The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-30

| dinner given by Col Vivian. she there foretold
TO Lady Sybil st. Clair, a daughter Of the late
Earl OF Rosslyn her appro achlng nuptials with
the present Earl Of Westmoreland. who few
weeks ngo. at the time Of the prediction. was
known as Lord BurRhersh. he being then the
hor Of the late Earl who has since died.
There Is trouble In your way" said the
seeress TO Lady Sybil. but It will be all ie-
moved by an open Grave which see filing up"
At that time Lady Sybil was engaged to Lord
Durgheish. but as tho Earl. his father. was
deeply 10 debt. tho Young people did not see
their way to an early wedding. Lord West
moreland, not vely old man. was in good
health. A fortnight or so nfter the prediction
the Earl died. Most OF bis debts were cleared
by an insurance on his life. The new Earl.
who is Just turned 80. came into q fair estate.
and now all Ia halcyon weather before the
young couple. Who can resist such evidence
Of supernatural illumination?
Tho Fanes OF Westmoreland are OF interest
to New Workers. not so much because two coll
lateral members OF the Earls family hive
married American wives ns because New
York Possesses in her Metropolitan Museum.
thanks TO the munihcence OF tho late Mr.. Nor
gan, very noble portrait group by Sir Joshua
Reynolds. representing young Earl Of West-
morelaud with two OF his guardians. which is
Justly regarded as one OF the finest Sir
Joahuas In existence. 1t was sold by tho late
Earl OF Wostmorolsnd. under the pressure Of
bis debts. to Mr.. Morgan for $4,000 sterling.
and BY Mr.. Morgan presented to tho Museum.
1t will bring regret to the minds Of many
Americans to learn Of the death OF Dr.. Thomas
Pratt. which occurred early this morning at
University Hospital Dr.. Pratt twenty years
ago was one Of the most distinguished Ameri-
can physicians in Europe. He was a son-in-
law ~ Dr.. Marion Sims. He served en- the
Confederate side as surgeon during the civil
war In America. and on tho German side dur
INK the Franco-Prussian war. After tho Ger
man victory he lived In Paris. and fifteen
years ago came to London. where he
has since resided. During recent years
he has been an invalid. and his friends
consider that death was a welcome relief to
his suflerings. A week ago he fell in q At In
Cover street. and was removed to the Univer-
sity Hospital. He did not recover strength
enough to be removed to his homo In tho Hotel
Victoria. DR.. Pratt was brother Of the late
United States Minister to Persia and another
brother Is q lawyer in New York. He was a
man OF many friends aud OF the utmost kind
ness OF heart and generosity Of disposition.
His own worst enemy" Is the trite but true
verdict that will be passed upon him. and yet
there are hundreds OF men and women on both
sides Of the Atlantic who will grieve to hear OF
his death when they recall bis uniform kind
ness and courtesy as we'll in tho height OF his
prosperity as in less fortunate years. His wife,
from whom he has long been separated. IL in
London. and will mako arrangements for tho
funeral.
One event Of interest in the racing world oc-
Cured this week In the offer Of Blundel Maple. |
M. p. Of sl35.0O0 for Ormonde. the great Eng
lish racer. now In Buenos Ayres The Duke OF
Westminster sold Ormonde to Don Juan
Bocsu. tho present owner. for 100000 Don
Juan has refused MRple's ofYer
Tho victory OF Lord Roselyn's Buccnneer In |
the Ebor Handicap was highly popular. The
horse started first favorite. and won q good
race BY half length. Lord Rosslyn has spent
much money on his racing stud. and the win.
ming OF Buccaneer 10 his first important VIC
tory. -Ruccaneer started at II to against him
Tho early betting on tho Cesarewtch and
Cambridge has been unusually heavy this |
year. The favorite for the long race is Judith. |
Next in demand ARE Cameronsn. Junius Parl. |
ington. Old Boots. Shall We Remember Prim- |
rose Day. and War Dance. Besides War |
Dance. who IA favorite. tho animals in most |
demand for the short race are Costorphine. !
Amphon. Quartus Victorious. Eyrefield. and |
Signorna-
Little else ia being backed for the st. Leger
besides Common. on whom odds OF II to 10 |
are laid.
Charley Mitchell accepts Corbett's challenge.
and wishes to fight him to finish. with bare
knuckles. on either eide OF the Atlantic. Pony
Moore. Mitchell's father-in- law. told SUN 70.
porter to-day that he stands ready to de-
post $4,000 either at the Sporting Lite office
in London or the Police Gazette or Herald Office
in New York to bring match about. Mitchell
said to the reporter:
will fRht Corbett anywhere with bare
knnckles for any sum that he can raise. I
only stipulate that II We fight in America 1
shall choose the battle-ground. or II the fight is
In Europe he shall select the place. $500 being
allowed for expenses to the man who crosses
the ocean. l am willing to fight in pri-
rate. with only three men on side.
either in Europe or America. and
will guarantee Corbett ana his hackers .
wager OF 100000 on the result. wish to re-
tire from the prize ring. but want 20 with
man beforehand. II Corbett and
make match It will be my last fight. shall
be ready for fight In three months on which,
over side OF the water 1t takes place." Baird.
the gentleman Jockey" and millionaire
sportsman. Is tho man who will wager 100000
that Mitchell will defeat Corbett
LEONOKA MIYCHELL,S FATE.
The Career OF . Fallen Womsn Who Shot
Herself In u Car.