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The Washington times., 1894-12-09
HER HOT SOUTHERN BLOOD.
Mrs. Marburg is a Modern Portia and
Would Shoot TO Kill.

Mrs. Marburg is a Modern Portia and
Would Shoot TO Kill
talkative little woman. whose dark COS
tune was relieved by bright red silk waist,
answered to the name of Mrs. Virginia Mar
burg in Judge Miller's court yesterday and
appeared as prosecuting witness against
David S. Townsend, a veteran, who was
charged with assaulting her.
She assumed u striking attitude on the wit
ness stand, and exclaimed dramatically that
she was the discarded wife of William A.
Marburg, the millionaire Baltimore tobacco
mist. She said he had left her prisoner Of
poverty" and she was going to show him up
as a man who leads dual life.
Il can stand any other burgh for life, but
not a Marburg," she said. II am to appear
before the public in few days in the COS
tune of living picture, as modern Portia,
and will lecture on Applied Christianity,
and will plead the cause of the prisoners of
poverty
She declared that she was Southern
woman in all that the term implied, and that
had she had a revolver when Townsend in
suited her she would have laid him dead at
her feet. After testifying against the defend
ant she said "the Bible says blessed are the
merciful. and asked his honor to dismiss the
defendant, which was done.
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MUD HORSES HAD The CALL
Those Who Luckily Spotted Them
Reaped Golden Harvest.
FRANK R. HARP MAS DEFEATED
Both Levina and Ponce de Leon Finished
Ahead Of the Great Sprinter-siroeco Made
an Unsuccessful Debut-His Grace Showed
Improvement Over His Previous Form

Backers Of favorites and followers Of form"
had a bad day at the Alexander Island track
yesterday, only two first choices passing the
post winners. The heavy track may account
for the reversal of form" shown by some of
the horses. The attendance was large, con-
sidering the weather, speculation in the ring
was brisk. twelve pencilers supplying the
wants of the eager bettors.
Three of the successful horses-M Marguerite,
Levina, and His Grace-to use sporting Ian
guage, walked in, while Con Lucy and
FinnWater had not much trouble in winning.
Altogether il was a tame days sport. The
once famous sprinter Sirocco made his debut
in the opening event, but was unable to ex-
tend himself iHthe going, and was only third
at the finish, Con Lucy and Paragon beating
him handily. 1t is more than probable that
when these three horses meet again over a
good track Sirocco will outsprint them from
start to finish.
Frank r. Harf met with defeat in the fourth
race, a seven-iurlong dash, the consistent
racer being unable TO 90 to the front in any
part of the race. Levina went forward in
the weights and, fond of mud - made all OF
the running and won easily, while even Ponce
de Leon finished ahead OF HART, who barely
escaped being beaten for third money by
Benyolis
The closing event was won by His Grace
Those who backed the latter at and 10 to
very likely remembered that the Dwyer cast
of had been out for an airing" only in his
previous race. Geiger, who rode His Grace,
must have had q swell bet on his mount, for
he made every post a winning post. sum
mares:
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the presentation of nominations for the vari-
Gus offices. There should be large attend
ance
The play to be presented shortly, the "Pri-
vate Secretary is being rehearsed almost
nightly. Director Cassidy promises an ex-
cellentperformance.
WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB.
Two basketball teams were organized dur
ing the week at the w. A. c. and hard prac-
tice will be taken up at once and from among
the best players the regular team will be or
ganized for the league. The first team has
Charles Fuller, Samuel Brinckley, William
Kidd, @. Martin, William Norton, James Ma
ginnis, and w. G.. Polly. Second team has
ii. Litchfeld, William Kinslow, A. Richard
son, A. L. Scott, e. L. Wilkenson. l.. Hanson,
and Edward Ash.
The bowling team is making a good show
Ing in the league and 1t hopes to go even be-
yond its present good rank.
A strong second team is now at work and
doing well. 1t is composed of: R. Storey,
captain; II. Norton, John Weisman, DR.. r.
Pyles, and D. Schessinger
The club will shortly give an athletic exit
bition.
WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY ATHLETICS.
The members of the gymnasium classes of
the Washington Light Infantry Corps have
had very little opportunity for practice dur
ing the past fortnight. The renting Of their
armory often deprives the boys of the use OF
1t. During the coming week regular practice
will again be taken up.
The basketball teams are now ready to line
up for practice and with the splendid area of
tloor-the very best field for the purpose in
this city-the boys will work hard to place a
very strong team in the League.
In practice game this week Harry Lees
boys showed good knowledge of the game,
and in several instances played strong ball.
The men do not play rough ball, and having
begun thus, they will not be troubled to cor
rect fault very common with beginners.
The team which Capt. Lee will line up
against the @. A. G. on next Wednesday even
ing in the gym OF the latter will consist of:
Heydler left center; G. Given, right back
z. Schafhirt. right forward; Harry Lee. right
forward; j. Waters, center j Jesse Schafhirt left
forward; j. McCabe, left back, and substitutes,
Sheridan Lee, Munes, and Barghausen.
Brettney is a new man who promises well
in general work.
In John Waters the corps has the making
OF a. great heavyweight wrestler. He is a
novice, but under Ernest Schafhirt he is fast
learning the various holds and catches. He
is great find.
Company A will give Smoker on the
nth instant. A musical and athletic pro-
gramme is now in preparation.
OSCAR P. SCHMIDT.
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bidding up horses at the track. This advice
was given because of Richcreek having re-
Gently bid up Eclipse to get even with SEN
nett, part owner Of that horse.
Zach got even on the day by backing Le-
vina.
W. R. Burch, Jones, and Sam Marks fell on
Blackfoot.
J. Underwood bad half century on
Frank R. HART.
Tom Childs was on the block.
Forenzo was played heavily in the third
books
Blackfoots chances for second place in the
last race were spoiled by the horse being
badly interfered with at the first turn.
Many of the faithful had great difficulty in
obtaining access to the course, as all the old
badges were out of date and new ones not
easily obtainable.
Over thirty minutes elapsed between the
finish OF the last race and the arrival of the
homeward bound train. The interim was
passed in the rain and a special train would
have been greatly appreciated.
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Miscellaneous Snnrtine Nntes


J.J Fister will make an attempt to-mor-
row TO lower the Baltimore-Wash bicy-
Gle record.
Washington Outing Club will hold a smoker
and thletic entertainment on Tuesday even
ing.
On Thursday afternoon next the Columbia
Athletic Club will give the first ladies day of
the season.
The birds of the Capital City Homing Club,
which will participate in the Xmas Day
flight, will be liberated this morning at Fair
fax, the first training station. The contest
ants in the regular race will be limited TO three
birds from any one loft.
Winners at Madison yesterday were Gov
ernor Brown, Pestilence, Storekeeper, Sulli-
van and st. Leo.
jim Ashe, the colored 1O5-pound champion
of New England, has agreed to fight Jimmy
Barry, of Chicago, at New Orleans, on De
cember IL
The finish fight between lightweights
Belndeay and Tim Carroll at Portsmouth,
England. was pulled off yesterday morning.
Carroll was knocked out in the tenth round
with terrific punch in the stomach.
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J. B. CATION. bed. Many doctors failed to
help him, but DR.. Walker cured him.
II space permitted whole pages of this
paper could be filed with statements like the
above.
1t must be admitted that DIR. Walker has
record of cures such as has never been
achieved by any other physician in the treat
ment of all disorders of the brain aud nervous
system, diseases of the skin and blood. ca
tarrh, asthma. consumption, dyspepsia. ma
laria, rheumatism, neuralgia, hemorrhoids,
diseases of women, and all affections of the
lungs, throat heart, liver, stomach, kidneys.
bladder, bowels. and other organs.
Men suffering from nervous debility or loss
of capacity as a result of oyerwork. mental
worry, or past follies and excesses are quickly
restored to sound. vigorous manhood by Dr.
Walkers treatment.
DIR. Walker may be consulted free Of
charge, personally or by letter. His we'll
known sanitarium, at l411 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. adjoining Wizards Hotel, is open daily
for consultation and treatment. Office hours,
10 a. m. to p. M; Wednesday and Saturday
evenings, to s.; Sundays, 10 o12
Charges for treatment very low.
Ali interviews and correspondence sacredly
confidential. No cases made public without
consent of patients.
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Columbia ATHLETIC EXHIBITION
Brokeu-New and Old Members
Did Good Work.

DiA oOOO w OAh
Several hundred friends OF the Columbia
Athletic Club enjoyed its first athletic exhibi-
ton of this season last night, and were en-
thusiastic in their praise of the splendid work
of the athletes.
Prof. Crossley has every reason to be proud
Of the standard his pupils have reached in
their several lines, and that, too, so early in
the season for indoor work.
The programme opened with exercises on
the German horse by Prof. Crossley and his
class, consisting for this work mainly of
juniors.
Upon the horizontal bar a very finished
performance was given by Eddie Sewell,
Midge Ross. Howard Allen, Royce Hough
and Harry HolbrooE. A number OF new and
difficult turns were introduced. After this
an exhibition in foil fencing by the club in
structor in fencing, Prof Darialat and pupil
was we'll received.
Then came what proved to be the star per-
formance of the evening. 1t was a surprise
in every way and the performers were heart
lily congratulated, for two members broke the
club as we'll as the local record for indoor
running high jump. The record up to this
time was five feet nine inches, made by Royce
Hough last year. Last night Hough and
Arthur McElhone were tie at five feet ten
inches 1t was a good square jump and
clearing the bar at this heighth is remark
able. The tie will be jumped off on Ladies'
Day, on Thursday next.
Frank Waters, Charles Griffith, and Prof
Crossley then gave an acrobatic performance,
which was well rounded and finished in every
way, each doing his trick promptly and neatly.
Two wrestling exhibition followed. In the
first Howard Allen, at 142, and Stratton, at
132, did some good work. Allen won both
falls in nd ha caann1 in fvro md
half minutes. Stratton showed more
science, but his opponents weight was too
much for him.
The wrestling bout between Harry Lee and
Ernest Schafhirt was declared draw, neither
securing fall.
Several novelties were given on the flying
rings by Midge Ross, Watts, Holbrook, and
Prof Crossley.
In the exercises on the spring board and
horse the entire class took part.
The sparring bouts were enthusiastically
received, as it had been announced that sew
eral new aspirants for sparring honors would
appear. At the close of the bouts George
Carter, the instructor in boxing, was con-
graduated upon the work of his pupils. Oscar
Carter and NJ. O'Leary gave a spirited ex-
hibItion in two rounds. Then appeared Clark
and Bynum, who handled themselves like
veterans. They will no doubt give good ac-
count Of themselves in the open sparring ex-
hibition later in the season.
Instructor Carter and Ambrose had lively
go" The latter, at 115 pounds, is considered
the best amateur IN his class in the city and
he will, no doubt. represent the club at his
weight in the coming open sparring contests.
As these bouts were all exhibitions, no de-
cisions were rendered.
Several new exercises in gymnastics are in
preparation for ladies' day, to be held on
Thursday afternoon.
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ASTONISHING EVIDENCE.
Additional Testimonials Of Wonder
full Reservations
Well Worthy 0u- Readers Careful At
tention.

Every day for months past this paper has
published statements from well-known citI-
zens of the remarkable cures performed by
DR.. Il. A. Walker. Below we give additional
evidence of his wonderful skill These par
ties all can be found and interviewed, as every
one is a resident OF the District
Mr.. Harry b. Koch. one of the best known,
most popular and energetic of Washington s
young business men, whose handsome Jew
elry establishment is at the corner Of Third
street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
and who resides at 1923 G street southeast, in
a statement sworn to before NJ. A. BallenGer,
notary public, says he was a sufferer for
years from nervous dyspepsia and indiges-
ton of a catarrhal nature. He tried doc
tor after doctor and all kinds Of advertised
remedies, without obtaining relief. DR..
Walker cured him.
Mrs. Cora Field, whose husband, Mr..
Joseph Field is emnloYed BY the govern
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DEATH TO THE DBATHTRAPs,
Congress Asked TO Require Railroads tC
Block Their Frogs

Congress Asked TO Require Railroads to
Block Their Frogs
Hon. Michael J. McEttrick, OF Massachu-
setts, yesterday introduced humanitarian
bill in the House. The bill provides that rail-
roads shall block their frogs, thus preventing
the men from having their feet caught in
these deathtraps and holding them fast, while
the engine bears down upon them, resulting
in almost certain death.
Anyone familiar with railroad switches and
frogs readily appreciates how easy 1t is to be
caught in these iron vices. Many devices have
been invented looking to the prevention of
such occurrences, thus providing for the
greater safety of the railroad employees, but
no matter which of the many methods is
adopted. it will be hailed with delight by the
thousands of railroad men.
Mr.. McEttrick has been the champion of
the interests of workingmen during all his
long public service, both in the legislature of
Massachusetts and in the House of Repre-
sentatives, and if he pushes this measure with
his customary vigor there is every hope that
it will speedily become law, and thus de-
servedly receive the gratitude of all rail-
road employees, as well as of those who are
interested in the cause of humanity.
Seeks a Restraining 0rder-Jesse W.
Flenner yesterday sued Charles R. Overman
and George H. Walker, asking for restrain
ing order to prevent them from causing an
execution to be issued upon a Judgment and
interfering with him in his possession of part
OF lot 6, In Breeds subdivision of Mount
Pleasant, and that the property may be sold
to pay Overman's debt with remainder to
Flenner.
Columbian Candidates for Degrees.-At q
faculty meeting of Columbian University,
held last evening, there were admitted as
candidates for the degree Of Ph. D., Victor
King, University of California; Max Georgu,
Stuttgart; George Augustus Boeger, Uni
yersty, of Missouri. For the degree of NJ.
A., Rev. Edwin Barnes Niver, Brown Uni
versity; and for the degree of NJ. S., George
Estes Barton, of Wooster Polytechnic Insti-
tute.
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Pointers from the Paddock.
Twelve books were On the line.

Twelve books were On the line.
Pop Gray bet s4OO on Con Lucy.
o. Jones on Magnet for the place; Marks
and Jimmie James following suit.
Frank Tyler, who made his first appear
ance on the track, went down on Bolivar.
Though Hngh McCurren lost several bets
he Won Il, 600 on the day.
Frank Weir won a small fortune on his
FLY Levina, while "Hennery'' Schultz bet
only SO each way on her.
Despite the fact that only two favorites won
most Of the books did not make much over
expenses,
Lon Maynard and Jack White got the money
on Con Lucy
"Pop" Gray parted with some Of his Con
Lucy money on Samaritan.
J. B. Collins fell on Sirocco and Ponce de
Leon.
Owner Joe Richcreek was advised by the
association officials not TO ventilate his per-
sonal grievances against other owners by
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Eureka Athletic clnb Meeting. ;.

Jack Bolan, of Washington. and Eddie
Pierce, of New York, will meet before the
Eureka Athletic Club next Thursday evening
in a fllteen-round bout. AS a preliminary
"Buek" Kelso and Young Sweigert will
spar six rounds. Eddie Pierce is a welI-knoWn
lightweight, and has disposed Of w. ODay,
Mike Brent, Jerry Barnett. Battey Weldon,
Eddie Loeber, Mike Leonard, and Willie job.
He has fought draws with George Siddons.
Kentucky Rosebud, and Mike Leonard, and
was beaten by George Dixon in three rounds.
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H. c. LAMKIN. him, and that he would be q
cripple for life. DR.. Walker cured him. Nj.
Lamkin's statement Is also sworn 10 before
Walter A. Brown, notary public.
Judge James H. Lane, a well-known justice
OF the peace, residing at Arlington, Alexan-
dria county, Va, in a long statement sub
seribed and sworn 10 before NJ. 4. Ballenger,
notary public, says he has suffered for years
from aggravated constipation, partialsparaly-
sis of the bowels, and nervous debility, re-
sulting from past follies and excesses His
nervous system was shattered. and MS mem
orY failing. DR.. Walker restored him 30
strong. vigorous manhood and perfect health.
Mr.. Joseph A. Shoemaker. now employed
in the War and Navy Division OF the Pension
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Mr.. Robert L. Johnson, a plasterer, who
resides at 1892 R street northwest. George
town, is another of the hundreds of victims of
nervous debility cured by Dr. Walker In a
testimonial given to DR.. Walker. Mr. John
son says he became so despondeIt over the
thoughts that his trouble was the result of
his own follies and exeesses that he had
about reached the conclusion that suicide
alone could end his troubles. Dr. Walker
saved. cured, and restored him to perfect
health, strength, and vigorous manhood
Another sufferer from nervous debility Mr.. J.
B. Cation, a resident of Congress Heights,
who has been an emplove Of the ST Elizabeth
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years l was victim OF 7. D. COLLINS.
nasal catarrh and catarrh Of the stomach, for
which / could find no cure until I went 70
DR.. Walker. He relieved my sufferings
almost Immediately, and now am entirely
WELL"
rheumatism is disease that baif1es the
majority of physicians, but DR. Walker has
received a large number OF testimonials from
people who have been cured by him after
other doctors had failed. Among these is
one from Mr.. Fred Roessler, the well known
baker. who resides at 332 Mclean avenue,
and whose place of business is at 622 E street
northwest. Il was q sufferer from catarrh
and rheumatism for three years" :" SAYS Mr..
Roessler, in a statement sworn TO and sub
scribed before Walter A. Brown. notary pub
lie. ''At times my sufferings were intense
and felt that life was not worth living. l
am now well man, thanks 10 DR.. Walker.
Mr.. Henry c. Lamkin. who resides al 914
" street southeast. who has lived in Wash
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Prof. Wards New Work.

A new work of thewell-known author. Prof.
C.Osborne Ward entitled" Human Aptitudes. -
has been issued from the press. and it is en-
phatically book for tho people. 1t contains
a most scathing criticism upon the so-called
competitive system. assuming that it is no
system at all. but is based upon the law ofthe
beast of prey IN the woods the serpent in the
grass, the bandit on the highway. and the
pirate OF the sea. The book is published bv
the National Watchman Publishing Company
and can be had at Wild's music store.
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71I137' 4'7I4I' IN testmOnIaI bWOrn 20 Lt-
fore Walter A. Brown, notary public.
Mr.. John L. Brewer says: Il have suffered
from aggravated Constipation, Piles and Kid
ney trouble for several years, unable 10 OBJ
tain relief. friend persuaded me to place
myself in DR.. Walkers hands, and his treat
ment has been wonderful. From the.very first
day my improvement has been steady and
continuous. Ny home is in Milesburg, Cen
ire county, Pa. but I am at present resid-
ing at q street northwest.
Among the many Washington people who
haYa haan cured hv Dr. Walker OF that
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How 10 Win atRnces

II. D. Bennett, turf correspondent, 103 Four
and-a-haf street northwest, Washington, d. c.,
furnishes reliable inside stable information on
Alexander Island and New Orleans races Terms,
- weekly, 81 daily, including copy Practical Bet
ting System. Best of reference. Commissions
executed for clients unable 20 attend track Cor
respondence solicited. Stamp for particulars
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ington fifteen years, and who
for three years past has had
charge OF the copper and tin
work of the navy yard and
docks, fell last January and
injured the nerve Of his leg,
which resulted in paralysis.
a dozen different physicians
treated him. and all told him
nothing could be done for
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Insane Asylum for the past
year, makes a sworn statement
before Henry Stewart, ir.. no.
tary public. that he suffered
for three years from nervous
debility. His entire nervous
system was unstrung, and he
felt constantly blue, wretched; /;
his memory was rapidly fail
ing, and he would wake more
tired than when he went to
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Third race-Five furlongs.
Fourth race-Seven furlongs.
Fifth race-one and one-eighth miles
Selections.

First race-Camden; Frolicsome Lass.
Second race-Lyceum; Fredericks
Third race-Levina; Beauregard
Fourth race-Ponce de Leon; Ontario.
Fifth race-Tiny Tim; Pirate Chief
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Io tH pIOJcu DJ tHO SOFSLH-
ment as a watchman at Ju-
dietary Park. resides at 415
First street northeast. Mrs.
Field has suffered for years
from epileptic fits; was bed
ridden and helpless, having
from six to a dozen spasms a
day. Her cure by DR.. Walker
and her present and former
condition are fully explained
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Ot1ce, and who resides az No.
30S K street northeast. is a
Grand Army veteran. having
served gallantly in Company
h, Twenty-third Ohio Infantry
(ex-President Hayes regi-
ment). Mr.. Shoemaker sWears
before Walter A. Brown, no
tary public. that he was a suf-
ferer for years from pyrosis,
chronic constipation, and gen
eral arrangement of the stom-
ach and liver, unable to obtain
any relief. He was cured by
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loathsome disease, ca
tarrh, is Mr.. I. d. Collins,
residing at GIG II street
southwest. Mr.. Collins
was born and reared in
Washington, and is at pres
ent in the employ OF the
Union Transfer Company,
In an exhaustive statement,
sworn TO and subscribed
before Waiter i. Brown, no
tary public, October %,
1894, he says: ".For five
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COI $50. lime, I:I7.

Start poor Won Calloping.
BetriuE-Marguerite 8 10 D; Tiny Tim, 5; Sa-
naritau, 3; Lento, 4; Annorean, 20; Bert, 100;
W arE eak, %; AcKeever, Is; Watch Charm, So;
Chief Justice, so, and Bolivar, 20.
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SIM mir Won rallnninr

BettinE-His Grace, S; Ontario . TO 3; Black
foot, q: Flushing, :; Ronald, -; Headlight, .:
Maggie Beck, 50; Son Malheur, 100, and Ronald
Reed, I0J
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Two styles of Mems So Wear Wells s.. 45 Ed
monston's, 1894 F street
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Il ~ Fourth race-Seven turlOngs. Al ages.
coz Selling. Purse, 500 Time, !. 80.

Betting-Levina, :; Ponce de Leon, s 10 5;
Frank r. Harf, 10 =; Benyo 10, 8; Dauntless, y;
Eclipse, 3: Suspense, 60.
90 Fifth race-six and one-haIf furlongs
Calt) SeLLing Purse. 500. Time l.26ta
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start poor. Won easily
Betting-Finnwater, = 10 5; Lura, 5; Forenzo,
IS; Irene, s. Juanita, 10; Jolly Boy, SO; Jno hud-
den, TO, and Judge Gleason, y.
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How the Horses Ran.
Track heavy

SLart poor " on c-eVeIly-
Betting-Con Lucy, II 10 ;; Paragon, s; Sirocco,
10 B; Magnet, to :; W. Penn, 30; FRITZ, 30, ana
Mrs Stewart, 100
GsN Second race. Six and one-half furlongs.
CDU Two-year-olds Selling Purse, s2oJ.
Time 1-.-