National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-17

ping his side, and testified that the victory was
stu in doubt By this time Arthur Wild and
Washington, tr., had fallen 80 far bshlnd IS 70
make their chances for anything but being dis
tanced slim indeed, consequently the interest
conferred in the other three horses, who were now
rushing down the home on the 1rst half mile head
and head almost and at aterrihe rate, each strug-
Cling for the front. What little advantage could
be secured had fallen TO WIN. Penn, and no went
by with slight lead, the other two 50 even as 70
seem to have trotted under blanket. Amer
making the lower quarter and when going mp the
back track VIM Penn pulled slightly sway from
the others, and rolled his sulky wheel at Edwin
Forests nose, with Jacob Lerian directly In
line with the g0rrel. These positions were main
tained through the quarter stretch and the horses
splendid rate Of speed they had shown from the
start. Here VIM. Penn launched out, putting on
more steam, and gradually increased the dis
lance, although his two rivals pressed him hard;
but that going -f0r-home gait told In his favor,
apd be crossed the line head the winner, Edwin
Forrest second, Jacob Lerian third, Arthur wild
fourth, and Washington, IT,, hfth, the last tive
indulging in run In the upper turn to save their
ID was expected that the time would b good,
but when 2:34 appeared on the score-boArd, Il was
received with cheers, and the Penn stock heW
the pool-pufchasers declined to negotiate further
II he was not dropped from the list, as It
sidered Inevitable that he would win, and, there
fore no sale could be commanded for the other
horses in the pool with him to bid against.
This was done, and Jacob Lerian, having won
heat and still showing well, was made the choice
Washington, jr., had been Withdrawn on account
Of lameness, and this narrowed the contest down
Penn, the others had nothing left bat 70 work foz
second and third money. It was the Judgment
Of many Of those present that Washington, jr.,
known that he is a good horse, and Of good stock,
and his lameness alone prevented him from max
ing better showing.
THE THIRD HEAT
was called, and the horses got away on the second
-. G-of.
Edwin Forrest, second; Jacob Lerian, third, and
Arthur Wild, fourth. VIM. Penn pushed quickly
to the 'front.', and on going up the back track IN
creased his lead, trotting splendid, while the
other horses kept positions as they started. The
bay gelding was making another hne display,
and Il was thought would beat his time in the
10 be troublesome. He came past the judges
stand fifteen to twenty lengths in the lead, which
the other three would be distaneed. II Is more
than probable that such would have been the
case had not the driver Of WIN. Penn been de-
srous OF keeping his record within "a; and finding
himself 50 far in advance, logged home winner in
2349<, at least two seconds more than the time
would have been If the horse had been pushed to
keep up his speed; Edwin Forrest was second;
Jacob LeriRn, third, and Arthur Wild, fourth.
The only point Of interest now len was the con-
and as the latter had now heat 70 the others
none, his chances were the best, there being little
or no prospect Of the Eastern horse beating WILL
liam Penn, so as to tie the Baltimore bay.
THE FOURTH HEAT
was gone through with without much delay in the
send-off, the word being given at the second scor-
ing. Arthur Wild led, William Penn second,
Edwin Forrest and Jacob Lerisn even. William
Penn was not long In stealing the lead and got so
far away that no hopes we're entertained Of having
his company during the balance Of the heat. Ed
win Forrest and Jacob Lerian drew away from
enjoy solitary fourth, while they struggled for
q second place. The heat was soon over-Wn-
liam Penn first, Jacob Leriau second, Edwin For
rest third, and Arthur Wild fourth. Time, 2:37k.
The following Is the summary:
BrightWOod Trotting Park, Friday, October 16,
that have never beaten ass: ]. II. Moore, Phlla-
delphia enters b. z. William PENS, !, j, i; Da-
Vid Logan, Baltimore, enters b. &. ] scob Lerian-
L23 2; q. W. Clark, Easton, enters s. 8. Edwin
Eorrest-2, ? ? 3; WILD Burr martinsourg W.
Perry, Washington, d. o., enters oil. s Washing
ton, frs, s, Withdrawn.
During the interim Of heats Mr.. Ed. Moses
brought out the Well-knoWn b. &. Harry O. Hill,
owned by Mr.. VIM. b. Moses, and after being
made in lis. This is regarded as good time
when It is considered that the horse has been
sick recently and not exercised to any extent for
the past six weeks. He will, however, have an
opportunity TO show himself on Wednesday next,
when he takes part in the races on that dEy.
In consequence Of the purses Of classes i've and
six having failed to NIL they were Withdrawn, and
with yesterday would have closed the fall meet
ing OF the Washington Driving Association had
not another race been arranged, and one, too,
that promises to prove the most exciting Of them
all. VIM. Penn, Edwin Forrest, Jacob Lerian
and Lady Patterson, Of West Virginia, who is
said to have record Of $50, will take part, trot
ting in harness against H. q. Hill to wagon. This
will be sport, indeed, and BrightWood park ought
TO be filled on that day.