Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-05-22
Tho Northeastern Circuit.

The almost continuous rain the past week
necsssitated an almost complete suspension Of
the work of preparation of horses being fitted
for the turf in this state. This is specially
unfortunate from the fact that large major
ity of the Minnesota horses to be campaigned
at all this season, are to be entered through
the Northwestern circuit, the first meeting OF
which is to commence at Red
Wing, June 9th, and owing to
the very cold and wet spring,
nearly or quite all are backward in their prep
aration. True, the animals in the several
stables we have seen look well, and are in fine
condition to begin taking severe work, but all
are comparatively soft, and the time between
now and the commencement of the circuit is
too short, even with the most favorable
weather, to put them in proper shape for q
hard race, as some of them will most certainly
be. However, all will be on nearly equal
footing in this respect, and they can get the
work they lack now going through the cir
cuis, putting them in the best OF form for
futare engagements.
The prospects for the circuit are extremely
aattering, a much larger number Of horses
now being fitted in the state than ever before:
In addition to the large and very fine stable OF
Commodore Kittson-the speediest OF which
are barred for the purses, but will appear In
special events-there are quite number OF
speedy ones getting their preparatory work at
the Minneapolis track. including Capt.
Hsrod, s:2eA; Portion, 2:s5, John Thomas,
2:37, and dozen or more very promising
Green ones. Then George P. Smith, OF Hast
ings, with Almont Boy, 2:344, Sam g., and
a number Of others, will probably make sew
era. entries. Red Wing will also probably
furnish two Of three, and there ought to be
entries from Owatonna, Rochester, Faribault,
Pennington and other points in southern Min
nesota, while Moorehead aud other
points in northern Minnesota, and Far
be well represented, thus guaranteeing a
large number of entries in each class, and Sc
curing exciting contests. The special purses
for Little Brown jug, $3.50. Lady Role and
Fannie Witherspoon, the fastest OF Commo-
dore Kittson's world famed stable, will fur
nisa an event of rare interest, giving those In
attendance an opportunity OF witnessing one
of the most spirited contests ever seen on .
raca track.
1t should be borne in mind that the entries
are TO close at II p. m, of Saturday, June s,
With the secretaries of the different associa-
tious,
"Kmapsaols" Mccarthy ard the Xidscay
Flyers.
An important addition has been made to the
working and managing force of Commodore
Kittson's Midway stable, by securing the
services OF W. Fl. Mccarthy, better known
as "Knapsack" Mccarthy, one OF the best
filters and drivers npon the trotting turf,
the peer Of Budd Doble, Hickok,
splan, Green, Turner, and other equally
-killful reinsmen and managers. Mr.. Nc
earthly handled the stable Of Mr.. Fl. V. Bemis
of Chicago, the past two seasons, in which
was the pacing wonder Little Brown jug, and
the trotter SilvertOn, now owned by CommO-
dore Kittson, and 1t was under his tutelage
both secured their present records.
The engagement OF Mr.. Mccarthy does not
disturb the position of Mr.. Henry Seely, who
has been driving the Midway string in their
work. but merely provides for necessary
distribution OF the work. For the
present, Mr.. Mccarthy will take charge
of aud drive the jug, Silver
ton, Lady Rolfe and Fleming Girl,
while Mr.. Sseley will have Won Arnim, $3.50,
Fannie Witherspoon, Sann;e g.. and Gem.
Revenue will not be campaigned this season,
but will, with a number OF other youngsters,
get steady work upon tie Midway track, and
will probably be shown later in the season.
The stock at Midway is looking extremely
we'll, but all the campaigners need work.