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NO RULING MADE.
Importation Of Alien Skilled
Labor.
The St Louis Tin-Plate Mills Controversy
With the Treasury.
Competitive Examinations In the POStOflCe
Department-NaVal Cadets Appointed.
Land Case Reversed Pensions.
Hpecial TO THE MoRNINs CALI

WASHINGTON, July 3O.-The Secretary of
the Treasury has written letter to f. G.
Neldrnghaus of st. Louis In reply to
query regarding the importation of skilled
Workmen for his tin-plate mills, saying that
no regulations have been issued by the de-
partment prescribing the forms relating to
that subject 1t is not the practice of the
department to express opinions or to make
advanced rulings on any hypothetical cases
that may arise, but lest Nedringhaus might
draw improper differences of permission his
attention is called to the fifth section of the
Alien Contract Labor Act, and the sugges-
ton is made that the Secretary is not pre-
pared at this time to express any opinion as
to whether skilled labor for the st. Louis
Stamping Company cannot be otherwise OBJ
talned than by the importation of alien
laborers. The Secretary does not under
stand that it was the purpose of the Super
intendent of immigration in his recent letter
to Neidringhaus to express any opinions
other than those involved above.
PosToFFIcE EXAMINATIONS.
The first competitive examination for pro-
motions in the Postoffice Department under
the Postmaster-GeneraPs recent order to OK
place to-day. The Postmastet- General was
present at the examinations and made
brief address to the clerks IN which he
spQke encouraginglY of tie prospects
Opened up to the employees CT the depart
nfent by the new departure He gave them
the assurance that hereafter advancement
lntne department will depend solely upon
the results of these examinations and their
office records Hitherto" he said, ''a
| person that obtained place in The depart
nf'f1t landed at the foot of the staircase and
STAYED there until strong backing or
aro lie assured them that such custom
should no longer prevail.
THE APPOINTMENT ACCEPTED.
y. Sloat Fassett called upon Secretary
kesser this smornDg and accepted the Col
lectorship of the port of New York.
NAVAL CADETS APPOINTED.
W. II. Stanley of the First California Con-
| gresSional district, and d. w. Todd of the
| Forth California district, have been ap-
poi tied cadets to the Annapolis Academy
| an ordered TO report for examination next
| S p-ember.
| LAND DECISION REVERSED.
II the case of j. c. Harnish vs.. NJ G.
| ace, involving land in the Sacramento
! d4iFict the decision of the Commissioner is
re rrsed The Commissioner is instructed
| te recall his order for a hearing on the pc
| ti'cn of Harnish.
PosTOFrIcE ABOLISHED.
The Postoflice at West End, Alameda
| County, will be discontinued. Mail will be
| sent to Alameda.
| PENSIONS GRANTED.
| Pensions have been granted to the follow
ing Caif0rnlans: James Brown, Andrew
| j. Walden, Francis NJ. Lyons, Abner K
Willis, Hezekiah Rohrer, Lewis McPher-
son, Thomas Sniyely, Henry Waldberg,
Joseph Brown, Rufus T. Willis. Andrew j.
| Richardson, Thaxter w. Shaw, Oliver b.
Lishu, Marthae Frvett, Emilic b. Day and
| Samuel ID. Darnell.
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At Chicago.

CHICAGO, July 30.-At Garfield Park to-day
the weather was clear and the track was fast.
The winners were:
Six furougs, Orc won, Remedy second, Cast
Out third, Time, 1:16.
One mile and seventy yards race, Warplot won.
Doxey second, Camilla third. Time, 1:47.
Nine e-sixteenths of mile. Invercauld won.
Miss Lent second, Shipman third. Time, 0:55.
One and sixteenth miles Bonnie Byrd won,
Whitney second. Aloha third. Time, :48.
Eleven -sixteentls of a mile, Corlnne won, Tay-
lOr second, R0seola third. Time, :o94
ThIee-quarlers of a nile, Rouser won, Maggie
second, Blackburn third. Time, 1:15.
AT HAWTHORNE PARK.
At Hawthorne Park to-day the weather was
pleasant aud the track fast. The winners were
Seven furlOngs. Indus won, Buckhuund second,
Climax third. Time. 0:3l.
Five furlongs Maud Howard won. Tom Roach
second, Jim Head third. Time, 1:o5.
One and an eighth miles, Dungarven won, Sill.
veradO second. Joe Carter third. Time, 1:5S.
One mile, Goodbye won, Renounce second,
Falerna third. Time. :44I2.
One and sixteenth miles hurdle race Leman
won, Spectator second, Longshot tnird. lime,
C.O2.
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Filed for Probate at the Essex
Registry in Salem.
Iii Property, Real and Personal, Be-
gHeathed TO Her Husband.
The Estate Valued at S8O,OOO,OOO, With a
Prospective Value Of Nearly S60,000,OO0.
Witnesses and Executors.


BosToN, July 30-The will of Mrs. Mary
F. Searles. widow of the California Million
aire, Mark Hopkins. was read FOR probate
at Essex Registry in Salem to-day. Mrs.
Searles leaves an estate valued at S30,000,-
600, with a prospective value of nearly
double that amount Her death and this
transfer of property may also control the
destiny of the Southern Pacific Railroad,
for Mrs. Searles had such large hold =
ings in the stocks and bonds of
that road as to give her the
balance of power, and it is said that she has
been acting steadily with c. P. Huntington
in his control of the management. Now
that the estate is transferred it has been in
timated that Huntington may not be able to
continue in control of Mrs. Searles' block of
stocks and bonds, aud that it is not i'm
possible that Leland Stanford may succeed
Mr.. huntington in the possession of the
controlling interest. The following is the
will:
Know all men by these presents, that 1, Mary
J.. L. Seares, wife of Edward +. Searles of
Melhuen In the county of Ess-x and common
wealth OF Massachusetts, being OF sound and
dlSpOSiug mind and memory do make and pub
. liSh this my last will and testament, revokng
an wills py lc dt any time htleluluIe Eliue
AiIer tile payment of my inst debts
and funeral expenses 1 give, devise and
bequeaIh all my property + al, personal
and mixed, OF whatever kind and wherever
situated. 10 my said husband. Edward I. Searles,
his heirs, executors administrators and assigns
forever. Tne omission to provide in this Will for
NV adopted son. Timothy Hopkins, is lnten-
tiGnal aud not Occasioned by accident or mis-
lake. j appoint as executors Of this Will my said
husband. Edward T. SeaTles, and my partners,
Thomas L. StiIlman and Thomas \. Hubbard,
aud l request that my said executors be ex-
empted from giving surety or sureties upon thelr
official bond.
Whereas, my said husband this day makes 4
will in my favor. do now declare my intention
and my understanding OF his intention, that he be
hee at auy time during his lie. without notice TO
NE, and after my death, If lie survive me. TO cam
eel revoke his said will, or make a new will or
wills, codlcil or codicils, and shall have entire
freedom 10 dispose BY such new VIII or cOdei
or IN any oiher manner, WHITTIER by deed sale,
glft or otherwise, OF all or part OF his prop
erty. And l reserve similar freedom and rights
for myself during his life and after his death II
survive him.
The witnesses TO the will are William W.
Dodge of Cambridge, Charles II. Thor ton
of Lawrence, Mass, and William o. Norris
of Methuen.
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PERsECUTED JEWS.
Stories Of Barbarous Treatment by Russian
Soldiers

6toIles OI odTDaTOuS treatment Dy Russian
Soldiers.
Boston, July 3O.-The Russian Jews
who arrived yesterday tell pitiful stories of
crueltes. Russian officers ordered all the
inhabitants Of the town of Slabotky to
leave their homes. They became SO en-
ragged at this wholesale injustice that they
set fire to their houses and destroyed them.
For this many we're sent to Siberia and
others were subjected to horrible cruelties
One man was suspended by the wrists for
two hours. Narrowing stories are told of
general atrocities practiced upon the race
by Russian soldiers and of the extremely
unjust laws in force against the Jews. ANY
Russian Christian who wishes 10 possess
himself of the property of Jewish neigh
Dor can obtain 1t by paying one-tenth of its
value to the Mayor or Government repre-
sentative, who will thereupon give him
authority TO expel the Jewish owner and
install himself as proprietor. 1t is an ordl-
nary occurrence for Jews house to be
burned over his bead or Jew to be stoned
on the streets, and it has become a common
saying in parts of Russia. xiii a Jew and
pay twenty rubles" $40. No other pun
ishment Is ever inflicted for the murder of a
Jew, and even this fine is seldom imposed.
Some Of the Jewish soldiers in the Russian
army wanted TO rebel because their families
were maltreated by Russian soldiers, and
the JewiCh soldiers were all placed under
arrest
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THE PRIVATE SECRETARY.
A Short Talk With Mr.. Hopkins Con.
fdential Agent.

A Short Talk With Mr.. Hopkins Con-
fidential Agent.
James Sproule, Private Secretary of Mr.
Timothy Hopkins, was seen at late hour
last night and questioned as to the probable
course of his principal, now that the COL
tents Of Mrs. Searles' will are known.
He replied that there was really nothing
to be said. Mr.. Hopkins has been informed
of the demise of his mother and at once
cabled to have his interests represented and
watched until he returns home. Mean
while, it is assumed that nothing will be
done; indeed, nothing can be done. Mr..
Hopkins, so it is understood by his Secre-
Iary, left Yokohama for San Francisco yes
teTday, and will come direct. What he will
do his agents are wholly unable TO state.
1t is reasonably certain, however. in spite
OF Mr.. Sproule's guarded manner of speak
ing, that the contents of the will are a com
plete surprise to them all. The very slight
est inference was also lent that Mr.. Hopkins
is returning home TO take very active meas
ures in securing and protecting what he had
every reason to regard as his rightful inter-
est III his mothers estate.
Mr.. SprOule does not seem TO think that
there Is any occasion for haste now, and
that the delay consequent upon Mr.. Hop
kins' voyage will not impair his interests
nor make any difference in the arrange
mPUtS.
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SENATOR QUAY.
He Explains Why He Desired to Resign as
Chairman.

He Explains Why He Desired to Resign as
Chairman.
PHILADELPHIA, July 3o.-Senator Quay
arrived here this evening. In an interview
he spoke freely of his resignation from the
Republican National Committee. 81 was
merely desirous of relinquishing the Chair
manship," said he. land in order to do that
it was necessary that / should withdraw
entirely from the committee l had pIevi-
ousiy made several attempts to resign.
first made up my mind to withdraw on Sat
urday night following the Presidential
election OF 1888. l was persuaded not to
while in FIoriGa I wrote Mr. tIarkson ask
ing him to call the committee together to
consider my resignation. Shortly after tAis
an attack began on me and, of course, l
could not resign under fire. Recently l con-
cluded that the time had arrived when
could properly sever connection with the
COMMITTEES, and l did so.''
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FORCED TO ASSIGN.
Failure Of New York Broker in Investment
Securities.

Failure Of New York Broker in Investment
Securities.
NEW YORK, July 30.-John c. Avery. a
broker in investment securities, made an
assignment to-day to Louis c. Wilton, CIV
ing preferences to Annie Avery for $4,000
for borrowed money. Avery acknowledged
the deed in Denver, July 22d. lie opened
an Office in this city on June IS, 1889, and
claimed to be worth 100000. He had been
engaged for fifteen years previously in
money-lending in the West, particularly at
Denver and Kansas City. He organized and
was President of the Denver Land and
Security Company, with an Office at 115
broadway. The capital stock was increased
at that time to $1,000, 900. The management,
1t is said, rested mainly on Avery. A year
ago the company claimed assets of $l,766,-
955 against liabilities of 81 ,446 $50, of which
oeC she was Gapbtsl stock II Is stated INA. =
impossible TO realize promptly,
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A COMMISSION OF CARDINALS.
The Work CT Reorganizing the Missions to Be
Prosecuted.

ROME. J uly 3O.-The Holy See has just
appointed an extraordinary commission of
Cardinals 10 reorganize Catholic Missions.
Two years ago Cardinal Smeoni prepared
and communicated TO the Pope plan of re-
forms, III order to better regulate the actions
of the Propaganda. But the coming of
General Simmons from England on special
mission to Pope Leo in reference to colonial
questions had the effect of postponing the
execution of the projected reforms, as the
Pro paganda did not wish TO awaken the
idea that the reforms were made in cOnSe-
quence OF an arrangement with England.
Any suspicion of such arrangement would
have aroused the greatest jealousy in
France. Leo, who has always been in
favor of the missions taking leading part
in the work of colonization, has revived
these projects Of reform. The inquiry of
this Commission of Cardinals will, it is said,
extend over the whole apostolic world. The
Vatican does not intend TO let the question
of social reform drop now that the Pope's
encyclcal letter las been published 1t is
stated that inquiries are still being made
and instructions sent to the prelates of all
countries to encourage the Catholics to do
their utmost toward amelorating the con-
dtion of the Door and effecting the social
reforms urged in the encyclical. The recent
economic crisis at Rome has almost ruined
many great and ancient families, such as
the Borghese, Scarra and Battlefront.
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above forcing through Parliament subsi-
dies for political or personal friends. The
new administration has shut down on SUBJ
sdieS There will be no more, and this
the taxpayers will appreciate. The G "
ernment is safe for the next four years.
The people are in favor of independence.
England pays Canada for the pr.vi,ege of
ruling them, and while reciprocity with the
United States is desired, commercial or
political union is not The annexationists
have no real influence. Most of them are
pend on the anti-English sentiment among
the French Canadians to sustain their
views
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Ohio Free Mascus.

COLUMBUS, July 30.-As' a result Of
trouble in the Masonic fraternity of Ohio
growing out of differences between the
northern jurisdiction and the Cerneaurites,
there is split in the. Master Mason Grand
Lodge. MasOns ideatif,d with Cerneaus
are under ban, and this has eliminated in
the creation OF Grand Lodge of Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons OF Ohio, which
to-day received charter from the Secretary
of State. An irrevocable clause in the con-
sttution provides that this Grand Lodge
shall recognize as Masonic no degrees in
Masonry except Entered Apprentice, Fellow
Craft and Master Mason, nor shall it recOg-
nze any body as Masonic which con-
feIs other than these three degrees. 1t
will not, however. prescribe any one for
having taken any OF the so-called higher
degrees
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Tho Won Munster Incident.

PARIS. July 30.-Von Blowitz says that
when he published the conversation with
Count Won Munster he thought himself per-
fecty authorized to do so. He says: Count
Won Munster gave me an account of the
visit he paid Prince Bismarck on the very
day of the Princes fall. He gave me shortly
afterward the details, which l published,
and which, let me add, were published be-
cause / thought they formed a striking chap
ter, showing the Chancellor'S state of mind
at the moment of his disgrace. l still think
1t rage in history, which neither Coun
yon Munster nor had any right to keep
hack"
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Trotting at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND July 3O.-At the Cleveland Driy-
ing Park to-day the winners we're:
lii the 2:17 class troltlng race Mambrino won,
PrOdisal secOrd. Walter third, Vic Ii fourth
Best time, 2:17s4.
Double-team lace, Plckpannla and Wonder
won, Abble Y and Problem second. The other
teams were disIanced. Best time 2:22
In the go pacing race IYorince won, Lady
SheI idan second, Treasure third, Edinburg
fourth. Best lime, 2:1S.
III the 2:23 troiling race (unfnishcd) Little
Albert won first aud second heats, Walton Boy
won thhd. Best time. 2:194.
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DID NOT APPEAR.
A Detective Waiting to Arrest Com
plainant.

A Detective Waiting to Arrest a Com
plainant.
PHILADELPHIA, July 80. - Architect
Josiah S. Briean, for whom warrant of
arrest was issued by Magistrate Devlin sew
eral weeks ago on charge by Manager Post
of the Tubular Car Company of Braddock,
Penn. of embezzlement of stock, etc.,
amounting to S33, 600, appeared before the
magistrate to-day. The prosecutor failed to
put in an appearance and Briean was dis
charged. Subsequent events show that the
probabilities are that if Manager Post had
put in an appearance be you'd now be in
Jail. A detective was waiting for him with
a warrant calling for his arrest on the
charge of the embezzlement of S17,50O. For
nearly two weeks Briean and Post have been
giving out to the public that each was on q
still hunt for the other. The warrant for
Post was issued on the oath of William j.
Gray that Post, as the manager of the Steel
Tubular Car Company. had borrowed the
above amount. Since then they have learned
that the money was fraudulently obtained,
hence the suit. Posts whereabouts is un-
known.
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to see the Englishmen who are supposed to
be on board the Chilean war-vessel he VIII
have them forcibly released by British
war-ship when the Errazuriz reaches the
open sea and is no longer enjoying the pro-
teclion which Portuguese waters afford her;;
II is asserted that the Errazuriz will sail
to-day. Her commander yesterday PROM
iSed to leave Lisbon Immediately if his pur-
ser, VINO was arrested for enlistlng men Tor
the Balmacedan service, was released. ms
request was refused
CoQUMBo, July 30.-The Government
forces stationed here have been materially
increased by the recent arrival of reinforce
Eents of 1000 men from Valparaiso. If IN
surgents take this town they will have TO
fight hard. Balmaceda has lost no oppor-
tunty to strengthen his position here.
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WHIP AND SPUR.
La TOSCa Wins the American Hotel Stakes
at Saratoga.

SARATOGA. July 30-The weather to-day was
unsettled. The track was In fine condition aud
the attendance fair. The winners were:
Seven furlongs, Bolero won, Princess Bowling
second, Maidstone third. Time, 1:30.
The American Hotel stakes for 3-year-olds
one mile, La Tosca won. Santa Ana second,
Waller third. Time, :4312.
The one mile and three-siXteenths race was not
run, as all the horses entered in the race were
scratched bur Homer. He was excused from ap-
pearaDce OH the track.
The Saratoga stakes, fye-eights of a mile, Miss
Dixie won, Promenade second, Rex third. Time,
1:04.
One mile and furlong, Gettysburg won, Now
or Never second, Calcium Third. Time 1869.
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The Davis Will Contest.

BUTTE (MOnt). July 3o.-The cross-ex-
animation of j. G. Soonce was concluded to-
day without imparing his testimony in any
material point. Mrs. Mary A. Downey,
mother of the alleged forger of the alleged
will. was then put on the stand She testi-
fed to being present at her fathers house
when the will was said to have been signed
and detailed events which took place in the
room. She also testified to having seen the
will in the house on subsequent occasions.
On cross-eXamination her testimony was
unshaken.
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Ihe Bureaus Roat.Ruilding Rusiness

Boston. July 30.-The business and ideas
OF the late famous yacht-designer. Ed Bur-
CESS, are to be disposed of in unique way
c. w. LOring, the Trustee of the estate. has
sent out circular letters to all the leading
naval architects and yachtsmen of this
country asking for bids for the goodwill of
the business, which includes Mr.. Burgess
plans, instruments, Offices, etc. The bids
will be returnable after August 1st. Mi.
Sidney Burgess, the brother, has decided
not to continue the business.
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The Canadian Corruption Cases.

OTTAWA, July 3O.-Before the Committee
on Elections and Privileges to-day, Robert
H. McGreevy admitted that lie had put no
money into the contracting firm of Larkin.
Connolly IL Co, and that his 80 per cent in-
terest therein was given to him to secure the
influence of his brother. Thomas McGreevy,
In obtaining contracts for the firm. He also
admitted that Thomas McGreevy had shares
in the profits on the 80 per cent interest in
the firm. The firms profits on its dredging
OperationS Mere over 60 per cent.
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Rio.ous Carmen in France.

TOULOUSE, July 3O.-The strike of the
employees OF the horse-car railroads has as
sumed serious proportions. The strikers to-
day demolished the depots on the principal
thoroughfares and tired to destroy the tracks
OF the roads. Dragons had to be sent to
the scene Of the disturbance. During a
charge made by cavalry upon the crowds on
the boulevards many people were injured
and number of arrests were made.
The strike has just ended in n compro-
mise and work will be resumed tomorrow.
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EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION.
The Expulsion of Bishops Esher and Bowman
Sustained

CLEVELAND, July 30 = This morning
Judge Hamilton decided the injunction case
against the Evangelical Association. He
eniOined the Board of Publication from
making up the deficiencies in the salaries
money to the Illinois, Des Moines, Oregon
or Platte River conferences. The Court
found the expulsion of Bishops ESher and
Bowman according to church discipline,
and that there was nc evidence of prejudice
or fraud on the part of the trial confer
enceS. The decision is decided victory for
the minority faction.
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SMUGGLING Scheme Frustrated.

CHICAGO, July 3O.-The Treasury De-
partment received information a few days
ago through Chinaman in this city that
attempts would be made to smuggle across
the border thirty Mongolians who had
landed at Vancouver. 1t was the intention
to drop them off by two and three between
Winnipeg and Montreal and conduct them
tion resulted in the Illustration of the
scheme.
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At Coney Island.

BRIGHTON BEACH, July 30.-The weather
was unsettled and The track heavy. The win
ners were:
One mile, Amazon won, Harrison second,
Rogers third. Time, 40.
Five furIongs, Verbena won. DR.. Bill second,
Katurab third. Time, :05.
Six and half furlougs, Cynosure won, HaZem
second, Rico third. Time, :2624.
Six aud halt furlOngs, Willie L won, Toano
second, Vengeur third. Time. 1925.
Five furlongs, Reiraction won, Tanner second,
Ballast third. Tim, :0412.
Five furlOngs, Count won, Addgisa second
Alright third. Time, 1:0512.
One mile and furlong. McCauley won, Stride
second, Ireland third. Time, 2:o41a.
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Narrow Escape of Cardinal Gibbons

BALTIMORE, July 30.-Cardinal Gibbons
had narrow esca pc from a serious accident
this afternoon. While out riding the horses
attached to his carriage were frightened by
frsctiOus horse young man was riding.
and started on a break-neck run down
Mount Royal drive. The Cardinals driver,
however, retained his presence of mind and
ran the horses against the stone gates. caus-
ing them to tall and slapped the carriage.
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Importing a British Prize-Fiehter,

Boston, July 30.-Dick Burge, the light
weight pugilist of England, who made such
a record short time since by defeating Jem
Carney. is to be brought to America shortly
by the California Athletic Club. A dispatch
ing trainer, giving full particulars about i'm
porting Burge and advancing the necessary
funds for his fare. He Will come over early
in the fall. and go at once to the Pacific
Coast to avoid the trying New England
,.ipt
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NEW YORK, July 30.-At Jerome Park TO day
the weather was unsettled and the track heavy.
The wiEners were:
Handicap sweepstakes, six furlongs, Reckon
won, Carrie second. Arab third. Time, 1:171a
Six furlongs, Lnmptghter won, Rhoda colt Sec
Ond, Mascot thid. Time, 1:lS.
One mile. Picnicker won, Beansy second,
Post Third Time, :454
Five furlongs. Take Back won, Athol second
Krush third. Time, :0612.
Handicap sweepstakes of one mile and fur
long, Long Distance won. Westchester second,
Edgar third. Time, :591a.
One aud sixteenth miles, Esquimau won.
Celia second. Time, :54J4.