Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-30

about nine or ten members of the Turf As
ISOLATION in the betting ring the day the
assist him are in his employ In the in
closure where the betting is done, he said,
there is a pile of chairs similar to those
on the grand stand.
Juror Cook took a hand in the examina-
ton. and learned from the witness that he
had made bet with one of the defendants.
The witness told the juror that he thought
the betting is legitimate and has been put
on a scientific basis. He said that in max
ing bets he takes chances.
Horse Owners Testify.
Thomas A. MCGEE, a horse owner, testi-
fled that he had entered horses in the races
and had paid an entrance fee of So Money
received from the Jockey Club, he said,
was always paid him by check. He got the
checks from Secretary Crickmore. Witness
explained how he entered his horses, and
said the entrance fee had to be paid before
the race was run.
Can you tell me the duty of a steward"
He is supposed to that the races are
honest and that there is nothing crooked
about them"
Witness explained that the steward also
has power to infict punishment in certain
cases. He told of the positions held by the
the witness at length about the manner
of running the races and also as to how
the result is announced.
On cross-eXa mination witness said he
owns eight horses and trains them himself.
He has been in business fifteen or sixteen
Years, and races horses from New Yock to
New Orleans. This he does for the purpose
of earning money, as well as for ,le pur-
pose of improving the breed of the animals.
John !. Mccartney, owner of two dozen
race horses, was next examined. He said
the races We're conducted for purses. He
had won some purses, bat had not vet been
paid them. Witness said he paid an en-
trance fee Of 81 for each horse. The purses
vary, he said. Some OF them are for $3.50
but he could not tel! the amount of the
largest one.
Mr.. Auerbach asked witness what he
meant by saying his purses had not been
paid. He said he meant that he had not
vet asked for settlement.
r. c. Doggett. another horse owner. gave
similar testimony. He said that Mr.. How
land Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Ross are officials
at the track. and, so far as he knew. their
only duty is to see that the races are run
honestly. Witness told of the positions oc-
cupied by the other defendants. So far
witness knew these men were only there
in their official capacity.
Barak Litticfield and W. c. DAILY, also
horse owners. gave testimony before re-
cess.
Bets by Proxy.
Mr.. Mcdowell. said witness is judge on all
race tracks in New York and he goes as
far as New Orleans in winter.
He seems to hold his position during good
behavior" remarked Mr.. Worthington.
Witness said he did his betting through
young in his employ. The place where
the betting is done, he said, he supposed to
be the place for bookmakers.
Witness said he depended upon his horses
to win to make his money and not upon
betting.
I'm the poorest man in the business at
betting" he said. II seldom bet more than
five or ten dollars My horses go in to win,
and If a horse can't come in first he is
whipped to come in second or third"
He said that some owners instruct their
jockeys to drop out.
MIR. AuCrbach then questioned the witness
concerning the Jockey Club and witness
said the rules were as strict as the rules of
q church. Counsel asked witness concern
ing the New York racing commission com
posed of Mr.. Belmont, John Sanford and
+. d. Morgan. He also mentioned Mr.. W.
G. Whitney and Senator WetmOre as mem
bers of the Jockey Club.
rs this the Jockey Club that is running
at Bennjng?" asked the court.
Yes, your honor Mr.. Auerbach answer
ed. They are all run under licenses issued
by the Jockey Club
Court Rules Out Testimony.
After recess Father Bill Daily resumed
the stand, and counsel said that objection
had been made to bringing in the names Of
the New Workers. members of the Jockey
Club. The court ruled out this testimony
Mr.. Rowland said witness, is steward Of
the Jockey Club, the New York assoc;a-
ton, as we'll as being steward of the Wash
ington Jockey Club. Mr.. Auerbach desired
TO argue the question of the admissa biIity
OF testimony relating 10 the Jockey Club
and. incidentally, the decision in the Miller
case was mentioned.
Mr. Auerbach said he hoped he would
ne able 10 show that the decision in the
Miller case Is no longer the law of the
District. Counsel addressed the court at
length, saying he thought the Jury should
know 'he men who are conducting these
races Inc members of the Jockey Club,
he said, are gentlemen, who are not gam
blers, but who are interested in the breed
ing and running of horses. He pointed out
the difference between a club of this kind
and a club established for the sole purpose
of doing betting
Upon conclusion of the argument Judge
kimball said he had not changed his mind
about the ruling. The names of the mem,
bers of the New York association the
judge ruled, could not be admitted
Mr.. Wor;hington said he would note an
exception to the courts ruling
Witness said he had passed through the
room where the layers of odds were He
said in response to an inquiry that the Old
form of betting was known as bookmakine
The change in the form of betting he
said, was made three or four years ago.
Witness told the court that in addition to
his horse business he raises prize cattle.
MIR. Belmont a Member
rs Mr.. Belmont a member of the Wash
ington Jockey CLUB" witness was asked.
Yes, sir
DO you know Mr. August Belmont" Mr.
MulloWny asked.
Yes, sir"
Where did you see him last?"
"At Norris Park, just before we came
here"
o. J. Decker horse trainer, testified that
he was training one horse at Banning
Have you entered any horse there?'
My boss has