The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-08-28
MARVELLOUS SPEED.
81. Julien Beats the a.II 81 Record of
Maud y. and himself

Maud y. and HIMSELF
Hartford, Cr., August 27.-The even
Of the day at Charter Oak Park was the
successful effort of st. Julien to beat hi
record Of 2:lls. The day and track were
favorable, and while there were predic.
tons that the horse would accomplish the
feat, the general impression was that the
record would not be lowered. When St
Julien came on the track, appearing In
fine condition, he and his owner and
driver, Hickock, were literally applauded
by the large crowd OF spectators. The
horse logged awhile and then trotted a
mile in 2:24 to warm him for the great
effort.
Two minutes later he came on again for
trial, and getting under high speed Hic.
kok nodded for the word as he came
to the wire, and the horse went down the
track and around the turn at his magnif-
Gently even gait, working like piece Of
machinery. Hundreds OF watches were
in hand, and every eye followed with in
tense interest. Watches gave the first
quarter at 325, or 2:1l gait, and many in
the enthusiastic crowd began TO exclaim,
"He will do I'll" His action was beauti-
ful down the backstretch, aud he came
10 the half mile pole in 1:05 or q
2:10 gait. The excitement increased as did
the confidence oil the crowd in the success
OF the attempt.
The third quarter was msde in 1881.
st. Julian came at magnificent speed
around the curve and upon the home
stretch. As ne approached the turn there
was thrill Of apprehension in the crowd
on discovering the driver OF drag, which
had been smoothing the track to make it
perfect for the horse, still at his work, and
II seemed as Il he would turn the horse
from his course or cause him to break, but
q quick turn OF the drag to the outside
was made and the horse came on unim.
peded, and without annoyance. When
nearing the distance some of the
spectators thought there was q
slight slackening Of speed. II there
was stacking, Il was only momentary,
for st. Julien went to the wire with a
tremendous burst OF speed, and in an in.
slant watches were consulted, and there
were shouts, "He has wonw and cheer
upon cheer went up from the grand stand
aud from the crowded sections OF the
judges stand, where many prominent citi.
zens and visiting tnrfmen stood. Some
gave the time as 2;1l3 and others at
2:lli, but all acknowledged the record
was beaten, and four out OF five agreed to
the time, afterwards officially announced
as 2:lli. ST. Julien logged back to the
judges stand, the spectators on the grand
stand rising to their feet and cheering and
waving hats and handkerchiefs.
Hickok lifting his hat in response he
was met by an official OF the Association
and presented with beautiful floral
wreath. A floral chushion was placed on
the sulky and st. Julien was blanketed
and led up and down In front Of the stand,
with Mr.. Humphrey, an enthusiastic ad-
mirer, following with hands upon the
sulky.
President HARRISON announced that in
addition 10 the purse OF 81, 800, which had
been won by beating the record, the As.
sociation had voted $500 extra TO Hickok.
The Association, he said, had been sorely
disappointed by the withdrawal Of Maud
s., but St. Julien had come TO the
front and given performance equal TO
anything which could have been expected
from Mand S. He proposed three cheers
for st. Julien, which were given with q
will. Hickok was heartily congratulated.
st. Julien was led away and the greatest
event in the history Of trotting was over.
The managers o. the Charter Oak Park
feel rejoiCed that their track, from which
st. Julien was purchased bv Hickok three
wears ago. had been the scene OF the grand.
est triumph Of trotting. Rarus made the
best achievement before he was with.
drawn from the turf, and this year
Hamm's and other noted horses have i'm.
proved their records.