New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-02
TALK AMONG TURFMEN.
FALSE RUMOR ABOUT MICHAEL
DwYER-RACING GOSSIP AND
COMMENT

vorr r.v.naner printed yesterday Ions
article with big headlines in which II was asser'e'
that Michael F. Dwyer. the wei-Kho"n 'o'
was al the point Of death Here are some Vi I'll.
'heads." which are extremely charae'e sn,rar,e
are marked by rare delicacy OF feeling eN're"'.
.,.rrth ~ .vmpathy and exquisite refinement OF
taste and courtesy:
nwyER AND DEATH AT THB POST
onns ARD HEAVY ON GRIN DESTROYER AGAINST
AMERICAN TURF KING.
MIKE rs rouTED TO LOSE.
rs.r. .. No truth IN this crazy stuff. Michae
- T,,,,s- =. NOT dangerously I'll and has not oeen.
II f. singular that any newspaper shouiu pm
.uch falsehood when Mr.. Dwyer was ha'e on"
hearty walking the streets and ooJec'ihs u 'e,"e
made a ghost against his VIII. III II as'o"'''"e
,tot the report was not tested by telephone or oy
son6,ng a messenger to the Gravesend track, where
NJ DIVER has his stable. MI Dryer mas Deeh
slightly affected by malaria. but Is now IN compaie
lively good health. He has an extensive s'aDie inns
year. as In past years. The busy season mas JUS
begun. Mr.. Dwyer cut short his vacation III o'ue'
TO be present at Gravesend 10 witness the prepare
ton of his horses for the coming campaign his
physical condition is such that his friends have no
fear OF his immediate dissolution. even II he does
ride a bicycle and live in the bailwick OF troleys
Michael F. Dwyer has been and is likely 10 remain
for long time a prominent figure on the American
turf
the Tammany stable so that everything will be in
order and every stake horse. selling platter and po-
licel plug will be In condition for the great race
next fall Moreover. Mr.. Croker is DESTROYS 10 sail
for England in April. to be in time 10 see
Dobbins receive his preparation for the Jubilee
Stakes. at a mile. In which the sturdy old
paigner is asked TO carry only ninety-six pounds.
II Doobins regains the form which ne showed In the
Tidal Stakes as three year-old the English book
makers will wish they had gone long on Met" and
MAN.
Mr.. Cookers Rhoda B.. a sashns daughter of
Hanover. is almost certain to give good account
OF herself in the stakes in England in which she is
entered Rhoda B. suffered severely from a sore
mouth last year. and on hat account was unable
TO DO herself Justice Mr. Croksr has fifteen highly
been mated with Americas this year.
racing = WGn lOe
circular says thai It is the plan OF this company
seasoned campagners only. consistent horses that
have won races and not 60 int tie lottery of buy
pany is said to be hegotiatirs with a competent
trainer. but no names are given. The office adj
dress OF the company is mentioned. but there
no hints to the identity OF officers or managers.
The comforting assurance is he'd out that none of
Its own other horses
The circular says further: mo tips will be given
pose of the company to remove everything In con-
fake @ as is0 p ps and
the like on the other hand, those OF the companys
etochnoluerS VINO may De specuatlNely inclined can
rest assured that when the company starts horse
n race ne VIII be ihoioughy lit. and run to win.
NO horse OF the company will be started in a race
for work or unless. in the opinion Of the com
panys trainer he has chance TO win"
The company invites subscriptions for 10000 in
stock. with shares of s., so and SO each. 'Divi-
bends TO be declared the end OF each race
meeting, and checks for TO the stock
holders
Isn't that charming and fascinating scheme?
The dividends which the stockholders would
ceive II any such schema could raise any capital
would probably be Irish dividends This would be
a turf blind pool" indeed and uncommonly san
guine would be the man who would put any money
IN