Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-29
races ON this, the first day of the meet
ing. had passed off successfully.

races ON this, the first day of The meet
ing, had passed off successfully.
Rowiands, the jockey, managed 10
ride NeWtOwn, was not over scrupu.ous,
and Steelhad promised him monkey
if the horse Won; and had specially
warned him against Oliver Twist.
1t was a pretty sight as the twenty
four horses filed out On to the track and
took their preliminary canter.
There's Newtown," sad Harry, as
black horse went past, Rawland wear
ing the "all green" Of nasker.
Moves WELL" was Mr. Ravens com
ment. Here comes your horse,
Harry" he added.
Oliver Twist cantered up the track In
a le.surely manner, and seemed to be on
his best behavior.
In the ring Newtown was still favor
tie, with Remorse, Winbar, Roseleaf,
Merryman, all well backed, and Oliver
Twist at Is to l.
Hes got a good position" said Mr..
Raven, as he looked through his glasses
and saw Harry Hazelfords yellow
jacket on the rails.
Next to Oliver Twist stood Newtown,
whose jockey seemed determined TO
squeeze Harry's horse out of his place.
The barrier flew up, and away went
the horses in a perfect line, that was,
however, quickly broken. Winbar, who
had light weight, made the pace, and
! Tony White still had Oliver Twist on
the rails running sixth, with Newtown
alongside of HIM.
He IS" Harry replied. "but 1 don't
like the fellow on Newtown watching
him so closely. He seems 10 be crowu-
ing him on TO the rails.
That's right, Rowlands." muttered
Steel. as he saw what the jockey was
doing. knock the beggar over the
ratings"
AS they rounded the bend Roseleaf
led with Remorse and three or four
more close up. Oliver Twist shut IN on
the rails with New,own on his quarters.
Suddenly Rawlands gave Newtown
cut WITH the whip, and drew up level
with Harry's horse.
Then there was a loud cry from the
stand. There's a spill. Look, Oliver
Twists down, No, It's Winbar. New
town wins"
When Newtcwn drew up level with
| Oliver Twist, Rowlands had pulled his
| horse across and cannoned Hary's
| horse on the rails. Tony White received
q severe cut on the leg, but he hardly
felt It. as It took him all his time to re-
| cover his mount and get him into his
| stride again.
The contretemps had lost Oliver Twist
! several lengths at a critical time, but
It had given White the opening he had
been waiting for. and he sent his mount
along at his top. RoseleM, RemorSe
and Newtown were fighting hard 10
obtain the lead, and the attention OF une
crowd was riveted upon them
That cannon did it," said Harry:
He'll never get up. Look how well
he's going. By Joye. he has chance
yet HWrah!"
Coming on the outside at a great pace
was Oliver Twist. the brilliant yellow
Jacket shining in the sunlight, and Tony
! White straining every nerve to make
I'D the ground he had lost
Newtown. Roseleaf and Remorse
seemed to be losing ground, 50 fast
was Oliver Twist gaining on them.
Would Harry's horse get up in time?
Would he catch the leaders in that
short distance? Il seemed well nigh
impossible.
Tony White was at It in earnest now.
He mad saved Oliver Twist for the final
ninch. He had nerved himself for last
effort Slowly but surely the yellow
Jacket drew alongside. Now IL had
reached the quarters Of Roseleaf. lhen
il forged ahead and drew level wftn tne
green on NewtOwn, and tine TWO Dr-ll-
liant colors danced together for mo
Rowlands could hardly believe his
ewes when he saw Oliver Twist bes!de
him. He fancied The had ei1eciually d-s-
posed of his chance.
Nearer and nearer they drew to the
winning pest. and when the Judge S
bov was reached the yellow and green
appeared to be level. .,
F"aNewt'own won;'' no, Oliver won.
Here. III lay a pony OlYer lwlst ;
won" said man.
ozone" said Steel "Newtown Won
In went the nubmer of The winner.
"Hurrahw reared Steel, "Newtown
has won!" .,.a
mot yet" said Harry, vino CHANGED
to be near him.
Steel locked at the board, and saw
l placed beside the Z. 80,
"Seyen.een, Oliver Twist! said
Harry. exult.ngly; and Steel walked
away. mutter.ng a smo;hered curse.
Yes. the station bred 'un had Won a
gor.Ous race, and there was much re
io:c.ng at Oakbar and Lcuthford w'nen
the news arrived.
1T was a great win" said Harry;
and I hope to win a much r.oher prize
before long" he added, with a'glance al
Agnes. D,
No more de'gts,'' SAID Mr. Raven.
"Only one" said Harry. i shall owe
YOU a lifelong debt of gratitude When
YOU give me Agnes. Holly Leaves.