St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-11

patch, But not so with Miss Rush. Her
horse was restive and plunged violently.
The attendants grabbed at the animals head,
but appeared to be afraid of seizing the rein,
and it rushed by. In this respect Miss Rush
was considerably handicapped. Miss Poole
was mounted and running well into the sec
ond mile before Miss Rush had changed
horses and was racing after her. The Ken
lucky lady was fifteen lengths in the rear.
Her horse was also running outside the track.
Miss Poole was meanwhile racing in fine
style. The second mile was completed with
her well in front. The change of horses was
again well made by her. Miss Rush was not
SO fortunate. The attendants missed the
morse; the rider was unable to pull it up,
and SO it was allowed to cover second miles
Miss Poole, consequently stole to the 'front.'
She maintained this lead for the next mile,
but the attendants of Miss Rush were alive
to every exigence. They allowed her to make
two miles without change. Miss Rush, be-
ing compelled to change this time, lost lot
OF time in doing so. Miss Poole took the lead
by nearly quarter of a mile. Thus they
raced to the end of the fifth mile Both
ladies were riding well, Miss Poole. if
abnyhRg bsya Miss bearing Rssh Tbs the ss strain better
to be exhausted either by the excitement or
the terrible strain. The spectators had
wildly cheered both riders. and each were
encouraged to do their utmost. Miss Poole
made quick exchange and entered the
sixth mile. Her hat had blown off, and her
long, dark hair had become loosened, stream
ing behind as she few around the course.
Miss Poole was off, when, for the first time,
Rush's horse, and a prompt change was
made. 1t seemed. however, as if Miss Rush
did not properly get seated in the saddle be-
fore the animal was let loose. Her control
seemed very poor and the horse, instead
of taking. the benz, made for the
opposite side. 1t looked as if it was going 10
jump the rails, but instead it made sudden
lurch, throwing its rider. Miss Rush seemed
to roll helplessly off the horse. 1t looked as
if her strength had entirely failed. An ex-
clamation of horror came to the lips of the
assembled multitude: many women turned
faint and some shrieked. All eyes were
turned to the men who were rushing to the
aid of the fallen rider. The horse stopped
Immediately upon Miss Rush's fall, though
1t first appeared to st1ike her body with
hind foot. The unfortunate lady was uncon-
sclous when picked up, and there was slight
abrasion on her right temple. A glass of water
was procured from the Twin City Driving
club house. and carriage hastily driven to
the spot. Miss Rush was placed therein ana
taken from the track. As the carriage passed
the stand the spectators could see the pale,
sharp face OF woman, with hair dis
hevelled and dress dirty ahd disordered. DR..
Stone of Minneapolis was on the ground,
and he attended to idiss Rush. He did not
consider her in any way seriously INJURED
she was suffering from severe shock. Quiet
rest for few days would quickly restore her.
Miss Rush recovered consciousness as SOor
as she was taken from the track. All interest
in the race was now lost. When the people
had ascertained that Miss Rush was not seri-
'ously injured, they turned their attention to
Miss Poole. This lady had completed her
sixth mile and was awaiting deyeio ements.
The judges ordered her to finish the race. and
this she did in a steady, easy gallop. The
equestrienne race marred, the major portion
of those present on the staEd had no relish
for the remainder of the trotting events
They quit the sand in crowds, until those
present could have been accommodated IN
an ordinary railroad Car. 1t was good evil
dence as to what attracted the people and also
demonstrated that trotting races could very
well be dispensed with. So far as the people
are concerned they are no attraction.
Breeders were the only persons interested.