New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-08
TALK ABOUT TURF AFFAIRS.
REPORTS ABOUT RACING IN THE WEST.
HOW THE HORSES ARE DOING IN THIS NEIGBBoR-

In the Yves; the racing season has fairly begun.
with large crowds and good sport Report says that
the betting is light in comparison VIII that Oh
former years. G. C. Walbaum Is in Memphis at
tending the meeting Of the Western Turt congress.
O. H. Jones Of the Alexander Island track ar
rived in Memphis yesterday. and will make maj
appeal for aGrnittancc as a member of the western
Turf Congress. The Virginia Jockey Ciuo may APP
ply for admittance TO the congress should the
Jockey Club revoke its license.
The foreign book AZ 81. Asaph is the cause OF the
trouble between the Jockey Club and the s.. Asaph
management The Jockey Club agent who visited
S.. Asaph reported that the trains there stopped
outside gates and that 70 reach the track every
body compelled to pass the foreign book N
closure. Besides. there open gate which
permitted the patrons of the track II visit the Tor
eign book at VII and constant stream OF persons
passing in and out Of the gate while the races
being The management at -. Asaph
disclaims any association with the foreign book ana
asserts that II is CONDUCTED by men who have noh-
ing whatever to do with ST. Asaph. If the man
agement proves its case TO the Jockey club. the
order to close the foreign book may be rescinded.
WELL ADVANCED IN TRAINING.
At the tracks in this neghborhood the horses are
well advanced in their training. and the opening OF
the racing season promises some excellent sport
Domino's magnificent appearance causes much com
among the trainers and visitors 10 SheepSheao
Bay. The Keene horses are in excellent shape
! Lakeland is contened with the outlook and James
X Keene anticipates a four-months' vacation OF
Unaioyed pleasure.
Frederick Taral. however is overwhelmed with
grief and anxiety. Some persons who desired 10
impress favorably Brooklyn reporter with TaraIs
Importance the turf informed the scribe that the
JOCKEYS salary and perQulsites last year amounted
to $4,000. and that Taral was unhappy because the
amount was 5000 short of what he expected The
reporter amazed to hear that jockeys aspired
to an income of 10000 year. The story was print
al VIII hos looked
affair as good joke until Saturday morning, when
a served him with an income-taX paper ana IN
formed him that he must make sworn statement
OF his income from all sources. adding as ne walked
away. Racing must be a good thing when Jockeys
get $4,000 a year" Taral was dumfounded' and
muttered something about "fresh' persons who
toked at others expense, The jockey says that the
largest amount he ever received in single year
was about $4,000. and he will be compelled 10 hire
a bookkeeper TO make detailed statement of all
moneys received by him last year. Taral looks well
and feels splendidly, but rs praying that the In
come Tax law may be declared Unconstitutional
He expects TO be able to ride ct liz pounds by
May l.
THE HORSES HEREABOUTS.
Philip j. Dwyer visits the Brooklyn track every
day All the horses in his stable are doing excel
lently especially the older division. j. w. Rogers
intends to start for the West on or about April 20
The departure of Rogers's stable depletes the
ranks of the aged division in the East of some or
It's brightest performers Clifford. Dorian, Sir Ex-
cess and Glenmoyne stable in themselves
William Donahues horses please everybody VINO
sees them gallop Lazarone is in particularly fine
condition.
The Oneck lot rapidly rounding INTO lorH' o'
Walter giving evidence in many ways that ne mas
greatly improved. J. f. Mcdonald is satlsned with
Rubicon's appearance and hopes 10 nave MN reduS
for the early spring handicaps
David Gideon says: "Salvator ana Orinohae are
as grand looking horses as ever saw. lie praises
Tenny. and is enthusiastic over 'he mash'ioe"'
breeding establishments the PACING Coast
The horses at the Gideon & DAILY training stables
IN New-Jersey have made favorable progress IN
their training Ramapo wintered finely ana Inc BUY
terfes promises to train and race, as her tendons
appear 10 have fully recovered from the injuries OF
last year.
The Gray bill is to be reported in the Senate on
Wednesday from the Judiciary Committee Men
who ore trustworthy say that the measure Will
pass without opposition. the press. puoIic ana
horse-owners are nearly unanimous IN It's FAVOR.
The mendacious reports that corruption lunu "a
100000 was in Albany to purchase votes OF sena-
tors were absurd that the men VINO spreau them
are laughed all over the city.
TENT OF THE BILL.
The full tex, of the Wlds bill has been asked for
nv MANY racing men, The Wilds bill does not af-
feet or conflict with the Gray bill In any manner.
At first I, was proposed to add the WIds measure
10 the Gray bill. but Mr. Wilds preferred to have
bill Here is q copy OF me Dlll.
An act TO amend Section 35l OF the Penal Code OF
the State % NewYork. relating 10 poolsellng BOOK
The people of the State of New-York. represented
in Senate and Assembly, 90 enact o as 10 hs State
OF New-York is hereby amended so as to read as
Sec $5l. Pooselling bookmaking. bets and
gers. ct cetera: Any persor~who engages In pool
selling bookmaking at any time or place; or
any person who keeps or occupies any room, shed,
tenement tent. booth or building. float or vessel.
or any part thereof or who occupies any place
st OF
grounds. within this State, with books, papers,
sapGPoTdnF or pfHgerns bets or or
OF selling pools, and any person who re- re-.
pools upon the result OF any trial contest OF
pointment election; or upon the result OF any
whatsoever; any person who receives. registers.
records or forwards or purports or prctends
manner whatsoever any money thing or con
sideraton OF va:ue. bet, or wagered or OF
gered. by or for any other person. or sells
ssSs e any own sch Lessee or Of @
room. she'd tenement tent. booth or building.
within this state knowingly permits the same to be
used or occupied for any OF these purposes. or
apparatus Tor The purpose OF recording regis
tering such bets or wagers or the selling OF such
pools. or becomes the custodian or 1eposltary ior
gain. hire or reward, OF any money, property or
be wagered pledged upon any such result or any
person who aids; assists or abets In any manner
is guilty OF felony. except when another penalty
IS provided by law. and upon conviction is punish
able by imprisonment in the State prison for
period less than year. nor more than two
years or by such Imprisonment. together with
Nne not exceeding S.0r0
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect Immediately.
Reports from ali the country Indicate that
the foals OF 1895 will outnumber those of any prev
Gus year IN this country.
Turfmen, az a rule. charitable. and contribute
freely 10 alleviate human misery. but they are
forced 10 draw the line the mutilated beggars
that haunt the streets the turfmen frequent. The
beggars have been named after the battles Of the
Rebellion. A one-armed insolent fellow who So
aims from VINO with their wives
ewee:hearts is known Shenandoah. A one
legged fellow works Mail-st and Park Place in the
a,iL NartA. n-n1-o IL liz