The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-16
THE STABLES.

Col. G. w. Spencer has his celebrated brown
horse, Prince Polignac, five years old, by
Rebek dam, Riga Davenport, by Rupee
Polignac, the pet Of his owner, and certainly
avery fine horse, has met with serious acct
dent, which may prevent his taking part in
the races. Bay mare, Minnie Lee, five years
old, by Rebel; dam, Glinda Fly, by Union
Qt is now, thought that in the great race
gotten up between Edwin Adams, John
Mcdonald, Austin, Ella Harper and Min
ME Lee, that only the two last win
come to time, and the race win be be
tween the two sisters0 Brown mare, four
years old, by Jack Gamble, dam Aurelia by
African Bay colt, Tom Mckinney, three
years old, by Marlborough, dam by Jim AL
len. This is a very promising colt, and win
make the races between the youngsters lively.
Bay Ally three years old, by Scott Anderson
Mr.. Van Hagan has in training bay FLY,
Ness Hall, three years old, 10y Rock, dam by
Jim Allen This ally has much improved
since her race hast fall with Tom Nc
Kinney Bay horse Ranger, five years old,
by Rebel, dam by Rupee, an untried horse, of
fine stock and in splendid condition. Bay
marc, Miss Mary, four years old, by Peaks of
Otto. Brown colt Claib Herbert, three years
old, by Marlborough, dam by Jim Allen;
this is very fine colt, named in honor of that
lamentcd sportsman and genelrhan Hon. G. G..
Herbert.
Col. Thomas A., Gay has his celebrated FLY
Jennie Lind, three years old, by Marlborough,
dam. Crunk's Derby; this lilly has already
made some reputation sorrel FLY Eden
Bird, thrco years old, by Marlborough, dam
by Darby formerly Argeut.l Chestnut horse
Socks, four years old, by Rebel, dam by
Darby; he is in fine condition, and win make
reputation II we are not mistaken Dark
bay marc Elm HaFper. six years old,
by Rebel, dam By Rupee; Ella is in
splendid condidon and an who have
an intercst in her, regret that Aer half.brOther,
Austin, fails to give an opportunity to regain
her lanrels, lost with him in their last fan
meeting. Dark bay colt, Sam Harper, fun
brother to Ella, three years old, and as fine a
specimen of colt as any lover of the turf
could wish te see. Bay mare, Sally Price
tknown as the Trigg filly) four years old,
hv Rebel, a very fine and fast mare, able
10 contend for any Of tie stakes offered Bay
colt. Mountain Torrent. three years old, by
Marlborough, dam by Lnnatic; this colt is ap-
proprialely named, being l6l< hands high and
powerful animal
Ia addition to his racers. Col. Gay has at
his stables the celebrated stallion Rebel, lthe
Lexington Of Texas) and the sire Of more
race colts than any other stallion in our State.
Thismakesi IN an sixteen flnc conrSers in the
three stables; al are IN the hands Of skillful
aud excellent trainers, each striving to bring
his favoriie to the very highest state Of per.
lection by the time The great contest com.
mences. Il win be- gala time At the capital,
a. already We hear 81 many strangers making
Inquiries eoncenipg she approaching event.
AcclDrNr on ruE CENTRAL RAuRoAD-
Theeassorn bound train on The western branch.
which left Austin AZ 1880 p. n. Wednesday
might. ran OF tie track ablput one and a hall
miles west Of Manor Every car was thrown
ffom the tfark, bus none 81 them we've badly
smashed, IS The train was uinning very slowly
At TIE time A hrakesman had his ankl'
slightly sprained, and one passenger bruised
which was the extent o. ule casualties. tn,
accident was caused ~ detective lie, which
gave away as the Locomotive passed over Il
spreading the trail 70 such an exicu
thai TIC other cars could not pass over. 4
was Fortunate thar the train WAS moving
slowly q tine. IS It AL just started down
heavy grade. and ono lainuie later might
have made iho casualties ysry serious.
D8ED.
n Assln, Ap1l - Mr. EDWARD TIN Efck