National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-08
TROTTING ATBRIGHTWOOD
FALL MEETING OFTHE WASHINGTON
DRYING ASSOCIATION.


Brightwood Park, and the attendance not only
bespoke q success for the organization. under
whose management the races are being con-
Quoted, but gave q guarantee that the public
will tndorse by their presence any legitimate
trOtting, rand encourage the association 70 es-
tablish n permanent sport Of this kiud in the Dis
trict. The hour fixed for the starting Of tire races
was changed from to o'clock, on account Of the
danger of darkness intervening and stopping ths
race ere It was trotted out; and also to give visit
ors 10 the mark an opportunity of returning early
to tEeir homes If they felt SO disposed or the
privilege Of o drive on the roads about the sub
urts Of the city. The Fourteenth and Seventh
street roads presented quite lively appearance
as early as midday with the many teams moving
toward the boundary. line with the occupants,
early doubtless to inspect the Improvements,
look over the horses that were to take part in the
sHIt might feel their way and see which was the
surest animal to bet on. All sorts of vehicles
were brought into requisition and used as a
means Of transportation.
ON THE ROAD.
TWAS chance to make q dollar, and those so
situated as to be able to proft by the chance took
advantage of it. Along dashed the handsome
HtebeT's nag, while directly behind came rick
city furniture car, drawn by an ancient looking
animal, whose frame work was prominent and
hrst-elass horse might be built The harness
was a combination Of rope, leather and strips OF
cloth, and tied together with better desire for
durability than any intention of show. But the
boys occupying the wagon were not SO much
bothered in the eclipsing stylish teams that went
races, and even SO poor turnout, while it would
carry them, was far superior to walking. Light
buggies, hacks, double teams Of every descrtp-
the road until O'Clock. when the travel abated,
and nearly all intending to witness the sport had
reached the park.
THE IMPROVEMENTS
Here the improvements were found to be COM
Melted and looking fresh and bright from white
wash. Mr. @. NJ Roberts, the energetic superin-
tendent of the work, finished his contract about
one O'Clock in the day and had everything in
readiness for the use and comfort Of those who
gathered at the course. Compliments on the
alterations and changes were abundant on All
minds of many who had been incredulOus before,
but were now convinced that they were sincere in
honest races. In making a second entrance to
the grounds they at first met with some oppo-
sition, but yesterday its necessity was so ap-
to acknowledge that it operated we'll and
proved O decided advantage over the old gate
way, especially for ladies. The judges, press
stand and grand stand were alike admired for
their neatness, comfort and the most excellent
view afforded the occupants Of the entire course.
MERITS OF THE HORSES.
As the crowd gathered the merits Of the horses
were discussed but no pea ta ape 70 give
able to make. The stables were visited, the
stock examined, the grOOms consulted, but they
knew nothing, or, If they did, wisely held their
tongues: and then the drivers were interviewed,
but no better information could be obtained, and
for once the bettOrs were in a quandary and un-
certain which horse to settle upon as likely to
prove the winner.
strength and speed Of the sorrel gelding Arthur
Wild, of Martinsburg, W. Va, which gave such
an astonishing account Of his heetIess OF foot
that several accepted him as the faVorite. But
there were others not that way Inclined and after
a review Of all the stables the large bay gelding
Jacob Lerian, Of Baltimore, was pointed cut as
sure to take first money Others thought the bay
Build for a trotter, and If well handled would
cross the score as winner Of the race, and there
fore he too secured hackers. II was found that
the sorrel gelding Edwin Forrest OF Easton, Pa,
was too lame to trot, and with the consent Of the
Judges was withdrawn. He has been suffering
from lameness in the ankle ever since his arrival
here and yesterday the limb was much swollen
and very feyerish. He not only was in an unit
condition to trOt but ii is doubtful II he Will be
during the meeting. The bay stallion Anglo
saxon, entered by Charles Hubbard, of New
York. failed to put in an appearance at the track,
and as no information has been received concern
ing him, it is unknown whether he will take part
in the future races or not, although he has been
entered for three Of them.
This reduced the number in the race to i've,
but did not lessen the interest or help the pool
buyers, who were cengregating about the stand,
lstenib z to the seller, but bidding tamely. In
about equal between Arthur wild and Jacob
Lerian, while the other three were thrown into
the field.
GETTING READY.
The race was known as class No. /, and was for
a purse Of $780, for horses that have never beaten
three minutes-SS5O to the winner Of the race 800
to the second, and $50 to the third horse. For
this class the following entries were made: Chas;
Hubbard, New York, B. s. Anglo Saxon; David
Logan, Baltimore, b. z. Jacob Leran; o. Hop
per, Washington, br. m. Lady Gertrude; J. II.
Moore PhiadelPhia, b. e. William Penn Wa q; w:
Burr, Martinsburg, g. g. Arthur Wild; u. X.
Perry, Washington, bl. b. Capital.
At2 O'Clock the following gentlemen were Sc
Iected as Judges, and proceeded to occupy the
stand: General Morgan L. Smith, General Root.
b. Mitchell and Mr.. A. T. hitting, and MI; Chas.
horses were called out on the track, and while
they were spending the half hour in exercising,
the positions were drawn for as follows: Pole, 0l
h Capitol: driver, b. 4. Perry; cOlors, black and
white Second. b. g, Jacob Lerian; driver, Geo.
Nelson l.: SoIUrs, light blue. Third, s. g. Arthur
h, " VIM. Penn; driver, Allen Dorsey; colors,
red. Fifth, br. IN. Lady Gertrude; driver, U.
Hopper; cOlOrs, black.
AN ACCIDENT.
All the details having been arranged, the ring
for a start was given, and the drivers came to the
stand and were told the position they had drawn.
They then proceeded to score, In coming down
the track, and when about nifty feet above the
Judges stand. the right wheel OF Perry's sulky,
driver of Capital turned under, causing IL 70 tilt
so far sideways as to throw him on the track. The
animal dashed through the other teams, almost
colliding with VIM. Penn and Allen Dorsey, and
then ran into the little palng fence that has just
been erected in front OF the gentlemen's stand.
Here he freed himself from the harness and sulky
and started on a full run, but was captured near
the gate. Fortunately no one was Injured. al
though Perry was we'll covered with dirt from
being turned over and over on the track.
THE FIRST HEAT.
This accident caused delay of half an hour,
until another -sulky was procured and the horse
reharnessed to it. Finally Perry was fixed all
right and then q second start was attempted, but
il was not until the fourth trial that they got the
word. Jacob Lerian led of, closely followed by
Arthur Wild. with Capital next, Lady Gertrude
fourth, and William Penn last Up the back
track the same positions were held with the ex.
eeptiOn Of William Penn working up to fourth
place and doing steady piece OF trotting, while
Lady Gertrude and Capital broke badly and In.
dulged in a good resting run. The struggle for
first place appeared to be between the Martins
burg and Baltimsre horses, the latter holding the
lead, while the other pushed him hard and kept
his head near Jacob Lerian's collar. In this POSI-
tiOn they passed the stand on the first half mile
result as The bsy TeidiEg held well to the front
and came in winner of the heat in 243I, Arthur
Wild second, Lady Gertrude third. William Penn
The result Of this heat opened the door for the
pool buyers, and consequently the seller did an
active business. But at short distance from
the prOprietors at least. The wheel OF fortune
was In full motion, and the two young men who
run it must have reaped .. fine harvest for they
had heavy trade and Well-paying customers
| When the horses were called out Tor
THE SECOND HEAT.
| 1t was found that Allen Dorsey, the driver
of VIM. Penn, had yielded the whip to Mr.. y. W
CLARK, Of Easton, and this action was Significant
| to the knowing ones that VIM. Penn would make
| better showing than he did before, which sur
mise proved correct. In this heat Jacob LerlaI
| had the pole, with Arthur Wild second, and Sc
| through the other horses as they came in. Or
coming down to score they got the word on the
| second trial, the driver Of VIM. Penn, although
| some distance in the rear, nodding his consent
Jacob Lerian Immediately took the lead, but haC
| more work to do, for VIM. Penn having pushed
| his way through was now at the bay geldins
| wheel and steadily gaining. George Nelson
| turned once only and gave look that was suth
/ cient for him. He saw that the man behind the
| Quaker City horse meant business, and If hi
| wanted the heat he must work for it.
1t was nip and tuck between them, but Jacot
Lerian's staying powers proved the best, and he
/ crossed the score neck ahead in 241Z, VIM
| Penn second, Lady Gertrude third, Arthur Wild,
/ who completely let down, fourth, and Capita
/ last The splendid display made by the Phila
| delphia horse, who made the mile without 81
| much as a skip, and gave the favOrite SO mucf
pushing, had the effect Of running his stock up II
| the pools, and being bought for second choice
| After the usual twenty minutes rest the horse
| were called up for the third, and, as many sup
| posed, the final heat, but instead Of which wa
exhibited the hest trotting Of the day and dead
| heat between VIM. Penn and Jacob Lerian.