The Washington times., 1895-04-12
OUTLAWS HOPE IS GONE
President Jones Returns Empty
Handed from Memphis.
SAYS HID ASKED NO LICENSE
This Story, However, Is Not Given Much
credence by Racing Men-A Black Eye
from the Turf Congress Would Not Have
Been Conducive to the Best Interests Of
the Outlaw Track-Their Last Chanoa

President Jones was back in his old
haunts at Alexander Island yesterday, and
without the sanction of the Wastern Turf
Cong ress for his merry go-round that
masquerades under the title of the Old
Dominion Jockey Club.
When he started West his associates
were confident that he would obtain the
coveted license, but the reputation of their
track was too well known, and he re-
turned empty-banded.
1--WE did not apply for license" said
one Of the combine yesterday, IN trying
to explain the fact that the Turf Con-
gress did not even consider the matter.
1t is true President Jones did not appear
before the congress, but his failure was
not for lack of desire to do SO. He
knew only too well the refusal that was
awaiting him, and wisely concluded to
avoid the 'back eye" for his track
When he left here on Wednesday he went
direct to Nashville, where some OF the
members of the congress were staying. He
at once set out TO find what chance there
was OF his obtaining license. 1t goes with
out saying that he found prospects dark,
for how could any one whose interest in
racing is genuine one be expected to stoop
SOlow as tolend their support to the licensing
OF a track known TO be a perfect hotbed of
corruption, a track that caters to the black
legs of the turf, that permits their patrons
to be deliberately robbed by owners and
jockeys without The slightest pretense Of
stopping it.
JONES WAS DUBIOUS.
From Nashville President Jones journeyed
on to Memphis, where the congress met, but
here the prospects looked equally dubious
The gentlemen selected 10 consider the
matter had received their copies OF The
Times, detailing some of the doings OF the
place, and they were ready TO throw out
the application the momentit was presented.
The very idea OF asking for protection
for such place had stirred up a perfect
torrent OF protest and President Jones de-
cided not to present his plea, knowing the
fate that awaited it.
1t now rests with the local authorities
TO close the place. Outlawed by the
Jockey Club who are working forthe benefit
OF the turf in the East, the track sought
sanction from the powers Of the West. There
their petition was unceremonioously thrown
out, but with the brayado for which theyare
famous, they dared to believe that renewal
OF their appeal would bring the hopedfor
sanction.
Investig alton, however, proved that
their chances were even poorer than when
T y,
so must end all future moves i'll the same
| direction, so long as those now i'll charge
continue to run the place.
Itisa disgraceto the turf and its reputation
is known where ever racing is carried on.
RESORT OF THE DISHONEST.
Rule man off for fraud and he flies TO
the outlaw track. The fact that he is dis
honest enhances his claims to membership
at the Island track The place reeks
with corruption. 1t is a game where the
| public are openly Fl eeced to fill the pockets
| OF a select few.
Yesterday one of the bOokmakeus at the
| track was forced to take down his slate
! after the fifth race, his bank roll having
! become exhausted. 1t is needless to say
| that he was not one OF the chosen" He
/ was a newcomer and tried to make book
| as if things were being run on the square.
| He was made n mark for the gang" and
was soon forced to cry enough.
| He knows now that to make book at the
| Island with success needs something more
| than a knowledge of boOkmaking. The
| successful members of the ring there are
| those who ''stand in" on the steals. The
| first to-day and last tomorrow policy
of the place makes legitimate bookmaking
out of the question, as every nook and
| corner OF the place bespeaks fraud.
| Favorites won four OF the five races yes
| terday. Two of the four were piloted by
'the administration" jockey, Master Ham.
| The books that share the knowledge of the
| faithful did not lay against him, and
they, of course, won heavily. When he
rode Despair on Tuesday these same
| pencileTs shouted themselves hOarse in
| their endeayors to coax betters to back
| Despair.
HAMS EXHIBITION.
comparison of his ride on Thurston
! yesterday with that of his showing on
Despair is like comparing one of Tarals
| best exhibitions with that OF some maiden
jockey making his first appearance in pub
lie On that day he was all activity. He
| was anxious to get a good start, and once
| the struggle was begun be made use OF
| every opportunity 10 better his position.
His finish was strong one, and he was
| first to the Wire On DespaiT-well the
| new flags which float from the different
| stables must have caught his eye, for he
seemed tn be totally indifferent to what was
happening around him.
1t is needless to add that the officials
| did not see any change in the riding. The
fact that the public commented on it did
not affect them in the least. Their
track is not run with an idea of protect
! ing their patrons.
The proceedings yesterday will be re-
membered by Marphy's exhibition on
| Jim Mclaughlin. The horse was so full
OF run that he was literally running over
his field at different times in the race,
but under Murphy's manipulations he was
not in the placed three. 1t was case
that demanded the most severe measures,
| but the officials We're apparently entirely
satisfied. The boy works for clique
that is represented by an owner who is well
known as one of the worst blacklegs of the
turf, and consequently a shining light at
| Alexander Island, and his horrible rides
are permitted to pass unchailenged.
This clique is one of the pets of the
place. It's horses are noted for their
startling changes OF form, but as this is
common they are secure from all chance
| of punishment
This sort of thing is sure to bring
| closing up of the place The steps for