National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-13

Itwas certainly good day for wind, but II Wss
q bad day for races yesterday. Dust was at . de-
,cIded premium, with any quantity Of "tskers." "
They took it in their eyes, ears, mouth and on
their clothes. injustice to the large number Of
takers, 1t must, however, be said they could not
help themselves. They had to be in the street,
ana being in the street to be attacked In front
and rear and on both TANKS by solid clouds OF
dust, which enveloped one as securely as hun
cry man envelopes q square meal. This much
for pedestrians IN the city; but there were an
other class, numbering fully two thousand, who
even Jared worse. They were those who had
made up their minds to witness the race at Bright
wood Park, and IN order to do this had a drive Of
about four miles. 1t was decidedly unpleasant
drive, but of all the number there was not one
would have stayed away, and among those who
intended to go and were frightened into staying
home there is not enc who will not regret his or
her action when they hear of the SPLENDID treat
they missed, for the race was we'll worth endur-
ing more little Inconvenience than they suffered
to witness.
lions to beat the dust. They waited until the last
possible moment. with the vain hope that the wind
would subside. Then some started enVelOped in
AWKWARD LOOKING BUSTERS
OF various patters and ages to protect their good
coats and dresses, and fancy linen lap.robes to
protect their lower garments. Others had
Il down fine; they chartered close carriages,
and on the easy jog out laughed at those 10
trying to get ahead Of the enemy. When they
arrived at the ground, however, they were on Q
common footing. There were certainly no favor
ties. The wind swept from the northwest in force
the open field, and the top dust of the newly
narrowed track WIS lifted and tca tered with even
measure among the spectators. 1t landed and
lady and the fine cloth Of the gentleman It did
on the rouyher garb of the hostlers. Dress, how
wanted to save, but all were red alike. They got
RID go provokingly, too. Just as the several
heats were ct their height, Just as the horses
home-stTetch, and all eyes were anxlously turned
westWardIJust then the wind would whistle
through the pines beyond, to give notice of its
coming, and then at its bidding
THE COLUMN OF DUST
would rise in advance of the contenGing animals,
and, outstripping them in speed, strike the Spec
tatOTs Just hard enough to compel them to close
their eyes and cheat them Of the prertest part OF
the race. Their disadvantage, however, In the
matter did not interfere with either the horses or
drivers, Tor 1t was to their backs, and rather
The dusty day was good also for R1hrer, the
proprietor Of the track saloon. The dust had to
be washed down, and no one thinks OF water on a
D an aPPet Ge Rsrs
was nothing but sausage, and the raid made on
this was so savage and persistent that they gave
out, TO the sorrow alike OF the sellerand would
be consumers The temperance men must have
been in good force, for early in the day ginger
beer and like drinks, which are known in the bar
room yernacular as "soft," were totally ex-
harsted.
The French pool was in good condition and did
Q good bustDess; in fact, IL has been a most sue
cessful spt culation. 1t is said that some Of the
visitors Of the first day became so infatuated with
the beauties OF the noisy little wheel that they
had ATTENDED regularly ever since, only for the
purpose Of
PLAYING POOL.
Tt gs 70 all Of oIos.
losers, and will devote the remaining two days to
getting eysni that is.if they can;
4.e regular kV,-S go gOou Jus ness yeste--
day, and for q while the auctioneer was Kept
busy. The hackers o. Albert were in full force,
and bet him against the field at big odds. The
betting mania seemed more extensive yesterday
than en- any Of the previous days. Everybody
favorite mode among those who wished to wager
small sums, such as dollar bills and the beer was
on the heats, By this means a drink was secured
The utmost good order and feeling prevailed
during the entire afternoon, except little scrIm-
mage in the bar-roOm between two excited young
men. This was only OF monentary duration, for
some outsider picked up the mustard-pot and
eareleSsly threw It into the crowd-the room was
crowded at the time-and they scattered. The
musta-d had to land somewhere, aud 1t was
alter wards found ornamenting the coats Of a
Senator, builder, and newspaper man. AS
they could all we'll afford to buy new coats they
don't make any fuss about 1t, but protested
a-airst paying for the mustard, as was quietly
suggested by one Of the gentlemen present.
THE REPORTERS STAND
is ore Of the most eligible spots on the ground to
zee from, and the members OF tho press report
there with becoming regularity. The stand was
Yesterday crowded with them, There were 90
many on hand that II thoy mad not informed the
policeman who guarded the entrance that they
were paper men the local Representatives would
have denied the fact. They were a liberal party
however; they were the rich men of the profes.
sion, anu the way they opened wine and scattered
choice RcHiri Victoria ha
boys stamped them as the princes Of journalism.
Those who did this treating, It may be we'll to
mentiCn, had won from some Of their less fOrtu-
nate friends and didn't care for expense; ali they
wanted was to see the boys get along.
Between tie first and second heats O curious
ana what might have been a serious accident, &C.
CURED on the main stand. Il was crowded with
8nxiOus spectators, and one OF them on the top
row lost his balance and pitched forward. His
the other spectators, but he did not effect finli
landing until he struck the broad shoulders Of
Uniccr Daniel Reardon, who was standing on the
platform below He was nightly scared, but
NOT BIT HURT.
The track was in excellent condition, as we're
the four horses started, but the high wind &C
counts for the lack Of speed exhibited. All the
animals were driven for what they were worth,
and the contest was certainly as exciting as any
fever and the buzz Of applause was heard all dur
ing the several heats from the stands as by par
ticular effort. Some one OF the fsvorites made
an extra hIt and when each heat was concluded
they were awarded with round after round Of
applause. After the second heat-the dead heat
the crowd sprang from the stand and quarter
stretch, and rushed impatiently to the Judges
stand to hear the 0ihhclal announcement, which
was heartily spplauded.
The horses were all new, and, as the detailed re-
port Of the heats will show, were about evenly
matched. The little dun was driven by his
owner, Mr.. Bachelor, who looks more like a
quick, easy-going farmer than q turfmau. But
lie new his business we'll, Put his little white
jockey cap on, took an extra chew Of tobacco
picked up the ribbons" said nothing, but
DROVE ALL HE KNEW HOW.
Mr.. Mead, the owner of the bay mare Annie
Collins, also drove his animal, beautiful, high
Mr.. Bachelor, and seemed as nervous as his
animal, but the knowing ones said he drove with
consummste skill, and took advantage Of every
possible opportunity. II these gentlemen, many
OF whom were fnaneislly Interes ed, were salts
FED, the ordinary spectators must be. The win
Der, Albert, a handsome black, was driven by
MT. Clifford. He did not seem, however, to need
much driving, for 1t looked from the stand as
though Clifford only sat in the sulky to give him
but trotting. Gray Chief was driven by MI,
Ross, but he was not in good condition, and with
the exception OF one or two splendid bursts Of
sper d, which showed his capacity, he behaved so
badly that he was distanced on the fourth heat.
THE HORSES
Thomas Clifford; dun g. Frank J., driven by ].
A. Bachelor: z. &. Gray Chief, driven by John
" hOets %. Auule SOlllnS, driven Dy NJ.
Mead. The little sorrel mare Matte Lyle,
owned by Mr. John Turner, Of Philadelphia was
announced and advertised to participate in the
race through an error which could not be recti.
| fed in any way that would admit the mares
| taking part in the contest. When the entries
/ were hrst opened, at p. m, on the night OF
| the LIST Of May, the purse filled without the en-.
| try being received for Matte Lyle which would
| have been good, however, although received on
| the subsequent Tuesday morning, had It been
| mailed TO the association before o'clock on the
| previous Saturday night. Net being able to de-
eide this point, the secretary Of the association
| Mr.. Chas. W. Hayes, wrote to the owner OF che
| mare Matte Lyle, InQuiring n the entry had
| been made IN accordance with the requirements
| Of the association, and, II such was the case x
| EubsSantiate II with an afidaVit, and bring Il
with him. The owner Of the horse failed to re
ceive the communication, and brought his ami
| nal here in good faith, expecting 70 take par
in the race yesterday. But after a converse
tion with the officers Of the association regard
Ipg the time the entry was mailed, It becamI
palpable that he could
| NOT FAIRLY
trot in the race, IS by his acknowledgment h
mailed the entry AFTER the specified time 70
closing. Finding that he had not received tn
Communication Of the secretary In relation 10 th,
| ms and had n cfky unaka