National Republican., 1875-11-03
Washinnton Driving Park.

Washington Driving Park.
The day was clear and bright, but the large at
tendance expected came down to tour or i've hun
dred, and in that number there were not more
than a dozen ladies. The main excuse offered
for the slim attendance was the election in Mary
land, which, doubtless, drew away many.
In the crowd Of gentlemen present there were
many quite distinguished for their social position
and generous patronage Of the turf This charac-
ter Of the audience together with the presence OF
an ample police force preserved good order
throughout the day.
THE PROGRAMME
Purse No. 1; Glass 2:2i; s2,COo-S. W. Hender-
son, Rochester, N. Y, br. m. Lady Star; ]. w.
Jacobs, Plano, Ill, c. observer; ]. H. Phillips,
Long Island, N. Y, b. m. Ella Madden; Daniel
Jenkins, Glenn Falls, N. Y, 6. 9. Joe Brown; M.
Mckay, Wsverly, N. Y, b. g. Lsplsnd; d. Tall
man, New York, c. z. Triumph; W. II. Crawford,
Washington, D. O., br. m. Annie Collins; John
Splsnn, New York, b. g. Geo. B. Daniels.
Purse No. 2; Glass 800; 81, SOW. J. Mallory,
New York, br. g. Mack; John ]. Kelly, Wash
ington, u. O., br. g. John J.; james Bennit, New
York, blk. m. Lizzie D.; ]. d. Marsh, Galesburg,
ILL.,, b. m. Lady F.; Allen Harris, Gslesburg, Ill,
b. m. Emma C.; James H. Wright, Toledo, Ohio,
s. z. Echo; John W. White, Wilmington, Del, s.
N. Katie Richards; B. Yay; New Concord. Ohio,
u. q, b. 9. General Macarthur; Richard Pees'
ton, Lexington. Ky, - Stilletto;
Youngstown, Ohio: S. g. Jerry GOlddust; A. Gold:
iT16 Fdu BSS%ns SEove N SOhn
Warwick. Md. b. x. Modoc.
Lady Star LapIand and George B. Daniels
were withdrawn, leaving the contest to Observer,
Collins and Of these Observer was the first favor
ite and Annie Collins second in the first sales OF
pools. The track was in splendid condition, what
is called last" with tho single exception of
quicksilver point" included in the first quarter
stretch.
we're Messrs. @. W. Wales, James. E. Post and
no doubt, in accord with conscientious Judgment,
some Of them invited from jealous partisans Of
fate experienced By all judges Of horse race. In
sworn at and all Christian ones submit to IT with
ont a murmur. In this regard the judges yester-
day set very pious example.
THE POOL SELLING
by Ma ior Q. W. Baker, considering the number of
buyers present, was animated, though the amounts
in them would hardly average more than sixty
Mr.. ]. E. Bride, of the frm Of Hitchcock Co.,
stand fourishing business was transacted. II
one Will bet money on horse race, or place II In
any shape to win Or lose the Paris I.i Mutual way
them It is solely because his Judgment or
prescence is AZ fault for on the part Of the seller
iOSinT low % IS The curious way % i IS done D 'H' i'i
The registers always show the number of tickets
sold on each horse. also the total number sold on
each race. To ascertain winnings: When the
horses get the word go" the pool closes; then
multiply the total number Of tickets by 1--WE dol.
from this amount deduct i've per cent commission
to the pool seller, and you have the net value OF
the pool, divide thi: smOup: By the number Of
will be the value Of each winning ticket.
Great bodies move slow, and It was nearly
three when the bell was rung calling the horses
TO the stand for
THE FIRST HEAT,
and In the following positions: Triumph, first;
Annie Collins, second; Observer, third; Joe
iS,oS ,5 ant ss % M nn y tne
by Annie Collins. Time, 2:3lL.
At the close OF the heat the driver of Observer,
plants to the judges, alleging that he was being
ioully dealt with; said he had been told BY the
other drivers that unles. he would consent 70 d.
driver Of Ella n adden had told him they would
break him up. He couldn't stand robbery in the
hrst degree, but he could beat the field f allowed
fair play, 10 all Of which the judges simply re-
piled that they would do their duty.
THE SECOND HRAT.
After four tedious attempts the horses got we'll
of together, Ella Madden taking the lead, but
when near the judges stand, and coming down
the home stretch, she broke, giving the heat to
by the spunky Ella.
THE THIRD HEAT
was the most exciting. The friends OF Observer
naturally thOugt It time he should do something,
but at the turn on the home stretch Joe Brown
was we'll ahead Of him, and he was In a pocket.
Seeing his opportunity he darted out Of T., and
making q splendid spurt shot ahead OF Joe Brown,
who was making tremendous effort, under the
lash for victory, and came in winner in 2s2SI[
Joe Brown second, Ella Madden third. Triumph
fourth and Annie Collins ifth. observer stock,
which had been dropping under various embar-
rassnents, now took q rise, and he assumed his
old position as q favorite.
THE FOURTH HEAT.
In the start Joe Brown was first and Triumph
second and Madden third, and in this order the
half mile pole was passed. Joe maintained his
lead TO the three quarter stretch, Madden vainly
trying to pass him, closely pursued by Observer,
tween him and his pursuers, and won the heat in
2:2IH. After discussion, the Judges distanced
Triumph for & foul driving, the driver Of Observer
crowded out.
1t was now so dark that it was decided to let
the horses will be called for the finish. or course
the other races advertised were not ATTEMPTED
and number two could not have been, for none Of
the horses were present, with the exception Of
Mack. However. they were all entered regularly
up to the 1lth OF October, and after that the time
cation, except in two or three instances TO MI
Hill, they were Withdrawn. Whether they should
be regarded as perm per,ma1sentiy entered or mott isa
before when the matter Is likely to come.
ToDAY's PROGRAMME
Glass 2:I0; purse, S2500-John Simmons, r T.
Harry Kirk; George Tyler g. g. Prince; y. Hopper,
b. g. Mickey Free; Allen Dorsey s. m. Big Mary;
J. L. Tally, br. m. Daylight.
Purse No. 4; Glass 2:27; s20o0-James Delsny,
Ohio, 8, 9. Taner Boy; NJ. Mckay, WaTerly, N
Y, b. 9. Lapland; W. r. Hunt, New York, ". z.
White CLOUD; W. H. Crawford, Washington, ID.
O., br. m. Annie Collins; E. E. White, Water
town, N. Y.,g. g. Jack Draper; Alex. Lewis,
Wlksbarre, Pa, ch. g. Planter; d. S. Quntin,
Trenton, N. J., b. m. Susie Parker; Alden Gold.
smith, Blooming Grove, N. Y, b. g. Batenan; @.
]. Fuller, Nashville Tenn b. n. Prince; j. d.
Gfllet, jr., Utica, N. Y, CD. z. Frank Munson;
Caldwell Thorpe. Auburn, N. Y, b. z. Ollfton
Boy; G.. J. Fuller, Nashville, Tenn, b. z Frank
Reeves, and the unfinished race.
The Metropolitan Club.
An enthusiastic crowd gathered at the head.
quarters Of the Metropolitan club, on Seventh
street, where Associated Press dispatches were
read The hall was decorated with American
flags, and in the resrof the platform were hung
pictu.es of Cyrus L. Pershing and Victor z
Piollet The president, Major VIM. Dickson
presided, and began TO read dispatches little
before eight o'clock, when the frst returns from
Boston came in, giving Rice about 5000 majority
ahead Of Seward was cheering.
The long interval between dispatches In the
earlier part of the night was spent In reviving old
campaign Jokes, and running around to the jack
son Association headquarters. No speeches were
made. One man attempted It but was soon sup
pressed by the president, who said that they had
come 10 listen 10 dispatches and not 10 odlscourses
were received from Mississippi stating that there
Was sweeping Democratic victory in that State.
When returns Of Republican gains were read not
Wuea was said, but thinkirg vas kect NJ actively