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YEARNED FOR THE STAGE.
A Widow Charges Theatrical
Teacher With SwIndlfng
O43 Pennsylvania A

Teacher With Swfndling.
NEW YORK, Oct 25.-Mrs. Alama NJ.
Kinney, a widow who had dreamed of a
triumph on the stage, was in the Jefferson
Market police court yesterday as the COM
plainant against Max Rosenberg, variety
actor whom she charged with swindling her
out of s370 under pretence OF coaching her
for the stage Magistrate Omlstead, after
hearing her story, held Rosenberg under
$1,000 bail for examination.
Mrs. Kinney says that she is the widow
Of Arthur G. Kinney, street railroad man
of Decatur. ILL.,. who died year ago. leav-
ing her a fortune of about s100. 900. She
lost three-fourths of her estate after her
husbands death. Mrs. Kinney tod Mag
istrate Olmstead, that she had s25, goo left
and she resolved to make new fortune
on the stage. She had appeared success
fully before the Decatur Women's Club. OF
which she was vice president and the
Young Woman's Christian Association and
she felt sure she could be successful ac-
tress- She came TO New York last February
and took lessons in dramatic art, from a
woman teacher. but her progress was slow
and seeing an advertisement proc,aimins
that Prof. Max Rosenberg might be per-
suaded to coach a promising pupil she
hunted up Rosenberg who gained her conf
dence. She told him that she aspired &c
Shakespearean roles and Cleopatra was
more suited to her temperament than any
other stage character. Rosenberg agreed
to teach her to act. The fee he asked at
first was $500. but he finally agreed to be
satisfied with $3.50.
According TO the widow Rosenberg was
to coach her and to advertise her as great
actress in the newspapers and among thea
trical managers and to get her an engage
ment. She paid $50 on the spot and then
the lessons, .rehearsals," she called them.
began. They were brief but satisfactory
because the teacher rarely found any Gauss
for criticism, and discovered on the other
hand abundant cause for praise. She kept
on paying out money to him and she pre-
pared her wardrobe for her debut by spend
ing $780,
Then she met another theatrical manager
from whom she learned that Rosenberg had
said he had a widow ON his hands who could
easily be worked for $4,000. Thsu snt
appealed 10 a friend in Washington for help
and on his advice got warrant for Rosen-
bergss arrest.
Rosenberg was found at the Dewey thea
tire ard was, arrested on Monday He SAID
in court yesterday that whatever money he
had received had been for services rem
dered.
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The oyster shuekcrs, strike.

NORFOLK, Va. Oct. 25.-An is quiet
around the big oyster packing houses.
where. on account of the strike of union
shuckers. business is praeti1 ally at a
standstill. A few non-union hands ara
at work. They have not been mole:ted by
the strikers. who seem averse to cau.in
trouble.
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Held Up by Hfghwaymen.

ROANOKE, Va. Oct. 25.-A gang of s.t
negro highwaymen held up and robbed An
drew Bowles of $3.50 just before daylight
yesterday morning. Bowles gave good
description of the robbers. and one was ar
rested. The police expect to capture the
entire gang. in -
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A pleasant surprise party was given Mon
day evening to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Robb
at their home, 1926 Tenth Street northeast.
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Duty of Line Officers.

The report says that the lessons of the
recent war were in no way indicative of
any desirable change in the machinery of
the vessels, with the exception of the in
creasing of evaporating plants and the
adoption of the water-tube type of boilers
which is being done as rapidly as possible
A repair ship is urgently needed, and one
should be provided as soon as possible
Speaking of the personnel of the depart
ment. the report says:
THE only plausible scheme is to insist
upon the present line officer adapting him
self as soon as possible to the new condi-
tions and increasing, where lacking his
knowledge of mechanical engineering. Pri-
mary instruction has already been given to
every graduate OF the Naval Academy
Necessary practice is easily attained. De-
partmental regulations insisting upon al
formations for the present watch officers in
deck and engine-room duties will accom-
plish the latter end. Efficient and complete
instruction at the Naval Academy will en-
able the future line officer even more rap
idly than now to grasp the new work and
control it successfully. The practical in
struction of the present watch officer as
above suggested is a fundamental and vi
tally necessary feature which, in my opin-
ion should govern the rulings of the de-
partment from now on.
1.-The first and most important of the
duties of the bureau are those of superin-
tendence of design of new machinery and
of improvements to existing plants. The
extreme accuracy necessary for and the
numberless details attached to the sesign
of modern power plants makes it absolute
ly requisite to have engineers of experience
and ability as personal superintendents
The bureau has heretofore carefully select
ad mon for this narticiilar duty and tho
results have proven the wisdom of the
course pursued as well as the efficiency of
these workers.
An assistant chief of the bureau is ear
nestly recommended, as this duty devolves
on the chief clerk and hampers him in his
work. A chief craftsman is also asked for.
Warrant officers. the new grade recently
made. the report says. must recognize that
their skill is needed as workmen. and they
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After an enjoyable evening of sociability
refreshments were served. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Woodruff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert B. Clarke, Mr.. and
Mrs o. ]. Field Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mil
Ter, Mrs Sarah Gibson. Miss Fannie Wag-
oner. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Robb, and Mr..
S. Edgar Robb.
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Naval Academv Denti.t.

The Secretary OF the Navy has approved the
Recommendation of DR.. Richard Grady, of Balti-
more rs dentist for the Naval Academy, and he
will be sworn into office on reporting for duty.
1t is understood that DR.. Grady will report at
the Naval Academy time today and enter
upon his duties as soon thereafter as he com
plete his arrangements.
The evening times., 1899-10-25

Mrs Harriet Lane Johnston has reopened
her Washington home after several
months enjoyment of summer and autumn
life at Northeast Harbor, Me.
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Bishop Hurst has leased the residence.
1907 Connecticut Avenue, formerly occu-
pied by its owner, Surgeon Byers, United
States Navy.
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LANSBURGH & BRO.
Fancy
Need1ework.

Our showing of up-to-date ideas in fancy
needIework is now complete-inspection
invited-embroidery lessons free. Ii you
have not as yet joined a class do SO at once,
as they are forming every day. Be one
Of the first, SO there'll be no disappoint-
ment. There is absolutely no charge for
these lessons.
Stamped Tray Covers, with
drawn work,
I9c value, f2Hc.
IS-inch Linen Squares, hem
stitched and drawn work.
Soc value, 25c.
2o-inch Linen Squares, hem
stitched and drawn work.
55c value, 29c.
Autumn Leaf Pillow, top and
back.
soc value, 2Sc.
Ia Ia PILLOW, top and back.
65c value, CSC.
Photograph Frames, complete.
with stamped linsn,
2SC.
Lansburgh&Bro.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The marriage Of Miss Ada Probasco and
Mr.. Benjamin Trapnell occurred today at
noon. The ceremony took place at st.
Johns Church, which was artistically dec
GRATED for the occasion, and the Rev. DR..
Mackay-Smith oficiated. Heralded by the
organ strains from 'Lohengrin" the bride
entered the church with her brother, Mr.
Wallace NJ. Probasco, of Pittsburg, by
whom she was given in marriage. Her
gracefully tall figure was resplendent in a
superb gown Of white satin, the train
sweeping from a front of puffed chiffon.
Orange blossom sprays caught the tulle
veil to her copper gold hair, and ter
flowers were Bride roses circled with a
fringe of iies of the valley. The wedding
group advanced to the chancel, led by the
ushers. Mr.. Joseph Trapnell jr.,, of New
York; Rev. Henry Fenwick Kloman, of
Christ Church, Baltimore; Mr. Vernon
Simmons, also of Baltimore, and Mr.. Eu-
gene Morgan, of this city. Immediately
preceding the bride were her attendants
Miss Natalie Magruder, a schoolgirl niece,
and Miss Eleanor Marshall Trapneli, a sis
ter Of the groom. Both wore girlishly
pretty gowns of white organdie over pink
taffeta and carried large loose clusters of
pink ribbon. The groom awaited their ar
rival at the chancel attended by his best
man, Mr.. Seymour Edwards, of Charlestown
w. Va. the Representatives. from that
district. At the conclusion OF the ceremony
a wedding breakfast for the bridal party
and relatives was served at the residence
of the brides brothern-law, Mr.. John H.
Magruder, 1926 Twenty first Street Among
the out oftown guests present both at tn
seph Trapneli and Miss Rebecca Trapnell
of Charlestown, and Mr.. Martin Slough and
Mrs L. B. Tyler, of New York Later in
the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Trapnell left
for their honeymoon travels, which will
conclude at New York. where the groom is
engaged in the practice of law. The bride
is the daughter of Mrs. B. Mclean Pro-
basco and the late Rev. Wallace M. Pro-
basco. D. D., of Ohio. Her grandfather was
the late William Mclean. Of Cincinnati
The groom is representative of one of
the oldest and most prominent families of
Virginia.
very pretty wedding took place this
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alexander
homestead, on Georgetown Heights, when
the young granddaughter of the house, Miss
Eva B. Russell, became the wife of Mr.
Henry Lee Carter, of Warrenton, Va The
ceremony was solemnized by the Rev. +.
X. Mulvaney, S. j., pastor of Holy Trinity
Church. The parlors of the old mansion
were beautifully decorated with vari-col-
ored chrysanthemums, interviewer with
asparagus vines. The bride was most be-
comingly gowned in a travelling suit of
grey broadcloth and carried Bride roses
After the ceremony the members of the
family and few friends enjoyed break
fast together. The bride is a very pretty
and popular brunette She is a grand
daughter of the late Columbus Alexander
The groom belongs to. the old Virginia fam
lily of Carriers, and is, a direct descendant
of the Lees.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter left for New York
this afternoon, where they will perma
nently reside. ID. q
pleasant surprise party was given Mon
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CONDITION OF THE NAVY
Rear Admiral MeIville's Annual
Report to Secretary Long.

The Repairs to Machinery During
the Year Less Than Was Expected.
gines After the War Very Graft
fying-A Large Surplus of Funds.
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MoneY-Earning Horses.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20.-Weather
showery; track slow. All favorites beaten.
Results:
First race, selling, one mile-Governor
Boyd won, Henry Launt second, The Star
of Bethlehem third. Time, 1854.
Second race, selling, six and one-half
furlongs-Free Hand won, Sister Fox sec
ond Mile Post third. Time, 1:24S4.
Third race, selling, one mile and an
eighth-The Planet won, Sadie Levy sec
ond, Pete Kitchen third. Time, 2:0l12.
Fourth race, handicap, one mile-Lady
Callahan won, Double Dummy second.
Tragedy third. Time, 1:44&.
Fifth race, selling, seven furlongs-Tom
Toher won, McAIbert second, Lord Fraser
third. Time, 1:33A.
Sixth race, selling, seven furlongs-Gen-
eral Maceo won, Red Duchess second,
T'reopia third. Time, 1:34.
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Track Notes.

Seventeen books cut in.
Weaver & Co. disposed of the bay horse
Cabrillo to Edward Corrigan yesterday
Terms private.
There was much criticism over the eff
fort made at the finish by Beauchamp on
Highland Ball When Beauchamp first
arrived here he brought along very good
reputation, but If the gossips continue to
talk, he is in danger of losing it.
Coffey's horse Bernardillo opened favor
tie for the last event on the card. but he
the judges ordered him scratched. While
being led from the judges stand to the
paddock, the gelding broke away from
the attendant, making circuit of the
turned a somersault over the outside
fence opposite the furlong pole, and made
a tour of the stables. Bernardillo is
afflicted at times with so-called blind
staggers,' and in future his entry Will not
The Thornton stake over four miles will
be the feature of to-morrow's card. The
horses that will probably face the issue
are: David Tenny lis, Mtstleton 109 The
Bachelor 113 and Veloz 113. What-Er
Lou and Buckwa are possible starters. =.
Joe Harvey again has possession of
Wheel of Fortune. An understanding was
reached yesterday, and Hughey Jones,
who claimed the mare out of a selling
race at Tngiesde on Saturday last, turned
her over to Harvey yesterday. She will
not be a starter in the Thornton stake.
The vacation taken by Charley Thorpe
seems TO have done him a world of good.
as much dash and vim as when a young
ster His ride on Topmast was a neat
piece of horsemanship.
The Montana horse Tammany Hall
Billy Randall. He ran the race of his
career Yesterday.
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classification, also submitted interesting
reports. All of the reports proved the as
ISOLATION to be in hourishing condition,
financially and otherwise.
Louis Weinmann, president of the asso
citation, addressed the members on many
interesting matters pertaining to the in
surance business. President Weinmann's
remarks were listened to with undated
interest He proved himself to be a very
entertaining talker.
"A spirit of unrest prevails in the I'M
derwriting business at the present time
and. for that matter, our business has
for the past year" said Mr.. Weinmann.
AT no period within my knowledge has
there been such an urgent need for the
exercise of sagacity and good Judgment
than at the present time. This spirit of
disquiet in fire insurance circles OF this
coast has been brought about by mimi
cal legislation demands for lower rates
and the unreasonable attitude of a GER
tain portion of the press. Through the
tEBin bat Oh pertp hr 10 e Insurance and
the hostilitfes thus occasioned, much has
been done to give the people the lmpres,
sion that insurance companies are banded
upon small protection.
THE profit line in fire underwriting Is
at the present time dangerously near the
margin, and we must educate the PEG
pie not only for the purpose OF estab-
fishing our business on SOUND pasis, r 0Ht
means full indemnity to the insured In
every honest loss. San Francisco has
ance on the Pacific Coast, chiefly owing
70 tho efficiency Of the Fire Department.
duced the number of preventable fires to
a minimum"
In the afternoon the following papers
were read: Independent Adjusters," E.
P. Farnsworth; ''The Tribulations. of a
Local. ]. A. Faymonville; The Salary
Solicitor System in San Francisco, K. =:
"A Brief Analysis of the Theory of De-
probation H. Mcdonald Spencer:
serve for the ensuing year at this morn
ine's session The annual banquet with
he held this evening at Delmonico's.
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CONGREGATIoNALISTS CONFER.
Ministers Listen to Interesting
Thoughts by Fellow Clergymen.

There was large attendance at the all
day meeting of the Congregational min
listers yesterday. Nearly every repre-
sentative of that denomination in this
city and vicinity was seen at headquar-
tiers in the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation building.
The programme for the day was car
ried out in its entirety and was greatly
enjoyed by those present. The Rev. G.
r. Brown, d: D., led the devotional ser
vice, and at its conclusion an able paper
was read by the Rev. Philip Coombe on
The Power and Responsibility of the
Ministry in Civic Regeneration" The pa
per was a carefully prepared one and
was discussed at length by his brother
ministers.
A splendid repast was laid out in honor
of the day and was done justice to by the
visiting and local pastors. After lunch
Professor r. r. Lloyd reviewed Clark,s
lowed by further discussion.
The Rev. j. w. Phillips, the Rev. McH.
Wallace and the Rev. John P. Boyd gave
their views on Sermon Plans" which
were discussed and freely criticized. De-
votional prayer led by the Rev. w. w.
Scudder closed the afternoons interesting
meeting.
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RODE A
GRAND FINISH
ON TOPMAST
A Worlds Record
Was Equaled.
SATSUMA BEATEN A HEAD
BUcKwA COULD NOT STAND
THE PACE.
Day at the Oakland Track.
Three Favorites Won Purses.
Sloan Suspended for
Ride on Abuse.

There seems to be no difficulty in equal
ing or breaking records over the Oakland
track with its lightning fast surface. Yes
terday TOpmast surprised the large crowd
which attended reopenng day by Keeling
off one mile and a sixteenth in 1:45A,
equaling the American record made by
Redskin at Forsyth, Ind, with catch
on his back. Topmast was ridden by
Charley Thorpe and carried los pounds.
Ten to l in the betting at post time, he
downed Satsuma in a furious drive. The
latter was best, but Jones displayed poor
tactics, which lost him the race. Old
Buckwa was an odds on choice for this
event, and the crowd fell hard. Purser's
circus horse stood on mis- hind legs while
at the post and the superstitious ones
raised the limit. He was out of it when
the stretch turn was reached.
Favorites divided honors with larger
priced ones in the betting, capturing
three events.
After riding his prettiest for several
moons Cash Sloan once more finds him
on the calendar, a six furlong recital,
Cash had the mount on Fred Foster
corkscrew-legged horse Abuse. So high
~ was the Splinter thought of that l TO 4
was considered a liberal price around post
call Away none too well at the start,
Sloan found himself in innumerable pock-
cts before quarter had been traversed,
and when he finally extricated himself
later on was downed head by Tammany
Hall II in 1:1312 The judges suspended
Sloan pending an investigation of the
race.
Thorpe began proceedings by taking
down the first purse offered for seven
furlong run, with Stromo, to 1 chance.
The Stromboli gelding made all the run
ming and won with little to spare from
Una Colorado Ulm, the favorite, ran I'M
placed.
Bee Bee, from the Burns & Waterhouse
stable, was touted as a good thing for the
two year old scramble. She was played
down to favoritism and assuming first po-
sition in the run home was landed win
ner by a scant margin over Tar Hill, an
outsider. Bamboulia finished third.
The mile selling run proved quite an
easy thing for Torsida, the favorite. TAX
ing the lead from Amelia Fonso when the
stretch was reached Smiths mare was
almost eased up at the wire. Amelia Fon-
so disposed of Dare II for the place.
In the final six furlong sprint Wyoming,
the favorite, displayed rare form. He
walked past Eakins when the question
was asked, winning cleverly in 1:13&
Mainstay closed up a deal of ground, lead
ing Eakins out for second place.
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Luck Is Against Them.

Had 1t not been for the prompt inter-
ference of Officer Cooney, f. w. Bryant,
his wife and two children. aged and 10
ed out on the streets last night. The
Bryants have had a run of hard luck
Mr.. Bryant is an honest. respectable man,
but has been confined to his home with
Illness for a long time and the family
in the little house at the rear of SOL Mis-
sion street has suffered accordingly. The
rent Is overdue ana last night the land
them. officer Cooney was passing at the
time and prevailed on Mrs. Chevalier TO
night in their home. Arrangements for
their proper care will be made to-day.
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UNDERWRITERS
ACKNOWLEDGE
A GOOD YEAR
Coast Association in
Session.
INTERESTING PAPERS READ
CHIEF sULLIvAN's FIRE DE-
PARTMENT COMMENDED.
President Weinmann Delivers an In
teresting Address Covering Many
Important Fire Insurance
Problems.

The Fire Underwriters Association of
the Pacific Coast opened Its twenty-third
annual session yesterday with large at
tendance of members from all over the
coast Two sessions were held, one in
the morning and the other in the after
noon. At the morning session Calvin
Meade. secretary and treasurer of the as
socfation, submitted report covering the
important events and questions that arose
during the past year.
Whitney Palache, chairman OF the eX-
ocrtive committee, and Herbert Folger,
chairman of the committee on library and
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Selections for To-Day.

First Race-Bliss Rucker. Bessie Lee, So
calist.
Second Race-George H. Ketchum, Eddie
Jones, Truxillo.
Third Race-Ice Drop, Pidalia, Rixford.
Fourth Race-Gotobed. Coda, Alicia
Fifth Race-Dr. Sheppard. Dunois. o'con-
nell.
Sixth Race-El Estro Charmante, TRADE.
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Mounted Field Practice.

Tomorrow the signal corps of the Sec
ond Brigade. N. G. c.. Captain C. l..
Hewes commanding, will parade for
mounted field practice. The officers and
men have been ordered to appear at the
armory at o'clock, mounted and in cam
paign uniform, with carbines, revolvers,
haversacks and canteens, and each man
to provide himself with lunch to carry in
his haversack. The corps will take ride
through the park, along the beach and
probably come in by way of Ingleside.
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Third and Fourth, last night and pur-
clerk prepared to deliver them to him he
claimed they were. not the. right ones:
Hot words followed and Price exhibited
q knife in threatening manner. He
was locked up at the Central Police Sta
ton and charged with assault with a
deadly weapon.
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Libel for Wages.

Robert Robertson entered suit yester-
day in the United States District Court
against George NJ. Perine, owner of the
ship Mary ellis, to recover 1858 alleged
to be due the plaintiff for wages and sup
plies.
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His Knife Was Handy. :
Matthew Price, a fireman, went INTO d
clothing store on Market street, between
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-21

TimeL4 Z
Caprc Good art
The
ing the Wngvo
Scratch
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$3.50 8
Mount Moriah Lodge. E. and A. IN.

Mount Moriah Lodge F. and A. NJ, will
Tomorrow night commemorate the ami
verssry of the birth of George Washing
ton BIZ a grand literary and musical en-
tertaiiment IN King Solomons Hall, in
the Masonic Temple
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Gimm rides an Eldridge bicycle.
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Hale rides an Eldridge bicycle.
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wateuses b. f. by imp
s
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Good handIy Second third DIR
the good thing" He had worked we'll
Scratche
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THE CALLS RACING CHART

AND RACE TRACK Monday, co. 1s9eForty day
ifornia Jockey Club meeting Weather fine Track fast
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JAMES A. MURPHY, Presiding Judge.
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zO2 RACEThree
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Miller rides an Eldridge bicycle.
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Betting.
Jockeys. lOp. CT.

700. FIRST RAcE-seven u0ngs selling; hards and upward
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Time, :25; y. :4ss4 z. lis; mile. 1:4o1k
Judith. Fair start. Won easily. Second and
Torsda won at leisure. Fonso found the
show again Recreation wa cut off at start.
Scratched-Magnus &c. Prompto SO. Lady 81