New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-09
FEW on THE SPEEDWAY.
NOT IN CONDITION FOR THE HORSE
MEN.
MANY OWNERS OF TRoTTERs AND PAGERS
HOWEVER IN THE PARK AND THE
AvENUEs-TAI.K ABOUT
A TRACK.

The condition OF the Speedway yesterday pre-
vented the horsemen from driving on IL III large
numbers: most Of them were forced 10 content
themselves with taking spins TIN ough the PARK anu
along the avenues There has been much criticism
OF late by horse-owners of the way in which the
Speedway is kept In repair II 1t is true as 1t mas
been said that Superintendent Quinn has $4,000 at
his disposal yearly keep the popular driveway In
condition, horsemen wondering why he does
not do so. Although much snow has fallen In New
York this winter. there has been no sleigning 10
speak OF on the Speedway, and as consequence
the horsernen who were looking forward to having
much sport with their trotters and PAGERS SUFFERED
keen disappointment. Nothing has been done 10
level the the driveway. 1t is hoped that
Superintendent Quinn will get a move on hlm
and when the next snowstorm arrives try to pre-
pare the Speedway for fast sleighng.
Although the horsemen could not enjoy driving on
the Speedway yesterday they did not confine them
selves TO the house. They were out, In fact In
considerable numbers. and they picked their way
along the roads, stopping here and there at some
noted resort to obtain needed refreshments ana
swap stories with another. The Standard
Hotel William Durlandos Abbey. Gabe Cases and
the Casino were all well patronized and at every
place where horsemen gathered there were heard ex-
pressions Of profound for the death Of Isaac
L. Sitting, who was killed by an Eighth,avs troll
was rot only a horseman. but widely known
a manufacturer OF fine driving and track har-
days before his death driving fine roadster On
the night of the accident Mr.. Sitting had attended
a card party at the home OF ex.Alderman Hughes
in Sxty-nnth-st near Columbus-ave The ex-
Alderman has held card parties week for
many years popularity about them being that
they always end at exactly midnight.
Among the hOrsemcn seen on the road yesterday
were William c. Proudman. with his stallion
Prince and NJ. Reynolds. with fine chestnut
and DR.. Flngge held the reins over handsome
trotter. Captain Mcdonald. the ex-superintendent
OF the Speedway. driving Misty Morning. and
Mr. Plat n brown ,rottirg mare which had not
only plenty of speed but good looks also. Fred
Eisele logged his fine bay geding Colonel. that
has negotiated a mile in less than twenty, and
William Parsons gave needfui exercise 10 his good
and tried PAGER Andy" Wilkinson drove fast
one as usual. and H. II. Hollis had out hand
and handy pair George Coleman sent Louis
L. along at a good gait, considering the condi-
stiff pull on IA handsome animal. Thomas Kava-
nagh. of the Borough OF Queens. gave two pretty
young women IA ride behind his recently purchased
pair of gray roadsters and Mr.. Ovet drove his
unnamed but good steed. Edward de Cernea has
a trotter which it Is declared will give the
Speedway frequeuters surprise some fine day.
and J. g. Robertson thinks his good animal Flash
beat Fred Gerkcns I,uxon. 1t Is plain to see
that there will be great fun If the Speedway ever
gets in condition for fast work again
There IL already some talk Of an opposition trot-
between Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Whether
this talk will result In anything remains 70 be
seen The scheme talked OF is to build
track nearer TO Manhattan Borough than Mr.
Carks will be. There is piece o. land on the
banks of the Harlem River between Macombs
Dam Bridge and the Madison-ave. brioge when
has been talked Of good place for a nne
half mile track. The land Is owned by the Astcr
estate.