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Empire City Colosseum swsrmed with lrishmen and
colleenx yesterday afternoon The the
nunl picnic and games OF lhe Limerick Mems Benevu-
lent and Social Association or this city lhe
suited as follows:
One'mis Race Scratch. Open 10 hll-Won b" Jim
Brown. with q Murphy second aud John llayeA THIRD
Time. minutes u seconds.
sack Race. StrnightawRT, Open to Members Only
ScrAtcll-Won by john Hayes. with Tom McUui-e SEE
ond. Time, 10 seconds
Onc.inle Walk, for Members only. Scratch-Won by
g. Powell. with John Hayes second and Tim Murphy
third Time. y minutes ~ seconds.
Boys Race. Hair Mile open Ia Members sons Under
II Years, scratch--Mon by tTank Shcehy, with }.
Downey second and Bob Mccarty third. Time min
utes 10 sGcunIa
lalfmila Race. for Members Only Scra;ch-won by
X Murphy, with 7. Murphy second. Time. minutes
seconds.
Onehundred-Yard Dash. Opon TO All. Scratch-won by
4 CorDsu with D. Rogers secoud and II. Latham tlrd
Time. If seconds
tug ohwar between JAmerick :, Mems % and Picked
one hundred.ya Dash. O,en to Members Only
scratch-won by N, Grihn, with Pat Duny second aud
Tom barry tlird. Time. III sefpnds
shooting latch, for a Gold Media, cresdmore Range
Won bY John Hayes with ~ points out OF poss
BILE 90
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Hevens representing the veterans of the New Jersey
Athletic Clubs cricket contingent and the veteran
PLAYERS the Morris Park Cricket Club crossed bats
yesterday afternoon tho wicket OF the New Jersey
Oval bergen Point. The Jerseymen emerging vtcto
rious thirty The acore:
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baseball Games To-day.

NATIONAL LEAGUE AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Baltimore vs. New York. at Baltimore
Brooklyn Va. Boston. at Eastern Park.
Washington VS. Philadelphia. at Washington.
Cleveland va Chicago. at Cleveland
Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati. at Pittsburgh.
Louisville vs. 81. Louis, at LouiAvlllo
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News from tho Horse World,

CONCORD n. H.. Aug 3.-At the Concord Driving Park
yesterday the trottng stallion Nelson bea the state
record 4 seconds. lie troted the first half mile
1:O6 and finished in 2:l4la well within himself Tho
best previous record was 2:1p. made by Jewett at
Naxhua last
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Fighting for tho Possession OF tho Mare
Dagmar

There has been a good deal Of litigation
going on over the mare Dagmar. which was
imported from England. and is now at Sara
toga. The mare created something OF a SEN
saton in the West Indies several years ago.
and it was declared that all the race tracks
would close up unless 1t WAS agreed that Dag
mar should not run. The mare was then
brought here to conquer others Of her class.
going on as to her ownership.
Michael J. Meeney. a celebrated Jockey on
the other sde came here with the mare. and
claims an interest in her. So do John .Farr
and his partner. Soon after the arrival Of the
mare the sheriff Of Queens county attached
her and put her in stables on Long Island. but
he found that her keep was very costly. He
was furnished with q bond. and the mare was
receiver to await the result Of tho litigation
questsd to come here from the West Indies to
testify as to the title OF the mare. He came
and was then served with the SUNNI and
complaint in an action brought against him ny
service aside as illegal was made yesterday
before Judge OBrien in supreme Court,
Chambers. who reserved his decision.
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EaS.baIl. Eastern Park, II. NJ. To-day.
Brooklyn vs. Boston, Admission 6oc. and 2bc.-Ada
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The English Puriiist Has Tssen Training
Quietly ut Brighton.

According to the London correspondent OF tho Inas-
tru',d Neps Mitchell is quietly training for his fight
with Corbett at Brighton although he is making every
endeavor to keep tho matter secret
The English pugst is qnartcred at private house.
and 1t is claimed that he has hardly ever appeared in
better condition than at present. Early every morn
Ing he takes long swim in tho surf for at least
nour sometimes he is accompanied by Jim
Hall. George Mcdonald. AMI jack McAuiiHe Then he
IL subjected to II hard Rubbing for half hour. and
afterward eats his breakfast which consists of chops.
eRgs, tea. &c.
III one of the rooms his quarters is suspended .
punching bag Mitchell works at this bag for q hale
hour every day, and then spars with Jim Hall 0cca
sonaily McAu,!ite gives him some exercise 1t s said
that all and McAulife VIII be Mtcheis seconds in his
night with Corbet and George Mcdonald will also be in
the Englishman's corner.
Mitchell and his party will satl for America about
Sept q When he came TO Brighton Mitchell wsxhed
22J pounds He now strips at about 100. and Will xo
into the ring next december at 80 He has not drank
ANYTHING OF since hs arrival at Brighton.
and nt confines himself To pint or champagne
bott!e or Bass ale at dinner. Mitchell refuses to
say where he will tight
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Helrenowsr Tro.. "a Mile la e.,a s.4.

sruRlrs. Mich. Aug. 3.-There were no dimnution In
either tho attendance interest at the trotng park
today and the struggles were OF as high order
the preceding days. The summaries:
23b class trotting: best two In three: purse $4,000
Rlau
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The winner Of the maiden race was sadded
at the post.
W. d. WAS great tip In the selling race He
Was bad last going up the backstretch. but
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The English Billiard Champion on His Way
TO America.

The following despatch from London was received at
al the Forr Gu:e'i> once yesierdayi
John Roberts. tho champion billiard player Of Eng
land. who j. matched TO play Frank Ives the crack
American player for OUt SIDE has sailed for New
York. lie carried EngiIsh table with hm. On his
arrival e VIII deposit tho STAKES for the Ives match
anu also u match for tile pyramid pool cham
pi0nlhip OF tho world with De orc"
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Pixley, the mare who was only beaten out q
length in POSE by Hulda in the third heat Of
the 2:15 trot at Buffalo yesterday. was sold at
auction in this city last winter for something
like $4,000, and It was with the greatest diff
Guilty that this amount was received. At that
time she had q record OF 2:16a.
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2;20 class trotting one mile dash: purse 500
Latitude. b. g.. by WasinghAm. dam Easel, by Prn.
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Budd Doble drove Nancy Hanks a fast ha

Budd Doble drove Nancy Hanks a fast half
mile this morning, He held the great mare at
her to step along. She finished the last half in
1902 and tho full mile in 2:12. her fastest time
this year. The last quarter WAS trotted in 30
fldent that Nancy will break her record. as she
has mover trotted so we'll at this season during
any previous year.
The prospect OF a sensational contest in the
free-for-nl! trot tomorrow will undoubtedly
draw another large crowd. Belle Vara will not
start. and DobIe will drive Martha Wilkes in
stead. Directum. Walter T.. Alex. Ryland T..
and other noted trotters will compose the field.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-04-25

COIN
Original, One Price Dry Goods store
Herewith % and
general, patronage upon
business inform that owing to
ness, requires attention. will
day 1898, his stock Dry
Goods Carpets Below Cost All
will fixtures in store
May 1893, e a
This the Id1 to
to s5elec from
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-02-25

the Imperial Baseball Club.
rnILAprIrnI.. Feb. 24.-The nr-t step toward getting
and George L. Shock were signed.
Jack Chapman says there Is NO foundation for tho
ha. had no negotiations with that city. Chapman 4
two sons OF another brother are critically III.
ni Isi f s,ar a., hsh. ssasoa ss %iss y c stqsn Of i sswark 1 hs, G bsys
secured several of last seasons Central New Jersey
t hsss sSn Pisy season snS WIN sfs ei n9w = issSy 4 10 pe sS%s scn,s sa iSt
Sntse Address Charles smith, 1916 Broad street.
The Q, N. T Baseball Club of Newark has secured the
foliowing, PLAYERS, q. Rumineil, II. Brogan. W, Iiaw.
kins J.: bross sau seaG'sl,tSs mr.. ) " f, n.I I NILS. q.
The q. n. i. would like TO arrange games with clubs
giving a suitable guarantee. Address B. Lum. care OF
Clark Thread Company, Newark. Nj.
The wellEnown Murray Hin Baseball Clu3 have reor.
ganizsd for the coming season with q hrst class team
and would like to hear, from all clubs within = radius
OF OF i hos. ,s hssi nj s .nslo aSsf S 8%slras = r isi team sS VIII Ss =:
follows; Rodgers. catcher, Fuchs, pitcher. LOOMS,
Crane, third base; Dsvsrssus. isit heId: Hayden essnir:
neld., and Geaser. Right teld An eomlnunieatlons
$40 Third avenue. New York city.
BALTIMORE. Feb. 2S.-second BasemAn PicIetts suit
against tile baltimore baseball Club is attracting con.
ver;rd Into a grand stand. which was hiled with cr.ntr
Among those present were some OF Bait lead.
sas 0 eapsa Is w Wine enc" ssss. = f sSIs Ts eon sna rS wa. nn nos
a regular League contract Toe latter contains -
contrast may b. released at any line ffrarided Ii x re-.
ssiys. Ten days no!les Had %rtctstSs contract
bs II tls Bsi5,mo's nasse.ll Club during he season
WAS released ON June / ne. reported at inc groan'ts
sss,,.:f in.. sI'sI M ,ss su. sgS Sa Sa a's az s]sEL.s:s, sSi:I
bal" or did ls not Z Tue sAAs " STILES
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-02-25

J. w.-Charley Mitchell was born OF Irish parentaFs
In Birmingham, England, on Nov. -. 1891.
Martin. (Bunalo, Costello and Fred Woods OF PhiiadsL
Ehla will meet IN q four-round bout before the Ariel
The Crescent Rowing Club OF the Harlem River will
hold ITS first monthly Festival at It's ooat house, 1924
street ana Harlem iiyeI this evening.
Billy Smith Of Boston, who Is matched to night Tom
Williams OF Australia vii 20 Into training for the anaIr
~ Boston on March IL. The two are scheduled to come
together before the Coney Island club on April II.
~uhappis. Moran %yesterday forwarded y challenge.
through ", ID. Hart OF Newark. N. j, to meet any mai,
In tue world nj. iOd pound.. give or take . pound. be-
fore the Coney Island A. G. Ghsppie expresses indiner.
ence as TO whether the nun her Of rounds Is limited or
not. He Is due to arrive in this country by one OF tho
next liner.
The members OF the Second Battery Cadet Corps A.
c. are look ing forward with enthusiasm 20 The SET Of
games arranged to take place in tho Armory. 40 Sew.
enth avenue, on Wednesday. evening. March ~. Tho
programme includes, boyaId. 44O-yard, half, mile. and
one mile runs. = mile walk. n running high jump. a
scratch events are also schsduied-A 800 yard run for
novices and u halfImile Race In heavy marching order.
John s ~John.on has been the lion Of Minneapolis
tionnl skating trip IN the East; lilo viii take absolute
the cycling campaign. Ills preliminary preparAtion on
ably make his hTst racing appearance AZ Minneapolis
early ~ May In trials against his own records. Az the
close OF Ihe bicycling season johnson will 90 10 Nor.
way and tram for the annual ipternstinnAl skating
rAoet AZ chiistiania, Hs expects TO be In better e0ndr
ttoa next summer than be ever vas IN his lie
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-02-25
News Of the wheeImen.

r. L. Eide, the famous English racsr. expects 10 visit
America this season.
The annual nesting Of he Kings County wheelmeu
VIII be he'd on March Iii.
The annual meeting and election OF Officers OF the
Brook !yn BICYCLE Club VIII ba held on April II.
There Is some doubt Ms to whether the great Western
cycling event. the Pullman road race, will be he'd on
the old course on May 80.
There Is some prospect OF the Brooklyn Driving
Club constructing n bicycle track upon their new
grounds at ParkNilie for amateur races,
y. Il, Spo0ner. the long distance racer OF Chicago. has
~ enty'four hour cucA cup race He wnl leave for
England III June.
The Middieiown, wheelmen have elected the follow
ing oiicersi President, q. Iiigham: Vice Presi lent. q.
NJ. MilispAugh; Secretary. j. HuAr; Treasurer, &. Z.
sweczly; Captain, II. A. Smith.
The Kmgs county wheelmsn are planning TO build a
new club house On Bedford avenue. Their present
home, although built ex pressly for them some years
membership
The German Cycle Racing Association will hold q big
International moet on June II aud ~. aud have ex.
tended an imitation 60 Arthur A. Zimmerman Of the
New York Athletic Club to be present and compete,
Zimmerman took part in their races last year.
The Young Mems Christian Association of Syracuse
have been enrolled and the following oniesrs chosrn'
Treasurer. +. Fisher: Captain, q. ii. MoCormiol.
The whee,men OF Little Valley. n. T.. have organized
a club: The c y eiists have, banded ~togethe. under she
,itls Of the connty, CAPITAL Cyelists. The officers chosen
Lee, Secretary and Treasurer. n. IL Pratt; Cap.Ain,
y, y Grassy Tue club Is arranging TO hold a race meet
in June.
In view Of the contemplated visit, Of A. A. thinner
cons,ie-aby worried as to who viii be a hi opp nsnt
for the american racer this ys.r Il Is conceded that
III, \; .. a:ss. AZ. nal .s :; n ana s:sa;::s, IN Ia sn q. r al
man to bSAk
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-02-25

1he Xavier's Best Entertalnment-Livs Meu
i4 OF st. Agnes.

The Xavler's Bcst Entertalnment-Liv, Men
ft OF st. Agnes.
The musical and athletic entertain % snt in
Nc Xavier Club gymnasium on last Thursday
Aisht was generally considered to be the
Gnsst affair Of the kind ever held by the
ereanizatlon. Spirited boxing bouts took
plaes on the newly erected stage between
eddie Pierce and Jack Lannon. Jack Young
and Eddie Loeber. Danny Mcbride and pupil.
Con Coughlin. NJ. A. c.. and Wilson Henry. and
James Trimble and Eddie Hayes. Sand
Wiched in between the set-tos came J. W.
Kelly. tho famous p~atterer from Pastors: the
Empire City quartet: William Hngan. Joseph
MAXWELL. James Hart. Oliver Howe. and W. F.
Wallace In assorted vocal selections. W. Boy
Ian contributed o couple OF ROTATIONS in his
best style. Champion ]. H. Dougherty showed
that he has Lost none OF his cunning with the
slubs Tho Roo brothers gave several pleas.
(RE banjo Hna mSNndnlIn seieetIons: while
Raster Of ceremonies. Manager J. X. Delany OF
under. whose supervision the entertainment
ecStal and inSnelal success 81 the enterprise.
q the Xavier members. Fifteen players still
D Mcintosh are the most TANGLED J: j. Har.
CsIty; :. z Lamb: and 7: x: CouGhlan are
sss SiIIisr DC so %ss t. sYrSSs s sowlio opp .sSnss aI in
ysry olose. r Herman. J. Flood. and ]. Dolan
q The members Of st. Agnes. Union. 1923 East
f0rty.sixth street. brought their pool and bill
Hard tournaments to u very successful issue
tast week. L. Mcmahon secured the coveted
1Gphy. for pool and j. II. Corr captured the
Hlliiard prize: Entries are nightly. pouring In
es1bbsRe tournaments. which will open on to-
4errcw night and continue until Easter.
Monday hight. April3 3. the annual recep.
Hon and entertainment promoted by st. Agnes
Ynlon. Will, BE- held in the, new hall OF the
neustrial building, lexington avenue. The
Doktng forward to a. special bout between j.
5onron and q. McCabe. which will come of at
u early date.
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NO LONGER A PRIZE FIGHT:
Brady Goes TO Boston and Puts Up HIS Aaont
for II ). Glnxc l.nntest ,--Tne Artlclea SlHneA

Brad y Goes to Boston and Puts Up His Afoasy
for IA Glove Contest the Articles Signed.
Bosros. Fob. 24.-The slo.O 900 representing Corbetts
stake In his match with Mitchell was posted this mora.
ing, III the shape of y certified check. by W. a. BRADY.
Corhstrs manager, with Dave blanchard. who mas
been agreed upon AS final stakeholder. All that VIII
now be necessary to complete the match Is the putting
up OF slu.o 900 by Mitchell Brady said: when Mitch
ellis money Is up the match is made. We have got to
keep very que: about this whole affair. as you know
about tEe trouble We had with the police IN New YORK"
"Will you 20 to Niagara to s syn articles !,
mo, nor to any other place. AZ ! said before. the
match 10 made ms soon AZ CUrbctts money IS covered,
and thnt Is al l can say. IL IS Illegal. under the laws
OF Now YORK. to ~ out OF that Stn.e for ths purpose OF
arranging a match. II does not make any difference
whether we should gu to canada or Honolulu. We
were ~ informed. think that the law could be do
feRted IN tho matter. for 1t relates to prize hght.'
and We maintain that this is = glove contest, and not .
prize night. However. there Is no use in getting IN .
row with the authorities when there IL nothing to be
gained by 1t. Tho easiest way Is the best. Mitchell has
had all the trouble he wants IN :his country"
Have the articles been changed in any way from
what was agreed upon i'll New York "
NO: inst the same
"Ilave you any idea that the Mitchell side will in
crease tho stake. as you proposed ~
"Oh. no, they'll not do that. rhc stakes Will remain
at 40 OcO Q ,ch. hut assure you that ir thsy under
take to bet $4,000 We vii! snap 1t up as quick as .
nash"
i" lave you had any offer of n purse from the Now Or.
Not yet. They are waiting until the matter Is cor
cludel"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-02-25

The resignation OF Messrs Eugene N. Earle. n. 4.
MncLean, II. ". 7. Cady. and +. Binnchi Tompkins Of
tho Ways nnd Means Committee OF The Manhattan Ath.
lstic Club has left the mixed affairs OF the club In .
much more muddled state.
The committee was appointed for tho purpose Of
securing a fuEd OF s2oo.ooo to be used in funding the
outstanding indebtedness OF tho NJ. 4. G. in tho shape
Of endorsed notes The breaking up OF the Ways and
Means ommitte tables for the time being tho de-
mani Of Charles VI. Maxwell upon Receiver Freedman
for n tu!, statement Of Low the money OF the club has
been spent sine. last July,
Mr.. Maxwell's proposition Offering the building 66
Fiftn avenue to the club. rent free, until the affairs OF
the organization were settled Is sinl In allegiance. Re-
ceivtr Freedman. has rnlled upon President George
Carr to explain the payment bv the club OF sums az.
RrsRating SlS.OoO to various officials after the orxAni-
sht,on became nnso,vent, al va Iumoaea ,Ast nient
the course Of the next few days ut g. Fifth avenue -
discuss the next move to be made.
In the supreme Court yesterday Justice Beach modi.
fed the Injunction granted nj the time . receiver
WIS appointed for tho VI. A. e. in order to allow II. I.
Darling and q 4. Conley to enter Judgments 10 sults
pending against the cub on promissory notes fof
Hunun fIruiklnl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-02-25
Baseball Mt Williams College.

wnuAssrowx. MASS. Feb. 2i.-The candidates for the
Williams College baseball team have been In active
training about two weeks. 8 there will DO no spring
trip. the team will not be chosen until the beginning
OF the spring term. Al that time q professional mana
yer. probably selee Of last years Boston team. wilt be
engaged to remain here at least a month to train and
select tue team. Efforts are being made TO arrange
games for every afternoon in one of the irst werss OF
next term. so that this may take the place of the usual
spring trip In helping to pick suitable men, Atem.
Troy. March 20, the lsst day Of ms term. Clarke. 80.
during the latter part Of the winter. and again nex
term for a short stay. Following is the arrangement
Of the championship games:
u Nay Z. Williams vs.. Dartmouth. at Williamstown
Mag q, Williams VS.. Dartmouth, at w~illiamstown.
May 10. Amherst Vs. Williams, At Amherst.
May 81, Amherst Va, Dartmouth, Mt Amherst.
May 81. Amherst VS.. Dartmouth. at Amherst.
May 30. Williams Va Amherst. at Willinnstown.
June 2. Dartmouth w. Williams. at Hanover.
June 2. Dartmouth Va. Williams, ut Hanover.
June q. Va Amherst. ut Hanover.
june 10. Dartmouth v. Amherst. At Hanover.
juno u. Amherst va. Williams, at Hanover.
June 20. Amherst VS.. Williams. at W~illiR
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-02-25
The BIG Stallion Race or.

At a meeting last night OF the committee oil
the New York Driving Club 1t was decided. In
view Of the fact that but four entries were se-
cured for the big Stallion Stake. to call that
event of. and In It's place open q $1,000 free
for-all and the following stakes. $1,000 for
trotters In the 2:l4 class. $3.0 600 for ~trotters In
the 2:20 class. and u $1,000 stake for ~yearling
The four stations nam cd were Nelson. 2:lO:
Nutpan. The latter was named by Z. II. Har-
riman. owner also Of Htamboul. 2:07h: SO that
fon ne CHAMPION stallioH been IT when the
made: tho conditions governing the event
would have enabled Mr.. Hartman to drop
Nuipan and substitute Stamboul.
The club will also give about 10000 for
later,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-02-25
LONG nAcr no sLKroHs
james Trophy Beats whitney Ross from
Harlem TO rourhkeepste.

Harlem 10 EOuHnkecrrtc
novel lona-distance race was run on the
road Yesterday. IL was n handicap sioighina
contest from l25th street and Seventh avenue
to Poughkeepsic. and the time was Just sir
hours. From tho centre OF Harlem to Mathew
rassnr's foundation the distance is just eighty
four miles.
james W. Brophy OF 10th street. who once
upon n time was a coachman OF the Wander.
bilts. but who nowadays is the owner Of a
livery stable. has n crack team OF blacks. a
mare and a geldinc. which he believed could
Guido any other pair IL, New York city in long
.Jjrophy is ono Of the sights Of tie BosIovard:
with his gray hair aud moustache. his great
Kfriend OF his,another H~arlemitr.is Harryw.
lawson, u dark hatred, young. man who, Is
tbs Ss,s sTs9y si The II the @co oinH Of d%shi9 Ip;m ana Is
train on the Pennsylvanin Railroad. Mr.. Law
son owns, a gray mare. which he stables with
The idea Of tho contest arose over. Mr. Bro.
phys refusing TO lend his blacks to his friend
.,"ThItc times In The, course OF my llfe.' said
the old nan. have lot teams go out OF ne
and n certified check tor 5000 as security. but
the offer was refused. Then he began to chan
trial Of ,,sneed. He offered to put ur si0O
agains, SO that bis gray marc and q brown
ssnia 5sst 'S Sir: BB lopIis:s N tssm "' ao Il to 'i FU i
keepsie.
The start was made nt6 o'clock yesterday
morning. Nearly 400 persons were present.
oven at that early hour. to wi ness the com
mencement OF the race. Each man drove hls
own tenn. They were In ,lisht-pole sleighs.
with horse blankets for rohos to save weight.
Mr.. Brophy was allowed thirty minutes start.
The other team had never been passed helnre:
but So effoctually did they rul! together thtt
bishops blacks winning by only three min;
utes. Tho race was over Just before noon. and
the superiority Of the gray and brown mares
IL unuuestioned. Mr.. Lawson's family live at
ourhk,epsin