky., tbat were pasturing on Wiosion'a farm, near Milldale, were struck by lightning and killed. 8am Hildreth sent the winnera of two Morria Park stake events to the post Saturday. Jean Bereaud took the Withers stake while Governor Budd was first in the Inter- national steeplechase. Both sported the colors of W. C. Whitney. Mrs. Bryan MoClelland's good Bermuda-Liric colt' Ways and Mean?, is in demand. Her trainer was ofiered 17500 for Ways and Means Saturday afternoon. It can aleo be said that $6000 was refused for Lieutenant Gibson of the same stable. It is announced tbat when his racing career is finished Lord William Beresford's bay horse, Knight of the Thistle, by Rosebery-The Empress Maud, the winner of the Kemp ton Park Great Jubilee stakes will be sent to America for stud purposes. Tbebe are so many no account two-year-olds around this season that their owners have trouble in giving them away, but not in many a year has there been so many men with money on tbe lookout for two-year-olds with some class to them. — The Horse Fancier. With the reorganization of the Tennessee Breeders' Asso- ciation comes the announcement that for the future it will be tbe policy of that club to give but one race meeting a year at Cumberland Park, Nashville. This meeting will in all probability be confined to the first week in May of each year. This would indicate that the association had aban- doned tbe idea of holding its annual meeting io the fall, as waa suggested and discuased in its meetings last winter. FiLiGBANE, at 98 pounds, looks rather tempting for the Brooklyn Handicap. Indeed, it would seem as if the Morris colt has a most excellent chance to lead tbe way and be the first of his age to capture one of the two big events the, Brooklyn or Surburban Handicaps. Harlem is preparing to give Bo;iie high-class racing. It II ofier purses of $500 and handicaps of $600. There will be no syndicate book in the ring. It was tried last season but ruined tbe game. Secretary Natbanaon wires that all reputable bookmakers can cut in. Jean Beeaud made his first appearance as a three-year- old last Saturday at Morris Park, in the Withers Stake at a mi'e. Clawson had the mount and the race was an easy one for the son of His HighneES Filou d'Or was second and The Bouncer third. The time was 1-42^, _ Several of the directors of the Golden Gate Fiir Asso- ciation have expressed a deaire to hold a fair on the week just prior to the State Fair. As there wilt bs quite a num- ber of running events on the Oakland program it ia thought tbe week meationed would be more acceptable to running horse owners than any other. The last two days at the Oakland track have been for charity, the net receipts being gieen to charitable institu- tions. On Thursday last the receipts were given to the Dewey Boulevard fund, the money to be used for the fur- ther improvement of that popular road which leads through Golden Gate Park to the ocean. Little Boy Reiff baa gone to England to ride. He left laet Sunday in company with Enoch Wishard. Mr. Wishard took Mary Black, Joe UUman, Stamina, Aiiyar, Paul Griggs and Caneolo with him and will, besides these, train Richard Croker's horses in England. Lester Reiff will do the heavy riding for the atablp. Those who make it their business to keep tab on the trials done by the horaes at Cumberland Park, Nashville, aav that the three-vear-old aister to Bangle is quite aagood a prospect aa White Frost was at the same age. She is certainly a sweet mare, and if all goes well with her the good ones of her age will have an awful task beating her. Bangle con- tinues to do well in bis work. DoDBLET, the winner of the Juvenile Stakes at Morris Park, is the first of the get of Domino to start. Hia Royal Highness, who got the place, ia the brother to High Degree of which John Dalv thinks so much, while Missionary, who was third, is the Hanover— UrsuHne Nun colt owned by Bromley & Co. and trained by Julius Bauer. These three colts are purely American bred. Representativbs of Lord William Beresford and other English noblemen were in St. Louis recently. They have brought letters of introduction to leading turfmen in St. Louis and they have orders to purchase at least twenty thoroughbred yearlings and buy up any two-year-olds that in their estimation are worth shipping to the other side and liable to hold their own with the English horsea. Naqle Bueke has sent two two-year olds Giga and Gusto to St. Louis. Sly and Dolore will also go. They were shipped in Hughey Jones' car which left Thursday. Mr. Corrigan shipped to Cincinnati Friday. After trying his hand at Latonia he will move on to Saratoga where bis Golden Rule is entered in some rich slakes. Later in the season he will arrive at Chicago which promises to have a thriving aeason. In a recent London cable we find the following: *'81oan's average winning mounts ao far have been the highest among this season's jockeys, aa in 51 mounts he has won nineteen. Mornington Cannon, at the top of the list, in 100 mounts, won 28 times; Madden, in 165 mounte, won 26; S. Loates, in 125, won 55; T. Loates. in 152, won 23. It is contended Sloan's average ia ao high because he is more careful in pick- ing his mounts and taking less chances of defeat " Jim O'Lear^'s poolroom and the betting shed at the Roby race track were destroyed by fire last night. The rac- ing season opens on Thursday, and it was expected that pool- selline would begin to day. The fire started under circum- stances tbat gave rise to the suspicion that it was the work of incendiaries and one arrest has been made. Racetrack jealousies are thought to be at the bottom of the affair. The buildings were large two-story affairs, and the loss is about $10,000. For the first time in twenty-five years, there was no pool- selling in Louisville on the Kentucky Derby the evening before the race was run. Nor has there been pool-sellidg on any race since then, and for the reason that the powers that be closed the rooms laet year, and they are not likelv to re- open again. Louisville is no longer a "wide open" town. Even last spring, during the races, everything went, includ- ing the faro rooms and crap games. But the municipal moral wave has washed them aside. One of tbe most promising two-year-olds in tbe E. 8. Gardner string, at Nashville, Tenn., is a slashing big bay colt by imp. Quicklime. That he ia speed machine was abundantly demonstrated the other day when be worked a quarter in 0:23^ swinging He had up his weight and was fighting for his head all the way. The trainers at the track are divided in their opinion as to which ia the faster, this Quicklime colt nr the Getaway — High Nun colt in Ed Moore's stable. Judged on their trials they are about evenly matched as far as speed is concerned. The Inaugural Handicap, one mile for three-year-olds and upwards, with $2000 guaranteed the winner, waa run last Saturday, the opening day of the St. Louis Fair Association's spring meeting. The race was won by the Burns and Water- Louse horse Dr. Sheppard, who finished first ensilv by three lengths. What-er-Lou was second and Macy third. The time, l:45,waB conaidered good for the condition of the track. The B, & W. stable started their Eastern season well, as Pat Morriaey finished second in the first race of the diy, a seven furlong daah. He was only beaten a length in a drive by Maroni. The Bluegrass Stakes was won at Louisville Saturday by the Hayes entry, but Hurricane, tbe winner, is owned by Mr. T. p. Hayes, and Si. Wood, which ran second, is owned by hia wife. It is all in the family, but after the race Mrs. Hayea aaid that her colt was the best ot the two, and she thinks her husband had him "pulled." Caft. Rees will be the presiding judge at Hawthorne, and a recent dispatch from Chicago intimates be may hold the - same poaiticn at Harlem. An arrangement of that kind would mean a good deal aa bearing on harmonious relations between the club^. As to Washington Park, it is doubtful if there will be any racing there this year. A New York paper saye: "Fleur de Lis waa given her first work laet Saturday since her trip across the continent. She went a mile in 1:47, This work, of courae, waa ht.rdly more than an exercise gallop for her. Trainer Stemler thinks very highly of tbe chances of the daughter of imp. Maxim-Pleurette in the Brooklyn Handicap. She has bsen backed to win a large amount in the winter hooka. Arbaces, her stable companion, the properly of Trainer Stemler, is one of tbe most powerful horses in training. He ia full brother to the renowned Uiggs. Arbaces showed some of his running qualities yesterday by going a mile in 1:46. St. Geobqe, the turf writer, is in England and has been timing some race colts and found tbat Korosko, a bay geld- ing three years old with 102 pounds up went a mile on the down hill Derby course io 1:32 2 5. Tod Sloan was up and won by eight lengths. He also timed a three-year-old colt by Suspender — Revery in 1:36 3 5, carrying 114 pounds. — Exchange. [St. George must have a watch that needs oiling. When a horse wins by eight lengths in faster time than any horse ever run before, and nobridv but tbe namesake of the fellow who fought that remarkable contest with the dragon gets on to tbe fact, there is something rather remarkable about the feat.] On the second day of the Morris Park meeting the stellar event was the Toboggan Handicap, for three-year-olds and upward, down the Eclipse course, which had been sprinkled and harrowed until ii could not be made safer or faster. The result was a performance which equaled tbe track and national record of 1:09 made by the black whirlwind. Domino, as a two-year-old. with 128 pounds up, over the same course, on Sept. 29, 1893. H. 8. Clark's four-year-old colt, Banaster, by Farandole — Blessing, was tbe hero of tbe occaaaon. He got off Eeventh in a field of ten. but threaded hia way through at a gait that was not to be denied, and finally won out by a neck. It was a sensational finish to a grand race, and Mr. Clark's colt and Jockey Maker were cheered to tbe echo when the remarkable figures were hung out Timer Barretto's stand as the horses came back to weigh in. The stallion Julien, owned by Mr. F. D. Knight of Nicholasville, Kentucky, died at the farm of his owner May 2d, of inflammation of the bowels. Julien was a bay horse, thirteen years old, by imp. Rayon d'Or, out of imp. Judith by Maccaroni. In point of breeding it is doubtful that there is a aire in this country through which more of the fashion- able blood of to day. in both Anaerican and Europe, flows, than this deceased sire. As the sire of the great Tenny, Rayon d'Or furnished one of tbe brightest lights in the censtellation of American turfdom. Then the brilliant careers of Tea Tray, Banquet, Sparling, Torchlight, Tipstaff, Quito, Bolero, Versatile, Rubicon, Aftermath, Void, Maurice. Souffle, Golden Dream, Don de Oro, Octagon, Firearm, Lady Marion, Gala Day, Mont d'Or, Fleeting Gold and Dooro give additional luater to the imported Frenchman. JuHen'a dam, imp. Judith, represents the most fashionable blood of England. She is a sister to Vista, dam of Bona Vista, that stood second in the list of winning sires in England last year, and that numbers among hia representatives Cyllene, winner of, besides other good races, the Jockey Club Slakes, worth $50,000. Vista is also the dam of Sir Viato, winner of the Eoglish Derby and St. Leger in 1895. and also the dam of Valaequez, the beat Eogliah two-year-old of 1896, and second in 1897, a tbree-year-old, only to Galtee More. In thp atud Julien sired many good winners. Among his get are Flora Thornton, one mile in 1:40J; La Wanda, a good mare in 1895 and 1896; Judith, Maggie 8., Tom El- more, Buck Knight, Cashier, Harry S., Hazel Green, John McElroy, Jolly Son. San Joan. L. W.,Tom Clarke, Beguile, Decapo, etc. — Thoroughbred Record. Horse O-wrners SfcioLilcl Use GOMBAULT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY Otf FIRINC Impossiblg toptnduce any scar or blemizb. The Ab a HUMAN REMEDY for Rheumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat. Ktc, ici^invaluablo. WE GUARANTEE g^'uS^.d-^teAiS'^-.; producs more Qctmil reatilta tlma a whole bottle ot any linimoat or sparin cure miinire evor made. Every bottle of Caustic Balsam eold iii Wnrran- tedtORivoeiitisfuciion. Price SI .50 por bottle. Sold by drocRistB. oreent by©rprest\charKespiiid with faU d irectioiis for its umo. Send for descriptive ciro ilara, tostimoninlB. etq; jAddresa ~*- THE L.VWEENCE-\\*ILLIAMS CO.. Clevoland, Ohio 332 ®iy# gr^^&^r mUf ^0tt^ntam [May 20, 1899 Oomlns Events. BENCH UH0W3. 11th an. Sept. 4-=)-6-7— Toronto Industrial Esbibition Association, nusl ehovv. W. P Fraser, secy, Tur tuio. Oct. 2-6— Texas Kennel Club's 2d annual show, Sydney Smith Bec'y. Dallas. , ^ „ ^ Nov. 22-23-24— Ameican Pet Dox Club. 3d annual enow, S. C. Hodge, Sup't, Kew York. COURSING. May 20-21— Union Coursing Park. Regular meetings every Sat- urday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings eyery Wednesday evening^ 909 Market street. Treatment of Dogs' Feet. The dog's foot needs much care and attettion. True, he steps on ''cushions," or pads, if he can, but the horny nails are very apt to interfere with his sleppinfi truly, and it is very difficult to conquer the mishaps. A dog's "claws" dider materially from horny footed animals in that the nerve follows closely on the growth; thus mere cuttiDg^ or clipping will not do, the hemorrhage from a too closely clipped nail beiog excessive, and most difficult to sub lue. As soon as the nail curves, each touch of the foot tends to drive it the more toward the pad, so that soon the victim is practically a horn- pad-footed animal. Under these conditions the dog becomes less and less ioclined to exercise (just as a man who has nails in his boots), tbe friciion on the nail lessens, and they grow, perhaps, into the pad. Suppuration then sets in, and tbe pain is so intense that he cannot place a particular foot on the ground. The others, by having to perform all the motive work (for a dog cannot move to effect on less than three legs, and the sorest foot is the one which he will hold up), are worn down through stress of circumstances, ard work their own cure. Tbus the relieved nails grow further into the pad. Clipping with very keen and strong shears gradually, and taking extreme care not to cut into the "quick," filing any roughened edges, and moist- ening with whale oil tbe cracked and disused pads, has been found to be tho best treatment. In case of hemorrhage, nitric acid is very elective. Tbe clipping should be done so as to cut simply the *'dead" portion of the horn. The nerve of the nail advances with its growth and retreats with its reduction, so tuat if one gradually reduces ilj tbe intense pain and bleeding can be avoided, and the foot broaght down to its pads. .^. _ DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Harry W. Lacy sold an English bulldog puppy to Leon Greenebaum last week that is said to be one of the best bred in the country. He is by Captain Kid out of Ptseira. Judge Lacy left for the East on Wednesday evening. The fact that his sojourn in this city was a week longer than be coLlemplated staying tells its own story. Mr. Lacy has won a host of friends here who vied with each other in making his visit an ecj lyable one. Blinker Murphy distinguished himself at the recent bench show as a sire of winners. In puppy dogs first, second, third and reserve; in puppy bitches first and second; in novice dogs first, in novice bitches third; in winners' class, dogs, first, makes a record of nine wins in the Great Dane classes by his eons and daughters, Blinker won second in open doge, he won first in limit and winners Jast year. This grand young dog is now in stud as will be seen by reference to our advertising columns. He is by Oiceola Bey out of Orchard Trilby, both of them frequent winners, he should make a fine record as a sire of high class Great Danes. Al Coney, the well known racing plunger, recently pur- chased from tbe Verona Kennels the prize winning black and tan collie Border Lad. This dog wfs bred in England and is by Annandale Baldie out of Annadale Pansy. Before coming across ihe water bis bench record shows the follow- ing widf: 3d puppy and limit, Newcastle; 2d opea, Glas- gow, 1897; 3d puppy, novice and open, Glasgow, 1898. His career at the Eastern shows commenced with 2(1 puppy, New York; 2d junior, Baltimore; let novice, 3d junior, free-fi>r-all, Si.Paul; 2d jmior Kansas City. At the San Jose show last year he made 3d in limit and 1st in open. The annual meeting of the St. Bernard Club of California was held last Tuesday eveniDg. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Thos. H. Browne, president; H.White, first vice president; Wm. Greenebaum. second vice-presideni; Jos. E. Cutten, secretary; Dr. R. W. Cluness. Jr., treasurer; Messrs L. 8. Greenebaum, Mudgett and Frey! finance committee; Messrs Wm. Grrenebaum, Meyer and Cutten, membership committee. The treasurer's report sub- mitted showed a healthy cash balance on hand, Tbe next meeiing of the club will be held on the evening of the first Monday in August. The following members were present: Messra. Browce, White, Oluness, Wegener, Mudgeti, L. S. Greenebaum, Wm. Greenebaum, Martin and Humphreys. Kennel Hesistry. Visits, Sales, Whelps and Names Claimed published in this column free of charge. Please use the following form: VISITS. California Jockey Club Kennels' (Emeryville) fox terrier bitch Flirtation (Warren Sage— Creole) to Rev, J. W. Flin- ton'a Aldon Swagger (Ch. D' Orsay — Dusky Pearl) May 11, isr 9 tVm. Russell's rough coat St. Bernard bilch Queen (9ir Eg— Countess Fvfe) to Emil Pferdner's Shasta (Keglov— P' apress Juno), May 7, 9, 18'd9, SALES. Verona Kennels sold the collie dog Border Lad (Annan- dale Baldie — Annandale Pansey) to Al Cooney, May 10, 1899. Dr. F. C. Gallison sold the Great Dane doe Blinker Mur- phy (Oaceola Bey — Orchard Trilby) to M. J. Fairfield, May 10. 1899. The Bkeedeb akd Fpoktoman, agent, sold the bull ter- rier bitch Luna to W, J. H. White. May 13, 1899. The Breeder and Spoktsman, agent, pold the fox ter- rier dog Joe to Mr. C. P. Leichter, May 15, 1899. Oomln? Events. May 20— Seventh Saturday Flj-Casting Contest. Stow Lake. 2:.^0 p.m. May 21— Keventb- Sunday Hy-Casting Coniest. Stow Lake, 10 a. m San Francleoo Fly Casting Olub. The fly-casting at Stow lake last Saturday has been made memorable in the annals of rod-wielding for the reason that a world's record in long distance casting has been beaten and a new one is now inscribed on the tablet of casting records. Walter D. Mansfield succeeded in sending out his line the remarkable distance of 131 feet, thus exceeding his own champion mark of 130| fedt made during the club contests last season; this skillful performance was made under unfav- orable weather conditions and during the prevalence of a strong westerly wind. H. C. Golcher was second in long distance work, extending his line 112 feet, a mark which he has frequently beaten. Delicacy and lure-casting events were also captured by Mansfield. Henry Sktnn.r in accuracy casting was best man, with a few points to spare. Oa Sun- day wind and weather contributed materially in keeping down scoreF; the honors in long distance casting went 8g>iin to Mansfield and Golcher, Everett won in accuracy with the excellent score of 97 per cent., Jas. Turner won the delicacy event and T. W. Brotherton was first in lure-casting. The scores in detail for both days are as follows : Satubpat Contest No. 6— Stow Lake. May 13, 1899. Wind, west* Weather, disagreeable. Judges: VV. D. Mausfield and T. W. Brother" ton. Referee, H. E. Skinner. Clerk, H. Smytn. Brotherton. T. VV Hi Edwurns. G. C 78 Everett, E 97 Fuller. C. F SI Golcher. H. C lU Loveit, A .E as MacsSeld. W. D 131 Monker. E A 81 Muller. d. F 9i Skiuuer. H. E 83 .^myth. H 92 Vogelsang. A T 85 80 8 12 SI 4-12 62 6 1.: 76 11-12 7^i S4 60 72 88 4-12 79 4-12 75 10-12 77 7-12 83 66 70 lU-12 63 5-12 8S 4-12 8< 60 10-J2 71 6-12 86 4-12 83 70 10-12 ■6 U-lj 86 8-12 83 74 2-12 78 11-12 71 8-12 73 80 76 6-12 79 4-12 74 8-12 72 6-12 73 7-12 90 4-12 70 4-12 71 8-12 71 74 8-12 82 8-12 74 3-12 73 5-12 '5 75 8i2-5 7S 15 6i 2-5 49 912-5 13 Sunday Contest No. 6-6tow Lake, May 14, 1899. Wind, every- way. Wealber. very Qisagreeable, Judges; H. F. Muller and F. Dassonville. Referee, A. E Lovett. Clert. H. Smyth. Brotherton. T.W.... 80 Dassonville F 77 Everelt. E 91 Golcher. a. C 110 Haight, F. M 72 HuYCk, C 82 Kleiu. r.. W 7.1 ••Banleti" 96 Mansfield. W. D 116 Mocker. E. A 85 Muller. a. F_ 88 Eeed. F. a. i-mylh, a 88 Turner. Jas £6 3-^ "Francis' S-;2 8 12 4-12 4-12 8-12 8-12 61 63 4-12 62 2-12 74 8-12 71 8-12 73 2-12 81 8-12 73 4-12 77 6-12 81 3-12 .^7 6-12 72 1-12 67 4-12 66 8-12 67 J-5 8-12 6> ^5 4-12 80 8-12 70 10-12 75 J-12 66 8-12 83 10-li! 73 9-12 78 eS 4-12 73 2-12 65 (5 6i 84 8-12 67 6-12 76 1-12 85 1-12 70 10-12 78 1-12 8:2-0 43 t-o 59 83 3-5 59 45 2-6 79 4-0 4^ NOTE: Event 1— Distance Casting, leet. Eveai 2— Accurcay, perceutage. Event .S— Delicacy. tai accuracy perceutage; (b) delicacy percentage; (c) net percentage. Event 4— Bait-casting, perceutage. A story published in a morning contemporary recently concerning the enormous quantiiics of fish destroyed on the banks of Kelsey creek in Lake county, is but a recoaoting of what has been an annua! occurrence in that locality for years past. The fish run up the creek to spawn, coming out of Clear lake every year in such countless numbers that often the fording of the stream in wagons is stooped, the horses taking fright and refusing to cross. Tons of the dead fish are fouod lining both binks of the creek, the odor created by tbe decaying fish can well be imagined. During the beginning of the run the Indians gaiher up immense quantities of them which they prepare for future eating, though this cannot be urged in favor of tbe fish as an element of food supplv for others, as the universal verdict is that they are excessively bony and absolutely valueless as food for white people. The fish is known as tbe "f<>rked tail," "hard mouth," "j ick fiah" or "cbipall" and is called bv the Indians the "bitch" fish. It has a head that is similar to that of the pike family and a body resembling tbat of a smelt. These fish are so indiSerently regarded by the resi- dents of tbat section that action has been urged proposing that they be taken from the cre^k on the next annual run and used for fertiliz'>rs bv the farmers. It is claimed the lake would be benefitied as well as cultivated land. The lake would be relieved af a large surplusage of worthless fish and room made for better varieties. Tbe food supply of the better fish would not be materially decreased and they would have a chance to feed on young carp. This would be an- other benefit as the carp spawn in the lake and not in the tributary creeks. The Blue Lakes are now comparatively free from carp, thanks to the Salmo mykiss, which are mak- ing appreciable inroads on the carp supply. Qiile a num- ber of the Salmo mykiss weighing over two and three pounds have recently been caught in Blue Lakes. An interesting discovery has recently been made by an Italian army cfficer, Mnjor Micbelini; who has been investi- gating the qualities of bullets and rifles and in certain expeii- menis msde it was diecovered that fish can be killed by con- cussion more easily than bv the dynamite cartridge. The Italian rifle, which is but .256 inch in diameter, proved very deficient in stopping power at the battle of Adowa. Never- theless, at short ranges, the very high velocitv of the bullet givts rise to a powerful explosive eS'dct. Msjor Micbelini one day fired one of tbese guns into water at an angle of about 45 degrees. A dead fish almost immediately rose to tbe surface- On examination no wound was discoverable in the body, the death being due entirely to the hydraulic shock arising from the impact of tbe bullet with the water. This view ie amply confirmed by further experiments, and many fish were killed by tbe blow of the bullet on the water exactly as if by an explosion cf a dynamite shell. The effects of the hydraulic shocks seemed to be sufficient to kill all fish within two feet to two feet six inches of the point of impact. m Special features of the meetings of the Tuna Club of Cata- lina during the coming season will be the fisbing contests which have already been arranged. Medals and cups will be given as prizes. These contests have been held during previous seasons, but in addition to the regular pr zes, which have been given heretofore, special inducements will be offered this summer for sportsmen to .engage in the contests. Shad are running up the Sacramento and San Joaquin, a number of good catches have been made. A chance is ofiered anglers to try them with tbe fi ir, a red colored one on a num- ber ten hook has been found tff^ctive. The fly-casting at Btow lake this sfcernoon and to-morrow forenoon promipps (o bring out a good attendance nf anglers. OomiDS Events. May 2l~San Francisco Guu Club. Live birds. San r.iemente. May VI— Liucoln Gun Club Blue rocks. Alameda Point. May 21- Acme (lUu Club. B!ue rucks. Gras^Villey. May 2t— CbicoGiin CiUb. Live birds. Chico Mav 2l-PeIican Gun Cluti. Live birds yflcrHmento. May 21 -Olympic Gun Club Blue rocks lugleside. May ai-JS—Aniioch Gun Olub. Bine rucks Anliuch. Mey 21-jK— Tdcoma Gud Ulub, Blue rocks, Tacoma. May /l-.S -Cblco(-;uii Club Blue rocks. Cl'ico. May 21-'.'8— Meiced Gun Club. Biue rocks. Merced. May 2s— Union Guu flub. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. May :;y— Napa Gun Club. B'ne rocks Napa. May 28— Seaitie Roo andGun Club B'ue rocks. West Seattle. May 28— iiarden city Guu Club. BIuerocbB San Josp. May 2H-Mouut Sbasia (lUu Club. Blue rocks. Reddlufr. May 2!'-30— Ca'ifoniia Inanimate Target Aasociation. Autioch, May 30-?tockiOQ Guu Club. Blue ocks. Miueral Baihs. June 2-3-1— state Live Bird ^hool. Open-io-flll. June 4— Caiiforiiia v\ ing lli)wing C'lunties: Trinity, Maiin, Lake, Merced, Riverside, Los Angeles, Sau BernardtDo, Sinia Burbara, Kings, Ventura, Santa Ciara, aionlerey, aan Joaquiu. Yuba. The clertts ot nearly all me Boards of SuoervisorB have advised ns no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last year hold good if they do not conflict with the State law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinanceH tbat alter the open season aa provided by State law: Amador. Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Menduciuo, Mariposa. Nevada, Napa, Plumas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara. Sacra- mento. Solano. 3anta nniz. Siskiyou, Tetiama, Yolo and Ynba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Rail. Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July 1 to Oct. 1. Pheasants protected until February. 1904. Hunting, killing or having in ro^fePsiou for purpose of sale or shij)- ment out of county: quail, bob white, pamidge, wild dnck, rail, mountain quail, erouse, dove.does or deer, anteiope,elk or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. fURe ot does prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Trout, June 1 to Dec 1. Fresno— Market hunting and shipping game out of the county pro- hibited Humboldt— Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hnar after annop.t and nnp half hour before sunrisp. Pheasants and wild turkeys protecied un-.ilOet. I. 1900. Black brant, Oct. 1 to March 1. Shipme tof game out of the councv prohibited. Deer, use of dog3 prohibiied. Kem — Shipping game ouc of the county proniblted. t^uall, Oct. 1 to Feb- I Late— Deer. Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. Kings— Doves, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb 15. Lo3 Angeles — ^hlpoine gara« t.o marK*"-i oiiwldp nf lup cnnntv pro- hibited. Sea-gulls, egrets, pelicans, Eeals, protected. Trout season opens April 1st. Marin— ut^r, July 15 to Sept. 15. Madera— Market nnntlng prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 16th to Sept. let. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Napa — Trout, by book and line only. April 1 to Dec. 1. Orange — Doves, Aug. i to Feb. 1. f)eet, Aue. i -t io ( mt. 1. **fWaTket hunting nrohibitedl. Quail, partridges or groune, Oct. Ito Oct. 5. Ducks. Nov. 1 to March I. Ducks and quail, shipment from tbe county restricted as follows: No person ehail ship ducks or quail out of tbe county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Placer— Trnut, Tune 1 to Dec. 1. Plumas— Salmon, trout, May 1 lo Dec. 1 (netting prohibited.) Riverside— Shipping game out of tne county prohibitea. San Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). May 20, 1899] is^s ^vsete^ (m& §i^0wmnt^^^ 333 Santa Barbara— Deer, Ang. 1 to Ang. 22. Use of hnnnds •nrn. hihiied. Quail, one day. Opi. 1, (MBrkPt hnntlne prohiMtPrti. Lob- sters or cr«vvtisb, t-lose spftsnn, April li to Pept. 15, shipping trom couniy in dose season prohibited. Abaloiiea. t-fkine. selllug, having in poss^eKsioii find -hippiuE from the C'lunty prahibiled. San Diego — Shippi k gameouiorthecoaQLy prohitiited. San LuiS ubiapo— Detir, July 15 lo ^ep'.. 1, Doves. Jaiy 15 to Dec. 1. Use of hoaada probibited Hnntine fn- mnrketB i^tnatpd ouisIiIp ot tbecnnnly prnhihiied. Clams, u'ie nf ploiva or mach'tie' in cllg^iog probibited. Sbipraeot of abaloues out of ibe county probibited. San Mateo— Deer, jQlv la co A'lg, 26. (Useol dogs uot proDioiied. Martet bunting probibitad). Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Sbootlng from boat at tiieb tide prohibited). Shasta— Deer. Jniv 15 to Sept. 1. Shipment of feathered game out of the couuty p-ohibited. Sierra— Deer. -^pt. I tn Oct. IS, Siskiyou— -ihipoient of fca'berel game oat ot the conn tv prohibited. Sonoma- Deer. July 15 lo Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. in Feb. 1 PbeHB- aTit«. clo.'Je seflpon tiil Jan 1. iSOl. Shipping game out of the county prohioited. Use of nets in streams ot the cuuuty probibited. Suiter- Deer, dtrpt. 1 to Oct. 15. Dovtai, Juiy lo to jau. i. Trinity- Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tnlare— Deer, Sept, 1 to Oct. 15. Shipping game oat ol the coanly prohibited. Ventura— Quail, any variety. Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. The State Tournament. The gUberiog of trap shooters at Antioch on May 29!h an(3 30ch protuises to be a notable one. Local sbooiers have been aesidaoas in their devotions to trap practice, none Ibe lees BO have gan club members of the association elsewhere paid attenlioQ to the prepiratorj work for the toarnament. Advices from Antioch show that a cordial welcome awaits visiline Eportso3en. The program for the tournament is the following: FIRST Day.— First Event— Lincoln Gun Club Trophy. 20 sirglef; entrsnce $1.25, $20 added; trophy to first clas^; fonr additional classes take money; side pool, entrance $1:25; class thooiiog, four monejs Second Event — Empire Ijun Club Trophy; 20 single?; en- trance $1,25, $20 added; trophy lo first dasi; four additional classes lake money; side pool, entrance $1.25; class shooting, four moneys. Third Event — E. T. Allen Cnp; 20 singles; entrance $1; class shooting; fi?e dasaej^; AesDcistioa gives $50 purse, (^up muBl be woo three times to become personal property, and until eo woo, will be shot for at each touroameat. Winner of cop at each tourninient, until finilly won, will receive twc-lbirds of the entrance money in that event at the next tournament (less price of blue rocks). Ties on the cup shall be shot c3 at the original number of bird-', and losers will not be considered to have any claim to money prizes in the lower classes, tiide pool, entrance $1; three mooeyc. Fourth event — Contest for the "' ijold Dust" Diamond Medal, valued at flOO 20 sirg'es, entrance $1; class sbootiop; five clapse^; Association give $50 puree. Win- ner of medal gets enirance money in next tournament (lees price cf blue rock-}. Mtdil must be won three timts to become private properly, and until so won, will be shot for at each toiirnament. Shooters in this event must use cartridges loaded with ''(rold Dust" powder. All ties for the "Gold Dusi" medal must be shot o9 at the original number of birds, and losers will not bs onsidered to have claims to money pr z>s in the lower clashes; side pool, entrance $1; three mjneys. Fifth eve-Jt — Garden City Gun Club Trophy; 20 tingles; entrance $1.25, $20 added; tropby to fi.-st cla-is. f )ur addi- tional classes lake money. Side pool, entrance $1:'J5; class Bbooting; foar moneys. Sixth event— Contest for Roos Three-man Team Trophy, open to teams of three men each, from any club in the Asso- ciatioo; each club to enter as many teams as it desires; no man, howeyer, to shoot in more than one team. Trophy must be won three times to brjcame the properly of any one club, and until so won, will hs shot for at each lonrnameoi. Entrance $7 50 a team; $20 added; twenty-fiye singles a man; known tr'tps and unknown angles, high teams to wir^; four monevf; 40. 30, 20 and 10 per cent ; first team takes irophy and first mone?; lies in the trophy mast be shot off at the original niioiber of birds, but ties in the money shall divide. fcEi^OND DAY — First Event — Olympic Gun Club Trophy; 20 singles, entrance $1.25; $20 added; trophy to first rlas-; fmr additional cUesea take money; side pool, entrance $1.25; class shooting: four moneys. Second Even; — Sdo Francisco Gun Club Trophv; 20 singles, entrance $1 25; $20 added; irophy to first clas^; four addilional classes lake money; side pool, entrance $1:25; cla?8 ehootine; four moneys. Third Event — Contest for the "Golcher" Individual Trophv; 20 tioglef; entrance $1; class shooting; Association gives $50 purse; five classes. Trophy must be woo three times to become personal property, and uotil so won, will be shot for at each tournament. Winner of the trophy at each tournamenl, unlil finally won, will receive two-thirds of the eoirance money in that event at Ibe next tournament (less price of blue rocks) Ties shall beehotcff at the original number cf birds, and losers will be considere 1 to have no claim to money prizes in the lower classes. Side pool, en- tracce $1; class shooliog; three mooey. Fourth Event — California Inanimate Target Association's Individual Championship Medal; 20 singles; entrance $1; class Bhooting ; five classes; Association gives purse of $50. Holder of medal, until finally won, gets entrance money next tournament (less price cf blue rock-). Medal must be won three limes (o become personal property, and until bo won, must be shot for bt each tournament. Scores in this event will count on averages. All lies for this medal mtjst he shot oS at the original number of birds, and losers will not be considered as entitled to share in money division of lower classes. Side pool, entrance $1 ; class ehooliDg ; three moneys* Fifih Event — Antioch Trophy ;. 20 singles; entrance $1.25; $20 added; trophy lo first class; four additional ^laseea tafee money ; side pool, entrance, $1.25; class shoot- ing ; four monej p. Siiih Event— bboot for the Anlioch Gun Club Trophy, for teams cf six men from a ciub ; any club to enter as many leaniB a^i^esires ; entrance $2 a man ; 20 singles a man ; $20 adjffW^^bree moneys, 50, 30 and 20 per cent ; high teams fo'WiD. Trophy must be won three times by a cla > lo becom&^riDatfeot property. First hMi average priz; will be $10 cash, second high average $7 0. Appropriate decnraiions will be awarded to ihtf two beet averages between 80 and 90 per cent,, three for the three best averages between 70 and 80 per cent, and rfpur for the four best averages under 70 per cent. F.' Enlra^^ for team and individual evpctfl will be received at the ArlingtoD Hotel Sunday evpning. May 28ih. Shootiog will commence at 8 o'clock each morninn- The grounds at Anlioch will be open for practice the entire week preceding the tournament. The annual meeting of the Board of Governors of ihe C. I T. Ass'n will he held at the Arliogton Hotel, Anlioch, Monday, May 29. h, at 8:30 P. ii. Shooters from the interior may arrange their trips so as to parlicipate in the State Live Bird Tournament to be given by the Olympic Gun Clnb at Ingleside, Sao Franci3co on Jnie 2d, 3i and 4Lh. OABTRIDGB AND SHELL. Curlew and plover are plentiful on the bay county shores and marshes. Sportsmen will fiad interesting addenda to the game laws published this week. Jack Fanning was one of the high gnns, making an aver- age of over 94 per cent, at the Illinois State Toarnament at Peoria, his best record for one day being 98 out of 100 targets. The many friends of George Franzenwill hear with regret ibat the popular young sportsman has been confined to his room fjr a week pist bv reason of paicful iojories received from an unfortunate fdl'. It is lo be hoped ihit he will be in proper form fjr participation la the big sho9t up the river next week. Franzan has been a familiar figure ai each of the past tournameots. The Stockton Shooting Club will send an eiceptiooallv strong team lo Anlioch on May 29Lh and 30th, lo represent that city in the loarnament ' f the California Inanimate Target Association. The team frou Stockton this year will be the strongest ever got tog-tber in that city, as all the gun clubs of Stockton have now cou'^olidaled into ihe Stockton Shooting Club. The team was selected this week. The Fresno Game Protective Association have caused the enactment of a satisfactory fish and game pro'eciive ordi- nance in that conotv. Among other commendable features emb> died in the law is the shorteDtng nf the quail season and limit cf the bag per day to twenty-five birds for each gun. The evil etf^cts of u^iog repeating shot guns should not be overlooked. Fresno county has controlled the market hant- irg quesiinn in good shape; next in importance is the prG' biDitioD of slaughter-house methods of hunting game. The Cincinnati Gun Club shot several live bird races on their commndiu-* grounds on the 9i.h inst. Shortly btfjre noon Annie Qikley, the well known ladv expert, who is giv- ing exhibitions of wing saootiog with Buffalo Bill's Wild Wt-si Show, visited the grounds io company with her hus- band, Mr. Frank E. Butler, and shot a few live birds, scor- ing all she shot at tteo) in a very clever manner, winning many pleasant encomtum^j from sportsmen present upoa the ekiUal style in which she used her new L. G. Smith gun. The (^lympie Gun Clnb has leased a portion of tbe Suisun marsh Lear Cordelia, which will be the club preserve for dock ohooting next season Numerous ponds on the marsh win afford ample shooting for the members this fall and winter. Fcr deer hunting the clnb has spcared a shooting right on tbe Rodgers' ranch situated near Nicssio; this dis- trict has been a notably good one for deer hnoting, quail abound on this propsrty also. The grounds will shortly be p sled, so that the work of market hunters and other tres- passers will be prevented A new gan club has been organized in San Rafael. A shcD iog program has been arranged for the balance cf tbe seasoc. A shooting ground has been secured at Sin Anselmo where improvemeats are being made. Tbe membership list includes: Thomas McLean, Arthur E Scott, A. Decourtieux, Will P. Taylor, Rjbert E. Graham, Peter Crane, S. H. Cheda. E, J. Connell, T. J. Fallin, William Robertson, C. M. Schleuter, Robert Donne, F. J. Jacobs, Al Smith, F. J. Robinson, M. F. Cochrane, S. A, Pacheco, D Hearfield, John Whitney, Fred Carrol, Hugh J. Mclsaac. "Coming up from Santa Monica the other morning on an electric car an incident happened which I believe is without parallel," recounted El Pa^'ts, of Li3 Aagelfi, recently. "When hlong near Sherman we were surprised out of our seats to see a big buck deer with a magnificent pair of antlers, leap from the tules bordering the roidbed and go tearing along up the track- We stared at him and rubbed our eyes and some pinched themselves to see if thev were awatre, but Blill that deer kept in sight though gaining on us. He ran up the track for fully two miles when he noticed an out- bound car bearing down on him; this puzzled him and he whirled about only to see coming on the car tbat first startled him. He stopped a moment, threw up his head, and then, seeming to get his bearings, be went across the mese like a gray streak from Coldwater Canon. Funny thing that, when you come to think of it, wild desr feeding oi tfie right-of- way of an electric roid; something hardlv possible outside of California. However, if you sa? anything about it you might say for the benefit of strangers ibat it was something unusual ; the deer must hsvs fed down from the foot- hills and been cut c6 by some rancner. It surprised me, fur i I wou'd about as sion expect to see a school of barracuda swimming along the tracK." At the Traps. The Olympic Gun Club announces their regular monthly blue-rock shoot at Ingleside to-morrow instead of the 2Stb inat. A program of special events will be provided and every member is assured a good time. The rfgalar monthly shoot of the Lincolns will come off at Alameda to morrow. Edg. Forster has one or two good thiDg^ which will be tapped during tbe day for the shooters. Doubtless the pigeon shoot of the Sao Francisco Guo Club at San Ciemenle to*morrow will draw as large an attendance of sportsmen aa heretofore, these live-bird shoots, by the way, are becoming exceedingly popular with trap shooters. At the club shoot list month an incident t jok place, the grave significance of which has occa-jioned much comment between gentlemen who are fond of field sports and trap shooting and know the value of a good goo. The incident referred to occurred whilst a well known manufacturer's apent and trap expert (who uses a * pump" guo for trap work, and cleverly, toe) was at tbe shooteztf score. The magezine action worked defectively in getting ready for the first shot, after that was fired, the impediment in working the "rattle trap" was so pronounced thai the shooter was compelled to fioish the day with a double bar- relled gun. An examination of the repeater disclosed the fac. that the shell fired was so damaged that a faulty dis- charge took place, leaving wads and a portion of the shell in the gun chamber. It is needless to comment on what might have happened bad the gan been fired again in that condition. The Chico Gun Club will hold a live bird shoot tomorrow. A number of the Pelican Club members from Sacramento and sportsmen from other points will be in attendance. The Empire shoot last Sunday was op to the average of previous shoots both in attendance of shooters and scores made. A strong wind made shooting conditions uopteasaot and cut down records to quite an extent. Dr. Haile's shoot- ing was somewhat in the nature of a surprise. The first event, the club championship medal race at twenty-five tar- gets, was a tie between Fred Feudoer and Dr. Haile. The next event, the classidcation re-entry race, also at twenty- five targets, was won by Feudner, Andras, Debeoham and Upham, each taking the money in their respective classes. Fred Feudner was high man in the clnb priz3 gun race. The last regular event, the merchandise handicap race, is an illustration of the fairness of handicap allowances^ thus giv- ing the less expert shooters a chance over the cracks. In this match Parent, Saields and Mitchell tied. In shooting ofif the tie at ten birds Dr. Parent won, and tba other two tried again for second choice. Shields won tbe second lie by a margin of one bird. The scores in detail for the day were the following; The scores for the club championship medal race at twenty- five targets were as follows: HatTe. Dr linUlIOllOlimilllllll— 23 F^i.dner, t „ .1 li 1 r i im 1 101 1 liii ill 1 1 11-23 Haiipr IIIUIOI li|llOllllIllilM-.il La. -Motle, V lint' 1 iniiiiiiiiii ili lioo— I'O Wlc hell _ Oi'llOilliOliiilliliO'lil 19 Fl.-cher* l.-lioniiii iiioinoii io;i— is A. di-Lia 1 1 1110! 1 11 101 noil 1 1 luioj— 19 Shuw „.. .OUHOIIlOIMlIi Olllllll-iy Klevesabl _ „..0|0 'rtOHni il rcoi 0—10 While „ 01 lit OOlllinoiiioiilOliOoo— 10 3Jar-b» HI 10. 00" lOi OOli Iiui'ioo-J— 9 Le^is „ .f'no0il0Ollt0i0O-Iil AMf'n. Dr _ limin'O OlO'iinon ocooi— lO White _ li"ni(M>iiniiiiooooiO'iiOOiji— 8 Ciir-iwall, Dr ' ., _lOinooiiOi(v>lituili)ioO'000— 8 (Jere. tJr. - lOlOiO or on OnOi oc-Ooi r— 6 3uypti« .... ixio II 0 KwiHOiiO 10 nowno— 5 H.nl* ..„ - irifiniino UOiionimi|(>i-15 Kerrlson* 00 "i nOn 1 1 In.ori lOOl llUl — 15 ^wwneyt m'liiOuinEfXOiIlOIOIIO"'!— 14 >^Iileld-+ CroiOO<«linH)OHi|illllOI— 13 Hwuniurst „ _ lOKXUllOlOtOl 11 1001001 10— 12 tSdclt Ecorea, medal race. •B!rniOilill —16 Llll|IIilO"l'n"lll- 15 _ 15 D^he"t)am...„ _._ •._„ 1(0 m iiini mi Mini — 15 _ 15 )iiiv. tiP _ OlllOOIOotnrj oii'Oin— 9 n 35 I.a Mottp, A _.._ _ • Ihrw.illliniOOllO^O— 11 4 15 ("iirnwail. Dr— ™. .._ Oinio 0 n.i|ioftiii«l"— 7 8 H Ui ham „ iO.XI"loliin 0 ilOIO - 7 6 II Aid n 0lil(Ki01'0O0'100i'"il— 8 4 IS I'HitltT..^ OlOOittlo oiivotftoni— 8 4 12 oprf. Or — _liOo.>(inoiilMio Ofnw— 8 4 11 Huupr ..... 0>>'Oiolioioitlaim<. +■■■'" ■ ininiouooiiioiioiiioioi-17 w-ir,^ lOllOlllUnoilOllOuOOlHl— 16 ^^^'^\'.\zzy^"s^^zTy^"Z"'.."'. lonoiuoiiiouiooiin'oii " Grubb GraQt * Nauman t Neosiadter Hauihurst • ®^^ gr^^Jrer «tn& ^iwt^mcm* [May 20, 1899 Seare t - BeKeart For3t-r RlcKlefson H-night Sears BicKerstaff *.. Daniels Goicber Neustadter f ... Andrus t Feudaer Webb Murdock Shaw Dreytus Kerrlsoa * Aodra3 Sea s t Hsight t Naaman t Palmer-- Nanmaa McKae* Golcher-*" JustlD- Klevfsahl Daniels t Shieldsi... Sweeney McDonald •• McLean Peil Rosenberg. ... Fa» Orear KaUnaao, H. Keller Kace at 25 targets — T,,.,, OlOUllllUlOCllllUOOOU— 18 Fr«lpp"" '. OlllUlOlOOlllllOOllOOOOI-15 FavPrn .--'. lOllOUlOlOOllOlOOllomO-lS Curley !!."".'.'.".'.'V.'.™!.".*..V..V..'.'. OOOOimiOOoOOOllllOOOlOl-U Race at 10 targets — t'urley llOUlOUI— 8 Cookslev lUulllOOl— 7 FlDDie." lOlUlilOO-7 Eace at 5 targets — Just oiiionoii-7 Favero ....0111010101-6 Frazee _.00l)10lllll— 6 PInnie 10111—4 Just, Race at 25 targets— rnqr ......lOUlOOniOUlOOUlOllUl— 18 DeMerViU lllllOOOi'lOllUlllOllOOlO— 16 Favpro .OllloHiOlOl'llOlirHOllOIO- 15 HarknP-^s 0100110011010101101011011-13 Ruhsiailer ..OlIlUlllOOlOOi'OOllOOOOOl— 12 Bi^iier !...'.'.""""'".".'.'.'.."." ..OllllOOilOUOOlOOUlOOOlOO— 11 Match at 15 targets — De Merritt _0lllimill01ll-ll Harkness IIOIOOOUOIIOOI— 8 Favero lOlllllOlOOllOl-lO Broner OOlllOlOllOOlOO- 7 ju9 ; uooilCOlllUlO-lO JluhataUer 10 OOIOIOOOUOO- 5 Race at 10 targets — De Merritt llllOlUll— 9 Bruner 0101111110—7 Buhs taller aiOIlllOOO-6 Harfeness OIHIHOOO— 6 Favero „lllOO00l01— 5 Jasl 0101000011—4 1100001111001 llOOl 1111101—16 ,011 1001 1 lOlOll I nil 100001-16 .10101010101 JllOlOi 101 1 1 10—16 lOOUlOlllOllOlll 101110100- 15 ,1100111110101100001001111 -15 ,1101101111001 IIUOIOIOO 01—15 .loioiioi 1 10001 lom 1 101011—16 OipllOllOOlOlllOlUlOOiilll— 14 ,01000111111 louiioiioonno— 14 000101 lOOOOlllllOlllIOlOl H iiOi loomiioiiooiO'iiO'O— H .OlOlOllOOOlOO.'UllllOllOl- H IIIIIOIOOOIOI'OIO lOOOIlil— 13 .10111011 loonoiooiioooiio— 12 Trnllmftn'V „00110101I 1011000110010010-12 Tonir . ..Olll'llOllOOOlOlOflOOllOlOO-U ivi"%' ■ looiiioion-oooooioiooiio-u qhiPirtqV '. oioioionoioiioiiioooioooi-u Lopbwood OllOOlldOllOOOOOOnoolOlU-lO wft.fl^ OOCOOiltOllOllnOllOOulOlO-lO FltVnHtrlrh:* 0 11 lOni'lOOOllOlUOU'lOOOO— 10 f„h«7n (10010 ouiiiioouoiionoio-io RhlPkir'* 001 lOOOOOOOlOllOK 0001010— 8 Noble* OOi'OOOlilOOOOiiOiOniOlllOl— 8 BiLck • ..ODOlOl OuOOIOUOrOlOl'OOll- s Wlel ".'r.'."."V.*r".."".7.'.".'".V - OOOOtOOOOUOlOOlOuOjGOjlLO— 3 * VisiUirs. t Back scores. The event of principal interest was the initial race for the Otto Feodner trophy— an elegant silver cup. The shoeters were divided into three classes. Two shooters in the second class Ricbletson and Klevesahl lied at twenty-three breaks each, the ties will be decided at the next club shoot. The scores in detail in the cup race were. EXPERT RULES. Feudner 1161110011100111011110011—18 Bfkeart OlQlUOlOOlllllUUlOloOl— 17 HaWht .1110011010011101011011111 — 17 Nauman .10011001011 loiOOIl 11 11 101— 16 Grant 1 111 iniouooiliuoioniooi 1—15 Goicher ' lillOOllinioiloiooo 01110—16 ^'etjb lOOOlMOOlOOOOlOlllllOUl— 14 Fay ■'■■■"■■" 0101100101100010010101011-12 Sears.!.".".'..!!!!".".. ..'.'!*.".'.'! iiooouiooooDOiioioooiioi— n KNOWN TRAPS-UNKNOWN ANGLES. Klevpsahl Ill lllllloilinUOl 111 111—23 Ricklefson 1111101111111101111111111-23 Pa'mer "" 1 1 11 UOl 11111110110011011—20 jia ieis \ iiioiiounnioii'iioiiiii— 20 Klne — 1101000111101111111111111—20 Forster IllOlOlOmi 1110] 111111101—19 Swe^n y .0111011110111011111111010-19 Mnrdock UllllOilOllOlOllllllluOO— 18 Neastadter iOOiioiiiiiiiioiiiinooio-18 Sbaw .. _ OOlllllUUOOOlOOllllllOl- 17 Jusiins- „ OlOOllUOlllOlOlCOOOOllll— 14 KNOWN TRAPS- KNOWN ANGLES. Lockwood .. OllllnlOllflOllOli 111 10011—17 Lane _11001llliNlOlll0011lOO 01—16 Kullman H OOOliOOl looiliniiiiiiioin— 15 ) re- fus Ilooiloinioil(iinoi0i000li-i3 P^il 11011"110OO0lO00111l00011— 13 Kullman, J OilOOOOlulOl 1010110101100—12 \\an102»1110»220222222-15 Adam's! Fred!..." 21*20211012^22110222-15 Gerber H 2llllOU211ll' ll-=^Ol— 15 Ruhsta'ller!0aptiln 12l*100Illl200Ull*2-14 Buhsialler.Jr.. 221*0111201 212*02*02- 13 Kle^el Fred 00111010111U»*1*01*— 11 UdsOd'l S „002i0200l202ll020!20-ll Warra'ck, J *12*2000CO 101 11 10020— 9 Frank Rabetaller, Jr , L. 8. TTpson and "76" shot a six- bird match, the scores were: .■76" 122220-6 Rahataller, Jr 11*»21-1 Upson, L. S 202221—5 * Dead tut of bounds. The Washington Gun Club keeps the blue rock traps mov- ing in good style in Yolo county. The following events and the scores resulting took place at that point last Sunday: Medal shoot at 25 blue rocks — Soule - .. - lOllllltlOlOlllIOlimill— 21 I Newbert illliuoioillioiioilliui— 21 Peck li-lIlllllOlllOllOlOlUOll- 19 Koberis 0111111111110111110101001—19 Steleler OlllOloilllOllOUlllJUlO— 19 Smith OOOIIIUlluOUOiUOlOllOO 15 Trumpier 101010101) Ili.il0110ll01010—I5 De Merritt 11001 lOlOOOl 10011 1 1110100— 14 Woods OlOlOllOollOOlOOl 1111 1001— n Rust _,.1100U 1000101 IIUOOIOOIIO—U Sha p 1101010100100111011011000-13 Ve milyea OOOtKiOOloiOloilOlllllllO— 13 Williams OOH OOlOOOloiOlllOllOlOlO— 11 Castort OI'OOIOOOIIOIOIOIOOIOIOOI— 10 TeQbf-tS _OOOiiHilll01I110010000L'000— 9 BennlDC lOOOiOOliOCOIlOOOO^ilOOlOO- 7 KeiiCbler OlOllOlOOOOOlllOOOOOOuOjO— 7 Team match, 15 blue rocks p'^r man — Poole ..101111101011111—12 Williams OOOUOlOOIllOU— 8 Smlih ..110111111100111 — 12 Roberts OillOiniooiOOOI— 7 bteigler illiuioioiiooo— lo Peck lll0< OOOloilOiH)- 6 ^harp lOOjlOllOluiOl— 9 lasiorf lOOlOOOOOOlllOl— 6 To'al 70 Newbert ..111111001111111-13 Tebbets UllUOOOOOOOll— 8 Trumpier _., 001 11 110101 1111—11 Woods ...loOlCO lOOllOiiU— 6 Rust _ „ioiuiiiiiooiiio 10 Kuecbier .Ooiouioiooiooo- 6 De Merrill IIOIOIOIIIIOOIO— 9 Parfcison OOOOOlOlOOUOlll— 5 Total --.68 Match at 10 blue rocks — Souie iiiiioiui - De Merrllt iloiUllU— Newbert 1 1 1 lllKiOl— St-igl r 1111000101 — Roberts llcoouilO— Rust „ OOlOiUIOI— Woods OIOUIOIUO- Owing to the fact that considerable doubt has existed io the minds of these interested In the territorial game laws, as to the edect of recent legislation on the subject and the state- ment by many that in their opinioD Arizona now hsis no game law, Mr. John McCarty, secretary of the fish and game commission, has secured from Attorney-General Ains- worth the following opinion, which is published for the gea- eral information of the public. It will be seen at once says the Pfcoeaix Herald that those who have heretofore been io- clined to disregard these regulations are treading on danger- ous ground and it behooves all good ci'iz^ns to lend their moral support to the men who are looking after our fieih and game interests : Office of tlie Altomev-General. PHl'll"20- OP Fisher 10«21200i*12— 7 CLASS B. A.R003 2i501»«U2'2- 9 H. B. Hosmer 012221110210— 9 H. E. Koae .22"»222*1121— 9 Paul Delmaa 1011*2200212— S BACK bCORES. Maakey 12l21in22»l-12 Hoamer... 221202210202— 9 Nauman >. 102222120112—10 Roo3 .2*0012111022— 8 •Dead out of bounds. Following the club match, Koos, Delmas and Frank Vernon shot a private race at twenty-four birds each ''Slade" and Fischer shot with them for practice. Roos and Delmas tied on twenty-one kills each and Vernon scored nineteen. Tbe complete score was: Roos r."._12O222121I2112lO220!12Il— 21 D-lmas 01 ll02l»l 1 1211121 122211 1—21 VernoD 21I10010I11211I101101112— 19 '■Slarte" 1101112I0111W FlBber iooi2i2Uw The American Gun Olub held a regular blue rock shoot at the American River bridge grounds, Sacramento, last Sunday. In the medal shoot at twenty-five birds ^eale and Favero tied on fifteen each. Thev will shoot ofif the tie next Sanday. Following are the scores in the several matches: Race at 25 targets — Heale _ IIIOOIOIIOIOIOIIIIOOIOIIO— 15 Favero lioonooiouiiicoiiioioio— 15 Ji t „ , iiiioiiiiiooiiooi"niooiiio— 14 F' Die — UiillOllOIOllllOilOI 1111000—14 '-urley, lOOt uionoouiOllOOOOliouii— 9 Ciokstey^ „OQOoino.ioiiiiooioooiiooo— 9 J',elaier fluiouoioooioooioooiliiooo— 8 Shot at Anderson. George H....25 21 CoTkendaU,: H-bsoQ, W. B U6 22 I Holmes. F.. Bariier. Ur. A. M 26 23 I Holmes, A.. Lion, U 30 22 | The second race was for the individual championship medal at fifty targets. George H. Anderson won, and this being his third time, it entitles him to the championship and the medal. Ttie following was the score: Shot at B'ke I Shot at B'ke Barker, Dr. A. M ..50 45 1 Coykendall, R 50 38 Anderson, George H....50 45 Hobson, W. B 50 68 Lion, H 60 41 | Holmts, F ..60 37 Dr. Barker and George H. Anderson shot ofiF the tie at twenty-five birds, Anderson winning by breaking 23 to 22 by the Doctor. Oh Sunday, May 7th, the members of the Martinez Gun Club held a regular ctub shoot at the grounds south of town. The score in detail of the first official shoot at 25 blue rocks is as follows. Leavell llUlOlllIllOOllOOOlOllOl-17 Leavell 1110110111111100010011011-17 Fieckinger IIIIOOIOIOIIIIOOOOIIIOIOI 15 Fish _..ll01i.00001llll000010100IO— 11 Hodapp 0110000111010000010111001—11 Anderson OOOIOOIOOIOOHUIOOIOOOOO— 9 Harrison OOOlOOlolOOoiOuOOOOlllOOO- 7 Jone3 -OllOlOOOlOOOOl 1000001 0000— 7 San Bernardino for Game Proteotion. A gun club was organized in San Bernardino on the 11th inst. L. A. Pfiefer was elected chairman and T. J. Starke secretary. Suitable ground for a preserve will be secured and a comfortable club house erected. The protection of game is tbe matter of leading interest with the new clob, but however club shoots between the members and with other clubs will keep trap interests going. Sherifif Rouse informed the meeting that already a great many doves are being killed io the county, and in view of that fact the following resolution was adopted: ^Re&olvtd^ That this club offer a standing reward of $20 for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons violating the game la#8 of this State or county, such award to be paid on the convictioD of tbe accused. is so unduly surrounded, its natural instincts of wildness and B'ke ' suspicion are so deeply implanted that a few days of rcam- 22 ing in woodland and covert suffice to render the hen reared bird almost as truly feral as its wild-bred congeners. A carious instance of the strange nervousness of the pheasant happened many years ago (1850) in the south of England. When the terrible gun powder eiplosion io March of that year occurred at Curtis & Harvey's mills at Houoslow, the dull shock and concussion were felt perceptibly in West Sussex, more than fifty miles away. And it was remarked by Mr. A. E Knox, the naturalist, and by a numbei; of laborers engaged at work among aome coverts in that pirt of the country, that a loud and alarmed crowing proceeded from tbe pheasants in all parts of the wood for many minutes after the exp'osioo. It has been well said that "Here to-day gone to-morrow" may fairly be called the motto of the delicious woodcock. Tc-day they may be seen in numbers in a favorite covert, yet to-morrow not a cock may be found within a score of miles. If yoa know that woodcock are about, lose not an hour if you are wise, bat take your gun and go in search of them. They are, in truth, the mist evaneaceot of birds. The flight of this bird during migration must be enormously swift. A well fed woodcock seldom weighs much more than, twelve ounces; yet in the year 1896 the keeper of the lighthouse upon the Hill of Howth, in Ireland, found a pane of glass, more than three-eighths of an inch thick, broken by one of these birds, which, attracted by the strong light, had ^iwn straight against the pane. The unfortunate bird struck with such vi )lence that its bill, head, breastbone and both, wings were all found to be completely smashed. Woodcock feed almost solely at night, and in -consequence He up closely daring the day in those snug harborages, in warmand shel- tered woodland, to which tbey are so partial^^Eheu food consists almost entirely of worms, larvae, sq^^^^Hk and mud insects, beetles and the like. They hS^^^^^nate appetites, and with their long bills bore couifl^^B^ia search of food in the soft places to which they r^^m^T'he digestive process of this bird is extraordina.ily rapid. A tame woodcock, wbich iTad breakfasted in the morning ^tm. half a flower-pot full of worms, was found the same alternoon with its stomach perfectly empty, while the viscera contained no perceptible trace of its ample breakfast. — Efchai^. Mat 20, 1899] CPJtfw ^veetssv axw Q^ptnn^xnatt. 335 THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION MONTANA WINNER OF THE CAKTERATE HANDICAP AND THE SUBUK- EAN OF 1883 By Ban Fox winrer of the Hyde Park Slakes and Champion Stallion Stakes and the best two- year-old of his year, dam Imp. Queen, by Scotti.ih Chief sire of the dam of Common, winner of the Derby, St Leger and SOOO Guineas in ISOl. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 AT THE PLACE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THREE MILES WEST OF CONEJO, AND FIFTEEN DOE SOUTH OF FRESNO ON ELM AVENOE. MONTANA is a handsome bay horse. He was foaled io I85S, and stands about 16 baods hieh and weigDs about 1100 lbs. He is a model of perfect symmetry In couformalioD and shows bis great breeditjg in every particniar. He was bred by J. B. Haggia, and during his career on the tuif his wio- nings amouoted to S^5S.650- His dam, imp. Qaeeo, was a good race mare by Scotlish Chief, who is con- sidered one of the gr^^atest sires of broodmares in England who are prized so highly that it is very difficult to purchase them at any pric-'. Montana Is oue of the best bred thoroughbreds on the Pacific Coast, besides belug a great iodividuai, and anyone desiring to get race horses possessing gameness and speed cannot do better than to breed to him. Terms $30 for the Season Feb. 15th to June 1st. Usual return privileges if the horse Is in the same hands. All bills due at lime of service and must be paid betore removal ol mare. Send for tabulated pedigree. For particulars call or address MARCUS DALY, Owner. OSCAR DUKE, Concjo, Cal. Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, 2:IH CHAMPION SIRE A Race Horse McKINNET, 2:11 1-4. Sire of Zombro 2:11 Jeooj Mac (3) _2:12 Hazel KiDney 2:12J^ Too Bet (3) 2:U^ McZeus 2:13 Juliet D 2:1311. Harvey Mac 2:14^4 Geo, W. McKiiiney...2:HH Osito .2:14% Mamie Riley 2:16 ilat)el McKinney 2:17 Casco 2:21M Sir Credit 2:25 sola 2:!&% 2:11 1 4, OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PE Him self and a Sire of Race WILL MAKE THE SEASON PERFORMERS. Horses. OF 1899 At Gandiett Stables, Near Bace Track OAKJLAUD . - - . CAtlF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With Usual Rettirn PrivilegesJ. Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Peralta St., Oakland, Cal NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 1=4, dam Lida W.,2:18 1=4, by Nutwood, 2:18 34. RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. Nutwood Wilkes 2216,ll7c?r Is the Sire of Who Is It (Charopioa three- year-old troitlDg gelding of the worla) 3:12 J. A McKerron (3) 3:34 1-4 ■1. A. McKerroQ (3> 2:13 1-4 Claudius (3) 2:2G 1-2 Claudius (4) 3: 1 3 1-3 Irviiigton Belle (3) 2:24 1-4 Irvington Belle t3).. 3:1S 1-3 Central Girl (41 3:22 1-2 Who Is She (4) 2:25 Fred Wilkes _3;36 1-2 Wilkeo Direct (3) Tr„...2:21 W. B. Bradbury filly Tr..3:23 Georgie E. Trial 2:28 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion who ever produced two three-year-olds In one season with record'^ of 2:12 and 2:12 1-4 respect- ively. Who In It is the champion gelding of the world, and J. A. aicKerron was the fastest tbree-vear-old in the East last year, and both are as fine-gaited trotters as ever were seen on a track, NUTWOOD WIXKES will make the season of 1899 at IbeXCTWOOD STOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With usual return privileges. Good pastorase at S3 per month. Bills payable befnre removal nf mare. Stock well cared for, but no rtsponsibility assumed lor accidents and escapes. For farther particulars apply to, or address, MARTIN CARTER, Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington, Alameda Co., Cal ( Early Speed BREED FOR -^Extreme Speed (Size and Style. By Chas. Derby, DIABLO, 2:09i, Derby, sire of 3 in 2:10, dam Bertha, by A Icaniara , sire of 22 Diablo at 9 years of age is the sire of Hijo del Diablo „ 3:lli^ Diawood 2:143^ Inferno 2 :15 Didalion (trial) 2:131^ El Diablo (trial) 2:18 Terona (trial) ...2:21 All three=year=oIds and nearly the* ) entire number of Diablo's get that have been trained. Diahh Pleasanton, Cal. Good pasturage for_mare3. WiXl Make the Season of 1899 at TERMS $40 the Season Care taken, but no responsibility assumed for accidents or escapes. Address, W^M. MUTtKAT, Owner, Pleasanton, Cal. Breed For Extreme Speed. Prince Almonti, p.Rec. 2:18 1. 4 (Made as a Height, l&.VA four-year-old in fourtfi lieat of a race.) "Weight, 1160. Color, Mahogany Bay. Handsome, perfectly sound and gentle, and much faster than his record. T£RMS FOR SEASON $30. OAKNUT— Record to high wheel sulky 2:241-2- Height, 16 hands. Weight, 1240 lbs. Color, Chestnut. -^ TEBMS FOR THE SEASON S25 -^, For pedigrees and further information address J. B. NIGHTINGALE, Cordelia, Solano, Cal. BREED SIZE GEORGE WASHINGTON REC. 2:16 3-4. By Mambrino Chief Jr. 11,633, dam tbe Great broodmare Fanny Rose, by Stlian Allen 2903. This magnificent stallion standing 16. 1 hands high, and weighing 1250 pounds, a race horse himself and a eire of speed, size and stjle, will make the season ot 1839 at Craig's College Stables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo Washington is the sire of Stella, 2:15»,^, a mare that is expected to trot in 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2:26. Bnt three of his get were ever trained. He is a handsome horse aiid sore foal getter. FOR , STYLE AND SPEED- TERMS FOR For particulars address THE SEASON CHAS. JOHNSON, $40. Woodland, HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (No. 1679) BREED TO A GREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. • • — 1 Sire ol Phcebft WilKes 2-M\i Tommy Mc 2:llii New Era 2:13 balville 2:V1K 2:11=11 #ArlineWiltes 2:lJiij Aeroplane 2M% Grand George .... ......2:18 J. F. Hanson.... ....2:19U And 19 others better than 2;30, and 5 producing sons and 6 producing daughters. » HAMBLhTONIAN WILKES, by GeorgeWilkes, 2:22, dam Mag Lock, by American Star; second dam Lady Irwin (grandam of Lamps. 2:21). by Hambletonian 10; third dam Daagtiter of Roe's Ab' dallab Cbief. , SEASON OF 1899 $40. Usual return privilege; excellent pasturage and best of care taken of , mares, 81 per month, at Green Meadow Farm. Address ! R. I. MOORHEAD, ' Green Meadow Farm, Santa Clara, Cal 'I, (Private Stallion) Steinway, 1808, Rec. 2:25: Chas. Derby 4907, Rec. 2:20, $100 ™' ^-»" The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List, Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at tlie San Francisco Horse Sliow of 1894. His get were tlie Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terms for youug stallions and pasturage on application. Address, OAKWOOD PAR< STOGK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa County, Cal THE NEW UP-TO-DATE 1899 McMUEEAI A Record Breaker STAM B. Has started in 21 Races 1st iO times 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7,500 IN PURSES 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 STAai B. 23,444, 3:11 1-4, is by atambonl. SiOTi^ (sire ( f 34 in the 2.30 list), dam Belle Medium, 2:20. bv Happy Mediam (sire of Nancy Hanks, 2:0J, and 92 others In the 2:30 lis^t and of 55 producing sons and 49 producing damsi, second dam by Almonl Lightning (&ire of the dams of King Prluceps, 2:15. and Zombro, 2:l]):tbtr(l dam by Mambrioo Patchen; foarth dam by MambriDO Chief. STAM B. is one of the sonndest and gamest race horses on the Coast and one of the best Touog sialHoDB siandiug for public service. Weight 1075 lbs., height 15 3. TViU ma>ce the Season at Agricultural Park. SacrameDto. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- tent men. Best of care taken ot mares but no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or escapes. All blllspayableat time of ser- O ylcfa and must be settled before removal of mare. Address all commanlcatlons to TUTTLE BROS., Booklln, Cal. SULKY No 20—1899 McMURRAY SULKY. Ask Abont Onr $40.00 Snlky. The increasinp popularity of the "McMdreay" Sui kv Is evidence that they nil the bill with turfmen. 32 years of conliiuous success \a the man- utaciure of Track Vehicles surely demonstraies the fact that we are the leaders in our line. If youarein the market for a Sulky be sure to investi- gate the merits ol tbe McMnr- ray belore boyiog. Have a few 1S9S SuIkJes on hand nbich we will close out at a reduced figure. Beuiember we furnish wheels and atiachments for old style Sulkies. Will fit any make. Xew Sulky Catalogue for the asking. fflE -M' MURRAY SULKY CO., MARION. OHIO. is a Wonder. SPieNDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARiW, near Antioch, Contra Costa Co., Cal Horses are shipped Irom Morebead's Slalle. No. 20 Cla.y Street. San Francisco, to Antioch and led from Antioch to tbe Farm by Competent men. ALFALFA and natural grasses in abundance i SEPARATE ALFALFA FIFLDS if desired CLIMATE mild winter and summer f SPECIAL CARE uljen ol BORSES , FINEST of PADDOCKS for STALLIONS. ,' For rates apply H. DUTARD, Owner. 125-127-129 DAVIS STREET (Telephone Front 33) SAN FRANCISCO Or to FRANK NUQENT, Hanager, Antioch, Cal. Telepttone Main 3, Brentwood. 336 lr««2re» mt& ^pixiA»tnan* [May 20, 1899 THE FARM. The Shorthorn Breed. Mr. William Warfi^td, the veteran Short- horn hreeder of Kentucky, said recently in an address before the Breeders AESOciation: "I have seenagr at deal of the various breeds of cattle in my lone experience as a breeder. 1 have been through several periods of profouod depressior; I have seen lime and again well directed efforts made by other breeda, to sopplant the Shorthorn. I gladly admit the special excellence of not a few breeds, bat I have never seen any other brefd that is at once so well balanced, so remflrBable for special excellencies and bo deeply fixed in its characteristics as a breed. I especially delifiht in the qaality of the Shorihorn, iis true fioenes?, its lightness oi bone, minimom of ofli'.good hair and hide, and its perfect docility and ease in handlioe. And these are the qaantilies most needed in a general pur- pose cow for the farm, whether the herd be large or small. It may be, that broadly BpeakiDg, the milbiog qualities cf the Short- horn have not been kept op to the old time Standard, yet it is not difiScolt to fin-' Short- horns of superior milking qnaiities. And the farmer who wants milk and calves can do far better with the Shorthorn than with an^ other breed, this, of cnurse, provided he makes inielligeDt stlectinn. Without iotelli- gent selection no man can breed any kind of stock successfully. I btlieve a better dav ip dawning upon Americin sg'iculture. If the farmer could be made to realize how much more steads the pr fit is in meat and miU, than it is in corn and wheal; how much belter corn pays in cattle than on ihe e rs, ihe dav would come vet sooner, and with a brighter morning. Witti ihe better day not only will market cattle become more profilab'e. but fiof^ Slock will regain much of the value ihey losi twenty years fgo and have so slowlc re- covered. As I look at my own herd, aod think how manv years of ioving care from mv father and me have gone into history, I have no regret except that in our country the labor of those who seek the welfa'-e of our land in peaceful aod industrial pursuits is so little appreciated. This little herd, in the more than 70 vears of its history, has spread aboui it an iiflaeoce for good that has not been un- appreciated by fellow breeders, but which has. nevertheless, failed to be recognized in any large way. But each is the univereal storv o' services in the os^^ful but ioc nspicuous fiel*^ of agricultuie. Bat I feei no reeret thst I have t-peot a long life in devotion to a definiie purpose, that purpose being to make the almost contribution io mv power to the devel- opment of the live stock of America. And I am sore mat I could not have m^de a betie' choice of mv priocipal instrument than the noble breed of Shorthorn csiHe.'* Prcfl:; in aheep. William Wallace, of Missoori, gives his experience in sheep raising on the farm to American Sheep Breeder as follows: "Allow me to give n y eiperience in sheep raising in a small way uuring the last eigrn years. In the sprine of 1891 I bought five common ewes for $29.85, and from this litiK start my day book shows the toUowiog sale? of wool: May, 1891 31i pounds of wnol at 22 cenis per pound, $6 93; June. 1892. 72 ponrrlv at 20 ceniB per pound, $144'); Mav. 1893, 108^ pounds at 18 cents per p aod, $19 55; May, 18h4. 144^ p u ds «t 13 cents p^' pound. $18 30; May, 18^5. 245^ pou-H« at 12^ cents per pound, $3181; May. 1896, 321 pnondo nt 11 cents per poucd, f 35 30; May 1897 404 i pnoniis at 14 cenis per pouod, $56t>3;Jolv" 1898 54U pounds at 19 opnt- per p jund. $102 b9 loial wool salps $385 91. From this ojodeei start I have sold 75 ri^-tid ot sheep and lambs — mos'lv sheep — for $272.80 and DOW have on hand 71 head of hieh grade Coiswolds worih at cnrrt-nt prices, $350. Thit- added lo the sale nf <-heep and wool, gives a grand total of $IO0S 71. Durine this period J have piid ooi $50 dr fiur ihorougibred rams aod $11.25 f >r sheiriog mikiog a totil cash outlay of $61 95. This amount dednfei from cash receipis leaves a balance of $946.76 fjr profit, feed and labor. I hive durios; ihit- time lo'^t eleven head of sheep from disease and two killed by do£i. The Cost cf Fattening. Jas. McNab, of the firm of McNab & Smith draymen of Han Francisco, npent several days in Livermore valley last week lookioe for dr-rught horsef.; but succeeded io securing only about half a dozen, some of whinh were a little loo light to E^uit htm. Mr. McNah stands ready tn piv a g^od price for any horse weighing over 1650 pooods. Qood horses are io demand and hardly a Uav passes by wisbout a hort^e buyer being io Lown, says the Gonzales Tribune. It is a very easy matter to take a half- starved or a young animal and make it gain io weight very rapidly by liberal feeding; hut the amount the animal gains when io this condition is no criterion as to how much fat a eiven ration will pr-jdace in a day or week. In the first few months the steer will gain so rapidly that every pound of feed given will pay a big profit. Then comes a time when ihe appetite of the animal seems to stop, and the fat-making process halts. It is not strange that many would consider something wrong with the animal and begin to dose it with medicine. The fact is that it is in the first few months that the animals gain most of their weight; then it takes longer and more labor to make more fat. Every succeedirg pound comes slower and costs more. The qaestion is to know just when to stop. When the animal has reached the point where it is a losing investment to feed further for fal. There certainly is a point beyond which it will not pay lo feed for fat. The cost of the food for each additiooa' pound will be greater than the value of the fat. Kecent experiments have been made which help to show the relative gain of steers on a given ration at different periods of their lives Thus during the first two months it rfqaires a tr fl' Qoder bOO pounds to lav on 100 pounds of weight. During the next month it requires » ten per cent, increase of the food *,o make the same amount of gain. I'he fourth month shows a still slower gain, and lo make the same gain id weight the grain most be in creased 15 per cent, and in the next month ihe increase must be nearlv 25 per cent Io the following mon'h and a half the food has to be increased to 37 per cent. Here we have the steady dec'ine in fat-pro- ducing power until the «mnunt of grain fed OQU^t get so large that it would be a waste of time to attempt t^ fatten farther. Up to a thousand pounds the Fleer can be faiieoed to a profit, but after that the process is doubtfol with some aod certain enough in others. A good deal depends upon the animal. The Breeders' Gazette sayf: The high price at ivhich the Colorado fed lambs are now selling awakens the usual curiosity to know why lambs of such unimproved type outsell those cf more approved muuon form frd on the farm. The explanation lies largely in the fact that the Colorados kill out better on account of their great shrink in the long shipment. It is merely the same situation that has been reflected for years in the ra^ge cattle sh pped directly from the ranches Another reason for the populaiity of the Col orados is their light weight, a weight adapted to Pmall marke s where they cut for a little hand-to-moath trade from small fdmilies that live in flits or a few rooms and do light hnu ekeeping. Big chops aod j )ints are not wanted bv such honseholderp; thev want small legs and shoulders aod do not want the waste fjuod 00 ripened heavy sheep. In other words, they either do not know good mutton, or else cannot afijrd it — probably a little of both. The time is coming, however, when only the poorer classes will be content with light, thin malion. The selling of eight hundred ewes, by Joe Coleman this week at four d.>Ilar8 per head io one sense of the word indicates the price lor the time beirg. sa^s the Labeview Regis ter. It has al^o been said that Lee Thomas, who has a Felect bunch of 500 head, has been ffered $5 25 There seems to he no tendency toward a fall in pricFs. but on ihe contrary a riiipp is predicted. Liree owners are holding It $4 and are so confident that the price will "e paid that none seem anxious to discuss a -mailer figure. Goose Lake valley and lis -urroundings will be this summer a sort of ftarhor of refuse for no less than fifty thou- sand head of sheep. Mr. R P. Lalhiop, manager of the Farm- ers Hay Company of Hollister, has jost com- pleted a thorough tour of San Benito couotv. From a clope inspection he fieores that the hav crop cf the county the present season will approximate thirty thousand tons. As he IS an expert in such matters his judgment can he put down as correct. The Glendenoing Brothers of JScott valley, have Sfild thpir stock cittle to Fritz Ynuns of F'n», for $21 a head, the b^nd numbering 300 They have been selling their beef stock gradually at bttter prices to buyers desiring them. Th<^ FTollister Free L'tnce quotes hay in Hollister at «he following figures: ^'arley. $6 to $8 50; whea'. $8 to $10; oat, $8 to $9; wheat and oat, $9:50; alfalfa, $4 to $5. We often see statements in farm paperg that the manure from a cow per year is worth nearlv or quite as much as her dairy product when made into butter. But it must be a very poor cow, indeed, or one fed extrava- gantly, of which this can be said Much of the manure of a cow that is at pasture is scat- tered in the fields, and as it ferments it is wasted in the air, doing very little good to the land whereon it falls. Instead of its being worth $40 to $45 a year, $20 would be a lib- eral estimate for if. In most ca^es the ai'di- tion of $5 worth of phosphate, and the same of potash, would more than double its effciciive value. This, however, will not be needed where the cow. in addition to her other feed, has had grain or meal that is rich in both nitrogenous and mineral plant food. Shippers of live stock to the Chicago mar- ket have won their case against the railroads in the famous $2 a car term! al charge Judge Kohlsaai, of the United States Ci'cu't Court, has decided that the levy ot $2 on every car of live stock delivered at the yards by the roads entering the city from the west is an unreasonable one and has granted the government's prayer for an if juoction to restrain the transportation companies from collecting it. The erjoining order wjiS issued on a ruling of the Imerstate Commerce Com m'ssioo that the (ax is too high. The rail- road companies will be given thirty days in hich to answer the decision or appeal the case to the next tribanal. Stockmen and others whi have recently come through the ranges across the moun- tains and alorg the upper coast of Santa Bar bara county state that the green feed is so plentiful that much of it will waste unless oo'side stockmen come to share it. In ten years the erowth has not been so rich, and never in the history of the county were the stockmen at such a loss to take advantage of nature's bouniv. In great fields, where there is feed for 1000 cattle, fif'y are grsz'ng; and there is a single tract of 10,000 acres on Hol- lister ranch, covered with the finest alfilerilla and not one heid of Rlock to eat it. "ALPHA-OE LAVAL" CREAM SEPARATORS. Do taval Alpha ^'Baby" Ci'eaiu Separators were first and have ever been kept best and cheapest. Thej- are g-uaraniecd su- pei'iorioaH imitations and infriiifrcment?. Endorsed by all authorities. More than 150.0LU ill u?e. Sales ten to one of all others combined. 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If you are getting our paper, send in ^3 to renew it for another year and you get either of them. 3. If you owe us for subscription send in ^3 payment for one year and you get either of them. 4. If you get our'paper and are paid in sdvance, send us in a new subscriber and his $3, and you will get both tbe premiums. Now Is Your Opportunity' Grasp It! BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN - 22 AND 24 GEARY Street S. F. Inaugural Trotting Sale! ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. f45 Head of Highly-bred Trotters and Roadsters \ Sired by DIEECTOE, DEXTEE PRINCE, STEVE WHIPPLE 2:12, BROWX .TUG, ' VOTER, ELECT, PKIXDEX. etc oat of mares which trace to the best Hambletonian-Morgan mares in California. — FROM TfiE — BELLOTA STOCK FARM (Properly of C. E. NEEDHAM) Many double teams, fine-looking, stylish roadsters, carriage horfea and ponies are Id tbis conilgn- meDt. which comprises all on tbe farm except 'be nrooimares and fonia of this yea*". The repQiaiioQ of horses sold from the Belloia Farm is nigh in the estlma'.ioo ot all horsemen. WUlbesold at the OCCIDENTAL HORSE EXCHANGE, 721 Howard Street. J^Cfttalognes are tssned. 'WM. G. L>ATNG, Auctioneer. Pedigrees Tabulated AND CATALOGUES COMPILED STANDARD and THORODGHBRED HORSES All of the data and facililie3 fnr doin^ tliis work correctly and artistically. Breeding of all California Horsea on file in this oflBue. PRICES. Sire and Dam straight crosses, $2. Dam unly, $1. Extended and Tabalated, $5 and upwards. Registration of Thoroughbred Foals and Broodmares attended to. DOG PEDIGREES TABULATED. BREEDER AND SPOKTSAIAN, 32-34 Geary St., Sau Francisco, Cal. 338 actye ^vesttet cmH ^cvtmnmu [Mat 20, 1899 THE BAY WOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW SAN MATEO. CAL. (Property of John Paeeott. Esq) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CLASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion IMP. HACKNEY GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First I WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. ^^^ SERVICE FEE, $75 NOTE— Tho! I Mares Proving Barren Returaab'e Next FeaFon Free of Charge. } Dedm tions Made for Two or More Mares. Further Particulars on Application 1 i- *„ v,,oo.q tnr- tv,o r,rnfit!iHe Heavv Harness Market, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, ,o.isrTVi%T^Wml%TVB\tlet^Jl^^^^^^ ^VJVS" out of Trotting-Bred Mares. For size, V^rs^rSwal7w1lS»°l.^'^1.S^S^^ETFU^^ -i-^>^. "^^ ^^ -» ^V applying to WILLIAM EAYNER, Stud-groom. THE BAYWOOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp. Hercules. - ... ^ J ^ .,fn..^ lo,ra Has ffr«at body with short bark. Eleven years old. Has always This beautifQl stallion stands 16-J l»?"'is. °nS"°«s'°"''«f»i„„""tfndest disposition. His color Is a beautiful and fashionable been driven; has never raced. Speedy trotter, with action. i».iu<.>!»^ r ^,-^- ..... . „„ ;, „„„^.^^„riQH oc an PxrpUenttOD-cross on common ordraught mares to pro- out of appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20.00. Breeders' Direciory, BOLSTEIXS— Winners ot every 7 days' butter con teat at State Fair I8P8 Ist & andfora-red cows. 4-yr., 3-yr, and 2yr.-olds: 21 Jerseys and Durhams compe- ting. 4ih year my HolsteiDS have beaten Jersei b for butler Stock for sale; also p'gs. F. H.Burke, 626 Market St., S.F. VERBA BURN4 JKRSBYS-The best A. J. C.C registered prize herd is owned by HENRY PIEECE Sao Franciico. Animals for sale. JERHIiV8, HOLSTEIiXe A\n DCKHAMS- Hoss. PoQliry. WM. NILES & CO.. Los Angeles, Cal. W. A. gHIPPKf , Avon.Cal., Standard-bred Trot ting, Cariiage and Koad Horses, Jacks, Mules and Durbam Bulls tor Sale. 0. n. PACKER, E. M., Mining school Formerly Afist- U. S. Gov. Chemist at World's Fair. MINES EXAMIND FOR OWNERS AND BUYERS ONLY. Reports guaraatped correct. Have personal survey- ing and assaying ouifits. 24 Post Street San Franci«co, Cal PATENTS Caveats, Pensions.Trade Marks, Desl£n..Pateat8, Copyrights, Etc., COKBKSPONDENCE SOLlCrrBD JOH.\ A. 8ACI.. Le Droll B!dg. WashlasrtOD. ■— — £K A k >"C"4 mi 1ft m m ¥i DnHurro'^ MiBrr Patented August 11th, 1S96. DEVICE COMPLETE - - - $5.00 J. O'KANE, Agent, REOPENED. Iq place of the 2:20 and 3:17 Class Paciog Purses which failed to fill, THE PACIFIC COAST 1 rotting Horse Breeders Ass'n. HiVB OPENED A 2:18 Class Pacing Purse $1000 TO CLOSE JUNE 1, 1899. Bame conditions as in Purses that closed May 1, 1899. Send entries to F. W. KELtET, Sec'y., 22 1-3 Geary St., San Francisco. Dr. Mutton's Patent Checking Device will stop vour horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just the thing for a Koad Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out allthe style possible. 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Havirg fitted up the above place especially for the sale of harness hoT?e.s, vehicles, harness, etc., it will afford me pleasure to correspond wih owners regarding the Auction Sales vrhich I shall hoi(^ at this piece KTEKT SATUKDAY at 11 a ra Arrangements can be made for special sales of standard bred trotting stock, thoroughbreds, etc. My turf library is the largest on this Coast, hence lam prepared to compile catalogues satisfactorily to my patrons. I take pleasure in referring to any and all for whom I have sold horses during the psst two yeaiB. WM. G. LATNG, Live Stock AuctioneeT. Telephone Main 5179. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE at the special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED m JOHN C. 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Formnla for a brilliant wash that will nrt rub or flake off, qnd will stand tne weather will be found attached to all machines. O dera promptly filled TRIUMPH MACHINF. CO.. 145-49 Centre St . N. X. Price, $40. F. O. B. N. v., subject to Inspectioo -p>-. BIIV II linnOr come to the office of the Bkeedee and r\D er"i 1 A Hllll^r Sportsman, register your wants and place an OR SELL n llwIlVk^ advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with less expense than by any other method. Btt Mat 20, 1899] iS^ije ^vee0ev mxt> ^^pcvitintttn. 339 Lo5 Angeles Fall Meeting. $25,000 In Purses for Harness Horses and Runners $25,000 DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION NO. 6 will open four stakes to close JUNE 1 , 1899. Balance of Program will be announced later. Meeting sometime in October, 1899. Entries will be received for the following four stakes up to Thursday, .June 1, 1899. TROTTING. No. 1. 2:15 Class Trottinj Purse SIOOO PACING. No. 3. 3:15 Glass Pacing Purse «1000 (Horses wlthoot records) 81000 No. 3. Green Glass Trotting (dorses minoat records) $1000 No. 4. Green Glass Pacing Mile Heats, Three in Five. ENTRANCE 5 PER CENT., payable as follows : 1 per cent, (or $10) to accompany nomination, no further payment until the first day of the meeting. Unless the nominator desires to declare out, Tvhich he may do on July 1st, 1S99. by paying an additional 1 per cent. Or he may aeclare out on August Ist, 1899, by paying an additional 2 per cent. Or he may declare out on September 1st, 1899, by paying an additional 3 per cent., the remaining 4 per cent, on all nominations not declared out on the dates named, will be due on the first day of the meeting An additional 5 per cent, deducted from money winners. Kominators may by a payment of 2 percent. additional on or before the first day of the meeting substitute a horse for tlie one originally named and not previously declared out, provided said "substituted horse was eligible to said class when stakes close June 1st, 1S99. Nominators may name two horses in one class and be held for but one entrance fee, but must notify the Association on or before September 1st, which horse will start, and in no case can both horses so named in one entry start in the same race. For conditions and entry blanks send to IjE'WIS THORNS, Secretary, 226 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, Cal. WE PBECEDE LEXINGTON. •NO STRINGS TIED.' T HBEE TO riLI. Louisville Driving and Fair Association, LOUISVILLE. KY. Offers WITHOUT RESERVE the following Gaaranteed Paraea, to be decided at its FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 25 lo 30, inclusive 1899- ENTRIES TO CLOSE SATURDAY, MAY 20TH. Mile Heats— Two in Three— N'ational Aseociatlon Rules to Govern. THE KENTUCKY MATRON STAKED, Foals of 1896, (Closed). $10 000 A payment of ?:35 00. June 1, will keep good eligibles uolil ihirty days before the meeting. ' No. 1. THE DOUGl-AS, 2:12 Trotters (borses to be named Sept. 9) ..S5000 Entrance— S5i 50 May 20: S62 50 Jaly 1; S62 50 September 1: S62.50 evening before race. Three to fill. Two to start. Nominations transferable any lime belore September 9, No. 3. THE FINAL CHAMPIOXSHIP. Trotting Stallions $3000 Entrance— S37.5d May 20; S;)7.5u July 1; S37.50 September 1: S37.50 evening before race. Three to fill. Two to atari. No. 3. THE COaiMMRCIAX- CLUE, 2:C8 Paeera $2000 No. 4. THK FALL^ CITY. 2:15 Trotters $3000 No. 5. THE LOUI-SVILLE, 2:20 Trotters _S30O0 No. 6. THE SEELE.ACK. 2:ls Pacera $3000 Entrance— Si5. CO M-iy20: Sio 00 Inlyl; S25.00 September 1; 9:5 00 evening befjre race. Three to fill. Two to start. No. 7. THE PREPARATION. Tw~-year-old Trotters $1000 No. 8. THE KLATAWA. 2 30 Tbree-year-old Pacers $1000 Fntrance-SloCO May 20; $IOOJ July I; S15.00 September 1; $10.00 eveniog before race. Three to fill. Two to start. GENERAL CONDITIONS. Five per cent, entrance, payable as above mentioned, and Ave per cent additional for each money winner: bat no entry liable for more thaaaroonnt paid or contracted for. 10 per cent. 3Iile heats, two-in-three. Natioual Association Rales to govern, except to r ject any entry we do not want. Entries to close Saturday, May 20, with Events divided 50, 25, 15 and No lights reserved, J. J, DOUGLAS. President. FRANK P. KENNY, Secretary. LOUISVILLE, KY. WE PRECEDE LEXINGTON. — Eighty-mile fhipmenl on special trains at normal rates from Loaisville to Lexington. About Siteen Liberal Purse Races to complete program, will be announced in due time to close in September. EXECUTORS' SALE OF IB Sixteen Head Standard Bred Horses |6 Fast Tottters and Pacers, Broodmares, Fillies and Gentlemen's Roadsters. Sired By McKINNEY, 2:11 1-4, ALTAMONT 36O0, PILOT PRINCE, GRAND- ISSIMO, DICTATUS, SAN DIEGO, EYRAUD son of EROS, and Other Noted Sires. ThR Property of H. W. Grabb's To-Kalon Stock Farm OAKVIL1.E, NAPA CO., CAt. Will b3 Bold at Auction lo the highest ca^h bidder, absolutely without reserve, by order of the Executors of theEitateof H. W. CRABB. deceesed. At Napa Fair G^o jnds, Napa, Gal., Thyrsdiy. May 23, 1899, at 10:30 a. m. The 7:30 a. m. boat from 5an Francisco connects wiih train for Napa, which stops at Fair Grounds; relnruing reacn Sao Francisco at 6-16 p. m .^Send for Catalogues to THE W. A. BIACKINDKR CO.. Aactioueers, .St. Helena, California. Every Stockman Should Use \wardJd Cold Mpdal At Calirornlagiate Fair 1893. Every dorse ov^ner who values his slock should constantlr bave a supply o( It OD bauo II Improves aod ker* slock in the pick of con- dltlon. Manbattan Food Co 8aQ Mateo. Cal, Ask your grocerB or dealers lor it San Francisco Agents: TILLMANN & BENDELL, Cop. Clay and Battery St, RED BALL BRAND. First Great Auction Sale of the Season! so Of Well-Broke, Trotting Bred StocK, All Purpose And Draft Horses Among them Well-Matched Teams, Consigned from the Breeding Farms of ON HON. W. A. TUESDAY SHIPPEE, STOCKTON, and others. MAY 23, 1899 -AT 11 A. SI. At Salesyard, Cor. l/an Ness Ave. and Market St. CHASE & MENDENHALL (Successora to KILLIP & CO.), Livestock Auctioneers - - 1732 Market St., S. F. ^^r Horses now at Yard. San Francisco and Nortb Pacific By. Co The Picturesque Rourr OP CALIFORNIA. The Flneet FlBhlng and Hpntlpg In C»morol. NUMEROUS RESORTS. MIHERIL SPRINGS, HOT AND GOLD. HEALTH PLEASURE RECREATION III StetloD tor FrDlt Firms tnd Stoct Braadlng. — ^— THZ BOtJTB TO SAN RAFAEL PETALUMA SANTA ROSA, UKIAH And other beaatUd towns. TSE BEST OAMPTKg qROTJNDa OK THJE OOAaX. TioKJT OmoB— Coroer New Montcomery »r Uarket stzeeta, imder Palace Hotel. OminffWAT- OmoE — Mntnal Life Balldliic> B. X. BKASf.eeD. Pa'i. Asl C. F. BUNCH, Superteodeat Veadome Stock Farm RACE TRACK San Jose. Cal. Will Take a Few Outride Horses to Train on Keasonable Tenus. The followiDg named horses have received their recordset the bands of Mr. Banch. Viz.— Hillsdale 2:15 Mach Better 2:07iii Ethel Downs 2:10 Our Boy „2:1214 Yon Bet 2:12K Claadias 2:I3'ji Iran Alto 2:13^2 Jonn Bary J2:]5^i Dr Frasse „ 2:18% Alviso 2:20 Lynnette _2:20 Laura R 2:21 Thompson -2:14K And many others better than 2:30. Sulkies Built to Order! REPAIRED AND CONVERTED. Liner) ap to run perfect when strupped to horse. OtJE SPECIALTY "^SULKIES TO RENT^ We BDY and skll Second hand Sui^eibs. W. J. KENNETF, Blkeman, 531 Valencia St., nkab 16th AT STUD BLINKER MUEPHY A. K. C. .S. B. >'o. 41,G96. The Champion Great Dane Sire on the Coast. His sons ai'd daughters talijn^ nine wins at the San Francisco Benca Stiow I8?9. Adrlress. M. J. F\IKCHILO, National Laandry, 4ll .Sanchez Sr., S. F. .Kff- KuppieB fur 8aie. 4^ Dog Diseases 3H:ot7«7- to r*eo«a. Mailed Free to any address by the aathor H. Clat Gloveb, D. V. 8., 1293 Broadway New York. Horses For Sale. too Head of Trottirg bred Horses from the Napa Stock Farm. Consisting of Horses In Training, Roadsters, Broodmaros, Colts and Fillies by NcKinnoy and Other doted Sires All this stoci: are fmm thp hf»i strains ot trotting oluod and brtd for racing purposes. Anyone desiring to secure a good prosp«'ct lor tratn I ng, a good road horse, or a burse for racing purpose fiir (hp present 8ea-iiii.cai< at-cur*. wbitl hf wai-tw at verj- tow price's. It Is the hueiiclon nf tbp nw-er of lbi.s Slock to cl' se unt the whol<* lot riurliig ibeprcsen st-a-Hnn and no reas narile oOer "III r>c relused. For tuli particular?, write lo or call upou E. P. hi:ai.d, Heald's Business College - 24 Foh^ St. San Fkakcisco. Cal. ELAKB, MUFFiTT & lOWDE DKALEILS IT* 55-57-59-61 First Street, S. F. Tklepbone Maim 199. 310 fves^sv tmli ^iwt««tem» [Mat 20, 1899 TELEPHONE: SOUTH 640 BOL ^s J. 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[By the GeeeN 'Dn.] By the way the $1000 purses are being announced in California, some of the trainers who went East will be wishing they had stayed at home. First the Breeders hung up $17,500 in purses, then Los Angeles announced four early dosing events of $1000 each with $20,000 worth to close later on, and now the Golden Gate Fair Association is to the front with $17,700, nearly all of which ia in purses of $1000 or over The State Fair will certainly do as well and so it is clear that there will be at tlie very least calculation sis weeks of racing by asso- ciations that will give $1000 purses. But this is not all the harness racing there is to be in California this year. Eed BluS Chico and Willows will certainly give meet- ings in the northern part of the Stato, Stockton, San Jose, Salinas and Fresno, of the central part of Califor- nia, will hold meetings and hang up liberal purses, while Santa Ana, Hueueme and other points in the south will supplement Los Angeles with good fairs and excellent racing programs. California is to be decidedly in it this year and the owner of good trotters and pacers can make money by campaigning them in the State. Superintendent Frank AY. Covey reached home early this week from Cleveland. He was more than pleased with the result of the sale of Palo Alto youngsters, and said his only mistake was in taking too many two year olds. Made horses is what the Easterners want and they are ready to pay for eood ones A good green horse that is sound and all right will bring from $"2000 to $3000 if he can show a mile in 2 :17 or thereabout and is a good road horse. Mr. Covey was particularly well pleased with the way the young Ahivos sold. One three-year old and two two-year-olds by this full brother to Palo Alto 2:0S%, brought $5470, an average of $1823.3^3^. This large average for the get of an untried etalUon is certainly a great recognition of the blood of Electioneer and Dame Winnie, a strong argument in favor of the methods of breeding used by the late Hon. Inland Stanford and still carried on at Palo Alto. Norace, the green gelding byNorris belonging to James Maguire, was sold for $2000. He showed a half in 1 :06 before leaving home but got completely off just before the sale and could not show well. There were several of the California horses that were not well when offered and but for this would have brought more money. Azote 2:04^, the champion trotting gelding brought $2900 at the Fasig-Tipton sale and went to the nod of the owner of Star Pointer 1 :59^4. He will be used as a road horse and no better one than the old champion will be driven in Cleveland. A timid woman would hold the reins over him in confidence aftea- driving him a time or two. He doesn't pull a pound and will jog at a dog trot or speed a 2 :10 clip as lie is asked and make no fuss at either way of going. Had it been certain to the Eastern buj^ers that his legs would stand fast road work ten thousand dollars would not have slopped the bidding. They say Pa Hamlin expects to knock the old fellow's record out this year with The Abbot. He may, but the chances are he will not I hope he suc- ceeds, not that I would like to see the crown taken from any old hero, but because I wish to see the white plume of championship set a little higher each year. Thel:59j^of Star Pointer has not prevented breeders trying to raise a pacer that can equal or beat it, and the two-minute trotter, when he comes, will not cause breeders of the trotter to stop and say: *'This is the highest point of the trotter's greatness " The two- minute trotter will simply cause the 1 :58 horse to be sought after. Advertiser goes back to Stony Ford from whence twenty years ago his great sire Electioneer came to make a name and fame for Palo Alto Stock Farm. Gen. B. F. Tracy was his purchaser and though he secured the sire of the champion yearling for the comparatively small sum of $2600, the Palo Alto folks are more pleased to see the horse go into such hand aatthat price than to sell for more money to some one who would give him no opporttnity. Gen. Tracy will certainly breed him to some choice mares, and when sufl&cient time hao elapsed for this progeny to enter the training stables. Advertiser's name is sure to be often seen in the list of winning sires. One great disappointment of the sale was the sale of Eclectic full brother to Arion 2:07^, for the insig- nificant sum of $l'i5. The cause of this was the fact that Eclectic has been heralded far and liear as a fail- ure Few horses have had more opportunities to be a failure than he Buried on a farm where training and breeding had been stopped for years, given no chance to be mated with suitable mares, his offspring neither worked nor sold to parties who would train them, is it any wonder that his get have failed to get records. They could not, even though they were all possessed of two minute speed We understand that Eclectic has passed into good hands and he will be given a chance. If. four years from now, his colts do not show some- thing, I will then admit that Eclectic is a failure. Until then I will not condemn him on his past record. One of the best horses on the Cleveland track is Whips Jr., son of Whips and Marion 2:26^^, by Pied- mont. This chestnut colt is now four years old and could not be purchased for a sum well up in the thous- ands. He is one of the fastest young horses ever driven on the Cleveland track and is a perfect gaited trotter. Whips Jr. only brought a little over a hundred dollars at the Palo Alto sale last year, and he is living evidence that astute horsemen do not always know a good thing whi3n they see it. W. G. Durfee left Loa Angeles last week for Colorado Springs, where a meeting is to be held prior to the Denver meeting. He has a good string of horses and if they keep in good shape he ought to be able to win his share of the money. While the son is trying his luck across the mountains this year, his father, C. A. Durfee, will be holding up the reputation of the family here in California. He is now working several trotteis and pacers at the Meek track near Haywarda. Besides several young McKinneys he has Harvey Mc 2:143^, by that horse and the chances are that he will give this handsome black pacer a mark better than 2:10 this year. He has Galette 2:123^, and though ahe has not yet been given any fast miles. Durfee has her going as straight and steady as a clock while trotting alow. H he can prevent her from hitching as she used to, look out for a faster recerd for this daughter of Judd Wilkes, Roan Wilkes, the fast son of Raymond, and Miss Jessie 2:14, by Gossiper, will also be raced this year. The mare now has the surviving member of a pair of twins by McKinney at foot, but she will be ready for the fall events and if she is as good as she was last year 2:10 will not stop her. One of the most difficult things in the way of holding high class fairs is the effort often made to get along with a cheap Secretary. To properly attend to the corres- pondence and other business required in the proper con- duct of an annual fair and race meeting requires more time than the average association seems willing to pay for. District boards seem slow to realize the fact that a real live secretary, who does his whole duty to an agri- cultural association, is worthy of his hire. No man can do it on a salary of less than $600 per year even in a small district, and when the proper man is found $1000 a year is little enough to pay him for his work. Any district association in California that has fair grounds and a race track in a town of 4000 population or over can afford to pay a good secretary a thousand dollars a year to look after its business. There is not a day but he will have letters to answer and by keeping in touch with the horse owners and breeders through- out the country he can increase the entry list to the races and the stock exhibits so that the extra entrance fees will more than pay his salary, and thereby make money for the association. I hope some of our district boards that are now organizing will make an effort in this line and put themselves in the wav of making money by engaging a first class Secretary and paying sufficient salary to enable him to do his work properly. The McKinney yearling sold at the Crabb sale at Napa Thursday brought but $55, but he had a severe in- jury on his hock that was received while being shipped to the sale. While it is thought the injury will not be permanent it had the appearance of being serious and was enough to stop bidders. Chas. Newman of this city took a chance at the colt, however, and I hope he will get a record breaker out of him. The youngster is the only gray McKinney I ever heard of and ia a splendid looking colt according to those who have looked him over. His dam Biddy Toole, by A. AV. Richmond was a good one in her day and could "June" some on the roads as well as on the track. She has trotted miles below 2:30 more than once. I heard the other day that Miss Logan 2:073^^ had met with an accident and might not go East this year. I hope it is nothing serious as this mare ought to beat her mark this season. She was just getting to her speed when the season closed last year. Caiman Not in the Derby. A correspondent calls attention to the fact that Hidalgo's prediction as to Caiman's chance3_in the Eng- lish Derby are for naught as Caiman was not entered for that great event. In the Fasig Sale Catalogue, preceding their consign- ment. Miller & Sibley state that they will discontinue breeding horses, and will hereafter maintain only a racing stable. Their stallions will be sold in the fall. The three-year-old bay filly Narion, by Arion— Nancy Hanks is eligible to start in the New England $10,000 Futurity, and is likely to do so if ths reports of the Epeed sbe is showing are correct. Col. John G. Taylok says that J. B. D. will trot the fastest mile of any horse ih the United States in 1S99. 343 ^ifing. I used to talk to him and shift the bit through his m^uth, and often kept him going by punching him on the root of his tail with my fist. "1 believe in toe weights and even long toes in some cases. I use toe weights on many colts that trot squire and fast naturally without shoes. I trained Rax Amaricus on the start without toe weights, aad he wag as pretty a gaited trotter as you ever siw, but I tried a three ouqcs weight on him one day, and it improved his speed several seconds, and he always wore them afterwards." '*Don't most all trotting cjUs scalp and speedy cut more or less when thev are learning to trot ?" I asked. "Yes," replied Mr. Thayer, "many of the best ones I ever handled did, But I could almost always correct the fault by shoeing, and I think I use scalpers and speedy cut boots less than the average trainer. In shoeing a colt that scalps or speedy cuts, I am always careful to dress the outside edge of his front shoes off smooth and round, from the centre of the toe to the heel. The average smith will leave the edge of a horse's shoe sharp unless you tell him to smooth them up, and in giving my instructions to a smith I always make it a poiol to caution the smith against doing so. " I have stopped many colts from scalping with light toe weights, and I have had excellent success with square toed shoes. I have used square toed shoes on trotters that were inclined to hii themselves behind for many years. As a rule, I only use a eqaare toed shoe in front, but I have also shod a number of hard hitting colts that way behind with excellent results. A fquare toe behind will most always improve the gait of a colt that carries his hind feet too far behind. "When I get hold of a right good colt, I do not like to keep him in training over one track too long. A colt that has a change of tracks every little while has a big advantage over one that does not. When they are trained on one track until they learn to know every po3t on each side of it, their work is bound to become more or less manotonous, and they do not learn as fast as they should. "I have two or three good colts in my string this year — among them Simrock, a three-year-old entered in the Horse Review Futurity, that is to be trotted at Dabaque, and The Tramp, a two-year-old; by Jay Bird, that is eligible to the Kentucky Futurity, and, by the way, he is the best colt that I ever owned, and I refused $3000 for him the other day. Now, I am not going 10 campaign any aged horses this year, bat I think too much of these colts to keep them in training over the Lexiogton track until the week of their races, so I have planned lo ship them out West and train them a short lime over three or four of the bast tracks in the country.'' Ben Kenney is another successful Kentucky trainer who has very liltlj use for the brush system of training trotters. He does not live in Kentucky now, bat there is where he learned his trade. Just at present Kenney is driving for Hpnry Schmulback, of Wheeling, W. Va He was up to tbd Splan-Newgasi sale last week to pick up a good horse or two for his employer, and I succeeded in inducing him to d'vulge a few secrets about training colts that might interest - ,y readers. It was Ben Kenney that gave Nany Hanks her early edu- cation, and since her day he has developed hundreds of good trotters and pacers, including a majority of the crack trotters that have been bred at Marcus Daly's farm, and, in fact, Mr* Kenney is generally considered the equal of any trainer in America. Kenney drives his colts miles up at two thirds speed, and steps them as fast as they will go the last end of the route, as a gereral thing, although he always teaches them to speed through any quarter of the mile they are tsked to. "The greatest colts I have developed," said Kenney, "were all double gaited on the start, and I sometimes think that double gaited colts are the only ones worth handling. I have often trained two brothers or sisters when one would be double gaited and the other would not, acd in every such instance the doable gaited one would turn out to be much the best horsp. Hanks could pace faster than she could trot, and when I was breaking her i once let her pace a quarter in 35 seconds, jast to see how much natural speed she had at that gait. I trained a colt by Robert McGregor, out of the dam of Hanks, that was not double galled, and I could not teach it to trot fast enough to he called a trotter. "You know John Nolan, as a colt, could pace faster than he could trot. Well, I trained his brother, a year older.who was a better individual than Nolan, but not double-gailed, and he could not trot fast enough to get to the races I like a colt thf>t Leeds a little weight to squire him away on the start. What do I do with colts that speedy-cut and scalp? Well, I put toe weights on them or square their toss in front and then lower the inside of their hiod feet. I think most any trotter that hits his hind pasterns will go better after his hind feet are lowered a little on the inside. 1 have fixed lots of them that way and rolled the ioside of their hind shoes to boot. I had to shoe Limerick and several other Prodigals that way, and I never used a side strap or a gaiiing pole on a 1 rotter in a race in my life. "By lowering one foot on the inside |and the olher on the outside I have squared up several horses that could not trot without gaitiog poles before I fixed them. Last year a friend of mine got into trouble wiih 0 e of the fastest trot- ters on the turf. The horse gU lo carrying his head to the left, and his near hind foot too far in under his body, and in consequence be had to wear a gaiiing pole on his right side to keep himself straight when be raced. I told his driver that I thought I could straighten the horse up if be would let me shoe him, and he gave me permission to try. I took him to the shop and has the shoer take his left hind foot down a quarter of an inch on the inside and his left hind foot down almost as much on the oulside. It balanced him up at once, jast as I thooght it woald, and he never wore a pole afterwards. In speaking of the peculiarltes of the colt Limerick, Mr. Kenney told me that he cured him of the annoying habit of throwing his nose out and shaking his head by simply trim- ming all the long hairs out of his nostrils. The wind blew the hairs back in his nose, and tickled him so that he could not keep his head still. Kenney said that he believed that long hairs in the nose was just what caused so many horses to shake their heads when trotting against the wind. It is a new one on me, but It looks sensible, and is worth remember- It would seem from the above that although Trainer Kenney is not in favor of the brush system for developing speed, he praclise? it in a modified form. Although he works the full mile, he brushes the candidate for turf honors a short distance in some quarter of it. Mr. Marvin, who has had remarkable success in developing tbespeed of youngsters, ad vises brushing them about an eighth of a mile at top speed, then pulling them up, turning tbem around and walking them back beyond the starling point, and repeating the lesson, using care not to give the youngter too much work. With such capable trainers as Marvin, Thayer and Kenney, any system which suits them best is sure to produce the desired resalis. Village FariQ Sale. The Village Farm sale of trotting bred horses held May i2th, at Baffalo, New York., proved a great success. Horses ready for the track sold best. Following are some of the best prices: Vice Regent, by Mambrino King; John Ben- stead, Buflilo, N. Y., $500 Gerald Rex, by Rex Americus; Oliver Cabanna, Jr., Buffalo, $590. Conan Doyle, by Heir' at Law; John Adams, Newcastle, Pa., $535. Silvia Chimes' by Chimes, and bay coU by Dire Davit 2:09^; Mrs. A. M^ Peacock, WestfieJd, N. Y., $500. His Excellency, b g, by Mambrino King, and Annoying, b g, by King Chimes; J. M. Byers. Buffalo, $S25. Fitz Royal, 4 years, 2:13J, by Prioce Regent, dam Barbara; Charles Olcott, Jewettville, $500. Altanny and Falmont, bay mares, by Almout Jr ; Thomas Breslin, Waterford, N. Y . $500. Lucretia Chime?, blk m, 6 vears, bv Chimes— Lucretia 2:20; Mrs. A. M. Peacock $1000 Eitabella, dam of Heir at-Law 2:05^, etc., and ch c The News, bv Dare Devil 2:09; J. Ambrose Butier, Buffalo,' $4600 Ethiopia, b e, 5 years, by Mambrino King — Eudoru, dam of Z*Dobia 2:22; Frank 8idway, Boflalo, $500. The Priest, b g, 5 years, by Chimes — Irma, by Almont Jr.; A. L. Thorn, Philadelphia, Pa., $600. Sixty-six 2:15J, b g. by Chimes — Jersey L'ly, by HambletooiaQ Downing; McNa- mara & Wells, Baldwinsville, N. Y., $575 Lord Thoiias, b h, by Mambrino King — Aileene T., by Almont Jr ; J. Hay & Son, $500. Kiog's Advocate, blk g, 6 years, by Mambrino Kina — Ada. by Almont Jr.; John Flanoigio, Rochester, N, Y., $900. Jean King, b m, by Mambrino King — Mary Weston, by Mohican; G. M. Webb, Baffalo, N. Y , $750- Alex. Button's Fast Daughter. Ai Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, on Saturday, May 9[h, the well known horseman, James Qainn, turned the tables on those who have been saying that his mare Violin was not fast enough to win races. He drove her in a return match against Directress, a daughter of Director, and beat the roan mare way off, equalling the Island record of 2:16 made by Irish Lassie last year. This is fast time for that track, and Violin is now in the free for-all class at the Islands. There was a large crowd in attendance at this race, and ihey were rewarded by seeing as fast a mile as was ever paced over the track. A few weeks previous Directress had defeated Violin, bat Mr. Qainn was so confident his mare could defeat the roan when right that he made a return^maltch for $200 a side with the owner of Directress. The result showed that his measure of his mare's ability had not been a faulty one, as she won handily in two straight heats. In the first heat the two mares were sent away at the sec- ond score. Violin had the pole and she was allowed to go r^-gbt out in front. At the half, which was reached in l:06i, Violin wf.s some eight or ten lengths ahead of Directress, and Jack Gibson who was driving Directress saw that he was hopelessly beaten. Violin kept up her speed until within a hundred yards of the wire when she was pulled up and jigged in in 2:16. Directress was not distanced. The second heat was won by Violin still easier, as Mr. Qiinn rated bis mare and kept her well in hand throaghout ttie mile. She led to the half by two lengths, hut here she made a break and was passed by Directress. The breas was not a bad one, however, and Q linn quickly brought her to her gait and passed Directress as though she was standine slill. The whip was pliei to Directres?, but she did not have the speed and Violin came in an easy winnar by seventy yards in 2:24. On June llth, which is the dale of the big annual race meeting at Honolulu, Violin will probably start against the cracberjick pacers of the Island, viz.: Irish Lassie 2:16, Wela Ka Hao (Ojr Boy 2:12^), W. Wood 2:07, and Loupe 2;09J. This will be one of the most closely contested races ever paced at Kapiolani Park, if all the horses are fit and well, and the Island record will in that case he lowered materially. Rdoinff at the Butchers' Plcnlo. Butchers' Day is one of the big holidays of the year in this part of the State, and the races held .at the Batchers Board of Trade Picnic at the Oakland Track draws a larger crowd than is seen at that race coarse any other day in the year. There must have been twenty thousand people there Wednesday last while the races were in progress. The re- sults of the races were as follows. lo the harnesa races the horse winning the first heat tooK first money and went to the stable: Free-for-all trotting race— First heat, S. Hammond'a Gay Vernon; second heat, C. Porrells' Orilla J, won, M. Han's Herald second. Best time, 2:24 Free-for-all, pacing— First beat, H. Patrick's Catinka; second heat, Charles Darfte's Roan Wilkee won, J, Coon's Piunkett second. Best lime, 2:21. Free-for-all running- C W. Chappeli's Brown Prince won, W. W. Fisher's Uaa Colorado second, E. A. Chappeli's Billy McClosfey third. Time, 1:43^. Butchers' trotting and pacing race — First heat, T. W. Combs' Orilla J.; second heat, S. Hammond's Guy Vernon won, M Schweitzer's Herald second. Time, 2:28. Steer running race, one fifth of a mile — M. Schweitzer's Corsine won, I. Poly's Billy second, U. M- Slater's Golden Gate third. Butchers' special cart race — First heat, F. Merrill's Bopnie won; second heat, George Reynold's Maiden won, G. Tassi's Head Light second. Time, 2:43. Vequero race— I. Thomas' Billy won, William Harney's Cricket second, 8. Smith's Shoot the Chutes third. Three-quarters of a mile for professionals — Silver Slate (Enos) won, Lochnesa (Frawley) second, Inverary II. { Holmes) third. Time, l:15f . One mile for professionals — Alvero (Stewart) won, Magnas (Enos) second, Dare II. (Vickery) third. Time, 1:43. Fines Not to Be Reraitted. A case of local as well as national importance was decided by the Board of Review of the National Trotting Associa- tion at its meeting in Chicago last week. It was the case of the National Trotting Association against the Louisville Fair and Driving Association. The case was interesting from the fact that it involved the power of a judge or an association to suspend or modify a fine assessed against a driver after the action of the aulhoritiea had been publicly announced from the stand. The Board of Review declared that re"ther the judges nor the association had authority under the rules to remit a fine after it had been announceti. In addition to this the members held that all fines must be reported promptly to tbe board, and the Louisville Driving and Fair Association' was censured for failing to comply with this provision. The ruling was that the fines mast stand and tbe association was instructed lo report them. Pending this action the final de- cision was withheld. The case in question occurred at the meeting of the Louisville Fair and Driving Association last fall, when the judges fined W. O. Foote $500, Geo. Saunders $100 and Fred Keys $50 for laying up heats in the Donglass Stakes, which were remitted shortly afterward by the judges. — American Stock Farm. May 27, 1899] i&tfe ^vee&srK nnis ^srvxetncciu 343 Unoertalnties of Breeding. There is no boainess atleoded with mightier DDcertaioties than that of breediog trotters, and it is this uncertaiotr that throws over it all a pecuUar aod irresistible charm. Breed- ers of long experience have discarded certain animals that they deemed of little valae to find in after years their great mistake, writes A, A. Aoslin in Boston Herald. The Messrs. Stoat, millionaire breeders of Dobaque, la., resolved to clean oat quite a namber of their non-standard bred mares and sold the young mare Loa, by Mambrino Boy, to C. W- Williams, then of ladepend'ence, la., for $75. Williams bred Loa to the young and unknown sire, William L., and thfCoUAxtell, after being gi'en as a three year-old the BtallioQ record of the world 2:12, was sold by Williams for $105,000. Tbe Stouts wished to get rid of another mare Gassie Wilkes, which they .induced Williams to buy for $200, and this mare Williams bred to Jay Bir', son of George Wilkes, and the resultant foal. Allerton 2:09J, aho obtained stallion championship honors, and for this son of Gassie Wilkes, Williams refused an offer from Maicas Dalf of $150,000. Gov. Stanford lavished large sums on msres for Palo Alto that were bred to suit him. Nutwood mares he did not fancy and did not buy, but through a deal in land he had one, Manette, forced upon him. Id earlier davs Manette had been traded for an Ayrshire cow. This daughter of Nutwood could not trot faster than an ordinary road gait, but she was quite a runner to harness and was made useful at Palo Alto to work out with tbe trotters, she keeping them company on a run, hitched to a cart. Mated with Election- eer, Manette produced Arion 2:07f , the fastest trotter ever bred by Stanford, one of the fastest ever bred, by anybody a,d the only trotting horae that has ever been sold for so great a price as $125,000. Woodline Farm, Nebranka, bought mares of the choicest blood lines, paying for them good prices. It came into poE- seesion of one, however, Angeline, a nice little saddle mare, that cost the farm $65. Of the grent band of royal brood- mares that for years have had a home at this breeding estab- lishment in the Cedar river valley, Angeline has produced more speed for the farm than any other. She is the dam of Online 2:04, Ontonian 2:07J, and others of phenomenal speed. With a temperament that prevented Atlanta from being a useful mare in harness, either to drive or to work, with nothing indicative of any speed, not valued highly, other than as a highstrung, well bred mare, she proved a failure at everything else, and was used for a broodmare. And this rattle-headed daughter of Attorney produced Aiix 2:03|, the fastest race mare ever seen upon the turf, and whose record bids fair to remain unbeaten aod unapproached for years to come. Twenty years ago Captain Henry T. Pointer, of Spring flill, Tenn , bought a young pacing mare for his son to ride to and trom school. She was an excellent saddler, and Mrs. Pointer, as well as other members of the family, often rode her. The mare, named Sweepstakes, was never used to har- ness. In time she was bred to Brown Hal, a Tennessee pacer, an-i her son, Star Pointer, is the most famous of all harness horses, and tbe only one in the worlil that has beaten two minutes, his record being 1:59}. A Kentucky breeder, Mr. E. W. Ayres, owned Beulah, a blind daughter of Harold. As a rale, breeders discard blind animals. From Beulah Mr. Ayres bred Early Bird 2:10, one of the gamest race horses ever owned in New England; Juanita 2:29, a valued broodmare now owned at the Forbes farm; Judex 2:29| and Beuzetta 2:06J, tbe latter a most sen- sational performer, the winner in one year for her owner of about $20,000. Woodburn farm, Kentucky, owned Sally Kassell, an old blind thoroughbred daughter of Bastoo, and at one of the farm sales Sally was led ioto the ring to be sold. As no one would pay $5 for the mare, she remained at the farm. Bred to Pilot Jr , she produced Miss Russell, and Miss Russell, bred to Harold, became the dam of the ex-qaeen of the turf, Maud 8., 2:05|. Ai the Forbes farm are two mares, Nancy Hanks and Maggie Sullan. The former is 13 years old, has a record of 2:04, and her oldest fjal is Narioo, three years old. The latter is 12 years old, has a three-year-old record of 2:30, and is the dam of Nico, that last year as a four-year-old trotted in 2:08}. The turf world has been agog over the brilliant prospects of Nancy Hanks as a broodmare. Editors of turf papers see in the descendants of the famous ex-queen tbe champion world trotters of the future. The halo of 2:04 that gives to Nancy her mighty distinction, theorists easily transfer on paper to some oS-ipring of the renowned trotter, either in the first or second generation. As a broodmare the name of Maggie Sultan is overshadowed and lost in that of Nancy Hanks. No one has a fonder attachment for the daughter of Nancy Lee and Happy Medium than myself, yet I wish to go on record that, in my humble opinion, no son or daughter, grandson or grand daughter of Nancy Hanks will ever trot as fast a race as did Nico. son of Maggie Sul- tan, at Louisville, the Ist of October, 1898, when his three heat3 were in 2:08}, 2:l2i, 2:12^ TsNNKSSEE PoiNTEB, the brother of Stir Pointer, owned at Imperial, Pa., will be seen in some races next fall. HltchiDff. There are a good many reasons why a horse will hitch in his gait or way of going, and the most prominent, to my mind, is that he has not the speed in his legs that the wculd- be reinsman has in his head, and when he is asked for more speed than he has got bis efforts to move faster sends him into a jumping, scrambling action, says Henry M. Mitchell, in Horseshoer's Journal. The hind legs are the propellers of the horse and in their action, tbe front, to make the horse machinery go right, must be sufficiently active to keep oat of the way of the hind. All horses have not this faculty and the driver who is not sensible enough to see this, keeps on forcing his horse with the rein and whip, the consequence being that the horse in trying to keep clear is thrown into an unsightlv hitching movement, which to the eye of the observer is somewhit similar to that ueed b? a horse efflxted with string halt, a movement which is not discouraged by the driver using common sense, will get confirmed in tbe animal. If a horse is sound on his legs and feet, is free from sore- ness, does not brush or cut and is not driven beyond his speed limit, that horse will not hitch. But we are dealing with one that (foes hitch; we want to get him over the trouble. The first thing necessary to do is to place tbe horse in the tiands of a carefal and capable man, and if the case is a bad one our first demand is to look after the shoeing. Usually the hitching horse is lightly shod ; if we find this lo be so take the light shoes off and replace them with ones two or three times heavier and with those on drive the horee slowly until he is noticed to move smoothly. I know of no particular form of shoe that will cure the habit, without the aid of a good driver, who is generally a man with knowledge enough to hitch up his charge properly for it must be understood that this, too, is an important part of the work of cui-ing the habit. Tbe , mouth must also be attended to, tor if it is sore the horse is given to fret, and when in the shafts, jerking or cross polling must be avoided. I will give you my experience with a bad case of hitching, one that came to me ah^ut three years ago The first year's traiuiog of this colt he was handled by an inexperienced youDg man and it was not long before Ihe habit of hitching and cross or side traveling came over bim; 2:50 was the best his horse could do while he was in the man's hands. The next year a change was mada and the man who took tbe horse was an expert. Slow and steady was his motto until he got his charge going right, a galling pole being cal'ed in to assist him — keeping the horse in line. Tbe stride of the horse was the same as all confirmed hitchers, one hind foot landing far in advance of the other. The feet, hind, were of different siz?, and be carried on each six-ounce shoes It was on the side with the large foot that the greatest stride was made, the smaller foot landing behind that of the large. In taking charge of the shoeing of this horoe I placed a 6-ouoce shoe on the large foot and 9i on the small one, which was on the off side of the horse. In forging the shoes I made them of equal sizes on the ground surface, so that the fooling on each foot was tbe same. Within a few days the habit left the horse; he went straight and soon after obtaioed a mark of 2:24^. Not until last year was I able to get the feet of tqual size, but through careful handling by the driver and the eqaalizatlon of '.he carrying process behind, improvement was constant and last year 2:19 was the mnrk set behind his name. This is to show that shoeing cats an important figure in the care of the hitching habit, though it can be seen that the driver is the main instrument of effeC; I mean one who un- derstands his businees. In case the horse cats or bruises, my experience is to use a form of shoe for that purpose only, taking no notice of the hitch and exerting every effjrt to cure a possible cause of it. Sometimes it is not necessary when working on a hitcher, to change the form of shoe from the one in ordinary use, hut in very extreme casea weight properly placed will help along a cure. All sach horses are not alike. Whut will cure ooe may have no effect on the other, and no one rule can be laid down to govern all cases. Erperience is the teacher in this or in other cases and with tbe experienced man only can this and all other defects in the gait or travel of a horse be cuied. None other should be allowed to shoe horses. Thoroughbreds Bring Good Prloes. New Yobk, May 23 — A number of race horses in train- ing were sold at auction to-day at Morris Park, those briog- ing $500 or over being as follows: Lothario, b e., 3. by Longstreet— Braoette; Pittsburg PhIL - ...$:0,000 Colonel Roosevelt, cb c, 2, by Falsetto- Pearl Tnorn; C. F. Smith 7.600 CormoraDt. b c. s, by Phoenix— ilen Hope: B. F. Bri)wn 4.6l)0 TlPo. b h. 5. by L^oattii^— Puritan La?s ; N. BeDDington 4,000 Latrh Key. b c, ^. by Lidic— Lady Relief; M. Simons -, 1,500 Emigre, b g, 3. by Exile -Emma: M, J. Oavaiiaugh 1,800 Handsel, Che. 4, Hanover— Taraolella; N. Benoiagton 900 Lmduia, chl. 3, by Liodea— Adele; P- H. Soliivan 760 Pupil "Won National Stallion Stakes. Last Saturday was a gala day at Morris Park, New York, and nearlr twenty thousand people watched the races. The great event of the day was the National Stallion stakes of $20t000, in which all of the best youngsters in training were engaged, with tbe exception of Doublet, the winner of tbe Juvenile stakes. In the betting the Jobn Daly pair, His Boyal Highness and Calea, were always favorites. The start was prompt and good, and as they went down into the dip it could be seen that the leaders were His Royal Highness, Virginia Eirle and Modrine. At length Skeets Martin took His Royal Highness clear across tbe track to the inside to meet Pupil, whom O'Dom was driving hard and in tbe last sixteenth the pair were locked. Then, inch by inch, Pupil drew up on the favorite and won tbe $I4.76';i.50 for Green B. Morris, $1000 for nomin- ating and $731.26 for breeding the winner for J. 6. Haggin. All the others were bsaten oQ. Second money, $17H5 and $438 75 for His Higboess, sire of the second horse, went to Gideon & Daly, and third money, $1012, went to Eugene Leigh. National Stallion, $20,000, five farlongs— Pupil, 122 (O'Dom), 4 to 1 and 8 to 5, won by a head ; His Royal Highness, 117 (W. Martin), 5 to 2 aod even, second by three lengths; Vulcan, 117 (O'Connor), 60 to 1 and 20 to 1, third. Time, 0:58|. Virginia Earl, Knight of Rhodes, Modrine, St. Finnan. Oneck Qieen, Missionary, Bambshel^Cootestor, Calea, MagniScent, Misercordia, De Dicey, Kentucky and Major Gilroy also ran and finished as named. Pupil was bred at Rancho del Paso aod is by imp. Sir Modred out of School Girl by Pat Malloy. Latonla Derby for 1899. Prince McClurg won the Latonia Derby on Tuesday last under a pull. He made no real struggle during any part of the race. There were six stirters in the event, which was worth the generous amount of $6925 to the winner. Starter China had considerable difficulty in getting them away, aui the start was hat fair. Lao Planter went out in front and opened up a gap of two lengths immediately. His Lordship was second a haad in front of Ebarbardt, until the latter moved up aod made a head and head race with Leo Planter aotil they were three-eights of a mile from home. The pac3 killed them o3 and both fell back beaten. Prince Mc Clurg then took command and was under a wrap the rest of the way. The winner is a brown colt by Wadsworth, a horae bred by J. B. Ferguson and by Longfellow, out of Trophy, by Alarm. Prince McClurg'a dam is Minnie Payne, by Bannach Latb, son of imported Australian and Bonnet, by Lexington. The Latonia Darby, net value $6925, one mile and a half — Prince McClu'g'Si 122 (Bsauchaoip^, 6 to 5, won; Deering, 114 (Overton), 10 to 1, second; Ways and Means, 114 (Van- dusen), 7 to 2, third. Time, 2:36|. Leo Planter, Eberhait and His Lordship also ran. F. O. J. O. Summaries. At tbe Detroit track a number of two-barrel iron kettles, with brick furnaces underoeath, have been provided for tbe convenience of the trainers, and hot water is always on hand, the fuel for the fires being furnished by tbe association, and no other fires are allowed on the groands. THURSDAY, MAY 18. Six furlongs, Two-year-olds— Bamboolia. 118 (Jenkins), 3 to 5, won; Bathos. 118 (Olover), 3 lo 1, second: Tom Sharkey, 99 (Bassipger). 6 to l, third; Bogus BM, My Peer t, Caailso. Ahbieolo. Time, 1:15,S- Five and a half Inrloogs. SeMioe. Tbree-y ear-olds— Gold Paron, 104 CJenkiDS), 7 to2. ^on; correct, 104 (KUey), 3 to 5, second; rone L., 104 (Ruiz). liJ to 1. third: Llmaiug, Bid Mc, Gold Fin, Bland. Time. lilOH- Five and a half furlongs. Handicap, Three-^ear-oJds ann upward- May w, i22 (Dlngiey). 4 to 6, won; R"3nrmonde, 119 ;(Jenkln3), 3 to 1, second; Genan, 95 ( Holmes), 12 10 1, Uilrd; El Salado, Harry ThoDaro, Sleepy Jane, aaiatly. Aluminum. Time. hOS'^.i One mile, yelling, Ibree-year-olds and upward— The Fretter, 91 (Ba«- slneer). 5 to 1, woo; Lost Jirl, 109 (Ruiz), 1 to 1. second; Wyoming, 114 tT'illett).9 to 1, third; Opponent, Fortla, Ping. Sea Spray, Plan, Pongo. Time. 1:40!^. Seven furlongs. Selling, Three-year-oids and upward— Daisy F., 102 (Jenkins). 3 to 10, won; Highland Ball, 107 t. O'mesi, 5 to 1. second: Los aiedanos, 97 (KUey), 12 to 1, ihlrd; Bapido, Einsttin, Alvero. Time, 1:23 14. Five an I a halt larlones, fonr-vear-olds and upward— Novia, 102 (Je n- kiD3).3to5 won; I Don't Know, 107 (Dingley), 25 to l, second; Etta H., 110 (Ulover), 3 to 1, ihird; Silver State, Inverary II., Vl&tiOD.BUBS ftucker, Amasa. Time, l:08M- FEEDAY MAY 19. Five fourlongs. Selling, Two-y-ar-olds— Deverenx, HI (Jenkins), 3 to 5, won; May Gertrude, lOS (.Basslnger), 7 to I. second: The Scot, lOS vWard), ■1 t'l 1. third; Racelto, Aborigne. Jennie Riley, Hindoo Princess, *:astiso, 'I be BuSooo. El Arie, Palapa. Time. l:02ii Five furlonga, Three-year-olds — Pomplno, 10! (Basslnger), 5 to won; Panlmlnt. 107 ( Jenkins). 7 to 10, secood; Racebud. 102 (.Narvaez), 10 to 1, third; Puri-iab, Gold Baron, Judge WoObrd. Floreic*' Fink, Sylvan Lass, Gilt Edge ADcriored,Soisilc-, The Miller. Time. l:02'.i. Sis furlongs. Sell lug, Tbree-y ear-olds and upward— Mocorl to. 120 (Basslneer), 3 to 1. won; February. Ill (Ames), 8 to 5. second; Mental lade, 109 {Tulli-lt'. 9 10 1. third; Lotblan. < avallo. Peter W*.ber. New Moon. Esulrando. Juva, Romany, Gov. Sbeehau, Ma^us, Ringmaster, I Don't Know, Rosalbra, ^^tromo. Time, l:Hii One mile. Selling, Three-year-olds and upward — San Venado, US f Bassinger), evSL. won; Socialist 105 (Ward), 3 to l,secoud; Jennie Reid. 99 (Lonllleri, b to 1. third. Imperious. Coda, Elidad.Thyne. Time. 1:41^ Seven furlongs. Four-year-olds and upward— Lost Girl, 109 (Jenkins), 1 to 3, won; Torairla. 103 (Glover), 8 to 1, second; Formella, 106 (Ames). 30 to 1. third; Una Colorado, Schnltz, Earl Cocbran, Grady, Tempo, Time, 1:28. Five furlongs, Selling, Maidens, Four-year-olds and upward— Flacon 107 (KIley). 30 to I. won; Caiaslrophe. 107 (O'Brien). 15 to 1, second; Henry C, 109 (Glover,. 15 lo i.thTd; -anta Lucia. Jennie Glbb, Mejesty Paul Kruger, NuDcomar, Midlothian, Yocaiaa II , Little Pr.ncess, Don Vallpjo. lime. 1:02. Seven furlongs. Handicap, Tbree-year-olds and upward— La Goleta, 111 (Jenulns). ) to 5, won ; Widow Jonea, 93 (Ward). 30 lo 1, second; Horatio, 97 (Lculiier),7 to 2, third; Horton, Brown Prince. Time, 1:27^^. SATURDAY. MAY 20. One and a sixteenth miles. Selling, Tbree-year-olds and upward— Sir Urlao, 102 (Jenkins) 13 to 5, wdd; Etnsieln. 107 . Bassl' ger), 0 to 5, f>ec- ood: "ew Mood, 109 (Oliver). 7to I, tnird; Melkarth, Ollberlo, Flacon, Rapido Mead'-wlark. Time, I:4!»'^. One mile. Selling, Three-year-oidB and upward — Catastrophe. 128 (Roulller). 6 to 1, won ; Inverary IF., 119 ; Holmes), 3 to l,8*>coDd; pnpgo, 1^2 ( KrMWlej"), j^ to 1, third; Lad^ca. Alvln E . Graclag, Judse W'oflord, Judge Nppton. Mas'er Lee, Connaught, hurn-ard. Mime. I 4?. One and a slx'eenib miles Selling. Three-year-oMs and upward— Earl Cochran, lOS i Jenkins i, even, won; Silver Siaie, 109 (Hahn i, \& to 1. sec- ond; P. A. Flnnegau, 107 (Holmes). 11 lo 2, third; Tempo, Grady. Alvero, Jim Bozpman, Henry L". Time, 1:H9. One mile, nelllne. Three-year-olds and upward— Recreation, 110 (Jenkins), 3 (o 2, wun; Ollntbus. 1(9 (TulleLt(, II to 6. aei^ond: Blgbland Ball. 115 (Holmes). 20 to 1. third ; Kebniary. Horton, Correct, Horatio, Sea Spray, Mocorlto. KooieiU. Time. 1:42. Ond and a Rlxleenth miles. aelllUE. Three-vear-olds aod upward— Ben- amela. Ill iTiilleii).6 to 1, won ; Major Hooker, 107 (Jenkins), 4 lo 1, second; Jennie R^td. 99 (LoolIUer). 5 to 1. third; Fortis. Castake, Oppo- lienl, Dar- II., Imperloun. Ping. Time. 1:48. One aod an elgbtb miles, Pour-vear-olds and upwar'-La Goleta, 99 {Bas-lr]geri,4to I, won: Daisy F.. 102 (Jenkln8).il2 l .5. second; May W.. 103 (W. Narv»ezi,7 to 2, third; Boelnante. Time, V^2}i. 344b ©^e ^veetrsv ttnii ^utt^mccn* [Mat 27, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. EELLEY, Pbophietoe. Tba Turf and Sporting iothority of the Pacific Coast. — OFFICE — No. 22 1-2 GEARY STREET, S. F. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich, Special Representative. 3< Part Row. New Tort. rKBMM— One Vesr. ^3 ; Mix ModiUb. gl.7a;ThreeMonmi,81. STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. Money ahoaW be sent by postal older, draft or by registered letter addressed to P. W. Kkllev, 22^ Geary St., San Francisco. Cal. Communications must be accompanied by the writers' name ana address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee ol eood faith. San FranclBOO, Saturday, May 27, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TROTTERS AND PACERS. CHAS DERBY, 2:20 Oabwood Part Stock Farm, Danville DIABLO 20% W™ Murrav, Pleasanton, Cal GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2:16?i Chas Johnson. Woodland HAM BLErONIAN WILKES, i67tf... Green Meadow S. F.. .=anta Clara McKInNEY. 2:niij C. A, Durfee. Oakland MjrW'-OD WILKES 2:16V^,.„ Nntwood Stock Farm, Irviogton PRINCE ALMONr, 2:li3i J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia. Cal 8TAM B.. 2:IlJi Tuttle Bros., Rocklin STEINWAY, 2:20% „ Oakwood Park ^:tock Farm. Danville ANOTHER GKAND LOT OF PURSES has been prepareti for the harness horses. This time it is the Golden Gate District Fair Association that has prepared a splendid program of trotting, pacing and running racfcs, and the majority of the harness events are guar- anteed stakes of $1,000 each. The new Board of Direct- ors met in Ojkland last Tuesday evening and formally organized by electing Wm. M. Kent president, A. G Gurnett Vice President, The Union National Bank Treasurer ana Joseph I. Dimond secretary. Mr, Kent and Mr. Dimond have filled the same positions hereto- fore when this association was giving annual fairs, and filled them well. Their re-election is an indorsement of their past good work. The Board concluded to give a seven days fiir and race meeting commencing Saturday, August 26 h and ending Saturday, September 2d. As these dates are just prior to the State Fair, the directors considered the Gdden Gate Association entitled to them it having been the former custom of the organization to hold its meetings during that week. During the past few years the Woodland Association has claimed that week, but as the Woodland folks have so far made no effort to hold a fair, and has not organized for the season, the Oakland people did not consider they were taking any claimed date when they fixed upon the week end- ing September 2d as the time for their fair. President Williams of the California Jockey Club has very kindly tendered the Gulden Gate Association the use of the magnificent race track and grounds of the club, and it can truly be said that no fair in America will be held this year on handsomer or better appointed grounds. At the meeting Tuesday night a speed committee was appointed by President Kent consisting of the following directors: A. H. Cohen chaiiman, H. W. Meek, R. B. Milroy and A. G. Gurnett. These gentlemen met Thurs- day in the office of the Breeder axd Sportsman and arranged the solendid list of stakes which appear in full in our advertising columns. These stakes are guar- anteed to be JloOO each in the free-for-all classes, JIOOO each in all other classes for aged horses, $500 each for threeyear-olds and $300 for two-year-olds. The purses for runners will be over-night aifairs to be announced later and they will all be liberal and so arranged that all classes of running horses will have an opportunity to win. The speed program is not to be the only attractive feature of this fair. There are to be $2250 in premiums offered for cattle, sheep and hogs and agricultural products, and a high class exhibit will be made in all probability. The stabling for stock is of such a superior nature at the Oakland track that stock owners can be induced to bring their best there and exhibit them for premiums. The Board of Direct- ors hope, now that appropriations are restored and in- ter3st again aroused in the district fairs, to make the Golden Gate Fair one of the best held in the State and to rival the State Fair if possible. The $17,700 hung up in purses for trotters is evidence that the speed program will be the equal of any given this side of the Missis- sippi river this year. We are requested to state that in case any district association holds a fair during the week ending August 26ih, which is the opening day of the Oakland meeting, that the Golden Gate Directors will Bj arrange their program that the opening day will be i'evoted to running races, thus giving the trotters an op- lortunity to enter at both places without danger of a conflict in the date of races. THE STATE FAIR will be a great success this year if the plans outlined by the Board of Directors meet with the endorsement and approval they should from the various counties in the State. It is proposed to make the fair this year what it was intended and should be — a great agricultural, mineral and industrial exposi- tion. Effort is being made to have the resources of this great State shown in a manner that will be instructive to the people who visit Sacramento during the fair, and that will attract thousands to witness the display and profit by what they see. President A. B. Spreckels has addressed a letter to the Supervisors of each county in the State asking them to provide an exhibit of the pro- ducts of their respective counties. The address says: "A separate portion of the exhibition pavilion will be set apart for these county exhibits, which will be set up by the society without expense, and a proper and quali- fied attendant will be put in charge who will present and explain in detail to travelers and the general public. If the county, or any Board of Trade, Immigration So- ciety or Chamber of Commerce organized within it, de- sires to supply any literature or printed matter for dis- tribution in connection with this display, it will be dis- tributed by the person in charge. If the county or any county organization should desire to employ a special attendant for its exhibit no objection will be made.'' As the maintenance of these county exhibits is to be provided for by the State Board, the greatest expense in making them is avoided by the county, and there should be a general participation in the State Fair by every county in the State. The displays made at the District Fairs which are held prior to the State exposition can be transferred to Sacramento ivith but little expense and do much toward advertising the localities from which they come. The county that fails to make a showing of i's products at Sacramento this year will certainly lose an opportunity of placing itself in the line of progress. FOUR BIG STAKES of $1000 each will be closed next Thursday, June Ist, by the Los Angeles Fair Assc- elation for its fall meeting. There is not a horseman in California that can afford to stay away from Los Angeles this year, as there will be $25,000 in purees and stakes hung up for trotters, pacers and runners. The four stakes which close next Thursday, the conditions of which are fully set forth in our advertising columns, are but a sample of the many good things that are in store for those who go to Los Angeles with horses fast enough to win. There are a few more entry blanks left at this office, which can be had on application, and if you have a green trotter or pacer, or one eligible to the 2:15 class at either gait, it will be a wise movement on your part if you secure one of those blanks and make an entry for every stake in which you think there will be a chance to win. The first entrance fee is only one per cent, of the purse, and there is no further payment until the meeting opens. Don't miss this opportunity. It is not every association that is giving $1000 purses this year. THE BROOKLYN HANDICAP will be run to-day and there is every reason to believe that a great race will result, as the field is of higher class than any that has gone to the post in this event for years. There is not among the probable starters a single one which has not won in well-fought contests the right to a victory. In such a field accident or mediocrity winning is a prac- tical impossibility. It is not conceivable that any horse other than a sterling good one can vanquish antagonists so formidable. Ben HoUiday will doubtless start favor- ite, as he is said to be in the very best of condition, though he has to carry top weight. Fleur de Lis is also said to be in rare fettle and should be inside the money if she can maintain her speed with the weight she has to carry. Filigrane, the three-year-old that has shown so well this season, is in very light and may make a bid for the prize. The race will draw one of the greatest crowds of the season if the weather is favorable. STOCKTON WILL HOLD A FAIR, and arrange- ments to that effect are now being made. The members »f the Stockton Driving Club who so successfully handled the meeting there two years ago will probably have charge of the fair, and a good racing program will be prepared for the horsemen. A meeting was to have been held yesterday to make all necessary arrangements, but the early hour of going to press prevented the result being learned in time for publication in this issue. The date for the Stockton meeting will be the week im- mediately following the State Fair, which is the week the meeting has always been given there. A LITTLE EASY MONEY is in store for those who will train their trotters and pacers to go under the saldle. The Golden JGate Fair Association has offered two purses for events of this kind. The purses are $300 each and are for trotters of the 2:25 class and pacers of the 2:20 class. It is to be hoped that some of the younger element will take advantage of this opportunity and begin training for these events. There is no doubt but a well filled race to saddle would be a drawing card of no small attractive power, and there is $150 in it for the rider who brings his horse in first. Now that the Golden Gate people have shown themselves progressive enough to offer purses of this kind, they should be rewarded by a good list of entries to them. And though the classes are 2:25 and 2:20, we think we will be perfectly safe in predict- ing that any rider who will trot his mount around the track a mile in 2:40 or pace him in 2:30 will get first money in these races. There has been quite a discussion among Eastern horsemen as to vihether a trotter or pacer can go faster under the saddle or in harness. We believe the harness horse has the advantage, and that is the reason we say that a 2:40 trotter or a 2:30 pacer can win in these classes. THE NEW RACE TRACK will soon be in course of construction. At South San Francisco Wednesday a meeting of the directors of the Western Turf Associa- tion was held and the following officers were elected: President, W. J. Martin; vice-president, Charles P. Gardner; secretary and treasurer, F. H. Green. The as- sociation will begin the construction and equipment of a new race track near the San Bruno station immediately and will push the work. A. M. Allen, who has been engaged to supervise the construction of the track and buildings, has agreed to have everything ready for use by October 1st. F. H. Green will act as general man- ager of the association. JEAN BERAUD is proving himself as good a three- year old as he was a two-year-old. He has started twice this year and though winning only by a neck each time he has done it in record time. At Morris Paik last Thursday he won the Belmont Stakes at a mile and three furlongs. He was ridden by Clawson and ran the distance in 2:23. Half Time was second, receiving a good ride from Martin and though driven the last part of the race for every ounce that was left in him, Jean Beraud held him safe all the time. AN OPPORTUNITY to win a good purse is offered those who enter their horses in the 2:18 pace, to be de- cided at the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders meet- ing. The 2:17 and 2:20 pacing purses failing to fill, a purse for the 2:18 class was opened by the directors. The purse is $1000, the conditions the same as those provided for the other races. Entries close next Thurs- day, June 1st, and every pacer eligible to this class should be entered, as it will be one of the most open races of the circuit. Don't forget the date. THE LARGEST CONSIGNMENT of yearlings ever shipped East from Rancho del Paso left the ranch last Wednesday evening by special train. Nearly 250 year- lings were in the consignment The majority of them will be sold in New York, June 9th, but about 100 head will probably be shipped to England and sold there. Superintendent Mackay and Dr. McCollum accompanied the equine train on its journey across the continent. THE FRESNO TROTTING ASSOCIATION has been incorporated with a capital stock of $5,000. The directors for the first year are Charles A, Schweizer, J. Hudson, M L. Way and Geo. L. Warlow of Fresno and L. Heilbron of Conejo. It is the intention of the asso- ciation to give a good meeting this year during the early part of October. ONE OF THE BEST books ever published for the stock raiser and farmer is "The Successful Stockman," a work that is reviewed in another column to-day. We have carefully examined the work and can recommend it as practical and useful in all its departments. Entries Transferred, Under the prcvifiioc io the advertised conditions of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association's races, which closed on May 1st, the following traosfers have been made from the 2:17 and 2:20 class pacing purses, which failed to fill: 2:30 CLASS PACING, POBEE $1000. Geo. A. Davis' bik h Rey Direct, by Direct — Vera, by Kentucky Volunteer. 8. F. Martin's b f Mira Monte, by Diablo — Mountain Maid, by Cresco. 2.25 CLASS PACING, PUBSE $1000. 8. H. Hoy's br g Kelley Briggs, by Bavawater Wilkes — by Algona. 0. A. Owen's b g Harry Eamon, hj Ramon -by Galdiator. May 27, 1899] ^\je ^veeitev mtt ^oxitntaxu. 34:5 I Antipodean Notes. [Anctlaod Sporting Review.] TrentoD'e BnbacripUon for 1899 is full al lOOge, and his list for 1900 is rapidly filling. It 19 stated that the CsDterbury Jockey Clob hae lost £10C0 dariDg the season. Perhaps the Grand National Handicap Meeting will cause a better showing. The purchaser of Vigorons for India wds M. Trahan, who used to be the leading jockey for the Hon. W. Pearson in Commoiioo's palmy days. He took Ayehire and Cherry to India last year. The price paid for Vigorous was 500 gaineas. Two falls and a death in a field of five which contested the Steeplechase at Caalfield were fairly illuslraiive of the un- dignified positi n to which steeplechaeiog has degenerated for the time being. This is the outcome of racing over timber all the year round. A close season is sadly needed, states the Melbourne Leader. Chesney, who won the Second Nursery Handicap on Sat- ardiy. is brother to the Melbourne Cup winner Malvolio, and h by Malua, from'Madcap. His present owner, Mr. George Fray, gave 1000 -s for him as a yearling, and though he met with a coaple of defeats during the meeting, he made amends at the finish, and cleared expenses. The success of the Trenton mares in Australia is pro- nounced, and they promise to play a prominent part in the production of race horses. The Sydney Mail thinks thev will ba as successful as the Gjldsborough mares, but that is expectirg too much, for look at the list of heroes that the Goldsborough mares have given us. Trenton, himself "as out of a Goldsborough mire, and it will take a lot of seeking to find a better or more snccsssful matron than old Frailty. It is quite true, however, that the Trenton mares at the pres- ent time are coming to the fore in Australia, and the pity is that we have not more of them. Diffi lence, the Sydney Cop winner, is out of a Treatoo mire, and so also is the promis- ing Chipping Nortyn colt, Pdrtheoo, and the crack Queens- land two-year-old, Loto?. Concerning the defeat of Bobadil in the A.J. C.St Leger, Milroy, in the Sydney Mail, remarks: "It was not leg troubles that brought about his defeat, bat loss of form. He is no exception to the rule that has held good wiih the ma- iority of scions of the houae of Galopin. They are wonder- fully fist, but are delicite and will not stand the bruising out race after race like ihe stock of Touchstone, Stockwell, Yattendon, Musket and Fisherman. Though the Galopins are great racers— especially those by St. Simon— there is no reason to suppose they will stand the wear and tear of every- day racing here any better than they have stood it in Eng- land, nor are ever likely to be robust as the descendants of the sires before mentioned. Nature beat Bobad.l. He is not made of the stu£f that will stand bmgtng out race after race aa first-class horses must be banged out twice a year in Australia, if advantage is to ba taKea of the only two w. f. a opporianities that are ofiered at Randwick and Flemlngton in the spring and autumn." Proceeding of the Jockey Olub Meetlnff. The regular monthly meetine of The Jockey Clob was held at the race track, Morris Park, Westchester, New York, on Thursday, May lltb, after the fourth race of the day There were present Messrs. P. J. Dwyer, James Galway, J. G. Follansbee, T. Hitchcock Jr., F. R. Hitchcock, H. K. Enapp and Andrew Miller. In the absence of the chairman and vice-chairman, Mr. F. R. Hitchcock preeisted. Mr Andrew Miller moved the adoption of the following amendment to Rule 38: Amend Rule 38, third paragraph, by adding the words, "or Canada." afier the words "Uaiied Stales." Rule 38, third paragraph, to read as follows: "Horses foaled in the Uoiied States or Canada must be registered with the Registry tffioe by November let of the year in which they were foaled." Amendment adopted. Mr, Andrew Miller moved the adoption of the following amendment to Rule 41 : Amend R tie 41, first paragraph, by adding the words "or Canada" after tbe words "Ucited States." Rale 41, first paragraph, to read as follows : "A horee foaled out of the United States or Canada shall not be qualified to start for any race antil the owner has filed in tbe Registry Office a certificate slating age, color, sex, dist'Dguisbing marks, if any, and pedigree as recorded in tbe official stud boob of its native couotry, signed by the secretary or other public ofGcer of a recognized racing club, or by some approved magistrate or public officer of the country in which the horse was foaled, or has otherwise satisfied the Stewards of The Jockey Club as to his identity and age. Amendment adopted. Meeting adjourned. F. K. Stubgis, secertary. At the meeting of the National Board of Review, held in Chicago last week, it was decided that the fines against W. O Foote, Geo Saonders and Fred Keys must stand. These fines were $5C0, $100 and $50, respectively, placed upon these drivers at the LonisTilie meeting last fall. The Blue Ribbon Sale. The Cleveland sale which was held May I5th to 20bb, was a great success and proved the assertion so often made in the turf papers that the market for trotting bred horses is almoEt booming in the East. The Palo Alto consignment averaged $526, the highest since 1895. The eale of Who Is It for $5600 was a feature of the Bf»le. The prices received for Cali- fornia horses at the first two days sales are given below. There were other California horses sold during the latter part of the week, notably the Salisbury and Faris consignments but full reports of these will not rrach os until^next week : PALO ALTO CONSIGMilEXr. Advertiser 2:\b^^. b s, iSSS, by Ele-iioneer— Lula Wilkes, by Geo. Wilbes; Gen B F Tracy. New York „ S 2,600 Elata. b f, 1-87, by Dexter Prince— E idea, by Xephew; D, Ua- haney, Portsmoutb, N U - Sloneaia. b f. 1897. by Mendocino — Esiher, by Express; C. 8. Burr, Jr . Comae. L I - Carrie Caswel]. b f, 1896. by A 111 vo— America, by Hambletonian 10; D. Mibaney, P'lrtamoaiti FloscQio, b f. 1897. b5 Dexter Prince— Wildflower, by Election- eer; J Moorbead. Toledo, O - — Dex Rassell, b c. Uj97, by Dexttr Prince— Gertmde Russell, by Electioneer; K A. Hyde, rianford — Embelesi), b m, 189^, by Dexter Prince— Emma R , by Elec- tioneer: W. McFarlanrt. Pbiladelpbla - Bonuibel, 2:il% br m, 1390. by Azmoor— Bonnie, by Gen. Ben- ton; J McGaire, New > ork „ Version, b e. iSdtJ. by Dexter Prince— Violet, by Electioneer; R W. Robhs, Boston Cariia, br f, 1S97, bv Wlidont- Carrie C, by Electioneer; B. A. Johnson, Brootoo, MbBS ~ Moment, br f, ib96. by Dexter Prince— Memento, by Eleclioo- eer; C Witt. Berlin, i-ermany 475 Altoaine, br e, 1S9:. by AUivo— Elaine, by Mesenger Duroc; E. A. Hyde. Hartford ILanretia. cti m. 1894. by Sorris- Lama C, by Electioneer; J. L Tarl on, Lexington. Ky - Adaria. ch f, lSi7, by A-iveniser— Aria, by Bemal; J. A. Mid- Qleton & Son. t-iielbyville, Ky Corieone. b f. 3896. by Dexter Prince-Colma, by Eleciioneer; P. Garvev. Pittsburg Ellale--. b f, U'jS. oy Dexter Prince- Extra, by Electioneer; C. 3. French. Clevelrtud El Ramera. ch I. I8a7. by Wiiatiot— Nelly Benton.by Gen. Ben- ton: E- A- Hffde Anseiita. b f, 1897. by Dexter Prince- Anselma, by Ansel; P. Traax, Edn Claire. Wis _ ~ Monote, ch f, 1897, by Mendocino— 3aliy Benton, by Gen. Bea- ton ; E A. Hvde Adrnse. blk c, 1S97. by Advertiser- Rosemont, by Piedmont; Gen. B F. Tracy _ - - Dexter May, b f. 1897, by Dexter Prince— Idlemay, by Election- eer; A. Johnson _ Florist, bg. I8y6. bv Dexter Prince— Floweret, by Eleciioneer; B Massein. Batler, Pa — . Mira Monte, b f, 1896, by Mendocino— Miss Knox, by Knox; R. W. Robbs - Jnntono, b f. 1897, by AUivo-Jennie Benton, by Gen. Benton; D. Mahaney ~ Maldita. cb g, 1897, by Dexter Prince— Manzanita, by Election- eer; J.O Wilson. Cleveland Lncio. b g- 13*7, by D.xter Prince— Lncyneer, by Electioneer; E \. Hvde -. Wildica. cb f. 1'97, by Wildnut- Nordica. by Advertiser; J. L. Tarlton, L^xiOEton .- Floroa, b f. 8y7.by DeiterPrince— Flower Girl.by Electioneer; James Golden. Boston Wilveoa. his f, 1-^97. by Wildnnt -Avena, by Palo Alt-j; J. A. Middleton tt Son - Marqaes", b f. i397, oy Dexter Prince— Mdry Lidge. by Elec- tioneer; P. Gtrvey. Piasburg — Wildweil. brf, 1SJ7, by Wilduot— Lady well, by Electioneer; A. J-ibuson Loretta, b. f. 1896, by Dexter Prnce-Loraneer, by Electioneer; J. J. McD nald, Cothbert. Gi „ _.. F. W. WI ;KER-iHAM'S CON-:iGNiIFST. Jonlo 2:22, bib 8, 1852. tiy Electioneer— Ne:ly, by Granger; Priuce Smitb, Berlin, i^ermany „ Homeward 2:l3\i. b s, 1891. by Stiatbway— Ida May, by Gros- venor; A. Ji-nnson — _ „ Bolinas 2:21,'4. b 3, 1->91. by.Tatdo— Maud Whipplelou, by Wbip- p'eton; J.Grimes. Lexiugtun. Kv Colonel Cox, b a. 1893. by Juuio— Madara, by Dexter Prince; D. D. Downes, Magnolia, O „ R.I MOURHEAD'3 CONSIGNMENT, Mand Marray. ch m, 1895. by Hambletonian Wilkes- Anna- belle, by Dawn; C- ' anner. ('leveiatiQ Bright Eves, b g. 1S95. by Eambieto.iaa rt"i:bes— Abdal- lab Queen, by Oddfellow; H D. Sbepard Coi umbos ALFRED SEALE'S CONSIGNMENT. Sans Geae.br m. by McKianey— Accident, by Elmo; B. Mar- seib, Butler. Pa_ .„ Rinconada 21,769, 1896, by Eros— Accident, by Elmo; R. W. Robbs „ „ MISCELLANEOUS CONSIGNMENTS. P. D. Chamberlain's Leonel K. 2:17!^, bit a, by Leo Corbett— Net. by Magic: R M Greer. Mi. Vernon. 0 James Magnire'eNorare, ch g, 1^9.'. by Norris— Blonde, by Gen, Beoto..; O. G- Kent. Cleveland- A. Waienaan's Dei-y Word 2:i6J4. blk m. 1891, by Silbwood— Daisy W„ by l-d Barton; s i-iamble Cleveland _.. Wilfred Page's Eclectic, b s, 1&S6. by Electioneer— Manette, by Nil wo d; J A Middleton &:jon J. L. Rathbone'B Neily Bly 2:205-j ( 2 miles i -Al). b m, by Star- boui- -^adie McGregor, bv R .oert McGregor; R M. Robbs... Samuel Gamble's Who Is It 2:l2, gr g. 1895, by Nutwood Wilkes — L ESie Jean, by Brigadier; D. Mahaney (fur F. Jones, Ponsmonth, N. H.) 5, 900 375 3,C0O 205 225 335 300 235 155 370 810 275 375 245 150 975 1:0 300 160 300 210 2,100 120 240 150 425 no 165 110 200 550 400 325 225 350 425 185 2,000 435 125 575 The Orabb Eatate Sale. At Napa Thursday sixteen head of trotiiog bred horses be *ODging to the estate of the late H. W. Crabb, proprietor of the To Kaloo Stock Farm, weie sold by the W. A. Mac- kinder Co. auctioneers. The following are the prices ob- tained : Sandow, s g. 5, by Dictatns— Etta, by Nanboc; J. O'Kane, San Franci-co J200 CO Necondia, gr m, 7, by Doncaster— Isola, by Tempest: Dr. 3. Mc- Cardy. rit. Helena „ 95,00 Nirarod. b g. 4, by Errand— Etta, by Nanbnc; Arthur Brown Napi _ 205.00 MIsa Elli 'U. gr I, 4. by Grandlsslmo— Jestie EUIott.by Wtilpple- too; M. Kemper, Vallcjo 75 OO Coretta. b f. 4, by Eyraud— UoraC, 2;22>^^;D.McVicker. Yonnt- vllle „ _ 9500 Bay yearling coll bv Altamont — Satoro, by San Diego: Sheriff D A. Dnnia,\ N-pa „ 110 00 FloreitA, b f. 3. by Eyrand— Hora B.. 2:27, by Whlppleton; J. D Horaa. San Francisco „ , 85 00 Gray yearling colt bv McKtoney— BMdy Toole, by A. W. Richmon ; Chaa, Newm^tu, San Francisco, B5.00 Major McK . gr g, 4, by Eyraod- Biddy Toole; K. G. Raff, Crockett, Cal 125.00 Sweei Marie, b m. 5, by G ran dissimo— Flora B.. by Whlppleton; F. E. Johnston, Napa „ ^ .... 60 00 Blanrbe, gr r. 6, by Grandisslmo— Biddy Toole; Pete Nickels, Napa „. 80 00 Dixie, br m, 6, by aan Diego 8776-Cora C. 2:2214: Jo9. PhlUipe, Napa _ , 65.00 Fea-ies3. b e. 4, by Eyrand- Flora B., by Whlppleton; L. Sacre, St. Helena 85 00 Defi'ie, br m, 5. by Toronto Chief Jr.— Kate, by Lomax; C. Thompson, Rutherford _ 50 OO Prinrette. b f, 2. bv Pilul Prince— Flora B , by Whlppletonl F. W Robbitis.Sulsuo _ 37.50 Coquet'e, b r. 3 by Eyraud— Cora C , by Whlppleton; Job. Kldd. Yonutville „ _ 50 00 Total „ „ 81,462.50 Average „» » „ »....»»« „ »..« 91.43 The Successful Stockman. This is the title of a voluoae recently issued by the King- Richardson Company, which we can truthfully say is one of the most practical books ever published for the use of the stock breeder and farmer. The book opens with a treatise on the Horse — his management and care in sickceee. Accom- panying tbis treatise are five manikin plates, showing the skeleton, the muscles, the circulatory system, the digestive organs and the points of the animal. These plates are pro- fusely indexed, each and every organ, bone, muscle, vein and artery being designated so that even a novice can in a few hours study, locate and name every organ, bone and muscle in the body. One of the most useful eogravings in the work is one in which all the known diseases or icjuries to a horse are located and named. Manikins also accompany the treatise on cattle and their diseases, and are just as complete in every way. Diseases and their treatment are not the only articles io this splendid work. There are chapters on breedirg and the selec'ion of desirable animals for that purpose. The articles en sheep, swine and poultry are alone worth the price of the book. That portion of the vofome devoted to standard recipes will interest all members of the household, while the legal department contains all the forms necessary to guide one correctly in the drawing of notes, leases and contracts wdich come up every day 10 business efldirs. Another department of this splendid work is devoted to Fruit Culture, with full directions for budding and grafting, spraying, etc., with descriptions of itjarious insects, and the latest recipes for making insect destroyers. "The Successful Stockman" is eminently practical in all its details, so worded that all technical terms are made plain to the reader and can be understood by anyone who can read the Eoglish language. The work contains 650 pages and is gold onlv by subscription. The King-Richardson Company, of San Jose, Cal., are the Pacific Coast agents for the work. Answers to Correepon dents. Subscriber — Can you inform me of the performances and breeding of chestnnt gelding Harvey V. Jr. and bay geld- irg Red Dick, both six or seven years old? The last oc- casion they ran was at Kansas City io Ojtjber, 1S96 : Answer — 3arvey V. Jr, ran at Kansas City in 1896. but there is no record of Red Dick running there that year. Harvey V. Jr: is by Harvey V , dim Rsd Bird. He started ten times in 1896, was once second, once third and eight times nnplaced. His best race that vear was at Kansas City where he finished second to Night Latch in a five-furlong race in 1:05} over a heavy track. Goodwin's Guide contains no record of his raciog other years. Red Dick, by George, dam nolraced. was first sii times out of seventeen starts in 1892, He started 20 times in 1893. He was four times first, four times second and five times third. In 1894 he was sir times first, twice second, three gimes third and twice unplaced. He started eleven times in 1895, being first three times, second four times, once third and three times unplaced. There is no record of any of his races since that year. He was a half-mile horse and the majority of his races were at that distance or under. Li-JiooRE. Cai.., May 24. 1899. Editos Bbeeder and ^poktsman: — Al our last race meeting on May 19, 1899, the following trotting contest came off: A. took second place, first heat. B. took second pfaoe, second and last heat. C winning tbe race in two straight heats, the race being the best 2 and 3 Will you kindly inform us tbroueh the columns of your paper who is entitled in ihe above described race to second money, and thereby greatly oblise Yours truly, Lemooue Tback Association, A. Erownstone, Secretary. Answer — If there were but three horses in the race, second money is divided equally between A. and B. H. M. H. Eodie — The btst record on a circular track is the 1:38^ made by Libertine at Harlem track, Chicago, October 24, 1894. Another Horse Show. The San Mateo Open Air Horse Show Association will soon give another show. The main desire of the association, as it announced last year, is to encourage the breeding of good horses in Califor- nia and create a pride among those who can afford good roadsters and racers. In giving an open-air show it is tbe nlan of tbe aESociation to invite farmers as well as breeders to compete in 'be difierent claEses. lu alt probability tbis year's show will be arranged for tbe early part of August and will be held at the Burlingame Club grounds, or near the town of San Mateo. The same rules will govern the show as were applied to last year's afisir. ELDFrFiEr.D. Ind. Mr. W F. YotTNG. Dear Sir:— I hive o^ed yoor Absor- bine at didereot limes with most siiisfaciory resoliscfany medicine that was ever before used bv me in my sixteen years training experience. Yoors truly. 8. E. AULT, Extract from letter Dec. 20, 1898. 346 ®lj:e ^vsefsx^ mtii ^j(W^»mcm* [Mat 27, 1899 Sulky Notes. Marysville will hold a meeting next week. Eed Blvff, Chico and Willows will soon announce their programs. Golden Gate District has claimed the week preceding the Slate Fair. ______ William WALL4CE Scrieker 2:06i is taking his work without hopples. Joe CmcELLO is training the hoi sea of the Richelieu Stables at the ValUja track. H0BSE8, not prospects, are what the Eastern buyers want. Tbia is proven by the laie sales. The Forbes Farm horses will make their first start at Buffalo during the Grand Circuit meeting. Road horses bandied and for sale. Orders taken. ^Addrees D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. A. D. Miller, the Buffalo man, ;",bo °™ ^^Ju**.?!^^^^ ie the man who recently cffered $15,000 for The Abbott 2:08 Marysville will hold a epring meeting on June Ist. 2d and 3d. Entries to the events were to have closed yesterUay. There are several very handsome and fast road teams to be sold next Wednesday at the Bellota Slock Farm sale in this city. Fa Hamlin's plan of selling the old brood mares and consigniofi y^uog mares to the breeding ranks is the proper way to progress. The three-year-old gelding What Is It, by Direct, out of the dam of Who Is It, is showing lots of speed at the trot in Al McDonald's hands at Pleasanton. The best looking lot of roadsters offered at auction in San Francisco for some lime will be sold at the Occidental Horse Exchange next Wednesday, May 31st. Gracjeful George 2:23, chestnut horse by Alcona Jr , has been leased by W. H. aioan, of Le Grande, Oregon, who will campaign him in Oregon and Washington this year. Eighty nine head of mostly green horses were sold by auction at Mr. Hamlin's Village Farm last week and aver- aged $3(16. Is not this evidence that horses are increasing in valut? Wayboy, a fast little pacer by Strathway, that has shown well in some of the Golden Gate Park Driving Club races, will be raced on the circuit this year in the stable of James Faris, Jr. Chahalis 2:04| is said to be better this spring than ever, and can be expected to pace many miles very close to his record this season with a good chance of lowering it a second or two. The trotting mare Winella 2:28J, by Altago, belonging to R I. Orr, of Salinas, that was shipped to the Blue Ribbon Sale, brought $625, and was purchased by A. Braun, of Alleghany, Pa. Fifty pacers lack a quarter of a second of being in the 2:10 list, while thirteen trotters are the same distance away; 106 pacers nave records between 2:10 and 2:11, and twenty- nine trotters. Ms. Chas. L. Wight, of Honolulu, President of_ the Irw'm Steamship Company, and an enthusiastic road driver, has been visiting here for some weeks. He left for bis home on the Gaelic last Thursday. The Gentlemen's Driving Club, Kansas City, Mo., has se- cured $6000 more in subscriptions, making about $22 000 in all, toward constructiog a driving park to cosi $30,000, Work on the track will be beguu shortly. A. W. BiMKiN, the welt known trainer, has gone to Salinas from Los Angetes and taken charge of Hon. Jesse D, Carr's trolling stock at the Gabilan ranch. He will develop a number for the market ^nd may race a few. IsAN Alto 2:13^ is not standing for public service this season, but J. B. Iversou, of Salinas, has secured the priv- ilege of breeding his Kentucky Prince mare Belle (dam of Prince Gift 2:12 and Stambell 2:2:*J) to the son of Palo Alto W. B. White, the owner of the champion pacer Slar Poinier 1:59J, was the purchaser of tne champion trotting gelding Azoie 2:04J at the Fasig sale. Mr. White will use Azote as a road horse and will have one of the best in America. Col. Park Henshaw has a gelding that he calls Monte Carlo, which is considered one of the best prospects in North- ern California. He is by the Electioneer stallion Monaco, out of a mare by Tilton Almont. He will be seen on the circuit this year. Willis Foote will ship from Texas to Des Moines, la , the last 01 this month. At present he and Benedict are working fifteen horses. Of this number John Nolan, Rilma, Sam Medium and three others will make up the campaign- ing stable. Those who are looking for a stylish roadster or a team, a gentle pony or a first-class horse for business purposes should attend the Bellota Stock Farm sale of trotting stock, which is to take place at the Occidental Horse Exchange, 721 Howard street, nesit Wednesday. The three-year-old fillv Little Batter, by Charles D=!rby, dam by Allandorf, and a foil sister to Much Better 2:07^, is takine to her work at Mystic Park at the trotting giit, but would just as soon pace, and, when she starts it will likely be as a pacer. Mr. Golden will not start her at all this year, however. Dexter Prince mares will soon be worth three times the money thev can now be purchased for. A grandly-bred daughter of this horse is in the Bellota Farm sale which takes place at the Occidental Horse Exchange next Wednee- day. She is ten years old, sound and all right, and a splen- did roadster. A SMALL consignment of troUing-bred horses from the Sperrv Farm was sold at the Chase & Mendtnhall yards last Tuesday. A few brought as high as a hundred dollars, while as low as $35 was received for some. Nearly all were more or less blemished with barb wire cuts, which of course affected the price. Chas Ddrfee received a letter from an Ohio breeder last week asking him to 3et a price on McKinoey 2:11J. fhe ans-^er was $20,000. It is more than likely that this will be McKinney's last year in Cilifornia, as quite a number of Eastern breeders want him. He will make at least $5000 for his owner this year. Flora Directum, a brown daughter of Directom 2:0-5^, out cf ^ Monroe Chief mare, was sold at the Fasig sale in Cleveland, last Saturday, for $1550. This is the mare whicl^ Monroe Salisbury was ofidred and refused $700 for a fdw minutes before she was put on the car at Pleasanton. She was raised by Father Power, of Livermore. There are few Director stallions in this Slate. One is iS be offered at the sale of the Bellota Farm horses which comes off next Wednesday at the Occidental Horse Ex- change. This is Directed, out of Twist, the dam of Steve Whipple 2:12, by Whipple's Hambletoniao; second dam Jenny Lind, by Vermont Black Hawk 5; third dam by YouDg Telescope; fourth dam by Justin Morgan. Here is an opportunity to get a good young horse. Several of the get of Directed will ba odered at the sale. A list of six names has been sent to Governor Gage for appointment to fill the vacancies existing on the Board of Directors of the Monterey District Agricultural Association. Directors Jesse D. Carr and James B. Iversou hold over, tbeir commissions not expiring until the end of the current year. As soon as the new directors have been appointed and qualified, ac ive steps will be taken toward giving a fair this fall. A speed programme will soon be annouoced, and all horses will be given a chance, trotters, picers and ruooers. — Salinas Journal. Sam Hoy, of Winters, has a McKinney two-year-old filly, out of Prompto, the dam of Brilliantine 2:17J. Brilliantine was a dun mare, a regular buckskin, and her dam is of the same color. When Mr. Hoy took the mare to McKinney, Mr. Durfee looked at her rather crosseyed, and hesitated a little before bockiog her, saying that a buckskin son or daughter of McKinney would not be a credit to the horse. Hoy told him he would guarantee none of Promplo's colts would ever disgrace any horse and the mare was bred. The result was a brown filly that can pace fast enough to win races when she starts. Geobge Starr does not altogether agree with John Dick- erson that a horse can go faster to harness than he can under saddle, at least he does not think Johnston 2:06^ is a fair illustration of the fact. Starr rode Johnston when he paced his mile to saddle ia 2:13 and that was in 1SS8 when John- ston had gotten somewhat into tho sear and yellow leaf, and with that he could have gone a much faster mile than he did. The record at that time was 2:14^, held by Billy Boyce, and they started to beat that and did not try for any more. Splan drove the runner that did the pacing, and Starr says he and Splan were only trying to beat 2:15^. Al Coney writes to the Breeder and Sportsman that the Keatiog-McHenry horses reached Denver in fioe con- dition. Offiog to a freight train wreck, which blocked the track, they were delayed twelve hours al Winnemucca, and arrived at Ogdeo that much behind schedule time.- The horses were unloaded and given a rest and then proceeded on the way, arriving at Denver Mooday morning all in fine shape. Mr. Keating's health was excellent and at the dale the letter was written he was feeliog fine and ''picking up wonderfully fast in the braciog mountain air." Everything points to good racing at Denver, and nearly all the California horses will start duricg the meeting. Who Is It 2:12, might have brought $10,000 had Doc Tanner received a letter about four hours sooner than he did. One of the most famous road drivers of New York wrote Mr. Tanner a letter telliog him to buy Wbo Is It at any price if the horse suited him. The letter went to Cleve- land postoffice, while Tanner's address is Gleoville. By the time the letter reached Tanner the sale was over. The American Sportsman of Cleveland says Tanner thioks as much of Who Is It as any horse he ever set eyes nn, and would have bid $10,000 on him. Mr. Mahaney who made the high bid for the horse was not iostructed to stop at $10 000 so there would have been a record breaking sale had the letter not been misdirected. It is unfortunate that two colts by Diablo have been named Inferno. Ooe owned by F, W. Knowles, of Los Gatos, took a record of 2:15 last year as a three-year-old. The other, owned by the Saota Kosa Stock Farm, is now three years of age and will be raced this year. The last mentioned colt was registered a year ago under the name. J. O'Kanf, the well known manufacturer and dealer in harness and horse goods, of 26-28 of Golden Gate avenue, bae purchased from tbe icventor, the right to mannfaclure and sell the celebrated Raymond chin check, which has been usf'd with such good results od trotlers and pacers. Mr. O'Kane will immediately begin the manufacture of these checks, and has reduced tbe price of the same to the horse- men An advertisement of the Raymond check will appear in the Breeder and Sportsman next week. A rather fatal horse disease has existed in some parts of lUin >is. The disease is a form of cerebro-spinal meningitis and is caused largely by an error in diet, but unfortunately the error is not discovered till more or lees loss has been sus- tained. iLVJstigation into (he outbreak has resulted without excf p!ion in the discovery that tbe horses siSicled had been fed unripe com. a favorable condition for the production of fungi, ic^.The first indication of the disease is that the horse does not have gocd vision, perhaps only one eye being affected, more frequently both. Deliiium soon sets in, and if not re- stricted the animal will go through fences or other obstacles, being apparently unconscious of its actions. In from five to t^ely^e hours, sometimes longer, the horse loses power of locomotion, when death soon follows. Tbe disease is so acute that treatment is of no avail. According to a New York press dispatch Bumps is king uf the speedway. The dispatch says: "0, K. G Billings, tbe Chicago man, who recently brought his stable of road horses here to enjoy tbe sport at Speedway Park, again swept the road wiih his famous pacer Bumps, 2:04^, Horse- men who have seen the son of Baron Wilkes outfoot every- thing he has met here eiore he was first started up a week ago, say it is doubtful whether Srar Pointer or any other pacer in tbe world is his equal for a brush of half a mile on the road. E. H. Harriman's handsome stallion John B. Gentry 2:00J. would probably be a dangerous competitor, however, as be is a rapid-gaited, level beaded natural pacer that requires no boots or rigging and that can get awa; very fast and pull a wagon at a two-minute gait. Bumps was timed a quarter of a mile on the Speedwav in 29| seconds, a 1.67 fait, one day last week, when taking bis morning work." A Salt Lakr correspondent writes as follows: "W. H. Boyd, the national borseshoer, has taken to the sulky. Boyd has bent under tbe fleet-footed horses with an artistic and observing eye for tbe last fifteen years. No other man has bad the opportunity that Boyd has had in regards to bal- ancing tbe trotter and pacer, being constantly employed in this line of business, with such men as Marcus Ddly, Monroe Salisbury, Andy McDowell, Ben Kenny and the late J. Goldsmith. Boyd shod and balanced tbe Salisbury string in '^4 when they lowered all colors. Mr Boyd shipped to Spokane, Wash., May 15th, ten standard broodmares, six two and three-year-old fillies by such sires as Altoka 2:13, Bitter Root, three-year-old record 2:25, Inca 2:14, Arliogtoo by Jay Bird and Arrow Pine by Nutwood. These youngsters have quite a turn of speed. The trotting stallion Bitter will ac- company this stable. Boyd will start a stock farm near Spokane." Overland Park, at Denver, Colo., where the trotting and pacing campaign of 1899 will be inaugurated next month is a center of attraction for horsemen jaat now. Many well- known trainers are already at the ![track with tbeir horses, and the list is being increased daily. Tbe course is in fine condition, tbe weather is good, and tbe campaigners are fast getting into racing shape. Gib Judd is there with Klamath 2:071^, and the veteran is going in a manner that sustains Judd's assertion that he will be a factor in the free-for-all trots this season. All siens of tbe rheumatism from which Klamath suffered in former years have disappeared and rhe old horse is moving along in easy, colt-iike style. P. W. Hodges has one of the largest and strongest stables at the track. It includes Hazsl Kinnev 2:12^, George W. Mc- Kinney 2:Ul Our Luckv 2:16^, Bill Nye (pacer) 2:14, You B«t 2:12^, Washington McKinney, a green three-year-old, by McKionev, besides a lot of others of lesser fame. A. V, Hunter's Carbonate 2:09, is being bandied by his old trainer G. C Wallace, and is said to have shown a trial mile at the end of last year's campaign in 2:06}, fioiBbing strong. W, J. Carr has Jim Dixon 2.20 in good shape, and the gelding has already been a full mile in several seconds under bis mark. J. T. McGuiro is putting the last touches on the Otnaha trotter, »* ane 2:17^, by Spokane, a lusty, Btout-going horse that bids fair to make it warm for anythine in the 2:18 burch. Mr. McGuire also has Tom Lee (pacer), 2:16i, and a number of other gocd ones. That handy filly Lottie Smart 2:09} is in better shape than ever this spring, acd will be a bard one to beat. Tom Keating and Myron McHenry arrived there last week with their strings, all well known to nur readers, while W. W. P. 2:05J, Raymond M. 2:08}, Kiberts 2:09^. and Kate Medium 2:10^, have had quarters engaaed for them. It looks like a great meeting at Denver, and one from which obsierving horsemen may get a pretty close line on tbe speed ability of the various grand circuit aud great Western circuit candidates. CURBS, SPLINTS, SPAVINS, WINDPUFF5, — and all enlargements, absolutely x-emoved by — Ointment. It has the unqualified ejtdorseinent oj our lead- ing horsemen and veterinarians. Mb. 0. E. DiNEHAHT, Cashier Stale Ban?,; Slayton, Minn., says: "One bottle cored a very bad case of blood Bpavin on a mare for which I have eince been offered $8UU. 1 woald not be without it if it cost $o.lw a bottle." We have h. tdreds of svch testimonials. Price SI. 30 per PackasreT Smaller size 50 cents. Askyonr BruKgiBt forit. If he does not keep it we will send prepaid on receipt of price. Address W. E!. EDDV i (.0., "hllfhnll, N. V. Mat 27, 1899] KJtye ^veehev txntt ^povtvntcm. 347 Saddle Notes Hon. W. C. WmiNfi, whose wife receolly died, will go to Europe shortly for a etay of several monthe. EiLET Gbannan plunged on Tod Sloan in Eneland until be was broke, but Tod'e loan saved bim from welcbing. All of Lamplighter's get that have faced the starter have earned brackets. This is a wonderful showing so early in the season. Jockey Btjllman left Sunday night for New York. His first mount will be on Briar Sweet in the Suburban Handicap. A SELLING rac3 war has been on at Latoria this week, and horses have been changing hands at something like their actaal value. Db. Shepfard won another stake at St. L-'uis Saturday this time annexing the Mississippi Valley Stakes for Burns & Waterhouse. GovEBNOtt Bddd, the hurdle horse, is io great form at New York. He finishes in the money in nearly everj- race in which he starts. David Tennt was a winner at St. Louis Wednesday last. He finished first in a handicap at a mile and seventy yards, running the distance in 1:47|. The following candidates have incurred penalties in the Suburban Handicap: Banastar, 4 Iba ; Flenr de Lis, 12 lbs.; King Barleycorn, 8 lbs.; Filrgrane, 12 lb?. Their weights now are: Banastar, 114; Fleur de Lie, 121; King barley- corn, 108, and Filigrane, 110. At every district meeting held in California this yeai races Tor the tboroDghbreds will be on the card. By a little judicious managejcient on tbe part of secretaries and speed committees, repreaeniatives from the leading California stables can be secured at these meetings. Motley, winner of the Fashion Stakes, is looked upon to be a coming crackerjick. She is a grey filly by Montana, out of Ella Grige, by Salvator. Geo. Rose had the betting privilege at the Butchers' Pic- nic Wednesday, and did so well that he paid each of his clerks $25 for his d&j'e services. The daily paper handicappers have done wonders this season. One of them even called the steer race at tbe Batchers' Picnic, one, two, three. Fbom the way the two-year- olds by Lissak are showing up it is considered certain that he will make a good sire. Two of bis get are already returned winners. It is fi'ven out that Sydnev Paget paid John E. Madden $20,000 for the two-year-old Delacv. Half the sum would be nearer the true price in all probability. Theke will be three runniLg events at the Marysville meeting next week. One at ^^ and one at ^^ of a mile, tbe purses being $100 each. There is one race at a mile for $150. The Brooklyn Handicap is to be run to-da^. Flear de Lis will in all probability be a starter in this event. At this writing Bsn Holladay is the favorite and will probably go to the post such. Mias Ruth, by Sobrante Roth, by Joe Daniels, died May I4th, near Victoria, British Columbia. She was the prop- erty of Harry Goehring, and had been bred to Darriwell, and died while foaliug. Sir Walter has been in the stud this spring, but will be trained again. The little iron horse has earned a permanent retirement from racing, but he is not likely to get it as long as he is able to stand up. Batten, winner of the Frank Febp Stakes and the Prem- ier Slakes at Louisville is a product of the artificial impreg- nation system of breedine, and was named for the veterinary Dr. Batten, who performed the operation. The resemblance between the two-year-old Galea, John Dalv's full sister to Jean Beraud, and the winner of the Withers Siabes. is most striking, but the filly as yet has shown none of Jean Berand's marvelous speed. BRiA>t SwKET is doing nicely at Sbeepshead Bay, and will race during the Graveseod meeting, hut her trainer. Jennings has his heart set on tbe Suburban. Ben Holladay, Tillo and Algol, tbe three top weights, are in steady training. Ben Holliday will start in tbe Brooklyn Handicap. Peep-o*-Day ana Pink Coat are two other Suburban candidates that will first run in tbe Brooklyn. Don de Oro will also start in this race, and George Keeoe will be the main reliance of the Pagpt Stable. Banastar picks up four pounds extra in the Suburban because of his victory in the Toboggan, but be can easily handle 114 pounds. In Louisville Thursday W. P, Norton purchased of Pat I Dunne the three year-old colt Survivgr, by Strathmore, out of [ Ella F. The price is private. TlJis colt is a good one. In his nine races in California this year he was never out of the money — six times first, once second and twice third. No 3 of Goodwin's Official Turf Guide made its appear- ance on time May 15tb, and covers the racing up to and in- clodiog May 13h, at Morris Park. It ia an indisfensable a(3janct to a'raeing library, and the student of tbe turf can- not be without it. The price, 60 cents, is low for the value received. Thebe were three running events on the card at the Bu chers' Picaic held at Oakland Wednesday. Wm. Field- wjck handled the starling fijg and did fairly well, con&ider- iog the preponderance of skate? and green jockeys among the startera In the first race at a mile one of the butchers remarked, however, that ''the horses got away like a string of sauaaees" Seceetaby R. B. Milboy, of the Cdifornia Jockey Club, who baa been appointed a director of the Golden Gate Agricultural Association District No. 1, will be a valuable memberof the special committee, his knowledge of racing conditions and acquaintance with horses and horsemen being such that firat-class programs can be arranged from his suggestions. Mb. George R. Long is the only man who ever had the honor cf breeding two wioners of the Kentucky Derbv. He bred, raised and raced Azra, the winner of the 1892 Derby, and be also bred and raised Manuel, tbe winner of this year's Det;by. As Mr. Long's farm is near Louisville, that city also comes in for a share io the glory of producing two Ken- tucky Derby winners. The Juvenile Stakes, a sweepstakes for two-year-olds, was won at Louisville in impressive style by May & Son's good coU Aventock. It was a driving fiolsb, with the winner a half length ahead of Unsightly, who was a half length in front of Barney F Ailanto was fourth. Unsightly was dis- qualified ior fooling Barney F , and the latter was given the place. The track .was good. Efforts from England are to the eflFect that many of the American gamblers who went across the pond to fo'low Sloan's mounts ai d show the Briiiehera how to plunge, lost their coin and welched in the books. Sloan is reported to be in poor health. Jockey Jenkins now holds the recjrd for having the greatest number of winning monnls, he having ridden nine- teen winners during the last week of the Pacific Coast Jockey Club's meeting. Tod Sloan formerly held the record of eighteen wins in one week. The get of King Eric are coming to the front impressively this epring. Prince'^s Thyra showed herself the fastest at Newport, while laabinda accomplished the feat of winning two races in two successive days at Louisville, beating the best of her sex at that track. Golden Gate F*ib Association's meeting will begin Saturday, August 26tb, and close Saturday, September 2d. Tbere will be three running races on the card each dav, and as there are a large number of runners left in California, there will be no lack of entries. J. B. Haggin may send another consignment of yearlings to England. Mr. Horace Theobold, who is Mr. Haggin's representative, has been looking over the youngsters at Bancho del PasoanJ also at the Kentucky farm, with a view of selecting a lot for shipment. Twenty-two head of thoroughbreds, the property of Wm. Hendrie, Hamilton, Ont., were sold at Grand's Repository, in Toronto, on May 10 h. Four balf-breda were sold at the same time, making 26 in all, at ao average of $75 The highest price of the sale was $175, paid for the bay stallion Otbmar, 10, by Onondaga-Jocose. Mb. J. Stobey Curtis, who owns the Mayfield Stud Farm, Leesborg, Va., where his stallions, imp. Saville, imp. Contract and others are kept, maintains a racing stable in England and at the recent Newmatkst Craven meeting won a maiden two-year-old race with Star of Hanover, by Han- over, out of Star Actress. Mr. Curtis ran Archduke, Clifford's half-brother, in last year's Derby. Mb. A. H. MoRBrs ^ays that "Filigrane is doing all that is asked of him in a highly satitfactory manner." If the son of Galore can carry hid speed a quarter of a mile further than the Metropolitan distance, the Brooklyn Handicap for the first time in its history will go to a three-year-old. Fili- grane's weight in tbe Brooklyn will be 98 pounds, his original allotment, as tbere is no penalty for bis Metropolitan victory, "Soup'' Perkins, the one-time crack jickey, is branch- ing ont as an owner. "Soup" is now loo neavy to ride, tip- piDg the scales at over 140 ponnda. He has purchased of Jones & Sloan the two-year-old colt Judge John T. Riley by Sydney, and expects to make a good race horse of him. The colt has started Ireqiiently at the Newport meeting, but in none of his races has he shown up to his private form. It is believed he will yet develop into a serviceable animal. Bkoadchuech, writing from Louisville to the Spirit of tbe Times, saye: "No real good t'«'0-vear-old — one of high class — has come to the fore here yet, and the chances are such a youngster is not on hand. The West is verv weak in tbe two-year-old division this year, while out on the Coast thev have some -pretty good performers, notably Ed Corri- gan'a Golden Rule. Secretary Ed. Hopper when here the other dav, rem<»rked that Golden Rale was nearly the best two-year-old he ever saw." A SQRPi^lsiKO feature is the number of entries in (he different races, save a New York critic. A few years ago it was often impossible to get three horses to start for a thousand-dollar purse. Just now from ten to twent) fine horses fight like Indians over a $400 pi7rse. The change is due to tbe deterioration in Western raciLg, where the gam hlers have disgusted the public. Every man in the West or South who has a good horse, or thinks he bus a good horse, no longer goes to Cincinnati or St. Louis or Chicago, but comes straight to New York As a result, there are more than 1.000 thoroughbreds stabled at Morris Park alone, and the fields are so large that the picking of winners has almost become a lost science. Tenby, the four-year-old son of Tenny, beat the sprinters Abuse and Hobart at Chicago labt week, in a three-horse race, winning without being urged with whip or spur, and running tbe four and a half furlongs over a dead track in 1:08 Abuse carried 125 pouods, Hobart 114 and Tenby 105. Oa the scale of weight for age Hobart was concediog Abuse four pounds, and Tenby twenty one pounds, while Abuse gave Tenby seventeen pounds. Abuse was a decided favorite, the handicappers and big bettors figuring that Hobart could not concede tbe Foster horse weight and beat him. The opening price was 1 to 2, and it receded to 2 to 5, while Hobart was always 2 and 2^ to 1. Tenby was played by the occasional and small bettors simply because his price was the longest. There was one false break, and then Dick Dnyer dropped the flag on a start so perfect that no one could say which horse led off". Abuse, however, was not on his stride and Tenby led by a neck for a few jumps. As soon as Bloss got Abuse going nicely the speedy animal passed the field, and was soon two lengths in front. Hobart was second, and it was plainly seen that, fast as he is, he could not get to Abuse the first part. Tenby fell back a little. The pace was terrific Oa the far turn both Hobait and Tenby gained perceptibly, and rounding the turn Teaby looked dangerous, titraigbtened out for the run down the stretch, Bloss felt his mount weakening, and began to ride with whip and heel. But Abuse was stopping and Tenby, running strong, forged to the front. Be'ore the sixteenth pole was reached Clay was punishing Hobart, but the colt was not gaining, and it was evident that Tenby had tbe race won. Without being touched by whip or steel, the eon of Tenny galloped under the wire an easy winner from the tired Hobart, while Abuse, with blood oozing from his sides where the relentless spurs had pierced the flesh, brought up the rear and a badly beaten horse. The time, 1:08, was very fast, considering the dead track, and the first three furlongs was run in 0:35 flit, but this would not stop Abuse if he was himself. It was the general impression that the sprinter was not right, as he has never been known to quit so suddenly in the past. Even when he is short he does not give np until near the wire, and always fights gamelv, but yesterday he did not. Fred Foster and Jcckey Bloss were both call<>d into the stand, Foster sold tbe horse bad worked five fur- longs in 1:03J Thursday, and seemed to be good. He urged that the weight slopped him. All Bloss cocld say was that the horse quit under him, and, although he rode hard, he could not keep up. Regardless of the excu'Ci offered for Abuse, the fjct remains that Tenby ran a surprising race. This horse cost Bender $300 last winter at New Orleans. C. T. Patterson took bim to St Louis, expecting to make a killing with him- The horse was hacked heavily one day, but after being almost left at tbe pest was beaten, and in disgust Patterson sold him. Since he changed bands Tenbv has won seven races. W. P. Norton, who owns May Hempstead, recently offered $2500 for him, and the sale was practically concluded, but when G. W. Poole, who was act- ing as Norton's agent, wired to have a check for tbe amount sent to him, Norton sent word that he guessed the horse was hardly worth the ajoount, and declared the trade cff After yesterday's race Poole wired Norton, telling bim of bis mis- Ms. Russell R. Monro, a wealthy Eoglish gpntlemao, who, with his wife, spent several days recently in Kentucky, has purchased condiiionallv of Colonel Milton Young nine yearlings While here he looked ov r ail the youngsters at McGratbiana and had photographs made nf fifteen that he liked best. He will sail for Eigland Friday and upon reaching bis home will have a consultation with his trainer and together they will select from tbe fifteen photographs nine which he will purchase by cable. An experiment about to be tried that is being watched with interest bv many American breeders, is the recent ship- ment of twenty-six head of yearling thoroughbreda to Eng- land by Bruce Seton and James McCreary, New York. A number of the vounesters are Hanovers and wholly untried, the argument being that they will race better and become ac- climated sooner if they are sent over as yearlings, unbroken, than if held until their two and three-year-old form. If this plan proves a succee?, the same may have many followers. A NEW racing firm is that of Woodard & Anderson. It is composed of Will Woodard, the well known Kentucky turf- man, and E. W. Anderson, a wealthy young man of Michi* <7an. They were schoolmates at Danville, and some months ago decided to enter the racing game. As was told in these columns, they only recently bought Hurricane and The Devil, and now thev are looking for a cracke'jack two-year- old. At the close of the meeting they will mce at Chicago and later on at the metropolitan tracts about New York. If tbe> pick up any other good horses they expect to go to England next fall.— Louisville Courier-Journal. take, and incidentally informed him that Bender had just been rffered and rpfuopd $4000 for the hnrse. Horse o^vners Sh-ould. Use GOMBATJLT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OR FIRING Impossihle to produce any scjr or bUmish. Th© safest ^est Blister ever a-^o'l. Tdkea the i-lnco ©fall linimc-nt'* for mild or eovoro ncliOn. Removes oil Banche^ or Blomishoa from lloree^ or Cattle. A5. n HUMAN REMEDY for RheumatiBm, Sprains. Sore Throat, Ltc. •'■■^-•^^ •-'" produf^ more actual resulo tliiin a whole iKitUe of any liniment or spavin cure mixtoro ovur made. Every bottle of Caustic Balsam eoM is Woiran- tedtocivoB.ilipfaciion. Price SI .SO Jxr bottle. Sold by dm :jTistf. or pent bj- express-., clinrrtos mid. irith fall diroctions for its o-e, St^nd for descriptive circ liors, testimonials, etq;, Address "^ THE I^\ WHENCE- WILLIAMS CO., Cleveland. Ohio 34:8 &lj& ^ve^eii&e aw& ^^vt^tncm* [Mat 27, 1899 Oomingr Events. BENCH SHOWS. Sept 4-'i-S-7— Tornnto Indaitrial Exhibition Association. 11th an- nail show. W. P. Fraser. secy. Tor mto. „ j „ omuh Oct. •2-6-Texa3 Kennel Oiab'a 2d annual show. Sydney Smith ^NovPf'-S^ii-ime lean Pet Dos Club. 3d annual show, S. 0. Hodge, Sup't, Kew Yorii. FIELD TRIALS. Aug 31— Iowa Field Trials Ass'n. 2d annual trials. Emmetsburg. aef'^.T-we^an Canada Kennel Club. Amateur. La Salie, Man. ■'■'sept^'eiaa'i'.itoba Field Trials Club. ISlh annual trials. Morris, Man. VVm. U. Lee, sec'y. . . ^ ^ n » Oct Sl-Monnngahela Valley Q. & J. P. Ass'n. Greene Co. Pa. A. '''Novf £^°i'idcpendent Field Trial ClnD. 1st annnal trials. BIcknell, lud. (jei). D Mas2eld, sen'y. . . . , ^v, ^ Nov 14 -Internaiional Field Trial Club. 10th annual trials. Chat- ham. 6 .t. W B Wells, secy. Nov. ll-Iillnois Field Trial Ass'n. inaugural trials. O. W. lergu- NoT. 17— Eastern Field Trials Club. Newton, N. C. S. C. Bradley, "%ov. 20-Missouri Field Trials Ass'n. 3d annual trials. L. S. DBc"'8-Co^ntinental Field Trails Club. Newton, N, C. Theo FiS's.'lQOO-Aiabama Field Trials Club. 4lh annual trials. Qreen- viiie. T. H. Spencer, sec'y. COURSING. May 27-28— Union Coursing Park. Regular meetings every Sat- urday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening, 909 Market street. Paoifio Bull Terrier Olub. ' A well attended meeting of this newly organized Bpecially club was held last Tuesday evening in Jadge Graham's court room, City Hall. A report upon rules, etc. for the govern- ment of the club was submitted and unanimously adopted. A number of new members were enrolled, J. W. Thrasher was elected vice-president and Phil P. Fay, W. a. J. White, H. R. Ronotree, 8. Christenson, John Tail, John C. Bone and John Gleason were elected a board of directors. The interest and enthusiasm of the members is unfligging. The club is now on a strong footing and will undoubtedly become a recognized factor in the disposition and advancement of local kennel interests and also for the Coast. ^ DOINGS IN DOQDOM. A pair of Skye terriers, not over one year old, can be eold if the owner will call on or address the Kennel editor of the Bbebder ahd Sportsman. The owner of a sable and tan collie dog pup about six or eight months old can find a purchaser by calling at the office of the Bbeeder amd (isportsman. We are informed that the recent Utter by Mr. Becker's Qieen to King Meneiek gives promise of being I he best lot of St Bernard puppies that Meneiek has yet sired. A nolice- able feature of this litter is tbe perfect markings of all of the pups. Cedric, a pappy Great Dine dog who won third at the late bench show, hung himself on Saturday night last by jumping outside a box stall door. He was owned by the Posen Great Bane Eennels and showed indications of becoming a fine stud dog. The following story is told by a '*globe trotter" who was recentlv visiting in one of tbe garden counties of this Stale. He stopped for a short time with an old friend of his who has a reputation for breevling some very fine doge, amoog them a collie or two: "My friend had a lovely collie, and as he was a farmer he found the dog very useful in many ways, particularly as an errand dog, in ivhich capacity he excelled His farm was two miles from the railroad depot, and one day he wanted to send a calf ofi" by rail to 'Frisco. So be labeled it, celled the dog, and said, 'Station, Charlie;' and tbe dog started off, driciog the calf. But when they got half way the obstinate aoim 1 refused to budge, and Charlie, after trying all he knew, trotted back to the farm. Going to the dairy he dipped his tail into a pan of cream, then went back and got in front of the calf, and the result was that he led him in triumph to the station." A staffed dog was the obj-ict of much interest to a jury in a Chicago court recently, fhe jurymen examined its mark- ings carefullv, compared them with the spots of a mischiev- ous blacfe-aod-lan dog, which seemed to have no regard for the dignity of the court, and decided that the live dog was thp BOP of tbe dead dog. Upon this point depended the ownership of the dog. William Brauo, a dog breeder, claimed the dog was hie, haying disappeared from his kennel two years sgo, and that his name was Niger. M Levy, who lives near Brauo, kept the dog for eighteen months, until he returned to the first owner. M. Levy claimed the dog was not Niger, and re- plevined him. Attorney Clasen introduced the stoS^ed mother of Niger as evidence to prove his ideniitv, and not being a connnieaeur on dogs, Justice Wallace called in a jury to decide the case. The jury detected a strong family resemblance, and so Niger will continue to be the pet of the Brauo kennel. Some dogs are of use and profit when living, others after death have been of more benefit (o the community at \arpe than the usual tanner's interest in the skin, as the following story will illustrate : For eight years old St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal church in '>reai Valley, Pa., has been closed, but now, as the result of the death of a dog some years sgo, it is to reopen in tbe fal'. St. Peter's church was founded way back in tbe last ^ itury, and for a century or more was a prosperous and popular place of worship. Then the congregation began to dwindle away, and finally only half a dozen remained. Tbe main support of the church was Mrs. Catbarine Sbee, whose ancestor, Maxwell Sbee, was one of the church's founders About eleven venrs ago she died and her will disclosed that she bad left $1 500 in trust, the income to be used for the support of her dog, Reno, and the principal at his death to revert to the church. Reno survived his mistress three yeare. Since his death Church Warden Sullivan has kfpt the $1500 out at interest, and, with a further capital of $1,000, has gathered a small sum, each year 'jsing it to re- pair the church. As a consequence it is now announced that early in the fall Bishop Whittaker will appoint a rector for the church and it wilt be reopened. Kennel Begistry. VlBita, Sales, Whelps and Names Claimed publlahed In ttiis column &ee of cliarge. Please use the following form : VI31T8. Posen Great Dane Kennels' Great Dane bilch Qieen B {Caeiar II. — Hagar) to same owners' Yourofl (Prince L. — Orchard Trilby), May 22, 1899. Miss E. G. Creagh's red cocker spaniel bitch Raillette (Ch. Woodland Duke — Peg Wcffiigton) to Rpdwood Cocker Kennels' Colorado (Red Mack — Woodland Molly), May 13, 1899. WHELPS. Mr. Becker's rough coat St. Bernard bitch Queen (Cali- fornia Bernardo II. — Qaeen Blazes) whelped May 18, 1899, eight puppies — 7 dogs, 1 bitch — to Mrs. C. G. Saxe's King Meneiek (Reglov— Empress Frances). SALES. E. 8. Heller has sold the white bull terrier dog Destroyer (Ch. Crisp — Torppdo) to Dr L'JUffhIin. Oomingr Events. May 28— Antloeh Gon Olnb. Blue rocks. Antioch. May 28— Tacoma Gua Club, Blue rocks. Tacoma. May 28 -Cblco uuu Club Blue rocks. CMco. May 28— Merced Gun Club. Bme rocks. Merced. May 2»— Uolou Gqd riub. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. MaViiS— Napa Gtin Club. Blue rocks Napa. May .J8— deaLCie RoO andGan Club Blue rocka. West Seattle. May 28— barden (^ty Quu Club. Blue rocbs- San Jose. May 28— Mount Shasta Gun Club. Blue rocks. Reddlpc. May 2^-30- Cadforuia Inanimate Target Association, Antioch. May 30-Stockion Guu Olub. Blue ocks. Mineral Baths. June 2-3-4— Slate Live Bird ;-hoot. Open-to-all. June 4— Cailforuia wiog (^lub. Live birds. Ingleside. June 4— Alert Gun Club. Blue rocks Birds Polut. Juue 4— Reliance Gun Club. Blue rocks. Webster St. bridge, Alameda. June 1-18 -Acme fiun Club. Blue rocks. Grass Valley. June 11-Olympic Gun Club. Live biids Ingieside. June 11— Empire Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. June 11— San Francisco Guu Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. June 18— Lincoln Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. June 18 -Pelican Guo Club. Live birds. Sacramento. June 18-Olympic Gun Clnb Blue rocks Ingleside, June 2i— San Fraccisco Gun Club. Live birds Sau Clemente. June ,;6— Napa Gun Club. Live birds. East Napa. The Game Law. The open season for shooting quail, doves, deer and wild dnck as fixed by the State law is as follows: DoTes, 15th July to 15th Febru- ary. Mountain quail and grouse, ist September to 15th February. Valley quail, wild dnck and rail, let October to iBtMflrph. Male deer, ISth July to 15tb October. Pheasants, the taking, killing, selling or haviog in possession at any lime is probibited; robbing or destruc- lion of npsts or having pheasant eggs in possessiou is a misdemeanor i'l tbe following counties: Trinity, Maiin, Lake. Merced, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino. Santa Barbara, Kings, Ventura, Santa Ciara, Monterey, rian Joaquin, Yuba. The clems oi nearly all the Boards of Suoerrisore have advised us no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last vear hold good if they do not conflict with the State law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinances that alter the open season as provided by State law : Amador. Bntie, Inyo, Modoc, Mono. Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plumas. San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sacramento, Solano, Santa Cruz. Siskiyou, Tehama. Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Bail, Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July I to Oct. 1. Pheasants protected until February, 190-1. Hunting, killing or having in rosEe=sion for purpose of 'sale or ship- ment out of county: quail, bob white, partridge, wild duck, rail, monntain quail, grouse, dove.does or deer, antelope.elk or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveraa- Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. rOse ot dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. L Trout, June 1 to Dec. 1. Fresno— Market hunting and shipping game out of the county pro- hibited Humboldt— Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between cue-half honr after suniwt and onf» half hour before sunrise. Pheasants and wild turkeys protected un*,il Oct. 1. 1900. Black brani, Oct. 1 to March 1. Shipmei.tof game out of tbe counts prohibited. Deer, use of dogs prohibiied. Kem— Shipping game out of the county pronlDlied. Quail, Oct. 1 to Feb. 1 Lake— Deer, Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. Kings- Doves, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb 15. Los Angeles — r^hipping gama to marKRM outRidp of tht* rnuntv pro hibited. Sea-gulls, egrets, pelicans, seals, protected. Trout season opens April 1st. Marin- Deer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Madera — Market hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. Iflt. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Napa— Trnut. by hook and line only. April Ito Dee. 1. Orange— Doves, Aug. i to Feb. 1. Deer. Aug. la to Oct. 1. (Market hunting nrohibitedl. Quail, partridges or grouse, Oct. Ito Oct. 5. Dncks, Nov. 1 to March 1. Ducts and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows: No person shall ship ducks or quail out of the county In quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Placer- Trout, Tune i to Dee. 1. Plumas— Salmon, trout. Way 1 to Dec. 1 (netting prohibited.) Riverside — Shipping game out of the county probibited. San Benito— Deer. Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara- Deer, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use oi hounds nrn- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Lob- sters or crawfish, close season, April l-i to Sept. 15, shipping from county in close season prohibited. Abalones. tiking. selling, hiving in possession and ^hippl^g from the county prohibited, San Bernardiao— I>eer, close season continuous. 1^99. Valley or mountain quail, wild duck. 8nle of prohibiied. Trout, sale of. be- tween Apiii isi and May 1st of any year and during 1899, prohibited. Tree squirrels five per day the limit Ban uiego— Shippi g gameoutofthecountyprohibited. San Luis Obispo— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 16 to Dec. 1. Use of hounds prohibited. Hunting for markets altnated oatslde ol the county prohibited. Clams, use of plows or machine" In digging prohibiied. Shipment of abaloues out of the couniy prohibited. San Mateo— Deer, Julv lo to Aug. m. (iise ol aogti uoi prohibited. Market hunting prohibited) Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting from boat at hleh tide prohibited). Shasta— Deer, Julv 15 to Sept. 1. Shipment of feathered game out of the county prohibited. Sierra — Deer. .Hept. 1 to Oct. 15, Siskiyou— -^bipment of fea' herel game out ot the conn tv prohibited. Sonoma- Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. h. Feb. I PbehS- ant"!. cla=te season till Jan 1. 1901. Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Use of nets in streams of tbe county prohibited, Sutter- Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Doves, Jmy io lo jau, l. Trinity- Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Shipping game out ol the couniy prohibited. Ventura— Quail, any variety. Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. Tournament Notes. The outlook for the blue-rock tournament of '99 indicates a successful meeting and a large attendance of shooters The Lincoln, Empire, San Francisco and Union Oun Clubs will have strong teams in the field. It has been announced that the Olymi ic Gun Club will not enter a team this year, how- ever the club will have a good individual representation. The interior gun clubs will be well rf presented by shooters from San Jose, Stockton, Martinez, Napa, Sacramento, Dixon, Antiochj Monterey, Fresno, Porterville and other points. The Union Gun Club, Fresno Gun Club and Forterville Gun Club have joined the California Inanimate Target Association. Non-residents of the State are barred from shooting in the Antioch tournament except for birds only. Considerable discussion has been indulged in by shooters over the proposed changes in the Koos trophy sbooi; in all probability when this event comes oQ on Monday tbe original conditions will be adhered to which same are satisfactory to tbe teams who propose to enter. Southern Pacific trains leave this city for Antioch at 9 A. M. and 6pm ;returDinglea;ve Antioch at 10:05 A. M. and 4:20 F. M daily. The fare one way is $1.50. Shooters who are provided with special return trip blacks, obtainable from Clabrough. Golcher & Co. and Ihe E. T. Allen Co., will secire a ^2 ""^t* (proviJed fifty tickets have been sold ) Steameis leave Washington street wharf and Clay street, Pier 1, at 6 p. M. daily, except Sundavs. The Corcoran leaves Washington strept wharf daily at 8 A. M except San- days. Tbe fares are 50 cents. Returning the boat leaves Antioch about 11 p. m. arriving here early in the morning. L've Bird Tournament. Ad open invitation has been extended to all shooters to participate in the State Tournament at live pigeons which will take place under the auspices of the Olympic Gun Club at the Ingleside grounds on June 2d, 3d and 4ih. The management announce : "Through the generosity of well known companies engaged in the sporting goods trade, either as manufacturers or dealers, it has been possible to ar- range the tournament on a scale of great liberality. The total amount of added money scattered through the events of the three days is $200 Birds are to be trapped at $3 a dozen, and ail profit which the club can hope to derive from this source Is to go back to the shooters in the form of added money. No percentages will be deducte'l from purses, and a rule of the toarnament will be all ties divide, unless all men in a tie agree to ^hoot o8 in a succeeding race.'* American Shooting Association Kales will govern, with the additional provision that if a shooter discharge both barrels at once, the referee shall order another bird whether the bird shot at be killed or lost; also that a man breaking his gun will be considered to have left the score as though he had turned away and cannot thereafter use the second barrel. The shooting will commence each day prom tly at 9 A. M. Birds will be extra in all events. A shooter miss- sing two birds must withdraw with the privilego of shooting up if he has any chance in the money. Ten guage guns will be barred. Tbe purses in all high gtsn races will be divided as follows: Ten entries or less, two uioneys, 60 and 40 per cent. Eleven to fifteen entries, three monejs; 50, 30 and 20 percent. More than fifteen entries, four moneys; 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent. Frank Merrill, of Stockton, who made a clean score, won the Gold Du'Jt medal last year, J. Rice, of Visalia, the winner for 1897, drew down $85 npon the surrender of the trophy. The Fay diamond medal is now held by Clarence Nanman, who also killed straight at the last toarnament. Tbe competition in these two races promises to be keen. Thirty-six shooters entered the lisis at the tournament ot '98; this shoot following so close on tbe Antioch blue rock toornament Mondavand Tuesday next ma^es the attendance of a large number of sportsmen extremely probable. The fact that the interest taken in trap shooting this season has been so enthusiastic gives strong promise that some excellent scores will be tbe remit of the shooting at both tournaments. Tbe program schedule for the three days shooting is as folInwF: FIRST DAY— First Event— Six birds, entrance $3, $10 added; high guns to win. Second Event — Ammunition mannfac'nrers' race; ten bird^; entrance $5, £25 added ; high guns to win- Third Event — Twenty-five birds; entrance $15; high gana to win; shooters all start at 28 yards. The string of twenty- five birds will be divided into five sections of five birds each for the purpose of distance bandicspping. For each section of five killed straight the shooter shall go bnck one yard. Fourth Event— Miss and oat; entrance $3; $10 added; last threR men in takp nool. 50. 30 and 20 per cent. PE'JOND DAY— First EvPnt— California Wing Club race; ten birdf; enrrance $5, $25 edded by the California Wing Sbontiog Clnb; high guns to win. Second E^ent — Gold Dust medal race; twentv bird°; en- trance $5. The winner will receive a medal which entitles him, on surrender thereof, to entrance monej in the next May 27, 1899] ®lje ^veeHev tttti* §»ort®*«e*€. 349 shoot. In this race the club R\ve3 $15 to the second hieh gon and $10 to the third high gun. Side pool: Eatraoce $^; hitib gun? to wiD. Third Event — Du Pint Smokeless P.iwder racf; twelve birrfp; entrance $7 50, 125 added b? the Da PodE Smokeless Powder Conip«"* ; high gnos to win. THIRO DAY— First Event— Selby race; ten birds en- trance $5, $25 added by the Selby Smelting and Lead Co.; high gUDs to nic. Second Event — 'California Smokeless Powder R^ce; twelve birdf; entrance $7.50, $25 added by California Powder Work?; bigh guns to win. Third Event — Fay Diamond Medal Racp; twenlv birdp; entrance $5. The winner will receive a medal which en- titles him on surrender thereof to entrance money in the next shoot. In this race the c'ub gives $15 to the gpcnd high s'l^ and $10 t) the third bigb gur. Side pool: Ed- traoce $5, high guns to win. The loeJe^^ide grounds will be open for practice shooting next Thursday, June Isr. Game Protection In Santa Olara County. At the Traps. The Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Asso- cialioD held a very lively and enthusiastic meeting F.iday evening, the 19th inst. President Dr. A. M. Barker occupied the chair anJ in the absence of Frank Scberrer, Harry Doble was appointed secretary pro tem. The following gentlemen were admitted to membership: J. W. Evans, Charles L, Willett and A. K. Tliomas, of Campbell; Dr. J. A. Clark, E F. Johnson, Henry Miller, Jr., E. H. Farmer, Georee Millais, W. C Bennett, James E. Kannaeley, John Rea, George E. Eea, George S. Dunlap, J. G. Alpine, of Gilroy; Professor Angel, of Palo Altr; Charles W. Coe, of San Felipe; W- J. Wilcor, T. W. Hob- son. Dr. I. M. Fraste, James McKiernan, George W, Cozleos, Jr., George H. Oseo, A. M. Turel. G. T. Griboer, George Mencben, R. J Ruseveare, Dr, S L. Wnlton, J. J. Z.r^e, 0 M, Keesling, Louis Henning, Olto Ziiigler, Jr. and C. R Arzoes, of San Jose. A number of speakers addressed the meeliog upon the sol'j'Ct of fish and game proteciion. The discussion eodt'd by ihe asscciation pissing a motion that ibe Sapervisors be asked to pass an ordinance making the quail open season the months of December, January aod Februirr only. A motion, to ibe tfidct that the open dt-er season be changed to Julv 15. h to September 15 h, making tbe season one month shorter^ was carried unanimously. The Executive Cnmmitiee was authorized to have the proposed ordinance drafted and presented at the nest meet- ing for consideraiion. An ordinance prohibiting the marketing and shipping of game out of the country will also be advocaied. While these gentlemen are about it tbev should iovestieaie the use and efiects of repeating shot guns as an element in decreasing the game supply of the county, particularly when used by market hunters. Olpmplc Qua Olub Notea. Tbe fall campsigQ outlined by the management of the Olympic Gun Club is an ambitious one as will be noticed by perusal of the following items, taken from a circular issued this week. The initiation fee has been raised to $25, and must accom- pany all Applications made on or after June 1st. Applica- tions made prior to Juqr 1st must be accompanied by the present ioiliarion fee of $10 This action has been taken b? the Board of Direetors with good reason. Under date of April 19ih. the members were promised improvrd facili'ies for field sh'iotiog on cuti pre- serves. That promise the Board is now able to redc^em wiih interest. As the result of negotiations bad during the past monib, tbe Club now holds lettses of properly on wnicb he members mar rely for Fport equal, if not superior, to that tff-red by any other ciub in tbe Stale. Tbe club bag leased for duck ebooting, a string of some twenty ponds on tbe Hoigun Marsh nenr Cordelia, Tbese ponds are equal to any on ibe S lisun Marsh, bags made on the property last season averatred orty hirds to tbe guo, and individnat bags of one hundred or more bird^ were not uc- cemmoo- This shooting, the OWmpic Gun Club now offers its members for $2 a month. The expense of similar sport in small clubs having preserves io tbe Sui'^uo territory fre- queo'ly amounts to several hundred dollars a year. The club property is sufficiently large to accomodate thirty or more members at one time, an ample number notwiihstand- ing Ibe large membership. Within a few miles of the duck preserve, the club has con- trol of verv good quail sbo< ting aod ao excellent troui stream. Members can secure accommodations on tbp ground, and by making a trip of two dajs* duration, may er j >v sport both on the hills and on the marsh. Dove shooting may be found 00 tbe propertr during the summer. For deer shooting, tbe club has secured tbe propertv of Judge Frank Rodgers near Nicasio. one of tbe very best deer ranges in Marin county. Li^t summer no less than fourteen bucks were ta^en from the property by one man. The ranch Is well Sleeked with quail, aod duriog the fall and winter months will furnish good sport iu that line. The above preserve, tbe dub already has. Negotiations are now in progress relating to other property equally desir- able, aod it is reasooablv certain that additional leases of value will be obtained before tbe opening of tbe fall season. In view of tbe foregoing facia tbe Boarrt of Directors has been moved to increase the initiation fee to $25. It is highly probable, moreover, that before the opening of tbe duck and quail seasons, the amount will be further increased to $50, which latt*-r amount would be highly reasonable in view of what tbe club now has to < fi-r. A special meeting of the club will be held on Thursdav, June Ist, at 8 P M. At this meeting will be given de- tailed information regardiog the new preserves, and mapi of Ihe principal properties will be posted in the club house for insriectioo. Other business before the meeting wilt include considera- tion of plans for the incorporation of the dub. At the rfquest of various members, the club has caused the manufaciure of hardsome lapel boitoos in the design of the club emblem. These buttons mlM02IH— 8 Sciiunz lllii^zlllltl— 11 Ri.seiiberg llll •1001 2— 7 NeuiUidter 2:2-'l2 \i2'il 11 KulLuau, H 2l*«li21i>22.'.i— 7 S law .irJi:ilJU.2l2— 10 ideifua 2'^l» i-O 2l21— 7 Vernon 2lli 2 Ulti — 10 Locftwood 0*iy2U»lli 11— 6 Heche 10'.'222iliUl— 9 Wi«. 2y0l*U0lo201— 5 Wanda oi2'222i20U— 9 JolinsOD 0112W — 4 Twelve bird p ml — Sc'iullz 221211122*11—11 Vernnn ...„.,0I121 1122*11— 10 Ko .3 ..f 1*1222 Jli2— 10 ■ orBier, Eig ....21«vv Sbuw 22U»22ii22J— 10 Lucaa lOw Pracfice shooting — L ckwoid. H 1121211—7 *23in— .-i— 12 Koeiibeig OjOiil —4 U(ll22-5— ll Fendner. O .. Null man .... Kariiey Veruou Sh,* V Ku s .... Sweeney 12OMII-6 '2101.— .^— it *I12U — =» 2 2112— 5-1O 2H;iO -5 2*22*n— I— 9 .I2;02i0— 5 1>2.112— 4— 9 0'21ii() —2 111^12— 6- 8 Ji.it-3 _Oi*0ll —3 OUjlli— 3— fi Kitig 1221i* 5 Kuiimai.H **.*22 — 0*0001 4 Kuo3 201011 — 4 Good scores were the average results at tbe blue rock shoot of the Olympics at Ingleside last Sunday. Besides the regular ctuo events considerable practice shooting took place; some of tbe averages during tbe day showed up well; 00 in- dividual work, the best, average of tbe day is crediitd to H. Justins In tbe princ'pil event, tbe club medal race at twenty-five targetp, the regular scores and back scores shot up were as follows: Oolcher. H. C OOlIl 11111 lllll lOUl 11111—22 F*fudu-r, f -IIIU IIKIl mil 100,1 IlOtl— 21 H icher, W. J UOll lOniii lllll uilli lim- 20 Gnit.lj mil Ollll liiuiioiiOl 10111 — 19 Urant lllll liiO'U UIIUl nili li Ul— 18 White loiii oinop mil mill mix— is Alien Ollll (>liHI moi liPill 01111-18 JiiHlina „ll ill lir.ii Oliio OHIO iilil-18 ow-^na OHIO mil iimi luoio oiin— 17 Kuse 1"I(jU 0 0 I llIi 0 OIUOI 0110) 11 FostPr 1010- OllOl 01 lot liilOl (OJlO-ll Nauman* mm 1111*0 111 mil imo— 22 jusii.s* I'liio'-iioi imi Kill m 0— 20 uoic^er, R. c » 0 110 lllll i.oii I lllll iioii-ia (^l.ll■h>'r. W. J*. moio mm mio lioil i' 11 1-19 Wt lie* Ml 111 noil mil lOiltl UOll I — 18 Miller' 001)11 mill null lllOl not— 18 A!">ii * 1 nil on n nil 11 10111 00101 -17 « Uhn *■ . „ lllll U'llO llllil 00 01 101 III— 17 Ml.ier* lOOlO ilOOl lOllO Ollll lUui— 16 * Back scores. Following the medal race came the handicap match for two club trophies for members. This shoot resulted in a tie between W. J, Gulcher. Juatios, White and Ro^e The tie was woo by Jcstins and White. The scores in detail for this event were as foUowe: Shot at B'te Justing lllll Olltl 11110 It —17 1^ Ui.lcher, W. J. iilill llili mil l -16 1-5 While llioi mil mil 10 —17 15 Riisf mil I mo mm loi — is 15 Owena iliol Ollll 0 III U —17 14 yraiit UNO llll I llum 11 17 13 fJolcher, a. C lOm liliO loilI I —16 13 Miller OJlui iimi iinu 0"ll — 19 i2 Aiie lino ii"io lomi 10 —17 11 FuHter OJllO lOill imn 0100—19 11 Or^ar* IMOO lllll llIOl 11 Oriibl) OmOOIiilO lUiOl 111 —18 1(1 McLean* nlO -1 llill iilioO — 9 JusHpi t 1011' IIIOI Ollll 01 —17 13 WJilce* IlKil OlIOi lOllll —17 13 Golcher, W. J.t .lUmi mil OOII It — IH 12 Kos-t OlOlO llllO OlOOl 1011—19 11 ■Blrda oniv. trie ehoot. la practice shootioGr, summn onoi— 16 Biiim „ oiini Olio loooi illiO lllni— 14 KeiltT -..IMO OlOOl 00101 I0"|I limiO— 12 Lewis _l00'i>Miiin nodO lionoonm— 11 Hunipf _.O0Oll ll'OOO (0011 01 no 00110— 9 BpkPrtrt t uin tmo mil mn mn —23 Nail man t ..lllll II II mil lllll 10010—22 NaiimHn T _.iiii'i iiooi mil mil iim ;2 Humpi t _iniio MOM mil mn o< 111 19 Oiiandert OuOll lllOI lllll lOCOO lUOlO-14 HfcwWhural* Ilill llOil Ollll Ullll '1111—21 Setrs* OPII Oioil n li mm lion — Ifl S'ad^-* nmu noil mm oini oiono— is H. yi * . loiio 00000 oouii louo 00110—10 t Back scores. * Visitors. Io a fifteen target race the pcores were : Karnev Oil till mil ni—H Kerrlson 110111110101011— U tVudner.O _nii 1 lomin ii — 11 Wallace 1111 onoinwil— u Sears llllioniimil — n Bekeart .mnoioilili oil— 10 Andru-f .mniimimiO— i:J HaUht linniiiiiiOinOU— 9 Naiimaa -.nOll lOim 1 ll 1 1 — l • McD.mald -llOrt III.! mliil I— 9 « ebb mo.i|lil0iini-i2 BicicerUiH n iiiiiin>linoin— 9 Bek-art „. .. II liOmimiin 1 — II Baum OOmOlllOO. luO— 7 Slade .lll"Ollinoi(i|l-ll Brown -IKOKO.lUOOOll— 6 Fischer .01 UOll ion mo— n Another fifieen-bird match showed (otal scores as fol- lowi^: Bekeart 9. Webb 14. Nauman 11 Haight 11, Fred Fendner 8, O Feudner 13, Hauxburst 13, Sear? 12, AndruB 13 Javett 7, Brnns 14. During the day Olio Feudner broke 116 targets straigbt. A return pigeon shooting match between W. C. Brown and Superviser Howard Black at Ingleside last Saturt^ay at- tracted quite an audience of interested Fporl&meD- Brown won a twenty four bird race a few weekb ago by a margin of one bird. The results Saturday showed that tbe sportsmen are very evenly watched and it is not at all improbable that one or two more races will be shot before the laurels of vic- tory are permanently annexed. The match was at twenty- four birds, tbe lot procured Saturday were good one?, the result was a tie. Brown lost f nr birds and tbe city father miased two and had the hard luck to lose two which dropped dead out of bounds. The first tie, ^hot at five birds, resulted in one pigeon falling dedd out of hounds for Brown, whilst Black missed one; on tbe second tie the printer used his shooting stick wiib energy and determination and locked up five birds in tbe chase and went to preps with a full form, bis opponent lacked a pair of pigeon wing=, e'c, to give bis spring pattern of grass cloih p^ jamas a full complement of tails. Following the principal race a match was shot between Chas, M. Fisber and Supervisor Phelpq. Fisher allowed pQelps nine birds out of twelve. Phe'ps killed bis first pigeoo and won tbe match. Fisher withdrew after losing his eighth and ninth birds. The scorea were as follows : Brown .. 20202 12tU 22222 01112 0122—20 Black ., 12l)i2 22211 12*U* 2tl21 llU-20 FIRST TIE. aEUOND T E. Brown 2*122 4 Brown 21211—5 B act.. l0li2-4 BlaclE l*lll— 4 Fisher 21102I200*— 6 Pbelps , 200 —1 E. G. Fluke won the diamond medal at the regular monthly shoot of tbe Eureka Gun Club on tbe 23i loBt. Tbe totals of scores in the club race at twenty-five targets were tbe following: E G. Fluke 23. J. Vaosint, Jr . G. L. Riberis. Harr? Kellv and C. P. S>jule. ^acb 17; L. F. Puter 16, F. G. Williams 14, C. W. Young 13. W. C. E.semore 12, Geo. Hanson H, H. H. Buhae 9. R. M. Wiley S. OAHTKIDQE AND SHBLI/. N. G. Lindsay has been appointed 6<)h and game warden for Humhi-tldt county for the unexpired term ending Janu- ary 1, 1900. Sportsmen desirins to study a fine specimen of the true j tcttsoips can see one and also a European qu prjmises welt. Large fiocbs i.re seen in the grain fields now being cut between that citv ^nd Santa Moaici. Tnere is sbuadiit fded and birds will be found in p.enty and near the city when the season opens on July 15lh. Clarence A. Haight recently received from Crittenden Robinson an interesting souvenir of tbe Monte Carlo trap shooting last Janusry, the same being the English blue rock pigeon which upon failing to tbe gun of tbe noted French sbooter. R Mongorge, was the twelfth straigbt aod also de- ci ^paviammu [Mat 27, 189P Coming Events. June 1-18— Sunday Ke-entrj Fly-Oastlng Contests, Stow Late, 10 A. U. The Fly-Oasters. Last Satarday the members of the San FranciBco Fly Casting Club had a pleasant day for indulgence in their favorite sport. Mansfield and Golcher were first and second in long distanc casting. The accuracy event was won by F. H. Reed with a score of 94 8-12 per cent. Everett was sec- ond with 93 8-12 per cent. The delicacy event was won by C. G. Young with 89 per cent. Golcher coming second with 85 912 per cent. Mansfield won the lure casting with 91 1-5 per cent., H. F. Miller second with 81 2-5 per cent. On Sunday the competition was continued, some excellent scores resulting, the weather being very favorable. W. D. Mansfield extended his line for a distance of 124 feet in the long distance event, second place was tafeen by E. Everett with 105 feet. The high casts in the other events were the fol- lowing: A. E. Bartlctt won the accuracy event with score cl 95 4-12 per cent. E Everett coming second with 94 per cent. A score of 87 9-12 per cent, gave Mansfield first place in delicacy. C. G Young was second with 86 1-12 per cent. The lure eastirg event was won by Young on a score of 90 2 5 per cent , Macsfield taking second place with 89 3 5 per cent. The complete scores for both days were as follows: Satiteoat Contest No. 7— Stow Lake, May 20, 1899. Wind, west, light Weather, fine. Judges: H. Battu and I. W. Brotherton. Referee, H. F. Muller. Clerk, H. Smyth. Battu. H 82 Brotherton. T. W_... 89 Everett, E Iil4 Golcher, H. C lie Lovett. A .E 107 1-2 Mansfield. W. D 118 Mocker, E A 90 Muller. H. F 91 Reed. F. H - 9S Skiuner, U. E 93 Smyth, H li I Young, C.G 92 Sunday Contest No. 7— stow Lake, May -21, 1899. Wind, light west. Weather, hoe Judges: H. F. Muller and T. W'. Brotherton Referee. H. Battu. Cleri, H. Smyth. Brotherton, T. W.... 83 Das^ouville F 6j Battu, B 90 Everett, E 105 Huyck. C Mansfield. W. D 121 Mocker, E. A 89 Muller, H. F 90 Reed. F, H_ 100 i-myth, H 96 Turner, Jas.S SO Young, C. G 89 "Eanletl" 102 "Fmncis" 91 8-12 ffi 8-12 f3 1-12 75 83 S-12 9t ill ,s-l:> .17 6-12 74 7 12 91 91 x-u 72 H-lz 81 9-12 91 1-12 S.S 1-V2 66 ,S-12 77 6-12 93 1-12 m H,' 6-12 87 9-12 87 1-12 »2 8-12 82 6-12 .83 1-12 92 82 1-12 79 2-12 80 9-12 93 1-12 92 «-l'2 m 8-12 79 8-12 90 8-12 88 m 81 91 8-12 90 r9 2-12 -.9 7-12 91 1-12 93 79 2-12 86 1-12 95 1-12 92 1-12 79 2-12 85 9-12 85 1-5 63 3-5 71 611-5 61 9U2-0 j^^NOTE: Event 1— Distance Casling, leet Event2— Accurcay percentage. Event 3— Delicacy, talaccuracy perceutage: (b)delicacy percentage; (c) net percentage. Event 1— Bait-casting, percentage. Chicago Fly-Casting Club The scores made by the Chicago fly-casters d [iring the first contest of the summer at Garfi eld Park on Saturday, May 13tb, were the foil owing : Long Distance Accuracy Bait Di-lance and aud Casting Fly, Accuracy, Dehcacv, Per Feet. Per Cent. Per Cent. Cent. J. D. Belasco.... 95 69 2-3 89 1-15 1. H Bellows 116 90 1-3 91 1-3 93 7-15 C H. I had Kick — 70 1-3 90 2-15 H Greenwood — 93 2-5 H..G. Hasial 105 81 95 13-15 £ ti. Letterman — 712-3 89 1-3 F. N Peet 118 891-3 93 1-6 96 2-15 H. W. Perce — 88 11-15 E. A. Renwick. 101 78 92 5-6 87 7-15 G. W. Salter — 86 2-3 871-3 63 13-15 Holders of Medals.- -L ong distance fly, F N. Peel; dis tance and accuracy, I. U Bellows; accuracy and delicacy, I. H. Bellowe; bait caglioe, F. N. Peet. Striped bass fishing in the bay In the vicinity of Red Bock and Point Richmond was recealW indulged in by two Mar tinez BDglers, Many Gsh were caught on an abalone Epoon, some of them of large eize. Good catches rewarded most of the anglers at Point Reyes last Sunday. The Ssh averaged from six to ten inches in length. Red flie.ii also a blacb and silver, on number 12 books were the principal killers. Bay fiabiPg is improving, salt water 6-hermen are ecj ying innumerable outings duriot; this present fine weather. ^ The Lsgunitas has been good recently — on the lake anglers have been using midget and grey hackle fiies. The McClaud and also the Sacramento near Sims oflTer al- luring inducement to the angler just nor. Pieta and Salmon creeks are spoken of as being in prime condition and fi^h pleatiful. Fish Lines. An interesting letter from Charles Hallock is published in Forest and Stream, a portion of which is the following: Now if I might add a word by way of homily, I would assert that it is easy enough always to discover an experienced angler without looking into his mouth. Some pretenders may have the written cade at (heir tongue's end, whereby they daz3 and overawe the unsophisticated neophytf ; but they can- not deceive a veteran An expert can read them oflFhand. He can detect their deficiencies and shortcomings the instant they enter for competition. All of us caa tell a horsemen at sight by the way he approaches an animal to take the rein or put foot in the stirrup. 80 it is with him who handles rod or paddle. An apparantly insignificant movement will give him away. Likewise with the man who takes up a gua or axe, billiird cue, foil, or lodiao clu-t; who steps into a carri- age or boat, or enters a drawing room. Ignorance cannot be disguised. It is the CDmpaoioa of awkwardness, and the two go always band in band. Assuredly, bookish wisdom and financial acquirements do not make the fisherman. An angler with superfine tackle acd toggery may astonish the ciUow by his professional make-up, but, unless he understands the habiis of the fish and the character of the water he fishes, be will make but a poor fist of his angling, and a good deal mor^ is included in a kn jwledge of habits ihao consists in the mere superficial understanding of what fish eat, how they abide and what will attract them best or bring Ihem most surely to creel. li it be true of forest haunts of game, it is equally true of the brooks, that too much beating about the bush defeats its ends. The silent hunter or angler and quiet methods, secure the goodUer results. A tyro's fantastic manipulation of the rod will scare more fish than it will bring, while all his frequent changing of flies, involving disconcerting body movements, will only lessen his chances of filling his creel. There is a closer analogy between huniing and fishing than many people alfrct to believe. I am always surprised when I do not perceive a sportsman of repute exercise the same caution in approaching the denizens of rivers as the fauna of the forests. The ostrich with his head in the sand is not more foolish than the man who fancies that the fish cannot see him because he cannot see them. A practical eye will detect a motionless fish or a glancing fiash in the stream where one who is unaccustomed will fail to discover it after it is plainly pointed out. One should approach an eligible part of the stream with unvarying discretion even though it appears to be barren. Hundreds of so called an- glers ruin their chances at the outset by the clumsy manner in which they approach the timid creatures which they pro- pose to entice and lay hands 00. If market gunners behaved m like manner, utterly ignoring the first principles of "draw- ing on game" which bird dogs practice so well, onr city epicures would get no woodcock or canvasback ducks. If opinionated tyros only knew by what great painstaking fish baskets are sometimes filled, they would discover that they have something yet to learn in order to attain the acme of high art. For example, the inevitable farmer's boy of ihe epigram will crawl on his belly for 20 yd?, in order to gel a big trout from under the hanks, and ten to one he will yank him out Herein he develops several attribuies of a true at-gler. He is familiar with fish haunts and habits, and he exerc ses caution and patieoce, without which success would be impossible. It is by the application of these qaalities that the tow string is able to discount the silk line and reel Books cannot impart the practical information that the lad pnscesees. I once met a pirty on the Nepigon in August, who had been fishing all the choice places along shore where fish abound early in ihp ssason, and bad taken none. I took them n a canoe to a r fflein mid-stream, where a small island divided the current, and they caueht a bag full. You see a man may be a priz^ winner at a fiy-casticg tournament, and yet have no "luck" on the streams, because he doesn't know their changing moods ? nd tenses It is not my purpose to discuss low grade and high grade angling in these desuliory lines. Of course, a masterly cast with a fiy will pick up fish which a gob and wattle cannot reach. We all uodcrsland tha ; and we have long been familiar with the Ijgic wblcb, frcm the days of Saladin and (.cear de Leon prtfsr desteriiy to brate force. I am simply attempting to show where those who attempt to practice high grade angling are deficient and fail, and that many who talk by the book are but bunglers in the art. One chief reason why many ma? come short is because they don't keep their eves on iheir work. I do not believe that a sbort-sighted individual can catch as mtny fish as one who has perf-ct vision. He must miss a great many fish that rise. A fly- fisherman in particular should keep his eye on the waier. It should follow with constant vigilance the vagaries of his flies. He should take up his line as seldom as possible; be sure always to strike the instant he thinks he detects a gleam. I have trout fishing especially in my mind, while I write. It is sui generis, whatever may be said of flv-fishing in its general application to fish cf other sorts. With respect to salmon the rale of striding at sight does not apply at all; qtiite the reverse being the practice; the same with black bass. The mntion of the trout is often quicker than the glance of the human eye, and unless the angler is 00 the alert the trout will have seen and investigated the lure he- fore a contemplaoas flip of his (ail has made the angler awa»'e that he has come and gone. Often an upward lift of the rod tip will hook a fish whose presence was not suspected at all, the barb fastening to its tail, side or gill. Such in- cidents as these give rise to the speculation that trout knock flies into their mouths with their tails. Books are filled with high art methods and systems of manipulating artificial files, all of the impressionist style of dictation, just as we have in metaphysics the higher criticism and the higher law, but the teachings are exogenous and heretical, and the strict constructionist of the old school will catch the most fisb. One object of wading a stream (presuming the banks are as practicable for casting as the bed) is to avoid observation. A man in full view on the bank will empty a pool in a jifly. Every trout will take to its lair. Proper wading is the most deliberate operation imaginable. A good wader will scarcely roil the water in a mill-tail. He will often pick up a score of fish without moving more that a couple of rods. The fish will so little heed bim that they will sometimes play about his feel, I have often waded through a school collected in a long reach of water waist deep on a mid-summer day when the sun was bright, and picked out now and then a fisb; and then getting on the banks well back out of sight, and return- ing to the head of the pool, fished it through a second time with tolerable success. Wading also enables the angler to cover water which he could not otherwise reach, and it per- mits him to fish with a short line, say, 30f(, from reel to tail fly. Long distance casts are a mistake, because the line is not then in such complete control, and the eneigy of the eflort to deliver it scares the fish. I seldom attempt an in- ordinate cast except when fishing with minutest flies on calm, broad water. Under such conditions only is the abil- ity to deliver a long line an enviable qualification. A slight rifle on the surface is wnrth lOyds. of distance There is a great difference ■ etween stream fishing and pond fishing. From a hoat a long line is 'he proper thing. A 30yd. cast cf line evenly laid out at a fls-casting tourna- ment is an exquisite \ erformance, but the accomplishment is seldom of practical use in angling, except for salmon. The essence of the' art called gentle is to know how to find the trout first and then to present the lure as naturally as possi- ble without exciting suspicion. Perhap?, a^er all, the stage o' water, ihe time of day, and the season of the year, are not considered as much as they should be ? If one fails at one hour, let him try another part of the day. In Au- gust only the early morning and the dusk of evening are likely to yield satisfactory results. I rememhet once an amusing incident at Seamen's Pond in Ridgewood, Long Island, where a visitor was permitted to fisb for the liver-fed trout which were in the habit of rushing en masse after what was thrown in at feeding time until thev fairly made the water boil. The figure of a man on the bank had no terrors for them then, though they were a little shy on off hours, and of course our ambitions angler took a fine trout at the very first cast. If he had had a "trot line" carrying a score of hooks, he would have taken a fish on every OOP. After playing him well to creel, so as to enjoy the suppense which coniribates so much to the enj lyment of sport, he cast again, expecting a repetition of the previous rush, hut nary rush ensued. A fiogerling or two broke gin- gerly at his tail fly, but the most persistent persuasion failed to fasten another trout. Shad fishing is at presecC probably the most popular aport locally, says the Woodland Mail, and almost every evening parties of fishermen go out to the creek and river to try their luck. Chas. Turner, who by the way has the honor of first making a shad hook in this city, Oreen HoUing^worth and his son Floyd, Messrs. Josh Sovereign, W. N. Masters and Will Aldrich were out on the river Friday night. Some used nets and others the shad hooks, the latter prov- ing the most effective. With line and net, as Mr. Turner expressed it. ''We got bites, but they were principally by moFquitoes," while on the other hand (he gentlemen who used the hooks were quite successful, bringing in a fair catch. The fisb are quite abundant this spring, but not as much so as thev have been in former years. Shad fishing is a very popular sport. The fish are game and splendid eating. Sheriff Sibley, of Stockton, accompanied by a party of in- structors in the art of shadding, went up the San Joaquin river to a point near the street bridge one evening last week. The party included Otto Grunsky, C L Ortmao, Richard de Treville, Charles Littlehale, Carl Salbich, Bob Fyfe, Joe Dietrich, H. R. McNoble, Robert Beardslee and Harry Hewlett. Geo. H. Talbart, an officer of the United States Fish Hatcheries, now stationed at Anaconda gathering spawn from trout in the private preserves in that vicinity, has the following to say concerning Irvine Lake near Deer Lodge: *To all my travels from ^Tennessee to the British line, I tbiok I never saw such a number of large trout in any re- serve as I have watched in Irvine Like. I took thorough observations of its worth as a location for a hatchery and in my opinion it has few, if any equals in the northwest. The two smallest lakes above the one of which I speak, is another great sdvantage as the different ages of spiwn can be planted to much better advantage During my visit I had thf pleasure of watching a trout, among many others, that was fully 20 inches long. Th-sy are of a very fine variety and are very game — the abundance of feed in the lake probably accounts for the fact of their iodiffdrence to the hook jast now. Yep, I have talked with Mr. Conley {(he owner of the lake) about a fish hatchery and I think that by next season it will be in operation — at least I expect to visit here again, probably io 30 days." Southern California anglers at present are devoting ihem- selves principally to salt water diversions. Black sea bass j are running well at the sea beach towns now, but among fish- men most interest centers in the tuna tnarnameot at Catalina. Prizes aggregating in value over $1000 have baen hung up to be distributed among the winners in the diff^srent classes October 1st. The competition is open to every one, the only reqnirements of the club being that the fishing he with rod and reel, the rod to be not less than seven feet long and the l^ne not heavier than twenty-four thread The tuna is the liveliest fish caught in those waters. The sport is keen and exacting, several hours being necessary oft times to tire out and pull in one of these gamy fish. Much rivalry ex- ists as to the lucky sportsman who will catch the first one. The Fish Commissioners have made a wise mive in stopping the Chinese fishermen from taking shrimp. Nearly all of (he shrimp fishing is conducted in San Pablo bay waters, where are located the breeding places of many varieties of fish. Youn^ fish were caught in the shrimp nets bf the million. The small fish are dried and exported to China where they are used as fertilizars. rhia destruction has been going on without intermission for years past and has been a serious drawback to the propagation of smelt, herring and other varieties of fish. Fishing with rod and line in Lake Michigan for herring is the abaorbing sport of the Chicago pier fisherman these limes. Live minnows are used for bait and enormous catches are made. The recreation is a popular one. Trout are rising to the fly belter each succeeding week, most any of the coast streams will offer first class sport. Food grows scarcer as the waters lower and the fish hungrily rise to the fly. ^ — Lake Weber fishing will soon give anglers infinite spDrt with the Loch Levin trout — ihey are showing up in grand condition. Llagas creek has been in excellent condition lately. Jose anglers have made some good catches of troat. San Mat 27, 1899] crtyxs ^vssvisv ano ^pffvustxitau 3&1 STAM B. Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 times 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7 IN 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 O STAM B. 23,444, 3:11 1-4, is by Stamboa!. 2:07K ('^ire ff 34 in the2;30 li-lj. dam Belle Mediam, 2:'20, by Happy Mediam (sire of Nancy Hanks, 2:01, and 92 oihtirs in ihe 2:30 list and of 55 pt'ducing sons and -19 producing damei. second dam by Aim oat Lightning (sire of the dams of King Princeps, 2:15, and Zombro. 2-11) iitiird dam by Mambrino Patchen; fonnh Jam by Mambrino Chief. STAM B. is one of the sonndest and gamest race horeeson the Coast and one of the beet voung BlHllioDS standing for public service. Weight 1075 lbs., height 15 3. "Will make the Season at Agricultural Park. Sacramento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- tent men. Be^t uf care taken ol mares but no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or escapee. All billspayable at time of ser- O vice and must be settled before removal of mare. Address all commanications to TUTTLE BBOM., Kocklln, Cal. Breed to a Tried Sire. 500 PURSES McKINNEY. 2:IIA NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 1=4, dam Lida W.,2:18 1=4, by Nutwood, 2:18 3-4. RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. Nutwood Wilkes 2216,%^?6^' Is the Sire of ■Wbo Is It (Champion three- year-old trotting gelding of iheworl'i) 2:12 J. A McKerron (2) 2:24 1-4 .T. A. McKerron {3} 2:12 1-4 Claudius (3) 2 :26 1-2 Claudius (4) 3:1 a 1-2 Irvington Belle (2) 2:24 1-4 Irvington Belle (3} 2: IK 1-2 Central Girl (41 2:23 1-3 Who Is She (4} „. 2:25 Fred Wilkes _2;26 1-2 Wilkes Direct (3) Tr_„.2:21 W. K. Bradbury tJllyTr»2:33 Georgie B. Trial 2:28 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion who ever prodaced two three-year-olds In one seaeon with records of 2:12 and 3:12 1-4 respect- ively. Who 1* It is the champion gelding of the world, and J. A. McKerron was the fastest three-year-old in the East last year, and both are as fine-gaited trotters as ever were seen on a trflcfe. NTJTW^OOD WILKES will make the season of 1899 at the NDTWOOD STOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With osual return privileges. Good pasturage at S3 per moDth. Bills payable before removal of mare. Stock well cared for, bat no responsibility aFSumed for accidents and escapes. For Jtirther particultirs apply to, or address, MARTIN CARTER, Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington, Alameda Co., Cal CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Randlett Stables, Near Kace Track OAEI.AKD .... CAtlF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With Usual Eetnm Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Peralta St., Oakland, Cal SIcKINNEY, 2:1 Sire of Zombro „ J.-nny Mac (3) Hazel Kioney Yon Bet (3) McZeus JnlletD Farvey Mac Geo. W. McKlnney 1 1-4. .2:11 ..2:12 2:12!i .2:l.'i, .2:13 ..2:l3'iHblo (trial) 2:18 Verona (trial) _.3:31 All three=year°oIds and nearly the ;■ entire number of Diablo's get that have been trained. Inaugural Trotting Sale! ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. 45 Head of Highly-bred Trotters and Roadsters Sired by DIRECTOR, DEXTER PRINCE, STEVE WHIPPLE 2 :12, BROWN JUG, VOTER, ELECT, PRIXDEX. etc out of mares which trace to the best Hambletonian-ilorgan mare3 in California. FKOM THE BELLOTA STOCK FARM (Properly of C. E. NEEDHAM) Many double teams, fine-looking, stylish roadsters, carriage horses and ponies are io this consign- ment, which comprises all on the farm except 'he hroofimares and fnals of this year. The repumtion of horses sold from tbe Bellota Farm Is nigb in the eslimacion ot all horsemen. WiU besold at the OCCIDKJiTAt HOKS£ EXCHANGK, 721 Howard Street. ;^-Jataloguea are Isaoed. W3I. G. ILATnG, Anctioneer. SPLENDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARM, near Antioch, Contra Costa Co., Cal Horses are shipped from ilorghead'd Statle, No. 20 Clay Street, San Fraacisco. to Antioch and led from Antioch to the Farm by Competent men. Diablo Will Make ihe Season of 1899 at Pleasanton, Cal. = = TERMS $40 the Season Good pastarage for^mares. Care taken, bat no responsibility assumed for acci-ients or escapes. Address. "WM. MUKRAY, Owner, Pleasanton, Cal, GEORGE WASHINGTON REC. 2:16 3-4. By Mambrino Chief Jr. 11,622, dam the Great broodmare Fanny Koae, hy Ethan Allen 2903. BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED- This magnificent stallion slandin? 16.1 hands high, and weighine 1250 ponnds. a race horse himself and a sire of speed, size and style, will make the season ot ]8j9 at craig's College ritables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo Washington is the sire of Stella, 2:\f)\^, a mare tbat is expected lo trot In 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2:26. But three of hia get were ever traineJ. He Is a handsome horse and sure foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $40. For particulars address CHA3. JOHNSON, Woodland, Cal. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (No. 1679) BREED TO A GREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. • HAMBLhTONlAN WILKES, by Georgewukes, 2:22. dam 2.081/ I Mag Lock, by American Star; second dam Lady Irwin {grandam of Sire oi Tommy Mc...."".""""2:ii^ 1 Lnmpa. 2:21), by Hambtetonlan 10; ihird dam Daughter of Roe's Ab- New Era 2:13 dallah Chief. Salvllle 2;17J^ ,5?frwiii-e.-;.::;;-::::l;ll^i SEASON OF 1899 $40 Grand'cMrge 2-i«'^ I ^snal return privilege: excellent pasturage and best of care taken of J F. Hanson...... ...2:19^$ 1 mares, 81 per month, at Green Meadow Farm. Address And 19 i.tnem better than „ , MnoOHPAn 2:30, and 6 prodnclng sons K. 1. mUUKntAU, andeprodncingdanghtets. I Q„jn Meadow Farm, SaaU Clara, Cal AI.FAI.FA and natural grasses in abundance i SEPARATE AI.FAI.FA FIFI.DS if desired CLIMATE mild winter and summer T SPECIAI. CAKE taken of HORSES FINEST of PADDOCKS for STALLIONS. For rates apply H. DUTARD, Owner. 125-127-129 DAVIS STREET (Telephone Front 33) SAN FRANCISCO Or to FRANK NUGENT, Hanager, Antioch, Cal. Telephone Main 3, Brentwood. THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS 400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATUflE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE atthe special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. COREESPONDENOE SOLICITED .^ JOHN C. KIREPATRICK, Manager cc PEGAMOID" AND (Trade Mark) PEGAMOID'' Paints are not affected by ammooia gases which are found In all stables. Two coats aie better tban three of otber paints. WESTERN AGENCIKS CO., ^^Seod for Pamphlet. Mention this Paper. Chronicle BuIIiIIdb, S. F. YOU CAN CLIP HAIR from Man or Beast. Just tbe thing to use for clipping fetlocks, and around the ears or sores on your horse or any other animal, as well as keeping the children's hair neatly cut. A GOOD THING ON THE RANCH (Or about the stable or house.) FIRST-CLASS HAIR CLIPPER with extra springs, SENT POST PAID FOR $1.50 Or, Free with Two New Yearly Subscriptions to the Breeder and Sportsman-, Address BREEDER AND SPORTSMAIT, 22 1-2 Qeary St., San Francisco, Cal 352 ^ije ^veefsx tm& ^cxt»tnan* [May 27, 1899 THE FARM. Raising Young Turkeys. Sometimes the tnrkey hens will begin lay- ing early if ihe season is mild. In carirg for yooDg tnrkeys much depends on the feed for the first two months. The first food shonld be stale bread soaked in milk, also chopped onion tops ^^^ curd made from soured or clabbered milk by scalding it over the fire. To this add a little black pepper three times a week, and feed foar times a day the first month. Hard boiled ege? may be given three times a week, but do not gi^e too moch. Turkeys require feed oftener than young chicks. Give them all the milk they can drink and plenty of fresh water. Give small graiosof any kind for a change; millet-seed and pinhead oatmeal are excellent the firet two weeks. Corn bread mixed with sour milk is a gODd change. Never feed raw corn meal, as it is not beneficial, and never leave feed to remain, as it may bacome sour, but give only as much as they will eat up clean at each meal. A little fresh meat, finely chopped, three times a week may be allowed, When old enough to eat corn feed anything they will eat, as after that the danger is over in regard to feed. Keep the coops clean and dry. Keep their drinking cups clean, and do not expose tnrkeys to rain or dew, as they are very lender in regard to dampness; bat in fair weather let them have range in the diytime, confining them to their coopa at night. Give plenty of sand and sharp gravel. Give them a dust bath of sified coal ashes, it will make chicken lice hunt other qaaners, and use the lice remedies whenever necessary. Set the turkey eggs under common hens. They make good mothers, as they do not stray far from home, and can be confioed with less trouble in small coops, allowing one hen to each coop. If kept confined a few days the hen will take her own coop at night. If the hen dis- cards them very young, as is sometimes ttie C1SP, drive them to their coops until ihey can flp to roost. An important point is to ex- amine cartfoUy twice a week for the large lice on the heads, a single one of which will kill a youog turkey. One half of the young turkeys die from this cau=e- These lice come from the heoft. The remedy is one or two drops of melted lard well rubbed in on the head, but be careful and u=e but very little, as grease is fatal to both youog turkeys and ctiicfes. Turkeys will soon learn where they belong if care is used at first, as they can be tauebt to remain near the barnyard, and the lime to begin with them is when they are young. If !he wiogs of the adults are cot they will not Qf over a high fence. Thev can easily be made to thrive on a large lot. It is an ex- cellent plan to feed them twice a dav at one place, 60 as to have them eypect their meals and come op for the food, but the morning meal should consist of only about a gill of wbeat. At n'ght give a full meal, one night wheat and the next night chopped meat. Where there are many trees they cannot easily be induced to go nnder shelter, hot if the young turkeys are taught to go up at night, and are not allowed to remain out.3ide, they will alwavs cume up, but that would nec- essitate the removal of the old ones after the young tnrkeys are three months old. Much depends on the forage- Turkeys like grass, seeds and insects, and will seek such foods if they do not find them on the ground. They will not bear close confinement, but will thrive on a large piece of ground. — Farm and Fireside. ^ It is a mistake to give mach fattening feed to the stallion while in service. There is muctj waste of tisiue at this time, and as the drain upon his vitality by service is rich in nitrogen he should have the foods that con- tain much nitrogenous matter. Oats and bran are perhaps the best focds that can he given him. In order to keep him in health he should have a few miles of exercise every day, and oats may be fed freely when the ex- ercise is given, but witnout it less oats and more bran may be fed. A bi'an mash every other day is beneficial. Besides the food value of its nitrogenous element it has a slightly laxative effect which is important in preserving the condition of the animal. California Cattle Abroad- Early this month a thoroughbred Ayer- shire ball, two years old, a Holstein bull and \ two Holstein cows were ebipped from here ; by Peter Saie & Son to Australia. This | shipment consisted of registered stock and ; was to fill an order. Next week John Sparks of Beno, Nev., ships two Hereford bulls and Peter Saxe & Son one Hereford Bull to HoooIuIq. In the future it is evidently in- tended by some enterprising breeder down there to prevent a beef famine such as at present prevailslthere. The Hereford steer, Kickory Not, was the champion of the American fat-stock show of 1891. He was an Indiana raised Hereford, shown as two years old and uodpr three. At 954 davB his g»in had been 1.71 pounds a day, his gross weight bnng 1,629 pounds. On the day of slaughter for the dressed carcass contest his eross weight was 1 584 pounds, and dressed 1,050 pounds, or 66 per cent net meat. In the same show, the prize over all for car c^'^es showing the greatest per centage of edible meat was awarded the grade Hereford steer Judge, shown by Makiu brothers of Marion countv, Kansas. In comparing this Bteer with Hickory Not Mr. Cohurn of Kan- sas sayp; *'Jadge alive, at 557 days old. weighed 1.296 pounds, or a growth a day nf 2 33 pounds At slaughter he weighed 1,252 and dressed SOI pounds, or 64 per cent net meat. ^ Daniel Inman says he has at last found a successful E^quirrel exterminator. It consists simply of a loosely folded newspaper inserted into the squirrel hole at about a foot from the surface of the ground. Great care should be taken not to use too much paper nor wrap it too tightly. Mr. Inman says that when be first read of this remedy he believed it to be absurd, but having vainly exhausted all other knewn means of exterminating these bother- some pesis, he gave the newspapers a trial. The result is that there is not a s-qairret upon bis ranch where there were hundreds a few weeks since. Mr. loman's theory is that the pqoirrels bump up against the hollow folds of the piper and the peculiar noise resulting frightens them so badly that thev never at tempt lodcratch oat. — Livermore Herald. At the Oklahoma Station two Shropshire lambs made gain of 30 pounds in four weeks eating 2 pounds each daily of Kaffir meal, aside from hay. One of these kmbs was quite fat at beginning of trial, and made gain of only 10 pounds in second period of seven weeks. Three grade wethers, thin in flash, made ^ain of 53 pounds *n five weeks, an average gain of a trifle over one-half pound daily. They ate 237 piuod^ Kififir grain. Sheep digest unground Kaffir grain better than d o hores s, cattle or hogs. E. J. BOWEN, Seed Merchant Alfalfa, Glover, Brass, Vegetable and Flower Seeds; On on Sets. FULL STOCK OF AHSTRALIAN AND ENGLISH PKRKNNIAL, KTB GBA!sS SlCKO. Large liloEtrated Catalo^e for 1899 Free to All STORES AT 815-817 SanRomn St.. San Francisco, Cal 201-203 Front St., Portland, Or. 2 12 Occidental Avenue, Seatile, Wash. CORN ''4 BOOK ON SILAGE" \ By Prof. F. W. ¥iOLL, I' of the Univcrsilv of Wiscoosia, ntaUy bound into a vi " of 195 psgtsiDJ now Wine sent onl bj the Silver Mk I SiLEU O , U anqa^^otisblj' ihe best book yet inlrodoced Oi ihesnbWi. It includes: ! I— SHage Crops. II— Silos. [ m-Silage. !V-Feedingof Silage. i V— Cemparison of Silageand other Feeds. I VI— The Silo in Modem Agricultiire, I ac'i manv valu.-.ble L'.hlrt nnd cr.m pounded n ' j fcr feeding sU-ck. They arc pr.lng rapidly. I TosTcfd disinUresied !nqnirera the ^ Price is lOc coin or stamps. SILVER MFC. CO. Salem, Ohio. ,^ /anOKKR&CO . San Fran*-lBCO Pacific Coast Agents $17,700 IN GUARANTEED STAKES $17.700 Golden Gate Agricultural Ass'n. (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 1— ALAMEDA AND SAN FRANCISCO COUNTIES) Annual Fair and Race Meeting to be held Saturday, August 26tli to Saturday, Sept. 2d, inclusive. •AT THE- CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB'S TRACK AT OAKLAND " ^ Grand Fair and Race Meeting ^ ^ ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, JULY 3D, 1899. NOTE— It will be the endeavor of the management to arrange a pro^amme so as to allow horses entered in several events to start in each by putting snch classes as they are entered in far enough apart to permit of it. QUARAIMTEED STAKES FOR TROTTERS. Horses to be Named With Entry July 3d, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5) stakes No. 1—2:40 Clasa Trotting SI, 000 No. 2-2:30 Class Trotting l,O0O No. 3—2:26 Class Trotting „ 1,000 No. 4—2:32 Class Trotting 1,000 GUARONTEED STAKES N0MINATI3N STAKES. Horses to be named Aug. 1, )899. (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) stakes No. 5—2:19 Class Trotting Sl.OOO No. 6— 2:1G Class Trotting 1,000 No. 7—2:13 Class Trotting, 1,000 No. 8— Free-for-all Trotting „.. ,. 1,500 GUARANTEED STAKES FOR PACERS. Horses to be Named Witli Entry July 3rd. 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5} stages Xo. 9—2:30 Class Pacing SI, 000 No. 10—2:25 Class Pacing 1,000 NOMINATION STAKES. Horses to be Named Aug. 1, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) stakes No. 11—2:18 Class Pacing _ 81,000 No. 12—2:15 Class Pacing 1,000 No. 13—2:12 Class Pacing 1,000 No. 14 — Free-for-all Pacing „. 1,500 GUARANTEED STAKES FOR PACING COLTS. IT— Two-Tear-Olds Pacing (Mile Heats 2 In 3) S300 „. 500 FOR TROTTING COLTS. No. 15— T\ru-T*-ar-olcl8 Trotting (Mile Heats 2 in 3) „ S300 No. 16— Three-rear-Olds Trotting (Mile Heats 2 in 3) 500 , No. 18— Tliree-Year-Olds Facing (Mile Heats 2 in 3) OTHER GUARANTEED STAKES. No. 19—2:25 Ciass Trotting (ilile and repeat, nnder saddle) S300 , No. 20—2:20 Class Pacing (Mile and repeat, under saddle) , S300 No. 21— Two miiles and Kepeat-2:24 Class for Trotters and Pacers S500 CONDITIONS. Entries to close with ihe Pecretary, Jos I. Dimond. 306 Market St.. San Francisco. Cal.. Monday, July becomes necessary to antedate a race, in which instance the nominators will receive three days' notice Z'\. 189\ wben borj^es (except In Nnmination stase*) are to be uamed and be elieible to the ciasses in 1 by n>ail to address " wbicb t'ev are entered. Entries to be made in Nomination Stakes July 3rd, 1893, and horses to be named August 1, 1899 FuirH c fee duf 'nly 3rd. iRa9, and mnst be T'lid before the rsce Stnbes not filii'e '^fltl^larto'iu ia ibe Boar-i of Direciors may be denlared off. bat persons who have mnde enine;' m slak'Ssn declMied r ff m«y transfer s idpnrries at anv time up tn and including Saturday, Joiy l.'iih 1^99 to sii h niherc RS-es as are dec ared filled in wtiich they are eligible. .-tHkes will bp di- ided imo f.iur m'-ne'S-oO. 25. ib and 10 perce'it. Euirance 5 per cent, and 5 per cent, of ihe amount of the Slakes will be deducted from each money won. The Biard nf ni-eotoTs reserve the right to declare twnstflr'ersa walk-over Wh^n only two start they mav cnTite>l for the eniranre money paid in. to be d vided 6fi J-3 per cent, to the firpt anl 33 1-? prr eei't to the =ernud hor:lv an i in nn other ca^' «il! a horse be entitled m more th«n one money. The Board of Directors reserve the light to change the hour and dav oi anv race, except when it of entry. The right reserved to declare off or postpone any or all racjs on account of weather or other sufficient cause. E'ltnes not declared out at 5 o'clock, p m , oi the day preceding the race shall be required to start and deelaraiinns must be in iv iting and made at the < ffiee of the -ecreiary at the track. RrtCine colors must be named by b o'clock. P M , oa toe day preceding the race and must be worn upon the track in all races. Colors will t>e regisfeed io the or^ier in whTh the*- are ret'eivel and when not named or wben said colors conflict, drivers will be required to wear colors designated by tne Associaliin. The Board of Dirctors reserve the right to start any heat after the fourth score regardless of the posi- tion of the h irses. Ropj les barred in trotting races, hnt will bP nermiltcd in pacing races. All Ejtakpp ae en-trameed for ihe amount offered and are for ihe amount offered only. Otherwise than as herein specified, the Rules of the Naiiooal T. otting Association are to govern. W. M. KENT, President. Address all communications to the Seeretaiy, JOS. I. DIMOND. Secretary, 306 Market St., San Francisco. May 27, 1899] l!CJj« ^veehev mtb Spcvtetnmu 353 nu TO OUR susscmsctis. DURING THE MONTH OF MAY ONLY Gleason's Horse Book, The Only Complete and Authorized Work BY AMERICA'S KING OF HORSE TRAINERS, Prof. Oscar R. Gleason Renowned throughout America and recognized by the United States Government as the most expert and successful horseman of the age The whole work com- prising History. Breeding, Training, Breaking, Buying, Feeding, Grooming, Shoe- ing, Doctoring, Telling Age, and General Care of the Horse. You -will know all about a horse after you have read jp^ it. No one can fool you on the age of a horse after ^C4 \V y°" ^^^^ Manning's Live Stock Book. 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Tiiis great work gives all the information concerning the various Breeds and their Characteristics, Breaking, Training, Sheltering, Buying, Selling, Profitable Use and General Care; embracing all the Diseases to which they are subject — the Causes, How to Know and What to Do given in plain, simple language but scientifically correct: and with Directions that are Easily Understood, Easily Applied, and Reme- dies that are within the Reach of tlie People; giving also the Most Approved and Humane Methods for the Care of Stock, the Prevention of Disease, and Restoration to Health. Determined to out4o all offers ever yet made, we have secured this celebrated work, the mnst cnmptetp and practical yr-t produced, heretofore sold at $3 per copy, and offer A COPY FREE to our subscribers as follows: Either of These Will Be Sent with the BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN for the Price of the BBEEDER AND SPORTSMAN Aljne. r'o'u.r "X^T'ciTT's to Caret Tlie 13a.- 1. 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The eyes should be clear, ears good length set well apart, the jaw broad, the neck well arched and short, the shoulders oblone. The feet shoald be of good siza and broad between tbe heels, the thigh strong and muscular. The hock is the most important point, fee to it that it 18 well formed and sound. The horse should be a good walker with good easy action. Avoid a horee that paddles when be travels. Very much depends upon the dis- position of the animals, and that will depend largely opnn tbe way the horees were broaebt up or handled. Always treat them as intelli- gent animals and never abase or unnecessarily whip a horse. — Horse Gazette. FOR SALE. A handsome span of fine well-bred trottine: horses, for gentleman's road team; also, harness road hoggy complete. None bnt principals need apply. Address "X." this office. FOR SALE. A standard and registered pacine mare with a record of 2:14 1-3 as a four-year-old In a n-iDDing race, ilare is now fix years old, soond as a new dollar, moch faster than her record, and in gfiod condition to begin to work lor llie races itiis sam- mer. Wai not raced last vear Will be sold right. Address 'jOS. STEPHKNS, £tna, SisklyoQ Co.. Cal, FOR SALE For Track or Road Lulr''"tt"t mark 2:]rX^. A baodsome bav in color. Siyiish. toppy. kiud. gentle, eai*y driver. Ad Ideal road hor** in every respect. Can be put in ►hape for the circnit Ibis year. Apply to GiSO. W. BFTRRY, Bulda Stables, 1514 Fell St., Sao Francieco. PGdigrGGs Tabulated AND CATALOGUES COMPILED OF STANDARD and THOROUGHBRED HORSES All of the data and facilitiea for doing this work correctly and artistically. Breeding of all California Horses on file in this office. PRICES. Sire and Dam straight crosses, $2. Dam only, fl. Extended and Tabulated, %5 and upwards. Registration of Thoroughbred Foals and Broodmares attended to. DOG PEDIGREES TABULATED. BREEDER AND SP0KT5A1AN, 22-^i Geary St., San Prauciaco, Cal. 351 aDije ^veeitev emit g^ijrtdtinm. [Mat 27, 1899 THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW SAN MATEO. CAL. (Property of John Pabrott, Esq ) DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BREEDING AND TRAINING OF HIGH-CI-ASS SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES, The Baywood Stud's Premier Stallion P. HACKNEY GREEN'S RUFUS 63 (4291) Junior Champion, New York Show, 1893, and Winner, to Date, of Ten Other First I s WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES DURING THE SEASON 1899. SERVICE FEE, $75 c Mares Proving Barren Returnab'e Next Feayon Free of Charge. i Dednc tions Made for Two or More Mares. Further Particulars on ADplicatiOD , ^,___ „, , „ .,; t„ u„„j fnr tlip nrnfitable Heavv Harness Market, will do well, before choosing their Stallion, NOTE— Those contemplaang to breed tor tne P™5aDie ne^vy ijaiuc > Trnttintr-Tlrprl Mnrpa "Pnr s for buttpr Stock for sale; also pigs. F. H.Burke, 626 Market St., e. F. VERBA BUBNA JBR8EYS-TIie best A. J. C.C registered prize herd Is owned by HENRY PIERCE Ban Francisco. Animals for sale. JEBSEYS, BOLSTEIIV'S AKD DUKHAMB- Hogs, Ponltry. W&I. NILES & CO.. Los Angelea. Cal. W. A. SHIPPEI', AVOD, Cal., Standard-bred Trot ting. Caniage and Koad Horses, Jacks, Mules and Durham Bulls for Sale. THE BAY'n'OOD STUD also offers to the public the services of LLANO SECO: A Thoroughbred Stallion by son of Imp. Hercules. ... ^ ... i. J ^ a 1 i.«».ri» «x. rrnnii atnnt }fiefi Has creat bodv witli sliort back. Eleven yearg old. Has always '"''^ ''b'e^n'SrlvIn "ha" liTeVJcll Xeiiytrluer^'^S-^Ttiou- K!nde»t disposition. His co.or is a l^eautifal and fashionable SEAL BKOWN MOTF This hni-sp i= rprommended as an excellent top-cross on common ordraught mares to pro- d^Jegeneral-purposS^tTorses Orwill produce heavy-weight Huntersand Cavalry Remounts out of appropriate mares. SERVICE FEE $20.00. 0. H. PAuKER, E. M., Sining sohod Formerly Asst. U. S. Gov. Chemist at World's Fair. MINES EXAIHIND FOR OWNERS AND BUYERS ONLY. Beports guaranteed correct. Have personal survey- log and assaying outfits. 34 Post Street San Francinco, Cal PATENTS Caveats, Peaslons,Trade Marks, Deslgn.Patents, Copyrights, Etc., COBEKSPONDENCK SOLICITEn JOHIV A. SAUL. Le Droit BIdg, WAsblD^toa, Patented August llth, ls96. device:complete - - - $5.00 J. O'KANE, Agent, Dr. Mutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just the thing for a Road Horse, gives him confidence and he aoon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. ^P^T'Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address. G. E. HUTTON V. S., BLIilSVILLE, TllinoiB 26-28 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. REOPENED. In place of the 3:30 and 3:1T Class Paciog Purses which failed to fill, i THE PACIFIC COAST ] 1 rotting Horse Breeders Ass'n. C. F. BUNCH, Supertendent Vendome Stock Farm Race track San Jose. Cal. "Will Take a Few Outside Horses to Train on Reasonable Terms. The following named horses have received their records at the hands of Mr. Banch. Viz.— HAVE OPEKED A 2:18 Class Pacing Purse $1000 TO CLOSE JUNE 1, 1899. Pame conditions as in Purses that closed May 1- 1899. Send entries to F. W. KELLET. Sec'y., 33 1-3 Geary St., San Francisco. Much Better 2:0714 Ethel Downs 2:10 Our Boy _2;12i< You Bet .2:12V4 Claudius 2:1314 Iran Alto 2:13g Thompson -2:14K And many others better than 2:30. Hillsdale 2:16 Jonn Bury _2:155i Dr Frasse 2:18% Alviso 2:20 Lynnette _2:20 Laura R 2:21 The largest and best located sales payilion on the Pacific Coast ! Occidental Horse Exchange 731 HOWARD STREET, Near Third - - San Francisco. .Speeding Cart. CALIFORNIA '-^1 -:qaal to any cart made e Ise wh ere. Strength and Light- ness combinei, Bail-Bearings, Custiion Tires. Sold with a positive guarantee. Write to J A. BII^Z, Prices Reasonable. Plea«anton. Having fitted np the above plnce especially for the saip of harness horBe-'', vehicles, harness, etc., it will afford me pleasure to Correspond wi-h owners regarding the Auction Salen which I shall hold at this place liVJiRY SATFRDAY at 11 a m Arrangements can be made for special sales of standard bred trotting siock. thoroughbreds, etc. My turf library is tbe largest on this Coast, bence lam prepared to compile catalogues satisfactorily to my patrons. I take pleasure in referring to any and all for whom I have sold hordes during the past two years. Wfll. G. LAYNG, Live Stock Auctioneer. Telephone Main 5179. Or ca'l on Jno. A. McKerron . 2l3--J05 Mason St., S. Are You a Stenographer? ARE you an expert operdtor on tbe No. 2 SMITH PRE3IIER type- writer. Places jnst fiUed-Wesiiughouse Co., Mack tt Co .H. 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Dl IV A lienor Come to the office of the Bbeedeb and * \J ^^' n HII K\p Spobtbjian, register your wants and place an OR SELL ■■ llwllWl*^ advertisement in the columns of the paper. By this means you can make a sale or a purchase sooner and with less expense than by any other method. Mat 27, 18991 a^ije ^vesJyev cmti §povi»tncau 355 Lo5 Angeles Fall Meeting. $25,000 In Purses for Harness Horses and Runners $25,000 JUNE 1 , 1899. Purse SIOOO 81000 Horses withoot records) DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION NO. 6 ^i^ open four stakes to close Balance of Program will be announced later. Meeting sometime in October, 1899. Entries will be received for the following four stakes up to Thursday, .June 1, 1899. TROTTING. PACING. Purse No. 1. 3:15 Class Trotting- - - $1000 No. 3. 3:15 Class Pacing- No. 3. Green Class Trotting (^°^'<^ "'""J"' '^cords) $1000 No. 4. Green Class Pacing Mile Heats, Three in Five. ENTRANCE 5 PER CENT., payable as follows: 1 per cent, (or ^10) to accompany nomiDation.no further payment until the first day of the meeting. Unless the nominator desires to declare out, which he may do on July 1st, 1S99. by paying an additional 1 per cent. Or he may aeclare out on August 1st, 1899, by paying an additional 2 per cent. Or he may declare out on September 1st, 1899, by paying an additional 3 per cent., the remaining 4 per cent, on all nominations not declared out on the dates named, will be due on the first day of the meeting jet. ■ \. ■ An additional 5 per cent, deducted from "money winners. Nominators may by a payment of 2 per cent, additional on or before the first day of the meeting substitute a horse for the one originally named and not preyiously declared out, provided said substituted horse was eligible to said class when stakes close June 1st, 1899. Jfominators may name two horses in one class and be held for but one entrance fee, but must notify the Association on or before September 1st, which horse will start, and in no case can both horses so named in one entry start in the same race. ^^^ .».. .« « For conditions and entry blanks send to LEWIS THORNE, Secretary, 226 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, Cal. VETERINARY. Ira Barker Dalziel VEERINARY DENTIST Fancy Carriage, Saddle and Road Horses for Sale OfEce and Stable: 605 Golrten fiate Avenoe, San Francisco, Cal. Telepbone Soath 651. ^Xf. ^VX/ J3CL. F*. "ESs^^^^ VETEBINABY SUBGEOSI, ii ember of the Koyal College of Veterinary Snr geons, EBgland; Fellow of the Edlabnrg Veterinary Medical s.^iety: Gradaate ot the New Veterinary CoUege. Edinhurth: Veterinary Snrseon to theS. F. Fire Departnaent; Live Stock Inspector for New Zea- land and Anstralian Cclonies ai the port of San Pranclsco; Professor of Eqalne Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Department Uolveraiiy of Cailtomla: Ex President of the CalSfornia State Vet- erinary Medical Association; Veterinary Infirmary, Residence and Office. San Francisco Veterinary Hos- pital.lll" Golden Gate Avenoe, near Webster St.. San Franclaro: Telephfoe West 12S. American Trotting Register PUBUCATIONS. THE YEAR BOOK Vol. XIV. 1898, siDgie copies, postpaid S3.00 Vol. XIV. 1898, 10 or more copies, each, f. o. b ~ 2.50 This great work vn.]l be ready for delivery March 15. 1S99. 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Hazel Wilkes 2 :llii, Mr Hobart's well known mare by Guy Wilkes, foaled to Directum 2 ;0o»^ a few days ago, but the foal was so deformed that it had to be killed. The lower portion of the head was lacking and the colt would have died from being unable to get sus- tenance from its mother. Mr. Hobart also lost by death the thoroughbred mare Caroina by Maxim, out of Carina dam of St Carlo. Garbina was heavy in foal to Bright Phcebus at the time. These losses will not only be felt by Mr. Hobart but by the breeders of the State as well. At the same farm Mr. Lester has sufiered a severe loss. His marea Garnetta by Axtell and La Belta, by Bow Bells, have both lost their foals, The first named had a handsome filly by Grand Baron and the latter a colt by Axtell. This was blood which would have been very valuable to this State and it is indeed a pity that these young foals should be lost. A prominent horsemen of this city was discussing the other day the different tracks on the California circuit and reinarked that the attention of the State Board of Agriculture- should be called to the condition of the Sacramento track last year together with the suggestion that it be plowed up this spring to a depth of a foot or more that new lite be given the soil. "The Sacramento track," said he, ' is a mixture of clay and sand but " owing to the fact that it has been so long in use the life of the clav is gone and there is no 'bond' or cohesive quality in it. It breaks away badly and fast horses are liable to break down when the track dries out. Ii the track were plowed to a depth of a foot or more new soil would be thrown to the surface and there would be life and elasticity in the track I think if the attention of the directors were called to this fact they would see that the plowing was done.'| There is no longer any doubt that there is a demand, and a good demand too, for good horses, but if anybody believes an old skate can be worked off at auction on the strength of this boom, let him try to dispose of one. A glance over the records of the Eastern sales will show that horses with records below 2:15 go for very low prices very often, and if the facts are inquired into it will be found that they are back numbers or not as good as they have been claimed to be. Broken down horses that are outclassed bring little money in any part of the country, and horses without records that cannot show speed bring only the price of an ordinary general purpose horse. At Cleveland quarters in 35 seconds are so common that speed of that kind fails to attract attention to the horse that trots them, and it takes speed faster than that to make the breeders go above four or five hundred and if it is very fast and the horse is sound and all right, there is no telling how high the buyers will go. As Monroe Salisbury remarked the other day— it was very evident at the Blue Ribbon sale that there was no middle ground for the horses oflered. It was either about $200 for a fair horse or $1000 and up for a good one. It need not surprise anyone if some of those horsemen ■who got nervous and thought there would be no purses worth trotting or pacing for in California this year, re- pent and play the prodigal son act, with this diSerence : The fatted calves are being prepared for the boys who had faith and stayed at home, and the fellows who went East will very likely be arising and coming back to their homes and trying to get in on some of those $1000 dishes that have been prepared for the feast. I don't know of a locality in the United States, where the population is as small as it is here in California, where as large purses are hung up as are already adve tised in our circuit. Sis weeks o' racing with purses of from $1000 to $1500 should put every good horse in the State at work and when the boys at Denver hear of them, it will not sur- prise me at all if some of them turn their faces to the setting sun again and conclude that there's no place liki home. Of course Keating and Crellin, having their horses entered all through the East and in the great events of the year, will make the trip this year and next if the same inducements are offered, but those who intend campaigning for $500 purses in the Missis- ippi Valley will hate to think they have traveled so far while the boys who stayed .at home are racing for a thousand. A story has come from Colorado Springs where a four days race meeting was held this week that Phoebe Childers worked a mile the other day in 2 :13>.2. This daughter of Sir Roderick is owned by L. E. Clawson of this city who firmly believes Phoebe will take a record of 2:10 or better this year. Very meagre are the telegraphic reports of the meet- ing, and we will be compelled to await mail advices be fore knowing just what the results were. An Associated Press dispatch of Tuesday stated that Anaconda won the free-for-all, the best time being 2:14)-2, but that Aelse was the favorite before the race. Why this horse should be favorite over such a horse as Anaconda I can- not understand unless some wonderful trials were made by the horse and loci-l pride did the rest. Aelse has a record of 2:12>-2 and is by Camp, son of Xutgold. and out of Starlight, by Weisbaden. Aelse was bred by Camp Brothers, of Greeley, Colorado, and got his rec rd last year as a four-year-old. He started three times winning his first race in straight heats, got tlurd money in his second attempt and after winning the first heat and gaining his record in his third start was 2. 5. 4 in the other heats. He has never shown any form in any of his races that w^ould justify his being made favorite over such a horse as Anaconda and I think there must must have been a mistake in the telegram It is more likely that Anaconda was barred in the betting and Aelse was choice over the balance of the field. STATE FAIR PROGRAM. I thought when Sam Gamble returned home that I would have one on him in regard to the 13 hoodoo, so when he showed up on Monday I asked him if he wasn't convinced that 13 horses in a car was not an unlucky number. "Not much," said he, "Who la It took sick be- fore I reached Ogden.and I sat up with him three nights while his fever raged from 102 to 105 and it was only the day before the sale when the fever left him. It was the merest chance in the world that I pulled him through and got him to the sale all right. When we got out of the car at Cleveland the 13 hoodoo left me as I only had three horses in my consignment, and good luck attended their sale I still stand pat on the 13 bus'jiess and want none of it in mine." Col. Carter is the name o£ a yearling owned by Messrs. Hostetter & C'>., of San Jose, (owners of Boodle 2:12).<), tn at has a "license" to be heard from later. He is entered in all of the large Eastern and California Stakes where eligible. His breeding is as follows: Sired by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16>.< (aire of Who la It (3i 2:12 and John A. McKerron (3) 2:121^), dam Spry Ruth, by Boodl3 2:12J4 (sire of Ethel Downs 2:10); second dam NinaB. bv Electioneer (sire of Arion 2:07)^, Sunol 2:08K. Palo Al'to, 2:08^; third dam by Carr's Mambrino; fourth daqp by Owen Dale; fifth dam by Williamson's Belmont. BIG PUR3BS FOR THE HA.RNE33 HORSES. None Less than $1000 and Entries Olose July 15th and August 15th. The State Agricultural Society has provided a mag- nificent program for the harness horses, and will give purses of $1500 in the free-for-all classes and $1000 in the others. President A. B. Spreckels and Directora Frank W. Covey, Col. Park Henshaw and Secretary Shields of the speed committee recognized the fact that liberal purses will attract a liberal list of entries, and after a thorough canvass of the situation and the horses in training in California, prepared a list of purses that will certainly meet the approval of horsemen and at- tract a very large list of entries There are fourteen races provided for, all of which are for purses of $1000 except the free-for-alls which are for $1500. Besides these, sis stakes for two and three-year-olds have al- ready closed, viz. : The Occident and Stanford for three- year-olds, a two year-old and a three-year-old sta'ie for trotters and a two-year-old and three-year-old stake for pacers. This gives twenty races for the harness horses already provided for. Four more races will be needed to complete the harness program and for these liberal purses will be opened later to close just before the meeting begins. The purses offered by the State Agricultural Societv, the Breeders Association, Golden Gate District, No. 1, and Los Angeles District, No, 6, are sufficient in themselves to entitle the Cali- fornia circuit to be called the Grand Circuit. From these meetings alone sis weeks of racing for $1000 purses are assured and it is certain that Stockton San Jose and Fresno will be as liberal while Bed Bluff, Chico. Willows and Salinas are certain to give purses that will be worth trotting and pacing for, although necessarily they cannot afford to offer as much money as the larger districts. Already harness horse affairs have been stimulated to a degree that presages a very lively demand for good prospects. Several of our best trainers are now out looking for horses that will do to enter in these events, and though there are probably five hundred horses in training in the State the demand is not by any means supplied. The program for the State Fair will provide for two harness and three running races each day, and this will undoubtedly be very sasisfactory to the general public. The purses for the thoroughbreds will be announced later on and will be very liberal. The harness purses are as follows: PDBSES FOE TEOTTERS. >'omination Purses, to Close July 15th, horses to be named August loth: Free-for-all — - — Purse $1,500 2:13 Class «.. —........».. „ Purse Jl.OiO 2:16 Class —.^ — ..,« Purse 51," CO ■^:19 Class „ Purse ?1.000 Class Purses, horses to be named trith entry July I5ih: 2:22 Class - .- Purse ?I.0CO 2:J6 Class „ Purse $1,000 2:3U Class - - — Purse »1,000 2:^0 Class ™Purse Jl.OtO PCBSES FOE PACEBS. N'omioation Purses, to close July loth, horses to be named August loth: Free-for-all ..™ _ Purse JL^O 2:12 Class ~ " -Purse ?I,0iO 2:15 Class ™ Purse ?1,«.00 Class Purses, horses to be named with entry July lotb : 2:1S Class - ™. Parse Jl.OOO 2:25 Class ...... .«. — ^ Pur&e Jl.OOO 2:80 Class „.«« - ™...,.™..Purse $1,000 358 ®ij^ ^r^^^ar ttrtb^ ^^Wtew***** [June, 3 189^ ENTaiBS FOR DENVER, List of Horses that Will Compete at the Meet- iDff to Baffin June lOtb, 3:00 Trot, Purse S500— Belv3, b m.N D McKeozie, Boulder, Colo.. WioD, s g, James ADthony, Denver. Irioe, 8 m, W McMasters, Denver. McKioney, br g, W McMasters, Denver. Venus, b m, Tiiomas E Keating, Pleasanton, Cal. Caiifornia, ch e, P J Williams. Milpitas, Cal. Harrv Maddison, b g, 8 B Wright, San Bernardino, Cal Gertie R, b in, Smith & Reynolds, Anaconda, Mont. Moffiiza, b m, W G Durfee, Los Aogelea, Cal. ; Dr. Book, br B, W G Duriee, Los Angeles, Cal. Loyalty, bk g, R J Rolleg, Colorado Springs. 3:35 Trot, Furse S500— Belva, b m, N D McKenzie, Boulder, Colo. Glen Allie, a m, A D *loorehead, Denver. Winn, 8 g, Jamea Anthony, Denver; Loyalty, bk g, R J BiUen, Colorado Springe. George Dicksoo, b a, E P Stark, Colorado Springa. Mowitzi, hr m, Dur/ee & Moorehead, Loa Angeles, Cal. ; Dr. Book, br g, Durfee & Moorehead, Los Angeles, Cai. Dj. Dunleavy, b g J K Stewart, Denver. Aerolite, b g, J V Collins, Anaconda, Mone, The Admiral, J V Coliina, Anaconda, Mont. Irioe, B m, H W McMastera, Denver. McKinneVj br g. H W McMastera, Denver. 3:30 Trot, Purae S500— Carlotte B, b m, A G Bixler, Denver. Teller, b g, A G Bixler, Denver. Joaie C, bk m, C N Roberts, Denver. Glen Allie, s m, A D Moorehead, Denver. Dr. Dunleavy, b g J K Stewart, Denver. Venus, b m, Thomas E Keating, Pleasanton, Cal. California, ch s, P J Williams, Milpitas, Cal. Harry Madiscn, b g, S B Wright, San Bernardino, Cal. Loyalty, bk g. R J BoUes, Colorado Springs. 2:37 Trot, Parse S500— Teller, b g, A G Bixler, Denver. HunduDt, b s, A G Bixler, Danver. Carlile McGregor, bk a, George W Cook, Denver, Granite, b g, H W Brown, Salt Lake City, Utah. Evadne, g td, W T Duncan, Denver. Ed Winsbip, b g, Francis Smart, Denver. George Dickson, b s, E R Stark, Colorado Springs. Mowiza, brm, Durfee & Moorehead, Los Angehs, Cal. Dr. Book, br g, Durfee & Moorehead, Los Angeles, Cal. Pilot Knox Jr, bk e, A E Bowen, Boulder, Colo. Loyalty, bk g, R J Bollep, Colorado Springs. Venus, b m, Thomaa E Keating, Pleasanton, Cal. Aggregate, br s, B 0 Van Bokkelen, San Joae, Cal. 3:34 Trot, Purse S500 — Nellie Campbell, b m, J. Jay Joalin, Denver, Dazz e, b m, Joseph Odner, Denver. Granite, b g, H W Brown, Salt Lake City, Utah. Success, g g. Da Bois Bros , Denver. Ed Winship, bg, Francia Smart, Denver. George Dicsson, b s, E R Stock, Colorado Springs. Mowiizi, br m, Durfee & Moorehead. Los Angelea, Cal. Dr. Book, br g, Durfee & Moorehead, Loa Angeles, Cal. Pilot Knox Jr , bk 8, A E Bowen, Boulder, Colo Evadne, g m, W. T. Duocan, Denver. 3:19 Trot, Purse S500— La Gratitude, g m, Frank Smith, Denver. Trilby P., b m, J Fred Roberts, Denver. Succeas, g g, Dn Bois Bros., Denver, Ellert, b g, B O Van Bokkelen, San Jose, Cal. Hooper, b s, C Scbenck, Colorado Springa. Ellen Madison, b f, Mrs Emily Ward, Los Angeles, Cal. Lizzie S., b m, Francis Smart, Denver. Pilot Knox, Jr., bk 8, A E Bowen, BoulNEY. 2:111^1 , C. A. Durlee, Oakland MjrW<'OD WILKES '2-AGV2 Nutwood Stock Farm, IrviDgton PRINCE aLMONI, 2:lbM J. B. Nightingale. Cordelia. Cal 8TAM B., 2:11)4 Tuttle Bros., Kocklin STEINWAY, 2:2534 Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville THOKOnSHBREDS. LLANO SECO Baywood Stud, San Mateo, Cal HACKNEYS. IMP. GREEN'S RUFUS, 63 (42yl) Baywood Stud, San Mateo THE FREE FOR ALL PURSES offered by the Golden Gate Fair Association and the State Agricul- tural Society are for $1500 each and ought to till well. It is very evident to those who have looked over the list of entries made for the Breeders Meeting, that horsemen made a grave error when they failed to make nomina- tions for those classes in the program and they should not make the same mistake again. Take the 2:12 pace for instance. It received twelve nominations. Why should any one of these gentlemen be afraid to made a nomination with the same horse in view, in the free for all, even though there are three or four horses in the State that can pace better than 2:10 when just right. Rex Alto 2:07f„ was beaten often in 2:10 or slower and was distanced once in 2:21J. Much Better 2:07}, was beaten in 2:12J, 2:10J and 2:15 after making her mark. Joe Wheeler 2:07J, has been beaten many times and oft in slower time than 2:12 and there are others. The race is not always to the swift and if a chance is not taken one cannot expect to win. It is more than prob- able that the 2:12 class purses will be won in faster time than the free for alls if they fill and it is to be honed that owners will realize this fact and make entries accordingly. Second money in a purse of $1500 is about equal to first money in a six hundred dollar purse and the chance of getting first money must be considered by everyone. Our advice to horsemen is Jto enter in the free for alls at all the meetings if they have a horse that they think is good enough to win in the 2:12 or 2:13 classes. The few California free for all horses in train- ing this season did not show themselves to be such high- class horses last year as to make them invincible against horses that can put in three heats around 2:12. A WORD OF WARNING may not be amiss at this time, in regard to the rumored capitalization of an auto truck or horseless carriage company for San Francisco. That these carriages are coming into practical and suc- cessful use there is no need denying, but that they are destined to replace the horse is absurd. In Paris and London, where the auto truck is most extensively used, the horse market is booming, and there are at the pres- ent time more Europeans in America buying horses than ever before. The auto truck has come to stay, however and will doubtless be improved and used extensively. What we wish to warn our readers against, however, is the almost certain endeavor that will be made to issue an enormous amount of stock in the auto truck company and to foist upon a too easily gulled public a large pro- portion of shares in the same. People in the East have gone stock mad, and during the past few months have purchased shares in almost everything that is offered. The auto truck companies were a favorite field for in- vestment for awhile, but the enormous profits at first ex- pected are now looked upon as very unlikely to material- ize. Millionaires who have a really good thing do not, as a rule, invite the public to share its profits with them- When, however, there is a doubt as to the profitable out- come of a scheme, then the public is politely invited to take "shares" at par value, thus furnishing all the capital necessary to proceed with the enterprise, and relieving the promoters from any risk whatever. The auto truck is bound to be used to a limited extent in all countries, but it will no more displace the horse than the railroads^ street cars and bicycles have done. The person who buys shares in an auto truck company with the idea tha' the machine will accomplish this result, and therefore bring immense profits to the shareholders, will offer himself as evidence that those historical personages who so soon part with their money are still in the flesh here in San Francisco. A PROPOSED RACE that is causing a lot of talk among horsemen just at present is one which will bring together Jean Beraud, Filigrane, Ethelbert and Half Time in a contest at a mile and an eighth, all to carry 110 pounds. So brisk was the discussion over the merits of the three-year-olds at the Morris Park races that the proposition was made to make a special race at J5000 a side, and P. J. Dwyer, president of the Brooklyn Jockey Club, agreed to add $5000 to the sweepstakes if the race should be run at his track. The original propo- sition did not include Half Time, but after his grand race for the Belmont Stakes it was proposed that he should also start, so that the respective merits of the horses could be learned in a trial in which all should have an equal chance. Mr. Dwyer is always game for a truly sporting event of this sort, and the chances are that he would gladly start his colt. It is understood that the owners of the three first named, Messrs. W. C. Whitney, A. H. and D. H. Morris and Perry Belmont, are very ready to make the match if an agreement satisfactory to all can be made as to the weights and distance. A. H. Morris is said to have agreed to any distance from one mile to four on the part of Filigrane, at any weights that will be agreeable to the other owners. As there is no stake or race on the Brooklyn program whicti will give this quartet a chance to meet on anything like equal conditions it is hoped that such a sweepstakes as is proposed may be arranged. If it is done it will surpass in interest any race now on the card, and would make even the Brooklyn Handicap pale into insignificance beside it. THE TIME HAS BEEN EXTENDED during which subscribers to the Bkeedek and Sportsman can secure those splendid premiums, "Gleason's Horse Book" and "Manning's Live Stock Book." We origin- ally announced that new subscribers or those who paid up their back accounts prior to June 1st, could have one or both of these books, but owing to the fact that such short notice was given we have concluded to extend the time for one month longer in order to give all an op- portunity to take advantage of the offer. A large num- ber of orders for the volumes have been received during the past few days and many inquiries made about them. No better description of the books can be made than that set forth in the advertisement, but we will say that no such an opportunity to get good value for one's money has ever been •ffered to the readers of any paper. The books contain just the information that is needed by the horseman and stockman, and for the amateur breeder they are indispensable. There are four nays by which subscribers can secure these excellent books, which are stated in an advertisement on another page. CONTINUOUS COURSING is getting in bad odor in Los Angeles. Agricultural Park has been used by the coursing people there for a year or more past on Satur- days and Sundays until the people of that city have be- come imbued with the idea that it is simply a gambling game that is a detriment to the community. The park property was outside the city limits and therefore beyond the control of the Los Angeles authorities but a way was found to stop the game. An election was held last week and Agricultural Park was taken into the cor- porate limits. The City Council then revoked the liquor license held by the parties who conducted the coursing game and finally the stockholders of the Sixth Agricultural District passed a resolution stopping all coursing on their property and instructed the Directors to notify the lessee and all parties subletting from him to vacate the premises. C. W. Williams intends making Cypress 2:22J, by Strathmore, one of the champion producers. He has put five of her foals in the list, all of which are in 2:20 or better and has given her a prodncing daughter, and is now working two more of her produce. HuruesB Horses at Marysville. The spring meeting to be given by the Marysville .Tockey Club will begin neit Tharsday, having been postpooed one week on account of the rain. The Marysville Democrat of last Saturday contained the following account of horses now at work on the track there: First in the line is Ljnbood, a promising animal entered for the 2:27 trot which takes place Saturday. Diamont, by Hogoboom's L;nmont, is entered for the free for-all trot Friday. Lena A, also by Lynmont. is a green three-year-old, but she will go in the 2:40 trot of the first day and in the free- for-all OD Saturday. Freda 8., a full sister to Lena A, will go in the free for- all on Saturday. Cora S will take part in the free for-all pace, and Dos Minutus, by Melvar, is entered in the 2:30 trot of the first day. Lynall, by Lynmont, goes in the 2:23 trot of the second day. Mr. Hcgoboom's splendid stallioQ Lynmont, with a record of 2:23J, will be well represented at the meeting through his colls. Elmer Hogoboom has [a three year-old pacer, Elmont, sired by Lyomont, who will start in a special race. The Butter county folks will be interested to know the animals that will represent their county at the meeting. Waller McAlpine has entered Dora Do, an animal they all bet on, for the 2:27 and 2:30 trots, and Suel Harris has two of his best atimals down on the program. Wm. Eigcr will be on hand wiih his favorite pacer Sibilo and Charlie Gray has one that will not be far behind any of them. Bill Harkey's Clara H., which animal has been in the hands of 'Oregon Jimmj" Sullivar at Chico, is home for thcEo races. Peter Kerrigan was out ytslerday steppicg bia favorite buggy mare around I he track. He and Jim Little- john will have entries in the Farmers' Rjce. Dan Morgan's trotter, Doty's Brigadier, and his runner, McFarlane, aUo Lou L., the pride of Marjsville, will be seen at their best Ibis week. Chas Raish has entered hie mare Cyclone for the 2:27 and free-for-all trots. John J. McGrath'e favorite Falone will go in the 2:27 trot with "Old Dan" in the sulky. This animal is said to have shown splendid speed of lale and good work is ex- pected. McUralh has also a full sister to Falone, eaid to be a very promisiDg colt, that will go in the two-year-old trot. MunroD, the Sacramento pacer, is entered in the free-for- ali. Ed. Donnelly will be here from Chico with two very good ones, and John Saunders of Smartsville will bring a grand- son of the famous Sydney. Louis Padilla has bis mare, Hazel, on the track each day and she is showing splendid form. John Stevenson has a pacer entered and the McCnne Bros, will have good stock in the ruoniog and trotting events. The expenses ol the Boston horse eboff this year were about $50,000 and the net profits about $10,000 Although a success, President Tbayer recently said that a majority of the stockholders were in favor of dissolving the association, but that nothing had been done in this direction. The show was the source of constant care to the [directors, Messrs. E. V. R Thayer and Frank Seabnry in particular giving it a great deal of attention, and while these .later are not averse to holding another, they do not care to do all the work again. . ^ — = Range horses in Oregon and Washington, as previously noted, are again becoming valuable. Tfaere is such a scar- city of good horses that the market for the cayuses is bene- fited sympathetically and at a recent sale of a band of 160 head of range animals by the sberifi of Franklin county, Washington, some of the best animals sold up to $22 per head, which is a noticeable improvement over the $1.50 to $2 which was paid for several thousand head of similar stock about a year ago. William Fenn 2:07}, has been consigned to two sales this year and is not sold yet. His owner, W. D. Althouse, Philadelphia, held off for $8,500, after a bid of $5,500 had been made for the stallion at Cleveland. Horsemen say the Marysville track has never been in better condition than at present, so some very fast time and excellent sp rt may be looked for Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday of next week. Part of the training of Bob Filz^immons, tbe champion pugilist of the world, consists this time of wrestling with a full grofvn Shetland pony. Tbe horseless carriage is cer- tainly not in it. ♦ A TELEGRAM Sent out last week by the Associated Press from Davenport, la , elated that the stakes opened for the meeting there the first week in July had not filled. A STATiSTiciAK figures out that since the Speedway in New York has been completed $250,000 has been spent for horses to drive thereon. June 3, 1899J ®tr^ ^veeifev tmb ^0vi»ntmu 361 THE LATE L. J. ROSE. Es-Uoited States Senator Stephen M. White of Lo3 An- geles, after hearing of the death of the late Senator Rosei sent to the Los Angelea Herald the following beautiful tribute to his memory: "L. J. Rose is dead. He parted with life after years of manly effort. He faced the world beyond after the accom- plishment of mioy a 'victory of mind over matter." He left no colossal fortune to induce slander — or to stimulate greed. He erroneoasly thought that the term of his useful- ness had expired. He struggled, as did others who resided not far from him to baild up this section an 1 to mafce it bloom and prosper. He was a partner in the toil of those who made San Gabriel VdUey baautiful and historic. Responding to the exertions of Mr. Rose and his co-laborers, the orange grew where *he insignificant cactus wag native, the vine bled where the coarse and fugitive grass had been reproduced years without namber. The modern cottage, covered by the ever-blooming rose, the sweet pea and the twining vine, the flowery garland of many names, all attested and attest the wisdom and taste of his intelligeocs and exertion. More important than this was his direct iuflaence upon manhood. The merry voice of cbildhood, the half uttered sentences of budding womanhood, the bold declaration of the newly mida mia, ezea ths appaiU of iafiutile sincerity at tested the birth of the Southern Californian of to-day. In this realizition Mr. Rose played a leading part. His personal hospitality, always seconded by those about him, en. deared him to all. He was like many of his aasociates, a local pioneer. Men of to day may excuse him of erroneous judgment, but his eflforts will bear fruit, and it will be said of those who worked with him: "They made us great." Money is not soul. It ma? rule the body; its necessity we ever recognize. Beyond all this is sterling gift of truth, 'the synonvm of sincerity, of progress, which declines to lessen the common jjy because it may result in the promot- er's grief. Rose was a candid man. I have never known him accused of hypocrisy. He was, passibly, over candid. He was a magnanimous man. The only charge against him in this respect is that he was too generous. I knew him well, not only as a citizen, but as an official. I sat by his side in the Senate of California. He often declared that he sym- pathized with railroads, and yet he voted always agains' every corporate measure which antagonizsd the people. Indeed, it was said of him that he was a true anti-monopolist. He was fair. How few are faiil How seldom does the individual register an unbiased judgmenil He was fearlessly just. How few are jiail Ho» very few are fearlessly just io the sense that they prefer right to success-I He made and lost fortunes. Men may blame him who have never acquired anything, but their criticism will pass unhpeded. More important than this was the direct promise of honest design. The failure of aspiration is not important — save as it involves a lesson. But the lessons of that which has not won means a new condition. It is said he hi»d faults. Who is there who will escape the remarks of quondam friends, when, shorn of his power, be passes from ioflaence or sinks into the grave? Toe days of authority are thoge of adolation; the moments of adversity find in the abode of suffariog only the few who are really true. The martyr dies, reliant on his Maker, the patriot Dpon an issue, ever buffeted by interest, and impossible of location. Mr. Rose watched with zsalous care the interests of his family. Those who knew him appreciated hia solicitude for the welfare of all who depanded on him. It is true that he took his life. Suicide is not a right. It is violative of rectitude and contrary to those divine ordi- nances which make penance and suffering elements in the accompUehment of salvation. But are those who kill them- Belves all suicides in the ulterior sense? Tired and worn with life's struggles, trembling in the evening of an unequal coclest, with frame broken by terrible effo:t, eroded by care and bowed down by that sorrow which flows from ungratified effort, the man of three score and ten grasps hia fevered head. What is there for hioi? He is no longer young. Contend- ing with issues which would have been light in his younger days, he does not laugh in the midst of the tempest about him. When he enjoyed the fruition ot developed strength he sought contest and won; but the hour must arrive when man's brain is on the down grade. The passing of years is certain to tell. Responsibility accumulates, vitality lessens, the time server ceases his aid, the companions of halcyon days are no longer present. All this tends to depression. The fading of financial re- i sources, the corsequent loss of influence, the indifference perhaps, of some upon whom he relied, these elements must ever tell upon individual intellect, must thrill and urge him to a final conclunion. When L. J. Rose saw, on the eveninc of his Hfe, his reced- ing star, when be recalled it as it stood in its zenith, who can wonder that his aged fnrm felt the strain, and that the frerzy of unaccojapHshed hopes, of laudable desires not won, wooed bim from the path of intellect and pluceed him into a condition of deppondency, resoIliDg io a deed which, in reason's domioaot hoars he would not have done. He did not take his life with malice aforethought. His death was the consequence of unbearable woe, operating npon the tired brain of a honest, proud and royal man- Under this con- straint the end came Without volition.— Stephen M. White. Youngsters in Training at Palo Alto, "Palo Alto will not campaign any more," writes Superin- tendent F. W. Covey, "but will trot in stakes such colts and fillies as will be reserved for breeding purposes. Houser has in his string the grand looking young stallion Nazote, the full brother to Azote 2:04|, by Whips. He is the finest looking large horse in America. He will be worked some this year, and as he showed a mile in 2:34 as a three-year- old, a quarter In 0:^5, grtat thiogs are expected of him. "The pride of Palo Alto, Monbells (2), by Mendocino, dam Beautiful Bells, will be ha idled this year, the intentions being to have him fill his engagements as a three-year-old in 1900. He is of the show-horse type, beautiful in form, with a bold way of going that is very attractive. He weighs close to 1000 pounds and moves like a feathpr-weight. He is pronounced by horsemen to be the finest-looking foal Beautiful Belle ever had. He is her last since 1897, though we have hopES that in 1900 she will give us one by Nazote. "Altivo (4) 2:1SJ is represented in the string by Altorena, bay colt, dam Rowena (2) 2:17, by Azmoor. This youngster has a preponderance of thoroughbred blood, being by a half- thoroughbred sire, out of a mare carrying three-quarters thoroughbred blood. His dam, Rowena, was the first two- year-old trotter to beat 2:20 in a race. A speedy looking filly and a very promising one is the brown filly (2) Altoma, by Altivo, dam Sonoma 2:28. by Electioneer, out of the great Sontag Mohawk. Another Altivo is the three-yesr. old colt Eiigido, fall brother in blood to Rio Alto (3) 2:16^, and Palita (2) 2:26. The latest of the Altivos is the hand- some two year-old filly Altiana, dam Orphan Girl, by Piedmont. "Mendocino (2) 2:19J, is represented by Monibel, two- year-old colt, dam Bonnibel (4) 2;17|, by Azmoor, and the bay gelding f2) dam Alfrexta by Alfred 2:25. Dexter Prince has in the string the chestnut uHy Vio'eto (2), dam Violet^ by Electioneer, and Antevo, chestnut filly (2), dam the fam- ous broodmare Columbine, dam of Anteeo, Antevolo, Anteros J. C. Simpson and Coral. This filly will make a great per- former. Princess Liura, bay filly (2), by Dexter Prince dam Laura C. (dam of Laurel 2:13J), by Electioneer, fills out his list, and she is one of the beat. "Boodle 2:12^ has as his representatives the brown colt (2) out of the great Expressive (3) 2:12^, and the bay filly (2) dam Luta, sister to Advertiser 2:15|^, and the bay filly (2) dam Coral 2;18J, bv Electioneer. "The great McKinney 2:11J, has but one in the string,and she is a crackeij ick, out of Susette 2:23^, by Electioneer. It looks like the Mood of Alcyone and Electioneer will have a fast performer in Susera. "In the breaking-barn are twenty-one yearlings, among the number Palita's, by Wildnut; Lad? Ellen's, by Mendocino; Edith's, by Advertiser; Consolation's, by Advertiser; Elden'e, by Azmoor; Linnet's, by Adbell; Athena's, by Adbell; Lady Nutwood's, by Advertiser; Ashby's, by Advertiser; Coral's by Dexter Prince; Carrie C's, by Dexter Prince; Atalanta's, by Oro Wilkes; Sallie Benton's, by Adbell; Esther's, by Mendocino; Lillie Thorn's, by Altivo; Lula Wilkes', by Altizi; Waiana's by Advertiser; Manette's, by Adyertiser, Sontag Mohawk's, by Mendocino and others. "In the kindegarten are twenty head taking their first lessons. So you will see we are quite basy here." The Belotta Farm Sale. Wm. G. Layng, of the Occidental Horse Exchange, held a very successful sale of trotting bred roadster and general purpose horses at 721 Howard street last Tuesday. The day was a very bad one for the auction basiness, as the rain fell all day and kept many away from the sale. However, some two hundred people were present and Sam Watkine, ih** auctioneer, did not have to dwell long on any horse, the bidding being spirited and lively. The horses were from C. E. Needham's Belotta Farm and were a good looking, well conditioned lot. None had been worked for speed and racing speed waa not claimed for any of them. They were broke and gentle and ready for work and the buyers all think they got good value for their money. Thirty- eight head were sold for a total of $3307, an average of a little over $85, The highest priced horse of the sale was a five-year-old stallion called Jim Budd, by Steve Whipple 2:12, He was a good looking bay, and went to Walter Hobart's bid of $230. Mr. Hobprt Eent the horse to Dr. Masoero immedi- ately, bad him castrated and docked, and would not take a thousand dollars for him to day. He will make a stylish car- riage horse, A team of mares by Steve Whipple brought $200» a pair of fueldings $205, and a matched team, mare and geld- ing, went for $300. A chesmut gelding with silver mane and tail, a showy horse, but lacking in action, brought $160. One or two small and rather inferior horses brought very low prices, thus bringing the average down. Taken alto- gether the sale was a good one and showed conclusively that horses are in much belter demand than they weie a year ago. In fact this lot would not have averaged more than $40 then. Mr. Layng will have another sale of driving, draft and general purpose horses next Tuesday, Jane 6th, at the same place. Nako? Hanks 2:04 is not the first queen of the turf which has been brfd to a thoroughbred etallioD; Flora Temple, which was the first trotter to beat 2:20, produced a colt by imp. Leamington. Heats in Standard Time. Below is a list of all the 2:10 pacers which have won fifty or moie heats in standard time: Bullmont 2:09| .,145 Johnston 2:06} 138 Hal Pointer 2:04* 129 Ravpn 2:10 115 Gil Curry 2:09^ H2 Robert J. 2:01J 108 Woodshed 2:0y} 105 Barney 2:08 104 Guy 2:062 103 Vitello 2:09i 101 Badge 2:06} 91 Joe Patchen 2:01} 86 Paul 2:07} 85 Cleveland S. 2:10 84 Mascot 2:04 83 Ella T. 2:08} 82 Coleridge 2:05} 81 Roan Wilkes 2:04| 74 Bamps 2:04} , 73 Ithuriel 2:09} 72 Guinette 2:05 70 Fidol 2:04^ 69 Judge Dwirg 2:08} 69 Deck Wriah 2.09^ 67 Fred K. 2:0i.f 67 Roy Wilkes 2.06J 66 Prince Alert 2:07} 66 John R. Gentry 2:00^ 63 Veta 2:09} 62 Strathberry 2:04} 59 Chebalis 2:04} 68 Maj. Wonder 2:09| 57 Anaconda 2:04^ , 55 Rubinstein 2:05 55 Afrite 2:07^ 54 Hal B. 2:09i 54 Lottie Loraine 2:05| 53 Moonstone 2:09 53 Searchlight (4) 2:04J 53 W. W. P. 2:05J 53 Dan Q 2:07^ 52 King Egbert 2:09| 52 Kansas 2:09} 51 Ace 2:09} 51 W. Wood 2:07 50 Conlinaed from Page 365]. manufacturing season, and thereafter during the shooting onei especially the testing of cheap concentrated nitros,with which there is much greater chance of accidents in loading. Then the best loading has been foand to give unreliable results with nitre-compounds, if the caps used happened to be either too strong or too weak. A great deal of blame for eccentricities in nitros has been placed by sportsmen to the account of the powders, when the caps were really at fault. The last year or two have seen great improvempnt in the manufacture of caps suitable for nitro-powder; but they have not yet reached perfection by any means. Ooe out of a hundred only may be found faulty, but the sportsman is gnnerally inclined to blame bis gunmaker for that one defective cartridge out of the hundred supplied to bim, though the fault does not lie with the latter, who had no hand in the manufacture of the cap that caused the mischief. The gunmaker is blamed be- cause be comes personally in contact with the customer, while the cap manufacturer does not. In truth, it would seem almost impossible to secure exactly the same quantity of fulminatiog compound in each of a hundred caps. Heat, fiash and pressure may be exactly the same in ninety-nine caps, but the hundreth seems certain to have an abnormal quantity of fulminate and to give abnormal results when the cartridge is exploded by it in the sportsman's tun. In such event tbe guomaker is to be felt for — he has to stand the bruntjof the complaint. The loading may have been per- fectly correct, the powder in excellent corditioo, and the wads all that could have beeu desired, and yet an occasional cartridge fizzles off, apparently for no ascerlainable cause. Tbe fault lies in the cap, which has evidently been uosuit- able for the powder through accident ii its manufacture. Sportsmen have to bear with such eccentricities in a per- centatje of cartridges until better capping is finally arrived at. Until then occasion'il irregularities in cartridges may be encountered, which should not be erroneously attributed, however, by sportsmen to any want of due care in loading on the part of their gunmakers. Discrepancies, again, in size of shot have also given rise to complaints bv sportsmen disposed to blame their gun- makerp, whereas the blame lav entirely at the doors of the shot manufacturers working without a proper system of securing uniformity in sizep, mark?, and number. And, in- deed, what applies in this way to tbe manufacture of shot also applies in some degree to tbe making of cartridge shells, each of the manufactures seeming to be a law unto himself. There is need for combination among tbe makers of cases, if only to secure uniformity in their various products, and the adoption of the same standard of size for alt, so that shells may exactly fit the chambers. Tbis matter is now being discussed in gun-making and ammunition-maonfaclur- ing circlea, and theii is every probability of arriving at hard and fast standards by ereater co-rpsration. Within ihe last few days co-operation be' ween ihetival firms of ammunition manufacturers has succeeded in raising the price of oariridge shells ibronghout by about five per cent. That may be allowable in view of (be rise in price of the metal used in the manufacture; but we miebt, at leapt, look for equal co- operation in fixing and adhering to the same standard of size by tbe absence of which sportsmen are the only safferere. — Country Life. 362 Wlj& ^r^«&^' mttr ^iwt«»ttm» [June 3, 1899 Sulky Notes. Azote 2:04|, is the fastest trotter ever sold at auction. J. M. Alviso, of Pleasanloa, has sold his mare Little Miss 2:17i, by Sidmore to S. VV. oilman of Watsonville. An effort is to be made to establish a state fair at Lex- ington, Ky,, with an annual appropriation of $10,000. It is probable that the Fourteenth District Agricultural Association will hold a fair in Santa Uruz this year. If there was. a big purse for three-year-old pacers in Cali- fornia tbis year it would probably fill "good and plenty." KoAD horses handled and tor sale. Orders taken. Address D. K. Misner, 1309 Fulnc street, city. * The half mile track project which the Golden Gate Park Driviug (Jlub Associsiion nas under consideration is likely to be a go. DiAWOOD 2:14J is reported to be pacing like a Kansas cyclone at the Sacramento track, and a big reduction in his record is looked for. Since the sale of Advertiser, Palo Alto Farm has only three sons of Electioneer remaining in the stud, Altivo, Azmoor and Mendocino. The Lodi people are now wishing they had taken more iaterest in tneir trainiag track and otfared mjre inducemBois for trainers to locate tbere. Joe Thayee has oSered $750 for the foal that Sorrento, dam of Jay Hawker, 3, 2:14J, will produce by Jay Bird, if it comes straight and all rigtii. The list of entries for the Denver meeting which appears on anotber page shows that the California horses are very much in evidence in nearly every event. Ltnbood and Daimont will both be campaigned this year by W. Hogaboom, who is handling several other trotters be- longing to D. E Knight, of Marysville. MiLLABD Sanbebs, who has been in the East for tbe past year, is contemplatiog returning to California this year in time to take part in the circuit races. Lena A. , a green three-year-old by Lynmont, will start in tne 2:40 class at the Marysville meeting next week. Sbe is in W. Hogaboom's string and is said to be fast. The opportunity of tbe ^apa or Santa fiosa people to give a fair this year should not be allowed to piss. Either place can give a fair or race meeting that will pay a profit. BABHEr DEMAREar, of New York, was the person who telegrapned an tffsr of $10,000 for Monterey 2:09J. Mr. Williams' reply was that $15,000 would take the son of Sidney. Mb. SAiiSBaEY told the horseman at Cleveland that Nut- wood WilKes' diughter, Alix S , better known as the Brad- btiry mare, is, barring one, tne hiSt trotter he overbad any- hing to do with. The Pleasanton Bulletin says that Tbos. Greene of Dougberiy is keeping his eye open for a number of good horses which be intends securing for a string to be taken East next season. A HALF-BKOTHEB of the great Joe Patchen is being trained in Denver. This Paicheu is a three-year old and was never worked until this season. He made a trial mile a day or so ago in 2:^8|. Andy McDowell showed the champion Azote 2:04| in the ring at Cleveland when he was sold. Will B. Wtlite, one of the cleverest matinee drivers of Cleveland, was the purchaser of the horse. The Marysville meeting had to be postponed one week on account of the rain. It will open next Thursday. There are a large number of horses at tbe track there, and some good contests are expected. The rain this week stopped work on some of the tracks, and probably saved many a youngster from getting too much drilling. "Let ups" of a few days' duration are beneficial to the young colts and fillies. The man who is building tbe wagon which is to be drawn by Battleton and The Alibott when they start agiinst tbe team recoid has wagered a suit of clothes with Ed Geers that it will not weigh over 38 pounds. The Stockton Driving Club is going away ahead with energy and vim and will certainly give ihis year one of the best meetings ever held in that city. About $500 worth of work is to be done at the track forthwith. Central Girl 2:25, by Nutwood Wilkes, was worked a mile in 2:17 on the Alameda track last week. This mare has shown enough speed to be a splendid prospect for the CiBsaee in which she will be entered this year. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Sixth District Agricultural Association was held at Los Angeles last Wednesday The following directors were elected- E T. Wright, C. E. Decamp, S. N. Androus, N. A. Covar- uMa», Lewie Thotoe, W. B. Nicholson, F. G. Teed. H. J. Fleishman. The directors then elected the following ofij^ers: E. T. Wright, president; C. E. Decamp, vice-presideni; Lewis Thorne, secretary; H. J. Fleishman, treasurer. Secretary Toman of the Empire City Trotting Club announces that out of two hlindred and sixteen nominations to the trotting and pacing slakes which closed in April, two hundred and one have made second payment. As long as the trotting horse with a thoroughbred cross "close up," brings high prices at the bie auctions, and pulls down the purses at Grand Circuit meetiogs, we will not bear much of that talk about the thoroughbred foolishness Sam Gamble believes that- Who Is It is one of the great- est horses ever foaled. He says be i^ the best one he ever look across the mountains and that if care is taken in pre- paring him he will trot as fast as any horse now living. Those who heard Monroe Salisbury little speech at Cleve- land when Azote was led into the auction nog say that he surely was tbe "old man eloquent" on that occa8ion,and every word he uttered about the old champion came right from toe heart. Voodoo 2:27J, by Stamboul 2:07J, ont of Eva, by Sultan, second dam Minnehaha, was sold at the Splac-Newgass sale for $70. He was so:d at the Kellogg sale in New York in 1890 lor $24,100, a Lossof $2700 a year for tbe nine years owned by Mr. BabcocB. ^ The names of G. M. Ashe, P. E. Anzir, J. A. Scholefield and J. F. Dunne have been suggested to Governor Gage for appointment as Directors cf tbe San Beniio County Agricul- tural District No. 33. A fair and race meeting will prob- ably be given at HoUister this year. James Faeis. jR.did not get very large prices at the Fasing sale for his coosigomeot, neither did Powell Reeves, of Spokane. The horses they took over would have sold to better advantage here in California. Monroe Salisbury's lot, with two or three exceptions, went for low prices also. Another proof of the wonderful stimulus which the Speedway has given to driving is the fact that the manufac- turers of high-class road wagons cannot keep even with their orders, a happy state of sflairs which has not previously existed for many years, if it ever did before, — Spirit of the Times. Kobebt Bonneb, of New York, was tbe New York gen- tleman whose letter to Chas. Tanner instructing him to bid $10,000 on Who Is It miscarried. Mr. Bonner's instructions to Mr. Tanner were to look ihe horse over and if be was all right to bid as high as ten thousand for him It is too bad tbe letter was not received in lime. In regard to Derby Princess li:08|-, who will be brought back from Europe, according to report her owner, Mr Henry Fleischmao, says that none of her trainers abroad seemed able to get ber confidence, and sbe did not set like the same mare she was in America. He thinks sbe will do well ly returning to ber native heath. By a resolution paised at its late session the National Trotting Association bas made it imperative that hereafter those who have cases before the Board of Keview must be represented in person or by a lawyer in practice before the civil courts. This does not apply to matters that come before ihe different District Boards of Appeals. A MARE was sold at the Belotta Firm sale held at the Oc- cidental Horse Exchange last Wednesday that was claimed to trace oftener to Justin Morgan than any animal in the State. There were six'.een crosses of that horse in her pedi- gree. She was a true type of the Morgan horse in form but was not much larger than a Shetland pony. Obdinaey horses will sell better here in California than at the Eastern auctions. Animals that can be sold for $100 here will not brine more than $150 over the divide, and as it costs between $80 and $90 to land a horse there it is better to sell them here. If one owns a real crackerjack, however, and wishes to sell him, tbe Chicago, Cleveland or New York markets are tbe places to get good prices Eclectic, brother to Arion, sold at the Cleveland sale for $125, but the purchaser soon afterwards sold him for $500. His new owner, Mr. Middleton, has a number of good mares by Onward, Robert McGregor and other good sires, and will give the little horse a chance. It would not be surprising if Eclectic's produce were heard of within the next three or four years, and if they are not he will be the only son of Electioneer sold East that has not sired 2:30 speed. AccORDiNO to tbe turf papers, Ed Geers will make bis first start with the Village Farm string at the Windsor meet- ing the week of July 3d and will also try to land some of the money up at Saginaw tbe following week before cutting in at the Blue Ribbon meeting at Grosse Pointe. From the same source it is learned that the silent man will ship bis campaigners from the New York farm to Grosse Pointe this week in order to put the finishing touches on near tbe track, where tbe staft is to be made. Maud Morkay, tbe Hsmbletonian Wilkes mare that sold for $300 at tbe Cleveland sale, was afterwsrds re-sold for twice the money and will go to Europe. This mare was really slaughtered at the sale and should have brought a big price. Her having one hip slighily down was sgairst ber, however. Charley Davis drove her a quarter in 35 seconds over tbe Cleveland track. John Splan, who has spent the winter and spring in Chicago attending to his sales business, hss shipped his horses to his old home, Cleveland, and will shape them up for the coming season He will train Barometer, bv Bsron Wilkis; the Director stallions Marshall Director and Medium Director, the fast pacer Jakey Hill, ReaiisI, by Axtell, and a few promising green ones. Drivers had better keep an eye on the judges' stand this sesBon and so deport themselves that no fines will he inflicted. It has been the custom at man? meetings heretofore to fine drivers and then remit the amount either at the end of the race, or the close of the meeting. The Board of Review has recentlv decided that all fines must stand and can only be re- mitted bv the District Boards of Appeal or the Board of Review after an appeal has been taken. So it is best for tbe boys to "look a leedle oudt" this summer. A New Yoek paper saye: The great stallion Advertiser v«lned bv the late Senator Lelaod Stanford at more than $100 000. and who trotted to a record of 2:15J and was timed a quarter in 30^ seconds, a 2:02 gait, has arrived safely at Stony Ford and is attracting many visitors to that farm, tbe birthplace of Electioneer. Tbe prepotent lines of Elec- linneer and George Wilkes are united in Advertiser, and as 3092 standard performers have come directlv from these lines Mr. Elbert Bonner has decided to breed Rnssells, sister of Maud S., to the handsome and fas! son of Electioneer anil Lulu Wilkes. AccoRDiKG to Ihe record of the Board of Appeals of the the American Trotting Aseociation, the boldest j ib of ring- ing attempted last year was in the case of Ihe bay mare Babette, pacer, 2:11}, owned bv W. G. Woodworlh, of Detroit, Michigan, but under the management of B F. Klock, of Detroit, who paced as Arthur Arnold, of Toledo, Olio. Babette was dyed a chestnut color, and entered in 2:40 pacing classes, especially at Grand Rapids. Michigan, as Lady Elkins. During the race at this latter place Babette was recognized by George G. Robins, and the men who were handling ber as Lady Elkins were called to the judges' stand and ordered to make the regulation identification under the rules. This tbey were unable to do, and took the mire from the track. Since then many eSirts to locate the ofifenders have failed, and the board has ordered the expulsion of Woodworth and Klock, and the mare. The while horse Black Hawk McGregor, now owned in Germany inherited bis color from an ancestor, through bis dam, that was snow-white, with black fpola the size of a silver dollar over the hips. One has only to call attention to the horses sbe was bred to and see the produce to see bow strong was the color transmitted. The white horse. Black Hawk McGregor, was the dsm's first foal, and, as all know, bis sire was Robert McGregor. Next from her Patchen Wilkes and Sultan each sired a white filly, bnib of which are dead Next Onward sired a milk-white filly, with a few black spots in the skin, which show tbrough the fine silken hair. Next Ashland Wilkes brought a beautiful bay, but when she shed at three years old she shed ont a roan, and as a four-year-old she was a gray, and in a verv few years sbe will be a snow white also. This old mare, Lizzie Drew, was a family pet of perfect disposition and great endurance, highly bred. Her sire was a gray horse, known as Grey Esgle, a son of Vermont Black Hawk, dam Dy Alexander, a white circus horse. Sbe lived to be 26 years old. and foaled a colt at the age of 24. Her owner, Mr. 8. Lehman, of New- ton, Kas., still has the two daughters, one by Onward and the other by Ashland Wilkes, There will be a great pacing race at Detroit, on Friday July 2l8t, at the Blue Ribbon meeting. On that day the greatest pacers in America will meet, as the owners of Star Pointer, Joe Patchen, John R. Gentry, Searchlight and Anaconda have made an agreement with tbe Detroit Driviog Club to start their horses in a special race on that day for a purse of $2000, mile heals, best two in three. Tom Keating has both Searchlight and Anaconda, and this pair of young pacers have shown such remarkable speed that he has been anxious to compete with the three other cracks. It is bis intention to start one of the pair in the 2:04 pace Thursday and the other one will be pitted against the two-minute horses, for such the trio of campaigners really are. McClary will drive Star Pointer, McHenry will be up behind Search- light or Anaconda, Andrews will pull the ribbons over John R. Gentry, and it is quite likely that Ed. Geers will engage to team Joe Patchen, as it was tbe silent man who drove tbe noble black horse when he won the memorable race from Pointer at Columbus in 1897. And what a race it will be if the weather continues favorable for rapid conditioning np to the opening of the Grand Circuit. It will doubtless be tbe first time this year the crack pacers are turned around for the word. Individual world's records may not be broken, but it is certain to be a fast race and a spectacular one, and with only two heats necessary to decide, it is among the possibil- ities that a two minute mile may he reeled cff. QUINN'S OINTMENT FOR HORSES standsattheheadof all veterinary remedies. Such troables as Spavins, Ctirbs, Windpuffs, Splints. Bunches have no I J terrors for a horse if the master keeps and applies Ouinn's Ointment. All E M well-known horsemen speak of it in the highest terms : m Wilier t Sibley, of Franklin, Pa., owners of St. Bel, brother of late Bell Boy, write, "We have » ^ 'teed Qninn's Ointment with great snccess and believe i* falSUsall claimed for it. We cheer- tel fully recommend it toi onr friends." For Cnrbs, Splints, Spavins or Bunches, it has no equal. M Price|i.5o. Sold by all druggists or sentbymail 1 W. B. EDDY ■ Events 1 Targets 20 Sears, W 19 Fchuliz. E. 15 Klevesahl, E 15 RicklefsoD. H .19 Neuaiadter, N 15 Shaw, a A 15 Rosv.Jos .16 Darbatn, L 15 LemoiQ, R. E „ 7 George. Dr. W. S _ 8 Hartley. A. C J6 Taylor. J. P 11 Feudner. M.O ....18 Nauman. C » -18 v\ebb. A J „17 Haight. C. A _15 Golcher, W. J 16 Forsier. Edg 15 JrliebinKer.A. G 17 .Seeds. Geo 12 Tavlor. Jos. - -.12 "Outealt" 12 La Motte. V. J 12 Baker, C. W 18 RoseDberg, R. C 12 Hovt. H. A. _13 "R. B. Haydeu" „.15 L.ammer6. Geo. H 9 Di-mufees, D 16 Murdoct, ^V. E " Fox " 18 Thompson, 8 -17 St. John. S. C 14 Hyde, Dr. A. T „ _17 '-.siitn" 16 "Gld2i'=r" 10 Dursr, J.H 13 Haile. Dr. D. R tl Andrus. W. F - 12 Dehenham, C. W 15 Hauer. J. B - 9 Feudner, F -17 " Heidelberg " „18 Anderson, Geo. H 17 Covkendall, R 14 Hobson. W. B 17 Varien. W. H -13 Merrill, F 18 •■G Star" ™.H Forster. Eag....- — lo Kerrison, E « -13 Brans. J 20 Karuey. J - 17 Bekeart, P. B 15 Batcher, J. H 13 Moomaw, J.W 16 Velie, T. W 15 White, H H 12 Allen. M. C - -11 Iiigalsbie. L 19 Justins, H -13 Grant. C. F -15 Seaver. W. H ™..20 Carr, Chas 16 Owens. L D «».16 Orear, W. L 12 Merrill. C _ 12 King, E. W 13 McCutchan, J. B 14 Hawxborst. L S -13 RobertBOD. W. L 14 Grnhb. I. R D 14 Mitchell. C. T ™ McDonnell. M „.. Bickerstafl, J Roos Trophy contest between three-man teams, at twenty- five singles (^nown traps unknown angles] per man; entries and scores, GAEDEK Ciry NO. 1. I SAN FEASCIECO. "Heidelberg" 25 Sears- 24 Merrill, F -24 -chultz. E ™ „ 23 Anderson ...,«,..— -22 Klevesahl « 21 2 S 4 S ^ 20 20 20 20 StiotatB'ke ■s 17 17 17 IS 100 as 88 a) 17 16 In 100 83 83 19 17 15 17 100 83 83 in 17 14 15 100 78 78 M 12 14 1/. 100 64 64 H 16 11 13 100 69 69 19 16 17 18 100 86 K< IV 14 14 14 100 74 74 19 IL 14 11 100 62 62 in 6 — 60 24 14 16 18 17 100 80 80 12 18 14 17 100 72 72 18 15 19 17 100 87 87 17 19 17 18 100 89 89 19 15 20 •211 100 91 91 16 •20 17 13 I'O 81 81 16 17 17 18 100 83 83 It. 15 14 16 100 71 74 17 17 16 14 100 80 80 9 12 12 7 100 62 6Z 11 12 8 14 110 67 67 17 15 15 17 100 76 76 17 11 8 16 ICO 64 64 14 18 12 14 100 76 76 IH 11 4 10 100 60 60 16 16 14 13 100 72 72 16 13 14 80 68 f8 V 12 12 11 100 61 .11 18 15 16 16 16 100 20 81 16 81 18 16 15 18 100 Ki 83 17 14 13 14 100 lb 75 17 12 13 15 100 71 71 'A} 18 19 16 100 90 90 lo 11 16 !'2 100 70 70 16 12 11 16 100 63 6:4 19 17 19 17 100 86 85 12 14 6 11 100 61 .64 16 17 14 16 100 78 78 16 17 17 18 100 82 82 14 11 10 13 100 67 .67 17 14 19 16 100 Si 83 19 17 16 •2(1 100 90 90 lb 18 14 VI 100 82 8-2 •20 17 13 17 100 81 81 18 12 12 17 100 76 76 14 11 13 18 100 69 69 16 19 18 17 100 88 88 16 14 13 19 100 76 76 1/ 18 14 16 100 80 m 17 14 18 14 100 76 76 18 17 13 16 100 84 84 19 19 15 18 100 88 88 17 15 17 17 100 81 81 Vi in 16 17 100 71 71 14 13 11 16 100 69 69 13 13 17 11 100 69 69 H 15 17 12 100 69 69 15 15 12 1.1 100 68 68 17 16 10 16 ICO 78 78 16 15 16 12 ICO 71 71 14 14 16 13 100 71 71 17 16 IB 19 I'O 87 87 IH 16 19 16 100 79 79 17 IS 17 15 100 83 R3 12 17 11 14 100 66 66 17 15 14 16 100 74 74 12 15 17 14 100 71 71 17 12 8 11 100 62 62 12 9 15 13 ICO 62 62 17 15 IS 17 100 81 81 11 16 12 16 100 67 67 13 IV 40 30 ... 12 14 40 J6 16 13 40 28 Total".. .-68 Karney.., •Bear" .. Bruns...., Total 65 I EMPIRE. Durst ^ 23 Feudner. F 22 Debeuham 19 Total - -61 ANT OCH. Durham - „ 23 Ros3 20 Flicfclnger ^ 17 ...71 I IUEBCEU. Hvde „ 23 "Fox" „ 21 ,..21 1 lugalfibie „ .„ „ -21 Total »65 GAEDEN CITY NO. 2. CoykendalL. „ „..21 HolBon „ -21 Varien 21 Total 63 UNION. Hawxbnrst -.-18 Robertson „ ».— 'S McCutchan «. „17 Total.. Total.. JuHE 3, 1899] 5!Rj« ^veetisv mm ^pmtstnttH. 365 Scores of the individual races daj were the folIowiDg; dnring durioe the second Events _ 1 Targets _ __.20 Hatcher. I. H 16 iloomaw, J. W..... _16 Velie. F. W ™ 12 Whit^. U- H_ „ 11 Alleo. M. C ™ 10 losaisbie, L^,..„ _ 17 Darst, J. H „ 19 Andtos, W. F „ 7 HaiJe, U. R 14 DebeLhdtn, C. W - 14 Haoer, J. B ~ _ 11 Feadoer, F ^ 14 McCntchan, J. B _ H Mc DouDell. M l:i HawstiDr«t, L ...™ _"„16 Bicfee:8tBff. J „- ™.14 Micliels>oD, E. B 12 McDonnell, J Jnatins, a _ 17 Seaver. W. H 16 CaiT Cbas „ ,_13 Owens, L D ,...„..19 Orear. W, L .._ 15 Graut. C. F „ _...ll Seare W : _ „,.13 Scrnltz. E IS Klevesabl, E 15 KicklefsoD. H 17 Shaw. 4-. A 11 Nensiadter, N 16 "G Bear"' ». 16 Forster, Euff _.J7 Kerrison, E ^17 Bruns, J > _ 17 Kamejr, J „ >14 Befeeart, P. K 18 '•Fox" „ 18 Thf.mpEon, S 14 St. JohQ.3. C ™ 17 Hvde. Dr. A. T „„ ,.20 "Slim" - „13 "Glazier" „ ^...14 Ross, Joa „19 Durham, L ^ -14 Lemoin. E. E .19 Taylor, J. P _16 Hartley, A. C -13 FliC6i-iger. A. C 16 Feodner. M. O ™ _17 Nanman, C...„ 19 Webb. A. J _ 17 Halebt, C. A _I8 Gulcber, w. J _ 15 EorBier. Edg 16 "Heidelbee" „ „. 19 ADderson.G H 16 Coybendall, B 14 Hol>son. W. B „.16 Varlen. W H -14 Merrill. F „ 18 Merrill. C -14 King. F. W - 17 Grobb. I R. D _ ™.H RobertsoD, W. L 15 Eoseuberg. R. 0 „ 12 Lockwood, A. D 11 Hoyt, B. A _13 Diamakea. D 16 Lammera. G. H 8 Harri-ion. B T ^ McArtbnr. W. D 13 'Tom C^olt" - 4 La Motie. V J._ 12 '■KB Ha-vdea". „ Milrbell, 0. T „ 11 Holmes, F „ ™ 12 Arqnes. C ._ ^ II Muidocfc. W. E „ George, Dr. W. 8 _ _10 " Ootcalt " _14 Myrick. G 12 Seeds. Geo ..„„ 9 BHker, C. W „....12 Taylor. Jos....„. „ .10 Daniels. E „ 16 McRae, P ™ -18 Olson, E -...„ -.„ 15 Llddie. Eobt Anderson i. J „.... Fisb, Stanley 20 18 13 13 17 16 11 16 12 13 19 16 17 20 Shot at 100 14 13 19 IS 13 15 14 16 14 18 IS 14 S 14 10 18 12 14 14 16 11 8 lU 16 15 16 10 II 11 15 14 18 14 17 IS 16 13 18 12 15 16 18 17 17 19 16 16 19 15 18 15 18 12 15 14 IS 10 13 It 16 3 Id too ICO 100 100 100 100 100 ICO 100 100 lOO 100 100 60 lOU lUO 100 loo 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 loo lOO 100 100 100 iOO 100 100 ICO no 100 IDO ICO ICO 100 ICO 100 loo 100 no 100 100 100 ICO 100 100 ItO 100 100 100 100 ico IOJ 100 100 100 100 ICO iro 100 40 100 100 100 20 100 100 100 40 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 20 20 B'ke S3 69 70 76 6S Aotioch Gqq Clob Trophy coDtest between eiz-mao teams at twenty targets per man; the entries and scores were the following: GAEDEN CITY. FBESKO. " Heidelberg "._ 19 Anrter-on „ 19 Coykendall „ „„ Iri Bobpon 17 Merrill. F „ -...17 Varlen — ™„.-~ ~..14 Total 1C4 McRae- „ 20 Karney « « -H Daniels „ „ 17 For>ter. Eug 17 '• Bear " is Bmus 15 Total .,.102 EMPIEE. Andnia Bebe u bam ... ._«.»...„ DarFt Dismntes- „ _19 •' Fox " 18 Iogai5ble_ » ™..17 Uyie „. ™ 17 Thompson -.17 St. John - „ „ „ -15 Total 103 AsnocH. Ross 19 Fiickinger „ „„ Taylor. J. P ™ harham Lemoin — ... dartley 18 18 17 -14 13 Total ...„ SAN FEANCI3C0. -18 ._18 -- iZ I Scbultz...- Sears M urdock .. Mitctiell - _.17 ! Ricklefeon.. Fendner, P..„.™ _- -16 I dnaw Hanec. «- 1:^ I Kievesabl .. Total „ -98 I Total -9S TnaoN. Bickerstaff „ -.1'' 1 Mlrhelsen 13 R-ibertson IS i Olson 11 HawxHnrFt 16 | — McDonnell, M - 15 i Total ,&2 The following list of g nns and loads need daring the toar- nament by those who shot in the varioos events is sabmitted to oor readers: NA3IS. GC^5. POWBEa AST) SSETIX. SHOT. A-Ddraa. -.Parker— 48 Q D— Acme..- — 1 Anderson Greeoer 3CP W — mo 1 AllPD _ Smllh— 3'4 Pd P— Smo „., 1 Arqaps Parker— ''4 Tm P— trader - 1 BlciE(>rstaa smtih— 3^ Sch-Smo — 1 Barkfr Par-er— 3^ <'□ P— >mo 1 Bekpart "smilh— 3^^ EC.Scti— -mo 1 "(4 Bear".. Greeier— .1'^ Du P — =mo 1 BroDS (-trefoer 3'-i lu P— Smo • Baker _. ...Parker 3'.i Du P— Smo 1 Carr Parker— 33-4 Du P— Smo * Cowan -Parlter — 1 > n O—Acme 1 CTitendall r-re*'Der-3 C P W — ^■lt^o 1 Crale.T J bmllb— 3^^ K C. sch— Smo 1 De Witt MBlih— 3S EC— ''mo -1 Durham So^hh- ^G G D— H 8 I Derx^nbam _._ JSmiib— 18 <* D— Acme 1 Da- els. iiTvei'fr—ZH HhZ 1 Dlsmnkes CoU-61 u D — Acme 1 Dor^u iiabr..a£rn-<3n D. 3^ Da P— Acme l reodoer, O _- Ciahrougb— 3'4 Scb-I>>acler — 1 Fi-adDer, F Smith -a '4 !-ch— r>'adt-r -I P< raxpf. Edg. Smith— 3M A K— Smo - 1 Fonter.Eog „.Smitii— 3H B R— Hn^o I Nams. Girx?, Powdeb axd Sbell. Sho Flicbioger. — Srolib-.1M Da P— Smo _ 1 H Orahb .- .hemlnpt .u-c olt— A K— U M, C. 1U£ Golcher -....('labrough— 334 On P— Smo IH George-.- Parker— isn O— a B „„ 1'4 Grant Clair'Qgh— 3S Da P— Smo -1'4 Barttey BacHley- ^^liD— H 8 ^M Balghi oreener— ^'4 'u P— Smo - -IW Hovt win— .4 K— Leader. ._ )}4 Hyde Gre**ner — HQ n-Smo 1 5-16 Hobsoo .. Parker— .3 C P W— Smo 1 1-8 Hatcber— .: Lefever- 3'4 Da P— mo 1 I-S Halle Parker— :; Trnis — ^mn I 1-8 "Hayden" .Ciafirough — IS G D— H B Hi Bazen _ Parker- 3'4 I>n P-Smo, _ _.1M ' aaer „ Jreeoer-3 l-8Tr<'l3. ^- P W— Smo 1 1-8 Ra-.xharat — Parfeer— 4S -l D— Acme -.1^ Holtnes - Greener- 31^ To P— Smo ™ 1J4 Harrlann __._-_Parker-3W Sch— Leader -.--IM Ii galsble _ Smith— 43 n D-Prlm 1 1-8 JoaiUs -Parker- 3J4 Do P— i-eader Mi Jndy -Parker- 45G D— Acme Hi K Dg Greener— 3 14 Haz— Smj 1 1-8 Karney G refiner— 3'^ Pa F— -^mo Hi Klevesahl Parker-3'4 Da P— Smo, Trap -l\i Kerrlson Parker— 3^ B R— Smo - 1^ Lammers _Wlo— A K— L^ad^r „ Iji LemoIa„ Parker— 16 u D H B. Acme 1 1-3 La Motte „. RemingTOD— 3!4 D P— Leader-.....- m Llddie Liddle— J8G D— Acme 11-3 IxMjfcwood Parker— 3^ Haz—N R IH McrTonnell.M Sooit 3V4 l>a P— Smo - IM ailicbell Remlngl n— I8G D— Prim IM McCo Chan smilh-3M C P W-Nltro — IM Merrill, C _.. .3reener-4-5 u D— Acme — 11-8 Merrilt, P Eemifeton — lb G D— Acme 1 1-8 Mo'-maw Win- 3'4 Da P— Smo ..1 1-8 Mnrdock Smith— 3 IS D P— Smo T'p_ 114 Ml hels-en - Colc-SH D P— Trao I 1-3 Mcnonnell. J Parker— 3'4 D P— Smo — IM SIcKae..— Parker— 3H Sch— Leader IM Myrtck _ I^terer— -8 (* D— Acme t 1-3 McArthor -...W Ricti-3'4 E C— Leader IH Neuatadter— -..Greener — 3s D P— Leader . IM Nauman- - Cl-broagb- 3'4 B B-smo IM Orear _ Smith ai^ E l'- Leader IM Owens Clahrougb-SVi D P— ?-mo 1 1-8 Olsnn _-. W in— 43 'J D— Leader - - 1 1-8 Robertson, Jr. „ ClaDrooeh—iS 'J !>— Acme l\i Rnss L-f-ver— )3 a D. 3'm lib— 3 Id Sch— Leader _ _ -IM Seeds -Parker— 18 G D— H B _ _..15< Sinue Porker- 48G D— H B 1'4 Scha'tz, E G eener~3l4 s^h— Leader. Hi Srhaliz. F s-mlih 3y Sch— Leadt-r Hi St. Jobo „Gre€ner— 3 D P— Smo _ .; — _1 1-S Thompson _ Jihaca-43G D— Acme IH Tavlor. J Lefever ib G D— B R - 1 13 Tavlor, J. P t ranrate — 13 G D Sm 11-8 Tayli-r. J. M -..Remington— 4fi G D— Acme. 1^ "Tnm Coll" -Colt- 3M Trois— Smo 1 1-8 Varien Smitb -3^ D P— -^mo _ 1^ Velie Win— 3M D P— Smo „I t-8 Wptih-.... Smith- J8G D— Acme -. H4 While _ Cia'TOue"— 45G i)— Acme iH WUis... .-Clabruagh— 15 G D— Leader H4 Slarin County Oame La^w. The ordinance Eobmiited by the Marin Coanty Game Pro- tective Asscciation was adopted by the Board of SaperviEora last Monday. The close season for deer will be from September loth to Joly ISib, and for qaail from February Ist to November lEt, ihe season has been shortened and the limit is twenty-five birds per goo ifl one dav. An itcportant and effective advance in game protection has been taken by prohibiting the nse of magszioe repealing shot guns. Legislation of this naiure h^s been frequently urged by the Bbekdeb and Spohtsman and now the pioneer step in ibis respect has been taken by the officers of one of the leading fi^h and game couoties in the State. All wild birds, eicfpting blue jiyaard hawks, are pro- tected continually, and huoticg is forbidden in parks and enc'osores ^dj tiniog houses and aloog the public roads. Hunting for market is placed under the ban, and transpor- tation companies are forbidden to ship game outside the county. Trout may be caught with hook and line only from April lat to October 15:h. Violation of any of the nro- visions of the ordinance is made punishable by a fine of $200. or imprisGTiment at the rate of one day for each dollar of the gne. OARTRIDGH ANB SHKLL. A special meeting of the Olympic Gun Club was held on Thursday eveniog. The blue-rock events to-morrow are the regular shoots of the Keliance and Al?rt Gun Clubs. The California Wing Club ffill shoot live birds at It^gleside. The third aoooal Stale live bird touroameot under !he auspices cf the Olympic Gun Club commenced yesterday and will continue to-day and to-morrow, a full report of which will appear in our next issue. The San Francisco Gun Club announce a blue rock tour- nament in September and claim Saturday and Sunday the 9 h and 10th 8a the days for holding the shoot, particulars cf which will be announced hereafter. At the annual meeting of the California Inanimate Tar- get Association held in Antioch May 28'h the following cfficers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Dr. W. S. George, Antiocb, re elected; vice-president, J. B. Hauer, San Francisco; Dr. A. T. Hyde, Merced; George H. Ander- son, San Jose; Dr. J- H. Sather, Porterville; H. H. White, San Francisco; secretary-treasurer. Ad Guozendorfer, Mon- terey, re-elecied. It was decided to hold the next toarra- ment at Fresno on April 29th and 30, 1900. Thefollowingfrom the Shooting Times and British Sports- man well illustrates the prevailing ideas amongst English sportsmen as to the status of the ''pomp" or repaaling snot gun as a sportsman's gun. "A true sporting feeling seems to be increasing amongst the sportsmen of the Uoiled States, and we note that the ex- pression of this sentiment !<: now often shown in the columns of the American Hportiog Press The use of the ''pump" or repeating shot gun is now adversely criticised, and those that carry them are, by some writers, branded as "hcgs." The foUowiDg method of shooting quails by use of the pump goo certainW sound') uospO'tsmanliBe tc Eagliah ears. The plan pursued is to He in wait at the only available water holes in a district and keep the quail away until the poor creatures are frantic with thriat, then when the birds have * supposed chance to get to the water the shcoters rapidly pour shot after shot into the thick of the thristy birds around the water hole, killing and wounding miny. and frightening away the survivors temporarily, who, when they shoriW return to drink, meet another deadiv fyilade. Another idea in con- nection with the shooting of ducks at night, and called "lighting them," is also severely discouraged. The method is to hang op several lanteri in the reeds and to blaz<4 away at the docks as they circle round the lights. It is said that while large numbers of the birds are killed in this mauLer, ten times more are crippled and lost." At the tournament held in Chid on May 21qt the sports- men of Northern California were well represeoted. A long program embracing live bird and blue rock events was suc- cessfolly carried out. Ihe money events were interesting but the most enthusiasm was shown in the trnphv contests, three of which were offered, one being the Gold Dost Cop, an elegiintly des'gned solid silver tankard whif'h was won by M. E Dittmar, of the Redding Searchlight, after shoot- ing off a tie with F. E. Walker; the Cbico Gun Clob medal for high gun :n live bird events, fnr which J. H. Durst of Wheatland and W. H. Eckbardt of Sacramento were tied; the six-man team trophy went to (he Sacramento shooters. Loads and Loading. On the question of the best charges for shot guns, sports- men, for many reasons, are never found of one mind. To begin with, there may be legitimate difference of opinion as to the best powder lo be used, for, amidst so many competing powder3,the minds of both guoners and gun-makers may well be exercised as tc which is really the best, each manufacturer, of course, claiming supsriortty for his own. Then a change of circumstances may leid to a change of opinion. One gun shoots best with one charge, but another only does its best work when a different one is used, while the charge that might suit the August grouse shooter would be sure to prove unsuitable for the end of September shooting of the same man with the same guos. At the commencemeut of the grouse season 422rs. of smokeless powder and Inz. cf shot may be the most eff^ective load, but when the birds get wild and strong, as at the end of vSeptember, 453r9. of smoKeless poffder, corresponding to 3}dr8. of black, with 1 l-8cz. of shot, may be absolutely required. Again, there are still many guns in use witli at least the left barrels choked, and there are tbcEe vbo held that focb goes requite different loads for each barrel. There is obviously more resistance offered to the patsiDg of Ibe shot tbroogh the choked than through the cylinder tub;-, and a greater propelling power is . therefore requisite where a cyliodpr-choke is the eun used ; consequently it is held that the d ff-?rence should be made of what gun makers term "strickled" for the load of the cylin- der barrel acd "heaped up" mcsure for the choke, the latter amounting to about Sgrp. more cf emokeleps powder, and the shot measure "b«re" inf-tetd of "full," as in the cylinder. But with the m<^j irity of keen shooters io these days the choKe bore is a thing of the past, and the load that is suitable for the right barrel is also suitable for the le't, for they both have the same work to do. It is not desirable to to put much pre=sure upon the powder in the cartridges, and hammering the shot must have a bad effect, as it jims the pellets together and puts them oat of shape. Some sports- men consider the cases improperly loaded if they can succeed in sbasing the shor, and to please them certain dealers, to prevent the possibility cf rattling the pellets, punch down the shot a great deal too much. This is decidedly wrong, for, while cartridges should be firmly loaded, they should nut be violently pressed with the lever. If there is lightness at all allowable, it should be strewn in packing the cartridges themselves together, so that they may not knock against each other while travelling by rail, etc. We need scarcely add that shells and wads should always be of the very best, for the d'fferencp in expense is inSoitesimal, while any such difference is more than counter balanced bv birds clean killed instead of maimed or altogether lost. The best gns> tight ebells — bast grease proof cloth, cirdboard, and felt wadding — should always be used and loaded firmly and evenly, the shells carefally and tightlv crimped. Sportsmen are now coming to compare the performance of one powder with another as they never did before. When everybody shot black gunpowder, as was done twenty years ago, there was practically ud choice of powders, and no necessity for acqoiring a knowledge of the propsrties of ex- plosives. But since then there have beeo so many additions to the list of nilro compound'^, each with its own peculiari- ties, that some knowledge of them is almost a necessity in a sporting educa.tion. We are no great believers in the ac* curacy of the figures sometimes published as to the pressures and velocities of thi^ powder and that. By a slight altercation in the conditions cf loading it is posslole to bring nut aov de- sired results with the nitro towder. Large cap« (or primer?) instead of email make a wonderful difference, for instance, so much so that the caps may alcnost be said lo form part of the charge. The particular wadding used, and the pressure ap- plied in the loading of the cartridge, are both factors in the manufacture of favorable or unfavoarble resolts, as the case may be. Thene nice points are almost beyond the reach of tbe sportsman unskilled in powder manufacture; but wbere all possibility of unfairness is a sent on the part of the skilled expert, the figures be obtains are not without their value. GuDS are built aod proved to stand a te.>-t of more than^twice the ordinary pressure, but not moch more, and if by accident a doable charge of powder found its way into the shell discharged from the average breech-loader of the pres- ent day, the pressure might be qoile up to the margin of safety aod even a little beyond it into the region of risk. But different outputs or bitches of the same kind of powder (excepting the standard brands) vary a good deal in strergh, and the testing of them to be effective would almost require to be continuous all throngb tbe [CoDtlDued OD page 361], This Ribbon Is BlndiDg. At the seventh annual tournament of the Calif-^rnia Tn- animund in Oregon alone amounts to nearly a dozen. Some varieties run into each othei-, making etill moiet that will puzzle as well as please the angler. Jn Southern California and in most of the streams of the lower part of the Coast Karge tront fishing will not be as good as usual this year, on account of the streams being so low; but in the great Sierra Nevadas, from Kern rWer northward, in all the streams of Central and ^Northern Cali- fornia, and all thro' Oregon and Washington, it will be as good as ever, and in the larger ones, like Rogue river, it may be all the better to have the water lower than usual. Fine fishing yet remains in many streams that are readily accessible, like the Kahweah, that leaves the mountains near Visalia. Here are thousands of trout, many of large sizp, for the stream is restocked nearly every year. From the road alone the hillside you can look down upon six pounders lying in the still waters of the pools, or drifting about on the rapids. And ihey will ciU for about ail the skill with the rod and fly that you have to spare. Scores of such streams either )arger or smaller will have as good fisbiog as ever this year, but if you want the grandest spot in the world go to Klamatti lake. This is reached by a good wagon road, for a mountain road, from Ashland, Oregon, which is fifteen miles from Pelican lay. There are good accommodations, with boats and everything one needs, and the largest trout probably in the world, in quantities that all the anglers on the Coast cannot reduce. The whole lake for forty miles is a nursery of them, with hundreds of miles of big streams and sprirg creeks of icy water leading into it. The trip to the headwaters of Kern river is one that yon will never forget, e?pecir .uto. Oct. 2-6— rexas Kennel Ciab's 2d annual show. Sydney Smith sec'y. Da las. , . „ ^ Nov. 22-23-24— Ame ican Pet Do? Clnb. 3d annual show, S. C. Hodge, Sup't, Kew York. FIELD TRIALS Aog 31— Iowa Field Trials Ass'n. 2d annual trials. Emmetsborg. M. Bruce, tec'y. Sepi. 4— wesitrn Canada Kennel Club. Amatem-. La Salle, Man. A Oode sec'y 'sept 6— Mabitoba Field Trials Clnb. 13th annual trials. Morris, Man- Wm. c. Lee, seit'y. Oct 31— Monnneabela V^alley G. & F. P. Ass'n. Greene Co. Pa. A. C- Petersen, sec'y. Nov. 6— liidcperdent Field Trial Club. 1st annnal trials. Bicknell, lud. t3e<>. D aaax3eld, sen'y Nov. 14-Internaiianal Field Trial Clnb. 10th annual trials. Chat- ham. O It. W B Wells, secy- Nov. li-Idlnoia Field liial Ass'n. inaugural trials. O. W. Fergu- son, eec'y. Nov. 14-Ohio Field Trials Clnb. Washington C. H. C. E. Banghn, sec'v. Nov, 17— Eastern Field TrialB Club. :Newton, N. C. S. C. Bradley, sec'y. Nov. 20— Missouri Field Trials Ass'n. 3d annual trials. L. S. Eddius, sec'y. Dee. 8 -Continental Field Trails Clnb. Newton, N, C. Theo Stii'gis, Pfc'v. Feb. 5. 1900— Alabama Field Trials Club. 4th annual trials. Green- ville. T. H. Spencer, sec'y. COURSING. June 3-4— Union Coursing Park. Regular meetings everv Sat- urday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening 909 Market street. Fox Terrier Stakes. Men have doubtless been fishers from very remote times. bnnger would teach them to catch fish as well as to hunt mammah, but while the evidences of the latter are so abundant in the shape of stone weapons, the weapons or implemenln used for catching fish, being made of less durable material, have disappeared, says L. G. Gates, in Popular Science. The exceptions to this general statement are the few instances where fish hooks made entirely of stone or of a combination of Btune and wood, or hone, have been preserved with the other implements of similar material. Fish hooks of siUcious material have not been found in America, but hooks composed of flint or chalcedony and bone have been found in Greeland. The invention of rude implements to facilitate the catch- ing of fish would not rpqiire the exercise of any great in gen jity or mechanical skill. From watching the fish susp at or swallow o^j•iCt8 thrown in the water, the idea of tying so, de templing bait on ihe end of a siring and thrnwing it in o the water, to be seiz-'d and swallowed hy the fish, ' lich could then be palled out by means of the string] The New Canine Disease. The Pacific Fox Terrier Club, through Secretary J. B. Martin, announces two puppy stakes open to members only, the conditions of which are as follows : First Stake: — This stake is for competition between the produce of bitches whelping between the first of January and the first of June, to be judged each year at the San Francisco Kennel CiUb'8 annoal show. The entry fee for each bitch is $1. and this must he sent to the Secretary with accurate description and certificate of ser- vice. Pops in the resulting litter must be reported to the Secre- tary with accurate descripiion, and an additional payment of $1 must be made at the time. If any entered hitch be sold the new owner may send to the Secretary a certificate signed by the former owner certi- fiing to ihe fact, and thus having the right he would have had, had he been the ooe enlerioe the bitch. If the produce of an entered bitch be sold, the new owner mav nominate such puppy or puppies, on payment of $1 ac- companied by a certificate, giving accurate description from the breeder certifying to the facte. The prizes shall consist of the total amount received from entrance and nomination fees, the first prize being seventy per cent and the second thirty per cent. All matters of doubi or dippnte arising 'rom anv cause re- specting this stake shall b-? decided by the Bo rd of Directors and lis decision shall be final. Second Stake: — This stake is for competition between the produce of bitches whelping between the first of June and Attention has been called by Dr. A. J. Sewell to a new disease that is troubling kennel men in England and the Fox Terrier Chronicle has the following article in regard to the same: Dogs Buffir from such a variety of diseases that they could have very well diepensed with this new disorder, especially one of this kind, which in many instances proves so fatal. Whether it is a form of inflaenza similar to the kind paople suffei from, it has not yet been decided; personally I do not think it ir as my experience goes the dis- ease has not assumed that severe form as witnessed in some of the seaport towns. 1 have 'een some few ca^es hero of a virulent tvpa that have proved fatal, but the maj irity of the cases have been of a mild form, and these have recovered. I believe the disease, which i§ no doubt doe to some germ, is contageous, though others think it is not. I know at ooe house where I was called every canine inmate — and there were seven — was attacked The first case was a pug, and it quickly spread to ail the other dogs, so that in ten days they were all diwn with this complaint. Of course there is an incubative stage, as there is in all these specific diseases, bat how long it lies latent in the system I have not yet been able to ascertain wiih anv car- tainty, but so f*r as I have at present b»en able to form an opinion I consider the incubative peri)d varies from five to seven days. [To be ConMoned ] Ken o el Ke^stry. Visits, Sales, Whelps and Names fMaimed published In ttiis colnmn free of cliai^e. Please use the following form : S^SITS. J. L. Cnningham's Great Dane bitch Princess Dagmar (Ch, Ivan — Queen C) to Enterprise' Kennels King R. (Prince— Qieen R.), May 21, 1899. Mrs. H. H, Carlton's Boston terrier Oikside Bessie (Imp. Turk— Nelli") to Oak^ide Kennels' Oakside Tremont (Brindle— MoUie). Mav 22, 1899. Mrs. J G. Sterlin'e black and white conker bitch Biby (Imp. Balmore Castle —Imp. Alroi) to Pinmeria Oocfcer Kennels' Champ. Viscount (Ch. Picpania — Tootsie), May 26 1899. C. E. Haraszihv's black cocker bitch Princess Ziella (Black Muggins — Vevie) to Plumeria Cocker Kennels Ch. Viscount (Ch. Picpania— Tonfji**). May 29, 1899. WHELP3. Mrs. Traver*-' roush coat St. Bernard bitch Nellie Bland whelped Mav 11, 1899, four pupnies to Mrs. C. G. Saie'fl King Menelek (Regiov — Empress Frances). USB 3, 1899] mjK^veen&v tttto ^pwn^maxu 367 STAM B. Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 times 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7 500 IN PURSES. 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 STAM B. 23.444, 3:11 1-4, is by Stamboul. 2:0114 (^ire rf 34 in the 2.30 Iw). dam Belle SJediam. 2:20. by Happy Mediam (sire of Nancy Hanks. 2:0-1, and 92 others in the 2:30 list and of 55 producing snnsar'd 49 producioK damsf. second dam by Almont JJgbtning {sire of the dams of King Princeps. 2:15, and Zombra 2:ii}:thirddam by ilambrino Patchen; fourth dam by Mambrino Chief STAM E. is one of the sonndest and gameat race horses on the Coast aod one of the best young stslHons eiandiug for pnblic service. Wei'eht 1075 Ibg., hei^bt 15 3. TTil) make the Season at Agricultural Purk. tjacramento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON. Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- tent men. Be-t of care taken ot mares but no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or escapes- All bills payable at time of Ber- O vict and most be settled before removal of mare. Address all commaaications to TUTTLE BROM., Bochlin, Cal. NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 "^LTi' By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 14, dam Lida W.,2:18 1=4, by Nutwood, 2:18 3=4. Nutwood Wilkes 2216,^.=76f.' Is the Sire of Wlio Is It (ChampIoQ three- year-old tioitlng geldirg of ibe worl-i) 3:13 J. A McKerron (2) 2:24 1-4 .r. A. SIcKerron (.3) 2:12 1-4 Claudius (3) .3 :26 1-3 Claudius (4) 3:13 1-3 Irviiigton Belle (3) 2:34 1-4 Irvington Bt-Ue (3) 2:IS 1-2 Central Girl (4) 2:23 1-2 Who l8 >he (4) „. 3:35 Fred Wilkes _2:26 1-3 Wilke- Direct (3) Tr_...3:21 W.K.BradburvfilIyTr_"3:2 3 Georgie B. Trial 2:38 NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion who ever produced two three-year-olds In one season with recoTd*; of 2:l2 aod 2:12 1-4 respect- ively. "Who I>» It is the champion gelding of tbe world, and J. A. McKerron was tbe fastest tbree-year-old in the East last year, and both are as fine-gaited trotters as ever were seen on a trpcfe- KFTTTOOD WILKES will make the season of 1899 at the NCTWOOD STOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With usual return privileges. Good pasturage at S3 per month. Bills payable befnre removal of mare. Stock well cared for, but no responsibility as?umed for accidents and escapes. For funtier particulars apply to, or addre^. AURTIN CARTER, Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington, Alameda Co., Cal Breed For Extreme Speed. Steinway, 1808, Rec. 2:251, (p-ate stamon) Ghas. Derby 4307, Rec. 2:20, $100 The Season The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four ot his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Tenns for yoang stallions and pastorage on application. Address. OAKWOOO PARK STOCK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa County, Ul GEORGE WASHINGTON REC. 2:i6 3-4. By Mambrino Chief Jr. 11,623, dam tlie Great broodmare Fanny Koae, by Ftban Allen 2903. BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED This magnificent stallion staadin? 16.1 hands high, and weighing: 1250 pounds, a race horse himself and a aire of speed, eize and style, will make the season ot 1S}9 at Craig's College Stables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo Washington is the sire of Stella, 2:\bls. a mare that ia expected to trot in 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2:26. But three of his get were ever trained. He is a handsome horse and sure foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON - $40. For particulars addres CHAS. JOffNSOX, "Woodland, Cal. HAMBLETONIAN WILKES (No. 1679)- BREED TO A GREAT SIRE OF RACE HORSES. T»— • HAMBLbTONlAN WILKES, by Georgewiites. 2:22. dam PhfEbo WilKes 2'08K ^^^ Lock, by American Star; second dam Lady Irwin (grandam of Tommy Mc 2:11^ I Lamps. 2;2l). by Hambletonlaa 10; third dam Daagbter of Eoe's Ab- New Era 2:13 I ^aliah Chief. Salvllle 2:1T!^ u»u»u vmci. Rocter 2:11% I »ArlineWil6e8._ Z:!!!,* Grand Ge«rge ".. ..7 '."." 2:1S l^snal return privilege; excellent pasturage and best of care taken of I J. F. Hanson 2:19^ ' mares, SI per month, at Green Meadow Farm. Address And 19 i.tben better ibaii aifinoHCAn 2:30. and 5 producing sous K. I. MUOKrlhAU, [and 6 prodncingdangbiers.| q^j^^ Meadow Farm, Santa Clara, Cal. SEASON OF 1899 $40. SPLENDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARM, near Antioch, Contra Costa Co., Cal Horses are shipped from Morsbead's Statle. No. 20 Clay Street, San Francisco, to Antioch and led Irom Antioch to the Farm by Competent men. AliFAtFA and natnral grasses In abandance CLIMATE mild wiuter and Enmmer FIN'KST of FADDOCltS for STAI,l.IOJJS. For rates apply H. DUTARD, Owner. 125-127-129 DAVIS STREET (Telephone Front 33) ^ SEPARATE AI-FALFA FIFLDS if desired f SPKCIAL CARE taken ol HOBSK8 SAN FRANCISCO Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, 2:IIA CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. -o McKINNEY, 8:11 1-4 Sire of Zombro 2:11 J-nnv Slac (3) 2:12 Hazel Kinney 2:12>^ You Bet (3) 2:l.'t^ McZens _ 2:13 Juliet D -2:13ii2 Parvey Mac 2:14'ii Geo. W. ilcKinney ...2:141^ Oiito .2:14% Mamie Riley. 2:16 vlalDel McKlnney 2:17 Casco _..2:24ii Sir credit « 2:23 Sola 2:25% WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Kandlett Stables, Near Race Tracic OAKLAi-D .... CAtlF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With (Jsoal Return Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulara, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 PeraTta St.. OHkUnd, Cal THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS 400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE at the special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. CORRESPONDENCE 30IJCITED .^ JOHN C. KrBKTATKICK, Manager cc PEGAMOID" AND (Trade Mark) PEGAMOID'' Paints are not affected by ammonia gases which are fouod in all stables. Two coats aie betier ttian liiree of other paints. "WESTERN" AGEXCTKS CO., «~Send for Pamphlet. Mention this Paper. Chronicle Ballding, S. F. A^Rec"orrB;:aTe;"' MIDEKAT SULKT . . . No 20—1899 McMURR.\Y SULKY. Ask About Our $40.00 Snlky. The increapine popularity of the "MCMCEEAY" Sui EY la evidence that they nil the bill with tnrfmen. 33 years of coDiinuons saecesa in the man- ntaciare of Track Vehicles snrely demoDStrates ihe fact that we are the leaders id our line. If 5oa are in the market for a Snlkv be snre to investi- gate the meriis ot tbe McMnr- ray belore boyinjj. HaTTEEL WINDMILLS STANDARD SCALES Send for illustrated list to FAIRBANKS, MORS£ & CO 310 Market St. San Fhancisco 3G8 ®%« ^veettev mt& ^ixvi»tnan* [June 3, 1899 THE FARM. Leaslngr Sheep. A writer io the Breeders' Gazette, in answer to the request, "Please state a plan for leas- ing sheep that will be equally profitable and fair tor both lessor and lessee. I would like to kjow how lambs, wool and sheep should be divided," says the problem is a d.fficnlt one and the solulion will vary very much as the personal element varies. For instance, I can afiord to lease sheep to a man with a thor- oogh knowledge of how to care for them, and with facilities for rightly caring fjr them, on much more advantageous terms to himself than if I were to assume some risk in placing the sheep in the lessee's hands. For instance. it depends very much on what arrangement is made for keeping up the numbers of the flock. If I am after a period of years to re- ceive back the same ewes that I gave into his keeping I would find them very much de- preciated in value by the natural deteriora- tion of age, and would have to have each year a profit sufficiently great to recompense me for this depreciation. Let us make of it a little sum in arithmetic. Baying that the investment is 100 ewes at $3 50 each, which would equal 1350. I will now charge against this investment interesi and profit at 10 per cent, which equals $35; depreciation of stock by age, 25 per cent., which equals $87 60; total, 1122.50 that I re ceive for the use of the fl jck. Now, 100 ewes should yield each year 600 pounds of wool, at fifteen cents per pound, which equals $90; 100 lambs at $2.50 each, equals $250; total, $340. Now, if I receive one-third of the wool and thirty-three lambs to every 100 ewes, that will about make me whole. However, I consider that not the best arrangement, a better way being that each year the lessee shall turn into the fljck twenty-five young ewes that he will save out from among his ewe lambs, and take instead to fatten or sell, as he thinks best, an equal number of old ewes (supposing none of them to have died); in other words, i hat he keep up the fljck by adding every year twenty-five young ewes. That keeps my in- vestment good, and if good sires are continu- ally used it is often increasing in value to me. 1 will now need a much smaller proportion of the increase than befjre — say one-tenth of the fleeces and ten picked lambs to every 100 ewes. Tnat would make me not quite 10 per cent, on the investment, and if I were sure that the man caring for the sheep was reliable and responsible and not in danger of failing to keep my number good at any time I could not otijict to sacb a division as that. How- ever, it is doub fal if many chances to lease sheep to such particularly good lessees can be found, so that it would seem to me safer to insist that the ewe fijck be maintained by an nfusion of 25 per cent, of young blood each year and that 12 per cent, of the wool and twelve picked lambs to every 100 head o^ ewes be the portion of the lessor. I am aware that this advice will not at all strike the cus- tom io many places, which is to take one-half the wool and one-half of the increase, but D. £. M. asked for a plan that would be strictly equitable alike to the man who owned the sheep and the man who cared for them. J. E. WlKQ. How to Make Cheese at Home. most druggists aod are much belter thao the liquid reoDet, which is apt to have lost Btreogtb. After the rennet is in I stir care- full; until the curd begins to set, which will be in ten or fifteen minutes, but I do not let the temperature rise above eighty-four, then draw to the back part of the range or set off on a board to remain for one hour, s'irriog carefully every fifteen minutes to prevent lumping. The heat again eradually to ninety-eight degrees, stirriog very gently. By this time the curd will squeak when chewed and phould be well separated from the wher. Remove from the fire, lay a flour sack io a clothes basket, set it over a tub and carefully dip ofi the whey. Place the curd in the cloth to drain and when cool turn into a Urge bowl or pan and work over with the hand to free from lumpe. Add a little fine ealt, three table- spoouBfuls being sufficient for 100 pounds of milk. If more salt is used it requires longer to ripen. Place a piece of cheese cloth in the press and set the press on a smooth, clean board over a tub or other receptacle info which the whey may run. Fold the ends of the cheese cloth over the top, add a table plate or wood pail cover that will fit nicely and put a weight on top — a light one at first in order not to press out any of the cream. A few hours later substitute a heavier weight, one weighing ten pounds be- ing about right. Take out of the preBS the next dav; cut some pieces of cheese cloth to fit nicely, and rub well well with sweet lard or butter every day for a week. Turn every day for three or four weeks to prevent mould- ing, when it will be ready for use. Keep in a dark room, free from flies, and the warmer the weather the sooner it will ripen. After the cheese''i8 cut spread the exposed surface with butter to' prevent dryine out. B. D. Baekeh. How to Feed. Having none of the utensils used in factories I resorted to the following: For a vat, my new wash boiler. For a strainer, a fl jur sack. For a press, a peck measure without a bottom; and for a weight, a stone. The cream from night's milk is taken off* in the morning and scalded over a pan of hot water until it begins to wrinkle — this is to prevent its souring, when the weather is warm. The morning's milk is turned into the boiler and set on the range, and the cream added. It must be stirred occasionally ujtil it reaches eighty- four degrees when a No. 1 rennet tablet, the size of a small lozenger is added, having first been dis8ol7ed in a pint of cold water. The i.ablets come in small twenty-6ve cent bottlci^ containing twenty-five tablets, one t&Met being sufficient for five pails or 100 pour^ds of milk. They may be obtained of The most difficult question to answer is, ''How much food shall one give?" When we consider that no two fowls have the same appetites or eat the same quantity of food the question is not one easily answered. Four ounces of solid food has been given as an esti- mate for a ben in one day, which is intended not only for the supply of eggs, but for the repair and nourishment of waste tissue. A hen not laying requiros leas. There is quite a difl'ereDce io the habits aad characteristics of the several breeds and that which will prove successful with some fails with others. Leghorns, whea laying, may be fed as much as they will eat, and they will seldom become too fat, but the Brahmas cannot be so treated. A hen seldom begins to sit until she becomes very fat, and it is this peculiarity of the non- sitting breeds (inaptitude to fatten) that in- duces them to refrain from sitting. The greatest difficulty in feeding is to know what to give. The two principal materials are nitrogen (for flesh, albumen, etc ) and carbon (for fat). The nitrogenous foods are meat, beans, clover and, to a cer tain extent, the grains. The carbonaceous foods are corn, fat meat, grease, rice, etc. If a ben is fat she needs no food excelling in fat. Hence, finely cut clover hay, scalded, given in the morning, with a teaspoonful of meat in winter, is better for egg produc ion than grains. If a hen is poor give some grain at night. All foods, howover, contain fat. and also some nitrogen. It should be borne in mind that the more quiet Lod sluggish the disposition the less corn or heating food is required, A laying hen should never be fat, for the accumulation of fat is icjurious to re- production. If too fat the hen Is a poor layer. 8he becomes egg bound, breaks down and soon proves unproductive. Any breed of fowls that are active foragers, and are Ia\iDg, may be fed all they will eat of nitrogenous foods; but if the hens are appar- ently in good health, and do not lay, feed no corn, give plenty of meat and allow bulky food, or they will quickly fatten If fed heavily a hen will either lay or falten in a short time; and if the hens are Asiatics, and cease to lay, the feeding must be done cau- tiously. It is even better to bring them down to a poor condition rather than to allow them to become too fat. The he-t mode of feeding is to allow plenty of bulky f.od and to give each hen an ounce of raw, chopped meai io the morning and whole oats ac night. In summer good foraging ground will provied all the food neosssarv. Success in Dairying. At a recent Illinois State Institute, G. H Gurler talked about success in dairying. We give a few paragraphs : *' 'No pains, no gains,' is as true of dairying as of anything else." "If a man prefers to raise beef cattle to dairying he ;.ehould not become a dairyman, for it is poor policy to spoil a good stockman by making a poor dairyman." "It is not BO much a question of breed to get good dairy cows as it is a question of in- dividual excellence." "There is no excuse for buying a poor cow in these days of scales and Babcock testers." "Dun't buy a cow because she is good look- ing; the good looking cow ie frequently a poor performer." "The success of the dairy depends on the man and the cow; if either is a failure the dairy is a failure also." ''It is only by reducing Ibe cost of produc- tion that good profits can be made in dairy- ing." •'If you wish a cow to do her best, you must keep her quiet and comfortable" ''It is hard for some men to realize that it is the cow and not the f^ed that determines the quality of the milk." "The quantity of the milk is governed b? the feed, but not the quality." "The best ration for one cow may not be the best for another. Don't make an iron- clad rule to feed every cow just the same amount of feed." "Skim milk, if properly handled and judi- ciously used, is worth 20 cents the hundred pounds." "It is not conducive to profit to have a boy a dog and a horse drive up the cows." 1^. Wyoming is fast becoming the sheepmen's country and it is only a question of a few vearB when they will possess the State. Only five firms In the western portion still range cattle there. All the country south of Rawlins has been given up to the sheepmen and firms that formerly ranged cattle have been forced to change their holdings into sheep, Ooe cattleman says he is 6urrounded by sheep but having purchased a large tract of country from the Union Pacific he has succeeded in holding his range. The business is being overdone in that section and there is a dis- position on the part of some of the sheepmen to sell and get out, aod it is probable that a large number of sheep will be thrown upon the ma ket this season. That fine wools are felt to be scarce is evi denced by the purcbaees recemly made for consumers in Europe. German buyers have recently bought 3000 bales that has been held in bond in Boston and English dealers have lately been buying back large supplies of Australian wool that has b'>en held in bond in this country. It seems inevitable that rbere must be an advance in fine wools, and they are now selling fapre at prices which markets in Europe wnuld j'lBlifv. ii M CREAM SEPARATORS. De Laval Alpha "Baby" Ci-eiiin Seimrators were fii-st and have ever been kept best and cheapest. Thej" ai'e {ruaranieed su- periortoall imitations and intring(.-ments. Endorsed by all authorities. More than 150,000 in use. Sales ten to one of all others combined. All styles and sizes— S50.- to S225.- Save $5.- to 810.- per cow per year over any setting system, and S3-- to S^.- per cow per year over any imitating- separator. New and improved ma- chines for 1809, Send for new Catalogue containing a fund of up-to-date dairy information. THE DE tAVAL SEPARATOR GO. What is to be the largest goat ranch in the «orld has recently been started at Lamy Janclion, New Mexico, by Robert Foerderer, if Philadelphia, in connection with Lucins Beebe, a leather dealer of Boston and several other capitalists. They bought what is known as the old Lamy grant from the Manzanaree family at Lss Vegas and have already stocked it with 45 000 or 50,000 goats, which are to be used for breeding. Mr, Foerdernr is said to use an average of 40,000 skins a day in his own tannery, which he has been getting mostly from Central and South America, but be IhinkH he can rai^e them cheaper than it roBIs to import and it is contended that the skins of goats and kids bred in Ibis climate are softer and tougher than those from hot and moist pountries. The best skins arp said to comefr "ra the warm, dry regions of North- ern Africa. There are many small herds of soils in New Mexico namberiog 2000 or 3000, mostly owned by native Mexicans, Lakeview, Oregon, Examiner: W. J. Par- man, of Eagleville, Surpiise Valley, is in Lakeview this week looking over the stock market. Mr. Parman is here prepared to purchase 5 000 head of mutton if he can get them. P. H. Sbeehan, the cattle buver, is negotiating with Jurk Partin this week for the purchase of 160 bead of one, two and three-year-old steers If pasture can be found the trade will be made at JIT, |24 and $28. It ia reporled that Geo. Turner has sold the majority of his cattle consisting ol some 200 head, to the Ward Bros of Murprise Valley. Al Howell has purchased 55 hpad of mixed cattle from James Duke. The figures are re- ported to be $20 per head. A big transaction in sheep has taken place iu Butte county. J. A. Long & Sons have sold to John Finnell 10 300 sheep, for which ihey received about $22 000 About 4 000 were dry ewes aod wethers and thete will pass through here on their way to the Finnell ranch for mutton. About 6,0C0 ewes and iambs will be taken to the mountains for Mr. Long for the summer by Mr. Finnell. — Bed BlaB Sentinel. James Gooch. of Red Bluff, last week sold to Maodos Johnson 400 yearling ewes, the price paid being $3.75 par head. The sheep are a fine lot, being French and Spanish Merinos and are in a good condition. Randolph & Canal Srs., CHICAGO. 74 CORTLANDT STREET, IMEW YORK E. J. BOWEN, Seed Merchant Alfalfa, Clover, Grass, Vegetable and Flower Seeds; On on Sets. rULI, STOCK or AnSTBAtlAN AND 1SNGI.1.SU PKRKNiNIAL KYJE GRASS SKKU. Large Illustrated Catalosue for 1899 Free to All STORES AT 815-817 Sanftomn St.. .'•an Francisco, Cal 201-303 Front St., Portland, Or. 313 Occidental Avenue, Seattle, Wash. Ac CRE OF CORN ; ami il-s iiossihilitits tjnder the Silage I'M BOOK ON SILAGE'' t By Prof. F. W. WOLL, I' of the Un!,'..rsily of Wisconsin, nt-itly bound iot of 195 pngesanil now I.einKsent out by the SiLVKaRlpG. Co. . Salem, O., is unqnestionnbiy the best book ;et iotrodnced on J ItheBnbjeet. It Includes: I— Silage Crops. I Ill-Silage. I, r K II— SU03. HI— Silage. IV— Feedlngof Silage. V— Comparison of Silage and other Feeds. VI— The Silo In Modern Agriculture, maDV valuable L-tlili-s find compcuDdpci r ' luedingslnck. They are going rapidly. Toavold difllnturesied Inquirers the Price Is lOc. coin or statnps. SILVER MFC. CO. Salem, Ohio. San Pranrisco Pacific Coast Agents AUCTION SALE OF . DriYing,Draftand General Purpose Horses TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH AT 11:30 A. M. AT Occidental Horse Exchange 721 Howard Street, San Francisco. This Is one of the best lot of horses ever oflered in this rity. and are sound and all right and ready for work. >V< G. LA.YAG, Live Stock Auctioneer. 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QUICK! otto Feudner broke 116 Bine Eocks straight with Schultze Powder at Lincoln Club Shoot, May 21, 1S99. PKTL. B. BEKEART, Fsoiftc Coast BepresentatlTe *■**■ -^^^^ Vol. SXXIV. No. 23. No. 22,S GEARY STKEET. SAN FEANCISCO, SATURDAY, JUNE 10.1899. Qrass Valley in Line. Mr. George Fletcher, one of the directors of Agri. cultural District, Xo. 17 Xevada county, has been in the city during the week, looking after some of the pre- liminaries 10- the fair to be given this year at Glenbr ok Park, situated midway between Grass Valley and Nevada City It is proposed by the Nevada Association to give a race meeting this year in connection with the fair that will be in hne with the best meetings of the circuit and to this end purses of $1000 will probably be offered for harness horses and very liberal purses for the runners. Owing to the boom in mining affairs the towns of Grass Talley and Nevada City are now said to contain a population of at least fifteen thousand people and fair week at Glenbrook is the great event of the year. The track there is an excellent one, safe and fast, and the climate cannot .be surpassed. . Horses taken there from the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys in- variably improve in condition and trot and pace very fast there. It has been noticed by the horsemen tliat the horses which show well at Glenbrook retain their form when starting at Sacramento the following week. Monterey made his record of 2 :09^i at Glenbrook last year, and other horses worked very fast over the track. The date selected by the Glenbrook people is the week prior to Oakland. They will give five days' racing, be- ginning Tuesday, August 22d, and closing Saturday, the 26th. The program will be announced within a few days and all classes of harness and running horses wiU be provided for. ^ Marysville Spring Meeting. The Marysville Jockey Club began the first meeting of the year on Thursday of this week with a good atten- dance. While the purses are small and the entries to the harness events limited to horses owned in a district composed of a few surrounding counties, the racing on the first day was good, the track was in splendid con- dition and said to bo fast, while the weather was perfect. The judges were W- P. Harkey, John Seward and S. H. Bradley. The following acted as time keepers : "Daggy" Smith, of Sacramento and H. E. Whitman, of San Francisco For the 2 :30 trot, which was for a purse of $80, two in three, the following horses were entered: Walter Mc- Alpine's Dora Do, J. J ilcGrath's Fallony and D E. Knight's Dos Minutos. Suel Harris' Linnell did not come to the scratch. Dos Minutos sold favorite in the pools at $-5, with $6 for the field. In the first heat the horses scored six times before they got away. On leaving the wire the favorite broke and fell back to third place, Dora Do taking the lead. At the quarter the mare was six lengths ahead with Fallcny second by four lengths. Nearing the halt Dos Minutos made a splendid spurt for second place and on reaching the turn was giving Dora Do a great race. Down the stretch he closed the gap to three lengths. Dora Do won, Dos Minutos second. Time 2:22J^. In the second heat Dora Do again forged ahead, the favorite taking third place until the stretch was reached. Dora Do was five lengths ahead at the quarter, three lengths at the lialf and two lengths ahead of Dos Min- utos coming under the wire. Time, 2 :25. Dora Do won the heat, race and first money, Don Minutos won second money and Fallony third money. The second race of the day was a special ti'ot, two in three, purse $100. The entries were William Leech's Director H. S. Harris' Tip Tomores. L. Paddilla's Hazel B, W. Garitt's Shannon. Tip sold favorite at ^5, against $4 for the field. . In the first heat the favorite took the lead and made the mile without a skip. Hazel B was second, Shannon third and Director H. fourth. Time 2:32. The second heat was a repetition of the first heat, ex- cept that Shannon took second place from Hazel B. The time was 2:29K- Shannon and Hazel B divided second money. The first running race five-eighths of a mile dash, was for a purse of $100. The entries were P. W. Mc- Cune's Redwood, Dan Morgan's Lou L, T. W. Horton's Eometta and French's Jessie 0. The last named sold favorite and won in 1 :0o. Lou L. was second. Redwood third and Eometta fourth. - . The last race on the program was a three-quarters of a mile dash, with the following entries: John Foley's Major Cook, A. M. Kinnel's Sir Urian, H. E. Whit- man's Chihuahua, C. I. Thacker's Somis, F. M. Star- key's Jim Bozeman. The last named sold favorite. Jim Bozeman was first Major Cook second and Chihuahua third. Time, 1:15. First race, 2:30 class, trotting, best two in thee, purse J50., Walter McAlpine's Dora Do 1 D. E. Knight's Dos Minutes., J. J. MeGrath's Faloney Time- 2:2-2>< !:25. Second race, special, trotting, best two in three, purse ?I00. S. Harris' Tip Timores _ 1 1 L. Padilla's Hazel E - ~. 2 3 VV. Gavitt's Shannon 3 2 M'illiam Loch's Director H....— - -i i Time-2:32, 2:29;j. Third race, running, five furlongs, purse ?100 — Jessie O. won, Lou L. second. Redwood third. Time. 1:04. Fourth race, running, six forlongs, purse flOO— Jim Bozeman won, Major Cook second, Chihuahua third. Time, 1:15. Prolific Broodmare Dead, American Girl, bay mare, 15.3 hands, foaled 1874, bred by Hon. Chas. Stanford, Schenectady, N. Y., died at Vina, June 6th, of old age. She was purchased by the late Senator Stanford in 1877 as a three-year-old. Her sire, Toronto Sontag 307, was by Toronto Chief, a famous trotter of the early days, his dam the great mare Sontag 2:31, daughter of Hambletouian 2. The dam of American Girl was Laura Keene (grandam of Ira 2:24>|, Stanford 2:26Ji,', Electress 2:30, Loraneer (2) 2:26J^ and Antinous 2:28>2), by Hambletonian 10; second dam Fanny, by Exton Eclipse ; third dam Marvin, by Young Traveler; fourth dam by Seagull, son of Duroc. Ameri- can Girl had her first foal in 1878, and foaled eighteen consecutive foals, missed in 1896, had foals in 18'J7 and 181)8. giving her the prominence of having been with foal twenty times out of a possible twenty-one seasons. Her daughter MoUie Cobb produced the great road horse Cobwebs 2 :12. Another daughter. Argo produced Crafty (p) 2:093.j. Her son .\ntinou8 4778. 2:28>2, is sire of Hillsdale 2 :15 and John Bury 2 :15?X- Another eon Liberty Sontag is sire of Surprise (p)2:16. She was a remarkable mare, and having seven daughters living, may yet add more fame to her greatness as one of the great grandams. Rio Alto. Baksey Demakest thinks that Askey 2 :08ii can beat any trotter that wears iron to wagon, a race of heats two in three. The California Circuit. Dates for the California' C'rcnit are rapidly being taken. At the meeting of representatives of the dis- tricts held in this city May 4th dates were assigned for the Grand Circuit, but since then some of the districts represented have announced that they would give no meetings, while others that were not represented have arranged for fairs and race meetings. Up to the pres- ent time the following districts on the Grand Circuit have claimed dates and announced their certain inten- tion of giving a meeting. Nevada County, District No. 17, August 22d to 26th inclusive. Golden Gate, District No. 1 Oakland, August 26th to Sept, 2d inclusive. State Fair, Sacramento, Sept. 4th to i6th inclusive. Stockton Driving Club, Sept. 18th to 23d inclusive. Salinas, October 2d to 7th inclusive. Fresno Trotting Association, purses announced but date not fixed, will precede Los Angeles. Los Angeles, purses announced but date not fixed — will be in October. Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association, purses closed but date not yet fixed. In addition to the above, Chico, Red Bluff, Willows, Woodland and Santa Rosa want to be placed on the circuit, all to be held prior to the State Fair, but none of them have officially announced that meetings will be held or the sizes of the purses. There are already nine weeks of racing certainly provided for and with purses from $500 to $1000. The outlook for a prosperous season in California was never better. Racing at Vancouver, B. C. The Vancouver Jockey Club will give a race meeting June 30th and July Ist, full particulars of which are given in our advertising columns to-day. A letter from Secretary Robert Leighton states that the rate for horses from San Francisco to Vancouver is $3 per horse and $8 per man. This is a very low rate and should be an in- ducement '0 horse owners to make the trip and enjoy a couple days of good racing. See the advertisement for purses and conditions A PERTiNEST question is asked bv the Lewiston, Me. Journal. It says: "Why W(5ffidn't it be a good thing for Congress to continue the present war taxes, which are not burdensome, long enough after the war debt is paid, to produce a like amount of revenue to be applied to the peaceful work of building good roads all over the United States? It would certainly be a good object lesson, showing the people how much good the amount of money used by our war, and a short one, too, is capable of accomplishing. The object lesson would be a permanent reminder to the people of how much more desirable is peace than war. A TEAM of road mares sold at an auction in San Fran- cisco last month for $250 changed hands two weeks later for $4.50 The first buyer used oats, hay and currycomb and brush and a little street education to get the extra two hundred with. Frank Ke.sney, of Louisville, will be presiding jadge at the Denver meeting. 374 ®tf^ ^veetf^v m^ ^t^^tnmu [June 10, ISgi* NEWS FROM OLD KENTUCKY. Dr. Latham "Writes Entertainingly of Horse Affdire in the Blue Grass Section. Lexington, Ky., Ma?, 31, 1899. Editor Beeedee and Spoetsman:— Kentucky is little short of a paradise T-r horses and boreemeo. A rolling coDDlry, pure water, abundant shaie, the richest and most natritiona grasses and a mild, genial climate, come very near consiituting a horee paradise and that is what this por- tion of Kentucky has nearly to perfection. I have seen grasses in almost every State of our Union, also in Asia, bat I have never seen grasses, in quantity or quality, which are superior to those of this country for one hundred miles around Lexington. Almost eveiy field and paddock has water and the people who cleared away the great foresis which covered *.he whole country, lelt enough of the primitive tree growths to furnish plenty of shade. The early settlers here were Virginians, and they bad the innate and intense love for the noble and intellige t horse, which characterized all the early settlers of the "mother of Presidents," as Virginia was called till Ohio took the world's record in that class. The first settlements were made in the 70's of the last cen- tury and in those years there were several thoroughbred stallions here for the improvement of the breeds of horses. Before the close of that century there were many impoited thoroughbreds around Lexington and many more in other parts of the State. The thoroughbred horses in this State, ic its early history, are the prosenitors of many of the race horses which have made the piges of American horse his- tory illustrious. Everything here was running blood and the saddle horee was the general favorite. Everybody rode horseback and men women and children were as much at home in the saddles as they were in their rocking chairs. It was cot till near the middle of this century that any attention was paid to trotting horses Then Abdallah 1 and Hunts Commodore were brought here, Abdallah, owing to his want of 8iz3 and beauty, received no patronage and was returned to New York. Hunts Commodore was retained here to sire carriage horses. The trotting horse era really commenced when the Hod. James B. Clay, a son of Henry Clay, "the great commoner" statesman, orator and patriot, bought and brought Mam- brino Chief here in 1844 It is true that there was some trotting blood here and a good deal of pacing blood before Mambrino Chiet's time, but he was the first high class trotter brought here. Man; other horses soon followed Mambrino Chief, notably Dictator, George Wilkes, Happy Medium, Aberdeen, Strath' more, Harold, Norman and Gov. Sprague. The best and most enterprising stocfc breeders bought and bred irottiog blood. The great families, for which this section is justly noted, nearly all bred trotters. The Claya, McDowelle, Bufords, Withers, Wests, McFerrans, Anglins, Peppers, Talbots, Todbunters, Shackelfords and hundreds of others had great breeding establishments and they have made Ken- tucky famous wherever fine harness horses are known and loved. There is a map published showing 500 breeding farms within a radius of 100 miles of Lexington. The hor^e breeder hpre has the advantage of a fine market. Every day buye B are here from all parts of the Eist for trotters, saddlers, carriage and "high action horses." If the breeder has a good animal of any of the above classes he can get gold for bim or her. To understand Lexington and the location of the breeding farms you must know that from the town a system of turnpikes ran out into ibe country as the spokes of a wheel radiate from the hub. These are fine macadamized roads and all the resi- dences and other farm buildings are built along these "Pikes" as they are called. It is a great treat to ride along these grand old hiahways, kept in perfect order, with large farms, fine houses, barns and other buildings on either hand, in groves of wide branching old trees and a most beautiful rolling country stretching away in all directions to the horizon. I am writing this one mile southeast of Lexington on the 'Richmond Pike" on a place once belonging to the old Todd family from which Mrs. Abraham Lincoln came. It is a place of 1800 acres and is still in ibe possession of the de- Bcendanls of the old family. Barney Tracey occupied it for years as a stock farm. In one of its stalls George Wilkes was once stabled. Just across the "pike'' is one of the great historic places of America. It is Ashland, the borne of Henry Clay, one of the greatest of the many great men which this Western Hemisphere has produced. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The old house stands on hieh rolling ground in a forty acre grove of the old original forest trees, which were here when Clay bought the land a hundred years ago. In this park imported milkwhite Durbams and imported thoroughbred horses cropped the rich blue grasses more than three fourths of a century ago. Jj later times Mambrino Chief, the founder of a mighty family, grazed and exercised. He was followed on this >lace by Dictator whose family, though small, is the cream of all trotting blocd. From this eon of old Clara has come JayETC-See and Phallas, both world's champions; then mighty Director, Nancy Hanks, Direct, Directum, Directly and Directum Kelley; these are a string of equine pearls "any one of which is beyond a king's ransom. Ashland is still in ihe hands of tbe worthy descendants of Henry Clay, and it is to be hoped that it may continue to be so till the end of time. Major H. C. McDowell, the present owner, has been one of the most intelligent and progressive breeders of trotters in all Kentucky. From Dictator and K ing Rene he bred some of the greatest horses whose names grace the trotting register. On a part of this Clay estate Mr. Z. E. Simmons has a breeding and training establish- ment. Mr. Simmons, with his brother W. L. Simmons, conferred a priceless favor upon the horsemen of Kentucky and all the country, too, by bringing George Wilkes here, where he found the hot blood foundation for his cross which give us the great Wilkes family. The Messrs. Simmons both reside here and they both maintain their great love and ad- miration for the trotter. Xneir experience gDes back to the days of Lady Sufl:olk, Flora Temple, Pocahonias and the other old-time celebrities of the turf. They deserve the greatest gratitude and credit for their intelligent public spirit in breeding and improving the light harness horse. Just north of Lexineton Messrs. Stokes andDuryea, New York- ers, have a great place on the Winchester Pike called the Palchen Wilkes Farm. It consists of several hundred acres of the best blue grass land, with a fine residence, large stables, paddocks and pastures. They have Patchea Wilkes, the aire of the great and only Joe Pitchen, and many other fast and game ones; Ojward, the son of George Wilkes and Old Dolly, with more than 100 of his produce in the list, and J. J. Audubon, a son of Alcyone, the sire of Miss Rita 2:08J-. Messrs. Slokes and Dnryea have fifty or sixty broodmares> fine individually, and either with fast records or that are pro- ducers of those with fast records They have a good track on the farm and are working a great string this year. On the old Barney Tracey place, Messrs. Miller and Sibley have a hundred head cf horses, all selected with reference to their high breeding anJ good individuality. They are in charge of California's long-time favorite, Charles Marvin. Messrs. Miller and Sibley had a breeding establishment at Franklin, Pa., and therp they had several sons of Elco- tiooeer and Beautiful Bells, St. Bell, Electric Bell and Belsire. Ttieir farm in Pennsylvania is high up in the Alle- ghany Mountains — with long snowy winters and rainy sum- mers and poor grazing and as a consequence of these adverse conditions they had to remove their &tock here. After being here a year the horses of all ages show growth and spead^ which is in marked contrast to that in the Alleehanys. Now that Marvin hfs bis horses where there are grasses and weather for working, you may look for him to lead the fields down the homestretches as he did in the days of old Palo Alto. What a record this man has made! Commencing with Smuggler he twice held the world's stallion record with him, and beat Goldsmith Maid so decisively that she retired forever from the turf. Going to Palo Alto he developed the young Electioneerp, brought strings of them to the Grand Circuit year after year, And won more than his share of the big stakes and purses. He made and held every world's record for trotters from yearlings to aged mares and stallions. He gave Electioneer a greater 2:30, 2:20, 2:15 and 2:10 list than any stallion ever had at that time. The reputation which he gave the Elec- tioneers made such a demand for them that they have already sold more than $1,300,000 worth of them from Palo Alto farm. That is a world's record which no other trainer or driver has ever approached. Last year he took the two year old pacing filly Extasy after she had been distanced in a race at Fort Wayne and in two months' lime he won the two-year-old pacing futurity, beating the same two-year-old, which had distanced her, and he gave her a record of 2:10^, which is the world's record for a two-year-old filly and the record for all two-year-olds in a race. With the inherent merit which the Electioneers had, and which Governor Stan- ford knew and appreciated so well, and the horse genius, un- tiring industry and unswerving honesty which Marvin brought to bear in training and developing them, they have become one of the greatest, and some claim, the greatest family of light harness horses in the world. I fully believe that if Marvin were back again at Palo Alto that in three years breeders and buyers of all kinds of horses would hn crossing the Continent and paying something like the old prices for Palo Alto horses. The horse market here exhibits some peculiarities which may interest your readers. While all kinds of first class horses command good prices, a trotter with a high rate of speed and a horse with high head, quality, finish and extreme high action will sell for larger prices. Ttiey buy the finest npheaded horses or mares the country aSord-% pot heavy weight on ihp feet and with other means teach them to lift the knee nearly to the chin — then they can get more for him than you cm for a corral full of slow or natural going horses. A thousand or even fifteen hundred dollars is not a record breaking price fjr one of these ladder climbing horses. They all go to tbe big Eistern cities, people being far too sensible to be seen riding behind them here. Kentucky seems to be sharing in the prosperity of this prosperous era. Tnere seems to be work for everybody, a cash market for everything from the farm, forest, mine or mill, and money in abundance for all kinds of business. At the Lexington trotting track there are a great number of trotters and pacers and every morning now one may see scores of them receiving the finishing touches for the great contests in which they have engagements. If California is to maintain her position as a horse breeding country head and head with Kentucky she must not relax an iota in her efiorts. H. Latham. Agrioulcural Directors. The Governor has appointed the following directors to fill vacancies existing in the districts named : District No. 2 (San Joaquin County) — John Simon, A, W. Simpson Jr , William A Jordan, Fred W. Rothenbast, H. W. Higginhotham and W. E. Johnson, ail of Stockton. District No. 4 (Sonoma County)— J. B. Wattles, Healds- burg; 8. H. Cheda, San Rafael; Harrison Mecham, Petaluma; R. P, Hatch, Novate; J P. Overton, T. P. Kiegan and W. G. Eardley, Santa Rosa, and L. G. Waterhoase, Bolinas. District No. 6 (Lob Angeles County)— E. T. Wright, Los Angeles. District ^o 7 (Monterey County)— C Z. Herbert, H. B. Boll and S, N. Matthews, Salinas; A, Widemann, Gonziles; T. J. Field, Monterey, and J. A. Treascony, San Lucas. District No. 8 (E! Dorado County)— D. H. Holdridge, J, P. Allen, Seth G. Beach, R P. Patterson, William Veer Kamp, W. A. Perry, George Richer and Galusha Carpenter, all of Placerville. District No. 12 (Mendocino County)— W. D. White and L. Van Pusen, Ukiab, and Richard Lindamore and W. L. Rideoul, Lakeport. District No. 15 (Kern Connty)—E A. Ball, Button Wil- low; N. P. Peterson, Kernville; E. N. Roberts, H. A. Joslio, L. M. Dinklespeil, W. 8. Tevis and 8. N. Reed, Bakerefield, and John W. Shopper, Kern City. District No 16 (San Luis Oiispo County) — J. C. Gibson, Temple-ton; J. V. Webster, Creston; R. M. Shackelford Paso Robles; L. C. Rouizahn, Arroyo Grande; M. F. Tay- lor, San Simeon; R. R. Righetti, Ednn, end Smith Shaw and E C. Ivins, San Luis Obispo. District No. 17 (Nevada County) — John F. Kidder, E. Jamieson, Geoige Fletcher and Samuel Granger, Grass Valley; Fred Ziither, W. G. Richards, Joho Rector and William Griffin, Nevada City, District No. 20 (Placer County)— E. K. Smart, Dutch Flai; H. T. Power, Sunny South; S M. Sprague, Iowa Hill; G. L.-Threlkel and Adolph Schnabel, Newcastle; W. H. Geffett, Clipper Gap; J. S. Mariner, Lincoln, and F. P. Tult.e, Auburn. District No 23 (Contra Costa County)— H. H. Elworthy and Joshua E. Durham, Concord; Willard H. Bowen, Corn- wall; Albert W. Glass, San Rimon; Henry J. Curry and Hartley M. Rush, Martinez; George P. Loucks, Pacheco, and George Sellers, Brentwood. District No. 25 (Napa County)— John Ewen, W. H. Graham, E. H. Winship, G. W. Strohl and E.S.Bell, Napa; E. 0. Osborn, West Nelson; W. T. Fisher, Caiistoga; W, G. Raney, Monticello. District No. 30 (Tehama County) — Paul StoU and Douglas 8. Cone, both of Red Bluff District No. 39 (Calaveras County) — J. A. Ayala, Angels Camp; J. F. Tower, Milton; C. P. Fontana, Copperopolis; D. A. Inner, N. C. Hantcom, C, W. Getchell and In H. Reed, San Andreas, and H. R Greene, Mokelumne Hill. District No. 42 (Glenn County) — G. A. Gutman, German- town. ^ Entries for the 2:18 Pace. At a meeting of the Speed Committee of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association held Wednesday of this week the 2:18 pace, which was opened on account of the 2:17 and 2:30 pacing events failing to fill, were opened and the race was declared filled. Tbere ace twelve entries in the event and as they are very evenly matched a splendid race should result. R Garnsej's br g Billy Baker, by Silkwood. T W Barstow's b g Prince Biemark, by Almont Patchen — by Blue Bull. A M Walden's b s Dave Ryan, by Antevolc — Network, by Echo. C A Owen's b g Harry Ramon, by Ramon — by Gladiator. D E Knight's b m Cora S, by Alex Button— Nellie, by Brigadier. J B Iverson's ch f DIctatress, by Diet alus— Salinas Belle, by Carr's Vermont. Rudolph Spreckels' ch m Marguerite, by Strathway — Jewell by Oakland Boy. S H Hoy's br g Kelley Briggs, by Bayswater Wilkes — by Algona. Chae. Newman's ch h Batcher Boy^ by Secretary — by Gen. McClellan. F W Cumming's ch m Ethel C, by Sidney — by John Nelson. P J Quinn's br c John A., by Wayland W — by Grand Moor. Van De Vanter Stock Farm's b m Alta Dell, by Homdell — Dwina by Altamont. ^ — Reuben Kiger, of Corvallis, Oregon, offers to trot his yearling colt Pilot Lane, by Coenr IVAlene against any yearlings in America, halt mile heatfe, best two in three, the race to come off at the Oregon Stale Fair, and the stafee to bs $100 a corner. If but two horses compete all the stake to go to the winner. June 10, 1899] ®l;^ ^vj^c^ex cinO ^ovxsxnatu 375 THE MARKET HORSE. Paper Read Before the Late Meeting of the National Horee Breeders, Dealers and Exhibitors Association by J B. Jackson, Chicago. The coneommalion to be achieved by all breeHers engaged in the live stock inda^lry is lo secure top prices in the open market for their finished products. But lillle capital is in- vested in induBtrial pursuits without considering the price the goods will bring when in proper condition for ihe mar- ket. This is particularly true when negotiating the sale of live stock, aa the sum total of what it will bring determines the profit or loss on the investment. In nearly all the in- dustries a special course of education is necessary as a pre- limioary to embarking in the busineea. The modern drug- gist must be a professional pharmacist, the surgeon most he endorsed by a diploma from some medical college to obtain the confidence of his clients, but in raising horses for the market too many engage in the enterprise without any previoas training or experience. Under such condition it is no marvel that so many novices have failed in the breeding industry. The perfection of art is to i>rodoce nature in ail her picturefque forms and varied colors. The limner studies his model and every stroke of his brash is an effort to repro- duce the original on canvas. SHOULD HATE AN IDEAL. 8o with the breeder; he should have an ideal which he aims to produce. This model is the market horae, which fills the public wants, and is in urgent demand. The breeder should visit the open market and learn the type of animals that sell for the highest prices, and having decided what kind of horse to breed, strive by undaaottd peraeverance and methodical selections lo produce the perfect horse of tfaa'' particular class. A correct ideal and continuity of purpose are necessary to achieve success in breeding the market horse. The progress of civilization has made the specialists a necessary component of society. The luxuries of the rich and the necessities of the poor have created the professions where specialistfe adorn life and dignify civilzition. The field of science is too comprehensive and life too short for one to become expert in all branches of koowUdge. The breeder should not therefore attempt to conduct an establish- ment comprising the whole rangei of horse breeding, but concentrate his capital aud ecergy in producing the highest standard Ijpe of one especial class. The breeder should con- sult his finances and natural inclination when choosing the kind of horses he will raise. He must be inspired by an innate love cf his art, and possess an intuitive perception of the model animal he is striving to brfed, or he will not achieve success. He must be an enthusiastic student of the animal kingdom, and have a humane consideration for the comforts and natural wants of the youngsters in his charge, or they will never develop into the extra choice animals which top the market. The horses to raise for the market may be classified as heavy draft, cuach and light harness performers. There are many bubdivisions of this classification, but they are in most instances combinations or descendants from these claEses. The thoroughbred race horse hardly comes within the purview ot the market horse. THE DRAFTEE. The heavy draft horse and his intermediate representa- tives, expretserp, export acd Bostin chunks, tram and 'bus horses, vanners and farm chunks are of most frequent oc- currence in the market. The biehest price specimens are those that weigh 1000 pounds and upwardp, with blocky conformation, heavy bone, sound I'eet &nd prompt, resolute action, a sonr.d animal of this type will command in the Chicago market $27-5 to $350 and occasionally an extra choice animal weighing 2200 pounds and upwf.rds has sold as high as $600. It is extreme weight combined with souDdaeas and quality that commands the highest prices. If a draft horse weigh- ing 1800 pounds will sell for $200, another animal of tqual qualities weighing 2000 pounds will bring $250, and with the right bone, substance and conformation ihe value will in- crease at about the ratio of $2-5 a hundred from 2000 pounds and upwards. One draft gelding consigned to the Chicago market by J. Gould, Bloomiogton, HI., sold to E H. 8ch!oeman, Chicago, in February for $320; one roau draft team, shipped lo Chicago by Robert Barrett, Eureka, III., weighing 4700 pounds, sold to Newmond Bros., Frankfort, Germaof, for $710 When horseflesh will sell at the rate of $25 per hundred for all avoirdupois over 1800 pounds, it does not require an economist to advise breeders lo try to raise heavy animals of supreme weight. The phenomenal increase of price inseparable from the exceptionally heavy drafters should stimulate breeders to raise horses that will weigh a ton and upwards. The failure to produce these equine maslodoos will supply the demand for expressers, export and Boston chunks, and diminutive draft animals for agricultural purposes. E. L. MyerhoflTer, Maquoketa, la., marketed a consignment of fourteen head of draft horses the first week in March that said for $3357.20, making the grand average of $239.80 per bead. M. Newgass & Sons lately ofiered a consignment of draft horses from their stables at Wayne, III , four head of which sold for $3280, averaging $235 per head. This consignment weighed from 1600 to 2100 pounds, and individually sold at the rate of $165 to $325. With such prices obtained under Ihe ham- mer, who can say that raising draft horses is not a profitable bracch of the live stock industry ? The English Shire, French Percheron, Scotch Clydeedale and Belgian draft horse are the strains used in America to produce the draft animal sought for by domestic consumers and export dealers. THE COACH flOBSB. The second division is the coach and carriage horses, which sell according to their 8iz3, quality, action and sym- metry of conformation. There is a wide difference in values prices ranging anywhere frcm $150 to $5,000 This class comprises animals 15.2 to 16 hands, weighing 1050 to 1300 pounds; they are csually bays, browns, chestnuts and black, although a dapple grey will not be rfjecled if he possesses the necessary quality and action. The coach horse mast be of very breedy appearance, good substance, well mannered and possess high action. The slab sided, big headed, angular nondescripts that have long pedigrees but no quality do not belong to this class. The best specimens sell in the regular auction sales at the Chicago market for $300 to $800. They do not command these prices on account of sensational speed but beciuse of their beauty of outline and attractive action for pleasure driving. It would be foolish to imagine that such animals are freaks of breeding, or the off'spring of scrub ancestors. As a rale they are the progeny of handsome, large size, trotting bred animals with high action, many of the best specimens having a dash of thoroughbred blood, which refines their general appearance. Many of the prize winners at the national horse shows are specimens produced by a cress of the French Coach horse with large standard trotting bred mares. This cross is in popular favor, and is being tested in the experimental department cf the great breeding establishments of such millionaire fanciers as L. V. Harkness, Lexington, Ky ; J. Malcolm Forbes, Boston, Mass., C. J. Himlin, Buffalo, X. Y., and the result will soon be made known tu the breeding world. Breeders generally fell this class of horses to professional dealers at from $150 to $300 or else they are bought by dealers in the opan market at about the above values. The art of the dealer fits the animal for Ihe wealthy consumer, They are mannered, city broken, trimmed, docked and taught to go high jind if extra choice actors, they are given a mahogany polish and exhibited in the show ring, where their beauty, manners and grace of action usually find them a customer at a lorg price. M. Tichenor & Co , exhibited 22 head of coach and carriage horses at the Chicago horse show in 18&7, and afterwards sold them at the Madison Square garden, New York, at an average of $925 per head One team, Challenger and Chancellor, brought $-1600. This firm of domestic and foreign dealers in coach and carriage horses sold a coach team to M. Roy, Paris, France, for $5000, and were given a check of $5000 for a bay, 16 hands, six- year-old gelding reported to have been purchased for the millionaire horseman, Walter Winnane, London, Eng. The export trade of coach and carriage horses is of large volume, and annually increasing. The Hackney, the German Coacher and the Cleveland Bay are breeds which belong to the coach horse class. LIGHT HABNIS3 CLASS, The light harness performer or the American standard bred trotter is the third leading market horse. The trotter appears everywhere in commerce. Immense capital is in- vested in his production and development. Specially pre- pared tracks exist in every county where trials of his speed, gameness acd courage are annually held. The trotter is purely an American production, a popular luxuiy of the mitliooaire and the most fashionable element of outdoor amusement. The best types are 16 hand, animals of good substance, and of symmetrical conformation. The demand is now for siz^, and < eanty of outline as well as speed, as part cf the pleasure of fast driving is the general appearance and beauty of the turncut. For pleasure use beauty and good manners will outsell the single quality of speed. For racing purposes, si eed, endurance and gameness are ihe more valu- able qualities, and all the elements can be possessed as uniformly by a beautiful performer as by a trotter of ugly and repulsive appearance. The standard bred trotter is steadily growing in popular favor abroad, as well as in our domestic markets. The American light harness horse holds all the records of foreign tracks, and his exportation for racing and breeding purposes is annually increasing in volume. A LOXURY. The trotter is a luxury, whos9 breeding, education and development require more patience, intelligence and capital than are necessary to produce the other classes of the market horse. In breeding purely for speed, there are more failures in the venture, more blanks than prizes, and this branch of the industry is better adapted to the millionaire breeder who in many instances is content to be satisfied with the profit which the pleasure and recreation afiord. The American trotter is the general utility horse, the largest and most beautiful specimens comprise the best coach and carriage teams that win blue ribbons at the nations! horse shows. Their intelligeDce and docility are unsTirpassed in the equine kingdom. They are the best combination saddle and harnesa performer ever produced, and are easily educated lo pace, and take readily lo all the modern saddle gaits. They possesa the weight to pull the heavy coach or plough, and are, par excellence, the animals for cavalry mounts. The. trotter fills all the requirements of the general utility hojse, being useful in war, indispensable in peace and popular as a harness per- former for pleasure driving and outdoor sport. As a coach and carriage horse, he excels all other breeds, in beauty of outline, splendid of carriage, attractive in action, and com- mands the largest prices of any animal sold for pleasure driving in this country. The consensus of opinion among breeders is unanimous that the horae breeding ioduEtry is rapidly recovering from the period of general depression which commenced in 1892 and terminated in 1897, and that the modern market horse is entering upon a period of prosperity unparalleled in thg history of the horse industry. Inferior animals have been eliminated from the problem, and the concerted effort of breeders to improve the type of the market horse is a con- summation that will insure permanency and stability in prices with the domestic and foreign trade. Colorado Springs Racee. Saturday, May 27 Lh, a four day's meeting began at Color- ado Springs, which continnsd up to and including the fol- lowing Wednesday. There were two harness races and three running events each day. The reports sect us are very meagre, the names of the money winners only being given. 0. P. Updegraph, of Topeka, Kansas, acted as the official starter. The attendance was good and the betting quite heavy. The following are the results: SATURDAY, MAY 27. First race, trotting, 2:20 class, purse $500— Trilby woni Hooper second, Ellen Madison third. Time, 2:22. Second race, pacing, 3:00 clas?, purse $400— Celesp R. woo, Eva Victor second, Jennie T. third. Time, 2:26i. Third race, five furlongs, purse ^$150 — Blanche won, Ina Bloom second, Niona B. third. Time, 1:04 Fourth race, running, one-fourth mile dash, purse $100 — Way Behind won, Little Stephens second. Humming Bird third. Time,0:24^. Fifth race, running, selling, three-foarths of a mile, top price $500, purse $150 — Melody won, Li Mascotta second, Negligent third. Timp, 1:19. MONDAY, MAY 29. First race, pacing, 2:19 clasi, parse $500. -King Altamont won. Free for all trot, road wagons — Trilby P. won. Running, Alta Vista Stakes— Boorban won. Six furlongs selling, Melody won. TUESDAY, MAY 30. First race, trotting, 2:30 class — Howitzen 1-1-2-1, Harry Madison 2-2-1 2, Glen Alley, Josie C, Loyalty, George Deckson and McKinley also started. Time, 2:27J, 2:27}, 2:27}, 2:26A. Second race, free for all pace — Anaconda won in straight heats, Aelse second, Roberts, Riymoni M. and Lottie Smart. Time, 2:17J, 2:20, 2:14^-. Third race, pace to road wagons, half mile heats — Arline B. won, Hattie H. second. Clear Grit third. Best time, 1:03^. Fourth race, running, one mile — Charlotte M. won. Cavallo second, Ojtlay second. Time, 1:46. New Moon, Michael S. and Reoiia also ran. Fifth race, running, half mile — -Bourbon won. Humming- bird second, Negligence third. Time, 0:50. Cionkllty and Dif also ran. Sixth race, three-vaarters of a mile, running— Swiftly won, Oldham second, Mclotyre third. Time, 1:18. Royal Lancers and Lifontsra also ran. Seventh race, quarter mile dash — Keto won, Dick second. Time, 0:25. WEDNESDAY, MiY 31. First race, 2:30 pace— George C, 4-1-1-1, Eva Victor 1-2-3-4. Idlewild, American Hal, Wood B., Adi. Best time, 2.25J. Second race, free-for-all trot — Monterey 1-2-1, Klamath 2-1-2. Time— 2:17J. 2:23^ 2:22. Third race, running, five-eighths of a mile — Negligence won, Severy second, La Fontera third. Time, 1:03. Ettera and La Mascolta also ran. Fourth race, running, seven-eighths of a mile — Ivy Bloom won, Cavalto second, Ziradla third. Time, 1:32|. Oldham also ran. Fifth race, three eighths of a mile, running — Humming- bird won. Way Behind second, Torsion third, Time not taken. Sixth race, quarter mile match— Little Steve woo, Way Behind second. Time, 0:24. It is not a matter of common knowledge that the Dntce of Wellington rode an English race horse during the battle cf .Waterloo. The name of the horse was Copenbsgea. He was by Meteor from Lady Catherine, by John Bull. Before taking the ver> important part he did in the downfall of Bonaparte he raced with success in his native cr)nntr7. He beat ibe brother to Spaniard in a match at Newmarket, and defeated CreFsida and Hujlingdon for a good stake at Hnot- ingdoo. Cressida was the dam of Prism. After the peace in 1815 Copenhagen was turned out in the rich pastures of Strathfieldaday, where he roamed at will unlit bis death. 376 ^ije ^veebtv mxit §pixKt»man* [June 10, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. EELLEY, Peopetetob. Tbe Tarf and Sporting Anthority of tbe Pacific Coast. — OFFICE — 22 1=2 GEARY STREET, San Francisco. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich, Special Representative, 34 Park Row, New York. rBBM8— {IneYesr. 83 ; suMonlUs, 81.T5;TlireeMonth«.81. STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. Money stioald be sent by postal older, draft or by registered letter addressed to F. W. Kkllev, 22K Geary St„ San Francisco. Gal. Communications must be accompauied by the writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of eood faith. San Francisco, Saturdsy, June 10, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TROTTERS AND PACERS. CHAS. DERBY, 2:20 Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2;165i Chas. Johnson. Woodland HAMBLETONIAN WILKES, 1679... .Green ileadow S. F., Santa Clara McKINNEY. 2:1114 C. A. Durfee, Oakland NUTWuOD WILKES 2:I6i,i2 Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvington PRINCE ALMONT, 2:135i J. B. Nightingale, Cordelia, Cal STAM B., 2:11J^ Tuttle Bros., Rocklin STEINWAY, 2:•^b^k Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville THOROUGHBREDS. LLANO SECO Baywood Stud, San Mateo, Cal HACKNEYS. IMP. GREEN'S RUFUS, 63 (4291) Baywood Stud, San Mateo Dates Clainaed. Golden Gate Agricultnral Association District, No. 1— Oakland, August 26th to July 2d, inclusive. District No. 17, Nevada county, August 22d to 26th inclusive. State Agricultural Society, September 4th to3eptemberl6th, inclusive- Agricultural District, No. 24— Tulare, October 16th to 21st, ioclusive. THE STATE FAIR PURSES AND STAKES will be found in our advertising columns to-day. No more generous lot of prizes for California horses to compete for has ever been offered by the State Agricultural Society and it is certain to attract to Sacramento this year a gathering of horses that will tax the stable ac- commodations of the celebrated Agricultural Park which has for years been the scene of one of the grandest an- nual fairs in America. The State Fair will, as usual, continue for two weeks, and contests for both harness horses and runners will be provided every day. There are twelve purses of $1000 each and two of 51500 each offered for the harness horses in this preliminary an- nouncement, while eight splendid stakes are given for the thoroughbreds. Besides these big leading events a further list of harness and running purses will be given and it is safe to say that horsemen have not in years had the opportunity of earning as much money during the whole season in California as they will have ofiered them during the two weeks of the State Fair this year. Every horse owner should study the purses and the con- ditions carefully and make as many entries as possibls, tor a horse must be named for a race before he has a chance to win and in many cases the horse that looks to have the least chance when the entries are opened, is the favorite when the race is called. HERMAIy J. BURRELL died at his home in Port- land, Oregon last Monday night after a brief illness. Mr. Burrell was one of the leading young capitalists of the northwest and was well known in this city, where he speni a large portion of his time during the six months preceding his illness. He « as a great lover of outdoor sport and an enthusiastic road driver. Some time ago he purchased the bay horse Palermo 2:16^, and the gray pacer Waldo J. 2:09, his intention being to campaign them this year. Mr. Burrell made an annual hunting trip to the Wind River Mountains and other noted hunting grounds in the Northwest, and his collection of photographs taken while on these trips is an exceed- ingly valuable one. As an amateur photographer of horses he had few equals, the handsome pictures of Agitato 2:09, Searchlight 2:04J, Azote 2:04i, and the green horses Coney and Venus II. in Eeating's string which were published in the May 6th issue of this paper were from his camera. During his sojourn in San Francisco Mr. Burrell made many acquaintances which his quiet but genial manner ripened into fiiendship. His dfcath in the very flower of his early manhood is de- plored by all who know him and is indeed a loss to the • immunity as well rs to the business interests of the ■:)ast. FRESNO ANNOUNCES FOUR PURSES, each of $1000, to close June 20th. They are for 2:30 trotters and pacers and 2:15 trotters and pacers. They are all nomination purses and will be two best heats in three. This is only a sample of what Fresno will offer the horsemen this year in the way of rich purses to trot and pace for. Later on a complete program with just as liberal purses will be ofi'ered and every effort will be expended to make the meeting one of the very best on the circuit. The Fresno track is one of the best in the State, and a large sum of money has been set apart to improve it and place all the buildings in the very best of condition for the fair. Already there has been a large amount of work done and the grounds now present a very fine appearance. The Fresno Association expect to put forth a program that will attract all the best horses in training in California, runners as well as har- ness horses, and to this end will arrange a list of purses that will provide for all classes and be very liberal in conditions. As Fresno will be on the direct route to Los Angeles, every horseman should make entries in the four purses advertised to-day. ONCE AGAIN we would call the attention of the officers of the District Associations to the fact that the earlier they announce dates and purses the larger will be their entry lists and therefore the more certain will the associations be to make a profit. Already the P. C. T. H. B. A., the State Fair, Golden Gate district, Fresno and Los Angeles have announ;ed dates and purses and these are certain of good entry lists. Horsemen all over the country are deciding to visit those places and will enter there because they are assured that meetings will be held. Directors of an association need not ex- pect that they can lay back on their oars, wait until other meetings have been announced, purses closed and a good circuit assured before getting into line. Tney must do their part of the work at the beginning of the game if they expect to reap a fair share of the rewards. Dates cannot be kept open for associations that will not announce programs. Those that claim dates by an- nouncing good programs and stating what the purses will be are entitled to them and there is no ground for complaint by associations that act the part of laggards. The California circuit this year will be one of the best in years and the associations that are in line will make money. SECRETARY SHIELDS of the State Board of Agriculture, writing to the State Board of Trade con- cerning its participation in the approaching state fair, says that the management is planning to have as a lead- ing exhibit in the pavilion a representation of Hawaiian and Philippine villages, with their grass thatched build- ings and in thess it is proposed to place collections of products of the islands, as well as curios and relics. The aid and co operation of all who are in a position to collect oriental stuffs and products is asked. The Baldwin string of horses which have been racing at Ingleside and Oakland the past season, arrived at the Santa Anita stables last week, says a Los Angeles paper. G. W, Baldwin, who has been in charge of the string, reports a very successful season, his stable being third in the aggre- gate amonnt of winnings, while El Corrigan and Burns & Waterhouse's winnings were first and second regpectively. The Baldwin horses won some $18,000 in parses and finished the season strong. La Goleta, a 4 to 1 shot, winning the very last race on the card at Oakland. La Goleta is a handsome bay mare four years old. She made tbe race referred to, a mile and an eighth, in 1:52^, winning in a gallop from Daisy F., May W. and Hosinante. She was perhaps the beet mare of her class, with the exception of Flenr de Lis, at the Oak- land track. Though ehe was a good winner, winning as high as five successive races and defeating even Corsine, who captured the California Derby, yet La Goleta has probably not yet reached her best speed and much is expected of her future. El Salado and Los Medanos, who won a place in the seven furlong race in 1:28|, are speedy three and four- year olds in the Baldwin string. Other horses brongbt eonth were San Venado, a four-year-old, Estrello, a three-year-old, and Norford, Rusie, Hindoo Princess, Rose Queen and Silver Tail promising two-year-olds. Mr. Baldwin has not yet de- cided as to the future movements of his stable. He may take part of it East, but more probably the summer may be spent at Santa Aoita and the California circuit entered upon in August. • Tanner has begun giving Mr. Darliogton's pair, Cephas 2:11|, and Middlemay, stiff work to pole, and the way the green five-year-old can step it off makes it certain that he will be one of the surprises of the year. It has always been said that Cephas is the best pole horse in the country, but last Thursday in a mile in 2:24J, last quarter in 331 seconds Middlemay kept Cephas' collar up to the gelding's ears all the way. FOURTH OF JULY MATINEE. Q-olden G-ate Park Driving Club Will Race at the Oakland Track. A largely attended and very enthneiastic meeting of the Directors of the Golden Gate Park Diriviog Association was held at 1200 Market street last Tuesday evening, at which arrangements were made for a day of matinee racing on the Fourth of July. The meeting will be held at the Oakland track, the California Jockey Club having very generously granted the ase of their magnificent property to the associa- tion. Five races were provided for in each of which $100 will be hung up as a purse. The races are for horses owned by members of the Club, and are as follows : Free for all, 2:30 class, 2:50 class— The O'Kane Challenge Cap, and Butchers race. This last race is given in a feeling of reciprocity for members of the Batchers Board of Trade, who at their last meeting gave a purse for members of this associa'.ion. The O'Kane Challenge Cop will be trotted for the first time at this meeting. The cup which has been offered by Mr. Frank O'Kane, is a magnificent specimen of the silver- smith's art, and will certainly excite a great contest in this, the first race. It will be for horses without records, that must be owned and driven by members of the Association. The best time made in this race will make the class of tbe next contest for the cup which must be won three times to make it the property of the winner. There is no doubt bat tbe first race for it will be one of the most interesting ever en- gaged in by members of the Golden Gate Park Driving As- sociation. Professional drivers will be birred from participating io all these races, except the free-for-all, no matter whether they are members of the Association or not, and a determined effort Is being made to make this the leading association of amateur horsemen west of the Mississippi river. At the meeting Tjeslay night a number of new applica- tions for membership were received and the reports of Secre- tary and Treasurer showed that the associalloD is in a very strong financial condition. Thesntjsctof securing a track was discnesed and it seems to be the general opinion that a location will soon be found that will be suitable for a track and can be purchased or leased. When this is docethe track will certainly be built. Entries to the Fourth of July races will close June 22d with Secretary Thompson at 1200 Market street. John O. Bauer on the Situation. "A man who has a first-class knowledge of the horse situa- tion In the country Is John C. Bauer, of the Horse Review. He has moved his offices to the new Masonic Building, and though very busy in Installing his business in its new homei gave me a very lenghty Interview. Mr. Bauer says if all signs do not lead one astray, the next four or five years will create such a demand for horses that it will put the breeding industry back on a higher plane than ever. Like in all periods of prosperity the breeders of harness horses are in danger of falling back into that serious error of trying to make people buy stories. Breeding is necessary — so is in- dividuality; bat the properly bred, high class individual will ^.Iways be those desired. I think that the trotting horse business never was in any better shape for development. With the bitter experience of the middle of the present decade to guide as, It seems to me that there is a gieat field for the men who can bring brains as well as money into the business. Personally, I am a firm believer in the fature, and I think the magnificent success of the early closing stakes is one of the very best signs." Mr. Bauer's opinion is one well worth consideration. With hie brains and energy he took an advertising sheet and made it one of the foremost leaders of opinion on horse matters In tbe country. A. very quiet man in hie own personality, he has advanced turf journalism to a very high plane, and those who have the pleasure of meeting him in the new home of tbe Review have a very pleasant hour before them. — Exchange. The Horse Review wisely observes that "a good judge of harness races is a man that is a level-headed, practical horse- man, famil'ar with the rules, tbe customs of the turf, also familiar with horses and their drivers, one who is fair and impartial, no friends to favor, no enemies to punish, but a man who believes in fair play, and is ready to insist that every man and horse in the race gets jastice." One of the greatest green horses in training in New Eng- land is the four-year-old The Spaniard-, In C. McDonald's stable at Keadvllle. Several weeks ago tbe young horse trotted a quarter io 32 seconds, and last week he showed a half in 1:06}. He was bought at tbe Splan sale in Chicago last winter and Spian has his sire. Realist, by Axtell, in training at the Cleveland track. A Sunday school is being held weekly io the grand stand of the old Kentucky running association, Lexington, and the songs of Zion have supplemented the begniling talk of the wily bookmaker. Gen. Tbact, who purchased Advertiser at the recent sale of Palo Alto stock at Cleveland, has decided to allow him to serve a few outside mares this season. JnNE 10, 1899] ^Ije ^veeitev cmb §pmi»tncsn» 3T? Sulky Notes. Denyes meeting begioe to-dav. 8ai?ta Rosa will be on the circuit. Thk State Fair purses are announced. Little Thobne worked a mile in 2:10 at Denver last woek. Spokane will hold the first matinee racing of the season to-day. They say Tom Marsh has a sure 2:15 trotter in the sister to Klatawah, 2:05^. Gbaes Valley contemplates giving $1000 purees this year for the harness events. Granville, a son of Silas Skinner, worked a mile in 2:2U at Santa Rosa one day last week. "Sandy" Smith will probably drive Dione 2:09J, and Venus II. in their races at Denver. Road hcrees handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * A Denver paper s ates that McHenry worked Rose Croix a mile in 2:08 at Overland Park recently. Ten purses of $1000 have been closed for the Breeders meeting and all have large lists of entries. Andy McDowell has twenty-five horses in the string he is working for the Penn Valley Stock Farm. The entries for the Sianford Stake to be trotted at the State Fair in 1901 will be found on another page. Stamboulet 2:10K bas been sent to Nevada by his owner and turned out on bid stock farm witb a band of mares. Mambrino King, who for years was known as tbe hand- somest horee in America, is showing the effects of old age. Hummer and Advertiser, the only stallions by Electioneer out of George Wilkes mares, are both owned in New York. The latest novelty at fair meetings is a horse that does a cake walk. He bids fair to oatiival the guideless wonders. Terbe Haute offers two $5000 purees at its September meeting. One is for 2:20 trotters and the other for 2:18 pacers. The runner that is used as a pace maker for Star Pointer can pull a cart a mile in 1:50 and has been timed a mile at that speed. Look out for our illustrated edition next week. Several of the most promising green ones never before photographed, will appear. Agitato 2:09, has been ailing since he reached Denver, having contracted a severe cold. He was improving at last, reports, however. W. E. D. Morrison, of Los Angeles, has been appointed a member of the State Veterinary Board, vice R. A. Archi- bald, term expired. They are beginning to move along some over the moun- tains. John R. Gentry paced a mile in 2:12| at Detroit last week, last quarter in 29|^ seconds. AzoTK will receive a special preparation and bis new owner will endeavor to make a new wagon record for trotters with the champion gelding. President A. B. Spreckels and Secretary Peler J. Shields are working hard to make the State Fair a great event this year and they will succeed. Petaluma may not have a fair this year owing to the district fair goin.^ to Santa Rosa, which is in the same county, but a race meeting is probable. OftRiN HiCKOE. will train the horses of Patcben Wilkes Farm at Lexington, Kentucky, if his health permits. He is now in New York consuliiog physicians. Four or five trotters from the Rosedale Stock Stock Farm Santa Rosa, will arrive at the Alameda track next week whare they will be put in'order for the circuit. Johnny Blue drove Anaconda in his race at Colorado Springs, and may be seen in tbe sulky quite often this year in case Tom Keatiog's health does not improve. Thos. Bonner, cf Santa Rosa, says the people of his town are in earnest about holding a good fair this year and pro- pose to make it one of the best ever held in Sonoma county. Alice M , by Altamoat, full sister to Trumont 2:21}, has foaled a brown colt by McKinney 2:11J, and McMinnville Maid 2:2':^, has a SUy by the same horse. Both these mares are owned in Oregon. Monroe Salisbury visited MarysviUe the other day, and while there pic&ed up a couple of green horses for his string, one of them being a mare by Direct 2:05^, that is said to be a good prospect. Bill Nte 2:14}, by Oscar Steinway and You Bet 2:12J, by McKinney, both in P. W. Hodges' string, worked a mile together in 2:16 at Denver last week, and the rail birds eaid they were only jagging. James Sullivan will open a public training stable at Alameda, No better reiosman has ever been seen on tbe California circuit than Sullivan and as a conditioner and trainer he has no superiors. De. Boucher has Mies Logan 2:07i at Denver, but will not start her there. About six weeks ago the mare severely wrenched her shoulder at San Jose, acd she has not entirely recovered from the accident. Coney has shown since he arrived at Denver that be has lost none of the marvelous spaed he developed at Pleasanton. The son of McKinney was driven a mile in 2:09 one day last week according to a Denver paper. Alix, Directum, Fantasy, Ralph Wilkes, Kremlin and Arion all made their records over the track at Nashville, Tenn. As the cracks will clo^e their campaign there next fall more fast miles may be looked for. Anyone looking for a fine team should not fail to inspect the pair by Pleasanton that Mr. Lapham has for sale at Alameda. They are an extra well matched pair, and thor- oughly broken, besides being handsome and stylish and good steppers. The three-year-old filly by Dexter Prince, out of Carrie C , by Eleciioneer, owned by James Golden, is one of the sensations at Mystic park. The little miss has been sent only eighths, but these have been stepped in 16\, 16, 16 and 15 2-5 eeconde. The Breeders' Gazette says editorially: "The market seems to show no signs of abatement in strength. Good horses — draft and drivers — are not arrivicg in numbers to meet the requirements of the trade, so that shippers are un- able to fill their orders. Kenny the Eikeman is busy putting bikes in order for the coming circuit and has made several new vehicles out of old ones latel/. Kenny can make your wheels run true and guarantees all bis work. He also has sulkies to rent. Call on him at 531 Valenci'i street. Cheis pETEteoN 2:13J is looking belter than he ever did in his life and under Ge^. Berry's care is trotting very fast. He is probably not quite fast enough to win in his class on tbe Eastern Grand Circuit but ought to get a share of tbe purses in the fast classes elsewhere. Ons of the handsomest entry lists that has ever been issued has just been received at this ofBce from Secretary Sidney S. Toman, of the Empire City Trotting Club. It contains por- traits of all the stallions in the $5000 Free-for-all, among them a pariicularly fine picture of Monterey 2:09^. Thos. Jackson will enter Cherokee Prince 2:22i in the 2:20 class pace to saddle at the Oakland meeting. The son of Dexter Prince is looking fit to go a pretty fast mile right now and is being ridden every day by a thirteea-year-old boy, between whom and the horse a great friendship has sprung up. One of the best signs that there is a genuine revival in harness horse afiiirs is the fact that the majority of our country exchanges are chronicling cases of arrest for fast driving through the streets. We trust all genuine horsemen will do their speeding on the tracks and roads devoted to that purpose. Silver Bow, Jr , the y^ung stallion Doc Williams is working at Alameda, attracts the attention of all visitors to that track. He is a large, graod looking colt and can (rot fast for the amount of work he has had. Many of the lead ing horse experts consider him tbe best prospect in California at the present lime. Cbas. David 2:15 is under Mr. Lapham's charge at Ala- caed3, and looks much heavier and stronger than he did last year This son of Sidney has paced an eighth in 14 seconds and should be in the 2:10 list by the time the circuit is over. He was taken up late last year, and then had tbe distemper, but got his mark in spite of these drawbacks. With such horses as Azote 2:04|, Askey 2:08J, Eloree 2:09J, Mattie Patterson 2:09J, John A. McKerron 2:1H. Temper 2.13J; Cephas, 2:113; Chance 2:12J^, Mr. Middlemay, trial, '2:14J^, lago 2:11, Pasonte 2:13, Peko 2:1U. Capstone, Norace, Flora Directum and lesser lights programed, the Cleveland matinee races will be grand circutit affairs. Tue directors of the 3l8t District met at Hueneme, May 30. h, and organized by electing L. J. Rose, president; J. S. Collins, treasurer; T. H. Merry, secretary. There were pres- ent: L J. Rose, J. H, Spear, Chas. Donlon, Lewis Spader anJ Kd. Sewell. Tbe directors, after talking the matter over, deemed it advisable not to have a fair this year, but to hold one in 1900. A handsome McMurray Sulky of the '99 model was re- ceived from Ohio last week by tbe Roaedale Stock Farm of Santa Rosa. It is said by those who have seen it to be one of the best bikes ever brought to California and it is probable that others like it will be ordered when this one is looked over by the horsemen on the circuit. It will ai 1 some of the young Daly's to get a low mark this year. Agricultural DisxaiCT, No. 24. comprising tbe csunties of Tulare and Kern, will hold a fair and race meeting this year during tbe week immediately following Fresno, This would make tbe dales October 16ih to 2l8t. The fair will be held at Tulare, and good purses for harness horse? and run- ners will be announced. W. P. Ratlifi is secretary of the association and his address is Tulare, Cal The Directors of the Solano Agricultural Society held a meeting at Vallejo Ihis week and concluded not (o bold a fair this year but to wait until next year. Tbe Directors undoubtedly did what they thought was for the be&t interests of tbe district, but there never bas been a year when better opportunities were odered for a profitable meeting than this season, even with the small appropriation given by the State. Circumstances might make next year not so favor- able. A LETTER received by tbe editor of the Brseder and Sportsman from Denver states that Tommy Keating has been sick in bed since arriving there. Mr. Kealing's many friends herein Califorria will be glad to bear of bis early recovery, and hope that his good jadfiment will gel the belter of his energy and keep him from overtaxing his strength by too much work in tbe sulky. He has as good drivers and trainers as there are in the country witb him, and we believe be can make another triumphal tour by managing bis racea from the ground. The well known farmer and horse breeder. William Meese, one of the pioneers of California, died at hie residence in San Ramon valley. Contra Costa county, last week, aged 75 years. For fifty years Mr. Meese had been a resident of the valley where he made bis home, and was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a native of Ohio, and crossed the plains in 1849, settling in Contra Costa county the same year. Mr. Meese was a great admirer of a good horee and owned quite a number of good ones at the time of his death. Ed Laffertv bas the black trottter Addison 2:18J, by James Madison, in his stable at tbe Alameda track. Addi- son worked a mile in 2:15 last year while in James Sullivan's charge and is said to be in better shape than ever this year. Lafferty has had him but a few days and has not moved him any as yet but believes he will be a good horse in bis class this year. The mare Lottie, by Cupid, that is in Laflerty's charge looks as though she should trot some fast miles this year. Lottie is the property of T. J. Crowley, of this city, the well known member of the Board of Directors of the Breeders Association. Ferndale, Humboldt county, will hold a fair and race meeting this year, and to that ead a committee of seven was recently appointed, consisting of E. B. Carr, L. Peterson. W. B. Alford, Dr. S P. Porter, R. D. Boynton, W. H. Robarts and John Hansen. The committee of seven held a meeting and elected E B. Carr president, W. H. Robarts secretary, and the Ferndale Bank treasurer. E. B. Carr and W. H. Robarts were appointed a committee to solicit funds in Ferndale and to report at the next meeting, at which time the other committees will be appointed. The fair will be held in August or September. EsTELLA Wilkes 2:17|, by Mambrino Wilkes, is being made ready for the races this summer by J. M. Nelson at the Alameda track. She is working well and looksasifshe might be able to reduce her mark when just right. Mr. Nelson has recently added Localeer, a Palo Alto bred pacer to bis string. Localeer has performed fairly well at some of the Driving Club matinees here, and is by McBenton out of Laura C, 2:29J, by Electioneer. Ethel C. 2:20, by Sidney, and Central Girl 2:22J, by Nutwood Wilkes, complete the list of horses being worked by Mr. Nelson at present, but he will have several more in a week or so. Trainer Robcnson, who while at the Stanford Farm at Vina, discovered tbe champion gelding Azote 2:04J, arrived at tbe Alameda track last Monday with a couple of trotters which he will develop for speed. Oce a bay gelding by Advertiser, first dam by Nutwood, second dam by George M. Patcben Jr., third dam by Williamson's Belmont, is an extra good looker and has a good way of going. He is a bright bay. with the best of legs and feet, and Robinson says he has as level ahead as any trotter he ever drove. His fastest mile so far was 2:29, last eighth in 16i seconds. The other horse is by Hawthorne, out of a General Benton mare, and is also a trotter. There will not be any fair in Vallejo this year. The directors held a meeting Saturday and decided that there was sufficient time to make suitable arrangements for it. It was decided to held it next year and in the meantime prepara- tions can be made to have it a great event. There will then be $1800 available from the Statf, and the Supervisors will be urged to make an appropriation for it. Officers were elected as follows: J. J. Luchsinger, president; G. W. Stevens, Beoicia, vice-presideol; W. T. Kelley, secretary and treasurer. B. F. Rush of Soisun, R. J. Currey of Dixon, G. W. Stevens of Benicia^ J. B. McCauley, J. J. Luchsinger and W. T. Kelley were in attendance at the meeting — Vallfjo Chronicle. The celebrated case of Bull vs. Bunch in which the title to the mare Much Better 2:07^, is involved, was decided by Judge Lorigan, of San Jose, this week in favor of Mr. Bunch. It will be remembered that Bunch had the mare last year under a contract with Dr Bull of Alameda, according to which the San Jose trainer was to campaign her for a cer- tain shara of ber profits and at the close of tbe peason return the mare to Dr. Bull or pay $500 for ber. Bunch made a tender of the coin bui Mr. Bull declined to receive it and demanded the mare. The Doctor replevtned Much Better, giving a bond for $2000, and brought suit against Bunch for tbe mare and damages. Judge Lorigan heard the c^se sev* eral weeks ago and took it under advisement. On Monday last he rendered judgooeot in favor of Mr. Bunch for the re- covery of tbe mare or her value which was fixed at $4000. Tbe case will probably be appealed. The impression has gone out that Woodland ;would not hold a fair this year, but there is yet a chance that the Yolo countv capital will be on the circuit as usual. Tbe terms of the Directors of District Association No. 40, which com- prises Yolo county, have nearly all expired, and so far a new board bas not been appointed. Jl seems that the Governor is taking an interest in these matters however, and the Woodland Mail of Thursday last says: "Let'ers have been received from the State Department urging Yolo county to form an agricultural association here in order that they might get the benefit of tbe State appropriation for its dis- trict fair and aNo to hold the same. A Mail reporter inter- viewed several nf the ex-directors of the old aaaociation and a majoritv of Ibem tbr-ught that the association could be formed and that it would be. One of them went so far as to say that 'we will have a fair here — we can't afford to lose the State appropriation and active steps wit! be taken imme' diately to bring it about.' Uoforluoately under Bodd'a administration the association here lost lis track on account of the veto of the fair appropriations, and the conditions are not as favorable as thev once were, hut there Is no doubt that a fair can be held. If Oakland has got tbe date set apart for Yolo county, as was published a few days since, another time can be bad by asking for it." S78 ^ifi^ !§veeXiex^ twitr ^jwt«mtm» iJxjVE 10, 1899 STATE AGRICULTUBAL SOCIETY STAKES. List of Entries for Stanford Stake, 1901, and En- tries to Colt Stalres to be Tiotted and Paced at the State Fair in 1899. STANFORD STAKES, 1901. Following is a complete list of entries to the Stanford Slake to be trotted at the State Fair, September, IbOl: C A Severance's br i Rosie Morn, by McKinney— Kamona, by Guy Wilkes. „ , ,, . James A Coffin's b f Caba, by Oro Wilkes-Mattie R I Morebead's (G; M Slock Farm) s e Deiter Wilkee, by Hamblelonian Wilkea— Bella Donna 2:341, by Gladiator. D E Knight's b c D E, by Altamont— Balance All. D E Knighi's b c Waldow W, by Waldstein— Daisy. D E Knight's br c Chas H, by Lynmont— Elmorene. W H Lumsden's b f Fantaline, by Altamont, dam by Not- wood. P W Lee's br f Fluey, by Or Lee (by Fay Wilkee)— Fleety, by Dexler Prince. John C Kirkpatrick's b f Sozanne, by McKinney— Flewey Flcwsy* Thomas S Manning's b c Commander Mackley, by Mc- Kinney— Cbeerfal. by Larco. A M McCollom's ch f Jennie H, by Algona— Rosie Lee, by Bob Lee. VcEdome Stock Farm's b c Fay Temple, by Boodle 2:12J— Laura R 2:2i|, ov Electioneer, Vendome tiiock Farm's b c Iran Dale, by Iran Altc — Avftndale, by Antinius 2;28J. VeDdome Slock Farm's br f Elsie Downs, by Boodle- Linda Oak, by Gay Wilkes- J B Ise-'soD's b f Jetsie K, by Patcbwood— Dasie K. Mrs E W Cailendine & Go's b f Lady Keating, by Stam B — Abbie Wocdcrat. by Woodnut. Palo Alto Block Farm's br c Orlanta, by Ora Wilkes 2:11 — Atlanta, by Tbe Moor. Palo Alto Slock Farm's ch ( Malaskia, by Mendocino 2:19i— E^tber, by Express. Puio Alto Stock Farm's b c Mendell, by Mendocino 2:19^ —Lad? Ellen 2:29^ Palo Alto Siocb Farm's b c Wesley, by Advertiser 2:15| — Waxana, by Gen Bentm. Palo Alto Stock Farm's br f Adabella, by Adbell 2:23— Sweet Water 2:-i6, by ktamboul. H S Hogoboom's ch c, by Waldstein — Rosie Gold, by Goldrose. J D Can's b or br Matchless, by Ecce — Flossie, by Carr's Mamtrino. Aiex Brown's b f, by Naahagak — Francisca. Alex Brown's b f, by Chas. Derby — Bonny Red. Alex Brown's b f, by Alfred— Wilcfljwer. W P Book's b c Gold Coin, by Z )mbro — Lenora. J Moran's b f Delia McCarthy, by McKioDey — Lady 0. Robert I Orr's blk c Ore Gay, by Oio Wilkes— Roseate, by Guy Wilkes. A G Gnrneti's s c, by St Nicholas — Lassie Jean, C A Darfee's b f Lady Elizibeth, by McKinney— Alien by Anteeo. C A Owen's ch cLe Roy, by Waldstein — Zidie McGregor. Santa Rosa Stock Farm's b c, by L W Rassell- Palo Belle, by Palo .Alio. Santa Rosa Slock Farm's blk f, by L W Rassell— Flora Allen, by Mambrioo Wilkes. Geo W Ford's b c by Neernut — Florence C. Geo W Ford's b f by Neernat — Bees. W Mastin'a bf Rosalind, by Falrose — Nora 8, by Sable Wilkes. Van de Vanter Stock Farm's blk c Chief Seattle, by Fred- die C (by Direct) — by Handell Van de Vanter Stock Farm's b f Lady Guy, by Gaycesca —by Tom V. Saota Rosa Stock Farm's b f by L W Raesell— Pansy, by Cassias M Clay Jr. Santa Rosa Stock Farm's b c by Vallota — I.isett, by Ab- dallah Wilkes. Santa Rosa Stock Farm's br c by McKinney — Bye Bye, by Nutwood. Santa Rosa Stocfe Farm's br f by McKinney — Lily Stan- ley, by Whippleton. banta Rosa Stock Farm's b c by Vallota — Genie, by Gen Benton. Oakwood Park Stock Farm's blk f La Bonita, by Chas Derby — Coquette. Oakwnod Park Stock Farm's br c by Chas Derby — Cliipper Simmons. Oakwood Park Stock Farm's b c by Chas Derby — Coty. Oikwood Park Stock Farm's br c by Chas Derby — Pippa. Oakwood Park Slock Farm's b f B Sharp, by Steinway — Tone. G Wempe's blk c by McKinney — Ludy Director. Stake No. "l— For. Two-year-old Trotters, 3:40 Class. Van de Vanter Stock Farm's b f Princess Angeline, by Caution — Beulah, bv Altamont. D E Knight's blk f Eulah Mai, by McKinney— Balance All, by Brigadier. Riche)iea Stable's blk f Manila, by Sabie Wilkes — Tabbie Rosenbaum. by Nutwood. George Y. Bollinger's blk s Boodle Boy, by Boodle 2:12i — by Wapsie. J B Iverson's br f Dagmar, by McKinoey — Steinway Maid. Oikwood Park Slock Faroa's br f Rubato, by Steinway — Tone, by Ferguson. Vendome Stock Farm's b s Verdome, by Iran Alto — Linda Oik, by Goy Wilkes. Stake No. 3— For Trotters, Three-Year-olds and under, 3:35 Class. Van de Vanter Stock Farm b s Kinmont, by McKinney — Beulah, by Altamont.' A G Gurnetl's g g What Is It, by Direct — Lassie Jean, by Brigadier. Santa Rosa Stock Farm's b c Fram.by Direct — Silver Eye, by Abbotisford. Richelieu Stables' br g Puerto Rico, by Sable Wilkes— Mamie Kohl, by S'eioway. D E Knighi's s f Lend A, by Lynmont — Elmorene. Oakwood Park Stock Farm's ch f Midday, by Charles ')erby — Beyday, by Copperhead. Byron Erkenbrecker's br m Miss Barnabee, by McKinney —Del Amo, by Del 8ur. C L Griffith's blk f Corona, by Direct— Sophia, by Robert McGregor. Stake No. 1— For Two-year-old Pacers, 3:30 Class. George E Shaw's b f Aunt Sally, by Beaton Boy— Nelly Nutwood, by Brown Joe. Santa Rosa Stock Farm's b f Volita, by Beau Brummel— Carlotta Wilkes, by Charley Wilkep. Hoy & Briggs' br f Rita H, by McKinney- by Prompter. D E Knight's br c Walston''. by Waldsteia— Lu Star. Oafewond Park S'.ock Farm'd b g Rajah, by Charles Derby — Eden, by General Benton. William Murray's ch c Ray del Diablo, by Diablo - Rosita A. C A Owens' b g Dakan D, by Athadon— Zidie-McGregor. Peier Sullivan's br f Maybelle, by louchet- Belle J. Stake No. 4— For Facers, Three years old and under, 3 :30 Class. John Baker's b m Connie, by Ketcham— Birdroe, by Mark Monroe. F C Crawford's b f Melba, by Falrose— by Killaroy. Alex Brown's b g Frank B., by Danton Moaltrie— Chamois. Oakwood Park Stcck Farm's ch m Belle Lavin, by Charles Derby — Clementine, by Yosemite. J M Alviso'a b f Flattie C. by Direct— Hattie W. George R*mage & Bros' b s Menelek, by Diablo- Abyssin- ian, bv Mambrino Wilkep. P H Q linn's br c John A, by Waylaod W— by Grand Moor. THE HARTFORD FUTURITY. Oslifornia Sends a Long List of Entries to this $1000 Event. About six bnndred entries were made to the Harlford Futurity (or foals of 1899, to be trotted at three years old, and one-tenth of ih-se came from California, this State's contribution to the stake being 58 entries. The list of those entered from this Slate is as follows : I L Borden, Alameda, Cal.: Alice Bell, by Washington— Keolucky Maid, by KenlDcky Hunter; bred to Altamont. George T Beckers, University Post Office. Ca!: Pearl Trnmao, br m, by Truman 2:12— Nadine; bred to Zjmbro 2:11. C M Cline, Sacramento, Cal : Lizzie Monaco, by Mendociio; bred to Zjmbro. C A Duilee, Oakland, Cal: Miss Jefsie 2:14 b m, by Gossiper 2:14} — Leonor 2:24; bred to McKinney 2:1H. WE Green, Oakland, Cal: Little Witch 2:27, gr m. by Director— Lucy, by Leroy; bred to Director. Fanny Richards, br m, by Elector — Lily Langton, by Nephew; brtd to Directum. Alice Cooper, b m, by Anteeo Jr — Star, by George M Palchen Jr; bred to Directum. C L Griffith, San Francisco, Cal: Peirina, ch m, by Piedmont — Miss Peyton, by imp. Glen- garry; bred to Directum. Great Meadow Farm, Santa Clara, Cal: Anna Belle 2:27i. gr m, by Dawn — Pacheco, by Habbard; bred to Hamblelonian Wilkes. W 8 Hobart, San Mateo. Cal: Hazel Wilkes 2:1U. ch m, bv Gay Wilkes— Blanche; bred to Directom. Tuna 2:12}, b m. by Ethan Allen Jr — Fortuoa; bred to Directum. Paiiie D 2:i2A, br m; bred to Directum. Charles A Hag, San Francisco, Cal: Charivari, by Sterling; bred to Capid. J M Hackett, Rocklio, Cal: Lotta H, br m, by Lottery— Prima Dooua, by Mohawfc Chief; bred to Stam B. Rudolph Jordan, Jr, San Francisco, Cal. Adeline Patti, b m, by Effingham — Kate; bred to Mc- Kinney. W E Lester, San Francisco, Cal: La Bella, b m, by Bow Bells — Lottie Thoro; bred to Ai- tell. Lady Simmons, br m, by Simmons — by Artillery; bred to Axtell- Gianelti, b m, by Axtell — Alice Black; bred to Grand Baron. Berielle, br m. by Axiell — Merry Thoogbt 2:22; bred to Baron Wilkes. Emma Smalley, b m, by Biue Dawn — Sally Ru'^sell; bred to DelmarcL. Georgie Albers, br m, bv Baron Wilkes — Isabelle; bred to Allerton. Gentle Annie, b m, by William L- — Amiability; bred to Bow Eell.s W H Lumsden, Santa Rosa, Cal: Eveline, b m, by Nutwood — by Niagara; bred to Mc- Kinney. H P Moore, Menlo Park, Cal: Etta, blk m, by Naubuc — Maggie; bred to Boxwood. T S Montgomery, San Jose, Cal: Merle M 2:25, blk m. by Boodle— Kilty Seymour, by Junio; bred to Zombro 2:11. Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville, Cal: Sieinola, rn m, by Steinway — Phaccola; bred to Directum. Princess, br m, by Administrator — Pricelesf; bred to Charles Derby. Chipper SimmoDS, br m, by Mambrino Boy — Susie Simmoof; bred to Charles Derby. Oonalaska, br m, by Prince Red — Neve; bred to Charles Derby. Edon, b m, by Gen Benton — Emma Rjbsoo; bred to Charles Derby. Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo, Cal: Ahwaga, ch m, by Gen Benton — Irene; bred to Azmoor. Athena 2:15^, b m, by Electioneer — Ashby; bred to Wildnut. Avena 2:lyi, ch m, by Palo Alio— Astoria; bred to Mendo- cino. Bells Beauty, blk m, by Electricity — Beautiful Bells; bred to Advertiser, Clarion 2:25^. b m, by Ansel — Consola- tion; bred to Mendocino. Cort-I 2:1S^, b m, by Eleciioneer — Columbine; bred t ) Dexter Prince. Cressida 2:I8|. blk m, by Palo Alto— Clarabel; bred to Mendocino. Ediib, b m, by George Wilket — EHith Carr; bred to Mendocino. Elden 2:19i, blk ro, by Nephew— Eieanor; bred to Mendo- cino. Ella 2:29, b m, by Electioneer- Lady Ellen 2:29^; bred to Dexter Prince. Esther, b m, by Express — Colieseuin; bred to Mendocino. Flower Girl, b m, by Electioneer — Mayflower; bred to Dexter Prioce. Gertrude Rufseil ^:23^, b m, by Electioneer— Dame Winnie; bred to Dexter Prince. Lady Nutwood, ?;34^, b m, by Nutwood — Lady Mac; bred to Adverrissr. Laura Drew, ch m, by Arlhurtoc — Molly Drew 2:27; bred to Mendocino. Lilly Thorn, blk m, by 'lectioneer — Lady Thorn Jr; bred to Altivo 2:18^ Lucy- neer 2:27, br m, bv Eieciioneer — Lucy 2:14; bred to Dexter Prince. Sallie Benton 2:17f. gr m. by Gen Bentoi; — Sontag Mohawt; bred to Mendocioo. Sylla Biroes, ch pa, by Whips 2:27J— Barnes; bred to Azmoor 2:20i. Waxana, ch m, by Gen Benton — Waxy; bred to Mendocioo. A B Spreckels, San Francisco, Cal: Hnlda 2:08i, b m, by Guy Wilkes— Jennie; bred to Dex- ter Prince. Galatea, b m, by SLambJuI— Jennie; bred to Cupid. Thomas Smith, Valleja, Cal: Versus, b m, by Mambrino Chief Jr — by Woodnut; bred to George Washington 2:16|. Tuttle Bros, Rocklin, Cal: Grace B, b m. by Abbotsford— Dazz?!; bred to Stam B. Belle Medium 2:20, b m, by Happy Medium — Argenta; bred to Zjmbro. B 0 Van Bokkelen, San Jose, Cal: Kate, b m, by Carr's Mambrino — by Williamson's Bel- mont; bred to Boodle. Daisy D, br m, by Oneco — by Wood- l-ury; bred to Prince Airlie. E J Weldon, Sacramento, Cal; Dolly (dam of Phenol 2:llf): bred to Stam B. Teouqh Trenlon did not get the same opportunities as Carbine daring his first season at the stud in England, he has succeeded in getting ahead of the latter eo far as being rep- resented by a winniog twc-year-old is concerned, though it cannot be said that this comes as a surprise. Longy, tbe colt who successfully represented Trenton at Epsom in the Westminster Plate, a race for untried two-year-olds, is out of Sainllv; who did great work for Mr. D Cooper as a two- year-old, her slake winnings at that age totalling £3600. Longy is a 6rst foal, and in tbe London Sportsman last month 'The Special Ccommissioner" had the fjllowiog ref- erence to him and his dam. " The Saintly cdU is a fine mover, and it is a pity there is not more of him, bat Saintly's first foal was not likely to be a big one- and he U a very late foal, too. I should not be surprised, however, to see this substantial lengthy little bay grow into a fair-sizsd borfe some day, if he is not done too much with at this period of his career. Saintly, I may state, has a bay yearling colt by Carnage, which is being reared in Ireland at Mr. J. C. Murphy's place, where it will develop its utmost possible of size and bone. Tbe mare is in foal to Common, bat as she is again as late as ever, she will, I believe, be missed this season, and quite right, too, for she is young, and three foals in sacce&sion are quite enough for her," Easiport, Me., Feb. 3, 1899. Mr. W. F. Young, Springfield, Mass. Dear Sir: ~En- closed you will find one dollar. Please send me thai amount of your Kidney & Nerve Powders. A Utile over a year ago yuo sent me two boxes to try and last spring one of my horses did not seem to be doicg well. He did not seem to take on fli'sb and seemed to be irritable and his hair looked bad. I began to give some of the powders you sent me and he began to pick up, looked and felt fine all summer. Now he is in about the sama cooditioo and 1 want some more of your powders, as they worked so well last year. Please send at once, and oblige Yours truly, W. F Cleveland, M. D. j..iimi.n.iiiinttm.......^..........„ "■•""■" '"'^J\J_ftAiVn_flJVAAJlA/lftJ\AJ\ft*WV/tfW ft ft ft f'' "l" *" | : Your stable is not complete without Quinu's C Ointment. An infallible cure for all ordi- | = nary horse afflictions. Follow the example J = set by the leading horsemen of the world and 2 - your stable shelf will always hold a bottle of > Qumn's Ointment! H A, L. Thomas, Sapt. Canton Farm. Joliet, 111., remarks. ! S "I enclose yon amoant for six bottles of Qainn'sOiatmeat. s After oneyear's trial mustconfess it doesall yoa claimfor ' Sit." For Curbs, Splints, Spavins, Windpnffs or Boaches, ' Price $1.50. '^old by all Druggists or sent by mtiil. *^"iiiinittnminiiiiii[inrTTTTni!mni»liniirmniiniiii s W. B. EDDY & CO., Whitehall. N. Y. ^- JONE 10, 1899] fRije ^veeiiev mt& §pifvt«ntcfxu SitQ Saddle Notes Tommy Burns rode fonr winners at St. Lodis Jane 5tb. Sam McKeevee won at Chicago, Monday, at odds of 5 tol. Fbabk Van Ness is at Harlem with a string of twelve horses. Pia Modbed's son Modrioe won again at New York Wednesday. A STRING of Marcus Daly's horses will be at the Denver meeting, which commences to-day, The Clepsetta Stakes at Latonia went to Elizabeth Elein last Tnesday. The time was 1:01|. Bill of Portland, the sire of Bobadil, was a pronounced roarer before he left Eogland. Bannockeubn has a dicky leg and is out of the racing game, probably for good. He cost Fat Dunne $5,000. John Madden has repurchased Plaudit from W. C. Whitney and will retire the son of Himyar to the stud. The added money to the Australian Jockey Clnb's Derby has been increased from 50O sovereigns to 600 sovereigns. Melos, the great rival of Carbine and Abercoin, has be- came 80 infirm that he will probably have to be destroyed. Atkins & Lottridge are stabling several of their horses at Alameda and exercising them on the speedway near the estuary. All of Lamplighter's get that have faced the starter have earned brackets. This is a wonderful showing so early in the sesEon. The Rowley mile at Newmarket, over which Tod Sloan has won most of his recent victories, has been christened "Tod Sloan avenue." David Tennt, one of the most useful horses owned by Burns & Waterbonse, broke down in his work at St. Louis Friday and has been fired. Half Time is a game, stout-hearted son of Hanover, and he has to improve but very little to be as good as anything of his age over a distance. Mk. C. Abcher has registered with Mes-rs. Weatherby, in England, tlie name Miss Mackey for bay filly, 2 years, by imp. iS'iT Moored, dam Tourmaline. Doling the forty-three days' racing in France from March ISih to April 26,1899, Ihere was wagered in the Paris mutnel betting machiDes $10,494,156. The Brookdale Handicap was ran at Gravesend, last Tuesday. Don de Oro won, but had to be driven hard to beat Warrenton by a head. The time was 1:53. Lucky Dog's entry will be refused hereafter at St. Lonia. The old cripple acis so badly at the post that it is almost im- possible so secure a fair start when be is among the starters. Yellowtail won his first start at Chicago, running the four forlopga in 48^ seconds, healing a fair field. Foster in- sists that Yellowtail will yet prove to be one of the cracker- jack two-year-olds of the year. Burns & Waterhouse, by their victory in the Inaugural and Miesi&sippi Valley Slakes wiib Dr. Sheppard, lead the winning owners at St. Louis, with $3,620 to their credit. J. fV. Schorr is next, with $1,605. John Bright, by Sir Dlson — Brighlligbt, showed class at St. Louis when, carrying lly pounds, he won the Club Members' Handicap, one mile and a quarter, in 2.0^^^, de- feating Whai-Er Loo and Crockett. J. E Madden has jast purchased from R. W. Walden a two-year old sister to Filigrane. She has been sent to the Hamburg establishment, and will be mated to Plaudir, Mad- den's recent purchase of Sydney Paget. P. Lobillabd's chestnut colt Caiman won the Second Imperial Stake at the Lingfield Park spring meeting in Eagland last Wednesday. The stake was worth over six thousand dollars. Sloan rode the winner. Walter Jernisgs is pointing Brisr Sweet for the Subur- ban, and she will not face the 3ag until that race. Her preparation has been steady and satisfactory, and she will be fit when the Coney Island Jockey Club's great race is run. Salvator arrived at the Haggin farm in Kentucky all right, and will be given a futber opportunity to make a suc- cess in the stud. He had many of the fast mares at Rancho del Paso bred to him, but was anything but a success as a sire of race horses. Jockey John Horton, who was injured while riding the hor^e Tentore in the Grand National Steeplechase at Morris Park, is dead. Horton was aboot twenty-eight years of age and was well known on the metropolitan race tracks both as a flat and steeplechase jockey. The five-year-old mare Firefly, by Artillery, won twice at the Avondale Jockey Club's autumn meeting in New Zealand in April, She won the Avondale H-ndicap, one mile and a quarter, with 112 pounds up, the time being 2:13^. She then woo the Autumn Handicap, carrying ViO pounds, the distance being one mile and the time 1:45. The jockey championship oi Eogland promises to be more interesting Ibis season than usual. The list of winning mounts is headed by Madden, with 4o; Sam Loates is next, with 41; Tom Loates. 39; Cannon, 38, and Sloan and Ricb- aby tie with 32. Sloan rode sixteen consecutive losers. Two three-year-old fillies realized high prices at auction in Eogland recently. Strike a Light, by Donovan— Fuse, did nut go out of the riag until 4200gs was bid for her, and Galopin Lassie, by (Galopin — Kylesho), roused so much ad- miration that she brought 3200g3 before the hammer fell. The new cffice of the inspector of totalisators has been created by the Queensland Government. It will be the cfficer's duty to visit the various race courses in the colony for the purpose of investigating the working of ihe totalisa- tors, and making sure that the Government sustains no loss. John Porter, the English trainer, has tried three of Carbine's two year-olds with a four-year-old son of St. Simon. The Carbines greatly pleased the proprietor of Kingsclere, and he advised the Duke of Portland that the youogster from Galatea would probably develop into a "high class" race horse. R. WrNDHAM Walden has been stirred up and comes out with the foUowiog challenge: "I will run Filigrane against any three-year-old in ibe country, with 120 pounds OD each, from one mile to four miles, for $5000 to $20,000. Littlefield will ride and weather conditions make no differ- ence, the coll being ready to go rain or shine." Charlie Boschemeyer's good filly Elizabeth Klein, sister to Traverser, easily beat Igabioda and others in the twc-year*old filly race at Latonia last week. Though the filly was beaten in the Debutante Stakes at Louisville, she is a high-class animal and is on the improve. She can carry weight, and as she is big and strong she can go a route. Manageb M.AQEE was at Latonia and in answer to some questions hearing on the movements cf the Corrigan stable, he said: "Mr. Corrigan will not race at Chicago this year, as he hag washed his hands of the whole business at Chicago. He has no further use for Chicago tracks, and he would not even allow me to ship the horses by way of the Windy City." Gideon & Daly have dispensed with the services of " Skeets " Martin, their jockey, and Fred Taral will ride for them in the future when be can make the weights. Martin's ride on Aflect on May [8th, when she was beaten by Mid summer, and his ride on His Royal Highness in the National Siallion Stakes, did not meet with the approval of his em- ployers, hence the separation. AaiosG a band of twenty-two yearlings on the Bitter Root Farm of Marcus Daly, in Montana, Dan Dennison is break- ing the hay colt Frankfort, full brother to Hamburg, and a grand looking youngster. Dan also has the filly Golden Grain, full sister to Hao d'Or, and a chestnut colt called Admiral Dewey, by Tammany, out of Wood Violet, dam of Senator Bland Primrose and St. Jacob, that is one of the best looking yearlings on the farm. Before he left for England Carnage served a few mares in Australia, and two or three of his two-year-olds are run- ning this season. The first to win is Battle Royal, who was successful in the Trial Stakes at the Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club meeting last month. Battle Royal is out of Princess Alice, who is by Belhnal Green from Saucepan, da:a of Fryingpan, by Colsterdale. Mr. J. N. M'Arthor gave 230 guineas for Battle Royal as a yearling. Pat Donne was given a "boost" at Gravesend last Thurs- day. Bannockburn was entered to be sold for $1000. When he was put up for auction Foxhall Keene ran Bannockburn up to $2500, at which figure Mr. Dunne retained him, Mr. Donne afterward protested to the stewards that the sale was not just, as the original bid was made after the auctioneer had closed the sale, and that it should not have received consideration. The stewards upheld him and dec'ared it no sale. By the victory of Jean Beraud in the Belmont stakes Sydney Paget came out on top of the winning list at Morris Park wiih the snuj sum aggregate of $18,535, The second in line was Green B. Morris, who through the success of his colt Pupil in the National Stallion race on Saturday last secured $15,362 as his share of the money. John Daly jumped into third place by the winning of His Royal High- ness in the Eclipse, and his rake-off is $14,755. In addition to these, 86 owners came io for some portion of the money distributed. Marcus Dilv is credited with $1,245, J. B. Haggin with $1,731 and Wm Lakeland with $2,565. Ed Corrigan arrived at Latonia last Wednesday. Mr. Corrigan's appearance is such as to make it certain that his winter on Ihe Coast agreed with bim.eays a Cincinnati paper He says that he will not consider the proposition made to him to send his crack colt Golden Rule over to St. Louis to go in a special sweepstake with The Cocqueror and F. W, Brode. ''My colt, I think, has done enough," said the big horseman. "He started ten times in California and won eight slakes. He should have won all his starts. In one of the two his stable compunion, St. Anthony, beat him on sufferance, and in the other a colt that got away oO in front just beat him out, although my colt stumbled and went to his kne(s at the start. I have not had a saddle on the colt in ten days, and I would not try to get him ready for a race on eo abort nctice, even if I considered the St. Louis ofier a Bufficieot one. I intend to give the colt the rest which I am sure he has earned. I may start him along toward ihe c'ose of the meeting." When asked about the condition of Cor- sine, the Clark Stakes winner, who bowed a tendon after coming here from Louisville, Mr. Corrigan said he did not think it serious. He slated that he would begin to gallop the colt at once, and that then be would be better able to tell as to bis condition. If he goe? along all right the son of Riley will be seen in the Himyar. St. Anthony, the colt that was taken sick en route here and lefl at Council Bluff-*, is getting along alright. Mr. Corrigan will not race at Chi- cago. At tbe close of the Latonia meeting he will ship his string to Saratoga, Tod Sloan'B Own Story. The following is Tod Sloan's account of his first Derby dictated to a London representative of a New York paper: My first Derby has ended in a tragedy and the loss of one of the gamest horses that ever lived. I feel to-night as much sorrow over his death as over my defeat, for he was a noble animal. Americans will understand me ffhen I say that Holocauste was just such an acting horse as the great Ham- burg. Indeed he was the best horse I have ever ridden. It was hard luck when I had the race practically won that such an extraordinary accident should have happened in (he homestretch, ending all my hopes io an instant. I liked Holocauste aod we started out understanding each other. He was a wise horse and knew as much about run- ning that race as I did. When we came out of the paddock and cantered along the post to the stretch I grew stronger in my hopes of victory. To tell the truth I believed Flying Fox was the best horse, but I felt that I had the best chance of any of the outsiders to win. Anyway, I believed myself sure of the place. We maneuvered aroucd at the post, and finally I managed to beat them all away. Holocauste went away finely. I held him in the going up the hill to save him, and allowed the others to come up but not to pass me. If you race a horse hard up hill you blow him out before the finish. My idea was to beat them all around Taltenham corner, for (hen I would have a cinch. £ held the rail and kept in the first bunch. Holocauste was going strong. I did not have to touch htm with the whip. As we rounded the corner I saw that, bar accident, I was goiog to win. The race was all in my hands. Mornington Cannon on Flying Fox moved up on the outside, and I be- gan to fear that some other horses in the rear might come up between us and crowd me into the rail. So I shouted to Cannon: "Pull in on top of me Morny 1 " Flying Fox was making his spurt, but was under suffer- ance, while my horse was strong and fresh. Flying Fox moved ahead and took the rail. Then, as we entered the straigbtnway, I let Holocauste out and moved upon (he out- side of Flying Fox. In a few jumps I Ud him by a neck, running easily. Then it was only a question of how far I would win. Suddenly, when within a quarter of a mile of home, with- out a stumble or break of any kind. Holocaust's off foreleg snapped. The horse went onto his knees, aod I plunged almost over his head. I managed to get back into the saddle, and down he went again time alter lime; not clear down, but hobbling with dumping lurcdes. I knew something desperate was the matter; what I conld not tell until the horse would stop. He fortunately swerved out to the right, away from the rail, and the others dashed by. If he bad remained close io we should have all gone down in a frightful jam and most of us would have been killed. After he had run twentv yards or more I managed Io pull him up and dismounted. The sight was sickening. Holo- causte was standing on the stomp of his light foreleg. The entire hoof was torn off, hanging only by a bit of skin in front. Blocd was spurting from ruptured arteries and veins. A quick examination showed that the bones between the fetlock and hocf had been broken so completely that it was as though the leg had been chopped off with an ax. After- wards they told me that Holocauste had to be killed at once. Nothing could save him. It is, indeed, tough. James Tod Sloan. Bay Middleton was generally regarded as one of the most perfect proportioned animals ever foaled. Critics of the old school swore by him, moreover, owing, in a great measure lo the fact that "Bay" bore witness to the old adage (hat tbe length of a horse's head, multiplied by three, should give his entire length, which sasing, by the way, caused the owner of Bay Middleton to sharply answer a critic who spoke unfavorably of bis favoiite's head, alleging thai it was too long. "Sir," rfjoined tbe somewhat annoyed nobleman, please recollect if there was not so much head there would not be so much horse." Horse Owners Should Use GOatBATJLT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL GA'UTERY OK* FIRING Impossible io/-ioduce any scar or blemish. The safest ^est Blister over xl-^b^. Tnkeg the i.lace olall liniment') for mild or 6ovi>ro action, RemoveN oil Boncheaor Blomishes from Horses or Cot I Io. As a HUMAN REMEDY /or Rheumatism, Sprains* Sore Throat, Ktcitiainvmuabie. ircuUAnAniCC caustic balsam win proanca more actuni re^uka tlmn a wholo bottle oZ any liniment or spavin cure mixture evor made. Everj-bottto of Caustic Balsam sold is Wnrran- ted to civn Hatisfnct ioa. Price S 1 .50 Por bottle. Sold by dmcrcist^. or petit byexpres?, charne^pnid. with foil directions for it3.D!ie. Bead for descriptive circ ilara, testimonials, etq; ^Address "*■ THE LA^\~aESCE.\nLLIAaiS CO.. Cleveland, Ohio 80 ^v^s^Sf^v mii^ ^Jif^^Uimi^ [June 10, 1899 Ooming Events. June 11— Olympic Gan Club. Live biids. Ingleside. Jane 11— Empire Gun Club. B'.ue rocks. Alameda Point, jQoe 11— San Francisco Guu Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point, June 11, IS. 25— \ntioch Gun Club. Blue rocks. Antioch. June U, IS. 25— Tacoma Gun Club, Blue rocks. Tacoma. June H, 18, 25 -Chico Gun Club. Blue rocba. Cbico. June 11, 25— Napa Gun Club. Blue rocks. Napa. June 11,25— Seattle Rod and Gun Club. Blue rocks. West Seattle. June 11. 25— Mount Sbasia Gun Club. Blue rocks. Redding. June 18 -Olympic Gun Clnb Bine rocks Ineleside. June 15— Califoruia vVias: Olub. Live birds. Ingleside. June i-S— Lincoln Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. June 18— Merced Gun Club. Biue rocks. Merced. June IS -Acme Gun Club. Blue rocks. Grass Valley. June 18-Pelican Gun Club. Live birds. Sacramento. June 25— San Francisco Gun Oiub. Live birds. Sao Clemente. June 25— Union Gnn ('lub. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. June 26— Napa Gun Club. Live birds. East Napa. July 2— Alert Gun Club. Blue rocba. Birds Point. July 2, 30— Reliance Gun Club. Blue rocks, Webster St. bridge, Alameda. The Game Law. The open season for shooting quail, dovee, deer and wild duck aa fixed by the State law is as followa: Doyes, 15th July to 15th Febru- ary. Mountain quail and grouse, 1st September to 15th February. Valley quail, wild duck and rail. Ist October to 1st March. Male deer, 15Eh Jnly to 15th October. Pheasants, the taking, killing, selling or haviog in possession at any lime is prohibited; robbing or destruc- tion of nests or having pheasant eggs in possession is a misdemeanor in the following counties: Trinity, Marin, Lake. Merced, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino. Santa Barbara, Kings, Ventura, Santa Clara, Monterey, Sau Joaquin. Yuba. The clerKs of nearly all the Boards of Suoervisors have advised as no changes have been made this vear, but the ordinances passed last vear hold good if they do not conflict with the State law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinances that alter the open seaaon as provided by State law: Amador, Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plumae, San uiego, San Joaquin., Santa Clara, Sacramento, Solano, Santa Cruz. Siskiyou, Tehama. Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Rail. Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1, Male deer. July 1 to Oct. 1. Pheasants protected until February, 190-1. Hunting, killing or having in possession for purpose of sale or ship- ment out of county: quail, bob white, partridge, wild duck, rail, mountain quail, grouse, dove.does or deer, antelope.elb or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept, 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. fUse of dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Trout, June 1 to Dec. 1. Freeuo — Market hunting and shipping game out of the county pro- hibited Humboldt — Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise. Pheasants and wild turkeya protected un*410ct. 1, 1900. Black brant, Oct. 1 to March 1. Shipment of game out of the counts prohibited. Deer, use of dogs prohibited. Kern— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Quail, Oct. 1 to Feb. 1. Lake— Deer, Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. Kings— Doves, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Quail. Nov. 1 to Feb. 15. Los Angeles — Shipping game to mLarters outside of the couutv pro- hibited. Sea-gulls, egrets, pelicans, seals, protected. Trout season opens April 1st. Marin—ueer, July 15 to Sept. 15. Quail Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Individ- ual bag limited to 25 birds. Market hunting and shipment of game fl-om the county is proDibited. Use of Repeating: shot guns pro- hibited. Trout, with hook and line only April 1 lo Oct. 15, Madera— Market hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. Ist. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Napa— Trout, by hook and line only. April 1 to Dec. 1. Orange— Doves, Aug. 1 to Feb, 1. Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Quail, partridges or grouse, Oct. Ito Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March X. Ducks and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows: No person snail ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Placer— Trout, Tune I to Dec. 1. Plumas— Salmon, trout. May 1 lo Dec. 1 (netting prohibited.) Riverside — Shipping game out of the county protiibited. Sau Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara— Deer, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market hxmting prohibited). Lob- sters or crawfish, close season, April 15 to Sept. 15, shipping from county in close season prohibited. Abalones, taking, selling, having in possession and shipping from the county prohibited. San Bernardino — Deer, close season continuous, 1899. Valley or mountain quail, wild duck, sale of prohibited. Trout, sale of. be- tween April isi and May 1st of any year and during 1899, prohibited. Tree squirrels, five per day the limit. San Diego— Shipping game out of the county prohibited, San Luis Obispo— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 15 to Dec. 1. Use of hounds prohibited. Hunting for markets situated outside of the county prohibited. Clams, use of plows or machines in digging prohibited. Shipment of abalones out of the county prohibited. San Mateo— Deer, Julv 15 to Aug. 26. (Dse of dogs not prohibited. Market hunting prohibited). Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting from boat at high tide prohibited). Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Shipment of feathered game out of the county prohibited. Sierra— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Siskiyou- Shipment of featherei game out of the county prohibited. Sonoma— Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- ants, close season till Jan. 1. 1901. Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Use of nets in streams of the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Dovea, July 15 to Jan. i. Trinity- Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Shipping game out ol the county prohibited. Ventura— Quail, any variety. Oct. 1 to Nov, 1. When the "Wild Goose Orles. The north wind bends the rushes till they kiss the white-capped lake, And through the brown-tipped cat-tails, making low, weird music, sighs ; The hunting badger steals along the shore where wavelets break, And long, black shadows ewift are creeping when the wild goose cries. The air is filled with snowy flakes that fly before the breeze, And low-hung clouds are scurrying across the gloomy skies ; The lazy mallard to some marsh's sheltering ruahes flees, And early morn's chill air is stinging when the wild goose cries. The swift-winged canvasback and redhead speed before the wind; The silent-swimming muskrat to hia reed home quickly hies ; The anxious hunter crouches low within his grass-fringed blind. Nor moves nor speaks —scarce breathing- when the wild goose cries Far out across Ihe distant hills the noble quarry wings, While their careful flight is marked by ansious, strauiing eyes ■ Hotly coursing blood a tremor to the hunter brings; Steady now 1 There's need of coolneas when the wild goose cries. —Colorado Springs Gazette. At the Traps. Live bird shooting will be the order of the day for the Olympic Gun Club members at Ingleside to-morrow. The Empire and San Francisco Gun Clubs will hold their regular monthly blue rock shoots at Alameda. The Empire Gun Club announce a fine program of events for their shoot on September 9th and 10th, particulars of which will appear next week. Trap Bhootera are intereeted in the scheduled competition for the beanlifal solid silver cup trophy oflered by N. Neu- stadter, E-q The first contest for this cup will take place at the regular Lincoln shoot, Sunday, June IHih. The con. dilions for ehootiog in this event are the following: Open-to- all for twelve men teams, 20 targets per man, entrance 50 cents per man; any gun club can enter one or more teams. The team scoring the greatest number of breaks during the three shoots concluding this season (Sundays, June 18ih, July 16th and August 20ih) to have final poesession of the trophy. The winning team for each shoot to have custody of the cup, 8€C0Ld high team in each race will win Ihe entrance money ( over price of blue rocks). In connection with the foregoing the Lincolns cflfera prize merchandise competition ehoot, scores for which will be computed on the individual records made during the trophy contests. Seven classes are arranged for in the distribution of the many suitable ani valu able articles offered the shoot- ers. Entrance for prize shooting 50 cents, shooters not com peting on a team will be eligible for the merchandise shoot- ing on payment of $1 entrance. The Reliance shoot at Alameda last Sunday was well at tended and some good scores were made The attendance at Birds Point brought out only a corporars guard at the Alerts' shoot, a few of the regulars indulging in practice. Never in the history of trap shooting in this State, has the interest and enthusiasm been so great as has beeu shown by shot gun lovers since the opening of the present trap seasou. The Hollister Gun Club is scheduled to have a trap shoot to-morrow. Clubs from Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Gilroy and Watsonville have been invited to participate. The team entered by the Union Club at Antioch worked together remarkably well considering their lack of practice and preparation for the e.ent. The State live bird shoot at Ingleside last week nnder the auspices of the Olympic Gun Club brought together a num- ber of noted shotgun cracks; among the visiting sportsmen at the shoot were A. Hewlett of Syracuse, N. Y ; H. Adams of Chicago, D. A' Cowan and L logalsbie of Fresno.. 8. R. Smith of Riverside, Joe Ross of Antioch, G. W. Kibbey and A. Ruhstaller, Jr., of Sacramento, Chas. Reams of Napa "Gilbert" and D. S. Cone of Chico and A. W. Bruner of Los Angeles; San J.se was also well represented. The opening day of the shoot, Friday, was favorable to the shooters in weather conditions and a lively lot of birds put the men on their mettle, W, A. Robertson officiated as ref- eree, S. G. Scovern was the scorer and W. T. Mitche'l worked the traps. In the first event seventeen shooters en- tered, five men made straight scores and divided the pool money, $61; they were Hewlett, Smith, Roos and Wagner. In the second event at ten pigeons sixteen men entered, the purse amounted (o $105. Four moneys were made of the pool, Maskey and Cowan took $70. the remaining $35 being divided among the shooters scoring nine birds each. The best shooting of tho day was seen in the third event at twenty-five birds, Clarence Nanman killed straight. Otto Feudner scored twenty-three and Frank Merrill twenty-two. In this event each shooter was put back one yard for each section of five killed straight. Nauman finished from the Ihi.'ly-two yard mark and Feudner, Smith and Merrill shot their lait birds from the thirty yard mark. First money paid $81 and second amounted to $54 The fourth event, a free z 9 out, paid $37, divided between Feudner, Nauman and Merrill. Saturday, the second day, a number of shooters showed better form for the work The weather favored the men in the forenoon, bat a high wind in the afternoun made shoot- ing difficult. The opening event, the California Wing Club match at ten birds, started with twelve men in. "Slade," Merrill and Nauman tied witb ten birds each, they divided the purse, $85. The Gold Dost medal race came next. Fifteen men shot at twenty birds each Nauman and Slade tied with nineteen birds each and divided $50 in the side pool, Haight with eighteen kills drew third monev, $10 added by the club. Frank Merrill, winner of the mel'al last vear, received the entrance money $75. '"Slade" and Nauman tied in shooting two lots of five birds each in the third race to decide who should take the medal. Nauman won the posses- sion of it for one year on the toss of a coin; they also agreed to divide next year's entrance money in this event. The closing event for the day was the Dupont Smokeless Powder race at twelve birds, $7 50 entrance with $25 added by the Du Pont Powder Company. C. A. Haight and Nauman made straight scores and divided $100 between them. Feud- ner, Lion and Cowan were close up but not in the money with nine birds each. The birds trapped during tbe second day were a hardy lot of flyers. Sunday, the conclading day of the tournament drew forth a large attendance of spectators. Tbe initial match of the day, The Selby race at ten birds with twenty three entries, gave twelve men an opportunity to record straight scores, the purse, $140 was divided hetween them. In the second event, the California Smokeless Powder match at twelve birds, five men killed straight and divided between them the entire amount of the purse $197 50. The final race of the meeting for the Fay Diamond Medal with twenty-three shooters in was a hotly contested race. Nauman drew down the entrance money $115, bat was out of the shoot after losing his thirteenth and fourteenth birds. Joe Ross, who shot under the name of "Coon," won tbe medal on a straight score, his last bird, a left quartering screamer being grassed in fine style. Thirteen men were' in a $5 side pool which went to three men with nineteen each. Third money went to Webb and Bruner who missed but two birds each. Otto Feudner missed but one bird during the day, making the best record for Sunday. G. L. Barham of Chico, who shot under the name of ''Gilbert,*' missed one bird and lost one out of bounds during the day. Dr. Barker tried for a record of 100 birds straight during the shoot but fell down on the last ten. The scores in detail for each day were as follows: Kbiday, June 2, 1899— First event, 6 birds, entrance $3, $10 added; high guns. Webb, A. J "^I 2222— 5 Reams, C 012211—5 Haight. C, A *22221— 5 Me rin, F \Q22w Brown. W, C 0210W Feadoer. 0 210w Cowan, D. A 200w Olw Maskey, F 111112—6 Boos, A 21I2I2— 6 Wagner, H. F ..Il2ill— 6 Kowlett, A 211122—6 Smith, S. R 121222—6 Kibbej, G. W 12il1*— 5 Ingalsbie, L 121"2l— 5 Fav. E 022222—5 Nauman, C... "Slade".. 112011—5 'Dead outof bounds. Second event— Ammunition manufacturers' race, 10 birds, entrance $5, $25 added; high guns Maskey 12122 22222-10 Webb _22220 11220-8 Cowan 12222 2I2i2— 10 Hewlett 12111 OOw fftudaer, O 11122 02212— 9 Haight 1222* "w Merrill 12212 12120- 9 Ingaisbie 221*0 w "Slade" ..1*121 22112— 9 Smith 222*0 W Nauman 2:222 12101— 9 Kpams 12L0O w Brown 02212 122^2- 9 Kibbey 1020w Wagner 21222 02121— 9 Fay OlOw Third event — 25 birds, entrance $15; high guns (two moneys, 60 and 4ti per cent). Nauman lUU 21212 21122 12212 22222—25 Ff'Udoer, 0 2*'221 12122 2122* 1221* 22222—23 Merrill 21222 21112 •2111 12210 11220—22 t^mith 12102 12222 22222 22020 22w —19 Wagner _ 11201 122*2 11221 Ow —13 Haiglit U-^*! 21111 2222*w —22 Brown I(i2*l OllOw — 5 Masbev 1"I11 20*w —5 "Jones" 00120 w —2 *Dead out of bounds. Fourth event — miss and out; entrance, $3; $10 added; last three men in to take the pool. Feudner, 0 2211-4 Smith 1210—3 Nauman „2I12— 4 Cowan 2* Merrill 1211—4 Halgbt 0 Webh 1120—3 Brown * Kibbey 2120-3 * Dead out of bcands. Satobday, Jone 3, 1899— First event, California Wing Club race; 10 birds, entrance $5, $25 added; high guns. Blerrlll 12121 11221—10 Smith 12101 lOw —5 Nauman 12211 12122—10 Ingaisbie.... 20121 Ow —4 ■■-Slade" 12121 22222-10 Haight 11102 Ow —4 Vernon, F _ 12221 *1122- 9 Kibbey 2I(i22 Ow -4 Hewlett 2211! l*2»w— 7 Cowan 01112 w —1 Feudner 21021 2w — 5 Lion, C 0*w * Dead out of bounds. Second event — Gold Dust Medal race; 20 birds, entrance $5; $15 to second and $10 lo third high g'ins. Side pool, entrance $5, high guns. i Nauman J22222 2*211 21211 11221 —19 "Slade" 12112 220U 21122 11121 —19 Haight 22111 22021 22222 22022 -18 Ingaisbie 22111 12202 22210 12120 —17 Feudner ..211<2 21121 20*21 2220w— 16 Merrill 21002 21221 22121 1120w— 16 Smith 12222 22220 22121 2200w— 16 Kibbev inu 22022 22ill OI*w.— 15 Maskey 21022 12220 21220 w —12 Howlett „ 12111 21121 00120 w —12 Bobertson, N 22110 10111 lUOw —11 Lion : 02221 12112 2»0w —10 I Fav „ 11102 lOIIl 120w —10 Cowao 10211 21112 OOw — 9 Vernon 12001 Ow — 3 " Dead out of bounds. Third event — Dupont Smokeless Powder race; 12 birds, entrance $7.50, $25 added; high guns. Nauman 21212 11111 13—12 "Slade" 11121 11111 0»— 10 Haii;bt _.]2121 21221 22—12 MerriU 212*1 21111 Ow— Feudner 22112 22222 02-11 Smith 21111 20220 w — Lion 22022 21221 21—11 Vernon 12110 Ow — Cowan 1121112202 21—11 Kibbey 10*w — * Dead out of bounds. Sunday, June 4, 1899 — First event — Selby race; 10 birds, entrance $5, $25 added; high guns. Feudner .21221 22212—10 Smith 22222 2220w— 8 Carroll. J. R 22212 11111—10 Wagner 12222 2l2»w— 8 Barker, A, M 21222 21212-10 Shields. A. M,.' 21212 Ow - 5 Webb 22212 22^22—10 Schullz, Ed 2220w —3 Nauman 22222 21112—10 Howlett 22I0w — 3 Lion -.- 22221 22222-10 Bruner, A. W 210w — 2 "Gilbert" 22121 12111—10 For.ster, Edg 2110w —3 Vernon 21222 22212—10 Haight 220w Slade" 20w Buhstaller, Jr., A lOw Boss, J Ow — 1 — 1 — 0 Golcher, H, C 22221 12122- Merrill I22i2 12112-10 Delmas, P 21221 11222—10 Grubb. LB D 22212 21212—10 * Dead out of bounds. Second event — California Smokeless Powder race; 12 birdsi entrance $7.50, $25 added; high guns. Golcher, H. C 2120w Kuhstaller. 120w Smith I*w "ullbert" _.IOw Lion lOw Cowan 20w Cone, D. S „20w King. F. W _ Ow Nauman _ Ow Shields Ow Carroll *w Feudner, 0 22212 12122 22—12 Merrill, F 12212 22112 22—12 Webb 21112 22212 22-12 ■'Slade" ...21II2 22221 22—12 Vernon 11222 22211 21—12 Wagner 21221 11120 w Haight 12222 22220 w Bo3^ 21121 220VV Delmas 12221 20w Barker 212*w Bruner 2220w Adams, J. R 1220 v * Dead out of bounds. _ Third event — Fav Diamond medal race; 20 birds, entrance $5; $15 to second and $10 to third high gun. Side pool, en- trance $5, high guns. Boss _ 11221 21121 22321 21112— 20 Feudner 02112 22222 22221 22122— 19 Carroll 12120 21122 22122 22222— 19 "Uilbert" 12211 22112 2*221 11222— 19 Bruner 22*22 22222 02222 22222— 18 Webb 21122 10211 12111 l*2l2- 18 Nauman 21222 11212 12002 21210w— 17 Schulz , 22122 *1112 22122 lin20w— 17 Shields _ lOlll 12122 11121 01220W— 17 Lion 12202 0:222 22222 20w —14 Grubb 21111 22122 2200w —12 Merrill 12222 1112* lOOw —10 Adams 21112 22021 Ow — 9 Vernon 20122 0211* w — 7 Barker 12212 00"w — 5 Buhataller 22201 lOw — 5 Cone 22102 Ow — 4 Delmas - OllOw — 2 Smith .«.220"w — 2 Haight lIOw — 2 King 200w — 1 Wagner lOOw — 1 Cowan OOw — q * Dead oat of bounds. The American Gun Club of Sacramento held a blue rock shoot Sunday, June 4lh, at the grounds near the Twelfth- street bridge, the scores made in regular events were the following ; Race at 10 blue rocks : Smith lOill 11111—9 Neale UOOI 11000—5 Rider OUOl lllll— 8 Favero OOOll 10101—5 Just - llllO 11101—3 Bpus 10011 0(1011—5 Smith 01111 11110— S Brown _11001 00011—5 Heisler lllOl OOUI— 7 Howerton lonio tiOllI- 5 Brown loiOO 011H— 6 BIcCarty 10000 10110—4 June 10, 1899] CCTje ^veetiev tm© §psxvtstn(SH, 381 Race at 25 blue rocks : Howerton... Favero Jnst Helsler Smith . 10101 OUll lllll 111(10 11010— Ig iioti mil ooioo 11101 01001—16 10100 loiio mil 00110 10110—15 „iom lonio loftii OHIO 00101— H 10000 00111 01101 11011 01001—13 CuillQg OllOO lOOll 1 1010 00000 11000—10 Race at 5 blue rocks : Just Smitb Howerton... ...10110-3 ..01011— .1 -.10101-3 Nealp Maxwell... McCarty... ..01011—3 ,..01010—2 .,00110—2 OARTRIDGB AND SHELL. Brother McClalchy, of the Bee, is a little mixed on dates in his leferences to the recent Marin count? game ordinance. Los Angeles sportsmen are in a quindarr over the prospects for dove shootioe this year, recently an almost forgotten county ordinance has been brousht to life again. The old law prohibits the killing of doves prior to September laf. Lately notices have been posted throughout the c >untry warning sportsmen of the provisions of the old law. Promi- nent spartsment petitioned the supervisors to repeal the ob- jectionable law and to permit the State law to eovero, which allows the shooting of doves from July 15lh to February Ist. The matter has been referred to the Game Warden. The Olympic Gun Club was incorporated last week. The board of directors was re-elected, consisting of Harlow H, White, M. C. Allen. George Walker, A. A. Borlini, W. A. Marshall. Leo D. Owens, W. D. McArthur, H. E. Rose and J. H. Kritch. The newly acquired preserves are being posced and active preparation for the fall game season is be- ing carried on. The closing live bird shoot of the dab will take place in July, two months earlier than usual. What is believed to be the largest trap shoot ever held was commenced at the Buffalo Audubon Club traps Tuesday. It was the 6ret day of the annual State shoot, held in coGJanc- tion with the forty 6r8t convention of the New York State Association for the Protection of H'ish and Game. Orer 200 shooters were present from different parts of the country and Canada, In the Qrst event 156 men were entered. This year the events were open to the world. The principal event on the first day's program was at twenty-five targets for a purse of $500. Those who scored the full number of targets in that event were: F. E. Mallory, Parkersborg, W. Va ; J. F. Mallory. Parkersborg, W. Va.; Charles Young, Spring- field. O , and Jnmeb Dale Facts About Yellow Gralcs. At the 1899 Tournament of the California Inanimate Tar- get Association at Antioch, nine out of fourteen High Guns used "Gold Dust" Powder; three out of four High Guns used "Gold Dust," these three shooters were Amateurs "Gold DuSl" made more than twice as many straight scores (20 or 25), and won twice the number of trophies that anv other powder did; the greatest number of staaight breaks, 56, was made with "Gold Dust." Seven different makes of smoke less powders were used during the tournament. Excepting "trade representatives" the greater proportion of shooters shot with "Gold Dust." * Oomlngr EventB. June 17-18— Saturday and Sunday Re-entry Fly-Caatlng Contests Stow Lake, 10 a. m. Seals and Sea Lions. The seal and sea Hon as a fish destroyer and menace to the fishing industry is attracting attention elsewhere as will be noticed by the following taken from the Shooting Times and British Sportsman of May 13, 1899. The crusade against these marine nuisances will no doubt be vigorously prose- cuted, nor will the hand of the exterminators be stayed by any sentimental arguments such as have estopped their thin- ning out for the present on Government reserves on the Pacific Coast. "Seals are said to be causing much harm in the estuary of the Tay. They are reported to have been sighted as far up as Perth Bridge, where they wrought havoc amongst the salmon and trout. A few years ago several of the fishermen at Perth and in the vicinity tried to frighten away the seals by shooting at them. Numerous rounds were fired, but no capture was made, though the seals seem to have taken fright, as they were seen do more off the bridge. They have yet a happy hunting-ground io the lower reaches among the sal- mon, the depredations causing considerable loss to the tack- men. At this season, when the young salmon are coming down the river, the seals are to be found in large flocks. The center bank off Newburgh affords an ideal resting place for the visitors, and they can be seen lying on the sandy shore when worn out with their poaching. So serious has the pest become that (he Salmon Fishing Syndicate, who own most of the stations in the vicinity, are to take steps to drive them back to the sea. A party of good shots will shortly start the work of extermination, and the Lee Melford rifle will be used. It is DO easy task to shoot seals, as they are very watchful, and keep at a respectable and safe distance from the marksmen. They show themselves only for a few sec- onds at a lime, and their next place of appearance is always difficult to locate. The best opportunity the hunters will have is if thev surprise the seals on the banks." The following summaries will give an adequate idea of the values appertaining to the products of the various fibbing in- dustries carried on within proximity cf our city. It clearly appears that the lives of a few thousand seals and sea-lions (themselves commercially worthless) are not deserving of be- ing considered in the balance. The plea for abatement in killing off; that seals in great numbers and fish in myriads flourished in our waters fiftv years or any other number of years ago, is a poetical platitude and illustration of marine romance pertaining to ancient history that offers no practi- cal argument contra to measures taKen against the animals at present by reason of a changed condition of times and cir- cumstances, wherein it is simpiv proven that the fish destroy- ing pests are a cause of loss and damage to the general inter- ests of commerce and incidentallv to the individual sports- man. That there are other causes for the scarcity of other varieties of fish besides salmon we do not deny, but this is not the question. One writer io trying to defend tbeeeal says: "Just what part in the economy of nature the seal was created to play, we are unable to say, bat when the fact is considered that where the most seals are found, there is found the most fish, good judgment would dictate a policy the very reverse of that adopted by the Fish Commission." Just what he means we are unable to say, but we are confi- dent that no writer up to the present has had the temerity to assert that the seal is a damphool. Last year was a prosperous perio;i in the fishing industry of the Pacific Coast, the total product amounting to 40,000 000 pounds, or 20,000 tons, at a total value of nearly $7,500,000. These figures are, however, of the recorded product, and do not include large quantities that were sold of which no record was kept. A statement by months of the fish product as landed or prepared in San Francisco, which has been compiled by George M. Bowers, United States Fish Commissioner, shows a valuable table, giving the product by months for all of last year. This supplemental table gives the product by months, omitting the monthly statement of Alaskan cod, salmon and ivory, whalebone, oils and pelte: January 2,913,162 S 95,487 February 2.655,582 86.797 March 2,379,597 81,930 April , 2,448,298 81.213 May 2,339,307 76,400 June 1.903.452 65.3^2 July 2 022.784 70.123 August 2.492,881 85.465 Sepiemt)er 2.807,122 87,739 October 2.717.1fi6 87,164 November 2,857,656 101,7U December 2,973,367 104.103 Totals 30,510,385 81,027,517 The greatest product was of transplanted Eastern oysters of which 6,370 tons was produced, of a value of $483,604. The total product of salmon was 7,'/38,000 pounds, not in- cluding the weight of the canned salmon, which is credited with a value of $5 250 000. Alaskan cod, salted, was 1,985,- 000 pounds, worth $66,000. There was 3,100.000 pounds of fliuoders, 1.100,000 of herring, 1,530.000 of native oysters, 1,210.000 of clams, 1,030,000 of crsbs. 1,750,000 of shrimps. 134,000 gallons of whale oil and 144,000 gallons of sperm oil. The walrus ivory amounted to 9,500 p-^unds, and the whale- bone to 207,000 pounds. The following table shows the pro- daction In detail: Pounds. Value. Barracnta 233,570 5 5,266 Catfish 62.759 2.477 Carp and cbub _ 201.725 1,723 ■ Cod. salted, Alaskan 1,981.600 66,058 Cultus cod 103 806 2.475 Flounders 3,096,557 ,=^8.063 Halibut (a) 528,092 14.405 Herriner 1.081,212 15,401 Kingfish - 66.486 1,361 Mackerel 6S.919 1,321 Perch 106.544 2.607 Rockfish 614.147 16.668 Salmon, fresh 2.983.197 101,335 Salmon, salted (b) 4,709,200 164,322 Salmon, smoked 45,600 6,922 Salmon, canned (c) 4,976.787 Sea bass 720,042 14,003 Shad 435,718 7,841 Smelt 373.521 14,741 Striped bass 421,663 19.707 Sturgeon «, 125,324 6,296 Tom cod 100,297 2,961 Trout 38.901 6,224 Oysters, native (d) 1.531,700 56.517 Oysters, Eastern, transplanted 12.738.300 482.604 CUms 1,210,4.56 24.325 Abaione, meat and aheUa 326.400 9.46( Crabs 1,029,908 47,807 Spiny lobster 220.422 6.708 Shrimp and prawn, fresh 1,053.692 52.683 Shrimp and prawn, dried (e) 696,800 40.940 Terrapin 12.125 1.887 Green turtle 72.820 1.656 Walrus ivory 9,510 6.32X Whalebone 206,918 620,754 Whale oil (H 1,003,613 26.763 Sperm oil (g) 1,079,813 57.590 Fur seal pelts (h) 350.000 Sea ottet pelts (i) 30.800 Miscellaneous 252,252 8,051 Totals 39.549,639 87,333,244 Notes. — Pacific Coast products only. Information derived from all available sources. Figures do not include large amoonts of products sold of which no records are kept, (a) Includes true halibut from northern waters, (b) Includes 3.658 600 pounds from Alaska, (c) Total number of cases, 1.205,081 ; 904 216 was from Alaska, 26,963 from Sacramento river, and 273,902 from other sources. (H) From Willapa Bay, Wash, (p) Includes shrimp shells prepared for fertil- izer, (f) 133,855 gallons, (g) 143 975 gallons, (b) 18 032 skins, from Aribilof islands, (i) 154 skins, from Alaskan waters. Stow Lake Fly-Oastlng. Charming weather for fly-castiog brought together last Saturday members of the Fly Casting Club who desired to cast up back scores. In long distance casting Champion Mansfield was but one foot behind his record breaking cast of May 13th, Horace Smyth was high score in the deli- cacy casting for both dayp. On Sunday the re-entry casting work was continued, some good work being done in all events ' save lure casting. The full record of both day's casting is [ given herewith. I Satdrday Contest No. 1— Re-entry. Stow Lake. June 3, 1899. Wlna. Bouthwest Weather, perfe0 Smyth, H 1111-2 Smyth, H 96 Young, C. G 91 1-2 88 8-12 86 80 4-12 92 8-12 9t S-12 66 8-12 79 2-12 66 8-12 79 4-12 76 8-12 81 61 2-12 77 9-12 80 85 88 4-12 90 6-12 80 87 4-12 86 8-12 89 10-12 68 4-12 76 S-12 60 2-5 59 Sunday Contest No. 1— Re-entry, dlow Lake. June 4, 1899. Wind, southwest. Weather, unfavorable, foggy. Judges: H. Battu and E. A. Mocker. Referee, E. Everett Clerlt, H, Smyth. Battu, H 82 Battu, H 86 Batlu, H 81 Everett. E 113 Haight, F. M 75 Haight, F, M 77 Haight, F. M MaoBfield, W. D 123 Mocker, E. A 95 tmyth, H 87 Smyth. H 93 Smyth, H 96 YouDg, C. G , 90 Turner, Jas, a •■ — 77 S-12 93 52 6-12 7? 9-12 78 8-12 88 8-12 63 4-12 76 HH 4-12 98 8-12 65 10-12 74 9-12 91 8-12 8S K-1^ 70 10-12 79 9-12 SH 89 85 8-12 IZ 91 n Francieco Kennel Club will no doubt exert a verv beneficial inflaeoce upon kennel affiirs on the Coast. Indeed before we left there was every evidence of this in newjy formed club?, en- quiries for dogs and tbe way ibe judge was interviewed for addresses of Eastern breeders. Irish terrier?, fox terriers and bull terriers seemed to be having the pull, the first and latter esperiallv, and several commissions are being sent East. Kennel Registry. Champion Pickmere, a noted collie who won over 300 firsts and specials in a twelve year career on the bench died recently by poisoning. Le Roval, the rough coat St. Bernard that took all tbe honors at the St. Louis show, has been purchased by Col. Jacob Ruppert, Jr., of New York, for $2000. Verona Kennels have had tbe misfortune to lose Verona Mint's Admiral, a very handsome and promising young collie pup by Ch. Old Hall Admiral— Verona Braewood. This puppy was quite an attraction at tbe recent bench show. Prince Sylvia, the grand St. Bernard who gave Sir Wal- dorf such Q close race this year at one of the Eistern shows, and who was recently sold by Mrs. Lee of Toledo, Ohio, to E M. Oldham, it is reported will soon find a new home in this city. Wyanobe EeuneU' English maatifl brood bitch Zora whelped on April 29ih eleven puppies to Milo an Eoglish Lake Mfjor maslifi. The blending of the Beaufort and Maj r strain has resulted in some typical specimens of the royal breed. A "prophet is not without honor save in his own country*' — dcgs are sometimes catalogued in tbe same invoice. A very important fi*x terrier sate has recently been consum- •^rted in New Orleans, The wire?. Half Back, Eodclifie. i!^imble, Cairnsmuir Kinefieher and Wellington Kupturt- the emooihs, Smallwood Vesper and Baker's Alarm were sold by Thos. J. Woodward, Jr., to Dr. S. R. Randall of Panama, to which point tbe dogs will be shipped this month. A notable society event during the week was the wedding on Tuesday last at the reaidtnce of the bride's mother, Mrs. J. Parmenter Martin, 3346 Washington street, this city, of Miss Eibel Jreagh and Dr. W. R. Cluness, Jr. The ceremonv was attended bv forty relatives and friend3, and from 2 to 4 o'clock,? M , 150 friendscalled to extend congraiulatioQStothe young couple. All found their way to the lop flior, where the presents in an endless variety of crystal and sil.-er and linens were displayed. Dr. and Mrs. Cluaess Jr., departed in the evening through a shower of rice and rose leaves for a southern trip. They will return within a month and live in this city, Dr. Cluoes3 Jr., being associated with his father, one of the distinguished physicians of the Siate Dr. Cluness is a prominent member of the St. Bernard Club. Visits, Sales, Whelps and Names Claimed published in this column free of chaise. Please use the following form ; VISITS. E. E. Shotwell's bull terrier Peggy (Jerry— Lilly) to R. H. Rountree's Tobasco (Cb. Harper Whiskey — Daisy Belle) June 3. 1899. H. A. Wegener's English setter bitch Cfa. Qaeen of Counts (Harold— Ch. Countess Noble) to Gardiner and Betten's Verona California (Cb. Count Gladstone IV. — Daisy Craft), April 9, 1899. Gardiner and Betten's English setter bitch Peach's Nugget (Valiente — Peach Mark), to same owners' Verona California (Ch. Count Gladstone IV.— Daisy Crafi), May 11, 1899 Mrs. C. M. Barker's cocker spaniel bitch Jewell B (Pitte- burg Tommy— Flashlight), to J. W. Creighton's (Victoria), Marco ( Reggie— Queena), April 21, 1899. Geo. Florence's (Victoria) fox terrier bitch Gyp ( -) to Rev. J. W. Flinton's Aldon Swagger (Ch, D'Or- say— Dusky Pearl). March 12, 14, 1899. W. J. McKeoo's (Victoria) fox terrier bitch Queen of Diamonds (Ace of Trumps— Queen of Trumps) to Rev. J. W. Flinton's Aldon Swagger (Cb. D'Orsay— Dusky Pearl). April 3, 5. Ib99. W. R. Lewis' (Honolulu) fox terrier bitch Aldon Alice (Aldon Quaestor— Aldon Sparkle) to Rev. J. W. Flinton's Aldon Swagger (Ch D'Orsay— Dusky Pearl), April 8 10 1899. ' Rev. J. W. Flinton's fox terrier bitch 41don Radiance (Von Voit — Aldon Spruce) to same owner's Aldon Swagger (Ch D'Orsay— Dusky Pearl), April 14, 15, 1899. WHELPS. Verona Kennels' English setter bitch Gleam's Ruth (Ch. Count Gladsione IV— Gleam's Maidj whelped Mav21, 1899, three puppies— 2 dogs, 1 bitch— lo E. A. Burdettes' Cincin- natus Pride {Ch. Cincinnatus— Ch. Albert's Nellie). [Conclusion.] Symptoms — The disease does not come on suddenly like the ordinary gastric attacks so common in dogR, when tbe patient is violently sick and continues vomiting at short in- tervals for several hours, but for a dav or two appears dull and oflf bis focd; wb^n be moves he does so slowly and stiffly as if in pain, if he is picked up by placing the bands under* neath him he generally gives a sharp cry. The membrane of the eye is congested, which is particularly noticeable in the white of tbe eye, and this condition increases as the disease progresses. Vomiting commences about tbe second day, and, though persistent very often for three or four days, more especially after receiving any kind of food, it is not so severe as in or- dinary gastiitis except in acute cases, when it is very dis- tressing. Tbe tongue at tbe point is of that curious rusty color generally seen in stomach disorders. The patient in some cases is very thirsty, but this depends in a measure on tbe state of the fever, and in this disease the temperature is often from two to four degrees above normal, which again is unlike the ordinary gastric attack, the result generally of billiousnesR. When the temperature usually remains nor- mal, in fact very o'ten sub normal, tbe pu'se is quick, very often ranging from 120 to 140 beats in a minute, and is of a weak character. Tbe nose is hot and dry, and tbe teeth often become coated with a brown fur as seen in distemper. The bowels as a rule are constipated, tboueh in fatal cases towards the end there may be diarrhoea and even dysentery. Id severe cases the mouth soon becomes more or less afifected; there is a thick sticky saliva that bangs about the lips; tbe membrane lining the cheeks and covering the gums becomes congested and inflamed, ulcers forming here and there, and the same condition is present in the fauces. Tbe tongue, especially at the point, changes color, turns dark brown, aftewards green or grey, tbe result of morlificatioD, and if the part is not removed it falls ofi. Uicers may also form along tbe sides of the tongue, which makes feeding or even driokiDg next to impossible. In some cases the whole membrane covering tbe tongue sloughs ofiT and comes away like the finger stall of a glove. The breath, as m ly ba im- agined, is horribly fou!; the thirst in theae bad cases is very great, and the dog will do anything to get some water, but it is no sooner swallowed than it is vomited up again, and tbia increases tbe weakness and lessens tbe chances cf recovery. Id some iostances, pneumonia is a complication, and some of tbe patients have eufiered from jaundice, which naturally adds considerably to the danger. Tbe at ack lasts from three to ten dayp, but there is always a danger of relapse even in mild cases, unless great care is taken during convalescence. As to treatment, thedoe should be put in comfortable quarters and be kept warm and not be allowed to go out of doors for some days afier all sigas of the illness ba?e disapiieared As the bowels are generally con- stipated, some mild aperient is necessary for this. I find a small dose of calomel with opium as good as anything. This should only be given oncf^; the dose of tbe former is, for small dogs, halt grain; dogs the sizd of fox terriers, one grain; collies and Oibers of similar size, one grain and a half, and big dogs, two grains, mixed with half the quantity of pow- dered opium and made into a pill. If the bowels do not operate in the course of six hour« a warm soapy water enema or a glycerine suppository should he admini tered. To allay tbe vomiting, carbonate of bismuth should be given, shaken dry on the tongue, in doses varying from five to fifteen grains every four or six hour?, accordiog to the severity of tbe symptoms When the sickness has quite stopped sulphate of quinine, fiom half to two grains, should he given three times a day. It Is most important to keep tbe teeth and mouth clean, for bv doing this ulceration of the difiereot parts may often be prevented. Toe teeth should be robbed over two or three times a day with a piece of absorbent cotton wool iJipped in a solution of formaline, one part of the latter added to about 400 p^rts of wa er. Suould ulcers form they should be cleansed several times a day with tbe same solution, and p lioted twice a dav with a solution of nitrate of silver, four grains to tbe half of water. Slougas OD the gums and cheeks should be removed with forceps as eoon as they can be detached. And if the point of the tongue mortifies, as it will sometimes do, it should be amputated with a pair of scissors and the wound dressed as an ulcer. Nourishment for the patient is very important. Strong beef tea or sheep's head broth thickened with barley or rice is as good as anything if ibedrg will lake it and cin keep it down; but it is seldom, during the early stages, that the food cao be digested, in which case Brand's beet eesencf^, given in small quantities and frequently, should be administered. If this induces vomiting try Benger's peptonised beef essence or peptooised milk, in small quantities No water should be allowed, as it always increases the irritation of the stomach, but a lump of ice put in a perforated dish may be given the dog to lick. In many instances the patient is unable to keep anything in the stomach; in these cases no food of any kind should be given by the mouth, but the strength should be maintained Dy giving nutritive enemas, as peptonised milk, from one to four ounces alternately every four hours with two teaspoonfuls to two tablesoionfuls of Benger's peptonised jelly, given warmed to blood heat. As soon as tbe dos is able to take and retain food, there is nothing better than lean raw meat given in small quantities, say, from half to two ounces every tbfee or four hours; this should be continued for some days. Brandy is very useful when tbe dog is weak, and a few drops may be added each time to the food. In verv bad cases when the vomiting is very severe, and the dog is being 'ed by enemas, from ten to thirty drops of brandy may be in- jected under the skin several times a d^v. If pneumonia occurs, tbe chest should be sewed up in a coat made of Ganjee wool, and when symptons of jiundice appear the usual remedies should not be administered that is likely to increase the sickness or o'berwise weaken the dog. — Dr. A. J. Sewell in tbe Fox Terrier Chronicle. Swiss Mountain Kennels have purchased from tbe Pre- ier Keonels the red cocker spaniel King of Hearts, USE 10, 1899] crjjK ^veeDsv ottO S^tnnsntan* 383 HAMBLETONIAN WILKES '"^l^^i^.o. (No. 1679). RACEHORSES. • —^ • HAMBLhTONIAN WILKES, by Georgewiikes. 2:22. dam I Phceb^Wiikes..?. 2:08i ' W^^S Lock, by Ameri(^'aa Star; second dam Lady Irwin (grandam of [ Tommy Mc.... "'....... 2:11)4 I Lumps. 2:21), by Hambletonlan 10; ibird dam Daugbter of Koe'6 Ab- |S:ng^::=:::::;::.2;l?^h»"^'='"=^- iSlwis-eB-;.:;;::::;.lll?li SEASON OF 1899 $40. I Grand Georee j-ix M^^^^l return privilege; excellent pasturage and best of care taken of I J F. Hanson 2:19'^ I mares, SI per month, at Green Meadow Farm. Address I And 19 -.tbenbetterthai) „ i Mr^r^owcAPk 2:30, and fs producing sons K- I. JnUl/KrltAU, |aud6prodacingdHugbtersJ Q^ggj, Meadow Farm, Santa Clara. Cal. STAM B Has started in 21 Races 1st 10 times 2d 6 times 3d 5 times WON $7 500 IN PURSES -O 23,444 REC. 2:11 1-4 STABI B. 23,444, 2:11 1-4, is by Stamboul. 2:07i^ (^ire ht 15 3. TFill make the Season at Agricultural Park. Saorauiento. TERMS: $35 FOR THE SEASON. Mares can be shipped by boat or train and will be met by compe- tent men. Be-t of care taken ol mares but no responsibility as- sumed for accidents or escapes. All bills payable at time of aer- O vice and must be settled before removal of mare. Address all communications to TUTTLE BRO»., Rocklin, Cal. NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 RACE RECORD 2:16 1-2. By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 14, dam Lida W.,2:18 14, by Nutwood, 2:18 34, Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, m, CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. McKINNKT, S:ll 1-4, Sire of Zombro 2;11 J-nnr Mm (3) 2:12 Ha2el Kinney i-.uy. You Bet (3) 2:1.1.2 Ml Zeus 2:1:1 Juliei D 2:WU! Harvey Mao "2-M\ Geo. W. McKinney...2:nK O«lto 2:14^ Mamie Riley 2:16 aabel McKlDney 2:17 Casco 2:24M Sir credit 2:25 Sola 2:a% -o o - WILL MAKE THE SEASOiN OF 1899 At Randlett Stables, Near Bace Track OAKLAND .... CACTF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With Qsual Return Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Tpralta St.. OHkl^infl, Cal THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS Nutwood Wilkes 2216,^:?6^^ Is the Sire of Who Is It (Champion three- year-old ironing gelding of ihe worl.i) 2:12 J. A MrKerrou (2) 2:241-4 .r. A. ItlcKerron (3j 2:12 1-4 Claudius (S) 2:26 1-3 Claudius (4) 2: 13 1-3 Irvinglon Belle (2) 2:24 1-4 Irvingron Belle (3) 2:lHl-2 Central Girl (■*) 2:22 1-2 Who l8 she (4) 2:2-5 Fred Wilkes „2;26 1-2 Wilke-* Direct (3) Tr_...2:21 W. K. Bradb urv fi lly Tr..2 : 2 3 Georgie B. Trial 2:2» NUTWOOD WILKES is the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion whn ever produced two threp-year-olds In one spfiFon wiih recDid<» of 2:i2 and 2:12 1-4 respect- ively. "Who I« It in the champion gelding I'f ttie world, and J. A. McKerron was the fastest tnree-year-old in the East iBSt vtar, and both are as finegaited trotters as ever were seen oi' 8 trpcb. NrTTFoOD wtLKES will make the season of 1899 at the NU I WOOD dTOCK FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With usual reiurn privileges. Good pasturage at S3 per month. Bills payable before remt.val of more, dioi-k well cared for, but no rtspousibillLy assumed for accidents and escapes. For tunner particulars apply to, or address, MARTIN CARTER, Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvingtont Alameda Co., Cal Breed For Extreme Speed. Steinway, 1808, Rec.2:25!, (p-ate stainon) Season Chas. Derby 4907, Rec. 2:20, $100^'' The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of I8P6. Terms for yoang stallions and pasluraee on application. Address, OAKWOOD Vm 8T0SK FaRM, Danville, Contra Gosia County, Gal GEORGE WASHINGTON REC. 2:16 3-4. By Mamhrino Chief Jr. 1!,622, dam the Great broodmare Fauny Koae, hy Ethun Allen 29o3. BREED FOR SIZE, STYLE AND SPEED" This magnificent stallinn standing 16 t hands high, and weighing 1250 pounds, a race horse himself and a sire of speed, size and fltyle, will make the aeaaun ot 18 -9 at craig's CoUeee atables, WOODLAND, YOLO COUNTY, CAL. Geo. Washington is the slrp of Stella, 2:15'/^, a mare that is expected to trot in 2:10 this year, and Campaigner 2:26. But three of his get were ever trained. He is a hnudeome horse and sure foal getter. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $40. For particulars address CHAS. JOHNSON, Woodland, Cal. 1400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in THE PALACE atthe special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. COKRESPONDESUK SOLICITED .j^ JOHN C. KIKKPATKICK, Manager fifi PEGAMOID" AND (Trade Mark) PEGAMOID'* Paints are nnt affected by ammonia gases which arefouud in all stables. Two coats aie betier tnau inree of other paints. "WESTERN AGENCIKS CO,, ^^Seod for Pamphlet. Mention this Paper. Chronicle Building, S. F. THE NEW UP-TODATE 1899 A Record Breaker No 20—1899 McMURRAY SULKY. Ask About Onr $40.00 Sulky. McMUREAY SULKY . . . The incrpasine popularity of the "McMtjREAy" Sdi KY i3 evidence thai thev fill the bill with turfmen, 3 3 year* of coniii nous success iu the man- nlHClure of Track \ ehicles surely demnnstraies the fact that we are thi' leaders iu nur line. If 50U are lu ihe mnrket fur a Sulby te sure to investi- g-ite the menis ot the McMur- lay belore buying. Have a few 1S98 Snlkles on hand which we will close out at a reduced figure. Kftmemher we furDieh wheei:^ and ai'H( bments fnrold Ftvle Sulkies. Wili fit any make. New Sulky Catalogue for the asking. THE M'iVIURRAY SULKY CO., MARION, OHIO. It is a Wonder. SPLENDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARM, near Antioch, Contra Costa Co., Cal Horses are shipped from Morshead's Static, No. 20 Clay Street, San Francisco, to Antioch and led from Antioch to the Farm by Competent men. AtFAt-FA and natural grasses in abundance CLIMATE mild winter and summer FINKST of PADDOCliS for STALLIONS For rates apply H. DUTARD, Owner. 125-127-129 DAVIS STREET (Telephone Front 33) Y SEPARATE ALFALFA FIFLDS If desired f SPKCIAL CARK taken of HORSES SAN FRANCISCO Or to FRANK NUQENT, Hanager, Antioch, Cal. Telephone Main 3, Brentwood. FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO. Gas, Gasoline Engines -FOR- Pumping, Hoisting and Air Compression. STEEL WINDMILLS STANDARD SCALES Send for illuatrated list to FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO., 310 Market St. San Fhancisco, Cal. 384 ivee^ste m^ ^0vi»m(m, [JnSE 10, 1899 THE FARM. Calf Notes. [AErlcullaral Esperiment Station Bulletin.] Sleriliz.d Aim milk is good for scours. The calves at the agricultural College that receive sterilized milk are less subject to scours and recover more readily when attacked. The heating of the milk seems to produce chemi. cal changes that help to prevent scours and at (he same time eoables the feeder to keep the milk in good sweet condition. Milk delivered at Ibe creamery contains large numhers of lactic acid germs. Unless these arc destroyed by sterilizing, the skim milk will sour in a few hours. When steriliztd and cooled to the proper temperature of well water, sEim milk may he kept sweet from 36 to 48 houre. Feeding sweet milk at one meal and sour at another is very apt to cause scours and stunt the growth of the calf. The stomach of the calf is delicate and sen- sitive and any change of feed should be made gradually. Do not change from whole milk fo skim milk faster than a pound a day, allowing from ten days to two wetks for the change. Before turning on pasture in the spring it is belter to fted a little green feed and gradually increase the amount until the limit of the caif is reached. Otherwise lbs calf may suBer severely from scours by the sadden change to pasture. Several complaints have reached us about skim milk, intended for calves, souring, even when placed in tubs of cold water as soon as received from the creamery. Sterilized skim milk will not sour until it is cooled to about blood temperature. A can of hot milk will warm a luD of water to about that tempera- ture and as the milk is cooled at the same time the best of conditions are oflcred for the development of lactic acid germs. The tub of water only helps to keep the milk at blood temperature. Under such conditions the water is worse than nothing. If hot skim milk is cooled in a tub it should be done by running water. A much better way would be to use a cooler and then place the can of milk in a tub of cold water in order to keep it cool. Don't over feed. Calves are very greedy at feeding time and there is often a great temptation to give more milk than the calf can properly handle, thus cautiog them to scour. Over feeding is undoubtedly the main reason why so many farmers are unable to raise good thrifty calves on skim milk. At the college we find that calves from three to four months old will not stand more than 18 to 20 pounds daily per head, from seven to eight weeks old, 14 to 16 pounds and three to five w=eks 10 to 12 pounds. (1 quart equals 2 pounds.) Kaffir corn meal is proving an excellent feed for joung calves at the \gricultural Col- lege. It is constipating and aids materially in keeping calves from scouring. They com- mence to eat the meal when ten days to two weeks old. At first a little of the meal is placed in their mouths after drinking their milk, and in a short time they go to the feed boxes and eat with a relish. Our herd of thirteen calves, averaging eight weeks old, consume 2 pounds dailv per head. Never put corn, kbffir corn meal or any other grain in the milk for calves. The starch of corn has to be changed to grape sugar before it is digestible. This change only takes place in the presence of an alkali and is done chiefly by thesalivaof the mouth. When corn is gulped down with the milk the starch is cot acted upon by the acids of the stomach, but remains unchanged until it comes in contict with the alkaline secretions of the intestines. With hogs the stomach is small and ihe intestines long The opposite is true wiib the calf, the stomach beijg large and the intestines short. Unless the starchy matter is largely digested by the saliva of the mouth, complete digestion will not take place in the intestines and the calf scours. Flax seed meal or Blatchford's meal, made into a j^llyor gruel, are good to mix with skim milk to lake the place of butter fat. Oil meal is frfquenily used for this purpose, but, like skim milk, it has a large amount of fat removed and is not as gocd as meal with the fat in. Calves like fresh water. Any arrangement like the Dewey hog waterer that will keep Clean, fresh water before them all the time, is the best way to supply it. Our calves drink between 7 and S pounds daily per head. Skim Milk Calves. We are asked if calves can be grown on skim milk so as to make them fit for anything. We supposed this matter was thoroughly understood by this time and every farmer knew that if the owner will learn how to make good the loss which the milk sustains in skimming and will do it, and will also look after the feeding at those points which the change in its character makes it necessary should he looked after, there will be little or nolbiog in the calf to indicate that it is "band raised." One point at which those who feed skim milk from the beginning frequently fail is in feeding too much. The calf is often quite difEcult to leach to take milk from the pail. Instinct teaches it to look upward for its food, and until it is taught differently it can- not understand that good feed can be bed by looking down into the battom of a pail. Of course, it gets hungry in the interyal while it IS learning, and when it does at length learn it is often allowed to gorge itself and the result is — scours. To avoid this the cwner who has undertaken to occupy the place of the mother so far as care is concerned, should see thai the calf gets only a limited quantity of milk in- stead of permitting it to take all it wants. Often, too, it is not the feeder's carelessness, but a real error in judgment that leads to thi*" over-feeding. He imagines that because much nutrition has been taken away from the milk by skimming, the way to make good the loss to the calf is to feed more of it. This is not the fact, although the belief that it is is a very frequent cause of the "skim milk calf." What should be done is not to give an in- creased amount because the cream has been taken c£f it, but to enrich it and make it as nearly like it was before it was skimmed of, the best of them, perhaps, being finely ground corn and ground fliz seed. Another difB- culty in ordinary skim milk feeding is that the milk is fed cold and often, too, is a little turned, or even sour. These are mistakes that the dam never makes oor must the feeder, who has decided to put himself in the place of the dam, make them. The milk must he as warm when fed as it was when drawn from udder, and it must be sweet, otherwise there will certainly he digestive troubles and a "skim milk calf" in the bad sense will be the result. If, however, Ihe owner will lake the pains to make good the nutriment lost from skimming, by grain ad- ditions to the skim milk, and will give care and attention to quality, condition, etc , in feeding it, the itj iry done the calf by taking it away from its dam and feeding it on skim milk will be practically nothing, and he can make just as good a caif as the dam can. Supplement the milk by restoring to it, in a cheaper form, what it loses by skimming and then feed motierately, taking care that the feed be warm and sweet, ard the calf will thrive right along and grow iust as well as if the dam had been allowed to take her lime about weaning it. A three-fourths inbred heifer, carrying in her a double portion of the blood of her sire, will respond in type and form and perform- ance, when bred to a sire of the same breed, nearly as close as a registered heifer. We should understand that in dairy quali- ties, as in speed qualities in race horses, there is a constant need of concentration. The natural trend is variation and diffusion. This we must guard against. One thing is absolutely essential, use no sire in the way we have indicated that has not proved himself the getter of cows of high dairy power. E. J. BOWEN, Seed Merchant Alfalfa, Clover, Brass, Vegetable and Flower Seeds; On on Sets. rULL STOCK OF ArSTRALIAN AND ENGLISH PERENNIAL KYE GRASS SEED. Large Illustrated Catalogue for 1899 Free to All STORES AT 815-817 Sangome St.. San Francisco, Cal 201-203 Front St., Portland, Or. 213 Occidental Avenue, Seattle, "Wash. Grand Hotel Bar Xew Montgomery Street FOSTER & FAY - Managers. At this popular resort will be fonnd E J. Foster, formerly of the Cliff House, aod Ed. Fay, the well- known Pigeon Sdot, ready to receive their friends. ELAKE, MOFFiTT & TO WISE - DELAXEKS JH - 55-57-59-61 First Street, Tklephonk Main 199. S. F. Gocoanut Oil Cake. 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CO. * Salem, Ohio. *HOOKER&CO San Francisco Pacific Coast Agents PROGRAM DOMINION DAY CELEBRATION June 30th and July 1st, 1899 OF The Vancouver Jockey Club Entries Close June 28, 1899, at 9 o'clock p. nr. FIRST DAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 3D. 1899. FIRST KACE— Gentlemen's Driviog Race to road cart, one-half mile beats, twu lu three, lor horses eligible to the 2 :4ii clafs, owners to drive. Prize cup. value SiiO or specie to thai amount SECOND RACE— Running; one-naif mile and repent: weiirnt for age. Purse S250 00. THIRD RACE— Pony Race, oue-half mile and repeat; for ponies IJ haids 2 inches and under. Ponies U.2 to carry 336 lbs. Seven pounds allowance for every one-half inch under. Purse SIOO.OO. FOU KTH R ACE-One Mile Running; weight for age. Puree g^oO 00. SECOND DAY-SATURDAY, JULY I. 1899. FIFTH RACE-Free-for-all Trot or Pace, one mile heais, three In five. Purse 825i'.00 SIXTH RACE— Five-eiahts mile and repeat; weight for age; winner of race No. 2 to carry 10 lbs. extra. Purse SioO.OO. SEVE>TH RACE— Three-fourths mile Pony Handicap Purse SICO 00. Entrance Fee. 82 50. Starli rs, 82 oO tidditional. EIGaXH RACE -Dominion Handicap, one and one-quarter miles, for all ages; pure given by the citizens of Vancouver. Purse S-250 On. En- trance Fee. So 00. Starters. S5 00 addiiional. NINTH RACE —One and one-quarter mile Hurdle Race. Purte $200 00. CONDITIONS. Vancouver Dominion Day Meeting. The rules of the American Troiting A"sociatlon as to TroUlng events, and the rule* of the Lalllornla Jockey Club as to nmuiog events, will guvero these ruces. Each entry must plainly state name, age, color and sex ot horse, taame of sire and dam. the name ol owi.er ar.d driver, or rider. 'I h« rolors nf driver or rld^^r mUHi al-o he cl%'e- wlih tbu entry, and MC-T be worn upuD thM track. Any rider ->r driver tailing to appear lu the colors given on the card will be Sned. The Club rt-serves ihn right to alter, amend or post- pone any or all ol these races should the Executive Committee, In their judgment, and for cause, deem It expedient to d • so In all races five to enter and four to start. In the event ol any race nut filling, li the Club deems proper to start the i ace, they r-serve the right to withhold from the purse the entry of the missing borse or hor.-es. Ponies must be measured by the Club's official measurer and certiticale lodged with clerk of scale prl'ir to starting. Purses will be dlvi-'ed- 70. 20 and 10 per cpnt. En- trance 5 percent, if advertised amount of purse to all events, and 5 per cent, additional for wluners, except where otnerwlse stated. Kntrles Close Wednesday, June 28th at 9 p. m. Entry Banks can be obtained from the Secretary to whom entries must be made. For conditio s see ejitry nlanlis. The becretarv will take p easure In replying to any aodall communications wttb reference tj tranaporta- tiOD. t'^ack facilities and desirable Intormation. Address: MOST. LMIiHTOK, Hfcretary Vancouver Jookey Club, P. O. Box 3H6 Vancouvrr. B. C. eS'VancLiuvt-r is easily reached by direct steamers fpim .San hrancisco and Puget Sound Ports; especially favorable terms to horsemen are made on tbese boats. Vancouver has also direct railway connection with Seattle and otber points. Special excursion rates Irom all parts. Horses c. mpetlog in this Meeting can .(ulflll engage- ments at tbe Winnipeg, Manitoba, meeiioe on Jnly lOth to loth. 1899. FREEl FREEI FREEl A Life Size Portrait, Crayon, Pastel or Water Color, Free. In order to introduce onr excellent wort we ■will make lo any one sending us a photo a Life Size Portrait Crayon. Pastel or Water Color Portrait Free of Charge. Small photo promptly returned. Exact liteneBs and highly artistic finish guaranteed. Send your photo at once to C. r. MARECHAL ART CO., 348 £lin St., DaUas, Texas. The Oregonian prints a sorprisinK pretJic- tion, from a promiDent cattle breeder of East- ern OrfgOD, that "in the near future Portland will have to obtain a gootJ deal of ile beef from Chicago." This seems much like Sac- ramento goioe to Chicago for fruit. Oregon has been regarded as a good Siale for cattle, but it appears that the deep snows of the past winter have been unfavorable for stock on the great cattle ranges io the eastern part of the Btate, where the climate ia cold and dry. — Sacramento Bee. Tbe editor of Hoard's Dairyman is an ad- vocate of inbreeding and speaks from practi- cal experience when he says: "The famous Jereey bull, Ike Felch, wag kept until he was thirteen years old. We bought one of his ' last daughters, Qaeeo Felch, when a calf five . months old. She proved to be Ihe finest cow, in many respects, we ever owned. Her de- scendants all partake of the wonderful potency of the old bul!. We have no such horror of inbreeding as many evince. Io a registered herd we would keep a bull until he has shown in his' daughters his quality or potentiality of breeding. Then if he proved . what we wanted we would breed him to all of ; his daughters that showed strength of consti- tution. When his grand daughters came to breeding age we would select a sire for them of the eame family as their father, but rt" moved a gEueration or two, thus keeping our breeding in line. We would still retain the original bull as lon^ as he proved ustful. breeding him to his daughters as before staff d but not to his granddaughiers. The final efiTect of such a policy is to intensify and in- crease in the females tfae power and potency of the blond ot the sire. Then when it comes to uniie with that of anoiber bull in the same line we have, as a rule, a stroneer answer in dairy quality, and no loss in dairy constilution and power. In a busineag herd of nativps, with a regis- tered sire at the head, we would by all means pursue the same plan. In this way we greatly increase the percentage of heifer .calves that make good, profitable cows. NO SCAFFOLDING- JUST WHAT YOU NEED-A WHJTEWASHINB The Triumph Whitewashing and Painting Machine, using Spray System, compact, poriahle, durable, eflacient and modern For boiidinps of all descriptions, StableB, Carriage Sheds, Fences, Trees, and all places where whitewashing is de- sirable. RA' E COURSES and FAIR ASS'N". should have it, and no STOCK FARMS complete without it. Leaves everythine bright and in perfect panitary condition. Requires DO Ecafloldiug. easy to operate, holds it^ own against a dozen men aiid does reach more thorough work. It will surprise yon. Formnia for a brilliant wash that will not rub or flabe off, and will stand the weather will he found attached to all machines. O ders promptly filled. TRIUMPH MACHINE CO.. 145-49 Centre St , Jf. Y. Price, $40. F. 0. B. N. v., Subject lo Inspection '— d k °"^'^Mi mm /^m iW oM 1h rr) OitHunoioi«mif i'tileuied AugubL lltn, lays. DEVICe:COMPLETE - $5.00 O'KANE, Agent, Dr. Hutton's Patent Checking Device will stop your horse from Pull- ing, Tossing the Head, Tongue Lolling, Side-Pulling and Bit- Fighting. Just the thing for a Eoad Horse, gives him confidence and he soon forgets his bad habits. The principles are Practical, Humane, and it brings out all the style possible. Has no Buckles, Rings, Joints, or anything that will chafe or irritate your horse and can be readily attached to any bridle. Ip^'Tell me your troubles and send for circulars. Address, G. E. HUTTON V. S., EI.I.1SVII.I.E, lUlnols 36-28 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. June 10, 1899] ®jj« ^vesitev tmtr ^itvtsmim* 385 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR FOR 1099. At Sacramento, September 4th to 16th inclusive ENTRIES TO TROTTING AND PACING RACES CLOSE JULY 15, 1899. All Races to be coutealel at tbe State Fair on days to be bereafter designated by the Board of Directors, and it will be the aim of tbe maDsgement to arrance a program so as to allow hoisei entpred !n several events to start in each bv patting such classes as they are entered in far enougli apart to permit of it. TROTTING PURSES. Horses to be Named with Entry July ISth, 1899. Purse 2:40 Class Trotting, 3 in 5 $1000 2:30 2:26 2:22 1000 1000 1000 NOMINATION PURSES. Nominations Close July 15th, 1899 and Horses to be Named August 15th, 1899. 2:19 Class Trotting, 2 in 3 SIOOO 2:16 " •' lOOO 2:13 '' " " " " lOOO Free-for-all ' 1500 PACING PURSES. Horses to be Named with Entry July 15th, 1899. Purse 2:30 Class Pacing, 3 in 5 $1000 2:25 " " " " " 1000 2:18 " " " " " 1000 NOMINATION PURSES. Nominations Close July 15th, 1899, and Horses to be Named August 15th, 1899. 2:15 Class Pacing, 2 in 3 $1000 2:12 " " " " '■ lOOO Free-for-all" " " " 1500 CONDITIONS. Entries to close \vith the Secretary, Peter J. Shields, Sacramento, ral.. Saturday, July 15. 1S99. when horses (except in JSomioation Parses) are to be namtd and eligible to the classes in which they are entered. lintries in N'omioalion Parses to be made July 15 1899. horses to be named Aagnst 15, 1399. Entiauce fee 5 cer cent and n per ctnt. from money winners. Enlrance fee due July l^i. 1899. and must be puid day before race. Parses will be divided into four moLeys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent., unless o'herwise provided for in conditioDR of siaBes now closed. Purses and !-tabes not filling satisfactorily to the Board ot Directors may be declared off; but persons who have mi de entries in purees eo declared off may transler said eniries at any time up lo and including Tuesday, Augu-t i^th. to puch elat^ea as are declared filled in WLicn they are eligiole. The Soard ol Diieciois reserve the right to declare two starters a walk-over When only two start they may contest for the entrance money paid in, to be divided 6tj 2-3 per cent, to the first and 33 1-3 per cent, to the second. A horse distancing the field shall be entitled to first and fourth moneys only, and in no other case will a horse be entitled to more than one money. The Board of Directors reserve the right to change the hour and day of any race, except when i^ becomes necessary to ante-daie a race, in which ius ance the nf-mioators will receive three days notice by mail to address of entrv. I'he right reserved to declare off or postpoae any or all races on account ot weather or other sufficient cause. Entries not declared out bv 5 o'clock on the day preceding tbe race shall be required to start. Declarations must be in writing and made at the office of the Entry Clerk at the track. Racin£ colors should be claimed with eniries, must be named by 5 n'ciock. p ii., on the diy pre ediug the race, and must be worn ou itie track in all races. Colors will be registered in the order in which they are received, and if not named or when co.ors conflict, drivers will bs required to wear cjlors selected by the cecreiary. Hopples barred in trotting races, but will be permitted in pacing races. Drivers must weigh in by 12 o'clock noon, day of race they are to drive. The Board reserve the right lo inflict penalties for non-compliance with the above conditions. Otherwise than herein specified, National Trotting Association rules are to govern. RUNNING. The Following Bunning States Will Close August 15th 1899. ^@^ Remainder of Eunnning Program will be announced September 1st, and will provide for additional races to cover eqaivalent to six days' racing. No. t— THE VIXCTOK STAKE— For three-year-olds and npwnrds. Entrance SIO to accompany races, any value, five pounds; of four, seven pounds: of five or more, tea piundg extra. Allowances: nomination: Si5 additional for horses not aec ared by 4 p. m day preceding race; with S300 added by tbe Maidens, ftve pounds; winners of but one race when stariiog five or more limes. five pounds; beaten Society, of which £50 to second and S25 to third ; S200 additional and stake to be named after winner if maidens for twice, five pound.'; three times, seven pounds; five or more limes, fifteen pounds. Five Vinctor's lime (1 :40) is beaten. One mile. farlongs. No. 2-THE DEWEY .SEELING STAKE-For Ihree-year-olds. Entrance S5 to accompany i ^o. 6-THE CAtlFORNIA ANNUAE ST.\KE-For two-ytar-olds. Entrance SIO to accom- nomiGation; SI5 additional for horses not declared by 4 p. m. day before race; with S'cO added by the pany nominations: Slo additional for eacb coll not d-clared by 1 p. m dav presediu" rar-e- with S300 Society, of which 5-10 to second and S20 to third W inner to be sold at auction If for tl oCO weight for , added by the Society, of which S50 to second and S2i to third cMt. Winners'of ttiree or more races three age. Allowance: two pounds lor each >llO to SIOOO, then three pounds for each tluO to 5100. \alae placed i pounds; of four, five nounds; of five or more, seven psunds extra Allow-inces- Maiden'! five pounds- on starters through entry box by 4 p. M. day before race. Six furlongg. winuers of but one race when startins three or more times, five pounds; oeateu maidens, five pounds for No 3-THE CAPITAL CITY STAKES-A handicap for three-ycar-olds and upwards. Eu- ^ once, sev-n for twice, ten for three fifteen tor live or more times Those beaten three times and not trance SIO to accompany nomination. wi:h Sl5 additional for horse* not declared by 4 p. m. oay precedlog , Placed 1, 2, 3, allowed five pjuads additional. Six furlongs. race: with SiOO added by the Society, ot which 350 to second and S^5 to third. Weights posted by 12 ai. | , -rfTB- ATTxrrwv ft * vuti- 4t> f^.i^.^ t,^.,^ «i^. v«t..« « -m » dsv nrecf-dinp rare One mile and a furlonc. ^<*- '—THE AUTUMN HAN DIC AP— For two-year-olds Entrance 510 to accompany nomina- aay preceoiug race, une mne ana a luriong. , ^.^^. ^^^ additional for colts not declared bv 4 p. ii day preceding race; with £300 added by the Society . No. 4— THE FAVORITE STAKE— A handicap for three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance 310 i of which 350 to second and 525 to third. Weights posted by 12 ii. day before race. One mile. toaccompanynomiualioo. with SJO additional for horses not declared by 4 P.M. day preceding race; S250 tftt^ efr* rri-'R ^TrrTi'^-f' a-rAK-^s t?^. ««-^^ * n ^ .• r i - added by the Society, of which £70 to second and S30 lo third Weights posted by 12 at day before race _. ^^o- ®T?^"*' SUA* lEK selling STAK;K5,--For maiden two-year-oMs at time of closing, rtno arTti nno r,n4vi-*^r Tnii*.9 Eotrsnce Si to accompauv uomiuation ; Slo addinouil for colts not declared by 4 P m. of day preceding \jne ana one quarter iiiues. , ^^^^, ^^^^ S-'oO added by the Society, of which 5^0 to second and SIO lo third Winner to be sold at No. 5— THE SUNNY SLOPE STAKES— For two-year-old fillies. Entrance SIO to accompany , auction If lor S 1000. weight forage; two oouods allowel foreach SlOO to SiOO. then three pounds to S200. nomination; S15 additional for each filly not declared by 4 p. M. day preceding race; with S250 added bv I Winners of one race after closing to carry five pounds, of two or more, ten pounds extra. Value placed on the Society, of which SlO to second and 325 to third Weights five pounds below scale. Winner of three starters throagh entry bos by 4 p a. day before race Six furlongrs. The State Agricnltnral Society's rules to govprn except where conditions are otherwise A!] declarations and claims for allowances due at 4 p m. day preceding race, unless otherwisa specified in conditions. Owners and trainers will be held responsible for enme. Entrance and declaration money to go to winner. No added money for les3 Ihau four starters iu diflereut interests. In selling races beaten horses not tiab;e to claim Right to use starting gate is reserved. Entries mnst state name, color, sex and pedigree of horse, with racing colors of the owner. ^^ Send for Entry Blanks. A. B. SPRECKELS, President. P£T£R J. SHIELDS, Secretary, Fresno Trotting Association. Four $1000 Purses PA I.I. TMrPPTIHTn. Other Liberal Purses announced later on (NOMINATION) FALL MEETING No. No. ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, JUNE 20TH, 1899. (RACES MILE HEATS TWO IN THREE) Hopples Barred in Trotting Eaces but Allowel in Pacing Races. TROTTING. 1. 2:30 Class, Trotting- 3. 3:15 Class, Trotting Purse $1000 SlOOO PACING. No. 3. 2:30 Class, Pacing- No. 4. 3:l5 Class, Pacing Purse 81000 SlOOO ENTRANCE — 3 per cent. June 20th, 1809. 2 per cent, additional if not declared out on or before July loth, ISO'J. Declarations void unless accom- panied by forfeit money. Horses to be named August 1st, 1899. CONDITIONS Entries to close June 20th, 1S99, Horses to bo named Aagnst M. ^ , ^ . ,, ,, ,..^ En"rance 3 per cent June 30ih 1899. 2 per cent, addmonal if not declared ont on or before Jaly 15tb, 1S99. Declarations void unless accompai iud ^^; forfeit money. Tbe Board of Directors reserve tbe right to declare off any or all of these r urses not filling satl-facloriiy. Parses will be divided into four moneys, namely. 00. 2.->, lo and 10 percent. Five per cent of the amonnt of the purse will be deducted from each money won. A horse distanc- liOUIS HEILBROM, Pres. ing tbe field sbali odI^ be eQiUlcih. 1S99. to su>;h other clas-es as are declared filled in which they are eligible. Intakes will be divided into four moneva-50. 25. 15 and 10 per cent. Entrance 5 per cent, and 5 per cent, of ibe amount of the Stakes will be deducted from each money won. The Board of Di'eetors reserve the right to declare two starters a walk-over When only two start they may contest for the entrance money paid in. to be divided 65 2-3 per cent. lo the first anl 33 1-J per cent to the second horse. A horse distancing the field shall be entitled to first and fourth moneys oslv and in no other case wilt a horse be entitled to more than one money. The Board of Directors reserve the light to change the hour and day of any race, except when it No. 31— Two Miles and Bepeat-2:24 Class for Trotters and Pacers S300 CONDITIONS. becomes necessary to antedate a race, in which instance the nominators will receive three days* notice by mail to address of entry. The rjeht reserved to declare ofi' or postpone any or all rac33 on account of weather or other sufficient cause. Entnes not declared out at 5 o'clock, p. m . on the day preceding the race shall be required to start and declarations mast be in waling and made at the office of the secretary at the track. Racing colors must be named by 5 o'clock, p. ir., on tbe day preceding the race and must be wom upon the track in all races. Colors will be registered in the omer in which they are received and when not named or when said colors conflict, drivers will be required to wear colors designated by tbe xVssocialion. The Board of Dirctors reserve the right to start aoy heat after the fourth score regardless of the posi- tion of the hirses. Hopples barred in trotting races, but will be permitted in pacing reces. All dtafcea are euaranteed for the amount offered and are for the amount offered only. Otherwise than as herein specified, the Rules of the National Trotting Association are to govern. Vr. M. KENT, President. Address all communications to the Secretary, JOS. I. DIMOND. Secretary, 306 Market St., San I^rancisco. VETERINARY. Ira Barker Dalziel VEERINARY DENTIST Fancy Carriage.Saddle and Road Horses for Sale Office and Stable: 605 Golien Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. Telephone South 651. m:.b.o.v.s., f.e. v.m.b. vbtebinaby s u r 6 b o ?i . member of tlie Royal College ot Veteiinary Snr geona, England ; Fellow of the Edlaborg Veterinary Medical S-^ety: Graduate of the New Veterinary College, EdiQbnriih; Veierioary Snreeon to the 3. F. 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KENNET, Blbeman. 531 Valencia St., nzae 16th ENTRIES CLOSE JULY 1st FOE l?t Annual Derby OF THE Pacific Coast Field Trial Club TO BE EVN AT BAKERSFIELD Commencing MONDAY, JAN. S^, 1900. For Setters aad Poiaters Whelped on or after Jan. 1, 1899. Entries Close with S> Forfeit Jnly I. 1893. Secoiid Forfci'. S5. payable Nov. 1, 1S99 SIO addi- tional tu start. W. S. TKVIS, PreB. J. E. lie KUYTEK, Sec'y 505 Calirornia St.. S. F. For Entry Blanks call at ihs Office of the Secretary. San Francisco and North Pacific Ry. Co The Picturesque Rourr OP CALIFOBNUl. The Ftgeet Flahlng and HontlDg Ij C»moml» NUMEROUS RESORTS. MINERAL SPRINGS, HOT AND COLD. HEALTH PLEASURE RECREATION Tha Section tor Frolt Firnt ind Stock Braadlgg. - THE BOUTIC TO — ^— San Rafael Petaluma Santa Rosa, UKrAH And other beAQtUnl towns. THE BEST CAMPING QROUNDQ ON THS COAST. TzoKET Omos— Corner New Montcomery an . Mjurket Btreeta, nsder PaUce Hotel. OEiffZRAi. Ottzoe— Mntn»l Life BnUdloc. BVAM. Qeo. Pa ,Try^/3 BROADWAY, Metyyom. M REMINGTON j REMINGTON | REMINGTON | REMINGTON ^ Remington Guns Sold by All Gun Dealers. ^f- Catalogues on application. PACIFIC COAST I>EPOT. 435-437 Marltet St., San Francisco, Cal. L. C.SMITH ^ GUNS ARE WINNERS Clatougb, Golcher & Go. GUNS y^^^ FISHING Gun Goods fl9"8end lor Catalogue. Tackle 538::market street, s. f. ARTHUR WEBB brokeSS tareets oat of 100 witb r -aw I,, C. SMITH Gun at the Alert Gun Club Bboot, Buds Point, jpril 2, 18S9. L. G. SMITH Guns are Manufactureil and Guaranteed by THE HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON N Y. PHI C. B. BEKEART, Pacific OoaBtEepreseutatlve - - San Francisco, Cal I FISHING TACKLE ifj^^^jf^ GUN GOODS 416 IVIARKET ST. BELOW SANSOME, S. F. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Vol XXXIV. No. 24. No. 22)4 GEARY STUEIST. SAN FEANCISCO, SATURDAY, JUNE 17,1899. ALAMEDA TRACK SNAP SHOTS. 1— Dolador, b g, by Advertiser. 2— Capt. Watson's Road Team. 3— Grant Lapbum's Stalls. 1— A couple of Roilblrds. 5— Silver Boiv Jr. [See page 393.] 390 CKir^ ^ve^bev mt^ ^t>rt«m€mi [JtJKE 17, ]89» LOS ANG ELES STAKE ENTRIES. List of Horses Named for the Four Stakes Closed by District Aseooiation No. 6, June 1, 1899. STAKE NO. 1 — 2:15 TBOT. ThompBOD, ch h, bv Boodle; J B Bonnedi, Santa Maria. Nepreta, blk f, by Neeroni; Geo W Ford. Santa Aoa. Jib Albert, b e, by Albert W; C L Griffith. San Francisco. Oaito, b h, by McKinney; I H MolhoUaDd, Independence Stella, blk m, by Geo Washington; W D NichoUe, Sacra- mento Dr Fraese, br g, by Iran Alto; Vendome Stock Farm, San Jose. LiBterioe, b m, by Athadon; Chae E Clark, Fresco. Sae, br m, by Athadon; Chae E Ctark, Fresno. Alii B, b m, by Notwood Wilkes; M Salisbury, Pleasanton. Birdcatcher, b g, by Direct; M Salisbury, Pleasanton. Geo H McKinney, b b, by McEinney; P W Hodges, Loa Aneeles. Eliert, b g, by Slambou'; B 0 Van Bokkelen, Ban Jose, Aggregate, br h, by Azmoor; B O Van Bokkelen, San Jope. Pfccabe Childers, b m, by Sir Roderick; T E Keating, Pleasanton. Venus II., b m, by Cupid; T E Keating, Pleasanton. DolHcan, ch m, by Mambrino Chief Jr; J L Smith, Vallej 0. STAKE NO. 2 — GREEN TBOT, Psyche, ch f, by Cupid ; G J Berry, San Francisco. El Moro, blk g, by Longworth ; F Menchaca, Santa Barbara. Boodler, br c, by Boodle; Vendome Stock Farm, San Jose. Prince Neer, br h, by Engineer; J B lyerson, Salinaa. Sue, br m, by Athadon; Chas E Clark, Fresno. Lieterine, b m, by Aihadoo; Chas E Clark, Fresno. Bertha R, b m, by Dab; Roeedale Stock Farm, Santa Rosa Alix B, b m, by Nutwood Wilkes; M Salisbury, Pleasanton Lady Salisbury, ci m, by Directum; M Salisbury, Pleas- anton. Aggregate, br h, by Azmoor; B O Van Bokkelen, San Jose. Venus TI. b m, by Cupid; T E Keating, Pleasanton, Ruby, b f, by Wilson; J L Smith, Vallejo. STAKE NO. 3 — 2:15 PACE. Stanford, br b, by Juanita, Burgess and Smith; Sacra- mento. Belle W, blk m, by Director; G Wempe, San FranciEco. Harry Raymon, b g, by Raymon; C A Owen, Fresno. Monticito Boy, b g, by Glenwood; F. Menchaca, Santa Barbara. Annie Rooney, ch m, by Strath way; C D Jeffries, Pleasan- ton. Fannie Putnam, bm, by Christmas; C D Jeffries, PleaE* anion. Prince Bismarck, b g, by Almont Fatchen; 8 V Barstow, San Jose. Diawood, ch h, by Diablo; 0 J Holmes, Sacramento. Al Maryin, 6r h, by Don Marvin; 0 J Holmes, Sacra- mento- Sophia R, bik m, by Roy Wilkes; W S Maben, Los An- geles. Don, b h, by Falrose; F G Crawford, Willows. Dictatress, ch f, by Dictatup; J B I^erson, Salinas. Eihel C, ch m, by Sidney; F Ccmmiogs, Alameda. Lolita, blk m, by Sidney; T E Keating, Pleasanton. Coney, b g, by McKinney; T E Keating, Pleasanton. STAKE NO. 4— QBEEN PACE. Electa Wood, br m, by Silkwood; W W Howard, Lob Angeles. Rey Direct, blk h, by Direct; Geo A Davip, Pleasanton. Harry Raymon, b g, by Raymon; C A Owen, Fresno. Al Marvin, br h, by Don Marvin; O J Holmes, Sacra- mento. Albert, b g. Tom Benton; W D Nichols, Sacramento. Diagonal, ch g, by Diablo; Vendome Stock Farm, San Jose. Alta Rio. br h, by Altamont; Geo E Shaw, Hollister. Myrtha Whips, b m, by Wbip=; Geo E Shaw, Hollister. Coney, b g, by McKinney; T E Keating; Pleasanton. Gaff Topsail, ch h, by Diablo; J L Smith, ValUji. MarysviUe Races. The meeting held by the MarysviUe Jockey Clab last week came to a close last Saturday after quite a successful run of three days. While there was no very sensational racing at the meeting some very fair miles were trotted and paced, a couple of new additions to the 2:30 list were made and one record was reduced. The summary of the Thursday races were published in oar last issue. Those of Friday and Sat- urday follow : FRIDAY. JUNE 9. Free for all trot'iQg, 3 In 3, parse $50. Dalmont, by Lynmont ^ 1 j Cycioae ™.™".!.....".."'..".*r.""!2 2 Time— 2:21, 2:185i. Special trot, 2 io 3, parse flOO. Condnctor _ 1 ^ Sbariooa „ 2 o Cricket ."'.'"!'."" "3 ^ Cuokoo Joe „ 4 4 Blackflmlth '.Z"\\'"",T^"Z\Z'.Zl 5 Time— 2:35!^, 2:36!^. Six furloups. rnnnlDg, parse 875— Major Cook won, Pongo secood. Don Lulsiblrd. Uncle True, Tom Smith and Somls also rac. 'lime, l:kbH- Five farlongs, runniog, parse ?75— Homesiake won, Redwood second Texarcana Uitrd. Amy BeU, Joe Leavey and i-urnlah also ran. Time, ...?L'®'^*?°"'"S' P"^""^^ t75— Alicia won, Jim Bozeman second, Lothian third. Sir Drlan also ran. Time, 1:43J^. SATURDAY, JUNE 10. Pacing, free-for-all, best two In three, parse 160. MaDyoD,by Wllkesdale 121 Cora a ""2 T i Clara H ;; 3 3 2 Time, 2:20. 2:203^. 2:23. Trotting, special, two lu three, purse KO. Fallony _ 1 , Maud , 2 2 Director H „ ""3 t Time. 2:28V(, 2:29J^. Six farlnneg. running, purse |80—M.cFarlane won, Redwood second. JoeLavey ihlrd. lime.l:!?. Blxiurloota, runnlDg, special, pu'Be f50— Homesiake won, Somls sec- ond, Uncle True third, Teiarkana fourth. Time, 1:15. State Fair Dir-ectors. The State Agricultural Society met last Saturday at the New Pavilion in Sacramento, President A. B. Spreckels presiding. There were present, besides the President, Directors Fred- erick Cox, A. W. Birrett, Grove L. Johnson, F., W. Covey and D. E Knight. In accordance with the action taken at a mealing of the Sacramento Chambar of Commerce, the committee then ap- pointed to call on the Stite Society and ofifar the co-opera- tion of the citiz30s of Sacramento with the Directors for the purpose of insuring the saccess of the Fair, appeared before the Board and stated its mission. W. F. Purnell was the spokesman, and he explained that for the purpose of making the Fair the success that the people of the State desire it should be, the people of Sacramsnto are anxious that they be pfirmitted to lend what assistance they cm to the State Board in the matter. The committee was favorably received by the Directors, who decided that a committee be appointed to act with the committee from the Chamber of Commerce, and the State Board of Trade, wiih that end in view. As such committee the President appointed Directors Cox, Terry and Johnson. Io view of the probability of Secretary of Agriculture Wilson visiting this Coast this summer,, the Society in- structed its Secretary to invite the Secretary to attend the Fair. President Spreckels appointed the following committee'; Executive— Barrett, Cox, Wilson, Henshaw and Terry, Printing and Publication — Covey, Knight and the sec. retary. Finance — Cox, Mathews and Birrett. Library — Johnson, Chamberlain and Cobb. Speed program — Covey, Henshaw and Barrett, Legal — Henshaw, Johnson and Mathews. SPECfAL COMMITTERS. . Thoroughbreds — Terry, Henshaw and Wilson. Standard trotters — Covey, Knight and Barrett, Roadsters — Johnston, Wilson and Cobb.. Draught horses— Chamberlain, Knight end Terry. Jacks, jennies, etc. — Knight, Wilson and ChamberUin. Cattle: Durham — Cox, Mathews and, Johnson; Holstein, etc. — Cobb, Chamberlain and Barrel!; herd sweepstakes — Cox and Mathews; dairy — Knight. Sheep and goats — Chamberlain, Wilson and Johnson. Swine — Knight, Henshaw and Covey. Poultry —Mathews, Cobb and Henshaw. Chamber of Commerce — '^x, Johnson, Terry and the secretary. Upon the euggesLioa of Presidbat Spreckels and upon motion of Director Barrett, the secretary was instructed to have an architect examine the foandation of the grand stand at the race track, with a view of making any repairs necessary. The secretary was instrncted to request Professor J. W. Withycao, of Oregon, to accept the appointment as j idge of all the animal classes except horses at the coming Fair. The society then adjourned, sabject to the call of the chair. G-ood Manners in Horses. *'Pretty is as pretty does'' is true ol horses no less than it is of humans. Manners bring the applanse in the walks of life with men, and manners in hcraes bring the money, both in the sale ring and on the track. Twenty years ago good acting race horses were the exception, just as now they are the rule. Good manners come of good breeding, largely, among both horses and men, but careful education and culti- vatioo are the great civilizers for both species. Man is prone to err, and so is the horse, and both, io the long run, are largely creatures of environment, a good man often becoming a bad man, and a good horse a bad horse, through the misfortune of having a bad driver — most men as well as race horses, having "drivers" in some shape or other. But it is the behavior of race horses of which we wish par- ticularly to speak at this lime, and the cause of that behavior whether good or bad. The diS^erent methods of different trainers becoming an in- terestirg study the moment one begins making observations, and the observer is eocd convinced that it is the good- nalnred, even tempered trainers who always have the "good- dispositioned'' horses — disposition being as contagious as measles — while the cross, crabbed and fussy trainer is sure to always be complainiog that the , horses be drives are "sore headed" and mean. We wrote many years ago that most "rattle-headed" horses" were the producis of "rattle-headed" drivers, and the longer we live the more fixed we are in this belief; yet we know perfectly well that the rule is not onivereal. But by large odds horsep, so far as disposition and behavior are concerned, are almost universally what men make of them, and hence the architects of horse character — which all the trainers are — should be ' mssler boilders" in ihis line, even though they know nothing of ihe *'equare and level." It is not onnsaal nowac'ays to see ten or a dczen trotters or pacers start in a racf, and not a had actor or "rattle- head" in the bnnch. This is because they are well bred and have been taught good manners and good headedness by good-mannered and good-headed teacher-trainers and how- ever great has been the improvement in our trotting breed dnring the last decade, greater still is the improvement in the class of men, as a whole, who educate and drive harness race horses, the ungenteel driver now being as great a rarity as a real old-fashioned "rattle-headed" horse. Verily HorKes may pit in jadgment over men, Eo cultured have men made tbem, —Western Horseman. Harness Horse and Raolnflf Prospects. San Fkancisco, June 14, 1899; Breeder and SnoRreMAN:^! have been asked by many lovers of the harness horse as to the prospects of harness rac- ing throughout the Ilaited States. From what I have seen and could learn from the authorities, this year promises to be the greatest in the history of the tnrf, and it is not con- fined to any particular section of the cotratry, but is universal. Of course, the greatest races will be east of the Missiesippi river. The grand circuit races promise to be even belter than they have been for years. Work will not cease on the tracks, as they are worked constantly and kept in first class condition and will he fast when the meetings open. I am told that all the associations in the grand circails are trying to select the fairest and best men that can be had as official jadgea and starters of their races. Yes, I must say that I am highly pleased with the outlook for harness racing in the XJoited States this season. The outlook here in California looks- promising, but I do not expect as fast time as on the other side. Even if our trotters and pacers are in the same form and driven as well, the tracks in California will not be in as peifect condition, nor as fast, as on the Eastern Grand Cir- cuit,, but are, I can safely say, at least three eecon(?s slower for tht average harness performer than the tracks at Cleve- land, Terre Haute, Lexington. Louisville, Readvrlle. Bbffalo Detroit and other places. I look for very fast time Eist this year and the 2:10 list greatly enlarged, also new records better than 2:06, and 2:04 eq ualled. The circuits on eastern half-mile tracks throughout the country will meet with gen- eral success, as such circuits are made up by enterprising citizens of their towns and counties. Everyone will rfjiioe when the State Agricultural Society builds its new track— one on the outside for the running races, and a trotting track richly coated with red clay. £uch a (rack could be built only second to that of Cleveland, and running horses and harness horses would not conflict with each other and at the same lime have an equal oppor tuoity to compete for world's records. It looks a safe asserl lion that if such a track is built more high class speedy horses would be found in this State and look belter in the sales catalcgues. Give the harness horses faster tracks, keep hot irons oflf ihem, keep them away from barb wire fences, give matinee races to road wagons, owners to drive, break them to good manners and try for a gentleman's perfect road horse. After you have all these qualifications then give them as low records as possible and you will fiod the buyers hunting you. I have been aeked if I considered the late sale at Cleveland a success and if the California consignments sold for good prices. Opportunities considered, with one or two excep- tions, I do, but I must siv that our horses are handicapped to some extent as it is impossible for them to show their true speed after such a long journey, and soma of the horeemen are very unreasonable in their opinion as to their natural J speed. I notice that these same (so called) good jadges that I buy under the watch, get a blank in the draw ofieoer than when buying at Madison Square Garden. All that a good buyer wants to know is that he is buying an animal good looking, good gaited, sound, good mannered, that does not pull and somewhere near hie speed (a record will govern that). The buyer most be the jadge as to the statements about speed, as some that like the animal may over rate himi some honestly in their statements and others through ignor- ance and di&honesty in their statements. The public take all that for what it is worth and judge accordingly. Yours, Samuel Ga&ible, WlUlaxns Saved the Eatranoe Money. A trying time occurred in the career of C. W. Williams, when he was trying to make an Iowa town the hub of the trotting world. Williams had advertised a twelve-day meeting, with something like $80,000 in stake events. It was a new idea in trotting circles and was liberally patron- ized, the entry moneys amounting to $100,000 or more. Bain came on and the first five days of the scheduled meeting passed without a chance to trot (.ff a single event. Most men would have weakened right there and dropped the whole thing, but Williams was made of slerner mold. The evening of the fifth day, found the horsemen about to separ- ate and go home, being convinced that they would have no chance to compete for the prizes. Williams heard of it and calling them together said: "Gentlemen, we will begin rac- ing to-morrow morning at 8:30 and continue it every day, rain or shine, until the entire program is disposed of. No races will be declared ofl^. Every winner will get the full amount of his priz?, whether there is a dollar taken in at the gate or not." The horsemen were astounded. They were stilt more astonished the next morning when at pre- cisely 8:30, Williams rang the beU in the ji^ges' stand and called up the first race. His brother-in-law handled the flag, and his wife was at the ticket cffice, ready to sell admission ticket?, but not a paying patron came along. In the after- noon a few people put up their money at the gate but at no time were there more than fifteen or twenty prodacers in the grand stand, most of the spectators being stable hands and trainers. Stakes to the value of $20,000 were paced and trotted for that day — the gale recei,itB for that day was just $7.50 — and for six days more the same sort of thing went on. This was not such a bad thing in a financial wav, as hv trot- tirg (ff'the various events and paving out the $80,000 Mr. Williams retained the $100,000 of entry fees, which he wonldhave been obliged to refund if he had declared the meeting oQ. June 17, 1899] &lje ^ree^et: cuttf ^povx&tmxtu 391 DENVER MEETINa OPENS VenuB n. "Wins Her FirBt Race but Little Thorne la Beaten. No more beaatifol day was ever seen in Denver than the ODB set for the opening of the Spring Meeting at Overland Park. This kindly expresaion of good will on the part of Dame Natore was no less hearty than that which was extended by Denverites. Althongh an opening day at a race meet is never regarded as likely to be as interesting as the days to come, yet the attendance at Saturday's events was all that the association officers conld desire. Six or seven times a thoneand ponred into the grand stand, the paddock, the club house, and qaarter stretch of Overland Park, and they found a very agreeable time. To be sore, the card dragged a bit, bat that is always one of the inconveniences of an opening day, and the faDt was overlooked and forgotten. The first event on the card was a 3:00 trot, and proved to be an easy winning for Mr. A. B. Spreckels' mare, Veoos II , who won in three straight heat". The mare was the favor- ite for each heat and the race. In the first heat she was held at 1 to 2 and 1 to 3. The price went up before the second heat and when the horses were called to the post a third time the bookies held the mare at 1 to 7. Dr. Book, who finished second, started at 2 to 1 and before the final heat was chalked at 5 to 1. McKinley and Aggregate held at about 4 to 1. The field sagged from 1 to 6 to 1 to 4. Three scorings were needed in the first heat to send the field off with McKinley at the pole. Venus II., ably handled by John Blue in the absence of T. E. Keating who was lying on a aick bed, showed at once what she intended to do with the race by flying into first place from the start o9 and keep- ing it until the wire was reached again without once being In danger of losing it. Dr. Book, however, tried to give her a fight along the stretch by picking up three lengths on the turn and almost nosing out the favorite.^ The latter let out a couple of more links before passing under the wire. Mc- Kinley was a good third, Aggregate fourth, and Balva ODtside the distance. Time, 2:21J, the best of the race. A pretty spurt by Dr. Book was the feature of the second heat, for Venus had the first place all tier own from the time the wire was left. The California mare opened out more and more, till she turned into the stretch. Her place was never in danger, but W. G. Durfee's horse, Dr Book, developed a magnificent spurt into the stretch and closed all but t«ro lengths of the distance at the wire. Aggregate was a half dozen lengths behind and McKinley barely trailed out of the distance. Time, 2:23J. The third heat was the final, aa Venus had all her own way and there was no race among the others. At the three* quarters pole Venus was many lengths in the van, but before the wire was reached Dr. Book was permitted to get a good second place. Aggregate started for third, but broke at the quarter and McKinley captured the place and held it to the wire, Agjregate baiog di'^tauced. Time, 2:24. The summary: Trotting, 3:00 cltiss, parse fSOO. Veooa It. D m. by Capld (Biaei 111 Pr. Koolr _. .- ■ (Uurfee) 2 2 2 McKlDley - ( Mc -alr^) 3 4 3 Aggregate ~ _<,Vaa Bukteieoj 4 3 il Beiva.-™ - (Wilson) d Time— 2:21J^, 2:23>^,2:_Z4. Little Thome was the favonie for the 2;09 pace, but after winning the first heat in 2:12|, acted badly in the others and third money was all he could win. The first heat was a procession. Little Thorn led all the way round and con- tinually lengthened the gap batweeu himself and the field to the three-qa irter p^le, where he was a dozao lengths to the good and promised to leave three of the quartet behind him in the distance. Turning into the stretch, however, he was held in and the whole field succeeded in getting under the flag by a narrow margin. Lottie Smart was as easy a second the whole distaDca. The race was betweea the other three horses, the brown stallion, Aelse, getting third place. The second heat gave the talent their first loss of the day> for the favorite want aU to piec93. He started out as though he intended to duplicite the former heat, leaving Aelse and Riberts to fi»ht it out for second pUce. At the half this pair were coming up strong almost wheel and wheel. At the three quirter pole the Keating horse went ap in the air and the field seized the chance. At the turn into the stretch Aelse forged ahead, but Lottie Stuart had taken Roberts' place at his wheel. It was a race between these two half wav down the stretch when Aelse scooted ahead and reached the wire a couple of lengths to the good. Lottie Smart was second. In the meanwhile Raymond M. bad overhauled Little Thorn, and the latter animal barely snatched fourth from Roberts, Time, 2:14. Raymond M. was made favorite in the third heat and the Denver horse fulfilled the expeclations of his admirers. The horses were sent away rather poorly, but Starter Updegraff was evidently tired of the jockeying in the half dozsn scor- ings before he let the flag fall. Four of the horses were well aligned, but Little Thorn, the erstwhile favorite, was several lengths behind. Aelse took the lead, wi h Lottie Smart second and Raymond M. a trailing third. The Denver horse commenced to let out links from the first turn and at the quarter was fighting Lotie Smart for second place. At the half he was almost nose and nose with Aelse and a hot race eoBued between the two to the tarn into the stretch. Raymond M. crept ahead foot by foot and when he passed the wire he was two lengths .ihead of Aelse. Little Thorn was third. Time, 2:I2i. It required but thres scorings to send them o5 in the fourth heat, in which Lottie Smart was withdrawn. Ray- mond M. was Bgiin picked by the talent and he again proved trostworthv, altbougb he knew he was in a race before he reached the wire. From the start he seized the front, with Atlse trailiog at his wheel. It was this way all around^ although Raymond M. commenced to show daylight between himself and his rival at the half and lengthened it foot by foot around into the stretch. At the wire Raymond M. was four lengths to the good. From the quarter pMe Little Thorn commenced to creep up and kept it up to the three quarters, but in the stretch Roberts beat him out for third place. Time, 2:17A. Raymond M. won the race hands down in the fifth and final heat. For a (ev saconls while the hordes were travel" ing from the half to the three-quarter p^le those who had ttieir money up on the field were hopeful, for Aelse hogged the favorite's wheel close and seemed to be gaining. In the torn into the stretch, however, the Denver horse slipped further ahead and passed the wire lengths to the good. Lit- tle Thorn was a rather bad third and Roberts was distanced. Time, 2:16. The summary: PaclDg. 2:09 Class, purse ?500: Raymond il., tilt h, by rtioradyfce...™...._-.....CJohnson) 4 8 111 Aeise, b h, by Camp {Shortzen 3 12 2 2 LItUe Tborn. b g, by Hawthorne. _ f Blue) 14 3 4 3 Kobene _ (Mc Henry) 5 5 4 3d Louie bmarl _ (Aolhonyj 2 2 5 w Time— 2:I23(. 2:14. 2:12J^, 2:17}$, 2:16. There were three events for the gellopsrs on the opeaing day, the results being as follows : Bunolng, introdoctory scramble for I wo- year-olds, four farlonga, JI50 to fire[,^}3> to second, |15 to tbir i— Bill Maynan, 100 {Stackwell). 4to3'^, first; ilyrtie Webauer, lOO(Jacksaa), 1 to 2, secmd; SIIqvoq. 105 CBoze- man , 6 to 2, third; Cloakiuy Rlsford and False. Time, 0:49^- Kanniog, Neef Bros.' Brewla? company handicap fir three-year-olds and upward, one mile, $22.5 to first, 150 to second, $25 to third— Charie- masoe. 9jiijray).8 to I. first; Cavallo, 109 iDerbyi, 8 too, ?ecoad; Alarla, lio (Lew), 7 to iS.;ihlra; ur*>nsa, Juva and Kouetiuch. Time, 1:43 Rnnnlng. three-year-olds and upward, weight for age, five furlongs, J1?.0 to tirst, 5:i-3 to seciad. fl5 to ;ih[ d— Mjiy Beach, l'i6 (Urav), 7 t ■ 5, first: Bourbon, 121 (.Beenv). 5 to 1, second; MouQtaln Queen, 106 (Buze- mao), 20 to I, third; Chllccot Pass, Mocorlto Eltalre. K. Q Ban, Bl od- bounO. 1 he LlKht, i Don't Enow, Weird, Tippet, Qalcksllyer, Torsion Time, liOiH. MONDAY'S RESULTS. Trotting to road waeons— Trilby P. won in two straight heats. Tiine, 2:22, 2:19,4, Kmg Holllday and Dazzle also staried Pacing— Rose Croli won In three stral.ht heats. Time, 2:16i^, 2:15,'^, 2:17f4, Peter Celeste R . ueorge C, Princess and Hariy also started. Six Inrlongs— Mountain Queen won. Melody second, Lamascota third Time, 1:16. Lochoess, Eocino, McLltiht, Mike RlCe, Comtnercial Trav- eler, BtooObouud and Oldham also ran. Five lurloDgs— The Llgbt wnn, Omab Wond second, La F-iQ'era third. Time, 1 ■m2'^. Blanch, lapeairy, Emma Bey and Juva also rao. Five and one-halt furlongs— I Don't Know won. Burbou second, Wierd third Time, 1:10. Rags, Negligence, Uoldbng, Eltirp, Senator DuIwIb, Tiny P. and tiandow aiso ran. [Particulars of this week's racing will be given in our next issue. — Ed.] _ Items Fiom Dubuque. A BRUSH ON THE SPEBDWA.Y. Rival and Honor Brlffht Stretch the Neck of Cobwebs. There are 448 nominations in the thirteen stakes tha^ filled at Dubuque exclusive of the Horse Review Futurity, whicb, up to date has fortv paid up entries. There are forty-six nominations in the $5000 three'7ear- uld trot which coupled with 40 nominations in the Horse Review Futurity valued at $20 000 looks as though the three- year-olds are out for the money this season. A. W, McElroy has been engaged as starting judge for the week of August 28th to Sep'.ember 2d. He will also officiate at Hamlin the week following. After the clearing up of the 'great smoke created by the "blow op" of the Great Western Circuit all there is left is Dubuque and Hendrlck. Game little Hendrick never lays down and for that reason is deserving of support by tbe Western horsemen. Independence, Davenport and Dee Moines have '"fallen by the wayside," but the little hamlet with only 600 population is sticking for the big show. The Nutwood Driving Club of Dubuque, Iowa, is now a member of both the Acberican and National Trotting Asso- ciations, having become a member of the associations last month. Tbe track at Nutwood Park has been widened 20 feet from the I to the \ and is now 85 feet on the stretch. In a letter to the Rider and Driver Owner, J. M. McCoy saye: "I note in your i6Bue of May 27lh. in referriog to the perfurmaoce of Searchlight and Anaconda to California, that you say 'there is not one of the top notchers in the north ready to get within gunshot of the feat.' Now, if vou consider us south I have no more to say, but we are but 130 miles from New York and have had horse? already work miles in 2:10, halves in 1:02, while three horses have gone quarters better than 30 seconds. One, a four-year- old, quarter, 29i second?; a tbree-year-old, quarter, 29A seconds, while last ntek I saw two trotters in company go the last quarter in 30J seconds, and to-day saw another trotter go a mile in 2:13 and do it easily. You must bear in mind that we have a track that is high and dry, and of a character that rain does not prevent its use more than a day at most, and we begin repeating as early as the first week in March nsuUly.I Why we have four two year-olds at the track now that can go full miles better than 2:30. So you can see we have had plenty of lime to work." Three descendants of the noted old Orange county brood- mare whose grave at Stony Ford is marked by a granite shaft bearing tbe inscription, "Green Mountain Maid, the Great Mother of Trotters," made yesterday what everybody said was the most brilliant spectacle ever seen at Speedway Park, gays the New York Times of June 33. The horses that famished the sport and divided the glory were Nathan Straus' model trotter Cobwebs 2:12, by Whips, the son of Electioneer, and John F. Cockerill's matchless pole team, Rival 2:17J, and Honor Bright 2:28^, by Antonio. Rival and Honor Bright stood all the Speedway pole teams on their heads a week or sn egD, and when nothing in their own class remained to be beaten Cockerill started out to take the shiae off all the trotters ia single harness. The twin beauties from Stony Ford were on the ground bright and early yes- terday morning, and when CockeriU sent them down the road from the bend to Washington Bridge the first time everybody with half an eye for horseflesh could see they were in fine form. The owner of the crack pair was so well pleased with them that he called out as he jogged back up the road past the point where a number of horse fanciers were admiring the speedlike lines and glossy coat of Cobwebs: "Come'OD, Mr. Straus; I'm looking for something that can show these mares the way from the bend to the bridge." "My horse is short of work — hasn't been up here tor nearly a week — but I'll try to accommodate you," returned the owner of Cobwebs. As the two good sportsmen jigged their trotters up toward Dyckman street for the start nearly all other ro&d riders oa the north end of the Spsedwav, seeing what was coming, brought their horses to a standstill or a walk and palled out close to the curb line, so that Cobwebs and the team might have the middle of the road to themselves. A few moments later the "sharpshooters" up ou the western sidewalk, where it rises above the roadway, affording a fine view of tbe whole north end, suddenly craned tl^eir necks, while a murmaring bum ran alor'g the line: "They're turning 'em around. Here they come. Cob- webs '11 eat 'em up. Look at Rose with Sir Eld; he's going to try it, too." Nearly half a mile away a thin cloud of yellow dust standing out against the wooded hills of Fordham Heights told that the battle royal was on In the distance the horses looked like eo many specks, bat they grew in size with as- tonishing rapidity as the seconds passed. In less time than it takes to tell it the team was distinguishable on the right of the single horse and the three trotters were seen to be almost exactly abreast, comine on close together with a rush that was thrilling. A little behind them A. M. Rose was urging the black pacer Sir Eld 2:I4|, to his best clip, but the horse from Iowa dropped further and lurlher to the rear, finally making a break which put him oat of the hunt entirely. Straus crouched down in his road wagon and waved the whip about Cobwebs' ears until the gallant chestnut trotter was moving at the top of his speed. loch by inch he gained on the mares, and their outstretched heads were jast about at his saddle as the contending trotters swept past the half- way post, a qaarter of a mile from Washiot^ton Bridge. The driver of tbe team urged them on with whip, voice and reins, tapping Rival on the ribs and shifting the bits in their mouths as he sang out excitedly, "G'long, mares! G'long!" "Rival won't stand a drive like that; she's going to break," said a man on the sidewalk, who had seen her run like a deer when too hard pressed a few days before. But she stack to her gait and stepped it ofif faster than ever under per- suasion this time. Hand clapping and cheers from the spectators followed the horses all the way through the last qaarter of a mile. It was nip and tuck to the eod of the brush, and the slightest mistake on the part of Cobwebs would have put the hard-trying little teaai in front. As it was, the big chestnut gelding had about a length the advan- tage when the drivers drew rein at the crest of tbe hill un- der Washington Bridge. There was more hand clapping when the trotters turned and walked slowly back up the road, and both drivers received congratulations frcm tbeir friends all along the line. High Prices for Hackneys. John R. Gentry will pace against time at the Highland Park meeting, in Detroit, next month. That Stuff Is All Right. Mesa. Colo.. Feb. 2, 1898. The Lawrence- Williams Co., Clavehnd. 0.: Enclosed find money order for $1 60 for which please send me one more bottle of Gombanlt's Caustic Balsam. "That atoff ia all right." Jos. BoGoa. The remarkable prices that were obtained at the recent sale of Hackney harness horses by the Prince of Wales in England will doubtless have the effect of directing new attention to the merits of this breed of high acting coacbers. The sale was held last week in May at Sandringham, when sixty-nine animals (many of them fpur-year-olds) averaged close to $900, Following are a few of tbe top price-c; Coup de Grace, chestDut gelding, by Field Marshal, $4625. The mares Fille da Regiment and Marshal Belle, both by Field Marshal, ?old as a pair at $3250. Sunshade, grey gelding, by Tiptop Shot, brought $2000. The chestnut mare Lady Boba brought $1500. The six-year-old geldings Fiel i Gun, by Field Marshal, and Victor, by Viator, sold as a pair for $5000. Several other pairs brought from $1000 to $3000 each. It is more than probable that had the same animals been ofiered for sale by some other than the Prince of Wales, they would not have brought one-half the money. 392 ®ij« ^veeh^ atiti ^ixttfintmu [JnuB 17, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. KELLEY, PEOPEIETOB. -* TliB Tntf and Sporting Anthority of tbe Pacific Coast. — OFFICE — 22 1=2 GEARY STREET, San Francisco. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich, Special Eepresentative, 34 Part Row, New Tork. rBBMS— One Year. 83 ; gUMonttiB. 91.75;ThreeMontlia,81. STBICTLT IN ADVANCE. Money aiionld be sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter addressed to F. W. Kelley, 2'2>< Geary St., San Francisco, Cal. Commtinlcations must be accompanied by tbe writers' name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private gnarantee of eood fflltb. San Francisco, Saturday, June 17, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TE0TTER3 AND PACERS. CHAR. DERBY, 2:20 Oafewood Park Stock Farm, Danville GEORGE \VA!^H1NGT0N, 2:165^ Cbas. Johnson. Woodland HAMBLETONlAN WILKES, 167a... Green Meadow S. F., Pania Clara JIcKI.NNEV. 2:11% C. A. Durlee, Oakland MjrWi ,0D WILEEd 2:16>,^,._ „..Notwood Stock Farm, Irvington PRINCE ALMONT, 2:135i J. B. Nigbdogale. Cordelia. Cal STAM B., 2:11^ Tnttle Eros., Kocklin STEINWAY'. 2:2o3i Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville Dates Claimed. Golden Gate AgricQltnral Association District, No. 1— Oakland, August 26th to July 2d, inclusive. District No. 17, Nevada county, August 22d to 26th Inclusive. State Agricultural Society, September 4th to September 16th, inclusive- Agricultural District. No. 24— Tulare. October 16th to 21st, ioclusive. TWO EXTBA STAKES have been offered by the California State Agricultural Society for the runners in addition to those heretofore advertised, and the condi- tions of the Sunny Slope, the California Annual and the Dewey Selling Stakes have been revised and all three raised in value. The new slakes offered are: The Flash, six furlongs, for all ages, entrance to which is $10, and $15 additional for horses not declared the day pre- ceding the race, and to wnich $300 will be added by the Society. Allowances are made for non-winners. The other, the Ladies Stake, exclusively for mares and fillies three years old and upwards, is one thai should attract a very large list of entries. This is at a mile and a six- teenth, with an entrance fee of $10 and $15 additional from those not declared the day preceding the race, the Society to add $300 to the stake. As a rule there are so few good stakes offered for mares and fillies exclusively that the filly question has become a serious one with breeders, and a preponderance of foals of this sex is looked upon as a serious stroke of ill luck on the farms. If breeders and trainers who have mares and fillies in their stables will enter liberally in the Sunny Slope and the Ladies Stakes at the State Fair, both of which are exclusively for the sex, the State and other societies will be encouraged to give more races of this class, and thus increase the value of fillies at the sales. The State Agricultural Society is making such a strenuous effort to make the fair of 1899 a complete success in every way that the Board of Directors deserve the reward that a large list of entries will bring them from hoise owners. More money is hung up by the Society this year for trotters, pacers and thoroughbreds than for years past, and this generosity should be appreciated. It is proposed by the speed committee to have the track opecially prepared and worked that it may be in the very be3t of condition for both harness horses and runners. The space for the thoroughbreds next the pole will be made safe and harrowed to the proper depth, while on the outside where the harness horses will race, there will be good iooliog and a smooth even track that will not cup or break under the horse's hoofs. All the stalls are being put in the very best condition and will be as clean as labor and whitewash can make them. President Spreckels and Secretary Shields are devoting nearly their entire time to the preparations for the fair and every committee is also at work this year as they never have worked before to make a complete success of the State's great annual exposition. Every horse owner should make as many entries for the races as he possibly can, and while doing this do not forget that many pre- miums are offered for live stock of all kinds and that a good display helps the market and leads to sales and good prices. We should all look upon the State Fair iS an institution that is the especial pride of every citi- zen of California, and to that end let all do something this year to make it greater and grander than ever. THE SILENT KEAPER has a^ain invaded the ranks of California horse breeders and taken from them one of their best known and highly respected members. Harry J. Agnew, proprietor of the Agnew Stock Farm at Hillsdale, Santa Clara county, died on Sunday, June 11th at a sanitarium at San Jose, where he had gone a short lime before for medical treatment. The cause of his death was heart disease, from which he bad been a sufferer fer some time, but only recently had the trouble become acute. There is not a horseman in California but knew genial Harry Agnew and sincerely regrets his death. He was a native of New York but came to Cali- fornia when quite young, afterwards taking up his resi- dence in Honolulu, where he resided for twenty years and made a fortune. Eeturning to California he pur- chased a beautiful tract of land comprising five hundred acres at Hillsdale, and began the breeding of harness horses. He brought with him from the Islands the stallion Boswell Jr. 2:19, and his dam, and afterwards purchased from A. L. Whitney, Dawn 2:1SJ, son of Nutwood, paying $9000 for him. He secured a number of fine mares and fitt;d up his farm with all the barns, stalls, paddocks, etc., necessary for a modern and model breeding establishment. Financially the investment was not a paying one. Dawn did not prove to be as successful a sire as it was hoped he would be, though his death, which occurred a few years ago, was quite a loss to Mr. Agnew. Last year the largest barn on the farm, together with several head of fine animals, a large quantity of hay, very valuable at the time, and all the car^s, bikes, harness, etc., were consumed by fire. A few months ago Mr. Agnew shipped Boswell Jr. and all ol his best mares and ynung stock to Honolulu. In spite of a larger share of ill luck than falls to the lot of most men, Mr. Agnew bred several horses with fast records and handled all his affairs in a careful business- like manner that enabled him to leave his wife and three children a considerable estate. Harry Agnew was one of the most companionable and genial of gentle- men, honorable and upright in the affairs of life, and his death will be sincerely regretted by all who knew him. FEESNO'S NOMINATION PURSES close next Tuesday, June 20th. In the advertisement last week there was a slight typographical error which may have caused some little confusion, but as printed to-day it is correct. Although the purses close next Tuesday, on which date 3 per cent, of the entrance money is due, horses are not to be named until August Ist. These four purses are each of a guaranteed value of $1000^ and are for 2:30 and 2:15 trotters and 2:30 and 2:15 pacers. These purses are worth racing for and no horse owner has any occasion to complain of lack of good purses in California when there is such a string of big prizes oo the wires as are hung up this year by the Breeders, Golden Gate District, the State Fair, Los Angeles and Fresno. It is the duty of horse owners to enter liberally at every one of these meetings. They have done nobly by the Breeders and Los Angeles, which have already closed, and now let the good work go on Fresno is the next to close and we hope Secretary A. J. Hudson will get the biggest mail next week that has ever come to the address of any one person in Fresno_ It must be remembered that these four thick, juicy stakes are not the only good things of Fresno fair week. There will he a lot of very liberal purses arranged for other classes of harness horses, to close later on, due announcement of which will be made in these columns. Fresno is one of the leading counties of California, its people are generous and hospitable and propose to give a fair and race meeting this year that will be second to none. The track is an excellent one, safe and very fast. It will be put in condition for record breaking this year, so make your en'.ries to these good stakes next Tuesday and be there to enjoy the good time that is in store for all who visit the raisin centre this year at fair time. THE DENVER MEETING Is in progress but the Associated Press, for some unaccountable reason, has so far furnished very meagre accounts of the races. On another page will be found a full account of the opening day, which was received by the Breeder and Sports- man by mail, but the report of this week's races did not come to hand in time for this issue. The California horses have been doing well. Mr. Spreckela' mare Venus II., by Cupid, has won two races and a record of 2:19. Coney, son of McKinney and Grace Kaiser, won his first race in straight heats and jumped into the 2:15 list at the first trial getting a record of 2:14J and had to be pulled up to keep from distancing the field. Phoebe Childers, owned by L. E. Clawson, won her race getting the third, fourth and fifth heats, and reduced her mark to 2:15J^. W. G. Durfee won tno second moneys with Dr. Book and Mowilza, and Little Tliorne look third money in a race. The attendance has been good and the weather fine. RACING COLORS must be worn by the drivers in all races, and now is the time to select and have them made and ready for the circuit. The well known house of J. M. Litchfield & Co., at 12 Post street, San Fran. Cisco, can supply drivers' jackets, trousers and caps in the very best of material and made to fit and in the proper manner. Their prices are right. See advertise" ment. GOLDEN GATE PARK DRIVING ASSOCIATION will celebrate the Fourth of July by giving a matinee at the Oakland track. The admission will be free and everybody invited. Five harness races will be given, one being the O'Kane Challenge Cup race. The Com- mittees are all at work endeavoring to make this matinee the best ever given by the Association. CAN any of our readers inform us of the whereabonts of the stallion J. S, C. 2:22J, by Echo, and who owns him. CHICO WILL HOLD A PAIR. The Directors Oreanlze and Arrange for a Meeting in August. Cbico, June 10, 1899. Beeedeb and Spo T8M4N:— The Board of Agricultural Directors of this District, No. 3, consisliog of F. C. Luskt O. L. Clarke, L. Mcintosh, Bernard Cnsick, Wm. J. O'Con- nor, Thos. Hendricks and Fred Williams, met lo day and organized as follows: President, F. C. Lnsk; viee-preeidenti O. L. Clark; secretary, A. G. Smith; treasurer, Ed. Harkness, The board has determined to make tbe fair, which will be held in Angost, the meet completeand interestiug which tbe district hss ever beld. The country at present is ic a most prosperous and tl jorishiog conditioD. B; far tbe largest and best fruit and grain crops we have ever had will be bar- vested. Money to carry on the fair will be readily forth- c ming and the oollock is very flattering, lo connection with tbe race meet it was determined to hold a grand touroa- meot of Fpurte duriog three days — one for trap and bird shooting, one for baseball games and one for long distance riding. Tbe race track at present is Id tbe finest possible condi- tion, as tbe Driving Clab has furnished the means to keep it in order, acd ii^duced many horsemen to bring horses here to work. F, C. Losk has several fast runniDg colts here in training, and the; show good promise. A ccmmittee on speed programs was appointed, coosieting of A. L Mcintosh, B. Cneick and F. Williams. They will report in the near future, and will guarantee a meeting that will attract horsemen from all over the State. Yonrs truly, Wm. J. O'COKHOB. Santa Rosa or Petaluma. The 4lh District Aericultnral Society will give a fair acd race meeting this year, but whether it will be held in Santa Kosa or Petaluma, will not be known until Jnly 1st, at which time the Board of Directors will meet to determine which of the two towns is entitled to tbe fair, the award to be made to tbe one making the highest cash bid for the exposition. At a meeting of the Board held in Petalama last Satnrday Harrison Meecham of Petaluma was elected president and John P. Overton of Santa Bosa vice-president. There were present besides these gentlemen W. J. Eardley of Santa Rosa, J. B. Wattles of Healdsbarg, and R. D. Hatch of Novate. It was decided to give a fi.ir tbis year in the city in the district which offers tbe best inducements, the place and date to be fixed at the meeting to be held Satnrday July 1st. At tbe same meeting a secretary and treasurer will be elected and they will probably be chosen from the city securiog tbe fair. As soon as tbe announcement was made tbe citizens of Santa Bosa and Petaloma went to work in earnest, and as both places know tbe great benefits to be derived from a good fair and race meeting it is more than probable that the city securing the fair will subscribe a considerable amount of money and cffer other inducements that will help maks the meeting a very successful one. Sonoma aad Marin counties form a distiict that is one of the richest in natural resources in California and the people of that section can make an exhibition of farm, orchard, range, mineral and forest products that can be equalled by no other section of tbe same area on the Continent outside tbis State. Tbe 4tb District Fair will be worth going to see this year. Jtob 17, 1899] ^ijt ^veebev rtnh ^avtuntatu 393 SPURTS, SKIPS AND SKIVES. [By the Greek 'Un.] eod of five heat?, and third money which he was entitled to at the end of the second heat, which the hoard says should and did end the race. Another story of money that most he returned comes across the Continent. It is to the effect that Andy Mc- Dowell, who campaigned the mare Fannie Putnam 2:15^^ last year, has been notified that he won races with her where she was entered oat of her class, it having been aecertaioed that the mare had a bar record made op iu British Colombia Did yen ever have the kodakania? If so, you are prob- ably suffeiing from the disease yet, and will never show signs of convalescence until you go broke or have snap- shotted everything within a Jay'a travel of your habitation. If you have never been guilty of pointing a camera at f.nr- ^ thing animate or inanimate that is entitled to mention in the , before Andy got her, and which he knew nothing about. Encyclopoedias, you tnoic you can take a horse picture, but j He has been ordered to return the money, and Chas. Jeffriep, if you have made one fair and honest trial to photograph a ^ho now has the mare in his string, has also been notified living representative of the genua Equus and have watched ^ that the money must be paid before Fanny Putnam can with bated breath the development of the negative, you are i start. This is roagh on Mr. Jeffries, who is in no way to probably cinvinced that getting a good horse picture is not j b'ame iu the matter, but he need not worry as Andy has a BO easy as it looks. I have been experimenting lately with one of those little black boxes that only requires you to push the button and leaves the rest to a man who takes your money and gives you encouragement by the ton, and a lot of proofs that were intended for horses but look more like in- stantaneous views of the late Wisconsin cyclone. Bjt I am getting "on to" the thing and with the help of another attache of the Beeeder and Spostsman am enabled to present to its readers this week a few samples of our camera's work. You will find them on the first page this week. No. 1 is Dolador, a four-year-old selding by Advertiser 2:15i-, dam Dolly Nutwood, by Woodnut, secotd dam a daoghler of Williamson's Belmont. That's rich breeding, isa'lit? This gelding is in Peter Robinson's string at the Alameda track and is not only a good looker, but u good doer, and a trotter sore. He hasn't had much work but he can step an eighth in 16 seconds already. When I saw the development of the negative from which the half tone is made, I knew that I could photograph any horse that ever wore hair, but when a plate I had tried on Mr- Spreckels' mare Psyche was pot through the necessary chemical prc- cesp, I thought "the man who does the resi" had rung in a picture of a fast revolving windmill on me. I told Geo. Berry about it and he took pity on me and sent me a photo of the mare that is worth looking at and will be reproduced next week. I saw Captain Horace Watson, the well known marine surveyor, driving a coup.e of handsome mares on the Ala- meda track last Sunday and when told that one mare was the mother of the other and that the daughter was by Natwood Wilkes, I was not astonished to see him drive them a quarter in 41 seconds to a heavy buggy, and when they came walking past the stand afterwards, took a shot at them. It wasn't so bad. My companion on the photo-trip is something of an artist in his way, but photography is also new to him. He wanted to get a group, so he went up to Grant Lspham's stables ad- joining the track and got the boys to pose for one. Now the picture he got was a splendid one, except that it was too small. That white faced mare on the right is Psyche, by Cupid, a sister in blood to Venus It , and one ihat it will do to keep an eye on this year. As will be seen by the picture, Mr. Lapham has a well built row of stalls and keeps them in apple pie order. A few roinotes after this was taken I went down to the track and the first thing that caught my eye was a couple of railbirds with watches in hand, getting a line on a pacer that was "burning up the track." I took aim when Ihey were not looking md if anybody should ask who they are, all think that John A. McKerron and Geo. Berry were on the fence at the time, but "the man who does the rest" says the light was bad or the picture would have been better. The next thing I saw worth experimenting on was Silver Bow Jr., a grand looking young horse by Silver Bow, fiist dam by Tempest, second dam by Commodore Belmont. Doc Williams was logging him and kindly stopped for a minute while the button was pushed. If Silver Bow Jr. had not raised his head up and dropped one ear out of sight and the otherbackwardjast as the shutter closed, the picture might have been a fair one, big string of horses he is campaigning for a wealthy man and, as they are entered at all the big meetings over East^ Andy will roo up against the suspension before Jeffries does and will have to pay it. Monroe Salisbury went up to MarysviUe last week while the races were going on, and while there purchased what he says is 'a good one." Five years ago when "the old man" had plenty of money he happened to be in MarysviUe and met J. B, McDonald whom he had known for many years. McDonald had seen better days, and when Mr. Salisbury told him that he believed the "little black rascal" Direct 2:05^ would make a great sire and be ought to breed a mare McDonald agreed, but said he couldn't bfi^rd it. Mr. Salis- bury remarked that it wouldn't cost McDonald a cent, sod then the latter said he did not own a mare that was good enough. Salisbory proposed that he borrow one, and tbe two went to a farmer who had some good stock and Salisbury picked out a big chestnut mare by Brigadier, out of a mare by Venture 2:271^, son of Williamson's Belmont. The mare was bred to Direct, and last week Mr. Salisbury purchased from Mr. McDonald a four-year-old filly that was the result of that union. He thinks she is one of the best trotting prospects that he has ever seen that wss sired by the little black horse now so prominent as a progenitor of speed. Sacramento ScribbllDgs. Editob Breeder and Sportsmah:— The trainers at the State Agricultural Society track are busy early and late, get- ting the trotters and pacers ready for the c^min^ circoit which all are glad to know will bs a revival of the good old times. Vet Tryon has In training here Didalion, a fa^t green pacer by Diablo, and a trotter bv Silver Bow that are more than promising; .hey are performing. Mr. Tryon has sev- eral others he is getting ready for the raccs- Sunnyside Scabies have quite a pacer in Abiine 2:17^, by Wilkesdale out of the great broodmare Abbie Woodnut rhey also have Lady Keating by Stam B. 2:lli, Diawood Jr., by Diawood 2:14^ Lady Alstein, by Waldstein 2:22 and several other youngsters that have the qualifications so much in demand now — speed and good looks, O. J. Holmes has a son of Don Marvin that can step some and J. Shaner, Nelson McDonald and others are at work with candidates for future honors. Btam B. 2:11^, has been making a season at this place, is looking in perfect shape and has more epeed than ever. You will see by tbe above that tbe old reliable Sacramento track is still in the epeed making business and will very likely turn out a number of new standard performers this year. There is great activity among the officers of the State Agricultural Society and all are working like beavers to make the fair of 1899 the greaterst exposition ever held at the State Capital. The racing program is a grand one and will certainly bring together f* grand lot of horses. Reports have come from the East to the effect that Silvcj Ring 2:14§, by Silver Bow is not going as well as she did here in California and that her owners are afraid she is no^ quite as good a prospect as they expected. The reports also say that she is carrying a lot of weight and is unsteady. Perhaps it is the weight on her that is causing the trouble Elias Williams tells me that Silver Eing carried little or no weight when he trained her and that she does not need it. He drove her a half mile in 1:01^^ here on the Alameda track, and says she is the fastest and best gaited trotter he ever saw. I don't know what they have done with Silver Ring since she arrived in New York, but if she is all right physically I believe with "Doc," that if he had her in charge be could make her trol square and steady and show as much speed as she ever did. I hear that Tommy Keating is oat of bsd and left Tbars- day for the East as he considered the altitude of Denver too high for him. His string of horses will leave Denvtr at the close of the meeting and go to Saginaw, Mlchigao. More Stock for Ha-waii. On the brig Albert, which sailed from San Francisco for Honolulu last Thursday, was a deck load cf horses and milch cows consigned by Harmon Edmonds of Woodland, Yolo county, who with James G. Crutcher of the same place, accompanied the consignment. There were 22 head of horses, and a better looking lot of animals never left this port. Among them was the well known horse Doty's Briga- dier with a record of 2;29i. but much faster as he worked a trial in 2:19 only a few weeks ago. A handsome hay mare with an authentic trial of 2:13 was in the consignment. This mare was bred in the East and is very fast at the latert.1 gait. This is a great colt and has already . There were several marea by Brigadier, Black Ealph, Alex- shown evidecce that time and patience, such as "Doc" knows how to tflke, will make a free for all trotter of him. With these five pictures cut of a poesible twenty, our artist made ? group and with a little pen work made a front page that, while allowing room for improvement, is not entirely bad and will no doubt interest the readers of the Bbeedkk AND Spobtsmak, and if so we will be paid for our trouble. Last year at St. Joseph, Missouri, in the 2:30 trot, which, according to the advertised conditions, was a two in three afiair, Dr. Spellman won the first and second heats. The two in three husinets was so strange to everybody interested in the race that instead of going to the stable the horses came out again, the judges gave them the word and three more heats were trotted, which were won by the California mare Ellen Madison, driven by Fred Ward, of San Ber- nardino. The owners of Dr, Spellman woke up, however, after the race was over and filed a protest, askini that the money be divided according to tbe summary at the end of the second heat. At the meeting of the Board of Appeals of the American Trotting Association held last month in Chicago, this protest was sustained, and Fred Ward has been compelled to return to the Association $175, which is tbe difference between firat money, which was paid him at the ■ he absent two months. ander Button and other well known sires, all being selected especially for size, soundness, speed and style, as those qual- ities bring good prices iu the Islands. Oae of the gems of the coDsignment is a sandle horse, handsome as a picture and trained to all gaits. This horse was ridden by Miss Annie Deaner of Yolo county and woo first prize at the California Slate Fair a year or two ago. Tbe cutest of cute little ponies was aboard iu a specially fitted stall, and accompany- ing him a handsome new cart and harness. These were con- signed to Mr. William Cunningham and purchased by Mr. Edmonds on his order. The runner Carroll Cook was the only representative of the thoroughbred horse on the Albert He is by Ed. Corrigan, sou of Joe Hooker, and his dam Idalene Cotton by Jim Brown. Tbe cows taken over by Mr. Edmonds are all selected especially for their milk-giving qaalities. Thsre was a lively scene at the wharf when the cows were milked on board Thursday, and after supplying the cook of the Albert with all he needed, ihe rest was given away to any who desired it. The small hoy was very much in evidence on this occasion and any old thing that would hold milk was hrooght into requisition, even to the hat on hi^ head. The Albert will reach Honolulu in about twenty days, and Messrs. Edmonds and Crutcher expect to Yours truly. NOBINE. California Horses at Dubuque. This State will be well represented at the great meeting to be given by the Nutwood Driving Club at Dnbnqoe. Iowa, August 28th to September 2d. In the Horse Revie« Fotut* ity, Idolita, by Mendocino, bred at Palo Alto, will be tbe California representative, though be is now owned by Hon. Frank Jones, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In tbe Sampson $2000 Stake for 2:40 class trotters, Aggre- gate, bv Azmoor, has been namtd by B. O. Van Bokkelen of San Jose. The Iowa Stake. $ 000 for 2:30 class trotters has two Cali- fornia entries. Dr. Book, bv McKinnev, aod Mowitzj, by Souden. bDth entered by W. G. Dnrfee, of Lns Angeles. The Key City Stake is for trotters of the 2:24 clas?, and for $5000. There are four entries f^r California for this rich prize. Dr, Latham has named his mare Secret, by Secre- tary, and she will be driven bv Charles Marvin; James Faris, Jr., has entered Sid Durfee, by Durfee; B O. Van Bokkelen will start Aggregate, by Azmoor, and S. B. Wright, of San Bernardino, has entered Henry Madison, by James Madison. A patriotic affair will be the Schlev Stake of 52500 for 2:18 trotters. Ellen Madison, by James Madison, and EUert, by Stamboul, are this State's representatives and they have bfen entered by Mrs. Emily Ward, of University, and B. 0. Van Bokkelen, of San Jose. The Allison Stake of $3000 has two entries, Osito and Dr. Book, both by McKinnpv and both of Billy Darfee'a string. The Central Stake $3000 for the 2:12 class trotters has Dr. Leek and Humboldt Maid among its list of entries, but they are both now owned by eastern parties. The Milwaukee Stake for 2:12 pacers is for $3000. W. G. Dnrfee has named Jennie Mc, by McKinney, and Henry Er^elman has named You Bet by the same horse. The $3000 Burlington 2:10 pace will bring Betonica 2:10i, by Azmoor. to the score, and if he does all they believe him to be cflpable of, he should be able to lower his mark. How- ever, Hpdry Edelman's You Bet, by McKinnev, is in this race and his owner believes will be ready to give any 2:10 pacer an argument. There will be a decided California fiavor to the events at Dobnque this year, and in fact such will be the condition on all the leading Eastern tracks. Haggin Horses Sold in the East. The twelfth annual sale of the Rancbo del Paso thorough- bred yearlings, the property of Jimes B. Haggin, wss held in New York last week, in the Easton Companv's sale pad- dock. A dJFpatch fays Ihat fair prices were realized. Mar- cus Dalv paid the top price of $2000 for a bay filly by Candle- mnp — Carina, a half eister to Gold Car. Those bringing $500 or more were a« follows: B-iy filly, by Watercress — Abra, J. F. Follinsbee, $500; ch f. by Salvitor— Brier Bush, Grepu B. Morris, $y00; b f, by Candlemas— Carina Marcus Dslv. $2000. ch c, by Kismet— Clay Stockton, J- M. Mnrphy. $750; b c, by St. Andrew — Colsioe, W. flcnlly, $550; b c. bv Candlproas— Dancella, G. B. Morris, $550; b c. bv S:ar Ruby — Deitry, G. E. Morris. $500; b f. by Candlemss— Ducbpss of Towers, J. M. Mu'phv, $600; ch c, bv Cind!em<»8— EvangeHno, M. Byrnes. $8-25; b c. hy Order— Extract, M. Byrnes, $700; ch c. by Goldfiinch— Flavia, W. Scnilv. $1500; b c, bv Sir Modred— Glendare. G. B. Morris. $1100; b f. bv Sir Modred — Gondol, J. M. Murphv. $600; b c. bv Golden Garter- Guill, J. M. Murphv. $600; ch f, by Watercress— Hanna, R. T. Hommedieu, $5'25; ch c, by Gnlden Garter — Kiss Me Qoick, H. Byrupa $1050; br c, hy O^-der — Ladv Cardigan, C Fleischmann Snos, $600; b c. hy Bassetlaw — Liane. T. A. Mflgee. $800; h f. by Kiomet— LiUie Hemps-ead. W. H. Mavea & Sons, $500; br f, hy Midlotbi<»n — Toma. L. V, Bell, $500; ch c. br Order— Lovelv. W. Midpplv, $525; b c, hv Star Rohy— Lncania, G. B. Morris, $1000; bik c, by Frpsno — Marian, J. B. R^wns, $650; hr c. hy 8'. Ant'rew — Meoanry II , John Sfod^en, $525; b c, by Goldfiinch — Millie. G. B. Morris. $600; ch f, hy Candlpmas- Mioopt, Oopck Stable- $600; ch c. bv Goldfinnh— Miss Modred. L. O Anplpby, $700; ch c, bv Q-der- Olive. A. J. Stcmler, $lonO; br c, by Goldfinch— Eocke, W. H. Mayes & Sons, $500. _ Galopin, thp preat English race hor!»e and sire, winner of the Derbv cf 1875. and the sire nf St. Simon and many other great winners, died in Kogland last week, full of years and honor. 391 erty^ ^veetfev mtb ^itxtstnan* IJnNE 17, 1899 Sulky Notes. Claim your date, Announce your purses, And advertise your program, Or vou will not be in the Grand Circuit. The California Circuit will be one of the best ever seen in the State. The trotters and pacers will be very much in evidence tbie year. Faso Kobles will hold an agricultural fair and race meet- ing in the fall, Mystic Pare, Boston, always adds $60 to each purse for the fifth horse. Betonica (3) 2:105 recently worked an easy mile in 2:16^ and half in 1;05J. Hazel Wilkfs 2:1U has been sent to Oakland to be bred to McKinney 2:11|. PiLATDS 2:09} is Stepping quarters around 31 seconds in his work at Louisville, Ky. Tommy Beition 2:09} is reported in great shape, and ready to run away at the trot. Star Pointer is said to have finishei his stud season with a total of onl> eight maree. EiNGtN, 2:06|, and twentv-four other 2:10 performers were bred in Fayette county, Ky. Iron Bab, who brought $650 at the Cleveland sale, changed owners last week for $1200. Los Angeles early cloeing stakes filled well. The full list will be found in another column. KoAD horses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Fulton street, city. * FoDR Fresno StaKes close June 20, h. That's next Tues- day. These slakes are for $1000 each. W. O. FooTK will go to De Moines, Iowa to put the fin- ishiog touches on bis stitble of campaigners. Dora Do., the mare that took a record of 2:22^ the first day of the Marysville meetiog is by Don Lowell 2:14^. The Western Horseman finds comfort in the thought that the automobile will never take the place of the circus horse. The Sonoma-Marin Fair >ill be held at Petaluma or Santa Kosa — the city offering the be-t inducements to get the fair. Tbe average price per bead of the Forbes Farm stock recently sold by Peter C. Kellogg was a trifle more than $300. Sam Casto is working a Chehalis colt at Portland that is pronounced one of the best individuals ever seen on that track, Charley Herr 2:13J, by Alfred G., is in excellent form this spring: and promises to be one of the great four-year- olds of the year, AsKEY 2;08J, was not broken urtil he was five years old, never started until he was seven, is now nine and has won 12 out of 17 races. Harry Stinson has driven his two-year-old Futurity candidate Mary Kichel, by Simmons, a half in 1 :14 and a quarter in 35^ seconds. LoMA (3) 2:19J^, by Arioa, who recently sold for $1900 at auction, and will be raced by John Payne, raised a foal by Bingen 2 :06^ last season. She is now five. One of the geldings sold ai the Bellota Stock Farm sale for $90 was re-sold two days later for $300. He was by Steve Whipple, out of a mare by Dexler Pdnce. The string of colts and fillies by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16J, that Wm. Cecil is handling at San Jose, is one of the most promising lot of youngsters ever seen in California. Dr. Clay, one of the beat known trotting horses in Indi- ana, having a record of 2:18, fell dead one day last week after trolling a qaarler in 32 seconds without being urged. Charles Taylor, who ia now in his 93d year, is work- ing Factory Boy, Robert B , 2:12, and Crappie 2:20 at White River Junction, Vc, and will drive theaa in their races. Mrs Nettik Harrison admires the light harness horses as much as she does the ruoodrs, and has booked five well bred mares to the well known atallion Hambletonian Wilkes. John R. Gentry is fast getting into superlative shape. Andrews recently worked him three miles in 2:14, 2:12J, 2:12i, stepping him the last quarter of the third mile in 29 seconds. Tickets, the green trotter entered in tbe 2:40 class at the Breeders meeting, worked a mile in 2:29 at the Portland track two weeks ago. This was the first workout the horge has had this season. Harry Darlington, of Pittsburg, has purchased an ele- gant residence in iSew York City, which is taken to mean that Aakey 2:08J, Cephas 2:11^ and his other caacks will be seen on the Speedway. Mr. John T. Woodford, the well known breeder of high class saddle horaes at Mt. Sterling, Ky., says he has never known such a demand for saddle horses as there has been since the first of January last. The great free-for-all stallion race to be trotted at the fall meeting of the Louhville Fair and Driving Association baa received sixteen iutiies. The Douglass $6,000 Stake for 2:13 trotters received eighteen entries. Theee are a number of young colts and fillies by Gossiper 2:143, on the Jas. G. Fair farm at Newark, and Superinten- dent Corcoran thinka they will equal in looks any crop of youngsters in the country. The brown stallion Elector 2:25, by Electioneer — Juniata, by St. Clair, died recently near Cold water, Mich , from ill effects of castration. He was foaled 1881 and had two stacdard performers to his credit.. Da. Book, who was second to Venus 11. at Denver, is by McKinney, out of a mare by Dasbwood. He showed a great deal of speed in the race, and should be another 2:15 per- former for his sire before ihe year is ended. Fred Horner, of Centerville is the owner' of a very smooth going and promising team of pacers, one by Richards Elector, the other by Junio. They are gaited exactly alike, are the same size and can be driven by a child. E, W. RoBBS. an Eastern dealer who was one of the heaviest purchasers at the Cleveland sale, sold out tbe entire lot within two weeks at a good profit and saya the demand for roadsters, coachers and saddlers U excellent. The Read ville track has about 300 horses quartered there, and at the present time presents a very busy place. Owing to the varied weather, the trainers have not ridden many fast miles. The track is in firac-class condition. Dr. Boucher is at Denver with Miss Logan 2:07^. She has fully recovered from her lameness caus-sd by a wrenched shoulder and is going very fast. She will be better than ever this year is the opinion of those who have seen her at work. The famous old horse, Brown Hal 2:12^, sire of Star Pointer I:59|, was sold at auction last week, at the Ewell block Farm, spring Hill, Tenn. He was purchased by Mr. M. C. Campbell for $2000, who formerly owned a half inter- est in him. 8. W. Vandervoort, of Irffiogton, is very proud of a five weeks' old filly by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16^, oat of a mare by Forrest Clay Jr. This liitle miss is a natural pacer and Mr. Vandervoort is confident she will be somethijg very fast when she "grows up." J. W. Gardiner's bay mare Miracle (sister to McZana 2:13 and Coney), by McKinney 2:11|^, out of Grace Kaiser, by Kaiser, was sent up from Los A' geles last week and will be mated with Nutwood Wilkes 2:16^. This horse ie getting a lot Ox very choice mares this year. The eight stakes for the Louisville, Ky., meeting closed very satisfactorily with 292 entries, as loUows: Douglas 20. Final Championship IS, Uommercial Club 17, Falls City 4ti, Louisville 69, Kiaiawah 29, Seilbach 46, Preparation 47. The Association feels gratified wiih the resalt. W. G. Dobfee's bay mare Mowitzi, by Soudan, out of a mare by Anteeo, is performing well at Deaver. She had not won up to Thursday but had been inside the money where heats were troited in 2:12^. She is one of best prospects among the green trotters ttiat have left California this year. Chas Weiland, who now resides in New York, has a string of trotters and pacers in training this year and will campaign them in the Eist. He recently purchased tbe trotting boree Bewilder 2:25, by Biywood, son of Nutwood, and believes he can win with him where heats ate trotted in 2:12 or better. James Madison 2:17|, was bred to a large number of the Oakwood Park Stock Farm mares again this year. The mares selected to mate with him were stylish Cleveland Bays, half thoroughbreds and a number of the larger tro'.ting bred mares, the idea being to get higti c'ass carriage horses with style and epeed. The great broodmare Albioa de Mer, by StambDul — Belle Blanche (by The Monr) dam of Wiggins, 2, 2:194, and Mabel Moueypenny, 2, 2:20 (now racing with much success in Austria), is dead at J. E. Cliy'a Maichmont Farm, Paris, Ky., at the earlv age of twelve years. She leaves b fine yearling by Jay Bird. A MARE by Direct 2:05J, dam by Steinway, owned by Mr. A. L. Whitney, of this city, fell dead in a paddock at Oik- land last Monday, the cause of her death being a mystery. Her death was particularly unfortunate as she had a six- weeks* old brown filly at foot by McKinney 2:11|^, and bad been sent back to be bred to the horse again. Toe filly is a pacer and a wonder for tbe speed she can show in the pasture at this early age. It is to be hop^d that the difficult task before the owner of raising this little orphan to maturity will be successful. The little colt by McKinney 2:1 IJ^, which is the surviv- ing member of the pair of twins burn to Miss Jessie 2:14, has grown so fast since it wan foaled that it bids fair to be a good eizad horee after all. Mr. Durfee says it was the ''littlest bit of a thing" he ever saw when it was first horn, and was iust about tbe size of a Shetland foal. One seeing the voungsler now, however, can hardly realize that it could have been so diminutive a few weeks ago. Miss Jessie will not be bred this vear but will be mated with McKinney agin next spring and then trained and raced. Jacor Harmon, a farmer living near Windsor, Mo., has a mare which foaled twin colts, one of which is a well developed and perfect mule, while the other is a horse colt, a perfect image of its dam. The colts were foaled last month and are growing and doing nicely. Ths mule colt is three feet and the horse colt is three feet and three inches high. The dam is pony built and 14 hands high. As has been stated. Eclectic was purchased by Messrs. J. A. Middleton & Son, of Maple Grove Farm, Shelbyville, Ky., and will be pIac«J in the stud at that place. Here he will have access to a high class of mares, savs Kentucky Stock Farm, and his new owners will see to it that his pro- duce will he trained and given an opportunity to demonstrate their qualities. Eclectic is well bred and was a fast horse, and there is no good reason why he should not sire speed when mated with the right kind of mares. This will be done at Mapb Grove Farm, and then the colts will he placed in the hands of first-class trainers for development. The report that the great trotter Askey 2:08J would be permanently retired from the trotting turf and used ex- clusively as a matinee horfie is erroneous. Secretary Toman received a letier from Harry Darlington, of Pittsbnrg, who recently purchased Askey, to the effect that while it had been his intention to use the horse exclusivelv on the road and in matinee races, he had decided to keep up the pay- ments in the stakes for which Aekey is entered at the Em- pire City Grand Circuit meeting, and would have him in shape to race at that time. Mr. Darlington aspires to the ownership ot the fastest pole team in the world, and one of the reasons for his purchase of Askey was to use him to pole with one of two other fast ones he owns; but he will, this season at least, allow the horse to go in a few of the races in which he is entered. Orrin Hickok's string this year will consist of the fol- lowing: Margoerita A. 2:12J, ch m, bv Axtell 2:12— Mar- guerite (dam of King Darlington 2:16, etc ), by Kentucky Prince; Axtellion, b b (4), by Axtell— Marguerite (dam of Axworthy 2:15J, King Darlington 2:16, etc.), by Kentucky Prince; Sara Maddern, b f (3). by Patchen Wilkes— Mar- guerite, by Kentucky Princf; bay gelding (2), by J. J. Auduoon— by Happy Medium; Koherta A., b f (4), by Oaward— Eeulab (dam of Beozetta 2:06|), by Harold; hay cot' (p) by Director— Mary Marebali 2:12f; bay fillv by Wilton— Cora F. 2:30; bav filly (3). by Axtell— Alice Black '2:29^, by Jersey WilSfs; bay colt by ConBtantine— Z-^lda. by Kentucky Prince. Hickok will also train Miss Rita 2:08^ and Angie D 2:07, to go against the world's record for team of pacing mares, now 2:09^ and held by Miss Rita and Josie £. PiNZOTE, a full brother to Azote 2:04|, was sent East with a Palo Alto coosignmeot when a colt and was purchased by the well known New York capitalist. Nathan Slraas, who now owns and drives Cobwebs 2:12. Pinzote was in training a long tima at Fleetwood Park, but he developed no speed. During President Cleveland's last administration the borse and another one to match him were B*»at to tbe President for a carriage team, and about the time that Azote was making a clean sweep of the frpc-for-alls along the grand circuit bia brother was boarding in the White House siables. After a year or two Mr. Straus swapped horses with President Cleve- land, and Pinzote went back to New York. His owner changed the gelding's name to Grover, and sold him to ex* Mayor Grant. A couple of years or so ago Grant con- signed a few bead to one of the Madison Square Garden sales, imong them being Grover. The brother to Azote was well adveriiBed, and he sold for $25. It might not seem to a laymen as if there waB anything eBpecially wrong in reading a timing watch with fractions of a second slow, and he might inquire whom does it harm? The gravamen of the ofieose is that it is taking an nnfair advantage < f those who play fair. One man asks no favors in the way of timing, takes what be honestly gels, and his borse goes into tbe class where he beloogc. Another man, through the obliging waye of officials, gels the money with- out the penalty and his horse remains in company where it can win, instead of being relegated to a class where the issue would be, at least, doubtful. The authorities governing races cannot be too severe in dealing with even the slighteat falsification of time. When watches diaagree by a fraction of a second it is well enough to announce the slowest time, especially if it makes anv difference in the class in which a horse can start, but this is tbe extreme license that should be allowed. — Turf, Field and Farm. Ed Geers, it is said, although known as the "silent mao," had been making quite anoruion against hopples in a select circle of drivers. After he finished ScDtt Quintin remarked: "A good many years ago, bo many I had almost forgotten the occurrence, I was out with Gossip, Jr , and while on the cir- cuits ran across the horse Bea Slar.then a pacer. A year later I saw tbe same boise, with the same driver, and he was en- tered in a trotting class. I was then green to tbe game, and wondered by what process of jaggling the driver of Ben Star was going to cenverl that confirmed pacer to the trot, so I watched with a great deal of interest to see him bring the horse out, anticipating changed shoes and a lot of other things. One may imagine mysurpriBe when I saw the horse led out with a lot of straps fastened to bis legs. Wb have learned later to call these straps hopples." Here Geers in- terrupted with, **That*a one on me. hut that's tbe only hoppled horee I ever did drive, and I hoped it was so long ago that everybody bad forgotten it." Y-EYE-SfflSlS Me. J. I. Case, {Hickory Grove Farm, home ^ of Jay-Eye-See) Ra'-iue, Wis., says : "After try- fe iuii every known remedy, I removed a large g| Eiinch of t\vo years standing from, a S-year-old g? fitly, witli three applications of ^ Quinn's Ointmeni Itls the best preparation X ha^e everused orlieaxd & of. I licarLily recommend it co all Horsemen." We have hviidreds of such testimonials' .,'50 per Pncltace- _ _r jjru^^iat for it. If he does not keep U we i\iil aend prepaid on receiptor price. Address r/. B. EDDY& CO., Whitehall, N. Y. JOftE 17,- 1899] QT)^* ^veehtv mt& §poxtsntcax* 395 Horae Breeders Oombine. There will soon be iocorporated under the laws of the State of New York an asgociation of horse breedera, ownera and other turfmen who will conduct on a co-operative basis sales of the annual thoroughbred crop, horses in training, etc. While the precise title' of the organization has not been definitely fixed, it will probably he known as "The American Horae Breeders' and Owners' Co operative Sale Association^" The association will acquire the sale plant, paddockp, etc., and good will of the Easton Company at the Sheepshead Bay race course, retaining the services of Mr. William Eaaion as auctioneer. In the prospectus of the as- sociation are these i:;lau8es: "The basiness of the association will be conducted strictly in accordance with American customs and methods, and the management, financial and otherwise, will be absolutely in the bands of a board of directors, elected annually by five trustees. These Sto trusteee are to hold all the capital atoek of the company; they ar^ to be sekcted from among the members of the association who are subscribere; they are to issue certificates to the various subscribers, exchangeable for stock only at the end of five years. "The trustees are Mr James E Haggin, California and Eentucky; Mr- Au^f^st B_elmoni; New York and Kentucky, Mr.V. 8tory Curt'^, Virfiinla; Gen. W. H. Jackson, of Belle Meade and Col. C F. Ciay, of the Runnymeada Stud, Ken- tucky. Among the scbscribers are Marcas Daly, Bitter Root Mont ; A. H. and D H. Morris, W. C. Whitney^ the Messrs. Thompson of Broofcdale; H. P. Headley, John S Madden; "Wyndham Walden & Sons, O. H. Chenault, W, B. Shipp and S. N. Camdep. Promises of support and letters com- mending the project hava been received from all parts of the country. 'The new assjciitioQ ;proposes, as fsir as is practicable concentrating the anouil sales of thoroughbred yearlinga.and the co-operative and elective principles of the organizition will place the entire coatrol of this business in the hands of the breeders themselves. This is somewhat on the lines on which the saU business is conducted la Eagland, where the Taltersalls family have held a virtual monopoly for more than a century." ■ ■ — * The New Race Traefe. Saddle Notes Pat Meant has purchased the hurdle horse Klovarra. BuLLMAN won his first race in the East last Saturday on Neva. Pat Dunne has sold Approval to John Madden for $5,000. G. W. Poole has purchased the old campaigner Egbert from H. T. Griffin. The recent meeting at Lonisville was a great success, the association having cleared over $3000. Although the Kentucky Association grounds are at present closed up, it is thought some arrangement will be made wherebv all the yearlings in the neiebborhood of Lex- ington will be broken there. Every sum i er there are nearly 200 yearlines educated at the old track, and it would indeed be a pity if the breeders of Lexington were deprived of the privilege of using these famous grounds. It is reported thai fi^m McKeever has thrown a curb and will not be able to race for Eome time. A Chicago horeeilaan offered $10,000 for Corsine provid- ing ho t?;iE sound, but the deal ^as not consummated. Charlie Thoi^pe £aje^there are few horaee at the St. Louie track that can beat Eddie Jones at a mile or over. Managebb of small country meetings should make an effort to keep posted on the outlawed horses, jockeys, owners and trainers, and not allow tbeiii to start at their meetings. At Brighton, England, June 8th, the race for the Shore- ham plate of 103 sovereigns for two-year-olds, about five for- lones, was won by Mr. E. A. Wigan's Con O'Ryan. Mr. Richard Crober's Salina, ridden by Riefl", was second, and Mr. J. 8 Curtis' Lammas third. There were six starters. The appearance of voung Reifi*, the smallest of American jockeys, who can ride at sixty pounds, astonished the natives, who could not undcstand that he was already a celebrated rider. He was kindly welcomed by all the sportsmen, who found that he had a level bead on his shoaldere. Frbd FoaxEB has gone to New York with Sam Mc- McKeever, fellow Tail and Abuse. He expects to cam- paign the string on the Eastern tracks the balance of > tie season. A SENSATION was created in the ring at Gravesend last Tueeday when a party of strangers appeared and began bet- ting with gold coins, somelhiog that is rarelv seen in the New York ring. The bettors were a lot of California's, who were there to attend the fight, and who were incidentally taking in the races for the sake of getting coin enough from the bookmakers to pay the expenses ot their journey East. As they backed the "tips" Desperado in the third race, Hurly Burly in the fourth, and Hard Knot in the fifth, and all of them were beaten off, the Californians did not get their twenty-dollar gold pieces back, and ran up their bill of ex- penses quite considerably. The Supervisors of San Mateo county have repealed the ordinance which prohibited the opening of poolrocoas within the county and have enacted a new ordinance jti its stead. The new law permits the making of books or placing of bets on horse races, bat especially stipulates that the business cannot be carried on except wi'.hio the enclosure where the racing ie actually being conducted. The new ordinance wa^ drawn up bv the attorney for (he Western Turf Asscciation, the organization which is to build the new track at South San Francisco. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance the association will pay a yearly Uceiis of $600 to the county of San Mateo for the privilege of conducting races over the new track. It is given out by those in author- ity that the track will certainly be built this summer and that the sum of $300 000 is now available for this purpose. It la proposed to have everything in readiness for the open- ing of the winter racing season in November. Negotiations have been had with the. managers of the athletic and foot- ball teams of California and S anford Uoiversiiles and it Is said that all the future intercollegiate games will take place at the new track, which will be especially arranged to accommodate the players and the crowds that go to witness the contests. ^ Perth Wins Grand P, ix de Paris. Pabis, Jane 11. — the Grand Prix de Paris was won to_ day by Perth, with Velasqaez second and Alhambra third. Fifteen ran. The betting was 6 to 4 against Perth, 7 to 1 against Velasquez and 4 to 1 against Alhambra. A good start was made, with Herse and Le Bouleaume leading and M Caillauit's bay colt Perth heading the second bunch. The same order was maintained until the straight was reached, when Perth shot to the front, followed by M. de Gheest's bay colt Velasqaez and Comte de Fel's bay colt Alhambra, and won easily by half a length. The Grand Prix de Paris of 200 Ol-O francs— 150,000 francs given bv the city of Paris and 50 000 francs given by the five great railway companies is for colts and fillies foaled In 1896 of every description and country. To this is added a sweepstakes of 1000 francs each, the second to receive 20,000 francs and the third 10,000 francs out of the stakes. The course is ab:>ut three thousanl meters (nearly a mile and seven furlongs.) _ Ha^wthorne Offlolala. LiESTEB Beifp rode a winner at the Lewis sprine meeting in Eagland last Saturday, Reiff has rode In England befoie, and in fact he adopts the style of riding of the British jockeys. ■ Meadowthobpe won the 'Merrlmac Stake at St. Louis Safurday. The distance was one mile and the value of the stake $1500 The track was very heavy and slow. The mile was run in 1:49. The bay horse Kinglike,. 1880. by Imp. King Ernest, dam Mlmi, is dead at the Hartland Stud, property of Mr. J. J. Camden, Jr., of blood poisoning. He was the sire of Charlie Post, Text, Laura Gould, etc. Jockey Dann'S: Maheb ie beicg criticized in the East for showing an ungovernable temper and flogging horses use- lessly in races. It is said be well nigh cut Sboreham to piec^ the other day at-Gavesend. JoBN Ebiqht won the Club Meml}ers Handicap at St. Louis with easpt last Saturday. He was the best handicap horse in the West, and it is believed .that he would hold his own among the cracks of the East. Gold d'Os, a good looking colt by Golden Garter, dam Bella B , which furnished a surprise in his only start °t Newport bv making a show of h's field with 30 to 1 og^inst bis cbancei, has been sold by George Hinkle to Curly Brown for $2,500. When Rome Respess sold judge Tarvin this spring the consideration was $6000; $5900 in cash and $100 to be bet on the colt the first time he started. He won at Graveeend June 3d, and Respess received a telegram late in the after- noon, saying that bis $100 had been bet at 12 to 1; so that Respees gete $7200 for the colt. Sydney Paqet's three-year-old brown filly Admiration, by Kingston — Hypocrite, proved her title to rank among the best of her year at Gravesend. She was one of the four run- ners in the spring special, (he richest feature on the card, June 7lh, and she polished off Ethetbert in a fashion that startled those who played Perry Belmont's crack colt at 3 to 5 as the surest thing of the day. A FEATDEE of last Saturday's racing at Graveeend was the Broadway Stake, In which the three-year-old Etbelbert wag a Blight favorite. A furlong from the finish Ethelbert came with a rush and won easily bv a length and a half from Half Time, who was three parts of a length In front of Filigrane. In the Great American Stake Modrioe was the favorite, with His Royal Highness and Vulcain eqoal second choices. Mo- drlne and McMeekln were first away and soon had a length the best of the field, while Vulciin was bringing up the rear at least a sixteenth of a mile behind. It looked a hopeless thing for Vulcain as they turned into the stretch, but he came through the field and won by a head from Missionary, who showed almost as great a burst of speed in the last fur- long as did the winner. W. T. Little, writing to the New Orleans "Daily States" from Latonia, says: "Here is a case of chivalry among jockeys that is worthy of record. Corialie was win- ning a six furlong dash in a gallop on Thnrsdav with Lost Time a length away and driving hard, while Haolon ap- peared to be entirely oat of it, Snddenly, about fifty yards from the wire, Corialis' left stirrup broke and she stop- ed instantly. W. Hughes on the filly was falling off when the boy on Lost Time rushed up and assisted him back into the saddle. N. Turner was on Hanlon, and by hard driving he got his mount up just as the boy on Lost Time was aid- ing his fellow rider, and from there home be won easily, and had passed the -wire before the others could get in their stride again. Lost Time got the place, while Corialis bad to he content with third money. The accident was noted by few, as almost every one was Intent on watching Hanlon's rush, as he wae the favorite. No 4 of Goodwin's Official Turf Guide was issued on time June 1st. It contains all the racing in the United btates from January 1st to date of lasue. The guide is Issued on the Ist and 15th cf each month during the racing season, and Is always a welcome visitor tc students of form and patronn of rarii,g. The price Is 60 cents, and the publica* tion office is 1440 Broadway, New York. Because John Brennin, of Toronto, has not paid $600 to the American Jockey Club as forfeits on colts entered by oriiginal owners for the Futnrity Stages before be bought the animals, the Ontario Jockey Club has, at the request of the American organizition, retained his prize money won at the recent races. Breonan will at once issue a writ against the Ontario Jockey Club to recover the money. The following is the staff of offiaials that will conduct the race meeting at Hawthorne track, Chicago, this summer. The m^nv friends of Mr. Ralph Tozer, formerly racing editor of this paper, will be pleased to learn that he has "caoeht on" in the windy city and has a salaried position with tbe Hawthorne people : Presiding Judge — J. H. Reee. Associate Judge and Secretary — Harry Kubl. Assistant Secretary — W. R. Letcher. Starter— Richard Dwver. Manager— Frank A. McEvoy. C'erK of Scales— H F Moore. Paddock nnd Patrol Judge— R. Tozer. Official Timer— George Farnsworth. Entry Clerk— Harry White. It coats $2 to see the races at Morris Park and the other places also, except Aqueduct, which has remained at the old figure $1.50. Still there were 15 000 people in the grounds Wednnesday, which looks as though racing was in a pretty healthy ttate. Every lady has to contribute $1. Not a single lady's badge is obtainable, except where some owner enters a boree in bis wife's name— then she is given an own- ers badge. In speaking of his retirement from the saddle, Charley Thorpe said said: "This will be mv last year on the turf. It will not be any farewell a la Palti. I have plenty of money and want to live in quiet the rest of my life. The turf is all right, but I have been riding so lung (bat to me tbe glamor has all worn off. I go with the Barns & Waterhouse stable from St. Louis to Saratoga and later in the season back to California. I will ride there until my contract ex- pires and then say good-by." C. McDowell's entry, Spirituelle and Batten, made a head finiah for the big purse in the Cincinnati Hotel Handi- cap last Balorday at Latonia. It was an nnusal sight to see two horses from the same stable, coupled in the betting, fighting head and bead through the stretch, but the jockeys were given orders to go out and do their best with tbe pair, and they followe ' instructions. Batten made a gallant bid in tbe last few etriden, but could not quite reach, and Spiritu- elle was awarded the decision. Samovar waa beaten by ten lengths by the second horse. "Brittahty at the post" is the title to the following item which appeared in the N^wYork Times last Saturday: Flax Spinner will probably be laid up for some time as the result of a lashing he got while at the post in one of the races last Tuesday, ard Trillo was badly itja-ed by the same sort of treatment at the hands of one of the assistant starters in M^r Fiizgerald's employ. This men have been in the habit o swinging viciously about the horses' legs, while at the pOst big whips, know in the South and West as "black snakes.' Tbey are vicious things to hit a horse with, as they cut the flesh or raise huge welts, and the practice has now been stopped by order of the Brooklyn Jockey Club Stewards, who never should have allowed it at the beginning. Trainers have complained of the practice for some time, but unavail- ing, until Mr- Foxhall Keene happened to go to the post to see a start. Then he saw the abuse in all its vicionsness and brutality, and at once complained to tbe track Stewards, who put a stop to parformances that seem to be heedless. There has also been a complaint that tbe mouths of horses have been torn by tbe starter's assistants in the yanking processes to which horses have been subjected when they have not behaved as they should behave at the start. Horse Owners StiOLild, Use GOMBAITLT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL CAlTERY OF FIRING Impossible tof^-'^duce anv scar or hUmtsh. The eafOSt best Blistor over a-e3. Takes Iho itlaca of all Hnimont'i for mild or eovpro action. Remove* all Boucher or BlomLilios froiallorsed or Cattle. A!> Q HUMAN REMnDY for Rheumatism, Sprains* Soro Throat, Ktc. it id inTaiuuble. lUC PIIADAUTrC that ono tnblA«ponnf^l of IfC UUAIUiniCC CAUSTIC BALSAM ^11 prodncB more octunl resalt.t tliftn a whole boUlo of onj* lialmoDt or t §:pjcrvt%tn€m* [June 17, 1899 Ooming Events. June 18— Olympic Gnn Clob. Bine rocts. Ingleside. jnoe 1**— California Winp <:iab. Live birds. Ingles'de. June 18— Llucoln Gnn Club. Bine rocks. Alameda Point. June 18— Merced Gun Club. Biue rocks. Merced. June 18-Acme iiUQ Club. Blue rocks. Grass Valley. jQQe 18— Pelican Gun Club. Live birds. Sacramento. Jnae 18. 25— Antioch Gun Club. Blue rocks. Antioch. June IS. 25— Tacoma Gun Club, Blue rocks. Tacoma. June 18, 25— Cblco Gun Club. Blue rocks. Cbico. Jnneiio-Napa Gun Club. Blue rocks. Napa. June 26— Seattle Kod and Guu Club. Blue rocks. West Seattle. June 25~Mount Sbasta Gun Clib. Blue rocks. Redding. June 2>— San Francisco Gun Ciub. Live birds. Saa Clemen te. Jane 25— Union Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. June .jS- NApa Gun Club. Live birds. East Napa. July 2— Alert Gun Club. Blue rocks Birds Point. July 2, 3J— Reliance Guu Cluh. Blue rocks. Webster St. bridge. July 9— Olympic Gun Club. Live biids Ingleside. July 9_Einplre Gun Club. B'ne rocks. Alameda Point. July »— San Francisco Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. The Qame Law. Tbe open season for shooting quail, doves, deer and wild duck as fixed by the State law is as follows: Doves, 15th July to 15th Febru- ary. Mountain quail and grouse, Ist September to 15th February. Valley quail, wild duck and rail. Ist October to istMflreh. Male deer, 15th July to 15th October. Pheasants, the taking, killing, selling or having in possession at any time is prohibited; robbing or destruc- tion of nests or having pheas^ant eggs in possession is a misdemeanor in tbe following ciiuoiies: Trinity, Marin, Lake, Merced, Riverside, Los Angeles, dan Bernardinn, Santa Barbara, Kings, Ventura, Santa Clara, ilonterey, dan (oaquin, Yuba. The clertts ot nearly all the Boards of Suoervisors have advised as no cbanges have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last vear hold good if thay do not couflict with the State law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinances that alter the open season as provided by State law: Amador, Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono. Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plumas, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sacramento, Solano, Santa Cruz. SiBkiyou. Tehama Yolo and Yuba. The changes are as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— Rail. Oct. 15 to Feb. 15- Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July 1 to Oct. 1. Pheasants prutecied until February. 1904. Hunting, killing or having iu rosse^'sioo forpurooseof sate or ship- ment out of county: quail, bob white, partridge, wild duck, rail, mountain quail, grouse. dove,does or deer, antelope,elk or mountain Bheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. (TJse of dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, Jtily 20 to Feb. 1. Trout, June 1 to Dec 1. Fresno— Market hunting and shipping game out of the countypfo- hlbited Humboldt— Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hnnr after Hnnuet and on<=i hall hour before sunrise. Pheasants and wild turkeys protected un'.ilOct. 1. 1900. Black brant, Oct. 1 to March 1. Shipmeutof game out of ttie counti prohibited. Deer, use of dogs prohibited. Kem— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Quail, Oct. 1 to Feb. 1 Lake— Deer. Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. Kings— Doves, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 15. Los Angeles — ■ibipping gampto maritfiv onr«idp of tUe cnnntv pro hibited. ^ea-gulls, egrets, pelicans, seals, protected. Trout season opens April let. Marin— Deer, Juiv 15 to Sept. 15. Quail Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Individ- ual bag limited to 25 bird«. Market bunting and shipment of game from ine county is pronibited Use of Repeating shot guns pro- hibited. Trout, with book and line oniy April 1 to Oct. 15. Madera— Martet hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. iBt. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail. Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Napa— Trout, by hook and line only, April 1 to Dec. 1. Orange— Doves, Aug. i to Feb. 1. Deer, Aug. i-t to Oct. 1. (Market huntiog prohibited). Quail, partridges or grouse, Oct. Ito Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March 1. DucKs and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows: No person snail ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Placer— Trout, Tune 1 to Dec. 1. Plumas— Salmon, trout. May 1 to Dec 1 (netting prohibited.) Riverside— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. San Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara— Deer, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use ot hounds uro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Lob- sters or crawfish, close season, April 15 to Sept. 15, shipping from county in close season prohibited. Abalones, taking, selling, having in possession and shipping from the county prohibited. San Bernardino— Deer, close season continuous. li^99. Valley or mountain quail, wild duck, sale of prohibited. . Trout, sale of, be- tween April l9i and May 1st of any year and during 1899, prohibited. Tree squirrels, five per day the limit. Ban Diego— Shippi ig game out ofthe county prohibited. San Luis Obispo— Deer, JtUy 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 16 to Dec. 1. Use of hounds prohibited. Huntine for markets situated outside of the county prohibited. Clams, use of plows or machines in digging prohibited. Shipment of abalones out of the county prohibited. San. Mateo— Deer. Julv 16 to Aug. 26. (Dse of dogs not prohibited. Market hunting prohibited). Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting from boat at tiigh tide prohibited). Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Shipment of feathered game out of the county prohibited. Sierra— Deer. Aept. 1 to Oct. 15. Siskiyou— ■Shipment of feathered game out ot the county prohibited. Sonoma— Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- ants, close season till Jan 1, 1904. Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Dse of nets in streams ot the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct, 16, Doves, Jtily 16 to Jan. 1. Trinity- Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept, l to Oct. 15. Shipping game out ot the county prohibited. VenCora-Quail, any variety, Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. At the Traps. The Oaliforfornia Wing Clab hold ^^their monthly pigeon shoot to-morrow at Ingleside. A feainre of interest to eportsmeo in connection with the meeting will be the match between Dr. A. M. Barker, of San Jose, and Otto Feudner, for the Olympic challenge live bird medal. The Dake of Heidelberg won the medal in the first competition and again when challenged by Achille Eoob, he has been ahooting in fine form recently and will andonbtedly ehoot a strong race. The blue rock events tomorrow will be the monthly shoot of the Olympic Gun Clob at Ingleside and the regular club shoot of the Lincolos at Alameda Junction. At the latter shoot wilt be held ibe first coolest for the Nenetadter trophy, teams of trelve men will be entered by several enn clubci; in connection with this shoot a fine list of valuable prizes will be offered, scores in the team race counting in tbe distribution of the merchandise. After the team ehoot a special handicap race will be held for a Colambia Qrapo- phone donated by Messrs. Vernon and Woodihorpe. The ontline for the Empire Gun Club ehoot in September provides for a twenty target race at $1 entrance, class shoot- ing; 101 merchandise prizes will be distributed among twenty- one classes — five prizes in each of twenty classes and one prize for the shooter unable to score a break in the race. A side pool, $1 entrance, in which birds are included will be a feature of the race. The club management propose to use every effort to make the two days' tournament an event to be remembered by trap-shooters. The Pastime Gun Club of San Diego will hold a blue rock tournament to-morrow and Monday. A big live bird tournament is contemplated by Sacramento sportsmen during the State Fair in September. At Chico in August during the District Fair meeting a blue rock and live bird shoot is one of the possibilities. The fifteenth annual tournament .if the Sportsmen's Asso- ciation of the Northwest commenced at Spokane on Thurs- day. It is estimated that about sixty shooters will be present representing all tbe gun clubs of the Northwest. '^ The Olympic Gun Club regular monthly shoot ai live birds was held on the Ingleside grounds Sunday last. The attendance of club members was not up to the usnal standard, but some good shooting was done nevertheless at a lot of faiily difficult birds trapped. High scores for the day were divided between Clarence A. Haigbt, who killed straight in the club race, and W. J. Golcher and H. C. Golcher with twelve birds each in shooting up back scor^.' In the championship class Haight leads W. J. Golcher by one bird, Nanman and Maskey following closely. On Sunday, July 9ib, the concluding shoot of the club's live bird series will take place, each man shooting at twenty, five birds. L. D. Ovens is the probable candidate for honors in Class A. The scores in detail for bet Sunday's shooting are the following : CHAMPIONSHIP CLiSS. Haieht, r. a 12222 22221 22-12 Oi.icher. W, j 22102 12212 11— 11 Nauman, C 21211 •2211 12—11 Golcher, H. C 01002 20122 12— 8 CLASS A. Oweos, L. D 111*2 21111 11— U Stone, C. F 21011 02212 21-10 tJuger, M. E 12212 11*11 22—11 CLASS B. ..01211 021*;; 21—9 Hosmer, H. B„ 2*220 012*1 01—7 Derby, Dr. A. T. Vernon, H ,..02.^1 01002 11—8 BACK SCORES. Golcher, W, J IIIU 22222 21-12 Haigbt, C. A 22220 22122 12- 1^ Go'cher. ■ . C. 22222 12221 12—12 Derby, Dr 22*21 2122* 00— 8 •Dead out ot bounds. The first event on the San Francisco Gun Club program at the regular monthly shoot last Sunday at Alameda Junction, was the regular club race at twenty-five blue rocks. Three men, Ed Schullz, "Slade" and Edg. Fors'er were high with twenty-three breaks each. Twenty-eight shooters faced the traps in this race and six men shot up back scoref; the weather was perfect for that locality, the averages made be. iog up to the usual standard. The scores in the club contest were the following: schuitz. E„ _]ioii mil mil 11011 iuii-2.1 Forater loun 11111 inn iiiu iiin— 23 "siftde" mil iiioi mil noii mu— 23 Webb loioi mil mil mu imo— 22 itickiefion nm 11111 moi miioiini— 2z Audrus „ Ollll lllH 11011 111 1 11110—22 Millar „ 11111 noil llliK) mil 11101—21 F*'udQer, o mil iim mio iiou noio— 21 Kievesahl 11110 iiiio imii mil 11011—21 leaver mu oilll OlOn lllll 11110-21 KiDg mil 11110 inn inoi lOioi— 21 Palmer „ noio mil iiooi ouoi moi— 18 Murdocfc _ OlOil OllOI liilU llOOl 11111- 18 JohDsoQ nm ouii 01011 oiin r 0001— 17 Justios 10010 Ollll onoi nm onio— 17 Fisher „iiooo iioio irioi iiioi imo— 6 McLean „ „.. OllOI 00111 imo lOlOl inOl— 16 Rose „ -_ioin Ollll oioio oioa 11110— 16 Sbaw „ 11110 Onil lOllO 01)101 01010—15 ^mlih oonio 11101 mil 00011 11010—15 Isham _ „ lino 11101 00101 loooi 10100—14 Rosenbeii; „ _,.. OIOHO lOllI 11100 lOlOl OOill— 14 Ht-cht „..oiMii mioomo 10100 loooi— u Miller _ 00111 11100 OHIO 11010 ooiio— h Lane oio(>o ooiio ow>ii iiiot 11111—14 Dreyfus -..ooiio mooi iinoi oooii 10101—12 Lockwood .10110 OOIIO OiO'O llliO 10010—12 V>\el 10001 00000 OHIO 00101 11010—10 Andrua* HOII lllll lIlU lim 11011—23 Beaver* : _ mil lllOI lllll mil Oil 11— 23 Palmer* „ Ollll lllll mil llllO 11110 22 scbabz. E. * „nooi 11011 oion lllll mil— .0 Hechi * 10 '10 mil in.o imo 11110—19 Miiiur* 00110 11101 01001 am 11100— ifi * Back scores. The second race for the Feudner cup saw twenty-two shooters in action, the high scores, twenty-three targets each, being made by H. Ricklefson and Edg. Forster, in shooting off the tie Ricklefson was the high man and became custod- ian of the trophy until the next shoot. This win places Ricklefson in good position for final psseesion of the cup, there being but two more contests for it this season. The scores made in the different classes shooting in this event were as follows: FIRSr CLASS, EXPERT RULES. Feudner, 0 loiii loui IIIOI loiii 11110—20 Webb OHIO mil 11110 noio 11111—20 scbuitz _ .. _ iiioi lllll 11010 inoo 01111—19 Murdocfc iioio mil rom 11101 11100—18 Dreytus - 10001 lOloo 10110 lllll OOull— 14 SECOND CLASS: KNOWN TRAPS. UNKNOWN ANGLES. RfcklefsoQ IIOII lllll nm lllll 10111—23 Forster. Edg .10110 lllll lllli mil 11111-23 "Slade" _._ inn 1(110 11111 10111 mil— 2i Elevesahl 11100 11110 noil lilll lllll— 21 Vernon lllll lllll 11110 10111 OlUil— 21 King moi mil 11100 oono lono— 17 Shaw OflOIl mil OHIO IIOU 01101-17 JubUds 00111 OllOO 10011 lUOl 00001—13 THIRD CLASS: KNOWN TRAPS, KNOWN ANGLES. Lane ....loino mil itou looio inii— is McLane iini 01100 oaioi noil onoi— is Lockwood lOon mm moi 11001 00011— le Herbt _ OlOOO IIIOI OIOlO Oini OHIO- H Rosenberg „ loooo lUoi iiooo lOlOl 11000-12 Well Ollll IIOUO OOlol iOOlO 00011—12 Webb*...; mil mn loioi noii nm— 22 Vernon* Uloi IIJIO 10101 11011 11111—20 Smltb* 00101 OUOI — 6 •Birds only. In the pool shoot, $1 entrance, at ten targets, novelty rules, reverse angleSj a sammary of scores is the following: Feudner 7, Webb 8, Schultz 6. Klevesahl 7. King 7, F. Feud- ner 5, Schuliz 3, Roaeoburg 6, Lockwood 4, Wiel 6, Hecht 6, Vernon 8, Slade 6, Murdock 8, Klevesahl 8, Hecht 5, Vbrnoo 6, Lockwood 5, Feudner 5, Webb 7, King 4, Rosen- berg 4, Klevesahl 8. The regular monthly events of the Empire Club took place last Sunday at Alameda Point. The day was perfect for shooting, but was not taken adrantage of by as large an at- tendance of shooters as usual. In the first event C. T. Mitchell and W F. Andrus tied for the medal ownership. In the race following, the club money match, Andrus took first money, V, J. La Motte won second money, W. H. T. Huie, being alone in the third clasp, was awarded third money > and A. D. La Motte captured fourth money. Fred Feudner was high man again in the competition for the club prize gnn. A. D La Motte and W. H. T. Huie took first and second prizes respectively in the handicap merchandise match. The results of the days shooting aie tabulated aa follows : The scores in the club championship medal race at twenty- five targets were: Mitchell lUU loni ooiil 10101 11111—20 Andrua mH lUlO 11110 Ulll OolOl— 20 Feudner, F moi 10010 llUl lllll 01101—19 Klevesahl imO lit-Ol lion IMii uilll— 19 jasttiis mio noil lOin mu luooi— 19 La Motte, V. J loioo iiiio mil oim oiiio— is Debenham- mil lOiOO lOUO lOOIl O1111-17 Sweeney «.— imo mil loioi oiooj imo— 17 Hui« „ lion 10 11 OuOll 1011 11101-16 La M tie, A. D ooiio loooi moi 11001 10001— 18 Hauer ,01000 liOlO 11100 (00. 1 Ollll— 18 Shields ooouo OliuO mil OH.1O lioil— 1* uuyette oooio lOioo oiooi oiooi oono- 9 Dr Gere OHIO OOOOO UOulO OOOOft IIIIO— 8 Dr. Coruwall IIOOO OOOOO OlOOO 0 010 lOllO— 7 Lewis flOllO OlOOO OOOOO Ollnl OlOOO— 7 Balrd „01000 OOOll OUiO OOOOO 00010— 6 Hulet lUU OllOI 11100 IllOO 10101—17 Hoyi* Ollll mu moo 00111 01010—17 Wallace" OHIO 103lO OOllI lIlOO UOOl— 14 Wallace* JlllO Ooioi OilOO OOOOU lO'W 0— 8 Schendel" — OlOOl OOOOO OUIO OoOOO OlOOO— 6 t Back score. • Birds only. The club money match, at twenty five targets, shows tbe following results : FIRST CLASS. AndruH lUOl lUlO 00101 llOll 11111—19 Mitchell OIOUO OlOll UUl 11110 11001-18 SECOND CLASS. LaMotte.V.J IMU mil lllll llOU lUlO— 23 Debenham lOliO 00111 UIOl mil lUll— 20 Feniiner, F _....noOl lOill lllOl Olioi 11100—17 .lustina OlUl OHIO OUOO OluOl 11111—16 FOURTH CLASS. La Motte, A. D OUll Ollll 00011 UUO 01110—17 BDields 00101 OHIO UIOl 010 1 01111-16 Hauer OOIU lOOll lOOOO HOU 1 1010— IB Guyeite ooioi omii oioio ouoi 00011—12 Baird dOUO OOOU 0(.m OlOou It 000— 8 Dr. were OloiO OlOoO OIOOI lOulO OiKWO— 7 In the club prize gun contest, at twenty largetSf ihe scores in detail were: Feudner. P UOU Ulll OllOl lUOI— 16 Debenham mil OOioo Ollll OOiIl— 18 La Motte, V J OUII lOlIO 00111 OK-Ol- 12 Hauer 01010 lOiU OOIOI 00101—10 Dr CromweU „ lOOul OlOlO OOIOO Olon— 8 Jones* „ won 00101 LOOOO lOOU— S * Birds only. The last event of the day, the merchandise race at twenty targets, scores and handicap allowances were the following: S -o £ La Motte, A. D Ulll OIIU UUO 11101—17— J— 21 H.iif moi inoi Ollll imi-17— 2—19 Miicheii moo 11011 itioi iioio— h- <- is Hweeiiey Ooiiu Cllli OOin 03demeanor to de- stroy wild or song birds. The violator is liable to a penalty of $25 for each bird caaght or killed and for each nest robbed or destroyed. Any one famishing evidence that will lead to a conviction of violation of this taw will receive one half of the net fine recovered. Soog birds enliyen oar %ld8 and should be preserved. "" Fiilford US- Glover 141., Hailowell 143.. Courtuey 130.., . 144 . ..144 VSo . 138 281 .143 273 Boil 128 141 :i69 Norton 110 103 213 Keller* ....115 80 175 * Shot 100 targets only oa the second day. Detailed reports of the big trap shoot held in Bufiilo laat week have not yet been received; telfgrapnic announcements however are to the effect tnat the aS-iir was a grand saccees and some excellent trap work has been shown by both amateurs and expert?. The magaitude of the tournament is shown in the statement, that from twenty-Bve to thirty thousand targets were used each day, mist of the blue rocks were thrown from four Maagatraps. Oa the second day of the shoot, Wednesday, the feature of the dav was the shoot- ing of No. 4 Fquad in the second event, 74 targets out of 75 thrown fifom the traps were broken; Faoniog, Hallowetl, Kirkover and Short meir scored fifteen each and Heikes foarteen. Thirty -three thonsind blue rocks were aseddanog the day. Appersoo broke 167 and Yoang 163 out of 170. There was 187 entries in the firnt event of the dav and 167 ekooturs in the big merchandise race, this was finished ex- cepting the ties, which were drawn for on the following day as there were so many of them that it would have taken a weeB to shoot them out. The cash valuer of the prizes are . estimated at $3000. On the 9ih, the events were the BufFito Aadnbon Club race at fifiv targets, entrance IS, open-tu-all handicap and the New York State event at live birds, en- trance $:;0. Some of the best teams in the State were enttred, The general average of prizes had not been computed on Friday, but it was conceded that the New York Challeoge Cup and gold watch oSered bv the Aadabon iJlub were won by F- D. Kelsey who broke 460 oat of a possible 500. Har- Tev McMarchv won second hGnors on a score of 457 out of 500. A compution of the averages m'lde bv experts daring three days of the shoot showt; tleikes v3.60, Fanniog 92 20, McMarchy 90 65. Hailowell 90 60. Falford 89 40, Apgar 88 70, Glover 86.80, Courtney 85 80, and Hall 85.80. The deer season opens on Juty 15lh and not onJuly 1st, the State law in this respect has not baen changed. In a number of counties '.be Supervisors have changed the date of the opaning day for deer shooting, those changes can he seen by referring to the Gime Laws which appear in another column of this page. The prospect for some exciting sport in Humboldt coaoty can he gathered- from the following: While carrvibg mail over the trail between Frick and Gins, Humboldt coaoty, a few days ago Robt. Beach saw a large band of elk containing about thirty, says the Loleta Record. These noble animals are increasing in the northern part ol the coaoty. There is another band on Little river under the special gtiardianship of M. Poole, of Big Lagoon. , Crows have a reputation all over the world of being great game destroyers and in most countiies are hunted and killed oB the same as any other gam& killing pest. Tbe over- seers and foresters on the big estates and hunting preserves in Germany aie paid a special bounty for each crow killed. Crows are verv cunning and shy when hunted and difficult of approach withio gunshot, f tr getting at them the Germans uee a big horned owl as a stool, they chain the owl to a post or pei'ch erected for that purpose in an open fielder near a locality frequented by flocks of crows. The post, about five feet hieb, has a crosspiece on top, on which the owl sits. Nearby, in a pit, the shooters are waiting withio easy shoot- ing distance. Crows have a strong antipathy to owls and ns soon as they see the owl ihey will go for him by tbe hundreds, cawirg at a great rate, the men in wait can keep shooting at and killing them for some time before they depart. The followine: is taken from the Bbeedeh and Sportsman of March 3, 1883, "'A trap-shooting maf^h will come oflF in a few days that will interest all lovers of the trap and trigger in this city, as the contestants are the best shooters in the State, ar the trap or in the field. The shooting will he for a pool, $25 entrance. The followioe men will shoot, 8. A. Tucker of New York. Crittenden Robinson, Frank Maskev, P. D Linvilleand D. W. Roche. The conditions are ?5 pigeons, 30 vards rise from ground trap and Hurliogham rules lo govern the match. A similar sdair was shot out by tbe same parties a year ago at San Bruno. This race came off on ihe 17th inst. following; Tucker and J. A. Lambert divided first and second money on a tie and Robinson won third monev. The conditions were changed to fifteen birds per man and $20 entrance. Twelve shooters faced the traps on this occasion, the first man up was 'Slade,' who withdrew afier losing his tenth and eleventh birds." OarelesB Sportsmen or Orimlnal Nesllffenoe? Mrs. B. 8. Truppet was shot in the head by a hnllet from a 32-caliber rifle while riding in a carriage near Kirkwood, a few miles south of Corning, Tehama coaotv, June 6th. Tbe bullet struck near tbe top of her head, plowed along her skull for about two inches and emerged from the scalp. Had it struck an inch or two lower, it would have resulted fatally. The lady was Immediately taken to Corniog and (he wound dressed. Where the bullet came from is not known, but it is thought to have been a stray shot from the rifle of some hunter. This is a matier of grave importance and is only one of many recent occurrences noted where peopie have had narrow escapes from death or i> jury or where stock has been killed or wounded by stray bullms from the TiQes of careless or ignorant hunters in a comparatively well settled section of coanlry. The raoge, two or three miles, and power of penetration of some of tbe modern high power rifl-s make them an element of danger and damage wben they are u^ed in any country but a wild uninhabited section frequented by big game, for tbe bagging of which firearms of this character, notwithstanding their small calibre, are particularly adapted. OARTRIDGB AND SHELL. Jules Brans, a well kuown trap shooter and crack field flhot, recognized by the shot gun fraternity as a sterling sportsman and all round good fellow has been engaged as a salesman by the E. T- Allen Co. He will make his debut on Market street next Monday morning. In the early days in tbe northwest territory, wben tbe Hudson Bsy company laid the fouodaiions of great fortunes by trade with the savages, and a gun paid for as many beaver skins as would reach to the muzzle of it, tbe skins packed flat and the gun held upright, it was aUeg<>d that the barrel of the weapon grew and grew with each successive year until the Indian, after he had bought it with the peltry, had to borrow a file and cut off a b>ot of useless metal. A party of Oakland hunters composed of Charles E, Clay, "Walter Moore, Dr. Shannon and Chae>. S. Hast are now in the wilds of Siskiyou county near the head of Butte creek. They propose to make matters interesting for the bear and mountuin lions which are known to frfqaeot that region. The hunters have wi(-b them four of W, L. Pratber's hounds. Old Ring, Belle, Sport and Clay. When tbe varmints bear the mueic of thia quartette of seasoned trailers tbey will have boBlneas on hand indeed to get away from impending trouble. A numberjof sportsmen in Canada have ia coptemplatlon the establii^hment of what, if the prfject is realized, will certainly be the largest game preserve in tbe world. The club, which will hear the title of the Lake St. John Limited Privileged Club, will, says a diilv piper, have rights to the fisbioe and hunting in 30,000 square miles of territory, and tbe outlay on tbe preserve is expected to be about a quarter of a million sterling. Already £80 000 have been spent in acquiring tbe rights of most of the trout and other fishing waters of Lake St. John and its tributary rivers and labe^, as well as in erecting hotels, etc., which will be under tbe supervision of the club. Arrangejsents are, it is said, also being made with the Government of the province of Qiieber- to secure two tracts, each a thousand square miles in extent, for game parks for the club. These are to be stocked with moose, elk, red deer and caribou, as well as the best epFcies of foreign game birds, wKich live under similar climatic conditions tn those of Canada. Tbe admission fee i- expected to he £100 Many prominent Canadians and Eneliphmen are inlfrt-B'pd in the schpmp. Oomlns Events. June 17-18— Saturday and Sunday Re-entry Fly-Casting Contests Stow Lake, 10 a. m. Tbe trout anglers are strictly in it. Reports from every section, excepting a few of tbe smaller Coast streams are most satisfactory. A jewfish weighing 726^ pounds was caught in the Santa Barbara channel bv a fisherman on Tuesday. These fish are ponderous and awkward to handle and do not make much of a fight after being first struck. J )hn Benn has been kept busy lately to sapptv the de> mand for flies. Some beauties he has made for fishing in Klamath lake are an improvement on his great kilters used in that excellent body of water last season. George Walker finds infinite pleafiure in dielributing among his friends the finh he has caught; the finer the fish tbe happier angler is Walker. Last Sunday he returned from Sims where the fishing has been extremely good, he brought with him a choice lot of speckled beauties, but wben ready to make bis usunl f>pprnpriati< ns his dinappontment was grebt; the intense heat of the day had spilled as preltv a lot of good sized fish as ever were were brought to this city. Sardines or other small fish used for bait can be toughened and kept in good condition If soaked in a solution comprised of horacic acid and glycerine in the proportions of ha'f an ounce of the acid to every ten ounces of glycerine. This recipe will keep the fish bright and in fine conditiou for an indefinite period. Frank Hall returned from Fowler's Falls Wednesday morning. He brought back a basket containing forty beau- tiful trout. Fred Johnson went from that point to Boca, advices from there are to the eflect that tbe Truckee ts giving excellent sport. Billy McBae has been having good fishing at Boca for the past two weeks. Salt water anglers are bestirrine themselves, the smelt are commencing to ran, some fairly good catches have recently been made at Sausalito, Tiburon and the railroad wharves. Rock-fish fishermen are beginning to get good results at Angel Island and California City. Perch of several varieties and sea trout are givjbg indications of many pleasant ouiings at tbe bay side in the near future. The blue cod will make its appearance later on; this fish is caught ten or fifteen feet from the surface when fishing from wharves or near the shore and about ten feet from tbe bottom by anglers fishing in deep water from a beat. The demand for fishing tackle of the two leading sporting goods stores on Market street, Clabrougb, Golcher & Co., and the E. T. Allen Co., has been large and continuous during the week. Various outfits and supplies have been sold for the McCloud, Truckee, the Weber and Tahoe lakes.Klamath and Williamson rivers. Pelican bay, Catalina Island; in fact, it seems as if every available hiding plnce and resort for fish will shortly recive a thorough going over, so large has been the sale of fiehing tackle. Both these sportsmeos' em['or- iums are fully equal lo the de^nand with evervthirg needed by the angler for any waters west of the Misaissippi. Striped bass anglsrs have been meeting with fair success recently in San L-andro bav. the railroad wharves, the Berkeley wharf and near San Pfdro slough. t^ome fine fish hflve been caught by trolling in the bay between Angel Island and Point San Pedro. Doc Cox tells an aggravating story for an angler, Sunday morniog, two weeks ago, this gentle* man took an farly spin on his bicvcte ard whilst crosfing the road bridge from Alameda to Bay Farm island about 5:40 A. M , his attention was directed to a peculiar rommo- tiun in the water. On dismounting he quickly observed that the water was alive with sardines and the little fi^h were making desperate t^'jrts to avoid the immense school of striped bass who were feeding on them. The tide was just coming in and the l>ass were there in hundreds apparently, they were of all eizes from a pound up to the big fellows of fifteen or twenty pounds. The Doctor was spt-libound and watched tbe 6.»h for over an nonr, regretting every minute that bis tackle had been left behind. A number of striped bass were caught in San Leandro bay by anglers on that day. Trolley fisherman have been catching a number of them at the bridge mentioned above. The process of obtaining fishing gut is as follows: .After tbe silkwor^M has eaten enough mulberry leaves and just before it is about to spin, which is during the months of May and June, it is thrown into vinegar for several hours, by which it is, of course, ki'ted. The subsiance which if alive the worm would have spun into a cocoon is forcibly drawn out from the dead bociv into a much thicker and shorter silken thread. Two thick threads are taken from each silkworm, and are placed for about four hours in clean cold water, after which they are steeped for some fifteen min- utes in a solution of some caustic, which serves to loosen a fine outer skin. This outer skin is removed by the hands while the workman holds the thread between bis teeth. As may be imagined, (bis is a delicate operation The silk is then hung up to dry, care being taken to choose a shady place, as the sun makes the silk brittle In some parts of Spain these strands are bleached with sulphur vapor, which gives them a beautiful glossy and white appearance like spun glass. Of the tricks of fishing tackle dealers their name is legion. Of tbe gat itself there are many qualities, which take a great deal of judgment in selectirg. There is "un- drawn go," *'drawn gut" and "fine drawn gut," the two lat- ter beirg converted into fioe lengths by mechanical means. And there is a species of grass or "weed ' which is in uo way connected either with Spain or the silkworm, which is art- fally manufactured into fi:)hiog lines and passed off as "gat," The Capazoni Club held their first outing this season at Rodeo Cove, near Point Bonita, last Sunday The weather was perfect and the day spent on the ocean besch was thor- oughly enjoyed by those participating in the trip. Fishing from the rocks resulted in good catches of sea trout, capa- zonis and other varieties of fish notwithstanding the dodging required of the fisherman in avoiding dreocbirgs of salt water spray dashed up by the breakers rolling in from tbe Pacific and exhausting themselves in a fruitless efil'orl to un- dermine tbe rugged shores cf the cove. Eijnymentand diversion of the variety and interest always afforded by the seashore promoted an appetite that was not slow in disposing of a lamb stew, that masterpiece of campiog cuisine for which Dr. Short, tbe chef, is famous, a siesta and smoke filled in the afternoon and found the clubmen ready for 'he pleasant drive over the Marine hills to the Sausalito ferry, each individual feeling that it was a day's outing worth going for. Several of the fishermen found cpportun- ity to bold an autopsy on a big sea lion which came ashore, their verdict was; that the shot which killed him "was a cocker" aod ihat "be was still warm inside," the salt water surgeons then turned the animal over to the lighthouse workmen who bent their energies to the task of saving the pelt of what probably was one of Al Wilson's victims at the Point Reyes rookery. A pleasant and a reeable episode of the excursion was the initiation of Ed Drake as a full fledged Capazoni Tbe ceremonies were in accordnoce with the thirty-ninth dfgree of the Neptune ritual; Phil Bekeart was chaplain, Tommy Craig grand lecturer and Geo. McCord ex- ecutioner. After the neopbvte had been filled cp with salt water cocktails, shaved with a mussel shell, his bead sham- pooed with gravel and beach sand, be was laid over a log and the fundamental principles of the order explained tbroogb the medium of a wide and flat piece of driftwood. After being accepted by the club Mr. DraNe immediately volunteered his services to help the next candidate throagh (he ordeal. Among the parly were Phil. B. Bekeart, Thos. J. Craie, Dr F N. Short. Willi«m Hhori, Geo. McCord, Wm. McCord, Thos. Judd, Mel Vaughao, Andy Norioi and Ed Drake. 398 ffiij* ^veeiiev mtit ^pavt^tnaxu [June 17, 189? Ooming ■Events. BENCH SHOWS. JalT 19-15-Western Canada Kennel Show. Winnipeg, Man. A. ''jnly^ 19-22 -Santa Barbara Kennel Club. 2d annual allow.- G. A. Wilson, sec'y. Sept l-i-S-T-TorontoIaduitrialEsbibition Association, lltb an nn«l show. W. P. Fraser, secy, Tnr into. Oct. ^-e-rexas Kennel Club's 2d annual show. Sydney smith °°NJi."2*'-£24-Ame lean Pet Dob Club. Sd annual show, 8. C. Hodge, Snp't, New York. ^ "^ FIELD TRIALS. Aug 31— Iowa Field Trials ABs'n. £d annual trials. Emmetsburg. ^Sep™4- Western Canada Kennel Club. Amateur. La Salle, Man. '^Bept'6-Ma''nitoba Field Trials Club. 13th annual trials, Morris, Man. Wm. C. Lee, sec'y. ^ /.,» „ a Oct, Sl-Monongabela ValleyG. &F. P. Ass'n. Greene CO. Pa. A. Nov? 6— "iiEpendent Field Trial Club. 1st annual trials. Bloknell, lud. (ieo. D MaxSeld, sec'y. _ „ „ , Nov 6— Indiana Held Trial Clnb trials. S. H Socwell, sec y. Nov. 14-International Field Trial Club. 10th annual trials. Chat- ham. Oat. W. B Wells, eec'y. . Nov. 14-lalnois Field llial Ass'n. inaogural trials. 0. W. Sergu- "%ov. 17— Eastern Field Trials Club. Newton, N. C. S. C. Bradley, Nov. 20— Missouri Field Trials Ass'n. 3d annual trials. L. S. Eddius, sec'y. ^t ^ mu Dec. 8 -Continental Field Trails Club. Newton, N, C. Theo Stuigis, sec'y. , i ■ , Jan 22, 1900— Paciec Coast Field Trials. 17th annual trials. Bakersfield. J. E. de Ruyler, sec'y. , . . , ^ Feb. 5. 1900-Alabama Field Trials Club. 4th annual trials. Green- ville. T. H. Spencer, sec'y. COURSING. June 17-18— Union Conrsing Parli. Regular meetings every Sat- urday, Sunday and holidays. Drawings every Wednesday evening 909 Market street. •^ DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Paolflo Advisory Oommlttee. Mr. Hugh Hopkins, of Seattle, has sent bis English setter bitch Sidie Hopkins to Pieasanton to be bred to Ch. Count Gladstone IV. The credentials of Seabary C Mastick of New York, as the representative of the PaciBc Mastiff Club, have been accepted by the American Kennel Club. Derby entries close two weefts from to-day. The number of entries to date is encoaragiDg and indicates a large num- ber of candidates for Derby honors in the Pacific Coast trials for laOO. L'^ndon, which has all sons of everything, has all sorts of tombstones. The mastiff on the tomb of Tom Sayers at Higbeate is emblematic. Probibly the sculptor would have chosen a bulldog had the type lent itself more than it does to decorative purposes. Champion Montana Qneen, a well known St. Bernard prize winner and bench abow favorite, died Friday a week ago, a victim to the dog poisoner. Mrs. E. F. Beck, her owner, bad been warned of impending injury to her dog, but despite ber best efforts for protection means were found to destroy Qaeen. Recently, as was noted in tbitj j lurnal, Mr. T. J. Woodard, Jr., of New Orleans, sold several of his best wire-haired terriers, since theo be has opened negotiations for the par- chase of several other dogs which gave promise of becoming evuo more prominent. Ooe of the first dogs purchased was Bolt Head, which ^made such a griod showing on -the bench this year. Sweet- heart, the winner of the first in female puppies, was also purchased. These two dogs were last shown at New YorK, .and it was at that bench show that Sweetheart proved such a decided sncce&s. Mr. Woodffa'd has also purchased two wires from Eng- land, which will arive within a month. These last two dogo are rated among the top notchers. All these latest additions, together with Bascallion, will be shown at the next big show in New Orleans. When training your dog to do tricks or otherwise, do not kick or abuse him. A gentle tap will do more good, and he will more willingly obey your commands than by lashing, kicking or abusing him. If a dog cannot be taught by kind- ness, he cannot be taught at all. Often by striking a dog on the head you are liable to sQact the brain, and again it will cause him to become cowed and unfit for any purpose. Teach bim one thing at a time, and be sure that he knows it well before you start him on another, A little piece of meat after he has done your bidding will do a great deal more good than the whip. He will get so he will like to do it for you, and will not start at it as though his life depended upon it. It doesn't look well to see a dog obey a command in a sneaking manner. It takes half the intelligence from a trick. Have your patience, and above all do not lose your temper for a momeol.or you may entirely ruin your dog Dr. Inman of Bowdon, Cbeshire, a prominent breeder of St. Bernards, boasts possession of the largest dog in the world, says tbe Asian. This is Ben Alder, a young dog of of his favorite variety, lately purchased of Mr. W. Reid. an Edinburgh gentleman, and benched at the Manchester show recently. The average height, even of good St. Bernards, i' thirlj-two inches, but Ben Alder pasEes the standard at full thirty-seven inches. At present he is out of condition, and cannot show off his great height at the best advantage. Un like many other dogg of abnormal proportions Ben Alder h very typical of the breed. Jn color and shading he is very good, whilst his head, although a shade long, is characteristic. He is also a good mover, and makes a find body guard. Ai the show in Manchester, however, he occupied so much roo'j that two benches had to be knocked into o e for hif^ accommodation. Dr. Inman had for some months been nef'otiaiing for his purchase, which he effected just in time k the animal to be eater«d in his nomination at Man- cl faster. The reports of the business transacted by the Pacific Coast Committee during the meetings held March 28 and April 19, 1899, were submitted at the regular quarterly meeting of the American Kennel Club, held in New York, Thursday, Mav 25, 1899. The report of the secretary in re- gard to one of the nominations made to fill a vacancy on the committee will be news to the two gentlemen concerned. We give tbe renwt in fall, Mr. Vredenburgh in submitting tbe reports BtMBB: "I have the reports of the Pacific Ad- visory Committee of March 28ih and April 19ih. The letter-press copy of the minutes of the meeting held on March 28, 1899, being practically illegible, it will be impos- sible to spread the same on these minutes. Tbe report of the meeting held April 19, 1899, i^ »8 follows : " "Meeting held at Occidental Hotel. San Francisco, April 19.1899. W, R. Cluness, Jr., M. D., in the chair. Present — Carlton, (Jlunesa, Haight and Normin. Absent — Allen, De Ruyter and Orey. Moved, seconded and carried thit minutes be taken as read. Committee on By-Laws reported progress. Moved and seconded that this committee approves pro- posed change in classifying bench shows. Approved. Letter from Norman J. Stewart, Secretary of California Collie Club, protesting agair.st report of this committee to A. K. C. on the ground of eironeous statements concerning Oak- land Specialty Show and Sacramento Bench Show. As re- gards letter, tbe report complained of alleged that between fifty and sixty dogs were benched, whereas catalogue shows benching of seventy-nine dogs. Moved and seconded that the reply of the secretary of this committee, already sent, be deemed sufficient and that Mr. Stewart's letter be ordered on file. Carried. Letter re id from G. B M. Grey, resigning from com- mittee. Resignation accepted and letter ordered filed. Letter from A. P. Vredenburgh, permitting acceptance of registration fees by 8. F. K. C. Letter ordered filed, with approval of this committee. Letter from John E. de Ruyter, thanking the committee for resolutions of sympathy on the death of bis mother, ordered filed. Letter from J. B. Martin, declining to serve on committee ordered filed. Moved and seconded that the secretary be instructed to explain to Mr. Vredenburgh that the resoluiim carried at last meeting was that this committee is in favor of extending disqualification to the progeny of disqualified dogs and bitches, if that be practicable, and that it is tbe sense of this committee that this course is the only one by which dlEquali- fications can be rendered really eff^dctive. Carried. In the matter of nominating to the A. K. C. a candidate for the vacancy left by the resignation of Mr. Grev, Mr. Norman nominated Dr. E N. Lowry, bat in view of the sentiments expressed by other members, withdrew the name, and placed in nomination Mr. N. H. Hickmta. Mr. Haight nominated Mr. Thomas Watson. Dr.' Cluness nominated Mr. Thomas Browne, but withdrew the name and supported Mr. Waison. Mr. Carlton seconded Dr. Lowry, and on tbe withdrawal of his name seconded Mr. Hickman. On motion of Dr. Cluness consideration was postponed until next meeting. Adjournment. Attest: J. B. Norman." The Chairman (A. K, C.) — If there is no objection they will be made a part of the proceedings of this meeting and spread upon the minutes. Ohampion Jingo Dead. Sportsmen who love that grand field dog, the pointer, as well as others devoted to the kennel, will hear with regret of the death of the great field dog Champion Jingo, which announcement appears in the American Field this week. This noble poin ter was a liver and white dog, whelped April 14, 1891, in the kennels of Mr. Edward Dexter, and was by Mainspring, out of Queen III., she by Champion Pontiac, out of Kent Queen. Jingo's first appearance in p iblic was at the Eastern Field Trial Club's Derby, November, 1892, where he ran unplaced. At Lexington, N. C, in December of tbe same year, he won first in the Central Field Trial Club's Pointer Derby. In both these trials he was handled by the veteran Captain McMurdo as ^he property of the Charlottesville Field Trial Kennels, but later coming into the possession of Mr. N, T. De Pauw, of New Albany, Ind , he was placed in the hands of Mr. Nat B Nesbiit, who ran him in tbe IToited States Field Trial Clab's trials Ail-Age Pointer Stake at West Point, Miss , January, 1895, where he was placed second to Delhi in a stake of seventeen starterE>, which included Tick Boy, Strideaway, Tamarack Jr , Little Ned, Lady Margaret and Selah. His next appaar- ance was at tbe Continental Club'b trials, Morris, Mani- toba, September 2, 1895, where he got secood in a stake of twenty-four. At the Manitoba Field Trial Club's trials, held the same month and year, he was placed second to Minnie T, and a few days later beat her in the Champion Stake of the Northwestern Field Trial Club. His next great performance was in winning first in the All- Age stake for setters and pointers at Newton, N. C , Eastern Field Trial Club, which had nineteen starters, including Cynosure, Tippoo, Tick Boy, ToryiDotlet, Minnie T, Tony Boy, BrigLton Tobe, Elgin's Dash, Harold Skimpole, Lady Mildred and Gleam's Pins. In the same club's Subscription Stake he was pUced second to Minnie T, and Tony Boy third. At the United Sta es autumn trials the week follow- ing the Eastern, in the All-Age Pcinter Stake, which had eleven starters, he was placed second. His next win was fourth in the United States All Age Pointer stake 1896. He ran in the same club's Champion Stakes unplaced, but at that, his work was unequalled. It his heat with Topsy's Rod he made fi^e bevy points and six singles, and did nothing to his discredit, whilst in the heat with Ch. Count Gladstone IV, placed first in the stike, his work on game is described >i8 beiog superior to that done by the winner. At Newton, N. C, November 18V)6, he won first All-Age Pointer Stake, United States Field Trials, by defeating a field of ten which included Delhi, India, Virginia, Tick Boy, Lady Grace IL, Tippoo, Tory, Jessamine, Odd Sides, Von Gull, Nabob and Sister Sue. Among his progeny are some great field trial performers of which we may mention Sister Sue, Young Jingo, Jingo's Johnny, Dot's J ingo, J ingo's Light and Lad of Jiogo. Oq the Coast he is represented bv a daughter owned by C. M. Barney of Woodland, Washington. Jingo's Bagpipe owned by W. E. Tevis took second in novice bitches at the May bench show. A son out of Dot's Pearl is owned In Port Angeles, Washington. There have been few dogs known as field trial winners who could equal Jingo in that great quality, known as "bird sense," and none that could surpabs him. Probably no dog ever placed in field trials in this c untry was better qualified to refute the unsustaioed charge that field trial winners are not shooting dogs, than Jingo, for if there was anything that this dcg impressed on a spectator, it was the fact that he was a bird dog, first, last and a'l the time. Notes for Novloes. We very frequently hear of outbreaks of skin disease in kennels where it has never been known before, and the dogs' owner is at a loss to understand how his animals can have contracted such a thing. 8o it may not be amiss to devote a short space to the sulject of the causes of skin disease in dogs and to the best means of getting rid of so unwelcome a visitation as speedily as possible. There are two kinds of skin disease, and their origin is characteristic — the one caused by parasites which may, therefore, be termed contagious ("contagious" is equivalent to ''spread by contact") as it is conveyed by one animal to another or so conveys itself — tbe other springs from internal causes, hereditary and recurrent, or occasional and temporary. This latter, represented by eczema or ''red mange" diff'ars, therefore, from ordinary mange proper, which is caused by parasites burrowing under the skin, inasmuch as it is not contagious — at least not in the sense in which we are understanding the term for present purposes. It 18 quite true that ec^zma or red mange is to some extent contagious, but we have not found it to be so to any extent which would jistify the term heiog applied to it. It is de- sirable always to keep a dog affected wuh skin disease away from other dogf, becaase constant contact in the kennel or ai play is ceriainlv liable to give rise to an exchange of skin complaint. On the other hand, a dog with distemper, which is very contagious, is liable to give it to animals which never come near to him, and a dog with fieas will furnioh a supply to all his fellows in the neighborhood In most cases mange ip, however, not due to oniacl by tbe victim with an- other mangey cur, but is due to out and out neglect. Mange is never known in kennels where the dogs are properly looked after; it is a cultivation of the back yard; and thrives best upon the poor chained up brute that is more human thao his owner who keeps him chained there. In a word, filth is the soil on which alone the sarcoptic parasite can thrive, A dog with ordinary skin irritation, developing into red- ness and rash, ban arqutred that in one of two wave. Either he has an hereditary predisuo&ilion to skin complaint (and here let it be said that this hereditary predisposition is a very common fact, and is doe undoubtedly in a great measure to the in-breeding which has been carried on to a greater or less extent in all breed-^) ur else he is suffering from im- purity in the blood which msv be due to ove.-fdeding or liver complai jt or want of sufficient exercise or any ooe of a d'Zen other things. If the former he the case it is by no means probable that a cure will be aff'-cted, and the most important thiTi)v that can be done is in ihe direction of pre- venting the disease from being banded down to other genera- tions. If it is intended to breed from the dog it should be mated with the newest blood possib'e — that is to say, with an animal having a very different pedigree from its own, Tbe disease is certain to re appear even after the dog has beea apparently cured. A change of diet or weather will always be liable to precipitate a fresh attack. As regards medicinal treatment, the best plan is to have *oth an internal medicine «nd an external application. Epsom salts given with sufficient frequencv to keep the bowels gently re'axed will answer adnoirdbly as a bio id med- icine, though its effects would be better if supplemented by some nutritive in the shape of iron — Parrish's Chemical Food (which CDntains phosphate of iron) is good for the par- pose. Ezternallv any of tbe well known lotions mav be used; after each treatment with the lotion a simple ointment such as pe'troleom Jelly should he applied with the obj -ci of keep- ing the skin soft and comfortable between the dressings — tuis is of much consequence. A mix^-d diet is the heat — not loo much meat nor too much rf anvthing; to satisfy but not to stuff. Gentle grooming of tbe irritated pirts with a soft brush as often as is convenient and all the exercise it i^ possi- ble to give. These methods backed by a little patience will usually produce a gnod effect A case of mange prr^per — parasitic mange — needs diffarent treatment. The medicine for the blood may be given as for ecFzma, because the svstem must need a tonic. As to the skin, that will have to be treated with drastic applications first, und with emollients later. The insect barrows under the skin and causes a pustule of matter to form, which next becomes a nasty scab, and it may be said reall/ that after an attack of mange a dog will need a new skin entirelv. The parasites can be destroyed by giving the animal hot baths with a liberal use o' strong carbolic soap. Previous to giv- ing a bath, in some cases it is beneficial to saturate the poor creature's skin with paraffi ' on train oil and turpentine, as it is not an easy matter to get down to the little authors of the mischief. But the application of these nasty things is not to he recommended except previously to a bath. Ttiis will remove them and their object, and a few good warm "tubbings" should put the whole ihing.right, after which cooling ointment will bring tbe skin to its original state. — Stock-Keeper. Kennel Registry. Visits, Sales, Whelps and Names Olalme'l published in this column free of charge. Please use the following form ; VI31Ta. E Rbinehart's (Reno, Nev) rough coat St. Bernard bitch Trilby to Humboldt Keon<^l^' 4lr4., Rocklin, Cal. NUTWOOD WILKES 2216 ""^JT^ By Guy Wilkes, 2:15 1=4, dam Lida W.,2:I8 1-4, by Nutwood, 2:18 3=4. Nutwood Wilkes 2216,".r/6^" Is the Sire of Who Is It (Champion three- year-fjld tio'ling gelding of ihe worl ) 2:13 J. A MoKerron (2) 2:24 1-4 .1. A. McKerron (S) 2:12 1-4 Claudius (3) 2:36 1-2 Claudtug (4) 3: 1 3 1-3 Ipvii.glon Belle (3) 2:24 1-4 Irvingion Belle (3) 2:1X1-3 Central Girl {4\ 3:32 1-3 Who Ih !-h« (4) 2:25 Fred Wilkes „2:a6 1-2 Wilke- Dirr-ct (3) Tr_...2:21 W. K.Bradburv tllly Tr..2:23 Georgie B. Trial 2:28 NUTWOOD WILKES iV the Champion Sire of Early and Extreme Speed. He is the only stallion who ever produced two three-year-olds In one pphpou wiih reeords i-f 2:12 and 3:ia 1-4 res; ect- ively. Who I* It i- the champion gelding < of ConiiT uous BQcreGS in the man- nlBCiure of Track \ ehlcles snrely demonBtTare}» ihe fact that we are thi- leaders in our line. lf>ouaieui i he market fnr a Solty be sure to inveall- g-ite the meriis ol the McMor- ray before baying. Havti a few 1898 Sulkies on hand which we wiil close out ac a reduced figure. 1^ Remember we furnish wheels Mild ai mhments for f>Id PtvleSn kles. Wll, fir any mate. N'ew Sulky Catalogue fur the asking. THE M'MURRAY SULKY CO., MARION. OH'O. It is a "Wonder. ALFALFA and natural grasses In abundance CLIMATX: mild winter and sntnmer FINKST of PADDOCKS for STALLIONS. For rates apply H. DUTARD, Owner. 25-127-129 Davis Street (Telepbone Front 33) ^ SBPARATE ALFALFA FIFLDS If desired f SPECIAL C'lRli; taken ol HORSISS SAN FRANCISCO Or to FRANK NUGENT, Hanager, Antioch, Cal. Telepnone Uain 8, Brentwood. FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO. GaSp Gasoline Engines -FOR- Pumping, Hoisting and Air Compression. STEEL WINDMILLS STANDARD SCALES Send for illustrated list to FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO., 310 MARKET ST. SAN FrtANCIBCO, C 400 ^ije ^veeiie^ tm& §p0vt9tnan* [Jote 17, 189 9 THE FARM. A Royally Bred Young Bull. Herewith is a fair picture of the young Hol- stein-Friesian bull Homestead Barnum Panl De Kol, No. 25,529, H. F. H. B , recently purchased by Mr. Eichard M. Hotaling, of this city, from W. A. Matteson, owner of the celebrated iHomestead Herd of . Uiica, New York. This young bjll was calved Septem- ber 28, 1898, and purchased by Mr. Hotaling April 10th this year. His sire is Pieterije Hengerfeld's Paul De Kol and bis dam Fay Barnum, No. 15,781, H. F. H. B. Sbe was never officially tested for milk and butter, but at her home, under ordinary food, has frcquentiv gWen 60 lbs. of milk in one day, averaging by Babcock tester as high as 5 3 per cent, butter fat. Her owner, Mr. Matteson, had in contemplation an official test of her which was never completed owing to her death shortly after dropping her last calf, viz; the subject of this memorandum. Health, by whose permission they were allowed to enter the State, and also by per- mission the United States Department of Agriculture, for the purpose staled. The cattle are ordinary Jerseys and Mr. Sparks attaches no particular value to them, and as he is an extensive breeder of Herefords and range cattle and deeply interested to see this State come to the front as a stockraising commonwealth, he is willing to sacrifice one carload of Jeiseys to experiment with This he is doing at bis own expense and will prob- ably demonstrate the danger of allowing Southern cattle to enter our borders. Anthrax in Live Stock. Anthrax bas entirely lost its alarming feature in those localities where the preve.i- live vaccine discovered by Pasteur is now systematically used. This vaccine was intro- duced into the United States by the Pasteur Vaccine'.Co. in 1895, and it is extensively and successfully used in those parts of the country in which it is needed on account of the annual outbreaks of anthrax in the summer months Pasteur Vaccine bas been employed from time to time in certain sections of Cali- fornia but during the past few months the Pasteur Vaccine Co. has been thoroughly introducing itt- remedy to the live stock ownen cf this Slate. The vaccine pro- tects cattle, horses, sheep, mule^ and even goats against anthrax in the same way as smallpox vaccine prevents smallpox in the human being. The vaccine i^ inexpensive, harmless and easiU applied and no Block owner lo- cated in a district where the germs of anthrax are found cai afifotd to be without ibe protec- linn given by Pjtteor Anihrsx Vaccine. We recommend ou- readers to write for further par- ticulars on the subject to Pasteur Vaccine Co., Fifth Avenue, Chi- - . ' c.igo. The Pasteur Company , \-" ^ , already has branch offices ai ' ~ ^^^ t-ort Worth, Texas, and Denver, 1 liOD of shor Colo. , and announces its inten Her dauohters have all nroved remarksb'e , . tly opening a branch at San Fran - ° , ^ " . . ^ . , I fiisr^ft. 1 his Company is sole agent for the "ALPHA-DE LAVAL" CREAM SEPARATORS. De Laval Alpha "-Baby" Cream Separators were first and have ever been kept best and cheapest. They are fruaranteed su- periortoall imitations and infi-ingements. Endoi-sed bv all authoi'ities. ^fore than 150,000 in use. Sales ten to one of all others combined. All styles and sizes— 550. -to S^'-i-:-.- Save So.- to SIO.- per cow per year over any setting system, and S-'^- to $5.- p"er cow per year over any imitatinjr separator. New and improved ma- chines for 1899. Send for new Catalog-ue containing a fund of up-to-date dairj^ information. THE DE LAVAL SEPARATOR CO. Randolph & C«nal Sr5., ! 74 Cortlandt Street, CHICAGO. I NEW "O"" PROGRAM DOMINION DAY CELEBRATION June 30th and July 1st, 1899 OF The Vancouver Jockey Club Entries Close June 28, 1899, at 9 o'clock p. m. n /(v////.-.\\\ {<^tm:^y///::^ Ac milkers, Mapplecroft Gem having an ogi.mil tour-year-old record in 1898 of 69 lbs 14 ozs. of milk in one day; 564 lbs. 12 czs. in 7 days; 19 19-100 lbs. butter in 7 days. Among the dams in her pedigree we find : Dora Barnum, 20 lbs., 4^ oz3. of batter in 7 days at three years old. Jessie Barnum, 45 lbs. milk in one day at two years old. Lilith, S2J lbs. milk in one day. Heilij', 84 lbs. milk in one day. Trooi J4, 91 lbs. milk in one day Aggie Rosa, 22J lbs. butter in 7 days. Mr. Matteson, from whom this bull was bought, is president of the Holstein Friesian Association, and in writing about the bull says he is the finest calf he has yet sent out from his herd, and this recommendation from one who has made Holstein cattle a life Btndy_ and bred some of the finest specimens of the breed, is to be greatly appreciated, more especially as it is corroborated by Mr. S. Hozie, anperintendent of the Advanced Reg- istry. If bleeding and individual eicellence are to be relied upon, this bull ought to be a credit to the ranks of great dairy animals and through his progeny materially improve the blood and practical utility of the full blooded or graded Holstein cattle throughout the State. . -^ Texas Fever Experiments. CISCO. various antitoxins and vaccine products ol the celebrated Pasteur Laboratories of Paris, CRE OF CORNi .111.1 \\s jHjssibi lilies under the Silage ■ "A BOOK ON SILAGE" By Prof. F. W. WOLL, I'l % °^'r/™VS «:; »""? .1;°. "1,1;-"; >, „. co. , Salem O ia anquestionably the bestbook yet introduced on J ihesabjeH! It Includes: I— Silane Crops. II— Silos. Ill-Silage. IV— Feedingof Silage. V— Comparison of Silage and other Feeds. VI— The Silo in Modern Agriculture, and manv valuable Inbles nnd compounded ratiot for feeding Btrvk. They are RolnR rapidly. Toavold disint*resied inqiiirers the Price is lOc coin or stamps. SILVER MFC. CO. ^ Salem, Ohio. / ' Laesen Mail: Ooe of the largest purchases of cattle which has been olade in this sectioD for a loDg time occurred at Shiogletown the fore part of this week, says the Redding Searchlight of last Saturday, ffhen D. 6 Cone secured from the cittlemen of that sectioD about 1000 head of fine cattle for raoee par- poses. The largest number were secured from Thomas ArmatroDg, whose place is about tweoty miles east of Cottonwood on the Sbiogletown road. It is Mr Cont'd inten- tion to put these cattle on pas'ureaod prepare tbem for market, and they are Eure to make an average gain of 100 pounds by this fall, 80 the new owner will make a neat turn by tbe transaction, even though he paid the top pr'ces now prevailing. The cattle are said to be of excellent beef stock, and will be well cared for upon their □ew range. Air. Cone, like all others who are iolfrested in the handliDg of stock, looks for a lively market in the beef and cattle line this coming season, and he, with others, will be the means of attracting a great deal of money into the connty this year. The Reno Gazette of a late date has an article relative to an experimental exporta- tion of cattle infected with "Texas fever," which is spread by the bile of a certain tick. The following is a condensation of the article: John Sparks' carload of Jersey cattle, shipped from Georgetown, Texas, to Reno, have been placed in quarantine on his Alamo Stock Farm, four miles south of Reno. They are Jerseys of all ages and sexes. A Gazette reporter ffisited the ranch Monday afternoon and picked several of the much dreaded Texas licks ofl an old C5W. The cattle have been placed in iaolatcd yards on the Alamo ranch and were visited Monday morniog by Charles H Blemer of the Uailed Hthies Departmenl of Aericuliure, Dr, Blemer stated that the pens in which the cattle are now being held are suitable for con- duciirg experimenlfl witb reference to the prod'.clion of Texan fever among Nevada catt!^ which will be placed among the sou h- ern tnimals. The Sparks cattle will be held by nd experiments coaducted under the ?j(j'viBlon of the Nevsda State Board of The highest price paid in Omaha for spring or any other kind of lamb was obtained on some stock eh'pped by Adams & Bunker, of Weld county. One lot of 252 head weighed forty five and one-half pounds and hrourbt nine and one half cents. Another lot of 253 averaging fifty pound?, sold at nine cents. FIRST DAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 30. 1899. FIRST BACE— Gentlemen's Driviag Race to road cart, one-half mile tieats. tw" in three, lor horees eligible to tbe 2 :4U clafs, owners to drive. Prize cup. va'ae Sn 0 or epecie to thai amount SECOND RACE— Running: one-naif mile and repent; wei?rit for age. Purse S250 00. THIRD RACE— Pony Race, oiie-half mile and repeat; for ponies ii haida 2 ioches and under. Ponies 14.2 to carry 135 lbs. Seven pnoodfl allowance for every one-naif inch under. Purse SIOU.OO. FOUKTH BACE— One Mile Running; weight for age. Puree 8250 00. SECOND DAY-SATURDAY, JULY 1, 1899. FIFTH BACE— Free-for-all Trot or Pace, one mile heais, three lo five. Parse 825li.00 SIXTH RACE— Five-eit-his mile and repeat; weight for age; winner of race No. 2 to carry 10 lbs. extra. Parse 5250.00. SEVENTH RACK — Three-fourths mile Pony Handicap Purse SlfOOO. Entrance Fee, 82.50. Stan- rs, S2 50 Hfiditiooal EIGHTH BACE Uuminion Handicap, one and one-quarter miles, for ell ages; pur e piven by thecliizensot Vancnuver. Purse J-iSO. 00. En- trance Fee. Sd 00. Starters, S5 UO addiional. NINTH RACE— One and one-quarter mile Hurdle Race. Purbe S200 00. for conditio s see entry Maoks. The ^ec^^-ta^v « ill take p ^-a^ure In replylag to any and all cinDmuolcailona with rtlerence tj transporta- tion, t ack fucUUies and desirable Inlormalion. Address: hOBT. L* IliHTON. ^ecrelaiy Va- couTPr Jockev Clab, P. O. Box 3h6 Vaijcouvrr. B. C. (Kff'VatiCi uvrr is Pasily r acbt-d by direct att-amers fri>iii tsnn raociscn and Pugt-t .Soujd Ports; frspfClally fiivorah e tirms ti» horsemen are maae on ihese bij»t9. Vancouver bas also direct railway couDecitoo with Seattle aud oiner poiuLs. bpeclal excursl-iri rbtes Irom all parls "."fsesc mp--iltg lo ibis Me^'ilogcan ,luifill engage- m^nts at tbe tVmuipeg, Manitoba, meeting on July lUth to 16th. 1899. The largest and best located sales pavilion on the Pacific Coast I Occidental Horse Exchange 731 HOWARD STREET. Near Third - - San FranelBCO. Having fitted up the above place especially for the sale of haroe«w horsey vehicles, harness, etc., It will afford me pleasure to currespnud wi^h owners regarding the Aactlon SatnH which I shall hoid at this place t-VtRY TUESDAY at 11 a. m Arrangements can be made for special eales of standard bred trotting siock. thoroughbreds, etc. My turf library is the largest on this Coast, hence Jam prepared to compile eatalogaes satisfactorily to my pauons. I take pleaeare in referring to any and all for whom I have soirt horses during the paat two years. "WM, G. LAYNG, Live Stuck Auctioneer. Telephone filain 5179, Only a Wind-Puff But it may lose you the race. Horse won't bring as much at the sale. It Looks Bad and in- dicates weakness. Eacing Colors, Uniforms and Eegalias. Finest Material, Best Work. Reasonable Prices^ Specialty made of Drivers' and Jockey Colore. Samples of goods and prices on application of the well known firm of J. M. LITCHFIELD & CO., 13 Post St., San Francisco. .^*Fioe Tailoring. Showing positions o! horses at each pole, A WORK 0sv mtb Spovtentcau 401 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR FOR 1099. At Sacramento, September 4th to 16th inclusive ENTRIES TO TROTTING AND PACING RACES CLOSE JULY 15, 1899. All Races to be contesiei at the State Fair on days to be hereafter de?ignated by the Board of Directors, and it will be the aim of tbe maDagement 10 arrange a proeram so as to allow horses entered in several events to start in each by putting sacb classes as they are entered in far enough apart lo permit of it. TROTTING PURSES. ( Horses to be Named wiih Entry July ISth, 1899. | Purse I PACING PURSES. Horses to be Named with Entry July ISth, 1899. Pnrse 2:40 Class Trotting, 3 in 5 $1000 2:30 Class Pacing, 3 in 5 SIOOO 2-26 " " " " " 1000 2:25 1000 2:22 " 1000 2:18 " " " " " 1000 NOMINATION PURSES. | NOMINATION PURSES. Nominations Close July 15th, 1899 and Horses to be Named [ Nominations Close July 15th, 1899, and Horses to be Named August 15th, 1899. j August 15th, 1899. 2:19 Class Trotting, 2 in 3 SIOOO 2:15 Class Pacing, 2 in 3 2:13 " " " " " 1000'2:12 Free-for-all " " " " 1500 Free-for-all '• " " " CONDITIONS. 81000 lOOO 1500 Entries to close with the Secretary, Peter J. Sbield=i, Sacramento. Tal.. Saturday, July 15. 1899. when horses (except in Nomination Porset) are to be named and eligible to the classes in which they are entered. intries In Nomination Parses to be made Jaly 15 1S99. horses to be named August 15, 1899. Entrance fee 5 per cent and 5 per cent, from money winners. Entrance fee due Joly 1^. 1899. and mast be paid day before race. Parses will be divided into four moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent., unless o'herwise provided for in conditinns of staKes now cirsed. Porses and stakes not filling satisfactorily to the Board ot Directors may be declared off; bnt persons who have Ta> de entries in pnrses so declared off may iransler said entries at any time up to and includiag Tuesday. Augu-t i5th. to such classes as are d-clared filled in wciicli they are eligible. The Board ol Direciors reserve tbe right to declare two starters a walk-over. When only two start they may contest for the entrance money paid in, to be divided 55 2-3 per cent, to tbe first and 331-3 per cent, to the second. A horee distancing tbe field shall he entitled to first and fourth moneys only, and in no other case will a hOFEe be entitled to more than one money. The Board of Directors reserve tbe right to change the hour and day of any race, except when it becomes necessary to ante-date a race, in which ins ance the nf^minators will receive three days' notice by mail to address of entrv. I he right reserved to declare off or postpone any or all races on account of wenther or other sofQcient cause. Entries not declared out bv 5 o'clock on the day preceding the race shall be required to start. Declarations mast he in writing and made at the office of the Entry Clerk at the track. Eacing colors should be claimed with entries, must be named by 5 n'clock. p m.. on the diy pre:ediot: the race, and must be worn on the track in all races. Colors will he regisiered in tbe order in wnich they are received, and if not named or when colors confiict, drivers will be required lo wear colors selected by tbe secretary. Hopples barred in trotting races, but will be permitted in pacing races. - - Drivers mast weigh in by 12 o'clock noon, day of race they are to drive. The Board reserve the right to inflict penalties for non-compliance with the above conditions. Otherwise than herein specified, National Trotting Asociaiioa rules are to govern. RUNNING. The Following Running StaJies Will Close August 15th 1899. JP^T" Eemainder of Eunning Program, for which liberal purses will be given, will be announced September lat, and will provide for additional overnight races to cover equivalent to six days' racing. No. 1— TBTE VTNCTOR STAKE— For tbree-year-olds and upwBrd^. Entrance SIO to accompany nomination: 3.5 additional for hrrses not dee ared by 4 p. ii day preceding race; with S300 added by the Society, of whifh S-^0 to second and SJo to third; S200 aodiiioual aod staKe to be named afcer winner if Vinclor's lime (1 :40) is beaten. One mile. No. 2— DEWt-T SELtING -^T ARE— For tbree-vear-olds. Entrance SIO to accompany nomin- ations; SI5 ad liiiooal f.ir horse- nnt declared br 4 p m the day precedine tbe race; 5300 added by the 8 K'ieiy. of wnich 550 lo second ?25 to ibifd Winner to he sold at auction If for S12O0, lo ca'ry rule weight; if for less two pounds allowed on eanh SlOO to STOO, thence three pounds for each Sli 0 loSl 0. Selling price to be plactd on starter through entry box bv 4 p m. on the day prece 'ine the race. A winncrof astake race or three or more i aces alter closing of entries to carry seven pounds extra. One mile. No. 3— THE CAPITAt CITT «TAKKS— A handicap for three-yf ar-olds and upwards. En- trance SIO to flccompuny nomina inn, with $ 5 ad lit ional for horses not declared by 4 p. m < ay preceding race; wi h S 00 added by the society, of whicb S'O to second and S25 to third. Weignts posted by li ii daypecfcdine race On*- mile and a furlong. No. 4— THE FAVORITE STAKE— A handicap for three-year-olds and upvrards. Entrance 310 to acrompsny nomi lati'in. wicb S:o adoiii mal for horses not dec ared by 4 P. m day preceding race: SfaO added hy the -^fiety. of whicn S70 to second and §30 to third Weigbts posted by li it. day before race One and one-quarter miles. No. 5— SCN'\T SLOPE STAKE— For two-year-old fillies EnlranceSlO to accompany the nom" inarion; 315 additional if not dedared out by 4 p m the day preceding the race; with S300 added by the Society, of w hie b 55) to .=econd and Sin to third. Weigbts five poands be'ow the scale, a winner of a state race in lS99 to carry five pounds extra w inoera of three or mo-e races of any value other than selling rflces since tbe date rf closirg the state, seven ponnds extra. Maidens allowed five ponnds; if beateTi three or more times si ore closing of stake s^veu pounds, and if not placed second or third twelve pounds, i'ive-eiglilhs mile. No. 6— THE CALIKOKNIA ANNUAI. STAKE— For two-ytar-olds. Entrflnce SIO to accom- pany nominaliouB; Slo additional for those not declared by 4 p it. the day preceding the race; with S300 added by the Society, of which 550 to second and S25 to third. Winners of two or more stake races at any time, to carry seven ponnds extra. Winners of tnree or more races oiher tha-' selling races, of any value after August loth, to carry two pounds ext'^a (or pacb win Horses beaten tbree or more times since that date allowed five piuods Maidens allowed five pound-, and if the produce of a mare or stallion th.at has not produced a "winner at the time of closinp of stake, five pounds additional; if of both, teu ponods. These allowances to he claimed at the time of entry. Maidens beaten three or nore times after tbe cosine of the stake and not placed second or third, twelve ponnds; allowances not accumulative. Six fnrlongs. No. 7— THE AUTUMN H ANDICAP— For two-year-olds Entrance SIO to accompanv nomina' tion: Sio additional for colts uoi declared bv 4 p. m day preceding race; witn SJJO added hv the Society ■ of which S50 to second and S.'5 to tbicd Weigbts pistel by U it. day before race. On« mile. No S— THE SH.AFTER SELLING sT VKES— For maideT two-year-oHs at time of closing. EntrsDCe gi to aecomp-inv nomination; SI5 adii'i >ii-ii for colts not deiiarel bv 4 P M of day preceding rare; witb S.'oO added by the Society, of which 3^0 'o second and SiO to tbird Winner to be sold at auctiO'i It lorSloOO. weigbt forsge: two oiaods allowel forea^h -$100 to 8100, then three pounds to S200. Winners of one race after closing to carry five pou'ids. of two or more, ten pounds extra. Value placed on starters throngh entry bos by 4 p ii day before race Six furlongs. No. 9-FL.ASH STAKE— For all age?. Ent'anre SiO Co arcompanv nomination; S!5 additional for horses not declared by 4 p. ji. the na^ preceding the rece: SWO added hy the Socifiy. of whiih ?50 to second. S25 to tbird Nnn-winners of five races this year if three years old and over, if a non- winner of a race in 1838 or 1S99 of the value of SiOO, allowed five pounds; oi of one ol the value of S6j0, ten pounds; of iloo, fif een ponnds; of S.3C0. twenty pounds. Six furlongs. No. ID— LADIES' S ■ AKES— For marpsand fillies three years old and upwards FntranceSlO to accompany tbe nomina ion; S15 addi'ional for horses not declared by 4 p m tbe day precedirg the race: Pocietv to add 8300. of which $.=0 to sec'>nd, $2-5 lo ihird. Winners of a race of SlwOor over m 1S98 or 1899 to carry scale weight. Non-winnerF in lS9i or IS^g of a mceof ?750, allowed seven pounds; oi a race of S400, twelve CK'unds; of S300 fifteen piuuds. Winners nf two or more laces other than fel'ing races after closring of stake to carry two pounds extra for each win. One and one-sixteenth miles. Tbe State Aericnltural ?ociety's rn'es to govrn except where conditions are otherwise AH declarations aod claims for al'owances due at 4 p m. day oreceitue ruee. unless otherwise specified in condit'ons. Owners ftnd trainers will be held responsible for snme. Entrance and declaration money to go to winner. No added money for less than four starters in 'different interests. In selling races beaten horses not liabte to claim R\4hi to use starting eaie is reserved. Eniries must state name, color, sex and pedigree of horse, with racing colors of the owner. ' Send for Entry Blanks. B. SPRECKIILS. President. P£TER J. SHIELDS, Secretary. Fresno Trotting Association. Four $1000 Purses (NOMINATION) FALL MEETmC Other Liberal Purses announced later on ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, JUNE 20TH, 1899. (RACES MILE HEATS TWO IN THREE) Hopples Barred in Trotting Baces but Allowel in Pacing Races. TROTTING. No. 1. 2:30 Class, Trotting No. 2. 2:15 Class, Trotting Purse siooo No. 3. «1000 No. 4. PACING. 2:30 Class, Pacing- 2:1 5 Class, Pacins: Purse 81000 SIOOO ENTRANCE- 3 per cent. .June 20th, 1899. 2 per cent, additional if not declared out on or before July loth, 1S90. Declarations void unless accom- panied by forfeit money. Horses to be named August 1st, 1899. CONDITIONS Entries to close Tune 2<^lh. 1S93 Honses to be named August l-t. Emrance ?. p-r cent, dne June 20. 1899. 2 per cent additional if not declared out on or l)efore July 15, 1S<*9. Declnraiions vod unless accompai icd bv fo-feit money. The Board of Directors reserve the right to declare < fT anv or a ii nf these i urses not fiUine satt-fdciorlly. Pnrses will be divid d into four moneys, namely, 50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Fivp per cent of the amount of tbe purse will be deducted from each money won. A. horse distanc- LOUIS HEILBROM, Pres. Ing the Qeld sbali ouly be entitled to first aod fourth moneys, bat Id no other case will a boi«e be enlltled to more th^n one money fonditional entries will be treated the eame as rf^eular entries, and nomitiators held under tbe rules. Hopples barred in trotiiog races but will be permuted in pacing races. Utne nlBe than Is specified 1q these conditions, Nattuuarj rotting Association Rules (except Rale 4) to govern . A. J. HUDSON, Sec'y., 1151 J. Street. 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(AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. l.-ALAMEDA AND SAN FRANCISCO COUNTIES) Annual Fair and Race Meeting to be iield Saturday, August 26tli to Saturday, Sept. 2d, inclusive. OAKLAND ■AT THE- CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB'S TRACK AT ^ ^ Grand Fair and Race Meeting ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, JULY 3D, 1899, NOTE— It will be the endeavor of the management to arrange a programme so as to allow horses entered in several events to start in each by putting such classes as they are entered in far enough apart to permit of it. GUARANTEED STAKES FOR TROTTERS. Horses to be Named With Entry July 3d, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5) stakes No. 1—3:40 Class Trotting SI. 000 No. 3-3:30 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 3—3:36 Class Trotting _ 1,000 No. 4—3:33 Claea Trotting 1,000 NOMINATION STAKES. Horses to be named Aug. 1, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) stakes No. 5—3:19 Class Trotting™ 81,000 No. 6—3:16 Class Trotting 1,000 So. 7—2:13 Class Trotting™ 1,000 No. 8— Free-for-all Trotting 1,500 GUARANTEED STAKES FOR PACERS. Horses to be Named With Entry July 3rd, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5) St alee B No. 9—3:30 Class Pacing SI, 000 No, 10—3:35 Clas9 Pacing l.OOO NOMINATION STAKES. Horses to be Named Aug. 1, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) stakes No. 11—3:18 Clats Pacing SI, 000 No. 13—3:15 Class Pacing 1,000 No. 13—3:13 Class Pacing 1,000 No. 14— Free-for-all Pacing , 1,500 GUARANTEED STAKES FOR TROTTING COLTS. GUARANTEED STAKES FOR PACING COLTS. No. IB— Two-Year-Olds Trotting {Mile Heats 2 in 3) S30O No. 17— Two-Tear-Olds Pacing (Mile Heats 2 In 3) S300 No. 16— Three-Year-Olds Trotting {MUe Heals 2 in 3) 500 No. 18— Tliree-Year-Olds Pacing (Mile Heats 2 In 3) 500 OTHER GUARANTEED STAKES. No. 19— 3:35 Class Trotting (Mile and repeat, under saddle) S300 i No. 30—3:30 Class Pacing (Mile and repeat, under saddle) ,. S300 No. 31— Two Miles and Repeat-3:34 Class for Trotters and Pacers S500 CONDITIONS. Entries to close with the Secretary, Jos I. Dimond, 306 Market St.. Sau Francisco, Cal., Monday, July 3d, 189'. when horses (except in Nomination States) are to be uamed and be eligible to the classes in which f-ev are entered. Euiries to he made in Nomination Stakes July 3rd, 189a, and horses to be named August 1, 1899 Entra. ce fee due Inly 3rd. 1899. and must be paid before the rflce Stakes not filling satl^Jtactorilv to the Board of Directors may be declared o£E. but persons who have iDSde eniries tn stakt-sso declared off msy transfers id entries at any time up to and including Saturday, July ISih. 1S99. to su -h oiber c^as-esas sre dec ared filled in which they are eligible. intakes will be divided into four mune^a-50, 25. 15 and 10 per cent. Entrance 5 per cent, and 5 per cent, of ihe amouut of the Stakes will be deducted from each money won. The Board of Pi'-ectors reserve the right to declare two el arte rs a walk-over Whpn only two start they may contest for the entrance money paid in, to be dvided 6fi 2-3 per cent, to the first ani 33 1-3 per cent to the second home A horse dieiancing the field shull be entitled to S ret and fourth moneys o^ilv and in no other ease will a horse be entitled to more than one money. Tne Board of Directors reserve the light to change the hour and day ol any race, except when it Addreaa all communications to "W, M. KENT, President. becomes necessary to antedate a race, in which instance the nominators will receive three days' notice by mail to address of entry. The right reserved to declare off or postpone any or all rac3S on account of weather or other sufficient cause. Entries not declared out at 5 o'clock, p si., on the day preceding the race shall be required to start and declarations must be in tviiting and mnde at the < ffiee of the -secretary at the track. 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No. 22Ji GEAKY STKEET. SAN" FRA.NCISCO, SATURDAY, JUNE 24.1899. PSYCHE— Chestnut Mare by Cupid, dam Sister to Grade S. 2:22. Bred and Owned by Mr. A. B. Spreckels, San Francisco, Cal. Old Jenny's Produoe. Mr. A B. Spreckels of this city, certainly had a treas- ure in the old mare Jenny by Bull Pnp. Bred to Guy WUkea she gave him Hulda 2:08J4', and mated with Specolation she produced three fillies, who in turn are proving themselves like their mother, strong in speed producing powers. Gracie S. 2:22, is the dam of Dione 2:09J^; Lillie S. is the dam of Venus II.. a green mare that won both her races at the Denver meeting dur- ing the past week and took a record of 2:19)^, while the third is the dam of the handsome mare Psyche whose portrait appears above. Psyche has never yet started in a race, but she is entered at all the Cali- fornia meetings whose parses are already closed and wiU be campaigned all through the circuit. She is a handsome chestnut in color with light mane and tail, a white face and both hind ankles white. She is one of the most perfectly gaited of line trotters, needs no boots or toe weights, and will certainly get a low mark this year barring accidents. Mr. Geo. Berry, who is train- ing and will race her, believes she is fully as good a mare as her sister in blood Venus II. that is considered one of the crack three year olds of the year. 4:06 fRife ^veeitev «tl> ^trrtemmC [Jdhe 24, 1899 DENVER'S FIRST WEEK. Inoidents of the MeetlD^ and Summaries the Harness Events. Oar lasL week'e report of the Denver meetiog inclnded only the races of the openiDg daj, Saturday, June lOtb, in the first of which the Cupid mare Veoas II., owned by Mr. A. B. Spreckets, won in Btraigbt beats and took a record of 2:21^, W. G. Diirfee's McKinney colt Dr. Book being a good second in each heat and showing Bome great bursts of speed. Little Thorne, in the 2:09 pace, acted very much as be did in California last year, going to the half very fagl bnt "blow- ing np'^ after that. He managed to win the first heat, and got third money out of the race. On Monday, June 12th, there was a good attendance and in fact the meeting bas been well attended every day. The first harness event was a trotting race free for-all, to road wsgon, two in three, and wab for a prize instead of a purse. The bay mare Trilby P., by Tipton Nutwood, won in straight heats, her best time being in thesecond heat which was trotted in 2:19*. M7ron McHenry started his converted mare Rose Croix (2:lli trotting), by Jay Bird, in the three minnte pace and won handily in three heats, getting a mark of 2:15^ at the lateral gait for her in the second beat. Boss Croix bas an ailing leg and after this race she showed eyldence of lame- ness. She had to be scratched in the other events in which she was entered at the meeting, and Mr. McHenry does not expect to get her to man^ more races this year. On Monday while Sohnuj Blue was j^^ging L. E. Claw- son's mare Phcebe Childers on the track in the forenoon, she reared np and fell over backward. She struck squarely on her back, striking her bead with considerable force, bat was not injured serioasly, as she won her race a few days later. Ttie opening event on the program of Taesday, June 13:b was the 2:20 trot. In this race Venus II. was a starter and a big favorite, on her win of the previous Saturday and the great speed she had shown in her work. John Blue was up behind her. Just after getting away in the first beat Venus lost a shoe and went to a break. She lost a great deal of ground and though Blue got her sattled after the field had passed, and drove very fast to the half, she was so aobalanced that she again lost her feet and was once m^re almost hope- lessly out of it. Blue got her steadied, however, and made a wonderful drive for the heat but was beatea a head by Glen Allie in 2:23^. They put a new shoe on her before the next heat and it was all over, as she won easily, reducing her record to 2:19^ in the second heat. There were no Californians in the 2:20 pace, which was the second race Tuesday. Beward S. was the favorite but her driver Silsby landed her fourth in the first heat and was thereupon taken out and McHenry subslitated. He made it three straight. The j adges awarded him $50 for his masterly handling of Reward S. One of the best trotters thai has shown up this year came out in the 2:24 trot and won in one, two, three order. This fellow seems to be rightly named. He ia called Success, and is by Superior. His three heats in 2:17J, 2:19} and 2:14^ show that he not only has speed but can keep it up for three heats. Success is the property of Da Bois Brothers. Mur- ray Howe, the well known editor of the Chicago Horse Ke- view, who is in Denver, with a commission to bay two good trotterSj offered $3000 for Success, but the oflPer was declined. He then asked W. G. Darfee if his McKinney horse Dr. Book was for sale. The latter said it would take $5000 to buy the Doctor. Darfee got second money in the race won by Success, with Mowilza, a mare by Soudan that he thinks will trot very fast by fall. In the 2:12 pace California was second, third and fourth, Aelse winning, in 2:12i, 2:13, 2:12J, Jennie Mc being second, Bill Nye third and You Bet fourth. Aelse went the first half of the third heat in this race in 1:03} and Jennie Mc and Bill Nye kept up pretty close to him. Coney, the foar-year-old son of McKinney, was the star attraction of the Thursday races. It was nis first start in a race and as he has been heralded as a regular locomotive for speed everybody wanted to get a look at the black fellow. McHenry was ap behind him when the race was called. He drew the outside, but went, right out in front when the word was given and though McHenry insisted the heat was only a jog for him, it was in 2:14} and two of the starters were distanced. The second heat f?as still easier for him as it was a second slower. The third heat, however was rather sensational. At the half-mile pole Coney was nearly a sixteenth in front of his field, and McHenry con- cluded to lake him back and win in a jog. The colt broke and lost a lot of ground before McHenry got him steadied, and then he broke again. By the time he was brought down to his gait Princess and Lottie Smart had passed him and were a full sixteenth in the lead and iust turning into the stretch. McHenry began driving and the wonderful colt fairly flew. He caught the leaders by the time they hnd reached the distance flag, passed them and jogged in in 2:23}, Those who saw him make this buist of speed say that he joght to be a 2:05 representative for McKinney before the olose of the year. Phcebe Childers had a rather hard job to win the 2:17 trot the eame day, bat the stoat game little mare finally did the trick when five heats had been trotted, John Blue handled the ribbons over the daughter of Sir Roderick and of reduced her record to 2:15Ho the third heat, and equalling this time the fifth. Phoe'oe lost the first two heats on account of breaking, and in the last heat made a break just as she reached the half mile pole. Before Bine bad. her going again she was back in the bunch, but came strong and was in the lead at the .'head of the stretch. Trilby P. overtook: her but could not last, and then the Stamboul horse, Ellert, driven by Van Bokfcelen took a whirl at her. They finished so close that many thought Ellert had won, but the judges de* cided that Phcebe had it by a nose. There was bnt one harness race Friday, the 16tb. Rose Croix had sold favorite for this race, but she had to be scratched on account of lameness and the race went to the mare Celeste R.j who won easily enough in three straight heats. Saturday, June 17tb, was a great day at Overland ?ark, and nearly eight thousand people enjoyed the spectacle of seeing Searchlight pace a third heat in 2:05^ The son Oi Djirknight was the champion three -year-old of 1897, the champion four-year-old of 1898, and certainly bids fair to be the champion five-year-old this year. There were four starters in the 2:05 pace, but they did not class with the Keating & Crellin stallion. He won the first beat in a ]og in 2:I0i^, the second in 2:08| and waiving distance in the last heat paced the oval in 2:05^ and could have made it a second faster without being urged. The last quarter was made in 30} seconds. It was a grand performaoce for a day in Jane and was received with tremendous applause by the immense crowd of people present. W. G. Darfee landed first motey in the 2:35 trot with Mowilzi, a daughter of Soudan. The first heat was a pro cession, Mowitzi leading all the way. The time was 2:24} Thesecond heat was faster, but the judges thought Glen Allie should not get beaten so easily, and substituted Mc- Henry for Shartzer in tne third heat. He made one of bis furious drives in the stretch, sncceeded in carrying Mowilza oS her feet and Glen Allie landed firft at the wire in 2:21}. Darfee was not caught napping in the fourth heat, however, and won it in 2:20}. SATURDAY, JUNE 10. 3:00 class, trottiog, parse f500. Venus II, b m, by Cupid. (Blue) 111 Dr. B > k. hg, by McKlooey „ {Durieei 2 2 2 MiTKinley, b g, by Ai.ay Pjgue. — „ (Mcunire) 3 4 3 Aggregate, br b. by Azmoor (Van BokkeltDj 4 3d Beiva, o m, by Azmoor.- (Wilson) d Time— 2:21>^, 2:23H. 2:24. 2:09 class, paclog, purse f500. Raymo' d M.,blk b,by Thoindyke (JohnsoD) 4 3 111 Aelse, b b. by Camp __..._ (S^hanzer) 3 12 2 2 lilue Thoroe, bg, by Hftwlhoroe (.Blue) 1 < 3 4 3 Roberts, cu g, by drragon (Heury) 5 6 4 3d Lottie Smart, cb m, by Boswell (Anthoay; 2 2 5 d Time— 2:12M, 2:14,1^, 2:12Ji, 2:17»4, 2:16. SJONDAT. JUNE 12. Free for all trot to waRon, prize. Trilby P., b m, by Tipton Nutwood - (Boberts) 1 1 King Holiday, b h, by HolJiday (Oijlord) 2 2 Dazzle. Dm, by Slander ^..(Stewart) 3 3 Time— 232. 2:19J^ Facing, 3:00 class, parse fSOO. Rose CroLx, ra m, by Jay Bird „ (McHenry) 111 ue-irge C, b h, by Judge Toler _ (.Conleyj 2 2 3 Celeste R., b m, by Pilot Kuox. „ (Johnson) 4 3 2 Peter, b g, by Cinile „ - .vw....„„ tCoveyl 3 5 4 Priucess, ch m, by teuperior (iLoomis) 6 4 d Harty, blk m, Woliarid, (McUasiere) d Time— 2:16,4, 2:15»i, 2:17*^ TUE3DAY, JUNE 13. Trotting, 2:30 class, parse fJOO, best three in five. Venus II., b m, by Cupid— Lilly S., by Speculation... ...(Blae> 2 11^ Gl--n Allie, ch m, by (jlenwood „ (schartzeri lis-' Teller, b g, by leniabet _ (Tioktr) 3 3 2^ Dr. Duaicavy, b g. by HItecq's BelmonL. (Hardin) 4 4 4 4 Time— 2:23"^, 2:19»^. 2:21S, 222)^, Pacing, 2:20 class, parse |500, best three In five. Beward S, blk g, by Sbadelan i (inward (McHenry) 4 1 1 1 Jim Dlctsoo, b g, by (ieu. Dickson (Carr) 12 2^ Sally I'aylor, bm, by President Wilkes ■. (Johntion) 2 5 5 King Aliamont- bs. by Allamoni _ (Fmuk) 3 3 4 3 Hospicion, br g, by Superior „ (Wallace) 3 6 3 5 Jane T., sf. by _ .„ (Conley) 5 6 3 5 Uba, b m, by Superior (Weaver) d Time— 2:163^, 2:155^. 2:20, 2:16. WEDNESDAY, JUNE U. 2:21 class, trotting, parse 1500. Sqcc^-ss. gr g, by fauperior _ (Weaver) 111 Mowliza. 0 m, by ilcKmoey (Darlee) 2 4 3 Grauite, b g, by Deputy (Brownj 3 5 2 Kvadna gr m, by Saperior ..(Connelly) 5 2 4 Nellie Campbell, b m _(Loomis) 4 3d George Dlion, b b, by Ashland Wilkes (Johnsun) 6 d Time— 2,17,4, 2:19,4, 2:14»<, 2:12 class, pacing, parse |500. Aelse, bh, by Camp (Shartzer) ill Jeaoie itac, b m, by McKinney „ ("urf-ej 2 2 3 Bill Nye, bit h. by Oscar Stelnway. (Hodgts) 4 3 2 You Bet, b g, by McKinney „..„ (Samord) 3 4 5 Rnssie Clay, D m, by Clay „ (Loomls) 5 5 4 Ophelia, g uj, by Aitred (Johnsun) 6 d Time-2:12>i, 2:13, 2:12>i. . THURSDAY, JUNE 15. Trotling, 2:17 class, parse $500 Phoebe Childers, b m. by Sir Roderick (Blae) 2 4 Sister Alice, b m, by Baron WIIijps (McHenry) 7 i Trilby P-, b m, by Ti ton Nutwood _ „..(LhapiD) 1 3 Ellert, b g, by SiambouU (Van BokEeien) 3 2 Hooper, b n, by ishland Wilkes (Berraps) 5 6 King HolUday. b h, by Holllday „.(bhoriza) S 5 Kaue, bh, by Spokane (Magulrej 4 d Time— 2:134. 2:18M,2:15M. 2:16 3i,2:I5M. Pacing, 2:40 class, purse ?500. Coney, brg, by McKinney _ (Blae) Larty Smart, ch m, by Roswell „ (Murphy) Princess, ch m. by Superior .^ (Magalre) Blast b h, by onward _ (Hedges) Anlne B., ch h, by (Camldy) Time— 2;HJ<, 2:154, 2:23>i. FRIDAY, JUNE 16. Pacing, 2:2S class, parse ?500. Celeste R., b ro, by Pilot Knox. _ (Johnson) Suspicion, b g, by Superior _ (Wallace) Olga, b m, by Saperiir (w eaver) Blast, b s, by Onward ...;.„.._ „ (Hodges) Arline B , en m, by „ (Cahsiay) Shelah.bm, by Jefferson (Hnist) Time— 2;19>4, 2:195(, 2:17. 2 2 5 4 6 W .^(McHaniT) ...( asslday) ..- ;..(L Kimla) ...-.(JohosoDj SATURDAY, JUNE 17. Pacing, 2:05 class, porse J500. Searchlight, br s. by I arknlght _.._ ^.., Ravmund M,blks,by rharndyke..... _ W. W. f-.chg.by Ben Lomond ,. -Ophelia.^ m, by Aitred ..^^'.^ Time— 2:10i^. 2;C8=^.;-2:05Ji. Trotting, 2:35 class, pnrse J500 Mowltza, br m, by soudan (,Duriee) Glen Aliie, sm, by Qlenwood — (Shartzer and McHenry) Kerol.ite, d g, by Met-or „..„".\ (McAvoy) Belva, b m, by Phatlamont King. ..:: ( a iison ) McKinley, br g, by Andy Pogue ..,..;•.( McGolre) ■ Time-2:244,2:21J^, 2:21,'!g,2:20J^ - Charter Oak's Card. P W. B. Fasig and Andy Welch have decided upon the program for the opening meeting at Hartford. At first glance it looks as though the Charter O^k management was not eatiefied that the two in three plan is popular with the msjority of owners and drivers, as all the open clasees are to be three in five, while those that closfed.last winter - are two m three. The program foUowe; Monday, Joly 3 -2:14 trot^ 2in 3. $1000; closed; 2:30 pace, 3 in 5, $1000, closed: 2:30 trot, 2 in 3, $1000, closed. Tuesday, July 4— Bicycle races, 2:15 pace, 2 in 3, $1000, closed; 2:17 trot, 3 in 5, $1000, closed; F. F. A. trot, 2 in 3, $1000, closed; saddle handicap, 2 in 5, for amitears only, champion cup, value $500. Wednesday^ July 5—2:19 trot, 2 in 3, $1000, closed; 2:20 pace; 2 in 3, $1000, closed; 2:10 trot, 2 in 3, $1000, closed;^ trotting handicap, 1 1-8 mile dash, $200, open. Thorsday, July 6— Bicycle races; 2:25 pace, 3 in 5, $600, open; 2:23 trot, 2 in 3, $1000, closed; 2:04 pace, 2 in 3, $1000, closed. Friday, July 7—2:40 trot, 3 in 5, $600, open; 2:12 pace, 2 in 3, $1000, closed; 2:12 trot, 3 in 5, $600, open. Saturday, July 8— Bicycle races; 2:08 pace, 2 in 3, $1000, closed; 2:20 trot, 3 in 5, $600, open; 2:10 pace, 3 in 5, $600, open; handicap pace, 1 1-8 mile dash, $20U. open. Pair at Oonoord. The directors of this, the 23rd Agricultural District, com- prising Contra Costa county, met Tuesday and organized for an aegressive campaign in the interests of a district fair. Henry J. Curry was elected president; James Rankin, treas- urer, and A. B. McKenzie, secretary. The dates fixed for holding a fair in this coan»y are September 26ih, 28tb, 29th and 30th, and the place will be at Concord. The directors are enthusiastic, wide-awake men and they are determined to stir up the multitude to a point of intense interest which will carry forward the enterprise to a pleasini; and profitable success. It is not to be a meeting exclosively for horsemen, but for people engaged in all lines of industry. There will be horses galore, of course, but big pumpkins, fat pigs, roosters of rare intelligence, cows that give a barrel of milk, corn- stalks 'steen feet hieb, wheels and wheels within wheels, and may be, a horseless carriage or two and everything that goes to make up a genuine, old-.'ashioned county fair will be down on the program. Begin to prepare something for the occasion. — County Paper. Yolo is Organizing. At a public meeting held at Woodland last Tuesday evening the preliminary steps were taken toward the reorftanization of Agricultural District No. 40, comprising Yolo county, for which the last Legislature made an appropriation. The fol- lowing gentlemen were named as eligible for directors: Charles Hoppin of Yolo, John Keith Jr, of Davisville, C. A, Stevens of Cadenassa, J. O. Chalmers, C. F. Burns, A. M. Eritt, Charles Nelson and Sam Montgomery of Woodland. The secretary was instructed to notify these gentlemen to meet at the law offices of A. W. North in Woodland this afternoon at 2 o'clock for the purpose of organizstion. At that time the officers must be elected and the articles of in- corporation prepared in legal form. The Governor will then be notified of the action cf the meeting of the associa- tion and the election of its directors, the meeting of the directors and the incorporation. It is then the duty of the Governor to appoint eight directors, but he is not restricted to the names selected by the meeting. Eepoets from Germany have it that the brown mare Lil- lian May, by Advertiser — Lady Xutwood, by Nutwood, sec- ond dam Lady Mac, by American Boy Jr., is the fastest trotter in Germany, and is likely to become the champion of Europe. She was foaled on the Palo Alto Farm in 1895, and was purchased by German parties at the Cleveland Blue Bibbon eale of May, 1898. That Cobwebs is faster than evenpas evidenced one day last week when he stepped a quarter on the New York Speedway in 29 seconds. Mr. Straus says he frequently drove the Eon of Whips quarters at Fleetwood in 30 Eeconds, and is satisfied he can do better than that any time on the Speedway when the horse is right. The twenty-eight sheet lithographed stand to be issued by the Empire City Trotting Club for its Grand Circuit meeting, will represent a hot racing scene, the horses life size and Portraits of distinguished animals, while the drivers are also portraits of eminent reinsmen, who will be recognized when seen. June 24, 1899] (Rlje ^veehev an& ^ovt&nxtxtu lot RAOINa AT HONOLTJIiU. Loupe "Wins ttie Stock Exchange Oup and Lo"wers leland Record. The steamer Ansttalasia, which arrived from Honolula last Tuesday, broopht the first account of the two days' racing fceld at Kfpiolani Park, June 11th and 12th. There was a very large attendance both days and better racing has never been seen on the islands. The 6rst day was nearly entirely devoted to running, with the following results: Kamehame^ia Cop. Maidens. One-balf mile— Permanlnto, a m, by Dnbe o* NurfoIK— Eloa K. won; Seabreeze, by Senator Sranf rd. second. Gaiery Aci. by Sbenaodoah, iMrd. Jennie E also ran. Time. 0:oL Kapinlaoi Cnp. Free-for-all. One-half mile-Venns, b m, by Verona— Eelilada, won; FrauK S. second. Red Pike, by George Kinney, tbird. J. B. also ran. Time, OiiSJa. Kalakaaa Cap. Five forlnng^. f»r Hawaiian-bred horses— Amarino, by Kealia, won: Kojalist, by Seuator Stanford, second. Time, 1:04 1-5. Hoslta Cnp, One mile— Venns, by Verona- Belllnda, won: AntLJote, by Se aior Stanford, second; Sympathetlc'a Last, by Falrplay, lliird . Garlellne and Van V\ agner also ran. Time, 1:47 1-5. Oceanic S. S. Co.'s Cnp. Six Inrlongs— Amarlno. by Kealia, won ; Koy- aiist, by aenalor standford. second. Time, 1:20 l-S. Trolling. One mile — Morosco woo, Lady Wentworth second. Time, 3:01 1-5. On the second day the great pacing race between Loupe, Our Boy, Irish Lassie and Violin, all California bred horses, came cff and proved a victory for Loupe. The race is described in the Honolulu Commercial idvertieei as follows: The belting was heavy, the talent being evenly divided between Our Boy and Irish Lassie. One wager alone of $1000 a side was registered between these two horses. Violin was consideied to hpve a fighting chance, with Loupe the dark borse both literally and 6guratively. The general favorite was Our Boy, who was hard pressed in public favor by Irish Lassie. The start of the first heat was all satis- factory. Loupe, Our Boy, Irish Lassie and Violin was the order at the first eighth, the latter having broke soon after the start. As they passed the half Oar Boy broke and dropped backapiint. Loupe with astonishing speed kept the lead into the stretch, pursued by Irish Lassie. Our Boy again broke and trailed the procession. As they came down the stretch with Loupe leading, the shouting of the short-enders was tremendous. Under the wire the black horse fiished, lengths ahead of Lassie, while Violin led Oar Boy. Time, 2:12 2-5. The second beat was as exciting as the first. Loupe got away badlv. Ojr Boy swung into the pole ahead and led the bancb^to the half when Irish Lassie tied him. Here Loupe again proved himself an aatonishing performer by closicg on the leaders and hanging with them neck and neck. As they pasaed the last qaarter Loupe lost his elegant chance by breaking. Our Boy forged to the front and was stiil there as they rushed under the wire, Irish Lassie second. Loupe third. Time, 2:1dJ. The third heat was the all important one. There seemed little doubt that upon the result of it haug the race. The flag fell on a perfect start. Lassie soon broke lessening her chances. Our Boy and Loupe fonght it out together to the last half. Here Loupa again let out a few lengths and com* menced drawing away from the sorrel. Irish Lassie had in the meantime passsi Violin. Into the stretch they whirled in the same order. The crowds were rampant. All the names of the horses were mingled in one loud shout. Loupe never faltered and came down the stretch like a whirlwind with no need of the whip that McManus laid upon him. Our Boy followed the black under the wire, Irish Lassie third. The third heat and race belong'rd to the dark horse. Time, 2:18. The following are the summaries : Honolula stock Exchange Cap, J250 added- Loope, blfe g, byJofin Sevenoaka — . — « (McManns) 13 1 Oar Boy, cb g. by Vernon Boy.._ — (CosteUo) 4 12 Irish Las-ie. b m, by St. fatrick «.- -(ulbson) 2 2 3 VioUn, b m, by Alex Bntton _ (Qalnn) 3 4 4 Time— 2:12 2-5, 2;15>i, 2:18. Gentleman's Driving Race— Hawaiian Jockey Club Cup. W. ^Vallers' Flora G - 1 Prince David's Morosco .... 2 Prince Cap a's ~Iiver Kins. „, 3 Dr. Humphries' G assie B — - -.._.. ; 4 Tlme-2:38. Union Cap — One-half mile — Dead heat between Venus and Frank 8* Time, 0:1933. Eon off. Venus walked over. Maua Cup- Five furlongs— Garteline won: Bed Pike second, BoyaUst third. Time. 1:03'^. Irwin Cap- One mile— Amarino won; Antidote second, Seabreeze third. Time, 1:47. WaikapQ Cap— Six farlonga— Venns first. Royalist second. Time, 1:18_ Criteritin Cup — One and a qaarter miiea— Amarino woo; Antidotes o- ond. Sympaiheilc's Last third. Uanellne, Permanlnto and Van Wagner also ran. Time, 2:15Ji. NOTES. Trainer Durfee was without harness horses in the events, but landed firet money with his runners. There was a pretty heavy side bet that Our Boy would make a better showing in the free-for-all than Irish Lassie, and he did it. The next races will he held at Kapiolani Park track on July 4th, this year. Most of the horses that have been in training will be kept right on with their work for the coming day. Loupe was a genuine surprise, having been entered merely to "make the event interesting." The horse was driven by McManus, who had such great success in developing the green horse Fred Button. Flora G., the winner of the gentleman's driving race, is the old mare by Altoona that the late Harry Agnew sent to the Islands. She is eighteen years old. Rich Prizes For HorsemeD. Secretary Shields of the State Agricultural Society sends us the following statement showing that $28,250 has already been bang up for trotting, pacing and running horses at the coming State Fair, -to which other purses will be added mak- ing the total at least {40,000. A table is also appended showing the comparative amounts given by this association for 1897, 1898 and 1899. Trotting purees to close July loth— 4 purses...- ..54.000 Pacing purses to close July IStli— 3 purees „ _ 3.000 ?7,000 NomiDation parses, Trotting, to close July loth— 4 purses „. 81.5C0 Nomination parses. Pacing, to close July loth— 3 purses _ „. 3,500 «8,0C0 Added moneys to Occident and Stanford Stakes 8 700 Four added moneys to stakes closed 18j9 „ 1,000 51,700 Running. Added money. Futurity. „ $1,000 Ten runntog stakes to close August loth- 3,050 Sl.OoO Twenty-five Overoiglit purses at S30O,..„ 7,500 7,o00 S2S,250 C01tPi3ATm: TABLE. 1897 1S9S 1S99 Trotting and pacing advertised and added moneys „ ~ _...S14,700 S9.3fl0 S16.70O Running purees and added money to stakes 10.350 9.850 11.550 S25,05O 519,150 528,2o0 This shows an increase over last year of $7400 for the har- ness horses and $1700 for the runners. In addition to the $2S,2oD as above, the entrance monevs and payments will bring the total amount to be distributed to horsemen during the twelve days of the Fair to not kss than $40,000. Special purses will be given ezclnsively for horses that are entered and start in the running stakes that do not win. The twenty-five overnight running purses will be very liberal and free entrance- The conditions and distances will be made to sui"; horses that are stabled on the ground or those that notify the Society of their intention to race there. Bat no race for three-year-olds and over will be at a less distance than six furlongs. Baces for fillies and mares ezclasively will be given at different distances. Horees In Hawaii. GETTING READY FOR THE FOURTH. During a recent visit to the Hawaiian Islands I was greatly surprised to note the general excellence of the horses in use on the Islands, and my curiosity was aroused sufiB- ciently to induce me to make some inquiries. My surprise was further increased when I learned that several of the speediest trotters and pacers of California had been shipped to Honolula and that a deep interest was taken in speed and breeding by not a few of the Islanders. Of course, this in- terest is largely confined to the Americans residing there, but still it can be truthfully said that the natives themselves are enlhasiasiically fond of racing contests and always attend the races in a body. The late Sing Kalakaaa laid out a fine mile track in Kapiolani Park, just at the edge of the city, and during his reign a number of very succe&sful meetings were given. The aneettled condition of affairs during the days of the republic prevented any large meetings daring that period, but now with annexation I look for a renewal of interest in this sport and will be greatly surprised if we do not hear from that section wllh reports of successful race meets. The weather in Honolulu is such that racing could be enjoyed any and e^ery day in the year. The thermometer varies only about three degrees in their winter and summer seasonSj and the average temperature is about 74 degrees. Wo city in the world has better driveways than Honolula They are made of crushed lava rock, which is porous and with use becomes smooth as asphalt. The road commissioner is a hustler, and the plan of making convicts repair and build the roads gives the city a splendid system of drive- ways at a email expenditure. Everybody rides in cabs or carriages, and Honolulu pos- sesses many rubber-tired vehicles. The driving horses are of the very best quality, aud I was forced to admire many times the splendid turnouts furnished by the various livery stables. Horses are a luxury in this far-off place, for every pound of feed and hay must be shipped in from 'Frisco or Seattle. Hay is often $40 per ton and oats and ground feed are cor- respondingly high. It seems that the grasses of this tropical coantry are lack- ing in some of the essential elements of nutrition, though the soil produces abundantly and all the year round. I saw cattle and horses feeding in the fields, np to their knees in rich green grass, and all looking as thin as crowbaits. Little attention has been paid to the cultivation of foreign grasses, or perhaps some species might long ago have been found which woald produce hay of the desired quality. The fact that the hay lands are usually planted insngar, which yields a yearly net income of something like $200 must acconnt in a ^reat measure for this seeming difference. With the land worth so much more for sugar, of course few will try to pro- duce hay. On the uplands, in sections not suitable for sugar or taro, I believe hay can be cultivated and that the crop would be profitable, for it could be cut several times a year, and the market is always good. The grasses of Central America, in a region nearly similar to the Islands in climate and other natural conditions, are verr nutritious. It would seem that they might be grown in Hawaii with same results — Benito in Minnesota Horsemao. Golden Gate Park Driving Association Will Give Six Good Purses. Nearly a hundred enthusiastic members of the Golden Gate Park Driving Association met at Kapp's Hall, 1200 Market street last Tuesday evening at which time entries closed for the matinee races to be held by the Club on the National holiday next month. There will be six races on the card, in all of which there have been liberal entries, and a better class of horses than have been seen at the meetings for some time. The O'Kane Challenge Cup race has bat four entries, but a hot race is expected, and as the time made will fix the class for the next contest great interest is being taken in the outcome of thin event. Admission to the park will be free at this meeting and as the day will be observed generally by all, the chances are that an immense crowd of people will take advantage of the opportunity to ecjoy a day of good epoit. This is just what the association desires, as its members wish to arouse among the people of Sai) FranciscD and vicinity greater interest in the sport of road driving and the gentleznan's light harness horse. Mr. Badd Doble, the great trotting horse driver, has been requested to act as starter of the races and has consented to do so. Entries to the events to be pulled off at this meeting are as follows, and each race is for a purse of $100. First race, tree-for-all— F. G. O'Ka e's Roan Wilkes, G. W. Berry's Chris Petersen, Albert Joseph's Primrose, J. E. Coon's Planket, H. F. Patrick's Catinka, Charles Newman's Butcher Boy. Second race, 2:30 class — L. Richardson's Baby D., F. G. O'Kane's Peanuts, H. Dunlap's King Cadenza, George W. Kaiser's Alta Velo, A. Joseph's Carrie C, N. Curley's Prince C, N. A. Hottna's Correct, R, A. Auzerais' Mattie B , M. A. Hammond's Guy Vernon. Third race, 2:40 class — L. Bichardson's Ethel H., J. O'Kane's Sandow, E. Stewart's Billy McKinley, J. W. Hamerton's Alfred H., William C, Hamerton's Fairmount Prince, D. T. Miller's Lee Ro^e. Fourth race, 2:.50 class — E. Aigeltinger^s Nellie Campbell J, C. Kirkpatrick's Lullaby, W. C. Hamerton's General Smith, D. T. Miller's Sweet Peas, H. W. Miller's Lady Fal- rose, Dr. Lainer'a Blanche L., H. F. Patrick's A. B, P., J. G. Chesley's Bobby P. Fifth race, O'Kane's Challenge Cup, green class — K. F. Gallagher's Admiral Dewey, J. C. Oalandi's Harvey B., W. C. Hamerton's Prince Howard, Dr. G. W. Leek's Dentioa. Sixth race, butchers' race— C. Torre's Old Jim, G, Tassi's Headlight, R. Cansani's Zeph, Lou Weiner's unnamed geld- ing, A. Consani's Jack. Additional Directors. Governor Gage last Satorday appointed the following Di- rectors of the Agricultural Districts : District No. 5, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties — Ed Topham, F. W, Covey, George T Ballinger, James W- Rea, Paul P. Austin, William B. Eankin, Dr. F. la Spada, W. A. Parkhnrst. District No. 33, San Benito Connty— Thomas McCloskel, William Palmtag, R. J, Orr, G. M. Ashe, E Zinetta, J. A. Anzer. District No. 44, Colusa County— E. C. Pearl, C. P. Wilson, John F. Campbell, C. D. Slantou, William Ash, L. G Manor, W. H. Harrington, W. R. Merrill. Patents of Interest to Horsemen June 13th. Paul W. Am le, Coopertowm. X. D., Hopple, 627,010 Charles A. Behlen. Cincinnati. Ohio, Tblll Coupilne. 626.851. EdrarM. Blrdaal!. BuQalo. N. Y.. Wheel Ri.u. .S-.T 012 Samael H. Blately. Troy, Kans., Storm Kroot (or Vehicle, 625 951. AJIen B- Ddj-moQ, fetor's Cr eu.Il]., Trace Carrier. 6;6.9!)2. George H. Feraald, Xorth East, Pa., AnU-raiUiae Thllt Coopllne, 62S.862. *^ *' John CalloglF. tJpperglade, W. Va., Hame Attacnment. 626,731. James M. Hendrlclca. laylnrviUe, III.. WHgoo Tongne. e-i7.u75 Bobert G. Lohda, Kort Atkinson, \V u , Fiitti Wheel. 628,7e9. George B Man, Sew Yrot, N. Y., Coal Wagon. 626.711. JohusoQ Mealey, Howard Lake, Mian., checkrvln Hook or Fastener, 627,005. Frank Novotay, Badger. Mian,. Neck Voke. 62^,922. Ellas W Powers. Cblcage, III., Horshshoe, 626,7^5. Martiaaa9 Ross. Chicago, III . Vehicle A"heel. 6:6 724, Henry C. Swao. Oahk si. Wla , Claoao lor Vehicles. 626,877. Frank D. Wilt. AUentown, Pa., Horsesuoe Calk, 6:5,7iS- Joslab B Cathright, LoulsrtUe. Ky., Deslga, Tr»ce Carrier, 3I,C04. New Yobk, Feb. 5, 1899. Mr. W. F. Young, Springeeld, Mass. Dear Sir — X write for information regard ng your Absor- bine. I have been using it for rbeumntism nith ^ood re- sults, indeed for pain and aches of any kind, and would not be wilbout it if possible to ^et the eame as 1 have been pel- ting, but the last boulee purchased do not give ihe same re- sults by a long war. It is a different color, different aroma, and also style of bottle, though it has the marks and circular of your name, while the former lot btoi^ht by me had a greenish color, smelled strong of peppermfnt, aud when ap- plied felt a cold sensation. It also did the work and gave the greatest satisfaction. Not so the present lot. and will you kindly inform me if there are two kinds of Absorbiae, for I am not satisfied with the kind now sold aod prefer the 6r8t. Your earW reply will greatly oblige, Yours 'ruly, 43 Exchange Place, N. Y. Gto. H. Benton'. The above letter is a sample of farther proof thai all good things (irc imttaUd Mr. Young would be pleased lo near from any dissatisfied customers who are not getting the gen- Qine Abeorbine. 108 ffit;^ ^vectrev atxii §triwt*miwu [Juke 24, 1899 THE WEEKLY BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN F W. EELLEY, Pbopeietoe. ■*■ The Tarf and Sporting Anthority of the Pacific Coast. 22 1=2 QEARY STREET, San Francisco. p. O. BOX 2300. C. E. Goodrich, Special Representative, 31 Park Row, New York. TEBMS— One Year. 83 ; SUMontbs. 81.TS ;Ttar«lMonltai, 81. STRICTLY IN ADVAUCE. Money should be sent by postal order, draft or by registered letter addressed to F. W. Kellky, n% Geary St., San Francisco, Cal. Communications must be accompanied by the writers' name and jddress, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of FOOd faith. San Franoieoo, Saturday, June 24, 1899. Stallions Advertised for Service. TROTTERS AND PACERS. CHAR. DERBY', 2:20 Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville GEORGE Wa:' oflering $2000 purses for free-for-all pacers, conditional on Patchen, Pointer and Gentry starting. The idea is ridiculous on the face of it, and mars programs that are otherwise attractive. Owners of star pacers are not going to cart them about the country and pay entry fees on a chance to win $1000 first moneys, when they can get three or four times that sum for exhibition miles. If Detroit and Cleve- land, or any of the other Grand Circuit cities, want the free- for-all pacers, they mast bid at least $5000, and there's no certainty of getting them at that 6gare. Pacers of the free- for-all claes are star attractions these days and draw the money at the gate faster than anything else in the racing line. Put Patchen, Poinler, Gentry and Searchlight or Anaconda in a $5000 or $10 000 pace, and they will pail 30.000 people to almost any race track in thia country, and especially to one with Grand Circait memberahip. Owners realize thia, and don't propoae to exhibit their horses for $2000 for the purpose of giving any association a $28 000 benefit. Fair premiums will bring good horses, and good horses will draw a paying attendance,— ChicBgo Inier- Ocean. ^ A MATCH race has been arraoeed belween two trotters be- longing to Thos. Elkingion and D. McVicker, both of the vicinity of Yonmvilie. It will be for the best three in five beats and for $100 a aide. The race will be trotted at the Napa track on July 25th. — Napa Journal. Palo Alto, June 22, 1899. Bbeedek and Spo&tswah: I inclose you list of all foals at Palo Alto for 1899. Yours truly, F. W. Covby. TROTTING DEPARTMENT. Jan. 19— Ch ( by Dexter Prince 11563-WiIdmay 2:30. by Elec- tioneer 125. Jan. 24— Ch c by Mendocino 2;19J^— Lizzie, by Wildidle. Jan. 25— Bit c by Dexter Prince 11363— Lucyneer 2:27, by Elec tioaeer 125, Feb, 3-Blk f by Advertiser 2 :15M— Nanette, by Natwood 600. Feb. 7— Br f by Mendocino 2:19!,^— Elden 2:19^^, by Nepbew 1220, Feb. 8— B c by Azmoor 2.20K— Elsie, by General Benton 1755. Feb. 16— Ch f by Wildnut 13472— Coreesa, by Dexter Prince 11363. Feb. 17— Bf by Dexter Prince 11363— Genrude Kossell 2:23>5, by Elettioneer 125. Feb. 20-Ch f by Wildnut 13472— Aldeana 2:25, by Electioneer 125. Feb. 22-B c by Wildnnt 13472— Maiden 2:23. by Electioneer 125. Feb. 26-Ch f by Dexter Prince 11363— Manzanita 2:16. byfiiec- tioneer 125. Mar. 3— B f by Mendocino 2:19J^-Lena, by Dexter Prince 11363. Mar. 9— B f by Wildnat 1 3472— Memento 2:25'it. by Eleciioneer 125. Mar. 15— B c by Dexter Prince 11363— Coral 2:18)^, by Election- eer 125, Mar. 2i-Blt f by Mendocino 2:19K-Cressida 2;183^, by Palo Alio 5353. Mar. 22— Br f by Wildnnt 13172— Athena 2:151*;. by Electioneer 125- Mar. 26~B c by Azmoor 2:26}^— ^lylla Baroea, by Whip3 13107. Mar. 27— B c by Dexter Prince 11363— Liska 2:28i<, by Electioneer 125. Mar.29-Ch t by Dexter Prince 11363 -Flower Girl, by Election- eer 125. Mar. 29- Br f by Wildnut 13472— Kowena 2:17, by Azmoor 13167. Mar. 30— B f by Mendocino 2:19J<— Esther, by Express. Mar. 31— B f by Azmoor 2:20^— Ahivaga, by General Benton 1755. Mar. 31— Br c by Dexter Prince 11363— Ella 2:29. by Eleciioneer 125' Apr. 1— Br t by Altivo 2:18K— Anselma 2:29>^, by Ansel 7093. Apr. 1— Br f by Altivo 2:181,^— Lilly Thorn, by Electioneer 125, Apr. 4— Br c by Adyertiser 2:15iii -Bells Beanty, by Electric- ity 5344, Apr,. 11— Br f by Mendocino 2.19Mi— Sallie Benton 2:1754, by GencT-il Benton 1755. Apr. 18— B f by Altivo 2:18Vi— Corsica, by Dexter Prince 11363. Apr. 20— Ch f by Mendocino 2:19^1- Clarion 2-:2Si%, by Ansel 70931- Apr. 21— Brf by Wildnutl3472— Nordica2:19J4.by Advertiser 17542. Apr. 21— Blk f by Wildnut 13472— Sweet Rose 2:26J4, by Election- eer 125. Apr. 23— Br f by Advertiser 2:l5i4— Lady Nntwood 2 :34>i, by >'nt- wood 600. Apr. 2o— B c by Mendocino 2:19J^— Laura Drew, by Arthurton 365, Apr. 29— Br f by Altivo 2:18J^i— Mary Osborne 2:28ii!i, by Azmoor 13467. Apr. 30— B f by Mendocino 2 :19— Edith, by George Wilkes 519. May 1— Blk c by Wildnnt 13472— Ladywell 2:16i^. by Election- eer 125. May 1— B c by Dexter Prince 11363— Loraneer 2;26K. by Election- eer 125, May 3— Ch c by Advertiser 2:151:^- Dextresa, by Dexter Prince 11363 May 7— B c by Altivo 2 :18^<— Novelist 2:27, by Nerval 5335. May 7— B c by Azmoor 2:20>^— Rosemont, by Piedmont 904. May 14— Ch f by Mendocino 2: 1 9>^— Avena 2:19}^, by Palo Alto 5353. May 16— Br c by Wildnnt 13472— Linnet 2:19^1, by Electioneer 125. May 18— B c by Advertiser 2:1514— Ashby; by General Benton 1755. May 20— Br f by Altivo 2:18'iz-Ialemay 2:27J^, by Electioneer 125. Jane 4— Be by Mendocino 2:19^- Waxana, by Gen. Benton, 1755. June 6— Ch t by Wildnnt 13472— Nina, by Piedmont 904. Junell— Br f by Mendocino 2:19}^— Giacinta, by Guy Wilkes 2867. TROTTING DEPARTMENT, VINA. Apr. 1-Blkf, by Stephen (son of Adyertiser 2:15i-4)— My Liberty, by Liberty Sontag 20079. Apr. 15— B c by Stephen- Moniqne, by FalUa 4781. Apr. 22— Ch f by Stephen- Fostress, by Foster. Apr. 25— Br f by Stephen- Paloma, by Palo Alto 5353. May 1— Ch c by Stephen— Orphan Girl, by Piedmont 904. May 22— B c by Stephen— Amrah, by Nntwood 600. THOROUGHBRED DEPATRMENT. Jan. 9— B 1 by imp. Mariner— Rosalie, by imp. Cyrus. Jan. 10— Ch f by imp. Mariner— imp. Amelia, by Lowlander. Jan. 25 — Ch f by imp. Mariner— imp. Flirt, by Hermit. Jan. 25— Ch f by SL Carlo— imp. Fairy Rose, by Kisber, Jan, 30— B c by imp. Mariner- imp. Cornelia, by Isonomy. Feb. 27— Ch f by Racine— Aurelia II. by Wildidle. Mar. 3— Ch c by Flambeau- Flam, by Flood. Mar. 13— Ch f by imp. Mariner— Charm, by imp. Cheviot, Mar. 27— B f by imp. Mariner— Shannon Rose, by Shannon. Mar. 29— Ch f by imp. Mariner- Flirtation, by Wildidle. Apr, 19— B f by Racine— Rosebud, by Wildidle. Apr. 20— Ch f by imp. Mariner— imp Music, by Prince Charlie. Apr 24— Ch c by imp. Mariner— imp. Ouida, by Foxhall. Apr. 27— Uh c, by Imp. Mariner— Fidelia, by Flood. May 5— B t by Flambeau- imp. Queen Bess, byStrathconan. C, H. DoBBLE, Clerk. A Talo of " Whoa ! ' [Sunday Morning.l Good bye, old horse, we'll turn you out To roam o'er hill and plain; We've bought a horseless carriage and We'll ne'er need you again. With uBptba, oil or gasoline We'll ride from morn till dark. And on a Sunday afternoon Go puffing through the park. You're hardly worth apiece of pie I Good bye, old hor.- e, good bye I rSanday Evening.] Come here, old horse, we need your ptill To get UB home to-nlgot; This nasty, stinking, puffing thing lanot perfected, quite. Ten miles from home it fussed and fumed And then refused to go; And min us both a pnab and pull It was a ca.oy, —The GEEE.V 'Cn. Palo Alto Thoroughbreda. All to be Disposed of at Auction in New York "Within a Few Mouths. The month of October will see the Gnieh of the thorongh- bred department at Palo Alto, says a morning paper. It was originally intended to sell the thoroaghbrede at private sale, but no satisfactory arrangement coold be effected and now negotiations are pending for a public sale to be held in New York. The thoroughbred stallions, broodmares and yearlings have been consigned to ibe Tipton-Faeig sale in New York and will be knocked down to the highest bidder without any reserve whatever. Tbe trotting department is to he maintained at Palo Alto, but althoagb fairly euccessfol at times, tbe breeding of thorooghbreds has been a secondary consideration. The thoroDghbred department at Palo Alto was established in 1878 and several yeara later Senator Stanford imported a choice lot of English broodmares to Palo Alto and their yonngslers have helped to make California famous as a horse breeding Slate. For years Palo Alto bred horses swept everytbinfi; before them in California. The late Henry Walsh was tht trainer and the sacceesive wins of Eaciae and Flambeau will long live in the memory of Californians. Among the stars that first saw the llight of day at Palo Alto were Fairy, Nomad, Kacine, Flambesa, Gorgo, Rinfai, Janet N., Pictoo, Cadmas, Flirtation, Eomair, Rhono and Brutus. Gorgo was a slashing looking black mare and fin- ishfd third to Raceland and jTerra Cotta in the Suburban of 1889. Racine added to the fame of California by establish- ing a circular track record at Washington Park for a mile, which stood for several years. Nomad was justly accounted one of the beet two year olds of his year, Rinfai is the horse tbat Tom Williams selected to run against Porter Ashe's Geraldine in the memorable match race at the old Bay District track. Geraldine was regarded as invincible and carried a world of money, but Ritfax proved the win- ner ia sensational time. Fairy showed herself to be one of the faetest mares ever sent East from California and was raced in the colors of the late L. J. Rose. Janet N. has become famous as a brood- mare, giving to the turf Creecendo, while Brutus has made a most enviable reputation in the stud. Rhono was a very fast horse and stands credited with running some very fast miles in the East. Interest now centers on the horses to be disposed of that have assisted in making the turf history of California. The stallions to be catalogued are Racine and Flambeau. Flood is considered to be too old to offer for sale and will he allowed to spend his last few years in idleness at Palo Alto Flambeau is a chestnut horse by Wild Idle, dam imp. Flirt. He was a great race horse and ihe best horse yet sired by him is Crescendo, who finished second to Bequittal in the Futurity of 1895. Racine is a son of Bishop and imp. Fairy Rose. He was a star race horse. As a two-year-old he won nine out of ten starts. The following season Racine scored seven winning brackets out of ten starts, twice running second to his stable companion, Flambeau. He also scored fifteen winning brackets as a four-year-old. Racine has already sired several very fair performers, but he has not yet reproduced himself. All the broodmares will be sold except those that are blind with old age or have some other affliction. Such well- known broodmares as imp. Amalia, by Salvator (Eoglisb); imp. Amelia, by Lowlander; imp. Cornelia, by Isonomy; imp. Fairy Rose, by Kisbar; imp. Flirt, by Hermit; Fiirta- tioo, by Wildidle; imp. Gouli, by Eimineter; Glendew by imp. Glengarry; imp. Gorgo, by Isonomy; imp. Patella, bv Pero Gomez; Reglin, by imp. Glengarry; imp, Rosetta by Struan, Sbannon Rose, by Shannon and imp. Teardrop, by Scottish Chief. Fairy Rose is one of the celebrated broodmares of America. She is now 18 years old. She has produced such performers as Racine, Fairy, Sweet Rose andRosormonde. Amelia is not far behind Fairy Rose, as she has produced among others Flclon, Nomad, Rinfax and Janet N. Flirt has given to Palo Alto Gorgo, Flambeau, Flirtation and Salisborv. Rosetta and Teardrop are both good producers. The former has to her credit Rhono, Roman, Floodgate and Roner, Cyrus, Brutus, Raindrop and Tearless are sons and daughters of Teardrop. All in all, fifty-five thoroughbreds will be disposed of at the New York sale and in a few months tbe Palo Alto thor- oughbred breeding farm will be a thing of the past. Batten won the Tobacco Stakes at Latonia, Jane 20lh, end PBtablished a new track record. He covered the distance in 1:39^. Tbe previous record was 1:40^ Batten was a hot favorite for tbe slake and ran a very good race. He was bumped and jostled about for tbe first balf-mile, but when he got clear in tbe stretch he papeed George Krats and Carl C. and won by a half length. The Tobacco Slake is a selling affiir for tbrre-year-olds and opirard, and was worth $1000 to the winner, who is owned by T, C. McDowell. There was no bidding on the winner wben he was put up for sale. * Tbe borse wilt survive after tbe automobile is dead as a nit," writes Griffin, in Turf, Field and Farm. "The horse- less roBchines run about tbe streets, and are diolibed by everybody. The horee is a mark for admiration for every one with blood in his veins, while tbe automobile excites disgust. We may have to come to it, for general use, but I hope not." 410 ®ij^ ^r^^ir^' tmir §pf3tvt»tnixru IJlW 24, 1899 Sulky Notes. "Indiana pants" is the latest name for hopples. McKlNNET 2:11J, now haa ten of his prodace in the 2:15 list. The Sonoma and Marin Agricaltaral Society Directors will meet at Santa Rosa to-day. Stall room was so scarce at Denver that tents were pat np to accommodate the horses. Red Tiger 2:i7S, by Red Lambert, sold at anction in New York last week for $2100. BoAD horses handled and for sale. Orders taken. Address D. R. Misner, 1309 Folton street, city. * A CAB load of horses and mnles were pnrcbased in Sonoma county last week for the U. S. Gorernment. All the sons and daughters of Directum that are in train- ing this year are reported as stepping very fast. PsiNcESS Claba, who trotted to a_ record ef 2:26J six years ago in her yearling form, is in training again. N. G. Smith, a Lob Angeles trainer, has gone to Portland to live and >iU get together a stable of horses for the Oregon circuit. A BLACK or dark bay saddle horse, op to 185 pounds, is wanted. Alust be able to trot in three minutes or better. Apply at this office. Dave McClary is qaoted as saying that it will be im- possible to get Star Pointer in condition for two minute miles before September Ist. The management of Dabnque, la., are talking of giving $10 000 for a meeting between Directly, Searchlight, Joe Patcben, John R. Gentry, Anaconda and Star Pointer. G. W. Browning, a railway condactor on the Monon Route, says that he ttiinks he was the first man to use hop- ples on a trotter or pacer. He used them on John B. 2:26, away back in 1873. T. E. KEATfNG. accompanied by Lou Crellin, is at a re- sort in Micbigan where he will remain until his string of horses arrive at Saginaw, Reports are that he has improved since leaving Denver. At the Vermont State Fair next fall $500 will be offered in ten exhibition classes for Morgan horses. This is the first time in many years that prizes have been offered for Morgans in the show ring in their native State. Washington McKlnney, the green three-year-old, was sold at 0^'eriaDd Park, Denver, Col., to George H. Easta- brook for $1000. He was transferred to tde McGuire string. The sale was made after the horse had made a mile in 2:18^. Secretary Conner of the Detroit Driving Club has ar- ranged a free-for all pacing race with Star Pointer, Joe Patchen and John R- Gentry and either Searchlight or Ana- conda as probable starters. It will be a race of mile heats, two in three, for a purse of $2000. James Golden has sold the four-year old filly Hyita, by Dexter Prioce,out of Helena 2:11J^, the three-year-old Little Better, sister to Much Better 2:07^, and the two-year-old by Aliivo which he purchased at the Cleveland sale in May. It is repo-ted that he received $5000 for the three. The associated press representative at Denver is very can- did. He said in referring to the 2:09 pace on the opening day: "Johnson madeno effort to win with Raymond M. until the third heat, and then won in a jog " Look oat for columns of commnnicatioos on the 'laying op" qnestion. The veteran Vermont driver Charley Taylor, was thrown from his sulky while driving in a race last week. The acci- dent was caused by the sulky breaking, and the old man was severely shaken up, but the judges declared his horses not distanced and he drove the race out, getting second money. Mamie G iffin 2:12 will be one of the starters in a cup race to be given Ov the Buffilo Driving Club. The prize is a beautifol loving cup designed by Tiffany, and the race will be mile beats, best two in toree. owners or non-professionals to drive. She is now owned by Col. W. P. Taylor of Buffalo. Another good grey gelding is in the field. Success, a green horse by Superior, won three heals and a record of 2:14J at Denver last week and $3000 was offered for him im- mediately, but it was refused. He is entered in the $10 000 M, and M. Stake at Detroit, and is owned by DaBois Brothers. The old rivals, Mascot and Hal Pointer, met at Geneva, N. Y.. last week in the free-for-all. Mascot won the race, patting in one heat in 2:15}, bat the old "Pointer boss" was drawn after finishing last in the first heat. Both pacers de- serve Bome.htng belter than racing over half-mile tracks in tbeir old age. Matt Allen, trainer of W. H. Clark's thoronghbreds, and the man who fitted Banhstar for his great triumph in the Brooklyn Handicap, is an old trotting horse trainer and driver, who campaigned through California and Montana many years ago. He was the lessee of the Oakland, Cal., track for two seasons. Chas. Jkffbies was down from Pleisanton this week and repor-s about thirty-five or forty horses at the Pleaeanton track. Mr. Jeff ies has recently added the mare Hazel Kinney 2:12J, by McKinney, to his string. She is looking weP. and moving nicely and will be entered in her class at tL- listrict and State fHirs^acd may also start in the free-for- -^li 'rots. The bay stallion Abdul Ameer, by Slamboul 2:07}, which won the ;?:29 trot at Geneva, N. Y., in straight heats, taking a record of 2:25J, is out of the fdmous trotting mare Silver- one 2:19|, by Alcyone. He was foaled at Mapleharst Farm, where his dam is owned, and sold at one of the New York sales. Allie Tront gave him a two-year-old record of 2:30 in 1895. The San Lucas Herald says: L. H, Caten and A. Oliver, two horse buyers from Haywards, Alameda county, were buying horses in San Lucas and vicinity the latter part of the week for shipment to the Sandwich Islands. They pur- chased sixteen head from L. M Wil'iams, nine from Wm. Bushnell, one from Frank Bardin and one saddle horse from Wm. Nance Jr. The pUn of ending the race with the third heat, and paying a horse for what he does in each heat, was tried at Combination Park last week, and it pleased the spectators. Every heat was fought oat from the word go to the ffaish. and nobody could wish to see belter contests. Mr. Hicks was BO well satisfied with the plan that he will hold his next meeting under the same system. The Mirnesota State Fair advertises some rich parses in the Breeder and Sportsman to-day. The meeting takes place at Hamline September 4th to 9Lh. and many of the Pacific Coast horses campaigning in the East will be there. Eight $1000 purses still remain open and there are two purses of $5000 each for (rotters and pacers respectively which should be great drawing cards. Judge W. K. Greene's mare Lttle Witch, by Director, has a two weeks' old colt by Directum 2:05J that is a won- derfully well built and precocious youngster. Judge Greene was congratulating himself this spring that all four of the mares he bred to Directum last year were in foal, but he is certain now that two of them are barren. Little Witch carried her foal jast thirteen months and a half. Messrs, Goldrekg Brothers, of Detroit, Mich., own the pacer Davy Crockett, that has a mark of 2:24 The gelding started in 168 races and won 102 These gentlemen would not sell him in his old age or allow him to work, and now he is 25, fat, sleek and fall of life, and has his board paid the first of every month as long as he lives. There is humanity for you which stamps the Messrs. Goldberg as thoroughbred sportsmen. After driving Searchlight a third heat in 2:05 J at Denver last Saturday McHenry said : "I have never driven Search- light a mile at that speed in wh ch he went as easily as he did to-day. The track was not just to his liking, but he went evenly and coaU have done better, bat I only asked him to go fast enough to secure the track record wbich be did." As he was practically alone the whole distance, the performance is all the more noticeable^ One of the most marvelous performances chronicled by the Eastern turf papers occurred at Lexington a few d&ye ago. Dr. Norwood of that city drove a brown mare by Earl Medium a mile, hitched to a baggy, in 2:21. The mare had never been trained a day. Jo Thayer who saw the perform- ance immediately purchased the mare. Earl Medium is by Happy Medium, out of Fraocisca, the dam of I Direct 2:13, Sable Francis 2:17} and Guycisca 2:26. **The speedway in Golden Gate Park is a delasion and a snare to the amateur trainer who drives with a watch in bis hand," said one of that gentry the other day at a chance meeting of three or four horsemen. On inquiry it was learned that the aforesaid amateur had timed his horse a half mile over the speedway in 1:08, and then lost an oyster sup- per on a wager thai be could trot a quarter in 34 seconds on the Alameda track. '68 was the best he could do. Nico 2:08J, the fast son of Arion 2:07f , died at Readville, Massachusetts, last Sunday. The press dispatch does not state the cause of death. Nico was one of the few horses that was considered lo have a chance to lower the world's record. He was five years old and took his record as a four-year-old last year at LonisviUe, Kentucky. Nice's dam was Maggie Sultan 2:30, by Sultan; next dam Maggie Pres- cott, by Jim Monroe, He was bred by J. Malcolm Forbes. Word has been received by cible that Mr. Eben D. Jordon's famous trotting bred horses, Cyrano and Roxane, won second prize for carriage pairs at the Richmond, Eng., show, June 9. The Richmond show is a very large and notably hieh-class affair, and it is particularly gratifying to learn that Mr. Jordon's sportsmanlike spirit in competing with our Erglish friends upon their own grounds has been thus rewarded. The pair was shipped from Boston less than a month before the show, and advices from Mr. Jordan stated that they landed in very poor condition, and their win is therefore especially commendable. Tom Marsh, who has charge of Who Is It 2:12, at Sena- tor Jones New Hampshire farm, recently drove the gelding a mile in 2:30, last quarter in 34 seconds, and said afterwards in regard to him: "Don't know a thing about him. Maybe he'll set a track afire, or maybe he'll be no eood. He has done all he has been asked to do, and, so far, I like him, but I am not going to build much on a California trotter the first year be is East." Mr. Marsh drove Betonica a mile In 2:16^, the last half in 1:05} and says he likes him. Capt. H. H. Watson's team of mares which were the snbject of an illustration in this paper last week are mother and daughter. The mare is by Lynwood and the daughter by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16J Capt. Watson informs us th^t they have trotted together as a team in 2:38; that the mare has worked a mile out in 2:24 and that tbe filly trotted the Alameda track recently in 2:16. She is considered one of the best prospects in this Eection and she is certainly a very handsome animal, Mr. George Davis, of Pleasanton, Cal , has our thanks for a very handsome colored photograph of his great liitle horse Rey Direct, by Direct 2:05J, dam Vera, by Kentucky Volunteer; second dam Lady Graves, by Smuggler; third dam by Ezcelt^ior Morgan. This horse was worked a mile in 2:14 at Pleasanton this year, and as he has no mark ought to be one of the best prospects in the State. Rey Direct will be raced on the circuit this year. He has served a few mares among them Mabel by Naubuc, the dam of Directly 2:03J Hambletonian Mambrino, sire of Caryle Carne 2:11^, Susie 8. 2:18, Vanquish 2:19. Nettie Ham 2:19J, Jane L. 2:19^, and others in the lis', is running in a paddock oat at the old Witch Hazel stock farm and receiving very little at- tention. "Old Ham," as he is familiarly called, is now 25 years old, and since the breaking up of the breeding estab- lishment at Witch Hazel, wbere he was the premier stallion, so little attention has been paid to him that but few Know of his whereabouts. He is the sire of some good horses, both on the track and road, and should have better care. — Portr land Rural Spirit. It is hard to understand why such a grand looking and royally bred horse as Gov. Pacheco, foil brother to Palo Alto 2:0Sf , should be in the stud at the low price of $10 the season. Perhaps his owner, W. J. White, of the Two Minute Stock Farm, takes this method of getting a large patronage for the horse, trusting that out of tbe many some colts will be trained and raced, and thus give the horse an opportunity of proving his worth as a sire of speed. It is said that his foals are extra good lookerp, and very much like their sire Gov. Pacheco is to be trained and raced this fall. It is believed he can take a low record. No mistake was made when the three-year-old trotter Florist was bought out of the Palo Alto consignment at the recent sale for Charlie Jamieson's stable, at Cleveland. Last Friday the big gelding stepped a mile in 2:28^, although he has had very little work since his arrival from California. Jumieson thinks so much of him that he will condition the colt for the New England Futurity. The three-year-old colt Whips Jr., in the same stable, stepped an easy mile in 2:25} and a half in 1:11. A year ago Whips Jr. cost $170 and Florist cost $300. He is by Dexter Prince and out of Flow- erette, by Elecdoneer. — American Sportsman. The statement going the rounds of tbe horse papers to the efiect that a full sister to Cretceos 2-09i has been bred to Nutwood Wilkes 2:16J is corrected by tbe Toledo Sunday Courier which says that "every full brother and sistei to Cresceas is at the Ketcham Farm." As the statement origin- ated in these columns we will state that it was made by a gentlemen who believed be was giving as tbe facts in the case. The mare is not a full sister to Cresceos, and ne learn that her breeding is as follows : By Robert McGregor, first dam Fannie Patchen, by Mambrino Patcben; second dam Jennie, by Mambrino Whalebone, third dam Old Molly by Tom Crowder. The race between Loupe, Oar Boy, Irish Lassie and Violin which came off at Honolulu June lath, resulted in a victory for Loupe, The first heat of the race was paced by this son of John Sevenoaks in 2:12 2 5, which lowered the Island record nearly four seconds. Loape was trained and driven in this race by W. T. McManus, formerly of Gilroy, in this State. Mr. McManus went to the Islands last January and is now considered the leading trainer in the Inlands. lo March last he was given a colt by Alex Button lo handle. The colt was very mixed gaited, but with 90 days work Mr. McManus had him balanced and going steady, and drove him an exhibition mile in 2:14. The Island track is con- sidered at least four seconds slow in comparison with Cali- fornia tracks. The best prospect of all the sons and daaghters of Direct 2:05^ that are left in California is a black three-year-old colt belonging to Mr. Charles Griffith and now in training at Pleasanton. This colt has for his dam the mare Bon Bon 2:26, by Simmons, second dam Bonnie Wilkes 2:29J, by George Wilkes. He is about 15.2 hands high, and is said by those who have seen him to be one of the grandest looking and most perfectly made colts ever seen in California. He will not be raced this year, but will soon be turned out on good pasture that he may become more matured nnd his bones and tendons hardened for the campaign of 1900. He has shown the most speed of any three-year-old worked on the Pleasanton track this year, having worked a half mile one day la3t week in 1:02^, last quarter in 30^ seconds. For a three-year-old whose entire faining consists of a few weeks this year, this is indeed marvelous, and Mr. Griffith thinks him good enough to hold over until next year. He is at present the one horse at Pleasanton the most talked about and a mark of 2:10 is thouebt to be within his reach this year should his owner allow him to be raced. LAME HORSES CURBS, SPLINTS, SPAVINS, WINDPUFFS, — and all enlargements, absolutely removed by — "*" QUINN'S Ointment. It ha^ the unqualified endorsement oj our lead- ing Tiorseirien and vclcrinarians. Mb. 0. E. BnJF-HART, Ca'^Jtier Stale Banh, Slas^oD, Mion., says: "One bottle cared a very bad case of blood Bpavin on a mare for which I have since been offered $800. I would not be withont it if it cost So.uu a bottle." Wt have h. idred-F ofsiich testimonials. yonr Price Sl.SOperPackaare. Smaller size 50 cents. Astyi Dmpgist for it. If he does not keep it we will send prepaid receipt of price. Address ". it. EDDY* CO.. HhitehaJI, >. Y. June 24, 1899] K^^ ^vethev attXf ^uritftnon* 411 IBIP WINS THE SUBURBAN. An Exoitlnj; Bace and the Faeteet Ever Bun for the Blch Stake. horses stabled in the beat barn at the track, the one formerly occDpied bj Ed Corrigao, Nkw Yobk, June 17. — This was a gala day at Sheepshead Bay, and it seemed as if all the tof?n saw Imp. win the six- teenth recnrrence of the Sabarban handicap. The crowd was simply enormoos, the attendance beiogr broken into flintere. The previons mark had stood at 31,000, with a few hundreds over, but to-day's official figures show the attend- ance to have been 36,200 The racing was worthy uf the occasion and spec'acular in the extreme. '.T--i; ; For the second year io euccession, a Brooklyn handicap winner and a hot favorite was left ac the post. Baoastar, the choice of the public and of the experts, the horse that even those who backed other candidates expected to see win, was hopelessly out of it when the flag fell. A most serious accident was avoided only by a most mirac- oloas interposition of Provideuce. The free-for-all crowd bad outgrown the boundaries of the space allotted to it aod surged tumuttaoasly over into the infield. Ooce there, they were not content to stay within the rail inside the grass coarse, and were lined siaoy [deep against the fence of the main course. Gallant old Imp ttod Bannockburn wtre fighting their fioal struggle out, and the pressure was more than the frail fence could stand. All in a fiash, four or five panels gave way and a maEs of struggling humanity was pre- cipitated right in the path of the racing horses. How Imp and Bannockburn mifeed the frenzied crowd can never be told, May be it was the same instinct that will make the charging troop horses jump a prostrate man. Neither horse seemed to swerve perceptibly from its course, hot the crowd was o'it of the course when the rest of the field came trailing home, and was breaking for the other side of the track, when Banastar, whom Maher rode around at full speed, after being left, came upon them. Yet there was not a man hit. Few realized what an awful tragedy had been escaped, bat if things had happened but a thought lees fortunately the victory of Imp might have been forgotten in contemplation of what would have been a rea) carnage. Of course, it may as well be said first as last, that the leav* ing of Banastar was a terrible blot on the Suburban of 1899. But it was not the starter's fault, though it would be too much to say it was not the fault of the system for which he 18 so largely responsible. To explain the leaving of the horse, early in the story, it need only be said that he broke with hie field and galloped perhaps foar or six lengths and then wheeled. Under the old system, without a barrier, the the startet would have had time to see whit had happened and so have not dropped his fiig. Mr. Filzgerald has had his barrier put back thirty 'eet, but this is not really space encash to give a man of even the quickest eye a chance to sizs his field up, and so it came about that the flig dropped wiih the favorite turned the wrong way on the track. Maher had been fi:igging the horse needlessly at the poEt and had got him so worked up that he had wheeled in sev- eral of the fdlse starts that bad been made, bat when he was left the jickey's temper completely overcame him. He lambasted Banastar over the head and all over and set oat on « perfectly hopeless stern chase, flogging him like a maniac. For so doing he was fined $200 and set down for ten days. The betting was just about what was to be expected, ex- cept that there was an astonishingly heavy play on Bannock* bum, which brought him to the post at 6 to 1. This must have been largely induced by the grand appearance he made, for on form he could scarcely have been figured at so short a price. Imp ruled steady at sixes. Her following was very confident, for the old Western mare had made hosts of friends hereabouts, even though she can scarcelv be called beaultfai. The prices were: Banastar aod Candleback coupled, 8 to 5; Briar Sweet, 4 to 1; Ben Holladay, 8; George Keeoe, 10; Filigrane, 10; Warrenton, 12; Previous, 15; Tragedian, 15; Latson, 25; Star of Bethlehem, 50. At the post George Xeene was fractious and refused to pin his company, kicking at everything within reach. At half' past 4 o'clock the starter thoaght he had them in line and let them go. Briar Sweet refused to break and they were called back. Ten minutes later they got another break. They were all in perfect line, but Maher on Banastar did not like his position and pulled his mount up, for which he was lectured by ihe starter. Five minutes later Imp and Briar Sweet and Banastar were the ofi'enders. Another break came, and this time only the inside wing moved. Briar Sweet was responsible for the the next false break. In the eighth, ninth and tenth breaks Banastar was the chief offender, but in the eleventh they got away in perfect order, when, iast after the flag fell, Banastar bolted and turned the wrong way. Imp was the first to poke her nose in front of the equadron and close behind her came George Keene, with the others in a bunch almost at her neck. Banastar trailed along lengths in the rear. As they passed the stand the first time Previons was running in front, while only a head behind was Briar Sweet, the two being a full length in front of Imp, who was head and head with Filigrane. The others were trailing jaat behind, with none having the advantage. Around the lower turn the horses went at a high rate of AccoansQ to a Chicago paper. John Breoock has made .peed and when they straightened out on the back stretch | P^^^^ ''^^^ ^^« H^''*^^'"? °»*°«g^"^«°' ^°**.°°'' ^^ ^'''''.^- Briar Sweet had a head the better of George Keene, the pair having ran practically locked around the lower turn. Imp and Filigrane were locked together half a length behind. Just as they were nearing the upper turn, Turner crouched on the neck of the black mare, Imp, and like a flash Of lightning shot past Briar Sweet and George Keene. The jockeys on Briar Sweet and George Keene urged their mounts vigorously but with little effect, for the faster they urged their horses the more speed Imp put into her going. She seemed to gather strength with every bound and flashed around the turn into the stretch with every horse behind her straining bis utmost. It was a hopeless stern chase for first money. George Keene and Briar Sweet tired and gradually dropped to the rear. Bannockburn and Warrenton were the only ones which seemed to have the slightest chance as down the stretch they thundered. The great crowd in the in-field surged to the rail to watch the finish, and jost as Imp and BanDOckbarn had passed them, down went the rails for a distance of fif:.y feet and scores of people fell over into the track Daring the ex- citement it seemed for (he instant that Bannockburn was gaining on Imp, but the former had shot his bolt in trying to catch up with the leaders, and he could not get closer than two lengths of the black mare. Out of the dast cloud caused by the falling rail Warrent'>n emerged and managed to get third place. When Banastar, the favorite, passed the stand the crowd did not hesitate to show their pique at his actions, because the spectators seemed tc fully appreciate that he was to blame for most of the delay at the post and that he had bolted after the fall of the flag. Imp ran a grand race, and had Banastar acted as he did in the Brooklyn Handicap the track record wocld have been broken. As it was 2:05 4-5 was hang out, the fastest time by two-fifths of a second the race had ever been run io, and within foDP fifths of a second of the track record made by Salvator. The Suharban record up to to-day was held by Bamapo, who made it in 2:06 1-5 in 1894. AccOBDiyo to the New York Journal of last Thursday, "bkeets" Martin was to have left for England within a few days. It was reported that Ed Puri-er would accompany bim. Martin's second contract with Gideon and Daly wao broken and it is stated that the California jockey is to ride in England. Matt Bybnes sppears utterly at sea wiihout a string of horses to train. "I have not a tborooebbred in my posses- sion," he says, "not even a broodmare." He slill lives at bis borne on ihe main road at Eatontowo. The farm, Chestnut Grove, where his stables are, is rented to the Monmouth County Hunt and its msstpr, P. F. Collier. Bendoean, the foar-year-old son of Sir Modred-— imp, Orau, toofc up 118 pounds in the Coney Island Handicap at Sheepshead Bay this week and ran six furlongs in 1:13 2-5, beating Imp, St- Cloud and other good ones Imp carried 130 pounds and tried lo give way to everv horse in the race. Walter Jennings had Bendoran in good shape and the Cali- fornia horse was installed the favorite. Donald Bais, ridden bv Beauchamp, ran seven furlongs in l:2oi at Hawthorne Monday. Tbis is the fastest lime ever made in the West and the fastest, with one exception, ever made in the United States. The exception is the per- formance of Clifford, who, as a four-year-oid, carrying 127 ponnds, ran the distance at Sheepshead Bay on Aogust 29, 1894, in 1:25 2-5. Donald Bain carried 104 pound-, seven below the scale. Brigade made a great showing in the race, as he was cat ofi at the start and was only beaten a head. The winner is by Slrathmore— Gladness, by Onondaga. Sport at Monterey. Daring the week ending Saturday, Aagast 26tb, the Pony Racing and Steeplechasing Association will devote several days to sport at Monterey. The racing will be held on Sat- urday and the program will be as follows : First race — Three quarters of a mile; purse $^0; second to receive $25 — For polo ponies; 170 pounds. Second race — One mile; purse $75; second to receive $25 — Open to all horses, maidens; 150 pounds. Third race — One mile and a quarter, hurdle; purse $75; second to receive $?5 — For ponies; 155 pounds. Fourth race — Five-eighths of a mile; purse $75; second to receive $25— For ponies. 14.2, 165 pounds. Fifth race- — One-half mile; purse $75; second to receive $25— For polo poniee; 175 pounds. Sixth race— Del Monte Cup; one mile; parse $75; second to receive $25 — For ponies; 165 pounds. Seventh race — San Mateo Hunt Club Cup; two and a half miles; steeplechase course— Open to all; to carry 180 pounds. Eighth race — Match race, under special conditions; three* fourtfcs of a mile; parse $1000— Mr. Martin's Unknown and Mr. Fithian'a Finesse. SADDLE NOTES. Jean Beraud, the crack two-year old of 1898, and the winner of the Withers and Belmont Stakes at Morris Park this spring, threw out a splint while in process of training last week, and will have to be retired temporarily. It is therefore improbable that he will be a starter for the ricb Realization Stakes at Coney Island on July 4, for which he was being pointed and saved. While the throwing out of a splint is not necessarily a serious matter, it is always a trou- blesome one, necfssitating a rest for the horse after the ap- plication of the firing iron, the usual mode of treatment. The retirement of Jean Beraud will leave the Realization a very open race, leaving Lothario an exceptionally good chance to win the prize. JocKET JoHNKT WooDS who weut to England last spring is very much disappointed at the way in which he has been treated by Alec Covington, and the boy's father who resides in Alameda county, has taken the preparatory steps for filing an action against Covington for breach of contract with young Woods to ride for him in England. Woods was to receive $100 a month, erjoy the services of a valet and have the privilege of accepting outside mounts. Woods arrived in England March 19. bat found that Cov- ington had reduced to 114 pounds, and that he would ride bis own horses. Woods was sent to the stable, and was or- dered to act as exercise boy, being given only a few mounts where he had no chance. Wooda wrote home to his father, and the matter was placed in the hands of attorneys here. They forwarded a power of attorney and other legal docu- ments to a solicitor in London, who will proceed against Covington for breach of contract. Bem£MB£b the dates. Oakland entries close Jaly 3d. State Faie harness entries close July 15th. 0» the back of a photograph of the late Fred Archer is printed his riding record. It is truly a marvelous showing* The printed record says: "Leaving his essays in France and Ireland out of consideration. Archer during his career had 8084 mounts, and rode 2748 winners." Then follows the tabulated list for each year's riding. He commenced in 1870 by riding two winners out of fifteen mounts. The next year he rode three winners out of forty mrunts Gradually increasing up to the vear 1885, he rode 246 winners out of 667 mounts. In 1386, when he died, he had ridden 170 winners oat of 512 mounts, or an average of one win in three mounts. He headed the list of winning jockeys for twelve years consecutively, being beaten only by two for first place in the fourth year of his riding career. His vic- tories included the following celebrated raceF:_ St. Leser, 6 times; Derby and Suburban. 5 times each; Oaks and Two Thousand, each 4 limes Prince of Wales Stakes, twi^f; One Thousand, Cesarewitch and Royal Hunt Cnp, esch twice. JocKE-T BuLLMAN wou the Daisy Stakes on Neda at Coney Island M.onday. A NCMBEB of races exclusively for mares and fillies will be on the State Fair running program this year. The Hawthorne management requires owoera to pay cash for jockeys' mounts and settlements are made with the boye every night. Thf stakes and purses for runners to be given at the Cali- fornia State Fair this year are the most liberal ever ofiered by that association. Starter Jajies F. Caldwell was at Gravesend last week, having arrived from California, Mr. Caldwell will spend the summer at Saratoga. Imp started in last year's Sabarban, carrying 102 pounds, and, ridden by Clawson, ran very prominently lo the stretch, when she stopped and finished a close fifih. It develops that Yellow Tail is entered in many of the large two-year-old stakes in the Eist, which accounts for Fred Foster's leaving Chicago with his best horses. THEtraini«]g track at A B. Spreckels Napa Stock Farm is being pat in condilioo for the yearlings of which there are fifty ready to get their first lessons. The number of foals this year is 48. As a special favor to bis old employer, W. H. Laademann, Charlie Thorpe, Burns & Waterbouse's premier j 'Ckey, took a firing trip from St. L.ouis to Latonia lo pilot Cambrian in the Himyar Stake for three-year-olds at one and one-eighth milfs. Thorpe eot the cheetoot son of Hindoo-Cambria off in front and was never beaded, winning in a drive from The Keotnckian In the fast time of 1:53^. Horse Owners Sliould. Use GOBIBAIJLT'S Caustic Balsam The Great French Veterinary Remedy. A SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE CURE. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY OP FIRING /w^^^';'-^> tyfr^^.:iie any sccr or hJ^mish. The .afofit best Blister over a-o1. Tikes the i>Iaco St Jn UniSr.I. ("r ciild or tcvoro octon. Remove, all Bunches or Blemi-^hoafrom Ilorsesor Cottlo. is o HUMAN RCMEOy tor RhBumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat, Llcitltmroiuable. tup miADlllTCC that one tAblAspoonfal of WE GUARANTEE caustic balsam wtu rrodio* more actual resnlle than tt wliolo boule ot anj liaimont or spavin euro mU(uit» orgr made. r.rerjbottlo of Caustic. Balsam sold lnWman- teSto clve eatlsl/icuon. prtTO 8 1 .50 I-r Initio. SolJ b?drT.=i;i««. oreent bj eTrrw. cluir.;,-. r-uJ. with tall tostimoniala. et<* AJare?, ^ THE LA^-RENCtWIlXIAMSCX^- >l"»ol»n.l. Ohio 412 ®ir^ ^tr^^&^r emit ^jcnrt^mcm* [June 24, 1899 Oomlngr Events. Jnne 25— A.ntIoch Gan Glab. Blue rocks. Antioch. June 25— Taeoma Gun Club, Blue rocks. Tacoma. June 2D-Chlco Gun Club. Blue rocks. Cbico. June 25— Olympic Gun Club. Blue rocfc^. luglesiae. June 25— Napa Gun Club. Blue rocks. Napa. ™ ^ □ **i„ jQue 25-Seaitie Rod and Gan Club. Blue rocks. West Seattle. June 25— Mount Shasta Gun Club. Bine rocks. Reading. Jane2b— 3an Francisco Gun Club. Live birds. Sau Olemente. June 25— UnioQ Gun mub. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. June 26— Napa Gun Club. Live birds. East Napa. July 2— Alert Guu Club. Blue rocka. Birds Point. July 2— California Wing: Club. live birds. Ingles:ae. July 2— Merced Gun Club. Blue rocks. Merced. July 2 16 -Acme Hun Club. Blue rocks. Grass Valley. Jaly2, 3J-Reiiance Gon Club. Blue rocks. Webster St. bridge. July 9 -Olympic Gun Club. Live biids Ingleside. ^ July 9-Empire Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. July a^San Francisco Gun Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. July 16— Lincoln Gon Club. Blue rocks. Alameda Point. July 16— Pelican Gun Club. Live birds. Sacramento. The Qame La'w. The open season for shooting quail, doves, deer and wild dnck as fixed by the State law is as follows: Doves, 15tli July to 15tb Febru- ary Mountain quail and grouse, Ut September to 15tli February. Vallev quail, wilddact and rail, lat October to ist March. Male deer, 15th July to 15th October. Pheasants, the taking, killing, selling or having in poseeesion at any time is prohibited; robbiug or destruc- tion of nests or having pheasant eggs in possession is a misdemeanor in the following counties: Trinity, Marin, Lake. Merced, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Kings, Ventura, Santa Clara, ilonterey, San Joaquin, Yuba. The clercs ol nearly all the Boards of Suoervisors have advised us no changes have been made this year, but the ordinances passed last vear hold good if they do not conflict with the State law. The following counties nave not passed any ordinances that alter the open season as provided by State law: Amador. Butte, Inyo, Modoc, Mono, Mendocino, Mariposa, Nevada, Napa, Plumas. San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sacramento, Solano, Santa Cruz. Sistiyon. Tehama. Yolo and Yuba. The changes ate as follows : Alpine— Deer. Sept. 2 to Oct. 15. Alameda— RaU, Oct. 15 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Male deer. July 1 to Oct. 1. Pheasants protected until February. 190J. Hunting, killing or having in possession for purpose of sale or ship- ment out of county: quail, bob white, partridge, wild duck, rail, mountain quail, grouse, dove.does or deer, antelope,elk or mountain sheep prohibited. Colusa— Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15. Calaveras— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Contra Costa— Deer, July 20 to Sept. 2. (Use o( dogs prohibited). El Dorado— Doves, July 20 to Feb. 1. Trout, Jnne 1 to Dec. 1. Fresno— Market hunting and snipping game oat of the county pro- hibited Humboldt— Grouse and Wilson snipe, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Killing of waterfowl prohibited between one-half hour after sunset and one hall hour before sunrise. Pheasants and wild turkeys protected until Oct. 1, 1900. Black brant, Oct. 1 to March 1. Shipment of game out of the county prohibited. Deer, use of dogs prohibited. Kem— Shipping game out of the cotmty prohibited. Quail, Oct. 1 to Feb. 1. Lake— Deer, Aug. 1 to Oct. 1. Kings— Doves, Sept. 1 to Feb. 15. Quail, Nov. 1 to Feb. 15. Lob Angeles— Shipping game to markets outside of the countv pro hlblted. Sea-gulls, egrets, pelicans, seals, protected. Trout season opens April ist. Marin— Deer, JtUy 15 to Sept. 15. Quail Nov. 1 to Feb. 1. Individ- ual bag limited to 25 birds. Market hunting and shipment of game from the county is probibited. Use of Kepeating: shot guns pro- hibited. Trout, with hook and line only April 1 lo Oct. 15. Madera— Market hunting prohibited. Monterey— Deer, July 15th to Sept. let. (Use of dogs prohibited). Quail, Oct. 1 to Oct. 5. Napa— Trout, by hook and line only, April 1 to Dee. 1. Orange— Doves, Aug, 1 to Feb, 1. Deer, Aug. 15 to Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Quail, partridges or grouse, Oct. Ito Oct. 5. Ducks, Nov. 1 to March 1. Ducks and quail, shipment from the county restricted as follows; No person snail ship ducks or quail out of the county in quantities to exceed two dozen birds a week. Placer— Trout, Tune 1 to Dec. 1. Plumas— Salmon, trout, May 1 to Dec. 1 (netting prohibited.) Elvexaide— Shipping game out of the county prohibited. San Benito— Deer, Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. (Market hunting prohibited). Santa Barbara- Deer, Aug. 1 to Aug. 22. Use of hounds pro- hibited. Quail, one day. Oct. 1. (Market hunting prohibited). Lob- sters or crawfish, close season, April 15 to Sept. 15, shipping from county in close season prohibited. Abalones, taking, selling, having in possession and shipping from the county prohibited. ^u Beroardino — Deer, close season continuous, l!*99. Valley or mountain quail, wild duck, sale of prohibited. Trout, sale of. be- tween April 1st and May 1st of any year and during 1899, prohibited. Tree squirrels, five per day the limit. San Diego — Shipping game out of the county prohibited. San Luis Obispo— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Doves, July 15 to Dec. 1. Use of hounds prohibited. Hnntiuff for markets situated outside of the county prohibited. Clams, use of plows or machines in digging prohibited. Shipment of abalones out of the county prohibited. San Mateo— Deer, Julv 16 to Aug. 26. (Use of dogs not protiibited. Market hunting prohibited). Rail, Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. (Shooting from boat at high tide protiibited). Shasta— Deer, July 15 to Sept. 1. Shipment of feathered game out of the county prohibited. Sierra— Deer. Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. Siskiyou— Shipment of feathered game out of the county prohibited. Sonoma— Deer. July 15 to Oct. 1. Quail, Nov. 1. to Feb. 1 Pheas- ants, close season till Jan. l, 1901. Shipping game out of the county prohibited. Use of nets in streams ot the county prohibited. Sutter— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oct. 16. Doves, July 15 to Jan. 1. Trinity— Deer, Sept. Ito Oct. 15. Tulare— Deer, Sept. 1 to Oot. 15. Shipping game oat ol the county prohibited. Ventura^Quall, any variety. Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. It iB a Q-ood Law. for the infractioD of this portion of the statute, it mast then logically follow that other legislation enacted for the same purpose, i .e., the protection of game and fish, and the furtherance of such protection by prohibiting means of taking game and fish in a manner that aoqaestionably tends to a rapid, unnecessarj and unsportsmanlike manner of game and fish depletion, should also bold good: San Feancisco, June 22, 1899. Editob Breeder and Sportsman : In an article pub- lished in a morning daily on June 21, 189i*, and subscribed "Observer/' I notice a severe (though illogical) criticism and strong complaint made,prompted by the recent action of the Board of Supervisors of Marin county, who at the instance of many sportsmen of that county and elsewhere, haye in- corporated in an ordinance for game protection, a clause pro* hibitiog the use of the magazine repeating shot gan (com- monly called a "pump" ganj in the pursuit of game in Marin county. The article is, in my opinion, selfish and inconsistent; written, published and paid for, by, or in the interest of an agent or repreeentatiye of the repeating shot gon mannfac- turing companies; it is biased, entirely unfair, viciously misleading, purposely constructed and colored to gain the sympathies of persons not accustomed to hunt game for sport and not enlightened npon the subject. The statement that the repeating shot gun is sold cheaper, or is better than a double barrelled shot gun of American make is not the truth and can easily be disproved by in- quiry at any gun store or by procuring catalogues of the representatives of American shot gun manufacturers. The author was forced to admit the irrevocable conclusion that the most prominent cause of the diminution of game birds in this State is the market hunter, and if he considered this fact, as he did, he confesses the uu'itableness of his argu- ment; for if you will show me a market hunter, in a major- ity of the instances, he will prove to be a user of the re- peating shot gun (or "pump" gun) and the hunter will tell you it is the beat weapon he has ever used for tbe purpose of increasing the amount of his killing each day, and if he is not a successful market hunter, he does not use a "pump" gun. The attempt to gain sympathy by thrusting the old time worn argament that the ordinance favors high priced guns of foreign namufactaie, or the rich, is nafAir and a fiigrant attempt to involve the classes against the masses and aroase the feeling of the poor against the rich; it is a vicious at- tempt to fight, made under cover and to shield the real cause of his argument, viz: profit and gain to the manufacturer. The claim that local sportsmen "who were not fortunate enoDgh to be born rich or to have wealth thrust upon them later in life are very much aroused and incensed over the action of the Marin connty authorities" and that the farther claim that "local gun clubs are considering the advisability of organiziug to protect themselves against the objectionable ordinance," is, permit me to say, something that the writer knows nothing about and if he does he is again intentionally and purposely falsifying and I sLrongly doubt if he could give me a name of one single gun club or sportsmen's or- ganization now in existense allied on his side and denounc iog the action of the Association for Fish and Qame Pro- tection in Marin county. The ordinance was passed at the instance, request and on the petition of every gan clab located, or having preserves in Marin county, irrespective of classes or conditions and with tbe view of protecting, preserving and propagating fish and game. Tbe ordinance is constructed to regulate the killing and destruction of game and prevent its extermination. Why should the State put small fish in the streams if they are not protected ? If it is quantity of game or fi^h that tbe people are after, dynamite and gatling guns will possibly ac- complish their object, but in view of the conditions, pleasure and not profit, ought to be the only controlling feature in the regulation of the fish and game taws. With one of the repeating shot guns in the hands of a skillful man, the game has no chance of escaping, it is death to come into its range, it is slaughter, it is not sport. It is a crime to permit this leaden hail to destroy all that goes to make our country a source of amusement and pleasure, inter- esting add famed. But for the foul purpose that seems lurk- ing behind this publication, no notice would have been taken of it, but as a member of the association and of the committee that framed the ordinance, I feel in justice to the action of those able gentlemen who composed it, that some refutation and explanation should be made lest the uncontradicted statements of this paid advertisement carry any force. The assurance is here given that no favor or partiality was indulged in by the committtee, no favors were extended to anyone; but the committee honestly and sincerely endeavored to pass a law that would prevent the extermination of game and fish and assist in the preservation, protection and prop- agation of the same. Bespectfully yours, Jas. p. Sweeney. No Birds. OABTRIDQE AND SHBLL. Considerable adverse comment by many sportsmen has been made to a statement appearing in the columns of a morning daily this week. Several communications have been received for pablicatioo, but the following from Mr. Jas. p. Sweeney, who resides in Marin county and is a prominent younger member of the Ban Francisco bar and member of the Board of Governors of the Empire Gun Club, is given tbis week. Other communications and a mass of statistical matter are withheld from this issue for lack of apace. As to ttie validity of the law recently enacted in Marin coanty, it seems to be in accordance with the provi. eions of the general State law for such cases made and pro- vided. If a coaaty biard of supervisors hive tbe pitwet to en ict a close season on game or fish for a day, a month or a y?ar, or to place a Itmtt on the bag or catch, which has been d'loe, and these ordinances have been uoquestionioely ac- • pted by the commnnity — if the State law prohibiting the 'f^e of a gun lareer than a 10 guage is legal, aod it evidently .(<, as arreets, convictious and fines have resulted many times That tbe song bird is doomed to destraction in many sec- tions of this State is but a question of a short perio 1 of time unless proper protection is afforded the feathered songsters of the forest and field. Several counties have already enacted the necessary ordinances for their protection and the sooner this coanty legislation becomes universal throughout the State will a similar condition of affairs as related below be avoided. The fact that all varieties of our song birds are pot hunted by unscrupulous individuals, and netted^both by night and day, by Italians and others is notorious; many of these victims to the brutal greed of ignorant foreigners are killed for the market and eventually find their way to the tables of the swell city restanrants. Cases have been cited where two and three men with nets have caught as many as 2000 birds in a day. The communication already referred to appeared in a New York daily of recent date and is as follows: To THE Editor of The Sun— Sir; Yesterday I took an excursion into that lovely region of Wesicheste"" county lying between Uaion- port. Bay Che-ter and the Sound, vieitiog Pelham Park on my way. During a ihree hours' ramble through lane, meidow and woodland on thai "perfect day in June" I saw not a sie;n. heard not a sound of bird life, f^ave for a brace of crows flapping iht-ir raucous flight oyer a marsh. There was not even an Knglish sparrow to be met with. Not a whistle, chirp nr cheep Irom grove, bush or fie'd. They say that Italian pot hduters a^e respo sible for this, and that they snare and net the very sparrows. Whatever be the cause, in one of the most beautiful aud secluded of our suburban retreats the wild bird Is no more. F. C. K. Bkooklyn, June 12. W. F. Andras, a well known trap shooter, has opened a shooting gallery on Kearney street near California. The dove season opens on July 15th. Beports from tbe various localities heretofore known as good dove shooting grounds show that the doves will be very plentiful this year. The Grass Valley Sportsmen's Club has decided to hold its annnal dove hunt and camp stew on Saturday, Jaly 15tk. Tbe annual outing given by the Sportsmen's Club is one of State reputation. Sportsmen from Sftn Francisco, Sacra- mento and Marysville wili receive invitations and attend. Tbe event this year will be up to the past standard of ex- cellence and all who will go are looking forward to it with much pleasure. Since the beginning of tbe present season tbe interest of sportsmen in trap shooting has been increasing at a great rate, this journal has from time to time recounted the skill and victories of many different shooters prominently identi- fied with tbe sport and who are comparatively new to shot gun fame; also have we given the recent excellent work of some of the veterans. Incidentally we have republished in- teresting extracts from the early files of our paper which relate the incidents of some of the shoots held at various re- sorts near this city and which are now a portion of the sport- ing history of the Pacific Coast. Some of the old timers have crossed the river and heppily a few of the Spartans are still with us, they are just as devoted to the game now as they ever were and take part in the live bird and blue rock shoots, strong and sturdy as of yore, with the same steady nerves and unfailing eyes. At the last State live bird tour- nament when Col. £d. Fay, Frank Maskey and "Blade" faced the traps we could not help becoming retrospective and in looking up some of the shoots of the California Wing Club at San Bruno, which were the all absorbing events of those days, were reminded of a shoot which took place at the latter resort in July 1884, in which Col Fay (of whom it was said, "he h^s risen very rapidly in public esti- mation latbly by his brilliant achievements, as well as justi- fied the confidence always placed in him as a good shot''), Crit Kobinson, J. Lambert, H, T. Hopper, F. Walsh and others contested in a forty bird race; the moneys were $250 to first, $150 to second and $100 to third high gun. Kobinson won with thirty-eight birds scored, Col. Fay was second, three of his birds dropping dead out of bounds. Hopper took third money. In September of that year a match that drew a large audience of sportsmen and specta- tors was a race at 100 birds for $500 a side between Col. Fay and Mr. H. Pearson, which came off at San Bruno. Extracto from press announcements of that shoot state— It was 10:30 A. M. before the preliminaries were arranged and tbe men came to the traps with Crit Robinson waiting (on Fay and young Walsh attending Pearson. The selection of officers could not faave been better, the judges being"Slade" for Fay, Frank Maskey for Pearson with Bamon E. Wilson as referee — The birds were as grand a lot as ever supplied, only one bird being called for in the 200 supplied. Pearson was regarded as a man of nerve, judgment and and ability and had the greater experience. Fay, however, was inevitable with his first barrel. It is doubtful if ever anything finer at the traps was seen than his first twenty-one straight kills, to secure which he only used his second barrel twice. At thirty birds, with only two misses, Fay led b7 four birde; at fifty birds, with only six misses. Fay ted by six birds and the match was then virtually over, for if, with both shooting as ihey were, Pearson could not redeem his misses in the first fifty he could not do so at all. The lead kept in- creasing against Pearson until tbe end came with 74 for himself and 83 for Fay. This is equal to Carver's feat when he shot against Bogardus, and being done at San Bruno, of all places the most difficult, it may be considered still more creditable — After the match offers were made to back Messrs. Fay and Bobinson, under the same conditions, against any two men in the State for $1000 a side. Col. Fay's record as a sportsman and wing shot did not end at tbe close of that day, he has been a consistent performer in the field and strong adversary at the traps up to tbe present time. The Fay Diamond medal, which has been shot for for many years past and concerning which we shall have something to say in the future, was the gift of this doughty shot gnn expert to the shooting fraternity of the State and has been tbe sought for trophy in many a bard fought race. Col. Fay has recently placed among his collection of valuable guns a Lefever gan which was made to his order and is an elegant specimen of a first class shot gun. A coincidence in this res- pect is the fact that Joe Boss, of Antioch, who is now the holder of the Fay Diamond medal, won tbe same at the recent State live bird tournament making a clean score with a hammer Lefever gun which he has been nsing for twenty years past. — ^ ^ At the Traps. The local bine rock events for to-morrow will be the Olympic Gnn Club shoot at Ingleside and tbe Union Gnu Club shoot on the Lincoln grounds at Alameda Junction. The monthly live bird shoot of tbe San Francisco Gun Club will take place at San Clemente to morrow. John Lucas promises a strong lot of birds; no donbt the attendance of sportsmen will be a& large as usual. The monthly shoot of the California Wing Club at Ingle- side last Sunday was up to the average of the trap meetings of this veteran organization. In the club race clean scores were made by "Slade," A. M. Shieldrand C. C. Nanmao. Clarence Haight was high gun for the day grassing twenty- three birds out of two dozen. In the principal event the three high guns divided a pool of $15. Shooting was rather difficult by reason of a strong wind blowing across the traps. The birds released were a fast lot. A feature of special interest was the challenge race between Dr. A. M. Barker (Heidelberg), of San Jose, and Otto Fend- ner for the Olympic challenge live-bird medal. Since this medal has been offered for competition it has been contested for four times and is now in the possession of Feudner, who won it on Sunday. In this race each man had a handicap allowance of twenty birds, Feudner shot from the thirty-one yard mark and Dr. Barker was plEtced at the twenty-nine JnsE 24, 1899] ccije ^veetiev cam m^ovtetnttn. 413 yard slat. The shooters came together in the club rsce at twelve birde, their iodividQal ecores couDtioEi iu both racee Fendoer killed eleven in the club match and made a straight score in a six bird race following, and two more in a second eix-bird pool making nineteen out of twenty, the lost bird falling dead ont of bonnds. Dr. Barker lost two birda in the clnb shoot and was out of the race. It is possible another match will be made between the same parties, Dr. Barker having already won the medal twice- The detailed scores of the club race at twelve birds were as follows : NaamBD lll"^ 11122 22—12 B003 12*01 11*21 II— 9 "Slade" „. 11311 mil 12-12 Jackson 2il21 *0012 22— 9 Shields 12212 11121 11— li "i-hnson" 2i'!2 20021 21— y Fendner.O _.122*1 2r22: 21 11 Jackson illOO I212* 2>— 9 Halght 2212i 2"22l 22— U Vercno 12101 Oi20l 02— 9 Oweng ...20101 21U2 12-10 "James" lO'i'l «2222 11— 8 "Heidelbe-g" ..,..22202 20l2i 21-10 "Hart" 20*20 llOU CO— 6 * Dead • ut of boooas. A sweepstake at six bird?, entrance $2 50, followed. Haight, Feadner, Shields and Root killed all their birds and divided the money. The scores were: Halght 222221— 6 " 'ames" * 111022— 5 Feodoer I2ll2i— 6 ■' Ht-idelberg" „ lior22— 5 Shields „ 12l2ll— 6 Totnptlns 12l"*l— 4 R008 - .22. 121- 6 Jacksou . 02220"— 3 "Blade" _. 2yl2il— 5 Black: 020000— 1 * Dead oat of bouods. A second six bird race was nest arranged under the same conditions. The parse was divided b? Haight, Nauman, "Heidelberg" and "Johnson," each having straight scores. The record was as follows: HaUbt „ _..122:22- Naoman 211222- " Heldelbere " 121211- " Johnson " .112122 ■ R008 001212- * Dead ont of bonnds. 6 Tompkins _... e2221*— 4 6 Black „ 201^22— 4 6 " Jaojes" 0*0l21— 3 6 Shields „ , 2I0w i Feadner _ .„ li*w A large attendance of shooters at the Lincoln Gon Glnb shoot last Sunday at AUmeda Point kept the traps moving rapidly. The first event, the regular club race, saw nineteen men np, besides which a nnmfaer of back scores were shot op and several visitors joined the game, Ebooting for targets only. The scores in detail for the club race at twenty-five blue rocks were the following: Webb .... Ksrne7;.. BrODS Kerrlson.. Wenzel. Price Franzen FoTster, Edg.. .. Golcher . .. Flacber ™ Forater. Eng KcBae Klevesahl Daniels Banm Bekeart Javete »... Ostraoder Colt ,.11111 Mill lllll lino 11111—24 .11111 OUll lllll mil IDUI— 23 iiim lllll mil oitii lllll- 23 noil UliO UUl mil 11111—23 , mil OHIO mu imi inio— 22 lllll iiioi iim 01011 11110—21 .„_..lllll lUOl 01011 mil 31011—21 10111 luiii iiuo lino iiiu-21 01m 10111 mil iioumio— 21 11011 11011 oim mil 11110-21 mil luoi iiioi omi Min— 21 mil OHIO iiioi 11011 10111—20 oiou mil iiooi lllll mm— 20 mil 10m loiio Mil iiiio— .0 mil OIOU 10(01 mil imc— 19 ....aioii iiou 01011 01010 10111—17 .... Oiooi iiou lino 01000 11011-15 ... .00001 li-Oll 11100 O-Jlll liUOi— 13 OmO 10001 llluO OOOll 01011—13 mil lino mil iiiio iim— 23 mil 11101 11m OHIO iini-22 mil lion lllll 10m ii'iii- 22 mn inioi mil iiui iion— 22 1 lion lion mn onio mn— 21 mil oiiii 11010 loni mu— 21 iiiio omo moi nm 11110—20 mil mtio lom moi iini— 20 omi 01111 00m mu iiiroo— 18 mil oioii 01m mio 10010—18 ......11110 oioio lom looii lllll— is mil mil mu 10111—23 Forster, Edgt .„ Klevesahl t Daniels t Price t - McBaet _ FroDzen t Wenzelt Golcher t „._ Javetet AndroB f„.. „ . Andras t„ _ Schnltz, E. * „ 1101 ■Mnrdock • mil noii oiioo mu 0110— 19 Hoyt*_„„ „ .11110 IIOU looio mil 11110—19 Michetssen * „ .oiiii nui ooni iioii iiou— 19 Drevfos* „ ;™ „_iim oiiii oiiu looii 00010—17 Eoeei-berg* looio ooooo niio iiiii 11111— le Traflk* _ .11101 omi iini ooooi noui is Banks* iiou ooui 01011 ooooo mio— h Mill -T * _ oiou mn oiooi uooo 00011— 14 Dr. Derby * OOlOO lOOll UOlo lllul OiOOl— 12 Olsen » OlOOO OUOO OOOOO OoolO lOCOl- 5 + Back scores. * Birds onip. The race following, the initial contest for the Neusladter trophy, was between three club teams of twelve men each at twenty targets per man, this event was won b? the Lincoln team who scored 204 breaks out of a possible 240; tbe San Francisco team being second, look the puree. In this race individual scores counted in the distribution of twenty-five merchandise prizes donated by the Lincoln Club and divided among seven clasRee; besides tbe team shooters a number nf gentlemen took part in the race shooting for the prizes only. The detailed scores of the dab teams and additional indivi- daal shooters are as followe : LINCOLN GUN CLUB. ecores of twenty were made bv F. Vernon and Ed Bchallz, on the haodicap allowance twelve more straight scores ap- pear; one poesible twenty be'oe as gODd as another, straight or otherwise, the settlement of ownersbip of the grapbopbone was decided by lot and the lucky man was W. J. Golcher. It will be noticed in parasing tbe scores that the averages were of an excellent standard. Tbe ecores and handicaps for this race were as follows : ScbuUz.E mn um nni nm —20 Veruon, F mil lllll mil Hill —20 Fnr.tpr, tdg ._ „ IIMI inoi lllll mu 1 McRae W^Ob „.;..- Kampy ...__*/ji. — Giilcher -......„,._ Brans ...; , Kie'-esabl _.-.„ Feudner, F Han-xharst Hoyl Debenham Micbeissen „ KerrlRon. forater, Eag Rlcklefson „ Price _ Saoxers „..._ .... Bekeprt Daniels mill lllll mil lllll I - mil mu luu 10111 1 - luu omc lion inio mi - iiiioonu itoii IIOU nil - inoi oim mil iiioi m - iiou mil 10110 nm 111 - nm into icon loiou mm - loioi nm nm mio 111 - loiu mio mio 11000 nm 1 - mil 1110 iiioi lion mi - mil onoi 10110 011)1 mil ~ mil noil uoni mn no - moi lllll mn omi 10 - mil uini mu iiiii 0 imi OUll' imo mu 110 - onoi nm mie Merrett OIIU llUO 11111—13 Wiseman 10011 Smith Ollll llIlI 11110—12 Fuvero lOOlO Tailman OIIU Oini OOOU— 10 Wood OHIO Match at 25 blue rocks — Thomas _ OOllO loOU lllll Smith ...„ lllll nooo inn l-avero ..„ __ OHIO OOill OHIO Tailman llIOl 110<0 OOUO ^eaie _.„.. oolOo 00011 nooi Riaer _ „ iioio loooo moi OUll loon- oioio niii— iiuoo lllOl- iiiu nm— 20 OllOO 01111—18 lino mir— 17 UOll 10111—16 11 111 111)01— 14 OlOU 01101—14 Flacber Daniels .. .. Kerrison Price— F'anzen FoTSter, Rdg. ...3. nm mil moi um— 19 0 m lllll mu mm is „ „ _ mil UOU mu oiu.— la .um loiii mu 1 oil— 18 „ „ nil ooiii mil ouu— 17 imo iiou um 11011—17 ErD-a__...™, McRae Webzel.i.... Bekeart Total „ uooi Ollll mil nun- 16 noio lOJM mil iiioi 15 , „_iom mil 10111 00101—15 * lllll lono uuoi 11011—15 „ 204 Scbnltz. SAN FRANCISCO GUN CLUB. .:. _ mil um lion loin-is Elcklelson.,. Webb Golcher Rosenberg... King Ureyloa Mnrdrx:k „ „ „ ..UOU moi lllll 10111—17 uio-i iimo nm nm-is „ „ _ Ollll loioi loiu nni— 16 „ IIOIJI UOOI mu IIM-16 .- um nooi mn nino— is lom 10010 loui mil- 15 „ no 1 loiii) mn 00011— H Bhaw — Jofitlns ... Total „ loiio oion OUOl 11101—13 „,. „ oooui moi omi 10101 12 . - „ 181 UNION GUN CLUB. Oim um um um— 19 Feadner. F.. ]>t>eDbam.... Oiseo um unii 1011 nm— 18 „ oim mil uiio 10111—17 „ mil OIOII nun uni— 17 Mlteheii McRie Bickeretifi,. Mlcheisaeo.... Trask Lidale ~ Total Vernon — .. ... Bchnitz, F — Banks ™ Javelie „ uoio mu lllll onoo— 13 „ iii'io i-ioi mu mm 1.5 „ ^ 11000 onii onoi 11)01-13 _ oi'Oi 10011 Ollll n"io-u ^ „ 00101 noi'i unit O-iOrO-IO „ „ 10010 oiooo onoo louo— 8 „ „_ I79 „ oioii UOll loni nm~i6 _ „ um lion 10011 10011—15 „. I'-m lOfiii moi nino— 14 OIOII 0100 nun OIOII 12 ....0001 1 oioio 01010 ntii - u Onil lOOIl OOIOI filirO— 10 01 101 OUOO OHIO OOOU— 10 The monthly live bird shoot of the Pelican Gun Clab took place at Sacramento last Sunday. Judge Hughes was high gun in tbe club event at twenty birde; in a six bird race with J. W. Biuner he won on a straight score. The entries and scores in tbe days sbcot were as follows : Club race at twenty live birds : Jndge Hoghea -.__,.™ — _ _*2I12 llUO lllU 2im— ifl Ed NIcolaus „ , OUOl 20101 11222 21222-16 L.S.Upson . 22100 12022 21122 22022—16 A. W. Brnner — _ 22222 *:mo 22021 20212—16 Rohatalter ir „ (222* 021*2 22120 1*2«2— 14 Bert Adams .2*000 10120 UUl 2U«1-13 Eace at six birds — Hughes „ 111311 Brnner _2»2221 Members of ihe Kern County Gun Clnh held a shoot at the Bakersfield grounds June 14Lh, The scores made were the following : 29 Witt Stoner 19 „ 23 23 27 .20 27 RoseUe _ ... Stoner ? Elodgett Harvey Reed_ Price Blodgett 7 RoseUe The conclading race for the day was a handicap event for a graphrphone donated by Vernon and Woodihorpe. The handicap allowance for each shooter was the number missed , in Bhooting at twenty targets. In this race two straight I Tbe Pastime Gun Club, of San Diego, held their first blue rock tournament Sunday and Monday, June 18th and IQtb, the afiair was a great snccess; other tournaments by the club are being arranged for in the future. Tbe prizes shot for in the two day's shooting were $100 added b^ the club and $100 worth of merchandise donated by the San Diego merchants. The various events were shot out under the Sargent System, squad shooting, A. S. A. rules to govern, except in the division of the moneys, which were divided after the following plan: The net purse was divided by the sum of largeis br ken in the three high classes. For ex- ample, sav 15 targeis; net parse $84 A breaks 15, B 14, C 13, total 42. $84 divided by 42 allows $2 per target, A's share is $30. B's $28 and C's $26. Side pools, $1 entrance, high guns, 60 and 40 per cent were made in nearly every event. M. ChicS won^the high average prize $7.50, Frank N. Schr field won second high average money $5 and tbe sealed prize for besL under 75 per cent went to £■ A. Fano. Tbe first event of the tournament Sunday morning was at 15 targets, $1 50 entrance, $4 »dded, the score resalting as follows : Sargent 11, Barnes P. Nefi 10, Howard 10, Jones 10. Hamilton 13, fhicb 13. Ecker 12, Nichols 11, Fano 8, Little 12. 8chofie>d 10, Anon 7, Silvss 10. Risers 10. The second event was at 15 birds, $1.50 entrance, $4 ad- ded, resniling as follows : Howard 9. Barnes 10. Leonard 7, Sargent 11, Jonta 10. Hamilton 11. Cbick 13. Ecter 10. Nictolp 12, Fano 11, Little 13, Schofield 13, Nefi 7, Siivaa 8, Anon 10. Rogers 12. The third event was at 25 birds, $2.50 entrance, $5 added resulting as follows: Chick 22. Ecber 18, Nichols 19, Fano 18. Little 19, Scofield 17. Hamilton 22, Anon 16, Sargent 16 N»ff U. Rice 14, Jones 17. Tbe fourth event was at 15 birds, $1 50 entrance, $4 added, and resalted as f'^llowa': Chink 14, Ecker 13, Nichols 10, Fano 10. Linle 13, Scofield 13. Sargpni 12, Hamilton 11, Leonard 13, Jones 12, Anon 7, Wolfl 3, Hewson 8, Silvas 6, Rogers 10. The fifih event was at 15 birds, $1.50 entrance, $4 added, and resulted: Chick 13. Eckpr 9, Nichols 10. Fano 14 Little 10 ScoGeld 12, Anon 8, Jnnes 11, Hamilton 11, Silvas 9 Rice 10, Nefi 9, Sargent II, Leonard 8, Rogers 11, Naylor 11. The sixth event was at 25 birds, $2.50 entrance, $5 added, and repulted: Chick 23, Ecker 19. Nichols 14, Fano 13, Liltle 18. ScoSelH 21. Hamilton 17, Wolf 8, Rogers 18, Sile- bee 10. 8arg<^nt 16. Tbe seventh event was a race at 15 birds, $1 50 entrance, $4 added, resoUiog: Chick 14. Ecker 10 Nicholfl 12. Fano 9 Liltle 12. 8co6eld 14. Jones 11, Barnes 7, Anon 6 Hargent 12, Silsbv 9. Siiles 6. Hamilton 12, Rogers 12, Polzien 4, Howard 10, Leonard 8, Wolf 8. The eighth event was a shoot at 15 birds, $4 added, result- ing : Chick 14 Ecker 13. Nichols 8, Fano 6. Little 10. Sco- field H, Jnnes 14 Howard 7, Rogers 11, Hamilton 10, Sar- gent 10, Leonard 10 Tbe ninth event was at 25 birds. $2 50 entrance, $-5 a'lded, resulting: Chick 22, Ecker 20. Nichols 14. Fano 17, Little 13, Scofield 21, Silsby 14. Wolf 11. Hamilton 17, Rogers 16. The tenth and last event of the day was the merchants* donation shoot at twentv-five birds with twenty five men np, and resalted : Cbick 22, Ecker 19. Nichols 17. Faro 14, Little 16, Scofield 21. Silsbv 12, Birn^s 19. Jones 17, Sar- gent 15, Stiles 12. Leonard 11, Panly 16. Polzien 10, ^chiller 0, Anon 19, Garretson 10. Naylor 17, Mumff^rd 5. Morgan 17, Wolf U. Hamilton 19. Rogers 17, Howard 18. Myers 10. A summary of the second d^v's shooting is the following: First event— 15 bird?. $1 50 entrance, $4 added: Sargent 10, Hamilton 13, Chick 12 E:ker 12, Nichols 8. Fano 10, Scofield 10. Rogers 14 Second event — 15 birdp. $1 50 enlranre, $4 added : Sargent 11. Hamilton 13, Chick 14, Ecker 10, Nichols 11. Fano 13, Scofield 12, Rogers 8 Third evpot— 25 birds. $2 50 entrance. $4 added: Chick 20 Ecker ^^1, Nichols 23; Fano 15,8c field 21, Rogers 15, Ham- ilton 19 Fourth event— 15 birdn. $1.50 entrance, $4 ndded : Chick 13, Ecker 8. Nichols 12, Fano 9. Scufield 13, Rogers 7, Hamilton 13, Ri'phv 8. Fifth evenr — 15 birds. $1 50 entrance $4 added : Cbick 12. Ecker 12, Nichols 9, Fano 9, Schofield 14, Rcgers 5, Hamil- ton 13. Hilsby 9 Sixth event— 25 birdp, $2.50 entrance, $5 added: Chick 18, Ecker 16, Nichols 12, Fano 20, Scofield 19, Rogers IS, Ham- ilton 17, SiUhv 15 Sirgent 21. ^*pventh event — 15 birds. $1.50 entrance, $4 addod: Chick 14, Ecker 13, Nichols 9, Fann 13. Scofield 12. Rogers 11, Silsbv 10. Sargent 12, Rice 10, Hamilton 13 Eighth event — 15 birda, $1.50 entrance. $4 added; Chick 14, Ecfeerl4, Nichr Is 11. Fano 11, Scofield 14, Pagers 7, Ric<^ 9, Siisby 9. Ssfgent 10. Hamilton 14. Ninth event— 25 birds. $2 50 entrance. $5 added: Chick 2:i, Ecker 22, Nichols 16. Fano 16, Scofield 21. Rigers 13, Sargent 18. Rice 16, Silsb' 16. Hamilton 17 Little 21. Tenth event— 25 birds, $2 50 entrance. $5 added: Chick 21, Ecker 19, Nichols 11, Fano 18, Scofield 20, Rogers 18, Liltle 20 Silsbv 17, Sargpnt 23 Oomlng Events. July 15— Eighth Satnrdav Fly-Casting Contest. 3tow Lake, 2:30 p. M July 16— Eighth Sunday Fly-CasUhg Contest. Stow I^ke, 10 a. m Stow Lake Fly-Oaating. The San Francisco Fly-Casting Club concluded the re- entry events last Saturday and Sunday, a number of back scores were made up for those mquali6ed through the negligence of a club ia failing to make prooer returns to the American Kennel Club. — American Kennel Gszstte. Hints to Beginners. throat and stomach aud convulsions. An emetic should at once be administered, and this shoul be followed by fre- quent doses of magnesia or chalk given in water, all otly substances being most carefully avoided. When a dog is supposed to be suffering from the effect of corrosive sublimate the chief symptoms of which are vomiting and great purg- ing, accompanied by a swollen stomach and twitching of the limbs, after an emetic has been given, the whites of eggs should be provided as an antidote. In the comparatively rare cases which appear of poisoning bv carbolic acid, the symptoms of which are depressions of spirits, shivering and inability to move combined with diarrhea, which is frequenty tinged with blood, the dog should be placed in a hot bath and well rubbed, after which brandy, ether or amonia may be administered in a little water. Fits are sometimes fatal to dogs and therefore, no series of Hints to Beginners could be regarded as complete unless some reference were made to such serious annovances to own- ers. At the same time these attacks, unless directly due to either an apoplectic or epileptic seizare, are not oft.en fatal in their results, being most frfquenlly due to troubles arising from teething, distemper or exposure to excessive heat. In all such c pes there is a direct danger menacing the nn- fortunate subject of the attack if he happens to be seized by it when out of doors, as ignorant and timid persons are often disposed to believe that tbe struggling dog is affected by rabies and act accordingly. Scores of harmless dngs are wan- tonly massacred in the streets o^ our great cities every year, the executioners acting under the impression that they are "msd," when in realitv they are nothing of the sort. Over-feeding and want of exercise are tbe most common causes of apoplexv, the usual symptoms of which are heavy, stertorous breathing, inseosibility, fixed, bloodshot eyes and a slow pulse. The sufferer shoald be hied freely, either by opening a vessel or by applying several leeches to the back of the skull, from which the hair has previously been re- moved. The head should be kept cool by cold water fomentations, and strong salts should be inhaled through the nose. A strong dose of opening medicine should also be given in the absence of any quatififd practitioner to direct what ie to be done. There is no frothing at the mouth in the case of an apoplectic seizure. Epilepsy is a far more common form of fit to meet with in the kennel, and is usually the result of hereditary disposi- tion, over exertion, or extreme excitement. The symptoms in the case of an epileptic seizure are not usually prolonged, as the animal aUacked will eeoeralty totter and then fall suddenly on his side, where he will lay frothing at the mouth and struegling violently until relieved. Very often he cries out sharply as he falls, and in all cases bis eyes be- come prominent. Every n cans should be taken to prevent tbe animal biting those who are in attendance upon him, and tbe best thing that can be done for him is to place such a restriction upon his movements as will prevent him from injuring himself in bis struggles, and then dash cold water upon bis head. lo no case should be be bled, and it may be observed that usually tbe victim of ai attack of epilepsy is able to run about in five minutes from the time he was attacked, apparently none the worse for his inpteasaot ex- periences, unless for the wild look that is often present about his evea. When tbe fits arise from teething, the gums should be lanced, and opening medicines administered, whilst, of course, in the case of worms, these abomiosble parasites must be removed from the intestines before any hope may be given of a cessation of tbe attacks. In the latter cases there is comparatively little danger of a fatal result, bat at the same time, a very humane dog owner must be anxious to rpstore his pets to health and comfort as soon as possible. — Eagli-h Stocfe-Kpeper. VBTEHINARY DEPATRMENT. CO'DOCTKD BT Wif. F. EG AN, M. R. C.V.C. P. E. V. M. S. Subscribers to this papTCan have ad^lcA throoeh hese columns In all cftsf s t.f sick or Injured horses, call le or dogs by seudlog a plain d<^criptU.n t.f the ciae Appllcaais wiU seod the.r oame aQd address thul iht-y may be Identifie'l. Poisons are very frequently answerable for an immense amount of canine suff^iring aud loss of life, arsenic and strychnine being the commonest agents In such matters, al- thoagh phosphorus has very often been reckoned with, aa this substance is included largely in the numeroua forms of rat poisons which are spread about many farm buildings in this country. The earliest symptoms of arsenical poisoning are somewhat similar lo those which distinguish inflimma- lion of the bowels, being continuous heat and tenderness of the belly. These are quickly followed by severe retching, which prcduces a frothy vomit and great thirst, whilst the motions are frequent and sometimes colored with blood, the tongue ajd mouth show signs of inflammation both in their color and by swelling whilst the breathing is very heavy and labored and convulsions then ensue. The best treatment is to give an emetic promptly followed by a good drench of milk, magnesia, and oil, or flour and water, assuming that the only recognized antidote, hydrated peroxide of iron, is not available. If this substance is not at hand, the chemist can improvise a substitute by adding to diluted tincture of iron enough bicarbonate cf soda or aqua amonia to saturate it. This remedy should be given frequently in good dcse^ dependent on the size of the dog. The symptions of strychnine are made pretty clear by the Eharp cries of pain which ccme from the poor brute, and these are followed quicBly by jerkings of the head, foaming at the mouth and twitching of the limbs, which are super- seded by an arching of the back and occasional convulsions. A powerful emetic should at once be given, if possible, which is not always so if the j iws are fixed, and if this happens, twenty grains of chlor t hydrate may be given in the form of an enema, means being taken to prevent its re- turn. Whpn it is possible to administer tbem to the patient as much fat, batter or lard aa can be forced down him should be given; but, of course, the best qualified advice should at once be sought. The presence of phosphorus may be discovered by fre- quent vomiting and purging, great heat and tenderness In the Honolulu. H. I., June 2J, 1899. Editor Bhkeder and sportsman: — As a friend to the dumb brute I appeal to you on behalf of my dog, an Eogtish water spaniel who is t ffl cted with cankpr in the ear and run- ning sores on each cheek. The local vei's pronounce the disease incurable and tbe last one callt^d in advi-ed shooting as the best remedy. Perhaps be is right but to one who has er j ived the company of a fiiihful dog it seems awful unless all means of cure are exhausted. I therefore ask your advice and hope you may suggest a remedy. I first noticed tbe disease about six months Figo when I had the ear syringed daily with warm water and sifted in a white powder which the doctor prescribed. It seemed to have a good effect but before long the other ear was affected the same way. I treated this and thought I had it cured when the sores on the cheeks, first on o^e side, tben^n the other, now both cheeks are running sores and one of tbe ears is the same as before, dit^cbarging offensive matter. Otherwise the dog eniSys good health. Trusting that you may be able to suggest a cure, I thank you in advance remaining, Your hnrohlp servant, Will C. King. Answer — According to your description, I would judge that the disease has progressed almost beyond hope of recov- ery; the internal bones of the ear being probably afl^ected. Clean out the ear, and cheek sores, daily (or if they die- charge much, twice a day), with a piece of dry absorbing cotton placed around the end of a pencil or pen handle. Do this carefully and gently, so as not to hurt the parts, which are extremely sendlive. Change the cotton on the pencil several times, until it comes out of the ear clean. When the parts are thoroughly clean apply the following dreesing to the sore parts with a soft brash: Beechwood creosote, 1 dram. Cocaine hydroehloratp, 8 grains. Flnid extract of cannlbis indicae, ^ ounce. Shake well each time before applying. Close the dog's ear and rub it gently, after each application, to work the medicine well into the sores. Beport result of application bfter two or three weeks, but still continue its use for Beveral weeks more. Jtob 24, 1899] m^ljK ^vsexnev axuy ^tivtOT> WISHES will make the season of 1899 at the ^'Di WOOD rilOCE FARM from Feb. 15 to July 1. TERMS: $50 FOR THE SEASON. With usual return rrivlleges. tJood pasturaee at 83 per month. Bills payable before removal nf mare, dtock well cared for, bat no rt-spoiisibility at-sumed for accidents and escapes. For furtner particulars apply to, or address, MARTIN CARTER, Nutwood Stock Farm, Irvinglon, Alameda Co., Cat Breed For Extreme Speed. Steinway, 1808, Rec. 2:251 (Private Stallion) The Season Ghas. Derby 4907, Rec. 2:20, $100 The Only Trotting Stallion Standing for Service in California That Has Three Representatives in the 2:10 List. Winner of first premiums for Stallion and four of his progeny at the San Francisco Horse Show of 1894. His get were the Blue Ribbon Winners at the Horse Show of 1896. Terms for yoane stailioDS and pasturage on application. Address, OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM, Danville, Contra Costa Co., Cal. SPLENDID PASTURAGE. BRENTWOOD FARM, near Antioch, Contra Costa Co., Cal Horses are shipped Irom Morshead'.s Starle, No. 20 Clay Strpet, San Francisco, to Antioch and led from Antioch to the Farm by Competent men. AI.FAt.FA and natural grasses in abundance CljiaiATS mild wtutet and summer FINKST of PADDOCKS for STALLIONS For ratea apply H. DUTARD, Owner. 25-127-129 DflVIS STREET (Telepnone Front 33) Or to FRANK NUQENT, Hanager V SEPARATE ALFALFA FIFLDS If desired f SPECIAL CABK taken of HOBSICS SAN FRANCISCO Breed to a Tried Sire. McKINNEY, 2:lli CHAMPION SIRE OF HIS AGE OF 2:15 PERFORMERS. A Race Horse Himself and a Sire of Race Horses. WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1899 At Randleet Stables, Near Race Track OAKLAND .... CALIF. TERMS FOR THE SEASON $75. (With Osnal Return Privileges). Good pasturage for mares at $4 per month. For further particulars, address C. A. DURFEE, 917 Pcr»lt» «t., Oakland, Cal McKINNEY, 2:11 1-4. Sire of Zombro .2:11 J-nny Mac (3). „2:]2 Hazel Kinney 2:12J-^ You Bf t (H) .2:l->*2 M( Zeus .2:1S Juliet D .2:131^2 Harvey Mac. . 2:Hiii Geo. W. UcKinney O^ito JiiM^i ilamie Riley ..■2:16 vlabel McKinney... ..2:17 2-24hi Sir Credit .2:23 THE PALACE GRAND HOTELS <«. iSa.z3. r'l-a.ixolsco-*. 1400 Rooms, 900 Bathrooms ; all Under One Management. Rooms, $1.00 and Upwards. Room and Meals, $3.00 and upwards. A FEATURE Patrons of THE GRAND can take their meals in.THE PALACE atthe special rate of $2 per day. As the houses are connected by a covered passageway, it will not be necessary to go out of doors to reach the dining-room. CORKESPONDESCE SOLICITED.^ JOHN C. KIKKPATRICK, Manager u PEGAMOID" AND Antioch, Cat. Telephone Main 8, Brentwood. (Trade Mark) PEGA WOID'' Paints are not affected by ammonia gases wbicli arefouud in all siablea Two coats aie better tbau itiree of otber paints. WESTERN AGEXCrirs CO., ^*Seod for Pamphlet, Mention this Paper. Chronicle Ballding, S. F. SULKY . . . No 20—1899 McMURRAY SULKY. Ask About Our $40.00 Sulky. The incrpariuff popalarity of the "ilcMoBEAT" Stjiky Is evidence that ibey GU the bill with turfmen. 33 yearn of comir nous success la the man- u la Clare of Tract Vehicles surely demouBtraies rhe fact that we are the leaders in oar liue. lf>ouaieiu iht; market for a Sulky be sure lo investi- gate the merits ol the McMor- ray betore buying. Hav(> a few 189S Solkles on hand which we will close I out at a reduced figure. • Remember we furnish wheels and at'Hrhmeats for old style Sulkies. Wili fli any make. New Sulky Catalogue for the asking. THE M'MURRAY SULKY CO., MARJON, OHIO. It is a Wonder, FAIRBANKS, MORSE & GO. Gas, Gasoline Engines -FOE- FumpiDg, Hoisting and Air Compression. WINDMILLS STANDARD SCALES Send for illuatrated list to FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO., 310 Market St. San Francisco, Cal. 410 ®iy« ^veeiicK ttnti §:pKfvt»man* [Jdhe 24, 1899 THE FARM. The Don In the Diary. It yon find a man who nnderstandB thf qneation of motherhood, the laws that govern in milk giving, who BtudieB how to produce the bcBt cow possible, and then how to get th. greatest profit out of her, you will Bee thai he never dogfl or hurries his cows to the pas- ture or out of it. He knows on which Bidt his hread is to be buttered. Go into his barn- yard and >ou will not find his cows rushing around to net out of his way. He knows enough not to put any obstruction in the waj of his profit. Such a man is usually kind- hearted to start with, but if he is not his in- telligence teaches him the money value of kindness to cows. There is no work on the farm that yon had not better slight than youi cows. Give a cow a full chance for quiet and comfort in summer's heat and flies and win- ter's cold. Give her good food, plenty of it, and without too much exercise to get H, Making plenty of milk to make money loi you is a big tax on her energies to start witl-. Adopt for your motto three principles: (Ij A good cow; (2) her good health; (3) good milk, and with good common sense and energy you need not fear a lack of good profit. No man can make a profit out of a poor cow, with good food and care, or out of a good cow With poor food, bad care and a dog. Any man with a dairy of cows should make them first in the management of the farm. One will help the olher„but the first thing mnsi come first. Swap the dog for more milk and more piofit, and the cows wiil gladly help yon along.— Hoard's Dairyman. . ^ Selecting the Plffs. In Belecting the pies bbst suited for convert- ing food into pork, there are several matterB to be observed, and these should be paramount at the outset, as no after care can compensate for errors of selection. Fineness of bone in- sures having but Vttle offal, and a pig with a fine bone seldom TH RACE -Three fourths mile Pony Handicap Puri-e SlfO 00. Entrance Fee. &2 50 Startt rs. 82 50 flfiditional EIGHTH RACE Dominion Handicap, one and one-quarler miles, forall ages; pur e given by the citizens of Vancouver. Purse 8250 OU En- trance Fee. S5 00. Starters, S5 00 addiaunal. NINTH RACE — One and one-quarter mile Hurdle Race. Purde S200 00. ii'or cODdUio ssee entry hlanfea. The Secretarv will take p PENure In replviog to any and all commuolcatloris with rhference to 'transporta- tion, t'ack facUilles anddesiraDle Intormatlun. Address: JhOBT. L>-IfJHTOIV. r, « „ ►•pcretaiy Vancouver Jookey Clob, P. O. Box3h6 Vaticouvrp. B. C. Il®-Vaiic(juvfr 13 easily r'acbed by direci sipamera from San TanclBcoaiid Pugei Souud Ports; psppcially favorable t^rnns to horsemen are made on ihese hosts. Vancouver has also direct railway counectlon with Heattte and otber points. Special PxcursfiiD rates (rom all parts Hrifses c mpt-iiitg lo ibis Meeiipgcan ,fuiail engage- ments at the Winnipeg, Manitoba, meeting oa July tOlh to loth, 1899. Fast Marejor Sale. Is sound and all right and has a race record of 2:09ii;i. Mare is large, handsome, very kind and gentle, and has as muco speed as ever. Is a perfect road mare and wnuid make a grand broodmare. For further particulars apply at This Office. Col. C. C. Slaughter, of Dallas, Texas, ig believed to be the cattle king of the world. He owns the cattle upon 1,300,000' acrea of pasture land, and owns most of the land upon which these cattle graze. Incidentally he c'.aoleaBeBand controls 850,000 acres of pastur- age on which he has a herd of 50,000 high grade cattle. His special pride is a eingte, separate herd of 3000 pure bred Herefords at ibe head of which jr the great Sir Bredwell. Grand Hotel Bar New MoDtgomery Street FOSTER & FAY ■ Managers. At this popular resort will be found E. J. Foster, formerly of the Cliff House, and Ed. Fay, the well- known Pigeon Shot, ready to receive their friends. Time ha8 smashed a good many false theories in dairying and one of these was based on the hypothesis that alfalfa would not make good butter. Until 1897 it was com- mooly believed that alfalfa would not make good butter, but when ten California tubs of butter were sent to the National exhibit at Owatonna, Minnesota, and alfalfa secured the highest score of the lot, it dawned upon the people that they might be mistaken. When again at Topeka, Kansas, alfalfa butter se- cured the highest score of the four tubs sent from California, an impression was made upon the trade, and with the intrinsic merit of such goods to sustain the reputation there gained, alfalfa butter has since stood in the first place in the markets. 1 M CRE OF CORN anil i Ls jio^ibililifS under the SJIngc j'M bookon'silage'' I By Prof. F. W. WOLL, I of the tJniversily of Wisfonsin, neatly bound into a- of ISS pag^sani! noiv beinu sent ont bj' the Silveh Ml Salbm, O., is unquestionably the best book yet introduced the subject, It includes; I— Silage Crops. II— SUos. m— Silage. IV— Feeding of Silage. V— Comparison of Silage and other Feeds. VI— The Silo in Modern Agriculture, and many valuable tables and compounded rnllonB for feeding sl"ck. They are going rapidly Toavold dislnteresied inqairere the Price is 10c. coin or stamps. SILVER MFC. CO, Salem, Ohio. *a:<»oK*;R&co . San Franriaco Pacific Coast Agents Horses For Sale. 100 Head of Trotting bred Horses from the Kapa Stock Farm, Consisting of Horses In Training, Roadsters, Broodmares, Coils and Fillies by NcKinoey and Otiier Noted All this fltock are from the best etralnB of troitlag olooa and bred lor racing purposes. Anyone desiring lo secure a good prospect for train log, a good road borse, or a horse for racing purpose for the present season. can secure what he wants at very low prices. It Is the inieatlon nf the owner of this stock to cli'se out the wholp lot during thepresen Season and no reas oable ofler will be refused. For full particulars, write to or call upon E. P. HEALD, Heald's Baslness College - 34 Poet St. San Fkancisco, Cal, The largest and best located salea pavilion on the Pacific Coast I Occidental Horse Exchange 721 HOWAKD STREET, Near Third - - San Prancieco. Having fitted tip the above pl»ce esi^clally for the sale of harness horses, vehicles, harness, etc., it will afford me pleasure to cnrrespnnd wiih owners regarding the Auction Sales which I shall hold at this place KVKKY TUESDAY at 11 a. m ArrangemeDla can be made for special sales of standard bred trotting stock, thoroughbreds, etc. My turf library is the largest on this Coast, hence lam prepared to compile catalognes satisfactorily to my patrons. I lake pleasure in referring to any and all for whom I have snid horses durine the past two years. "WM. G. layng, Iilve Stuck Auctioneer. Telephone Main 5179. Gocoanut Oil Cake. THE BEST FEED FOR STOCK, CHICKEN5 AND PIQS. For sale In lots to salt by EL DORADO UNSEED OIL WORKS CO- 208 California St., San Frnnciflco, Cal. BUILDING PAPER. Insulating. Water proof Sanitary. Vermin proof. Prepared Roofing Tarred Felt Roof Paints PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO. 113 New Montgomery St., S., F, Correspoudence Bollcited. W.&P. June 24, 1899] mje gwcirw mtlir ^^crvUmxmu 41 ^i CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR FOR 1899. At Sacramento, September 4th to 16th inclusive ENTRIES TO TROTTING AND PACING RACES CLOSE JULY 15, 1899. All Races to be contested at the State Fair on days to be hereafter designated by the Board of Directore, and it will be the aim of the management to arrange a program eo as to allow horses entered In several events to start in each hv putting auoh classes as they are entered In far enough apart to permit of it. TROTTING PURSES. ( PACING PURSES. Horses to be Named with Entry July ISth, 1899. i Horses to be Named with Entry July ISth, 1899. Purse Purse 2:40 Class Trotting, 3 in 5 *J22S 2:30 Class Pacing, 3 in 5 $1000 i:ig " " """::=:■=:::=:; 2:22 1000 _„_ 1000 12:25 1000 2:18 1000 NOMINATION PURSES. Nominations Close July 15th, 1899 and Horses to be Named August 15th, 1899. 2:19 Class Trotting, 2 in 3 $1000 2-16 " " lOOO 2:13 " " " " " lOOO Free-for-all " " " " 1500 1000 NOMINATION PURSES. Nominations Close July 15th, 1899, and Horses to be Named August 15th, 1899. 2:15 Class Pacing, 2 in 3 SIOOO 2:12 " " " " ^'- lOOO Free-for-all'- " " " 1500 CONDITIONS. Entries to close with the Secretary, Peter J. Shields. Saorameoto. Tal.. Saturday, Jaly 15, 1S99. when horses (except in Nomination Purses) are to be named and eligible to the classes in which they are ^'Itntries in Nominalion Poises to be made July 15 1899. horses to be named August lo, 1899. Enliance fee 5 oer cent and 5 per cent, from money winners. Entrance fee due July 15. 1899. and must be paid day before race. . Purses will be dividej into four moneys, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent., unless olherwise provided for In conditions of slaKes now closed. . .^- ^ ,. j , j » v. . Purses and stakes not filling satisfactorily to the Board ot Directors may be declared off; but persons who h«ve m, de entries in purses so declsred off may transler said entries at any time tip to ard including Tuesday Jugu-t istb. to such classes as are declared filled in wtiion they are eligible. The Board of Directors reserve the right to declare two starters a walk-over. When only two start l hey may contest for the entrance money paid In, to be divided 65 2-3 per cent, to the first and 33 1-a ^^' A^horse disLncing the field shall he entitled to first and fourth moneys only, and in no other case will a horse be entitled to more than one money. The Board of Directors reserve the right to change the hour and day of any race, except when It becomes necessary to ante-date a race, in which ins ance the nominators will receive three days' notice by mail to address of eiitrv. Ihe right reserved to declare off or postpone any or all races on account of weather or other sufiicient cause. Entries not declared out bv 5 o'clocfe on the day preceding the race shall be required to start. Declarations muat be in writing and made at the office of the Entry Clerk at the tract. Racing colors should be claimed with entries, must be named by 5 o'clock, p M., on the ddy pre;eding the race, and must be woro on the track in all races. Colors will be regisiered in the order in which they are received, and if not named or when colors conflict, drivers will he required to wear colors selected by the cecretary. Hopples barred in trotting races, but will be permitted In pacing races. Drivers must weigh in by 12 o'clock noon, day of race they are to drive. The Board reserve the right to Inflict penalties for nonKMmpliance with the atiove conditions. Otherwise than herein specified. National Trotting Association rules are to govern. RUNNING. The Following Kunning Stakes Will Close August ISth 1899. *^^ Remainder of Running Program, for which liberal purses will be given, will be announced September 1st, and will provide for additional overnight *^ races to cover equivalent to six days' racing. Tj_ i_THE vrNCTOK STAKE— For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance SIO to accompany nomiDa'tion: 3:5 additional for horses not aec'ared by 4 p. m day preoediog race; with OT added by the Society of whifih 550 to second and 525 to third; giOO adduioaalaud state to be named afcer wmner if Viactor's time (1:40) Is beaiea. One mile. No- 2— DEW-^Y SELTilN'G ST A.KE— For three-year-olds. Entrance SIO to accompany nomin; of wnichSSO to second S25 to third Winner to be sold at auction added by the If for SriOO, to carry rule added toy the Society, of which SoO to second and S25 to third. Winners of two or more stake races at any time, to carry seven pounds extra. Winners of ttiree or more races oiher than eelling races, of any valne after August iDth. to carry two pounds extra lor each win. Horses beaten three or more times since that date allowed Qve pounds Slaidens allowed five ponndd, and If tbe produce of a mare or stallion lliat has not prodaced a winner at the time of closing of stake, five ponnds additional; if of both, ten pounds. These allowances to be claimed at the time of entry. Maidens beaten three or more times after tbe closing of the stake and not placed second or third, twelve pounds; allowances not accumulative. Six fnrlongs. No. 7— THE AUTUMN H;.A.NDICAP~For two-year-olds Entrance SIO to accompany nomina " tion; 815 addilional for colts not declared bv 4 p. si day preceding race; witti 8300 added by the Society, of which 550 to second and S25 to third. Weights posted by 12 ii. day before race. One mile. No. 8— THE SHAFTEK SELLING STA.KKS— For maiden two-year-oMs at time of cloeing. EntrsnceS"^ to accompany nomination; SL5 addi'ioauL for colts not declared by 4 p m. of day preceding race; with S300 added by the Society, of which Sot) 'o second and S25 to third. Winner to be sold at auctiou. If lor SlOOO. weight forage; two nounds allowel for each SlOO to $iOO, then three pounds to 8200. Winners of one race after closingto carry five pou'ids. of two or more, ten pounds extra. Value placed on starters through entry bos by 4 p m day before race Six furlongs. No. 9-kLASH STAKE— For all age?. Entrance $iO to accompany nomination; §15 additional for horses not declared by 4 p. m. the dav preceding the race; S300 added by the .^ociPty, of whi ACCURATE, J From tlie $6.oo "Favorite" S to our most expensive '• Ideal." $ roNT>tTIONS— Five to enter and three to start. Money divided 50. 25. 15 and 10 per cent. EN- T-RiCr^ CJ iy>y JULY 1, at 11 o'l-locli p. M.. when borfesmust b- named only first money paid inetc 'field is dislaticed. Ameri^^n Tr.ttlng AS=ociati 'n roles to eoveru barnes- races, ejreot as Boeefied rhe .-..clety reserves tbe riebt to declare races i IT it weather is bad Dislancc no yards, Ixceol in heats where eight or more horses start, when the distance sball be 160 yards Mile heats, best tbreein eve unless otherwise specified No race longerthan five heata. Money to be paid in accord- ance wllh sn'mm-ry at the end of tue fifrh heat. KNTR ANCE FEE five per cent, of the purse, due and payable before tbe race occurs; with five '*'Th°e^LM'of°'8SL.^'imt,"^iffi"enTnil AOEUSt 10. provided the horse substituted Is eligible lo the class 'U w blch be ia named on August 10. RTTNNING R AC KS— Eutrauc fee 5 per cent of tbe pnrse. Entries close tbe day before Ihe race at fl7e o'clock p. M. Weights up. Governed by Amerlcaa racing rules, except as to liceufe for riders. For entry blanks address. E. W. KANOALI,, Secretary. Hamline, Minn $20,000. 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If you owe us for subscription send in $3 payment for one year and vou get either of them. 4- 11 you get our paper and are paid in advance, send us in a new subscriber and his $3, and you will get both the premiums. ^r.^^^^^ ^P^ '^ Your Opportunity! Grasp It! 8REEDER AND SPORTSMAN - 22 AND 24 Geary Street S. I JLmm 24,1899] e^ije ^veshev axOi ^cvi»tnmu 119 $17,700 IN GUARANTEED STAKES $17,700 Golden Gate Agricultural Ass'n. (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. l.-ALAMEDA AND SAN FRANCISCO COUNTIES) Annual Fair and Race Meeting to be held Saturday, August 26th to Saturday, Sept. 2d, inclusive. AT THE CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB'5 TRACK AT OAKLAND ^ ^ Grand Fair and ilace Meeting ^ " ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, JULY 3D, 1899. NOTE— It will be the endeavor of the management to arrange a programme so as to allow horses entered in several events to start in each by putting such classes as they are entered in far enough apart to permit of it. GUARANTEED STAKES FOR TROTTERS. Horses to be Named With Entry July 3d, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5) Stakes No. 1—3:40 Clasa Trotting SI, 000 No. 2-3:30 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 3—2:36 Class Trotting _ 1,000 No. 4—3:23 Class Trotting 1,000 NOMINATION STAKES. Horses to be named Aug, 1, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) stakes No. 5—3:19 Clasa Trotting SI, 000 No. 6—2:16 Class Trotting 1,000 No. 7—3:13 Class Trotting. 1,000 No. 8— Free-for-all Trotting 1,500 GUARANTEED STAKES FOR PACERS. Horses to be Named With Entry July 3rd, 1899. (Races Mile Heats 3 in 5) stakes No. 9—3:30 Class Pacing SI, 000 No. 10—3:35 Class Pacing 1,000 NOMINATION STAKES. Horses to be Named Aug. 1, 1899, (Races Mile Heats 2 in 3) stakes No. 11—3:18 Class Pacing SI, 000 No. 13—2:15 Class Pacing 1,000 No. 13—3:13 Class Pacing 1.000 No. 14— Free-for-all Pacing _ 1,500 GUARANTEED STAKES FOR TROTTING COLTS. GUARANTEED STAKES FOR PACING COLTS, No. 15— Two-Year-Olds Trotting {Mile Heats 2 in 3) S300 No. 17— Two-Tear-Olds Pacing (Mile Heats 2 in 3) „ S300 No. 16— Three-Year-Olds Trotting (Mile Heats 2 in 3) 500 , No. 18— Three-Year-Olds Pacing (Mile Heats 2 In 3) „, SOO OTHER GUARANTEED STAKES. No. 19—3:35 Ciass Trotting (Mile and repeat, under saddle) S300 i No. 20—3:20 Clasa Pacing (Mile and repeat, under saddle) , „ S300 No. 21— Two Miles and Repeat-3:24 Class for Trotters and Pacers S500 CONDITIONS. Entries to close with Ihe Secretary, Jos I. Dimond. 306 Market St., San Francisco. Cal., Monday, July 3d, \89?. when hor.=es fexcept in Nomination Stake?) are to be uamed and be eligible to the classes in which t^ev are entered. Entries to be made in Nomination Stakes July 3rd, 1899. and horses to be named August 1, 1899 Enlra ce fee due July 3rd. 1899. and mnat be paid before the race- Stakes not filling satlslactorily tn the Board of Directors may be declared off, but persoDS who have made entries in stakes so deolaied off mnytrausfer s lid entries at any time up to and including Saturday, July ISlh. 1S99. to su -h other clas-esas are dec ared filled in which they are eligible. Intakes will be divided into four m'inevs-50. 25, 15 and 10 percent. Entrance 5 per cent, and 5 per cent, of ihe amount of the Stakes will be deducted from each money WOD. The Board of Di'ectors reserve the nght to declare two starters a walk-over. Whpu only two start they may contest for tbe entrance money paid in. to be divided 66 2-3 per cent, to the firstani 33 1-3 per cent to the second horse. A horse diKtancing the field shall be entitled to first and fourth moneys ohJv and in no other case will a horse be entitled to more than one money. The Board of Directors reserve the light to change the hour and day ol any race, except when it Address all communications to W. M. KENT, President. becomes necessary to antedate a race, in which instance the nominators will receive three days' notice by mail to address of eutry. The riehr. reserved to declare off or postpone any or all races on account of weather or other sufficient cause. Entries aot declared out at 5 o'clock, P. Jt., on the day preceding the race shall be required to start and decUralions must be in (Viiting and made at the office of tbe -Secretary at the track. Racing colors must he uamed by 5 o'clock, p m., oa toe day preceding the race and must be worn upon the tract in all races. Colors will be registered in the orner In which they are received and when not named or when said colors conflict, drivers will be required to wear colors desiguated by the Association. The Board of Dirctors reserve the right to start any heat after the fourth score regardless of the posi- tion of the hirFes. Bop;>les barred in trotting races, but will be permitted in pacing races. All Stakes a'e guaranteed for the amount offered and are for the amooDt offered only. Otherwise than as herein specified, the Rules of the National Trotting Asaociatlon are to govern. the Secretary, JOS. I. DIMOND. Secretary, 306 Market St., San Francisco. Breeders' Directory. H0L8TEI\*— WInnera oi every 7 days' bolter con teat at statf Fair 18^8 IhI & 2nd for a ed cows. 4-rr 3-yr. and 2y,-olrts: 21 Jerseys and (Jurh ms compe ling- 4th year my Holsteins i ave beaten Jersey a for butler stock for sale; also pigs. F. H. Burke, 626 Market St., a. P. VBRBA BOKNA JKR8EY8-The best A. J. CO reglBtered prize herd Is owned by TTKNBY PIERCE San Francinco. A "'">"■'» for sale. JEB8KYS, H0L8TEIIV8 AND DUKHAMS- Hogs. Pooliry. WM. NILES & CO., Los Angeles. Cal. \V. A. SHIPPKr, Avon. Cal., Standard-bred Trot- ting. Curilage and Road Horses, Jacks, Mules and Durham BuUs lor Sale. VETERINARY. Ira Barker Dalziel VEERINARY DENTIST Fancy Carriage.Saddle and Road Horses for Sale Office and Stable: 605 Golden Gale Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. Telephone South 6ol. ^3*m "V^Txxi.. IF'- S3s£izx M. B. 0. V. S., F. E. V. M. 8. VETBBINABY 8 C B G E O PI , ii ember ol the Royal CoUege of Veterinary Sur geona, England; Fellow of the Ediaburg Veterinary Medical Si>clety: Gradaate of the New Veterinary College Edtnhun;h; Veterinary Sarjieoo to the S. F. Fire Uepartment; Live Stock Inapeclor lor New Zea- land and Australian Colonies al the port ol San Francisco; Prolessor of Equine Medicine, Veterinary Snreerr. 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