Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-06-22
Horse Notes.

again they will receive hearty welcome.
Stop the drill.
Horse Notes.
Kalamazoo one of the largest villages in
the State of Michigan, with population OF
nearly Il, 200, is on the Kalamazoo River,
and is beautifully located, the river giving
ample waterpower to the manufactures
and the Holley system of water works
plentiful supply of good water for the cltl-
zens. That it is freely used is evidenced
by the number of fountains that may be
seen playing on the lawns surrounding the
many fine residences A drive through
the streets and out upon the nights outside
the corporation gives one a delightful i'm
pressinn of Kalamazoo as home, and the
outstretched hand of the citizen to stran-
ger is but typical of that whole-hearted
hospitality for which the towns and cities
of Michigan are noted. The town is half
way between Detroit and Chicago, on the
NJ. C. R. R.. while the Grand Rapids and
Indiana r. R., and L. S. & NJ. S. R. R.
center at this point. This gives it great
advantages rs central point for meetings,
while the many fine hotels are abundantly
able to attend to the wants of all. The In
ternational, kept by S. DeForrest Davis,
Treas. of the Driving Park Association,
pays particular attention to the comfort of
its guests.
There is one attraction in a Michigan
town that is pleasing to observe, and that
is the many fine horses that can be seen
on the streets and roads. Kalamazoo
stands high in that respect, and, as a citi-
zen observed, they paid for good breed
ing and we'll bred horses" The Driving
Park about mile from the P. o., is well
located, and has been the scene of many a
hot contest, not forgetting the memorable
trot of the old Queen Flora Temple, when
she trotted in 2: 194. The track is well
laid out, good stretches and well turned
curves while the conveniences for stabling
are ample.
The number of entries TO the June meet
ing of n, as published we're SO. The first
day was devoted to the 2:34 and mile and
repest, running.
The 2: "a class had 12 entries, 9 of
which started, and after some eight or
nine attempts they got the word and
some very good trotting was done to the
quarter, but from there out they were
strung along like procession, and Monroe
Chief came in an easy winner-Belle Moore
second. The I'd heat was a repetition of
the 1st with Belle Moore second. The Sd
heat was trotted out the same, only the
second place, occupied by Belle heretofore,
was taken by DeMOnsOn, and Belle took the
7th place. The time and position can be
seen in the summary. The horse Tibb,
owned by McChambers of Fredonia, also
| owner of Jerry Postal, showed the true
grit of the thoroughbred. He accident
ally sprung one of the back tendons in his
off fore leg, and notwithstanding the severe
pain, whenever called upon responded
bravely, and trotted three heats unlinch-
ingly, but when brought to the stables
could hardly lift his foot. He will, unless
worse, be probably able to trot at Detroit.
The running race, mile and repeat, was
next called and was won handily by the
Ohio horse, Probability, closely followed
by Robert Thomas.
Wednesday, the second day brought
quite number Of strangers in town, ma
iority of whom were owners of horses and
their friends, and in this connection it
may be noticed that the meeting was at
tended by horse owners, who occupy at
their respective homes high business and
social relations and the utter absence of
wrangling, dispute and intoxication.
This day had more than common in
terest, for our village as it was in the
minute class that our horse, bred and
raised here, now called Prosper, would
show his trotting powers. His condition
was good and the only if or drawback that
stood in the way, was that he had not
worked in the company of other horses,
and would be liable to be wild and un-
steady. At o'clock the horses were called
up for the first race, and the one to put in
an appearance among the first was Prosper.
As he neared the grand stand the band
struck up and he got into quite an excited
state, but McCaffrey soon quieted him.
The entries in this class were as follows
Adele Clark, owned by Messrs. Clark, Har-
rison and Hayward, of Fredonia. She is
credited by Dame Rumor, of having tapped
Albemarle in q: 1917, and also shown re-
peatedly 2:21 to 2:24; Joe Hunter; Lii
lie, with rumored record of 1923: Ed
win Forrest, from Kansas, converted
PAGER, claiming ability to trOt below the
twenties, and did trot half in / or; La
dy Smith; -Elnora; Frank; Mollie; Tom
Scott, a ringer; Fannie c., and Dan Don
aldson. This number was reduced to six
starters, and in the following order: Lii
lie 1st, Edwin Forrest I'd, Elnora Sd, Pros
per 4th. Adele Clark 9TH, Frank 9th. They
made several attempts to get the word,
which however were frustrated each time
by the action of Edwin Forrest, who came
slowly cantering down the stretch and it
was almost impossible to get him to trot.
The judge finally told his driver that he
would give the word regardless of his posi-
tiOn and on the next attempt sent them off.
The send-off was in favor of Lille and Ad-
ele, who trotted fast around the turn close
ly followed by Prosper to the middle, where
he broke badly, and all passed him except
Edwin Forrest. Soon catching, he COM
menced to trot and gained rapidly on Ell
nora and Frank, passing them just beyond
the quarter. At this time Lille and Adele
were nearing the half and trotting fast,
! Prosper let out another link and COM
menced to overhaul the leading ones
whirling around into the back turn he was
complimented by all at his extraordinary
development Of speed, and as he swung
into the stretch he was at the wheel of Ad-
ele, collaring her as he neared the distance
he passed her and inside the distance
was steadily coming in a jog second to Lii
lie, Adele third and the rest distanced.
The pools were now in favor Of Lille,
who had shown such q gait, trotting a
slow track in 2: 2615 and keeping her go