The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-07
ROBERT J. TURF KING
d. PAGES Mile i'm 2:02 l-2 in a
Race at indianapolis.
rseEe WORLDS RECORDS DOWN
-. rhres FASTEST Heats Ever Paced In
Eses-Jss fasehsn aHd Aiix Alec
Distinguish Themselves

rxntkxaFoLls, Sept 6 -TonIght the Gag
4 honor a9ats over the track Of the
e~sssu apoiis Driving Club, and the sun OF
r<vrs Hauts and Fort Wayne has bean
.-.s,sed. Robert j.. the great son OF
usrsssrd, reigns supreme a. king Of
- sarf. aud the pennant waves above
I. ssasl st tbs state fair groands-
=. match race for purse Of 5000
s<6zsen Robert J. and Joe Patchen
- .rrecssa 70 bring forth some phsnom-
81 .seed, bat not one of the n. COO people
=. prepared Tor the terrible sIAsLing Of
-~eoxds that began with tbs word "GoG1
.snsa<red from the stand By Starter
rslk.r ct 800 O'Clock. The day was all
tszs sosId have been desired, and the track
a. perfect All the necessary elements
..s. present which enter into the produc-
49, 81 great speed. The light rains Of the
airy bours previous bad been absorbed
= TIE yielding earth. and forces Of men
ssasr The direction Of the superintendent
lad been at work constantly since. Moth
.ss bad been omitted, and when the final
.aaasnt came not member Of the associ-
..5sn bus was confident that with the con-
s.tsoa o. the track no blame could be at
tseh-d 10 IL If no records were made.
The heats 81 the previous races were
rsxssd over In haste. and the crowd had
t<ssfns somewhat i'm patient. when Starter
Walker advanced % the front Of the stand
sna announced that the match race
.oaid be- the next feature of the pro-
ramms Then looking out on the
.,ssk, be said 70 Secretary Graves Of
tks einb. Look out for records here.
Both Of these horses are in
ths best possible condition, and Jack
Garry has promised To give the little horse
he race Of his life" At the stables of the
agsFs ali was confusion as the final
teaches we're put on for the great
eenissi for blood. Geers, Robert Us
diver. heard Of the open boast
q Curry. and had replied In his
PECULIAR wav: els that sol Well. old
Dor, veil have TO 90 some. won't wei"
and be patted the little wonder on the
NECK in an affectionats manner. At the
ame moment that Starter Walker had
made the announcements 20 the crowd
ne masses OF humanity at the gates
sers parted. and from the breach
appeared upon the track the two
horses. A mighty cheer went up as Geers
ana Garry drove quietly down in front Of
the amphitheater and logged 20 the turn.
The crowd became breathless as the horses
esms together and pulled out for
little warming up and down the
stretch. Five minutes later they halted
. moment before tho stand. the last
touches we're administered 20 both horses,
every strap and buckle vas closely in
spected, and the two swept down the
track for the word. Both drivers settled
themselves hrmly In their seats. and
neither looked at the other. They were in
20 humor for jesting. Therer was
determined and set expression upon the
face Of each. Curry was determined to
give the brown horse the greatest and
hottest race of his life. but Geers was
quiet aud confident that he would
pull out just enough TO keep ahead.
he knew the hamor of his horse. and his
heart never trembles. Scarcely had the
iwo horses turned for the start when the
hrowa and black gave great leaps forward
and shot down to the stand at . terrific
pace Both drivers held back, and Patchen
vas rendered unsteady by the lines.
Walker saw the situation and called them
back.
The second start was successful one.
Both horses were IS their stride and less
than a neck apart. Down the track they
came At terrible pace. with perfect mo-
ton and even stride. Co." yelled
WAker. leaning far over the railing OF the
stand. and the crowd arose as one man.
Around the turn the two rivals shot, and
a the quarter 3il4 Was announced.
II was thought the two horses were
being impelled by some unseen force. as
The movement of the legs on the back
stretch could not be seen; 't:02Il ct the
half was called out and the crowd
eAeeFrd. still the two horses remained
together. curry hanging stubbornIy at
GesFs' wheel. The latter turned his head
slightly, and seemed 20 be studying
his chances lie saw the situation
glance. lie was in the race of his life
with an opponent that vas worthy Of his
slsel lie forged ahead a nose as the two
swept into the turn, and there Was slight
cheek noticeable as the last curve Was be-
lng eat down. Both drivers gathered their
Fslns for the stretch. aud 'i;s4 al the
thsseqnarters" was yelled from the stand.
Then began the race for home. Curry
spoke 10 the handsome black. and Patehen
responded by straiuing every muscle.
The great horse seemed 20 recognize that
this Sas the moment when he could re-
seage himself for former defeats.
Ne came up 90 even terms, and with
asisaded neck and flaming nos
usis Numbered along 80 the
little browns side. IL was a surprise 60
The little wonder himself. who was unac-
susionsi 10 having horse at his side on
tast par, Of the track. lie shook his head
sAgrs.y aad attempted 70 draw away. but
beers held him With steady hand. lt
sas not vet the moment for the
last great Effort lie allowed the
e.ask "a retain his place. and
he tive rushed down the track at
mad pace. some one ia the crowd
fasssa IN triumph rs he saw the world :
Fscofd IA danger, ami Starter Walker
sasiea out for silence until after the
aesses had passed the wire. Up they
came Ike a Whiriwind and Jeff tAe crowd
= Uncertainty as - the victor.
uesrs spoke 70 Robert j.. aud Curry made
toS exclamation Of encouragement 20
ne @aCk. Bota understood and re-
sRoaaei- The .itUe brown horse seemed
g D. surprised al the audacity Of his big
nsA, snt as he dashed under the
We stack out bis neck and with a
Aaghty stride gained . nose. IL vas a
sFsHd finish 20 grand race. aud the
sfesd ysued Itself hoArse. A moment
AssF, wheB asa. Nas hung un, great
wave Of eHtgayasant delight dashed scross
As suanatlaraser and the air srenbisd
TIE Fseat roar Of triumph Nent
81 IsrSe Haats. the rival, Rad
sSSn surpassed aad Fort Wayne sas
$780, n - Ia ..nnnral LranEaas..n