The record-union., 1894-09-01
Special to the REcoRp-uNroN.

Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.
FORT WAYNE Qnd.), Aug. 31.-Mascot,
Flying Jib and Nancy Hanks have been
dethroned, and Robert j. stands to-day
king of harness horses. The great son of
Hartford, driven by Ed. Geers, to-day
made the fastest mile ever paced in har
ness. lowering the worlds record of 2:04
to 2:034.
In addition to these events, the card to-
day contained three specials. The track
was in excellent condition, and the
weather was warm, with light breeze,
but not enough to interfere with good
work.
Lady Houk was the first to attempt to
beat her time OF 2:194, and she clipped off
one-fourth of a second. Then came Alix.
The immense crowd was deeply inter-
ested when Driver Mcdowell nodded to
Starter Walker for the word. and away
went the little mare at clipping rate,
and without skip pulled in under the
wire in her record time. Fantasy (2:014)
next caused enthusmias by pulling oft the
half second, and giving herself new
record of 2:07.
Then came the event of the day. The
excitement was at fever heat when it was
announced that Robert j. would go.
Geers appeared confident he would equal
his record, yet hardly anyone expected
the WOnde rtul termination. After about
ten minutes were spent IN warming up,
Geers flew down the track, with run
ming mate hanging on his wheel. But the
silent man was not fully satisfied, and
the word was not given. Again Geers
scored down the track. and as he neared
the starters stand Robert j. was as
steady as clock aud going like the wind.
Geers nodded for the word, Starter
Walker gave it and Robert j. shot forward
like an express train. On the first quar-
ter he sped in $500. Every body watched
the half, and when that was paced in 1:Ol4
the nerves OF 5000 people were wrought
TO the highest tension. Geers slowed up
just tritle, but when the three-quarter
post was passed in 1889 all were certain
worlds record would be broken. Geers
again let the horse out, and as he swung
into the stretch down he came like the
wind and crossed the wire in 2:03f, max
ing the last quarter in just 80 seconds.
The crowd was almost breathless until
the wire was crossed, and as the time was
caught by hundreds of watches one
mighty shout rent the air, and it was a
most enthusiastic demonstration that
took place. Cheers were given for Geers,
Tor Robert j., for Hamlin, his owner, and
for the track.
In the 2:20 pace, $500, Guerilla won the
tUiTO. IOGTlD anu IlILU u6dLS Z.1O4, Z.IO3,
z:l94. Hustler Russell won the first and
second heats in 2:l24 and 2:Il24. Free
land and Aileen also started. In the first
heat Anderson Belle dropped dead.
Free -for-all trot, 81 900, Phoebe Wilkes
won. Time, 2:l44, Z:lI4. 2:l14, 2:123, 2:1l.
Nightingale, Belle Vera ana RyIand L.
also started.
Two-fourteen pacing, 81, 900, DR.. Sperry
won, i. n. b. second. Time. 2:l0, 2:0y,
2:ll8. Rowdy Joe, Angie d. and eight
others also started
Lady Houk, to beat 2:194, went in 2:194.
Alix, to beat 2:054, went III 2:054.
Robert j., to beat 2:04, went in 2:O38.
Fantasy, 10 beat 2:071, went in 2:O7.
AT HARTFORD.
HARTFORD Conn.,, Aug. 31.-Only
5000 people saw the racing at Charter Oak
to-day, the last of the grand circuit at
that track. The racing was as good as
any seen on the grounds of the grand cir
cult every event being a bona fide race
from the start to the finish. The 2:20 trot
Tor the Hartford guarantee stakes, S5, 900,
and the free-for-all pace, were the races
of the day. The match between Miss
Mullin and Miss Ross was declared off.
Summaries:
In the 2:20 trotting, Hartford guaran-
teed purse, 5000, Alar won the third,
fourth and fifth heats and the race in 2:Il3.
2:13, 2:14 Carl Don took the first and
Leaf, Queen c., Darlington, Tomah and
Ora also started.
Free-for-an pace, 81, 900. Guy won the
fourth, fifth and sixth heats and the race
Time, 2:I0, 2:f3, 2:l3t. Mascot took the
second and third in 2:0S5 and 2:OSl. Will
VIII Kerr took first in 2:0SI.
Three-year-old, stake 81 600. Marduite
won the second and third heats. Time.
2:2S, 2:254. st. Felix won the first heat
in 2:27.
Free-for-all trotting, two-year-olds.
stake $780, Lady Alley won both heats.
lime, 2:3I. Z:319. Ellie Foley also started.
AT INDEPENDENCE.
INDEPEN DEECE qowa), Aug. 3l.-The
track was fast and the weather favorable.
Two-seventeen trot, $1,000 (concluded},
Vina Medium won second, fourth and
fifth heats in 2:l44, 2:l44, 2:I44; Senator A.
won first and third heats in 2:I34 2:l31:
Egyptienne and three others started.
Iwo-thirty trot, 81, 900, Ella L. won in
straight heats in z:l44, 2:I34 2:l43: George
s., Logan L. and eight others also started.
Two-f1tty trot, $1,000. Onoqua won in
straight heats in 2:lS4, 2:173, 2:l73; Le-
none, Troublesome and i've others also
started.
Two-twenty trot, $1,000 tunfinished)
Cellerna won the third and fourth heats
In 2:l5. 2:I54; Eltin Wood won the first in
2:153; Milton won the the second in 2:16;
Glenmore and six others also started.
AT HELENA.
HELENA (Mont), Aug. 3L-Running.
three-eighths of mile, purse 500, Red
Dick won, Joe ID. second, Lulu b. third.
Time. 0:553.
Special pacing. purse $500, Brino Tricks
won the first, third and fourth heats.
Scioto Girl second, Del Forte third. Best
time, 2:22A.
Seven furlongs, handicap, purse $3.50,
Minnie Beach Won Little Tough second
Ionnie B. third. Time, 1854.
Six furlongs, purse $50, French Lady
won, Promise second, King third. Time
lis.
AT sHEEPsHEAD BAY.
NEW YoRK, Aug. Silt was an of
day at Sheepshead, but some good racing
was seen.
sack second, Correction third. Time
1:02 1-5.
one mile, Figaro won, Chant second,
Long Dale third. Time, 1:39 40.
Mile and a sixteenth, Long Shanks
won, Pulitzer second. Figaro third. Time
l:50 1-5.
count second, Chattanooga third. Time
Entnrity course, Saint Veronica won
Tobengula second, Mirage third. Time
Golden Rod stakes, seven furiongs or
tho turf Havoc won, True Penny sec.
ond. Sir Gillahad third. Time, l:29 2-5.
AT HARLEM.
u.prEAf fIll.}. Aug. 31.-Five furlongs
Nebuchadnezzar won. Remorse second
ccamn third. Time, 1:o54.
s;- f1rlongs, Tim Murphy won. Mollit
ID ae.ond Zenobia third. Time, 1:l49.
Mic heats. first heat Janus won, King
c.lI1;a saoond. Get There third. Time