New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
!SEWENDRLA WINS GRAND PRX
FIFTEEN HORSES RAN IN THE FAMOUS
FRENCH RACE.

Paris, June 1o-The Grand Prix de Paris
won by Baron A de Schickler's or. f.. Semendria
the betting against which was to l.
NJ TIL. Carriers b. C. Love Grass. 80 to l. was
second, and NJ. ]. de Bremonds b. C., Iago. TO l.
third.
Reiff was unplaced.
Fifteen horses started.
The event did not have the spectacular features
which characterized last year, when cavalry, IN
fantry and police lined every artery of the race
course until the beautiful lawns resembled great
military camp. To-day the representatives of pub
lie authority noticeable by their absence. A
single company of infantry, with the usual Re
publican Guard and few police constituted the
only force in evidence. Politics not in the
air. for the presence of NJ. Loubet. the President.
created more attention than do his daily visits
to the Exposition.
The poured from cloudess sky, giving a
perfect day for racing but day uncomfortably
and dusty for spectators. The crowd was
not unusually large for the great race of France.
The lawns and tribunes not overcrowded, al
though the presence of many foreigners in
Paris might have been expected TO swell the at
tendance. Comparatively few Americans were
in the city. The toilets are always one of the
striking features of the lawn and paddock, but it
their full share Of the honors for the magnifcence
and usefulness of their attire.
T~mpetS enc IA ISnTggng of police the
loud shouting Of welcome ne and some waving OF
tile word spoken nor an unfriendly sign made.
NJ. Loubet on entering the Presidential Tribune,
found the members of the Cabinet and their
Corps, except the British Ambassador Sir Ed
mund ]. Monson, who is seriously Ill A few mo-
ments later King Oscar, with his suite, entered
@0is Ro He sseephSs
the Presidential Tribune. where NJ Loubet greeted
the lawn, in front Of the tribune, the King
PTH Se TO K a left
the grounds receiving another demonstration of
goodwill. A few minutes later President Loubet
followed, returning to the Elysee without incident
During the drive to and from LonSchamps NJ.
| that were antagonistic.
1t thought that Tod Sloan would ride but
l. Reiff was the only American jockey in the race
Bonarosa was never considered having a chance
La Moriniere was warm favorite but back
| IN the ruck at the finish 1t seemed to be Semen
drta's race from the moment the flag fell for she
jumped into the lead at full running but she
quickly had her mouth open, as her jockey pulled
| place. Reif's mount led for a time but lacked
staying qualities and was soon out. In the stretch
| length and half ahead Of Love Grass, which was
J head in front Of Iago
Among these present were Mr.. and Mrs Oliver
| Iselin, Mr. and Mrs. George Gould Comte and
COmtesse de Castelane Mrs. Douglass Grant Mrs
Mackay. Julius Stern Miss Daisy Letter Benjamin
woodward United States Gommissioner-Gen to
John " Gates. John r French ii. y w. M cannon ap~e
George r Gibson, George b Hopkins William
tester MI ana mrs Shaqncey Marshall of Brook
Thomas F Walsh and Miss Cockreli of washing
ton; Michael H. De Young of San Francisco Mr..
Of Hot Tng Va Mr. ana and Mrs Tan Ha sesF5g
r. II. Homer, of Wyoming: Miss tombstone Ben
nett nett, Nsgeh a,.. Of Nebraska Mrs Hugh
Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Hurlburt. Alexander Har-
rison and f. Burton Holmes.