Morning journal and courier., 1888-09-05

Eight horses started in the last race on the card, the 2:22 class. A sample of the pools sold before the start we3: Ernest Maltravers $105, Protection $75, Gean Smith $60, Luz cills's Baby $50, Clara $25, ". K. $1o and Ernest Maltrsvers to $400 for the field. The horses got fair start and formed a proces- sion at the half The pool favoIite was a close second at the wire with Gean Smith leading.
 Second heat-Gean Smith sold in the pools at $45 against $70 for the field. John Splan showed his skilful driving by winning the heat with Protection, who lowered his rec- ord.
 Third heat-In consequence of the result of the previous heat Protection sold in the pools ct $30 against $50 for the field. The horses got the word "Go" at the first trial. John Murchy with Clara led to the last turn, when he fell back and was passed by several on the homstretch. The heat was won by Protection. After this heat the race was postponed until 12:30 to-day. During the afternoon Mir. D. S. Quinton, ST., gave an exhibition with the fancy park horse "Boston" to saddle This horse, which is handsome in form and jet black in color, showed variety of graceful steps.
 Miss Myrtle Peek, who was seated on a Aeet running horse, ran race with horse without a rider that was turned loose on the track. Miss Peek won, with the other horse close to her at the finish. Time 1:5S1@.
 The concert by Colts full band was art;sti- cally rendered and very much appreciated.
 For the accommodation of the patrons of the races the superintendent of the Hartford division of the Consolidated railroad has made arrangements to stop the following trains at Charter Oak Park: The 8 al 1925 am. and 1910 pm; the 5:35 p. n. train for New Haven will also stop at the park Following is the programme for to. day:
 No. 4-Purse $1, ,00o-2:33 Glass (trotters). B. Q; sanderson, Washington, gg. Charlie C., by c. L. Wizard. Brookfield, Macs m, kensett F., by J. E. Turner. Ambler. Pa, oh m, siIvie, by Ken. H c. Smith. New York, blk st, Idol Gift, by Idol. Bedeli & Johnson, Jersey City, N-J.. g, Major J. J. Bowen, Boston, Mass, br g, Ben Almont by W. Q. Daiy, Hartford, Conn.,, oh g, Farmer Boy. by
 Thomas Jefferson.
 FFaSHe FaSne Fedsrns, J. pr hfs apsey by A. J. FeeF. Syracuse. N r.. b m Grace. by Land. 0. s: Green. Utica. N Y, blk spragus aOldust by
 Gev. spTague J. H. Goldsmith, WashingtonyiIIs. N. Y. Cleon, wm. H., MecsTthy, Lexington, Ky. b B. B Gus Wm. E: Mccarthy, Lexington, Ky, br Rajah, by J. 6n08s 6YT8cue9. H. 4.,0 S. G. ". Garrett, Milwaukee, Wis oh Argentine, by
 Sweepstakes.
 Mo- B.-The Charter Oak Guaranteed Stake, Value, ~ $iOoO0.
 MiIburne Stock Farm. Penn, b. g.. Thornless,
 John May. Dr. st., Pilot Knox, 2:i95z
 H. D. Kyger, Darrtown, Ohio, br. In., Kit Curry.
 Bos Stewart. Kansas City. Mo. D. White Stock
 5eAR E Tuner sl seon9ra; Ds9s s:,sh.
 George Haner. Troy, N. Y. b. g., T. T. s.. s:193<.
 No. 6-Purse $i,5oe-2;27 Glass (Trotters). M. Flaherty, Birmingham, b g Joe S. F. R.Thomas. New York, b m Lady Barefoot, by
 Kent.
 Bsdell 6 Johnson, Jersey City, Bergen. Cazanaagh Wilson, Manchester, MEL. br S.D.C.,
 by Almont.
 R. J. Fleming, Brooklyn, blk m. @s Parkyflle Farm, Parkville, LI., oh Crescendo, by
 MAmbrino Dudley.
 Parkvile Farm, Parkville LII. br m Issaquena, by Fancoast.
 Crit Davis Herrodsburgh, Ky. st Gen. Banks. by Robert stsei, Philadelphia, Pa. st Erin, by Bel Fl. e. Smith, New York. b John Ferguson J. IT. Goldsmith. Washingtonvilie, N. Y., m
 Beauty Bright. by John Bright. A. P. Mcdonald, Albany, N. r., oh g, Frank 8. Al F. Mcdonald, Albany, N. F., oh &, Golden Rode Sire Brothers,s New York, m Gracie B., by Black wood, jr.