Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
KEEPING WITHIN LAW
No Warrants Against the Book
makers issued.
REPORTS OF DETECTIVES
Officers Sent Out to Benning Again
This Afternoon.
TRACK MUDDY AND HOLDING
Over Three Hundred Horses Stabbed
Outside the Jockey Clubs
Grounds.
MUDDY AND HOLDING

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ance at tie Benning race track this after
noon was confined to regulars, who turn out
under all conditions. Baltimore sent over
big delegation, but the bleak weather
kept down to small numbers the usual at
tendance of women. who generally turn out
Saturdays and holidays
The bookmakers were again early on the
ground, but 1T was noticed that they spread
out more. covering the entire betting ring
and half the floor under the grand stand
doubtless the result Of the warm instruc-
tons issued by Messrs. Cavanagh and Lich-
tenstein. Yesterday they made matters un-
comfortable for themselves and bettors by
herding together under the grand stand
like flock of sheep. but conditions for the
speculative will be much immproved from
now on.
Capt. DAILY and a numerous force Of blue
coats were on hand early. but no one was
interfered with in the placing of bets.
Reports of Detectives.
The detectives who were sent to Benning
yesterday to observe the manner in which
the betting was done and to put few dol
lars on the sure things they had, report
ed to the district attorney this morning
the result of their investigation. 1t is re-
ported that the attorney reached the con-
clusion that the bookmakers were keeping
within the provisions of the law as il was
construed by Justice Stafford. and no war
rants were issued. The officers were sent
to the track again today to make further
observations and to report to the district
attorney If there Is any change made In
the method of accepting bets It was stat
ed by the police today that the officers of
the Washington Jockey Club desire to have
the business on the track conducted in a
manner that will cause no violation Of the
w. ara will fnor ola
gestion the police or attorney may make.
More Stables Arrive.
The track had dried out considerably.
out the going was still heavy and holding
and with clear weather will not be in good
conoltion until Monday. Good-sized fields
made up today's program. and few of the
horses Will be scratched. as they all are
known quantities in the mud
Superintendent Strahan was busy man
all morning. as half dozen of the large
STABLES. including the Belmont and the Hy-
lands. arrived from the Aqueduct track and
mad to be taken care of. AS to the number
can be CLEANED from the fact that 3O6 are
located outside the Washington Jockey
Clubs preserves
This Afternoons Results.
The first race. selling for three-year-olds.
seven furlongs. was won by Firebrand
(McDanfeD. and to 5: Anna Smith
tEnglander). to 3. second; Hooray HIa-
gam. 2 and even. third.
The Clown Optical. Cobmosa, Lawsonian
LIS 2-5. "''o raii' fi'me'
I'll, rlreb bran. led from start to finish. win
ming easily by four lengths.
The second race, Bladensburg steenIe-
chase. about two miles. was won by Follow
IN M tMr; y: Kerr. even and out; Oleroso
INT INT Z. smith, and 3 to 8. second. North
sage refused on next to last jump. Oleroso
acted as pacemaker until the last jump,
when Follow On challenged and gameIy
Time. 5:21.
Entries at Benning Monday.
Special Dispatch to The Star
BENNlNG RACE TRACK, November
17-Entries for Monday. November 10:
FIRST race, for all ages, winners of
$3.50 In 1905 or 1906. six and half furlongs
Columbia course-Poquessing, 129; II. L.
Frank. 125: Belle Strome 1913; Hickey, 100:
Tudor. 1oS; Yorkist. 102; Baringo. 1902;
Tuckernuck. 100; Workmaid. 81; Pins and
Needles. 81; Lucy Marie. 81; Betsy Binford,
81; Laura A. g.
Second race. selling steeplechase handicap
four years old and up. about two miles
Wild Range. 1856: Cherry Fighter, 1872;
SorehFHie IaS, russell Sage, 100; Frank
Somers. 40; Berry Waddell. 1879; Henry
Baylor. 1875; Valley Forge, 1875; Scillae. 1870.
Third race. two-year-olds. six furlongs, old
course-Landsman. 112; Sheridan, 112; Bot
anist. liz; Lord BOanerges. 112; Umbrella,
100; King of Spades, 100; Yorkist, 100; Mex,
lean Silver, 100; BaringO, 100.
Fourth race. selling, two-year-olds, at
seven pounds under the scale six furlongs.
old course-El Dorado. 1O5; Cambyses. los:
Nellie Racine, 1902: Old Colony 1o2; Au-
tumn Flower. 1G2: 'Reside. 1O5; sPrisoner.
1O2: 'Eminola. 1O2; LADY Vincent, 100;
'Black Flag. 102; sNancy, 81; .Hand-
maiden, 81; Campaigner. 1O5.
Fifth race. selIing. three-year-olds and
upward, one mile and fifty yards, Columbia
course-Banker, 112: Ivanhoe. 100; Grand
Duchess, 100; Emperor of India, 100; Or
monde's Right. 100: Nibllck 100; Deiphie.
100: Judge White 104; Nemesis. 1O4: |Tos.
can, 1O7; New York, 1O7; sVoladay, 1O7:
blue BUCK, 104; 'Llndale 1O4; pheasant
Days. 102.
Sixth race. handicap. four-year-olds and
up. one mile and furlong, old course
Dollie Spanker. 10: Agile, 116: Ormonde's
Right, 115; Angler. 113: Avamteer, ITO:
Scion Shingle. 105; Emperor of India, 1903;
Caronal 81.
Apprentice allowance
Track clear, slow.