The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-01-19

of his pants flung him headforemost
into the gutter where he turned
complete somersault. A policeman
rushed up to see what the disturbance
was, but the young man did not stop
to make a complaint He took his
mud bedraggled person away as
quick as his aching bones permitted
it.
Driving fast horses on the road is
becoming a PASSION among New
Workers. The man who makes
money no longer looks forward to
owning magnificent house, but sets
his heart on trotter. Now q trotter
in these parts means something that
can 60 better than at least ago, and
this means money. Thus the amount
and quality Of horse flesh that fills
the load Of an afternoon and is put
up for rest at such famous roadside
hosteries as Gabe Cases, Barry's,
Judge Smiths and others, represents
millions. The most charming road
about here is Riverside Drive, yet for
some reason or other it is neglected.
1t is not fashionable and is used only
by such people who have no ambi-
ton to be seen and who are satisfied
to jog along instead OF sending the
dust flying at a pace that takes the
breath of tyro away. Riverside
Park is one of those monuments of
the Tweed regime in New York. 1t
is beautiful beyond description, but
it has also swallowed up millions be-
yond precedent. 1t is situated on
the extreme west side Of the city, be-
ginning about One Kundredth street
where it skirts the river for miles.
Adorned with handsome granite but.
tresses and fanked by trees which at
present have not yet attained their
full growth, it reminds one of the
esplanades SO frequently seen in cities
on the European continent.
William Barrett, the once famous
Jockey, who rode Mr.. Pierre Lorril-
lard's horses when they first ran in
England, died at Long Branch on
Saturday, of consumption. He died
poor, since in the later years of his
engagement with Mr.. Lorrillard, he
grew in his habits and his riding and
lost many races. Had he behaved
himself he could have died well off.
Teakes, Mr.. Lcrrillard's present chief
jockey, has a nice little farm near
Deckertown, New Jersey, and is
worth about $4,000. Costello,
youth of eighteen, Mr.. George Lorril-
lard's first jockey, has about $4,000
invested in stocks, all his own savings.
Mclaughlin, the American Auber, is
equally we'll off, and Hayward, Mr..
Belmont's famous rider owns property
on Long Island. Hughes, who
rode for Mr.. James E. Kelly last
year, got salary of $4,000 year
and ten per cent. of his winning
mounts, besides his usual riding fee.
He lost it all in spec ulation however.
The January Ladies Floral Cabi
net (New York;, opens its twelfth
year with many things to please our
lady readers, especially those who
cultivate flowers indoors or in the
garden. The opening illustration
is Of the Russellia Juncea, and this
valued basket plant is commended for
more general use. The Giant Ixia is
another interesting illustration, while
the article OH "ROSes' from the pen
of +. Lance, of Quebec, and that on
the "Oleander" by c. E. Parnell, we'll
repay reading. The Hybrid Amaryl-
lis is given a large illustration and
studious readers will ponder long
over an article entitled ado Plants
Think" "A new poem by Eben +.
Rexford, with its illustration by Yer.
beck, entitled "The Birth of the
Flower" will please. +. L. Honjo's
Japanese article this month on "New
Years Day in Japan" is timely and
the home circle will be quick to
utilize the suggestions given in an
article on "Sone Amusements," what
to do long winter evenings.