Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Eyenins Star.
BENNING RACE TRACK. D. c.. Nov I.
That old and trite expression. all roaos
lead to Benning," was given another
chance for demonstration this afternoon
when the Washington Jockey Club threw
open the gates of its splendid course 1or
the initial day OF the annual fall meeting.
The street car line to Benning was taxed
all morning, from the barns of the COM
pany to the track. but as soon as the cars
began running through the trolley cars
handled hundreds at clip.
It seldom happens that the Washington
Jockey Club Is blessed with the beautiful
weather prevailing today, and a continue
ton of the same will assuredly make the
present meeting the banner one Of the
clubs records
The society people Of the nations capital
city have been discussing the races for the
past two weeks or more, and representa-
tives of the diplomatic, official. army and
navy circles were very much in evidence
and lawn.
Handsomely gowned women made up a
picture that was both animated and pleas
ing to the eye. In the grand stand another
pretty picture was formed there hardly
being a vacant seat in the massive struc-
ture. Below stairs was to be found the
track regulars and many familiar faces
were seen.
Notables Present.
George Wheelock president of the Metro
polftan Turf Association; Sol Lichtenstein,
the king Of the ring; Max Blumenthal and
Bill Cowan, who have seldom refused the
heavy plunges Of the wise men; Bookmaker
Klien. who is said to have cleaned up $780,
600 on the New York tracks this season:
English Bill Jackman, well-known
chalker. who at one time last summer was
Soo'ooo out of pocket only to get most of 1t
back at Westchester and Sheepshead Bay;
Frank Tyler. THE Humming Bird is still
ready to bunch prices; Bob Lloyd OF Har-
lem, Orlando Jones, Circular joe" Vendig,
Dan Donnelly. Frank Eckert Louis Smell
and other prominent layers
Out In the paddock the usual motley
groups were to be seen, the gaily dressed
Jockeys being the center of attraction on
the little porch just outside the dressing
room. Father Bill DAILY was on hand
and received numerous greetings from old
friends and enemies.
Nearly every trainer of note could be
seen. including James Rowe. Jack Joyner.
w. II. karrick, Alex Shields, John J. Hy-
land, Matt Byrnes and Others while a
small army of helpers accompanied.
Following were the scratches bulletined
at 100: IL
In In the second race, Cabin: in the fourth.
Greencrest.
The First Race.
First race. six and half furlongs-Mary
Glenn (BarnetD, 100 and 30. first; Thistle
Heather (Travers,V4 tol5 and 2 to 5, sec
ond: Andrew Mack, CT. Burns), to 1 and
I o. to g. third. fPossur, fourth. Time.
Second Race.
Second race, five furlongs. for maiden
r-olds-Chimney Sweep (Crimmins),
to 1 and to 1. won; Yeoman Redfern),
21s and even second; Limerick .(O'Connor),
10 and 4. Time, 1.02 3-5.
Third Race.
Third race; Bladensburg steeplechase-
Gascar tHeider), and g. first: Walter
Cleary (Ray), and Z to 5. second: Impe-
rialist (Robinson). and even. third. Time,
Oil.
Entries for Tomorrow.
The following are the entries for the
second day of the autumn meeting:
First Race - Selling; three-year-olds:
seven furlongs; Columbia course. Black
Socks. 1O1; Dapple Gold, 90; Briarthorpe,
| 90; Charter, SO; 'Grand vitesse, 100; .Et Tu
Brute, 9S; 'Mimon, So; "Blue and Orange,
ss; Miss shylock. So; *Eagle. 9s; Brook
Ignite, 81; "Panique. 96.,
ftdce-IWO-yedF-O Niles, SIX
furlongs; Columbia course. Sufferance,
| 100; Precious Band. 100; Clique, 100; BRAY,
cry, 100; Calmness, 100; Queen Rose, 1O4
| Third race-Selling; three-year-olds and
upward; mile and forty yards; old course
Charles Ellwood, III; Hoodwink, 10S; White
| Ghost, los; Akela, 1oS; Setauket. 102: An
| drew Mack 100; *Stolen Moments, 1903;
| "Coppelia, 9S; "McWiliams. "a.
Fourth race-Selling; two-year-olds; seven
furlongs: Columbia course. Preen. 112;
Monocador. 112; Flinders 100: Gold F'leur
| 100; 'Foxy, 104; *Little Woods, 96.
Fifth race: maiden three-year-olds, up
| ward; mile and 60 yards. Silver Foot, 10;
Sgnet Ring. ITO; Tithenus. ITO; Rockfand.
no; Tom Lawson. 107; Bouvier. 107: King
Albert, 107; Sly Bride, 1O7; Rockmart, 1O7;
Mutt Blanche. 107; Briery, 1O7; Detention.
1O7; My Grace. 1O7; Ben Crockett 1O7.
Sixth race. selling; three year-olds and up
| ward: one mile. Columbia course. Irish
Witch, 100; Jane Holly. JOG; Cheripe, 81;
queen Elizabeth, 101; Mrs. Frank Foster
10S; sCanteen, 98; 'Palette, 95; wood
| shade, 80.
Apprentice allowance.